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As I was writing about grilling bratwurst, I couldn’t help but think about the best way to cook brats when you don’t have a grill or have the ability to smoke your sausage. How do you cook brats without a grill and still get exceptional results? For me the answer is quite simple: you pan fry them. Hence this new post on how to cook brats on the stove. Don’t get me wrong, oven roasting works on bratwurst as well, but there is no way to get the same flavors, the same browning and caramelization in the oven....

Fruit crisps (like this Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp) are the back pocket dessert I turn to all summer long. They’re a right of summer passage, a breeze to bake, and a pure pleasure to eat. I especially adore this recipe (and this Dutch Oven Peach Cobbler) at the height of the peach season. If fresh peaches haven’t reached you yet, fear not, you can use frozen peaches to make this crisp too....

As much as I love to to cook, on most weeknights, I feel fairly zapped creatively. I want to eat something interesting and nourishing and that I know Ben will enjoy too. After 5 p.m., however, it’s as if my brain’s culinary juices have been absorbed by a combination of remembering the lyrics to every ‘90s boyband hit (why is so much of my brain space wasted on this??) and whatever I last saw on Top Chef, neither of which is particularly useful when you are trying to pull together a healthy dinner....

FavoritePinShare These Pepperoni Pizza Lasagna Rolls are an easy weeknight dinner, perfect for back to school! They can be made ahead or frozen. Happy August everyone! It’s Ashley here from The Recipe Rebel and I’m excited to bring you a twist on one of our family’s favorite meals — lasagna rolls! We love lasagna rolls because they are so easy, they’re great for making ahead (perfect for the back to school madness!...

FavoritePinShare Sweet and simple pineapple upside down-cupcakes made entirely from scratch (don’t worry, they’re easy!). With fluffy vanilla cupcake bases topped off with caramelized pineapple and maraschino cherries, these are a great new way to enjoy a classic recipe! Hello again! Sam here from Sugar Spun Run, back with another sweet-tooth appeasing recipe for you today! I’m something of a pineapple fiend. I love it on my pizza (any other pineapple pizza lovers out there?...

Roasted cauliflower is nutritious, and you can season it any which way. It makes eating vegetables a pleasure! If you’re still waiting to fall in love with (or even tolerate) vegetables, roasting is the #1 way to get more of them in your diet and enjoy it at the same time. We eat roasted vegetables almost every single night. I even have an entire guide dedicated to them in my cookbook!...

The roll most tender and soft that ever I did know Would not give up the secret to his perfect, fluffy dough Since he wouldn’t give up his reason I had no choice but to eat ‘em Now I’m full with a tale to tell: it’s POTATO! Yes, friends, the humble spud is the secret to the most pillowy, melt-in-your-mouth dinner rolls in the land. Rather than making the rolls taste like potatoes (though I’m not convinced bread that tastes like Roasted Fingerling Potatoes would be a bad thing), the potato serves to soften and tenderize the dough, turning each roll into buttery cushions of roasted garlic carb heaven....

I participated in Mom Blog Tour Winter Fancy Food Show (#MomBlogTourFF) on behalf of Wendy’s Bloggers. I received Brazi products to facilitate my review, but my opinions and the recipe are my own. “‘Tis one thing to be tempted, another thing to fall.” This quote, although written by Shakespeare, is not from Romeo and Juliet. But it really applies to my relationship with these fun Romeo and Juliet Bites. Why?...

FavoritePinShare This breakfast frittata is filled with chunks of sausage, slices of mushrooms and sweet tomatoes making this a breakfast everyone will love. So simple to make and full of so much flavor! Frittatas are so fun to make and are filling for a nice breakfast or brunch meal. Followers have loved my ham and cheddar zucchini frittata that is just as filling and delicious to enjoy in the morning....

I should let you know that it’s here to be next week’s easy dinner too. The thing is, once you realize that you can cook a recipe this tasty and fresh that also happens to leave you with only one pan to wash at the end, you’ll find yourself wanting to cook that recipe with startling frequency. We are due for a sheet pan chicken recipe. It’s been four years since I posted this Maple Dijon Chicken and Vegetables (and oldie but a goodie!...

This recipe will forever transport me back to my multiweek journey through Thailand and Vietnam with Ben. It was the trip of a lifetime (which you can read more about here). Thailand had always been a country on my bucket list. It’s a place of gorgeous scenery, warm hospitality, and, of course, epic food (this Vegetarian Pad Thai is another dish inspired by my travels). Pad Thai is a recipe that saved us many times on our travels (being a tourist really works up an appetite), and this healthy shrimp pad Thai recipe has saved dinnertime on more than one occasion stateside....

FavoritePinShare Mixed Berry smoothie is the perfect answer to the need for a quick healthy breakfast or snack. Packed with flavorful fruit, protein-filled Greek yogurt, and honey, it’s a family pleaser for sure! Smoothies are a great way to get in protein and plenty of nutrition. Try these other tried and true recipes when you need a healthy snack, Raspberry Peach, Pina Colada, and Peanut Butter Banana smoothies. Easy Mixed Berry Smoothie When you need a quick healthy breakfast or snack, this mixed berry smoothie is the perfect answer....

Anyone who has visited a Sizzler restaurant over their lifetime will remember the classic cheese toast they serve directly to your table. This soft and crunchy cheese bread was always the highlight for me and I knew I had to recreate it to enjoy at home. This copycat recipe is every bit as delicious as the original version. In fact, I can’t tell the difference between the two! It’s also incredibly easy to make....

FavoritePinShare Skillet garlic butter steak and shrimp is pan-seared to tender and juicy perfection and slathered in garlic herb butter. This will be the best steak and shrimp that you EVER make! There is a steak for every occasion! There are so many fantastic steak recipes on the site. Be sure also to try this steak and potatoes, these incredible steak bites or this perfect flank steak! Skillet Garlic Butter Steak and Shrimp You can always count on a good steak recipe from me....

These are my best keto gingerbread cookies! They are soft and chewy, and no one will guess that these are sugar-free gingerbread cookies. And no need to tell them. 😉 Make these low carb gingerbread cookies in just 15 minutes prep + baking time. I love to decorate them with a simple sugar-free cream cheese frosting, but they can also be left plain – they are delicious either way. And if you like ginger in your desserts, you’ll also love these keto ginger snaps!...

FavoritePinShare This 20-minute Summer Chicken Parmesan has that classic delicious crispy coating but instead of smothering it in red sauce it’s topped with your favorite summer veggies and ribbons of fresh basil. Hey friends! Melanie here again from Garnish & Glaze. I love a good classic recipe but sometimes it fun to put a twist on them like I did with this delicious Summer Chicken Parmesan. Don’t worry, it still has that same great crispy coating but loaded up with lots of fresh veggies giving the meal more color and texture....

My easy Taco Soup Recipe is a must-try for a fun family meal or potluck! Simple to make and packed with your favorite taco ingredients, this easy taco soup is ready in under 30 minutes all in one pot. Perfect for taco Tuesday! Recipe for Taco Soup My homemade taco soup recipe is a go-to meal for my household, and if your family loves taco night half as much as mine, you will want to try this dish....

FavoritePinShare These alfajores cookies are simply divine! Their texture is perfectly soft and once you add in that creamy dulce de leche filling, well… Let’s just say these cookies aren’t going to last long! If you love cookies, then these alfajores are a definite MUST TRY. Once you are done baking these, try out these delicious Sprinkle Cookies, Almond Cookies, and these amazing Homemade Milano Cookies! You will die over how good they all are!...

FavoritePinShare Crunchy, perfectly seasoned and addicting, these Homemade Croutons are the Best. After you see how easy and simple it is you’ll never buy store croutons again. They will crunch, but then melt in your mouth. You will want to make salad or soup just to eat these. Croutons are the perfect toppers for almost anything. Try them on this Classic Caesar Salad with Asiago Dressing, or Avocado Chicken Bacon Chopped Salad with a creamy Basil Dressing, And don’t forget soups, I love them on this Fire Roasted Tomato and Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup....

If you’re new to keto, you’ll quickly find out that there’s a lot of information to learn! I have put together a lot of easy keto resources over the years (such as a how to start keto guide, beginners tips, keto flu guide, and macro calculator, among others), but one of the most popular questions that comes up is, “What should I put on my keto shopping list?” This keto diet grocery list is the answer!...