Nothing beats the summer heat better than a cold, sweet, and creamy McDonald’s Caramel Frappe! It’s wonderfully delicious and refreshing. It’s not easy on the wallet, though! What if I told you that you can enjoy the goodness of the same irresistible frappe at a fraction of the cost? If you don’t mind taking out the blender, you can make it yourself and skip the drive-thru. It’s quick, easy, and costs a lot less, too....
FavoritePinShare These Mexican Chorizo Tacos are the ultimate street food made right in your kitchen! Stuffed with mouthwatering Chorizo ground pork and topped with fresh herbs, this dish is sure to please a crowd. It only takes 15 minutes to make this meal that everyone will still be talking about tomorrow! It’s no secret I love Mexican food! Especially street food. There’s nothing like a taco truck to absolutely make my day....
Also known as a Dutch baby pancake, German pancake, puff pancake, and pannekoek, an oven pancake is made of a simple egg, flour, and milk batter that is poured into a skillet with hot butter, then baked. In the oven, the pancake puffs SKY HIGH.The edges rise up and turn golden and lightly crisp at the ends.The texture is custardy and somewhere between a crepe and a popover (looking for a true crepe?...
Now, if you are reading this and thinking to yourself, Isn’t the fact that you can use steel cut oats for overnight oats incredibly obvious?, please consider the great fictional romances of our time. Wasn’t it also obvious that Harry would end up with Sally? That Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan were meant to be (twice)? That Ross would finally win over Rachel? Why, yes. But that doesn’t make the evolution of the love story any less satisfying....
This recipe is sponsored by DeLallo. “Primavera” (pronounced “pree-muh-VERH-ah”) means “spring” in Italian. “Pasta primavera” refers to a pasta made “spring style”: filled with spring vegetables. Asparagus, peas, carrots, and broccoli are three popular spring vegetables used to make pasta primavera, but you can easily swap them with the season. Here in Wisconsin where I live, asparagus is finally making its long-awaited appearance (bring on the Asparagus Soup!), so I have been cooking with it a lot....
FavoritePinShare Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie is a rich refreshing drink that is good for you too! Full of protein, vitamins, and minerals use it as a workout recovery drink or a snack. I love using smoothies as nutritious refreshing snacks or a quick breakfast in the morning. Add this creamy one to my other favorites, Creamy Avocolada, Pina Colada, and Raspberry Peach Smoothies! The Best Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie I love this Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie!...
This easy Pepper Steak recipe has everything you could possibly want in an Asian beef stir fry! It’s loaded with lean beef and fresh, healthy vegetables like bell peppers and green beans. Plus, it’s ready in just 30 minutes! 🍜 Best Steak Stir Fry Recipe We are obsessed with this healthy beef stir fry recipe! Asian beef stir fry recipes (like our Keto Beef and Broccoli) are always a treat....
This pesto chicken was inspired by the Chicken Piccata Pasta that I shared here on my blog a short while ago and incorporated the full-bodied, velvety sauce that I used in making my Salmon Piccata. I wanted to come up with a chicken dish that was just as simple to make as a piccata, but with a slightly different flavor profile. As much as I now like chicken piccata, it gets old after a while and you want something new....
It might have cookie dough in the name, but I can assure you that this cookie is warm, chewy, and totally irresistible. When it arrives in that skillet, it’s all I can do to not dig in right away. I’ve had one too many burned tongue experiences due to my impatience! They’ve stuck with calling this cookie dough because technically, it’s hot cookie dough served in a skillet with ice cream....
If we’re talking fast food fries, Popeyes fries are my absolute favorite. They have the perfect crunch on the outside and are packed with flavor. Plus, that Cajun seasoning gives every bite the perfect little kick. Dunk these seasoned fries in some ketchup and it is pure potato heaven! If you love Popeyes fries as much as I do or are curious how they taste, this recipe we’ll be sharing today is the real deal....
FavoritePinShare Pumpkin Pie Caramel Blondies are rich, gooey and the perfect fall dessert! If you’re craving pumpkin, but want something a little different then these are for you. Perfectly spiced pumpkin combine with decadent rich caramel for a morsel of heaven. Top a warm square with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and it’s going to win over even the non pumpkin lovers! Brownie like desserts are one of the favorites, they’re quick and easy and so indulgent, like Strawberry Brownies, Turtle Brownies or Gooey Oreo Brownies....
Since starting a food blog, I’ve learned that every ingredient, every recipe category, and even every lima bean (April 20th) has its own “holiday.” Honestly, unless it’s a day when I’m a) freakishly organized, b) feeling kitschy, and c) totally obsessed with whatever food is “on holiday,” I tend to miss most of these events. Grilled cheese is an exception for a few reasons: One. We eat it all the time, holiday or not....
… you celebrate by making refreshing and delicious Raspberry Sorbet Bellini! Even though we had a pretty mild winter here in New York – with the exception of one really bad snowstorm and some cold days here and there – I’m always excited when the flowers start to bloom and I start noticing things like the smell of fresh air and the warmth from the sun. It is that time of the year, where my Brazilian self comes out of hibernation, and decides to join the world in all the fun outdoorsy activities, like picnics, walks in the park/beach, outdoor movie screenings and, of course, Sunday brunches!...
Roasted red potatoes anyone? I used to roast them on a baking sheet but my recent cast iron pan addiction led me to substituting a baking sheet for a cast iron workhorse. Let me tell you, that made a big difference. I got better crispiness, better caramelization and better flavor overall. But wait, it gets better. You can heat the pan on the stove before putting it in the oven, cutting down on roasting time by about a quarter....
Pick up a couple salmon fillets on your way home from work today, don your favorite frilly apron (yes men, you too), and prepare to wow yourself with your own culinary savoir faire. This hearty salmon feels ultra chic in that special, instantaneous way that adding a French word or phrase onto just about anything automatically does. Say “ooooh la la” out loud right now…See what I mean? In reality all meuniere (pronounced “muhn-yair”) refers to is the preparation of the fish, which is little more than a flour dredge, a quick sauté in butter, and a hit of lemon and parsley....
FavoritePinShare Ahi Tuna is a restaurant favorite that’s easier to make at home than you think! It’s quick and healthy – great for something a little different on a weeknight. If you love seafood, try this Shrimp Cocktail, Brown Butter Lemon Salmon, Baked Sesame Teriyaki Salmon, or these Easiest Crab Cakes. Ahi Tuna Recipe Hi everyone! Natasha here from Salt & Lavender. I hope your 2020 is getting off to a great start....
I first saw pulled chicken sandwiches in a spiral bound cookbook that we received at school. Its pages were printed on a home computer. The “book” is long since lost, but I can remember a few things about it: It has fun cartoon drawings, including a very friendly chicken in a chef’s hat that was on this chicken sandwiches’ page.The recipes were old fashioned—the kind of thing you’d find in a cookbook written in Ohio in the 1950s....
FavoritePinShare This pavlova has a light and crispy outside with a deliciously soft and chewy inside. Topped with a sweet cream topping and fresh fruit, it’s a dessert that will stand out at any gathering! I love desserts that use fresh fruit! They are fun to make all year long, and I love that they add in a delicious flavor no matter what you top them on. Try out this gorgeous Strawberry Tart, this yummy Lemon Berry Trifle or this Mouth-Watering Fruit Pizza....
FavoritePinShare This chocolate chip banana bread takes a family favorite and brings it to the next level! It’s moist and packed with flavor. I bet that you won’t be able to stop at just one slice! Everyone loves banana bread! And it’s even better when you can spice it up with some additional flavors! If you want to try some other banana bread recipes, then start with this classic banana bread, this strawberry banana bread, or this blueberry banana bread!...
FavoritePinShare It helps to keep me on track and gives me enough energy throughout the day. It is also perfect after a workout and gives my muscles and body the proper recovery and protein that it needs. My body needs 35% of protein in my nutrition and I found it was nearly impossible to reach my goal without a nutritional supplement. All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate....
