If you’re wondering if apple cider is worth it to make from scratch, the answer is YES. I had never tried making apple cider myself prior to this year (after all, isn’t that what the jugs are for??), and I was delighted. Not only is apple cider easy to make from scratch (truly!), but its fresh, pure taste is one to savor. Sure, I expected homemade cider to taste better than the grocery store stuff (just like homemade Slow Cooker Apple Butter and Crockpot Applesauce), but WOW....

Fall always places me in a state of emotional turmoil. The restless girl within me anticipates the change. She wants to wear cute scarves and cozy slippers and bake every single apple and pumpkin recipe that crosses her path (Healthy Pumpkin Muffins and Apple Bread anyone?). On the other hand, the contented girl within me protests. She watches the sun set earlier with sadness in her heart and mourns the loss of peak-season berries (particularly where this Blueberry Buckle is involved)....

If you love South American food, make sure to also check out my Beef Empanadas, Chacarero Sandwich and – of course – all my Brazilian recipes! A vibrant and fresh sauce for grilled meat! Move over BBQ sauce, it is chimichurri’s turn to shine! Possibly my favorite side kick for churrasco, this sauce has the power to transform anything you drizzle it on. I may be guilty of dunking some crusty bread on it while I wait for the meat to be ready!...

This baked buffalo chicken breast is a flavorful meal that tastes like the classic buffalo chicken flavors we all know and love. Instead of shredded like my buffalo chicken salad, this recipe bakes chicken breast whole with a butter and buffalo sauce, then tops them with blue cheese and green onions. You might already have everything you need to make this in your kitchen! Drizzle it with a bit of blue cheese dressing or ranch dressing if you’re feeling extra....

Perfectly cooked salmon is a thing of beauty. It’s moist, tender, flaky, and almost melts in your mouth. Overcooked salmon is a chore. It’s dry, chewy, and will make you want to swear off fish. Follow these tips to determine the correct salmon internal temperature, as well as approximate bake times at various oven temperatures for both a whole side of salmon and individual portions (fillets) of salmon. What Is the Proper Temperature for Salmon?...

What is beef consomme (consommé)? Beef consomme (consommé) is not just a clarified beef stock or beef broth as some may define it. The word ‘consommé’ is translated from French as ‘completed’ or ‘concentrated’. What this means is that a consomme is a strong, concentrated stock or broth. In fact, in classical French cuisine, to be called a consommé all a stock had to be is concentrated. Consomme was then further divided into two kinds: regular and clarified....

A beef broth will have a more distinct beefy flavor from the meat. Traditionally, beef stock, due to its more neutral taste, is used as a base for many sauces and soups. A broth, on the other hand, is a great choice for soups or dishes that required a strong and distinct beef flavor. Types of beef stock Beef stock is typically divided into two categories: white beef stock and brown beef stock....

I’m in love with this perfect, easy skinny margarita recipe! It’s sweet, it’s tangy, it tastes just like a regular margarita, and it even fits the requirements for a low carb keto margarita. Plus, it only takes 5 minutes to make (just like my pina colada recipe) — can’t get any better than that! If you love Taco Tuesday as much as I do but don’t want all the calories and sugar, this is the drink for YOU....

Happy Father’s Day! My dad is a big whiskey drinker, so I thought sharing a whiskey cocktail was fitting for the occasion. True, he mostly drinks scotch, but I’m sure he would love a Bourbon Old Fashioned as much as Don Draper does! I realized this is my second cocktail post this week. Well, it was meant to be, because I have some pretty amazing news that definitely deserves some boozy celebration....

You saw this coming, right? After all, the Double Chocolate Chili that I shared last Monday was in desperate need of an equally delicious sidekick. And this bacon cornbread is it, y’all! I recently learned that people can be really passionate and opinionated regarding cornbread. Being a foreigner, I thought cornbread was cornbread and that was it. We have our own version in Brazil, called Broa de Milho, and there are as many varieties as there are grandmothers!...

If you struggle with finding a flavorful milk for keto, you’re not alone — and many keto dieters wonder if half and half is an acceptable option for cutting carbs in dairy. How high are carbs in half and half? Is half and half keto? Let’s take a closer look at whether this dairy product aligns with a low carb lifestyle, and close substitutes for capturing its flavor and creaminess....

Thanks to nutrient-dense cauliflower and protein-packed chickpeas, this hearty, healthy recipe is filling and will leave you satisfied (one of my vegetarian recipe rules is that a plant-based dinner should never leave you missing the meat). Confession time: when cauliflower skyrocketed to popularity a few years ago, I was skeptical. And by “skeptical,” I mean I refused to eat it, unless it was doused in Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip (and ok, it’s pretty good in Cauliflower Pasta, because, carbs)....

FavoritePinShare This charcuterie board roundup has the BEST snack boards! Ranging from simple to seasonal to ones you can use for any occasion, I have a board for your gatherings all year long! I love a delicious charcuterie board! The creativity that you see in them, not to mention the wide array of different kinds of food, make these perfect for everyone! I especially love the seasonal ones like this Valentine’s Charcuterie Board, this spooky Halloween Charcuterie Board, or this winter-themed Hot Chocolate Charcuterie!...

Chicken thighs are one of the simplest, most satisfying proteins to cook. They are forgiving and relatively foolproof. Since they have a slightly higher fat content, it is harder to overcook chicken thighs than it is Baked Chicken Breast or Grilled Chicken Breast.Chicken thighs are healthy. They do not deserve the negative reputation as being “less healthy” than chicken breasts. Chicken thighs are an excellent source of lean protein and iron....

A personal, private Panera bakery. Now, that’s what dreams are made of (especially if a vat of Panera-style Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheese Soup is included). I have fond memories of these cinnamon sugar-coated orbs of heaven. Back in high school, I worked for my school’s newspaper. Every Saturday before we went to print, the staff gathered in our classroom “office” and worked until the pages were ready for press. Our fuel: adolescent energy, bad 1990s pop, and an endless supply of Panera cinnamon crunch bagels (mine topped with a solid inch of obligatory hazelnut cream cheese)....

And nothing less than a delicious and refreshing Earl Grey Martini! And yes, I was tempted to call it MarTEAni. I eventually decided I’m silly enough as it is. ? But you know what is not silly? This martini. It is serious, oh so serious! But also fun, cheerful and sooo tasty. The type of cocktail you serve at a special occasion, like Mother’s Day brunch. But also just because....

That’s why I love making this Air Fryer Whole Chicken and serving my family an excellent dinner. I was nervous about trying a whole chicken in the air fryer at first but wanted to see if it was possible to make such a large item in my air fryer. All it takes is a few ingredients and then I put my chicken in the air fryer and let it do its thing....

I’ve been making low carb broccoli salad and broccoli cauliflower salad for years, but usually not with cranberries, since the store bought ones are full of sugar. Since I started making sugar-free dried cranberries recently, it was time to change up my broccoli salad recipe and add those in. After a couple experiments, this easy broccoli cranberry salad with bacon and walnuts has become a regular at our house. When I was looking for ways to use my new sugar-free dried cranberries, I was torn about what kind of cranberry salad recipes to make....

My mom is the queen of overnight layered salad recipes. I grew up on them. Maybe not every day, but anytime we had extended family or friends over, there would definitely be lots and lots of layered salads. Coming up with this traditional seven layer salad recipe with mayonnaise (7-layer salad recipe for short!) has made me proud to add to my mom’s collection. What Is Seven Layer Salad? Seven layer salad is just what it sounds like – a salad with 7 layers!...