Looking back at that culinary experience, I’m not sure which impresses me more: our resourcefulness (that dorm kitchen was equipped with little beyond a rusty pot and a few forks “donated” from the dining hall) or our audacity—we made vodka sauce on a campus that doesn’t allow vodka. After one bite, we felt validated. The pasta tasted creamy, glorious, and absolutely worth the risk! When I think of meals that are “worth it” penne alla vodka is the epitome....
FavoritePinShare My favorite homemade garlic alfredo sauce is combined with pesto giving this casserole amazing flavor! It is creamy and delicious and sure to be a hit at the dinner table! Isn’t it funny the things that excite us when we become adults? I finally got a nice chest freezer to store all of my frozen foods and Costco finds. I was so excited to get it and put it in my basement it felt like Christmas....
I realize I’m likely to be condemned for high summer treason for what I’m about to suggest, but I feel it must be expressed: let’s skip the grill at our next barbecue. Before the High Court of All Barbecue strips me of my tongs and denies me access to all summer cookouts, please hear my plea. Yes, burgers are good (especially these Italian Turkey Burgers). Yes, a hot dog during June and July is a necessity....
With their flexible ingredients, ease of prep, leftover prowess, and all-around comfort factor, soups are one of the most important genres in my healthy dinner collection. From creative Curried Carrot Soup, to Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup or Chicken Gnocchi Soup, to fancy-feeling Mushroom Soup, there is a soup for any mood and occassion. When it comes to ultimate comfort, however, cheese and potatoes have magical powers (I love you Cream of Asparagus Soup, but it’s just not the same....
FavoritePinShare This cream cheese pumpkin bread recipe is truly the best ever. The moist and tender pumpkin bread is swirled with cream cheese frosting that’s baked right into the loaf. It makes the perfect fall treat! This bread is so delicious that’ll want to enjoy a slice for breakfast with your morning coffee and have another for dessert later in the day. And if you love pumpkin baking as much as we do, also try these Perfect Pumpkin Muffins and Iced Pumpkin Spice Cookies....
Pumpkin energy balls are the Pumpkin Pecan Cobbler you wanted to eat for breakfast last Friday while your family wasn’t watching, transformed into a healthy bite you can happily gobble anytime of day. These pumpkin energy balls taste like morsels of pumpkin pie, take less than 15 minutes to prep, and are so wholesome, even the training staff at my gym (the latest recipients of my healthy treats) approved!...
FavoritePinShare This is an easy, delicious fall dessert that you have got to try! You will quickly see why it is my favorite! These pumpkin roll bars have been a favorite fall recipe here on the blog. They have been on here since the beginning of the blog and it was time for a picture makeover. Plus they are my favorite fall dessert so I needed to test them and still make sure they are my favorite....
FavoritePinShare This spiced pumpkin hummus is the most delicious addition to all of your fall parties! Chickpeas, garlic, tahini, tasty seasonings, and rich pumpkin combine to create a flavorful fall appetizer you won’t be able to get enough of. If you’re wondering what to bring to your next fall get-together, hummus is always a hit! It’s hard to resist that creamy, savory flavor especially when you pair it with your favorite chips!...
These quick and easy yoghurt flatbreads are on the menu almost every week in our house. They are ready in 15 minutes, and are the perfect side for soups, stews and curries. They’re also perfect to serve with dips. These flatbreads use miracle two ingredient dough as a base. The only difference is that you need to use olive oil to roll out the flatbreads instead of flour. Then you just cook them in a frypan and they’re ready to serve....
These simple quinoa breakfast bars are packed with protein and whole grains, naturally sweetened, gluten free, and contain zero oil or butter, and the recipe is so flexible, it could own a yoga studio. Want to use peanut butter instead of almond butter because that’s what you have on hand? Go for it. Need these to be vegan quinoa breakfast bars? I have you covered. Want to swap diced strawberries for blueberries or add chocolate chips?...
It’s the perfect balance of flavors, and now, you can make it in your own kitchen! This copycat Sara Lee recipe is dense (like any good pound cake should be), but it’s also insanely moist. In fact, it’s so soft it melts in your mouth. With this recipe, you don’t need to go to the grocery to enjoy the popular dessert. Heck, you don’t even need to change out of those PJs....
This recipe is loaded with Italian allure, ultra-filling, and enjoyable either on its own or as an easy add-on to pasta, sandwiches, and more. It’s weeknight-friendly and weekend-worthy mixed into one dish. This recipe has become our go-to weekend lunch (along with this Sheet Pan Italian Chicken) when I want to keep it easy and am craving something that’s equal parts healthy and hearty.In the summer, we turn this Italian sausage recipe with peppers into sandwiches or finish our sausage and peppers with sauce and cheese....
How hard is it to mess up a screwdriver drink? It’s not that hard actually. You may ask, what’s so hard about mixing two freaking ingredients and ice together, dude? Are you nuts? I’ve been making screwdrivers all my (hopefully just adult) life and it’s dead easy. Well, you may be right. Maybe I am right too. Let me explain. You see, I love screwdriver cocktails for their simplicity and super refreshing taste, and make them more often than any other cocktail....
Whether sweet, spicy, full of meat or loaded with veggies, I love a good curry. My issue, however, is knowing what to serve with curry. More often than not, my side dishes usually wind up being… well, rice. But there are so many more delicious options out there! So, today, I’m sharing 14 of the top side dishes to serve with curry. Let’s get cooking! 1. Easy Naan Bread This traditional flatbread is always going to be welcome at my table....
Other contenders for the #1 spot on the Official Apple Recipe Bucket List: Apple Bread, Vegan Apple Crisp, Apple Oatmeal Cookies…or any number of these healthy apple recipes. While the options are many, a batch of homemade apple butter always turns out to be one of my favorite apple recipes every year. It is one of the best uses for apples, especially if you have a large number you are looking to use up....
FavoritePinShare All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household. Read More Posts by Alyssa facebook twitter pinterest instagram This is how I would make it if using the oven. I am also assuming based on #of chicken breasts to use that the jar of marinara would be approximately 15 oz....
FavoritePinShare The slow cooker does ALL of the work in this Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie, so it’s perfect for families on busy nights. If you’re looking for more slow cooker recipes, check out Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken, this Slow Cooker Honey Lime Chicken Tacos, Slow Cooker Pumpkin Chili, and this Slow Cooker Swedish Meatballs. Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie How to Make Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie? Prepare vegetables and seasonings: Add chopped carrots, celery, red potatoes, onion, garlic, dried thyme, salt and chicken stock to the slow cooker....
FavoritePinShare Chicken Tikka Masala is an easy, sweet and spicy sauce that is thick, rich and creamy with an intense color of orange and red blend that has several spices blended together with creamy yogurt covering cubes of chicken breasts leaving you with an intense flavor all served over rice. Let the slow cooker do all the work! Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala The hubby and I went to an amazing Indian restaurant last year....
FavoritePinShare Slow Cooker Italian Chicken and Potatoes is such an easy meal to make but packed with such amazing flavor! The entire family will love this hearty meal in one. Hey hey it’s Tiffany from Creme de la Crumb! It’s no secret I’m a little bit obsessed with my slow cooker – or I should say slow cookers because I think I have five of them??? I just got a new one for Christmas and I’m so excited about it, I use my slow cookers several times a week and when we are having a family get together I usually have a few in use at the same time....
My recipe for Smoked Prime Rib recipe is a show-stopping centerpiece with incredible flavor from a simple rub and just a few hours of smoking! After a quick sear, this perfectly tender roast has the most beautiful crust. Smoked Prime Rib Recipe I love prime rib recipes. There is nothing like a juicy, tasty rib roast with a gorgeous sear. I have made this beautiful cut of beef in just about every way you can think of, especially for the holidays....
