How to make garlic mashed red potatoes? Start with firm, fresh red potatoes. Organic are best since we will won’t be peeling them. Give them a good scrub, rinse and cut into 1-inch pieces. This will ensure that all those pieces of red skin are uniform, small and neat. Once the potatoes are prepared, boil them in beef or chicken broth, not plain water. The broth will add flavor to the potatoes....
I hadn’t planned to share these golden raisin no bake energy bites until next week, but after seeing your response to these Fig Almond No Bake Energy Bites and these Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls, it seemed wrong to deny us all one more delectable excuse to shove an entire ball of goodness directly into our mouths. The inspiration for this recipe was the outrageous quantity of golden raisins that mysteriously appeared in my pantry....
I never tire of eating this healthy chicken salad for lunch. It’s nutritious, creamy, ultra filling, and perfect for salads and sandwiches. It also would likely horrify my friend from Alabama. This Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad does not have mayo. I can hear my sweet Alabama gal pal, who is an aficionado of all things chicken salad, gasping in horror. Actually, she’s far too genteel for such a gesture. I’m sure she has a very polite, socially appropriate sound effect for a chicken salad recipe made without mayo, which she considers an essential condiment for creamy salads of all kinds....
What is grilled corn on the cob? Essentially, we are talking about raw corn on the cob grilled on a grill until fully cooked. You don’t need to pre-cook corn prior to grilling. Once finished, grilled corn is seasoned with something as plain as salt to very sophisticated dressings. In Mexico, grilled corn on the cob is known as elotes – Mexican street food which is basically grilled corn on the cob smothered with a mix of mayo and Mexican crema....
FavoritePinShare Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken Wow! I’m a little obsessed with this grilled honey mustard chicken recipe. You MUST try it this summer!! I know it is a 5 star recipe when I already want to make it again next week. I have tried recipes before with honey dijon but this honey dijon sauce has such amazing spices in it that it stands out from any other mixture I have seen!...
(This post is sponsored by Crock-Pot®. All opinions are my own!) A fun twist on a classic tailgating food! Football season is upon us, and with it comes all the irresistible game day eats that everybody loves! I thought it was the perfect time to debut this Guava BBQ Pulled Chicken, so you can make it and show it off to your guests at your next game party or tailgating gathering....
But there’s more… Tim and I are excited to announce that we had a new sous chef join the team about a month ago. Our little Valentina! ♡ And if you’re wondering how I’m handling 2 under 2, here’s the photo of when I attempted to get a nice Mother’s Day memento: Please disregard my puffy eyes. They are probably here to stay! Sigh… But despite the desperate face, I couldn’t be happier!...
FavoritePinShare Healthy dinner recipes can only mean one thing… That it’s time to ring in the new year! Goals and resolutions to eat healthier are always on someone’s list so I’ve rounded up the best healthy recipes to start the year off right! This is a collection of more than 40 incredibly delicious and HEALTHY dinner recipes that will get you started! Start with this Chicken Pasta Salad, this Lemon Parmesan Sardine Pasta, or this amazing Creamy Zucchini Soup!...
OMG, you guys! Can you believe it’s Christmas week? I can’t! Where did the year go? And to make your life easier, I put together a list of gifts for Italian food lovers! You can check last year’s guide for a more general foodie gift guide, but this year is focused on Italy, baby. Why? Well, because Italian food/wine is amazing! And because I’m feeling a little nostalgic for the amazing month I recently spent there....
FavoritePinShare Honey Balsamic Garlic Mushrooms are sautéed in the most incredible honey balsamic garlic sauce. This makes an excellent topping for steak or chicken or is even great as a side dish! Honey Balsamic is a personal favorite here on the blog. I have so many delicious recipe with honey balsamic. My latest favorite that I have made here on the blog is this California Avocado Chicken. There is just something about that sweet and tangy balsamic that adds such amazing flavor to your recipe....
This sweet ricotta cream cheese dip recipe came to be in the 15 minutes of panic I have before every party I host. In the moments leading up to my guests’ arrival, I am seized with a single, nagging fear: what if, despite all my preparations, potluck assignments, and counting/recounting of the guests, we run out of food. The horror! The party in question was Friendsgiving, and despite the fact that I’d roasted a 21-pound turkey and had 14 friends bringing sides, I was worried about the appetizers....
FavoritePinShare If you are looking for simple and easy instructions on decorating mini Halloween donuts, then you are in luck! Candy corns, pumpkins, and Frankenstein will grace the presence of your Halloween party this year with these decorated donuts! If you love Halloween treats that are festive and spooky, you have got to try out these cute Halloween Donut Hole Pops, these cute Halloween Cupcakes, and this delightful Halloween Charcuterie Board....
When tomatoes are in season, it’s the perfect time to include them in just about every dish (fresh tomato salsa or Caprese skewers, anyone?). If you have a lot of these little red gems on-hand, you’ll want to know how to make sun-dried tomatoes in the oven. It’s a great way to make them last longer and add flavor to so many dishes. But don’t be intimidated — making this homemade sun-dried tomatoes recipe is surprisingly simple!...
This post has been a long time coming – the ultimate guide to zoodles! It has everything you need to know about how to make zucchini noodles and the perfect basic zucchini noodles recipe. I did a ton of research and testing to make this happen, and am so excited to finally show you. We’ll talk about everything from what zoodles are, to the best methods of making them, and finally, how to cook zucchini noodles so that they are perfectly al dente, and best of all, not watery!...
Nothing beats freshly made biscuits right out of the oven. Just imagine cutting your biscuit in half, spreading a dab of butter, and biting into that warm, flaky biscuit. Yum! I love cooking up a batch of biscuits during the weekend. But the leftovers aren’t nearly as good after they’ve been sitting around for a day or two. Luckily, there are a few simple ways to reheat biscuits and restore that fresh right-out-of-the-oven taste, texture, and yummy goodness....
Mangoes are known as the king of fruits, and it’s not surprising. These tropical fruits are just downright delicious! They’re super tender and juicy, and the flavor is so amazing. They’re so sweet, I can eat three whole pieces at a time (minus the seed, of course)! And because varieties of mangoes have different peak seasons, we get to enjoy this fabulous fruit all-year round. Now, while some people prefer them green and tart, I like my mangoes ripe and sweet....
Follow up advice: do not skip the gravy. If by some act of the universe you mess up the Instant Pot pork tenderloin (which you will not if you follow this pressure cooker recipe), the easy gravy (which you cook in the Instant Pot while the pork rests) will cover your tracks. Rich and intensely savory with a touch of tangy sweetness from maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and the pork’s own juices, you’ll want to eat it by the spoonful....
I find most vegetable soups leave a lot lacking but not this classic Italian Minestrone Soup! It’s filled with all the vegetables plus some beans and pasta for good measure. This hearty soup will actually fill you up and given how carb-y it is already you don’t technically need to eat it with crusty bread although I still highly recommend it. One thing I love about soups like this is how easy they are to prepare....
If you’ve been missing a certain biscuit at a certain seafood restaurant, it’s your lucky day! I’m here to deliver this keto cheddar bay biscuits recipe (a.k.a. cheesy keto biscuits)… and you’re going to love them. My keto cheddar biscuits are packed with cheesy, buttery flavor without all of the carbs that traditionally come along with them. And the best part is that these keto cheese biscuits are ready in 30 minutes and take just 8 ingredients to make....
This is the coconut flour muffins recipe you’ve been requesting! I came up with these coconut flour blueberry muffins because I kept getting requests for nut-free baked goods. And I’m here to deliver on those requests. My keto muffins with coconut flour are everything you want in a muffin: slightly sweet, super moist, with a perfectly crispy top. I may be biased, but I think these are the best keto coconut flour muffins out there!...
