Black rice, also known as forbidden or emperor’s rice, is a rice variety grown in Asia. Besides its intriguing color (dark purple once cooked, not black), black rice is also packed with flavor and nutrients. No wonder it’s becoming more and more popular here in the States! Due to its increasing popularity in the Western culture, it is now also being grown in limited amounts in the southern part of the country....

Nothing beats the classic goodness of a crisp chicken wing dripping with sticky, hot, and tangy Buffalo sauce. It’s a game-day staple for a good reason! If you think it requires effort and baby-sitting to make, think again. With this recipe, there is no frying or supervision necessary. Instead, the oven takes care of everything. As for the sauce, you can’t go wrong with the classic Frank’s RedHot sauce. Mixed with melted butter, it’s the perfect coating for the perfect chicken wing....

FavoritePinShare Garlic Butter String Beans (green beans) are the perfect easy side dish! Everyone will love these delectable tender-crisp string beans. A delicious healthier addition to your table. Love beans? Try these Garlic Parmesan Green Beans with Bacon, World’s Best Baked Beans, Addicting Bean Dip, or the World’s Best Green Bean Casserole. Garlic Butter String Beans Hi guys! Natasha from Salt & Lavender here! Thanksgiving is coming up soon, and if you’re looking for a fantastic and simple side dish, this one’s for you (and all the garlic lovers out there)....

FavoritePinShare A gooey s’mores cookie is a scrumptious mash up of small bits of s’mores pieces in a cookie that you are going to love! The melty chocolate, sticky marshmallow and graham cracker flavor combination you love, transformed into a delectable easy to eat cookie. S’mores are a family favorite all year long! If you love all things ooey and gooey, try my Ooey Gooey Lemon Coconut Butter bars, And for a bar version try To Die For Ooey Gooey S’mores Bars....

My grandma made the most delicious Polish potato pancakes I’ve ever tasted. They were crispy-skinned fresh off the pan, yet very soft and delicate inside. Customary to how potato pancakes are made in Poland and the Ukraine, my grandma never shredded potatoes, she always grated them as finely as possible. That’s what gives Polish potato pancakes their peculiar delicate texture. Yes, it’s more work but, undoubtedly, well worth the extra effort....

Looking for a fresh twist on the classic roast chicken? Try this One Pot Greek Roast Chicken and Potatoes! It’ll bring a taste of the Mediterranean to your home with minimal effort. This dish is filled with Greek flavours like oregano and lemon, and the chicken is roasted to perfection. Wait until you try the crispy golden skin and juicy meat! If you haven’t prepared a chicken to roast before rest assured that it really is a simple process....

FavoritePinShare This Honey Lime Chicken is perfectly grilled tender and juicy meat. Marinated in a honey lime cilantro marinade, the flavor of this chicken is incredible! Fresh and zippy this chicken is dynamite. Make it a scrumptious meal and serve it with Asparagus, Pineapple, and Potatoes. Grilled Honey Lime Chicken Honey + Lime + Cilantro = one of my favorite flavor combinations. Something about the sweet honey and tangy lime plus the cilantro infuse this chicken with such amazing flavor....

FavoritePinShare Grilled Lemon Garlic Scallops is an eloquent dish marinated in the juices of a lemon, hint of garlic, wrapped in olive oil with Italian seasonings all grilled to perfection! So simple to make and ready in minutes! Impress your guests with this easy to make scallop recipe for your next dinner party! If you love scallops be sure to try these Pan Seared Scallops with Lemon Caper Sauce, Garlic Butter Herb Scallops or Honey Garlic Butter Scallops....

FavoritePinShare Grilled Skirt Steak is juicy, full of bold flavor, and absolutely delicious. Grilling skirt steak brings out the best of this long thin steak that you are going to love. Summer just seems like a great time to have steak, whether it’s grilled, air-fried, or skillet-seared. Try these incredible steak recipes that have top reviews, Garlic Herb Butter, London Broil, and Cube Steak! Skirt Steak Recipe Mouthwatering, tender steak fresh off the grill is an absolute treat!...

FavoritePinShare Grilled Teriyaki Chicken is the ultimate quick and easy, absolutely delicious dinner! Tender juicy chicken is soaked in the BEST Teriyaki Sauce then grilled to perfection! It is grilling season and nothing tastes better on a warm summer day. Try these grilled recipes for your next BBQ, Steak, Asparagus, or Shrimp. Teriyaki Chicken Recipe This is one of the easiest most tasty dinners ever! The homemade teriyaki sauce is absolutely to die for, and super simple to make with this chicken....

This easy zucchini stir fry recipe needs just a few common ingredients, 20 minutes of prep time, and you’ve got dinner on the table. My ground beef zucchini recipe super simple to throw together on a busy weeknight and makes for a quick all-in-one meal – the best type, don’t you think?! Salty, smooth pesto, flavorful ground beef and zucchini, along with a topping of creamy goat cheese come together in a delicious way....

Each year, I visit an apple orchard so I can snag an excessive amount of apples to make my healthy apple recipes for fall. One of the things I love most about apples is how incredibly versatile they are. Although we often think of them first in delicious apple dessert recipes (plenty of which you’ll find below), they also act as a balanced addition to many savory recipes. While anyone who’s tried homemade apple pie knows its power (and I encourage everyone to try their hand at baking one at some point in their lives, preferably with this whole wheat pie crust) today I’m sharing a collection of more unique, healthy apple recipes that you’ll want to make all season long (or if you’re like me, year-round!...

Broiled chicken breast is so underrated. If you don’t have access to a grill, a natural inclination is to make pan-fried or baked chicken breasts. That’s unfortunate as broiling produces a far superior chicken breast. They come out beautifully caramelized on the outside, almost grilled-like, juicy on the inside, crusted with pieces of roasted garlic and herbs. All of that comes without all the extra fat that comes with pan-frying....

FavoritePinShare Hibachi Chicken is a Japanese favorite with tender chicken breast coated in soy sauce and butter. It’s amazing served with rice and yum yum sauce! You may also like Awesome Chicken Katsu, Sticky Asian Glazed Chicken, or these Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps. Hibachi Chicken Natasha here from Salt & Lavender! I have a weakness for sauces, and the combination of the soy sauce & butter sauce on the chicken and the yum yum sauce it’s served with is heavenly....

FavoritePinShare Salsa Verde is fresh, spicy and way better than anything you will find in a jar. Super easy and quick, whip it up for a party in no time! I love a good salsa, especially when they are homemade and fresh! If you love salsa you have to try these Restaurant Style, Blender Salsa and Mango Lime Avocado Salsa! Salsa Verde Recipe Do not be intimidated by roasting tomatillos, when I say this is an easy salsa verde, I mean it....

FavoritePinShare Homemade honey mustard sauce is SOO good! It’s easy, sweet, and creamy and you will be able to use it on just about everything! Quick and simple, this recipe will take you only a few minutes from start to finish! You will go crazy over the delicious taste! In fact, try it with these tried and true recipes like this Chicken Salad, this delicious Pretzel Chicken, or some amazing Air Fryer Brats....

FavoritePinShare These homemade tortillas not only taste amazing but they are simple and easy to make. They will knock your socks off and take any recipe to the next level! Mexican recipes are so delicious and these tortillas are perfect for them. Try making these tortillas to go with these tacos, chimichangas, or even breakfast enchiladas! Homemade Tortillas I know that we all go to the store and grab a bag of tortillas and put them in the cart....

FavoritePinShare Soft, fluffy, moist, spicy Perfect Pumpkin Muffins bring the flavors of fall to your table. These are wonderfully light and flavorful and super easy. It’s a great way to usher in the Pumpkin baking season. These are perfect for an afternoon snack or for breakfast paired with Sausage Avocado Burritos or Southwest Baked Ham, Eggs and Potato Hash. Pumpkin Muffins Recipe It is finally that time of year and we can officially call it Fall....

Pork rinds (a.k.a. chicharrones) taste amazing no matter what — and are a common staple for a keto diet — but making them yourself takes them to a whole new dimension. We recently got back from a trip to Mexico, where a restaurant served homemade chicharrones… and they tasted so much better than store-bought, that it got me thinking about making my own pork rinds recipe. After some experimentation, it turned out much easier than I imagined, and I’m ready to show you how to make pork rinds yourself!...