I’ve sipped Watermelon Smoothies and I’ve eaten more slabs of cut watermelon than I can count. However, I didn’t taste my first watermelon feta salad until a few years ago on the Fourth of July. I’m so glad I did because it was love at first bite! I love a good watermelon salad for a few reasons: They’re light and healthy, while still being satisfying.With a few simple chops and a quick toss, watermelon salads are quick and easy to make....
This scrumptious dish gives you tender chicken, sweet ham, and milky Mozzarella cheese rolled together, coated in crisp breadcrumbs, and deep-fried into perfection! The result is a glorious symphony of flavors and textures that I just can’t get enough of. And you know what’s even better than Chicken Cordon Bleu? Chicken Cordon Bleu with sides! Not sure what sides go well with this delectable dish? Well, today I’m bringing you a list of delicacies ranging from sauces to salads and roasted veggies....
Called gyoza in Japan and jiaozi or shumai in China, potstickers are savory dumplings made of flour-based dough and juicy ground meat filling. While tasty on their own, they are traditionally dipped in soy sauce or black vinegar. While you can serve them as your main dish, Asian cuisines typically serve potstickers as a part of an entire ensemble. Asian meals involve an assortment of dishes that are served family-style....
St. Patrick’s Day is no time to be reserved! This tasty treat is neither timid nor demure. It’s boisterous, decadent, and baby is it boozy. As I shared last week, I’m Irish, and in addition to celebrating my heritage via this must-bake recipe for Whole Wheat Irish Soda Bread, I’ll be enjoying Irish whiskey in a multitude of forms (including this Irish Whiskey Brownie Pie). So, let’s celebrate in style starting with whiskey ice cream with a homemade salted caramel swirl for dessert....
Whenever someone asks me my desert island food, the answer is pizza (close second is ice cream, especially Banana Ice Cream). While the frozen stuff can hit the spot every now and then, absolutely nothing compares to pizza dough you make yourself from scratch. This healthy pizza dough recipe is made with whole wheat flour, is crisp at the edges and tender within, and will wow you, both with its ease and its more complex, fresh-baked flavor....
Yakisoba means “fried noodle” in Japanese. To me, it means heaven on earth. Thick and firm noodles, tender meat, and crunchy vegetables are coated in a sweet, salty, and savory sauce. When it comes to stir-fries, yakisoba is the one to beat. Sure, it has a ton of ingredients, but don’t let that deter you from making it yourself. Trust me, yakisoba is surprisingly easy to make! Craving Japanese cuisine?...
Grilling season has come upon us, so it’s only proper that I feature my most favorite Traeger recipes of all time. There are 10 to choose from, but I suggest you try them all. From wings to ribs to eggs, this round-up of recipes will put even the best BBQ restaurants to shame. Serve up any of these dishes at your next BBQ for guaranteed party success. Go get your apron and fire up the grill!...
While chocolate is a big part of Switzerland’s dessert scene, it’s definitely not the only sweet treat they have. In reality, Swiss chefs use just as much fruit in their desserts as they do chocolate. They also have a bread pudding that’s just incredible. In addition to being super scrumptious, Swiss desserts are also usually very lovely. Swiss chefs put a lot of work into making their desserts the highlight of any table....
I know waffle sandwiches aren’t the newest thing on the planet, but I don’t think they’re celebrated enough! I mean, have you ever had a Monte Cristo waffle? How about waffle sliders? No? Well, I think it’s time we change that. So today, I’m featuring 13 different waffle sandwiches that’ll make you swoon. Whether you’re craving something sweet, savory, or both, this list has something for every mood. Let’s eat!...
Christmas day is busy enough so why not take one thing off your plate with these make-ahead breakfast ideas. I’ve put together 15 great breakfast options that can be made-ahead completely or prepped easily so your work on the actual day in minimal. Choose from casseroles, bakes, quiches, pancakes and cinnamon rolls for a delicious start to your special day. There are ideas for a light breakfast or a decadent brunch that you can share with a crowd....
Chili is my go-to dish on game day. I prep everything in the morning, put it in the crockpot, and let it cook all day. By game time, you’ve got hearty, delicious bowls of chili. But with an entire crockpot, there’s almost always leftovers. In the past, I would freeze half of it and save half for additional meals during week. In fact, sometimes chili is even better the day after....
From potato cakes to waffles to hash, there’s no shortage of what you can do with sweet potatoes. You could eat sweet potatoes all day long with this list. Starting with sweet potato waffles for breakfast and end with sweet potato gnocchi, followed by sweet potato pudding for dessert. If there’s a lesson here it’s this – next time you cook sweet potatoes, make extra. You’re gonna need them....
They’re chewy, nutty, comforting, and oh-so-good for slurping. Soba noodles are Japanese and made from buckwheat flour. They’re not as popular as ramen and udon, but that doesn’t make them any less delicious! From steaming-hot bowls of broth to cold dipping sauces, there’s plenty to become obsessed with. Get ready to discover oodles of ways to please your taste buds with these soba noodle recipes! 1. Yakisoba Chicken Let’s kick things off with a traditional Japanese recipe....
With very few exceptions – notably the s’mores, banana boats, and maybe the banana wraps – these snacks fall into the latter category. You’ll get them ready before your trip, pack them, and break them out along your hike, while sitting by the lake, or if you get the midnight munchies in your tent. A few of these take a little longer to cook, but for the most part, they’re all quick and easy recipes....
While there are some sweet snacks, most aren’t overly sweet. People in the Philippines usually prefer savory or fruity snacks. You’ll find plenty of bread-based snacks, plenty of bananas, and several recipes that require coconut, syrup, or rice. There may be several Filipino snacks on this list that you can’t pronounce, but don’t let that stop you from giving them a try. You’ll be incredibly impressed by the results. If you aren’t sure where to start, here are 20 of my favorites for you to check out....
Through the years, Panama has been home to Spaniards, Africans, Chinese, Indians, Americans, and more, and Panamanian foods represent that diverse cultural mishmash. Because of its location, there’s also a heavy reliance on tropical foods, such as plantains, pineapples, yuca, corn, and seafood. Of all the other well-known cuisines in the world, the most common comparison for Panamanian food would probably be Creole. Panamanian chefs, like Creole chefs, use lots of spices, flavors, colors, and herbs....
These turkey casserole recipes will repurpose your beautiful roasted bird into mouthwatering casseroles. There’s a wide variety of casserole recipes in this list, ranging from rice and pasta-based dishes to tacos and pot pies. Casseroles are not only hearty and delicious but wildly easy to make, as well. That’s why I usually turn to such recipes after the holidays. I mean, who has the energy to whip up a complicated dish post-Thanksgiving, right?...
When most people think of Thanksgiving, they picture turkey, dressing, pumpkin pies, sweet potatoes, and other rich, sweet, and savory dishes. They’re absolutely delicious and perfect as starters, light lunches, or warm dinners. Plus, with all the cooking most people do on Thanksgiving, simple soups are usually a nice change of pace. Of course, you’re not strictly limited to making these soups at Thanksgiving, either. These hearty, flavorful bowls are tasty any time of year, particularly in the cooler months....
All those are great appetizers, but they aren’t the only ones Americans have. We also have sliders, cheese sticks, meatballs, pretzel bites, and more. This list contains 25 of the yummiest American appetizers I know. These are my “go-to” appetizers when I’m in a pinch and need to make something last minute. Feel free to share them with others and use them anytime you have a last-minute finger-food crisis. 1....
Have you ever added apple slices to grilled cheese? Get ready to! There are 7,500 different kinds of apples in the world, with 2,500 in the States alone. Just walking around an orchard will show you how incredibly varied this fruit really is. Some are sweet, others are sharp, but they’re all delicious in their own way, and they should be celebrated in all kinds of dishes. This list of 30 amazing apple recipes will give you some fantastic ideas on what to do with that apple haul, from smoothies to salads to sweet treats....
