Baked chicken thighs, flavored with maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, fresh garlic, parsley and a touch of sesame oil… Mmmmmm. Slightly sweet, slightly sour and so delicious. They are to die for. My kids absolutely love these chicken thighs. The best way to bake chicken thighs By far, one of the best ways to make baked chicken thighs is to cook them quick, at high heat. They will lose too much liquid and dry out more than you’d like if you let them bake for too long....

FavoritePinShare This Banana Coffee Cake is a great way to use up any super-ripe bananas you might have lying around! With a moist, fluffy, vanilla banana-flavored interior and a crisp buttery streusel topping drizzled with an optional glaze, this is a unique and delicious coffee cake recipe! Hey guys! Sam here again from Sugar Spun Run with another sweet treat for you! Recently I’ve been doing a lot of baking with bananas after finding myself faced with a mile-high pile of well-browned bananas in my house....

Juicy, tender, and oh-so-delicious, my Beef Tenderloin Recipe recipe makes a perfect holiday meal. Complete with sea salt, pepper, garlic, and thyme, this is the best beef tenderloin with a beautiful crust and so much flavor in every bite. 📋 Recipe What is Beef Tenderloin? It is a long, narrow, and lean muscle within the Loin. This is the most tender cut of beef available. It is also known as a tenderloin steak or filet mignon when cut....

This is the last chocolate brownie recipe you’ll ever need. It’s super easy to make and has simple ingredients that are likely already in your pantry. Once you bite into these chewy, rich, fudgy brownies, you’ll never go back to the premade box again. Plus, there’s just something so rewarding about making your own brownies from scratch. And with this recipe, there’s an endless amount of variety. Feel free to customize to your taste buds or stick with the original recipe....

FavoritePinShare Fresh greens topped with plump, juicy blackberries, crispy bacon, crumbled blue cheese, and homemade honey balsamic vinaigrette. Hi, everyone! It’s Cathy from Lemon Tree Dwelling and I’m SO excited to be joining you at The Recipe Critic today! I’m even more excited to be sharing one of my favorite salad recipes ever – this Blackberry, Bacon & Blue Cheese Salad. I always love a refreshing summertime salad, and I have the feeling it’s going to be a very salad-filled summer around here!...

There simply isn’t a better way to say it: there is nothing like Brazilian food. Sorry, guys! I don’t mean to be cocky, but I’m always committed to being honest with you. I had to go ahead and say it (or better, write it!).

An easy homemade sofrito recipe! Almost every Brazilian recipe starts with onion and garlic! Even our rice is sautéed with aromatics before simmering in water. We call it “refogado” but I’m calling it sofrito to make it easier for non-Brazilian readers, as it is somewhat similar to Latin American sofrito. Feel free to call it whatever your heart desires! Once you make your Tempero Pronto, just keep it in the fridge and use a few tablespoons at a time, whenever you’re cooking a savory dish....

I have absolutely no idea what this would be like as a side because, despite my intentions to serve it as such, we devoured the entire thing for our main meal. I meant to serve this Brussels sprouts mac and cheese with chicken, but as soon as he tasted the mac, Ben scooped a huge serving of it onto his plate, gave me a sincere look, and stated matter of factly, “I’m not having any chicken....

If you’re a fan of Mexican-inspired flavors, you will love my easy Carne Asada Seasoning recipe! This simple seasoning and marinade adds so much flair to beef and is perfect for making homemade carne asada. Easy to mix and use in minutes! Best Seasoning for Carne Asada Carne asada is easily one of my favorite meals to serve my family. For taco night, nothing is better than freshly grilled Carne Asada Tacos!...

FavoritePinShare Delicious and cheesy cheddar garlic breadsticks that are made with a quick and easy dough recipe! These will be in and out of the oven in no time and you won’t be able to stop eating them! My boys love homemade pizza nights. In fact, they beg me to make it for them instead of ordering a pizza. But I really can’t complain. I absolutely love this dough recipe. It is so quick and easy and perfect for beginners....

FavoritePinShare Cheesy Chicken, Bacon and Broccoli Ranch Pasta is a meal in one that is made in one pan and has such amazing creamy ranch flavor! This meal will be a hit with the entire family! School starts for us next week and I am not sure what emotions to feel about it. It is always so nice getting them back into a routine, but it brings a super busy schedule with it....

Happy weekend, everyone! Can I share one more “Brazilianized” recipe with you guys? Pretty please? I promise you won’t regret it! Anyways… This is a version of the Kung Pao Chicken, which is a typical Chinese spicy stir-fry dish made with chicken, vegetables, peanuts and chili peppers. It originated in the Sichuan Province of southwestern China and it’s believed to be named after Ding Baozhen, a late Qing Dynasty official and governor of the Sichuan Province....

This flavorful Italian antipasto salad recipe is perfect for all occasions! Dinner parties, potlucks, barbecues (happy Labor Day!), the list goes on and on. Italian meats, fresh mozzarella cheese, and veggies tossed in an antipasto salad dressing – it’s truly amazing. You can definitely serve this chopped antipasto salad as it’s own meal, or pair it with an Italian main course, or with simple sides like keto garlic bread or keto garlic cheese bread....

Imagination time: Envision your favorite coffee cake. You know, the one that’s outrageously fluffy and makes your house smell bonkers amazing while it bakes (my vote is for this Cranberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake). Now, swap the traditional cinnamon-sugar filling with a honey-licious walnut, raisin, and cinnamon-studded filling (if this sounds up your alley, try these Coffee Cake Muffins next). Throw in a subtle touch of orange, then finish by slathering on the icing....

FavoritePinShare This Latin dessert is sure to win your heart with creamy custard layered in smooth caramel. In this flan recipe, cream cheese is added for extra indulgence! Each bite of flan is heaven. Caramel and cream are the best combinations! If you’re like me and love all things rich and sweet, you should give my crème brulée, dulce de leche cheesecake bars, and caramel apple upside-down cake a try!...

Mega-moist (far from your average crumbly cornbread muffin), and made with better-for-you ingredients, these southern cornbread muffins are a twist on my mother’s classic cornbread batter. You can enjoy them in both sweet and savory applications. If you’re wondering what to serve with these sweet cornbread muffins, the answer is: whatever you like! Enjoy these old-fashioned cornbread muffins for breakfast with a smear of your favorite jam.Whip up a batch to enjoy as a side dish with a steaming bowl of Healthy Turkey Chili....

Hi everyone! Happy last week of World Cup games! :) I still have 6 more countries to feature, but who’s counting, right? lol France and Colombia were eliminated on Friday and Belgium and Costa Rica were eliminated yesterday, but I promised to do all the countries playing the quarter finals, so you’ll still see recipes for the countries that are out, even if it takes me longer than this last week of games....

This post is sponsored by Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. Sometimes, when you’re old(er), you suddenly notice traits about yourself that you had never realized were there. I’ve recently made peace with the fact that I am a predictable gal! For example, I host Thanksgiving every year. My guests can expect a Pinterest-worthy table, my Roasted Turkey with Herb Butter and my Baked Brie. Religiously, every single year! For Christmas, though, it’s roast beef time....

FavoritePinShare Broccoli, pecans, cranberries, carrots and apples come together to make an amazing salad with delicious flavors and textures. The creamy dressing on top makes this salad absolutely incredible! Broccoli is amazing in salads, it adds crunch, nutrition and flavor. Some of the best salads with broccoli in them include Broccoli Cauliflower, Greek Broccoli Pasta and this incredible Bacon Ranch Pasta salad. Easy Broccoli Apple Salad Broccoli in salads is my favorite....

FavoritePinShare This is the perfect cross between perfect creamy Mashed Potatoes and Loaded Baked Potatoes. It’s a great way to use those farm fresh potatoes. Creamy Potato Soup Heavenly, rich and hearty, this soup is sure to please on a busy night. Make it for a laid back day or take to a dinner party. It’s a dish that can be dressed up or dressed down. Perfect for every occasion. Top with your favorite baked potato toppings....