Food boards are my favorite way of entertaining guests. From a classic cheese board or charcuterie boards, to Bruschetta bars or sandwich platters, and even a dessert board, I am always coming up with a new way to display food in a fun way for my guests at intimate gatherings to share. The boards/platters create wonderful social occasions and encourage people to talk and socialize! This Post is sponsored by TRISCUIT and Sabra....
Spicy ginger and warm cinnamon are two of my favorite spices, and while they appear most commonly in baked goods here in the United States, they are more frequently used in savory dishes in Moroccan cooking. When combined with other traditional Moroccan ingredients, such as cumin, parsley, and lemon, these warm spices make for recipes bursting with flavor—and today’s turkey Moroccan meatballs are no exception. Sorry Italy—you might be the first country named in a meatball word association game (thanks to classics like Meatball Casserole), but meatballs are a dish loved around the world, and today Moroccan flavors are taking center stage....
The holidays are prime season for dips, chips, and all sorts of cute little morsels made to be munched in a single chomp like today’s mushroom puff pastry bites. Whether you’re hosting a soiree, feeding surprise guests, or drifting from party to party in your light-up snowman sweater, the appetizer spread is a critical component of any holiday event. I mean, a party without Crab Stuffed Mushrooms or Salmon Croquettes is just sad—right?...
Everyone loves those meaty and cheesy layers of lasagna, it’s no wonder people miss it on keto. You don’t have to miss out, though! I often make lasagna with vegetable noodles, such as zucchini lasagna or eggplant lasagna, and a just-like-the-real-thing keto lasagna with noodles as well. But with this 5-ingredient no noodle lasagna recipe, you don’t need a noodle layer at all, which makes it even lower in carbs and faster to make....
But while all those ingredients make for an incredible tasting soup, the star of the dish is the gnocchi. These soft, pillowy chunks of heaven make this soup melt-in-your mouth good. And while you might think it’s as hard to make as it is to spell it, think again! This recipe is so easy, you’ll have it on the dinner table in less than 30 minutes. Recreate this Olive Garden favorite in the comfort of your home....
Chicken breasts can’t be beat. They save the day. I always have a few vacuum sealed breasts in the freezer, ready to be quickly defrosted in a bowl of cold water and cooked. And if you want a complete meal, just throw in some veggies before putting the chicken in the oven. This time of the year I love using new potatoes. They are so buttery tender and delicious that I just can’t pass on them....
These pan fried chicken thighs (a.k.a. pan seared chicken thighs) are an essential recipe for busy weeknights, quick healthy dinners, or anytime you have an extra pack of chicken to use! I’ll show you how to make chicken thighs on the stovetop super fast — they go with everything from salad to pastas. And best of all, pan frying chicken thighs makes the meat super juicy and flavorful with minimal ingredients....
FavoritePinShare Pancit is a traditional Filipino stir-fry made with tender chicken, carrots, cabbage, and thin pancit noodles. The delicate rice noodles and savory sauce have made this meal a favorite for generations. This easy pancit recipe comes together quickly and is the perfect weeknight meal for your family. My kids absolutely love these noodles, and any time I make stir fry they request pancit noodles. I have you covered if you need more pasta recipes your kids will love....
FavoritePinShare Pumpkin Sausage Pasta How to Make Pumpkin Pasta It’s a quick and easy and on your dinner table in 30 minutes. Perfect for any day of the week! Pasta: Use a good sturdy pasta like Penne Olive Oil: Perfect for pasta dishes Sausage: Use extra lean sausage for a healthier dish Garlic and Onion: Finely chopped and minced Red and Yellow Pepper: Chop into bite sized pieces for easy eating Chicken Broth: Could use Beef or Veggie Broth Canned Pumpkin: Please don’t use canned pie filling, that would be bad Heavy Cream: Can sub out for half and half....
Salty, meaty, and loaded with veggies, it’s pure nostalgia in a bowl. I mean, what’s not to love? It’s a beautiful union of chewy egg noodles, savory chicken, earthy mushrooms, sweet vegetables, and an outrageous broth. Oh, and let’s not forget about the crusty bread bowl, either! Together, they make a hearty chicken soup so good you’ll inhale it. So, while it does call for many ingredients, I don’t mind making this for my family....
Cooking steak on the grill can feel intimidating, but not to worry — your perfect grilled steak guide is here! I’m spilling all the secrets for grilling sirloin steak (or any cut, for that matter), so you can cook the best grilled steak every time. Plus, check out my tips for choosing the best steak to grill and seasoning variations. (No grill? Learn how to cook flank steak, New York strip steak, or sirloin steak in the oven instead!...
FavoritePinShare The Polynesian Cultural Center is a must to experience while in Oahu. It was so fun to experience all of the different cultures of Hawaii. The best part was the luau. They served these delicious cookie pineapple dessert bars. I wanted to recreate them but I added a little twist. Cheesecake. I almost titled these Better than Hawaii Dessert bars. All of the delicious flavors of Hawaii in one delicious bite....
Unless you are about to depart for the Virgin Islands or live in Hawaii, I highly recommend you shut down your Facebook feed. The current onslaught of warm-weather vacation photos being posted by extended acquaintances can be a little demoralizing. I could become bitter, but instead, I’m fighting back with this glazed pineapple salmon. It’s a beach vacation in every bite! If you live near a sunny beach, I hope you enjoy this recipe (or try this Blackened Salmon) with some freshly caught large salmon fillet from your local market (I’m not jealous at all!...
If you spend any amount of time in the kitchen, you likely have a signature dish. That one recipe everyone knows you for, and always garners requests for the recipe when shared for the first time. This pumpkin chocolate chip bread is that recipe for me. I’ve been perfecting this easy pumpkin bread recipe now for more years than I care to admit, but it’s always a crowd-pleaser (as are these Pumpkin Snickerdoodles), and never ceases to get rave reviews when I serve it at brunch or gift a loaf to a neighbor....
FavoritePinShare I decided to make Mummy Mini Pizzas. Biscuit Pizzas have been a family tradition for years. My mom made them for us when we were little, and now I make them all the time for my family! Here is what I absolutely love about them. They are so easy! The Pillsbury biscuit dough gives it a great crust and you can add all of your favorite toppings on top. They are ready in about 15 minutes and the entire family is going to love them....
FavoritePinShare Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken is an easy weeknight meal with all the amazing flavors of the popular takeout dish. Tender chicken surrounded by crisp and tender veggies with crunchy cashews and an incredible sweet and savory sauce. Hey everybody! It’s Kelly from Life Made Sweeter back again with another easy weeknight dinner! Sheet pan meals have become a big thing around our house in the last few years. They are such a lifesaver when I don’t have a ton of time to prep before 5 pm....
In elementary school, when I back to school shopped out of actual necessity instead of the love of salty snacks and pretty markers (both of which I would argue still qualify as necessities, if you are willing to be liberal with the term), lunchbox chips were at the top of my essentials list. My mom always bought a value-sized box that contained 20 to 30 smaller, personal-size bags of chips in assorted flavors....
This post is sponsored by Vital Proteins. All opinions are my own and I only share products I personally love. Thanks for supporting the brands that make this site possible! Have you jumped on the chia seed pudding bandwagon yet? Okay, who am I kidding? I’m probably the last person on it! Well, I say better late than never. That may be my motto more than I care to admit in life, but low carb chia pudding sure was worth the wait....
FavoritePinShare Can’t decide between red velvet cake and cheesecake? Why not both! This dreamy dessert is made with layers of moist red velvet cake and rich cheesecake topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. If you’ve been on the hunt for some show-stopping holiday desserts, I’ve got you covered. This red velvet cheesecake is a great one to make, as well as chantilly berry cake, cranberry Christmas cake, and gingerbread cake!...
There is hardly a better way to celebrate fall than with colorful roasted vegetables. And if you put them on a flaky pie crust filled with a layer of blue cheese and cream cheese filling – mmmmm – you will get a delicious roasted vegetable galette. So delicious, in fact, that I made it twice in a row and this recipe definitely goes into my collection of great recipes forever to keep....
