What is Beef Wellington? You can almost hear Gordon Ramsay in the back of your mind when you’re putting one of his most well-known recipes, Beef Wellington, together. Of course, he didn’t invent the dish. According to his website, Beef Wellington was originally made in 1815 celebrating the Duke of Wellington’s victory at the Battle of Waterloo. This 200-year-old recipe is actually fairly easy to put together. I can understand why Ramsay gets upset when it’s not made well by the television show contestants....

If you love pizza as we do, be sure to check out our BEST Pizza Dough Recipe, No-Cook Homemade Pizza Sauce, and Whole Wheat Pizza Dough! When I was researching foods the state of Delaware is known for as part of my American Eats series, I kept coming across the Nic-o-boli from Nicola Pizza in Rehoboth Beach, a popular seaside destination in Delaware. For someone like me who has never been there or experienced it, trying to figure out exactly what a Nic-o-boli is was a little confusing....

Freezer Containers I love using my freezer to maximize my time in the kitchen and to help me waste less food, and these containers are a key part of the process. With just a few helpful items, you can preserve ripe food, save leftovers for a future week, batch-prep baby food or toddler meals, keep sauces on hand, and so much more. I don’t have a giant freezer, despite doing this regularly, and my biggest tip is to really and truly only freeze the food you know your family will use....

Best Suction Bowls I remember feeling like I would never be able to give my daughter a bowl or plate since she was forever flipping them over (or putting them on her head). But using suction bowls eliminated the option of play with the bowl so I had a whole new world of food options to serve her. There are a lot of suction bowls on the market and a lot that don’t secure very well....

Easy Black Forest Cake Recipe Paul and I lived in Frankfurt, Germany for a summer during law school and while we were there, I sampled plenty of black forest cake. Traditional black forest cake has layers of whipped cream, sour cherries, chocolate shavings, and chocolate sponge cake brushed with a sour cherry liqueur called kirschwasser or just kirsch. As much as I wanted to love the slices I picked up from German bakeries, they just weren’t as good as the ones I grew up on and enjoyed every year for my birthday since I was probably 8 years old....

Breakfast Ideas with Eggs My kids love eggs, but they go through phases of interest and no interest, so I have learned to use eggs in lots of ways to be able to include the nutrient-dense ingredient in their meals. Also, eggs are a good source of protein, so they can help us stay full and satisfied, which is helpful for life on the go with littles. For my best basic tips for cooking eggs—including scrambled, hard-cooked, and more—check out How to Cook Eggs....

I can’t emphasize enough how incredible these Easter blondies are. They were met with immediate requests for a second batch from my family and requests for the recipe from friends who we shared these with. The browned butter blondie base sets the tone for dessert excellence, but the addition of roughly crushed Cadbury mini eggs as a mix-in really sends them over the top in the best possible way. I’m not a huge fan of the mini eggs on their own (shocking, I know) but I love them in baked goods!...

These big ol’ mushrooms are tender, fleshy goodness stuffed to the brim with everyone’s classic favorite… Caprese!! A simple mix of vibrant cherry tomatoes, gooey mozzarella balls and fresh basil. They’re ready in a matter of minutes, all set for that drizzle of balsamic glaze. They can be your main, they can be your side, or they can be your appetizers… How cool. And they happen to be naturally healthy and low-cal, too… How super, duper cool!...

If you love family friendly casserole recipes like this one, be sure to also try our Tuna Noodle Casserole, Easy Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole, and Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole. There is just something so incredibly comforting about a good, hearty casserole that I can’t resist. This cheesy baked spaghetti casserole is one of my favorites from my childhood. I remember my mom making it on Halloween night, year after year, before we went out trick-or-treating because she wanted us to have something healthy and filling in our bellies before we glutted ourselves on our hoard of candy....

There’s just something so comforting about it. It’s rustic and full of flavor, and it feels like a restaurant-quality meal, right from my own kitchen! Something magical happens when chicken braises for a long time. It becomes tender and succulent, while absorbing the surrounding flavors. In the past, I’ve posted our Mediterranean Braised Chicken, Chicken Provençal, and Southern Braised Chicken with Black Eyed Peas. I’ve been cooking this Cacciatore for years and perfected it, and decided it was finally time to share it with you....

You can grill it, cook it in a skillet, or bake it. Whichever way you choose, you’re in for one delicious dinner. Make a big batch, this one is a great meal prep contender! Middle Eastern food is known for its generous use of herbs and spices. Maybe that’s why we love it so much! Shakshuka is one of our go-to breakfasts around here, and we can’t get enough of Kofta Kebabs....

The best part? It’s super easy. After a quick prep, I can just set it and forget it. This Mexican Green Chili is a classic, and I think everyone should try making it at home. The flavors are amazing, and it’s sure to become a favorite. We have some awesome Mexican themed chiles and stews like Chile Colorado and Carne Adovada. It’s been a while since I posted a new chili recipe here on GypsyPlate....

These chimichurri loaded sweet potato fries are a quick & easy, healthy & hearty, insanely delicious meal! We’re talking garlicky chimichurri paired with earthy black beans, dollops of creamy almond cheese, buttery avocado, spicy fresh chiles, and lots of fresh chives.. all over crisp, oven baked sweet potato fries! If I’m being 100% honest with you, this was a clean out the fridge meal. We were headed out of town last week for my sister-in-law’s wedding and it hit me that we had way too much perishable food in the fridge that would not last the week!...

I know you can grab bags of store-bought Chex Mix, but it just isn’t as good as a batch of the homemade kind! Whether you’re preparing it for a big game, a family movie night, or just as a tasty snack to have on hand, its appeal is universal. It’s quick to prepare, making it ideal for last-minute party prep or a simple family snack! The original Chex Mix recipe dates back to 1952, when it was concocted as a party snack with a blend of Chex cereals and a variety of add-ins....

I’m always looking for ways to change up our dinner game and these stuffed peppers definitely fit the bill. If you are in the same boat, here are some others you might want to try like Chicken Spaghetti Casserole, Crock Pot Pork Green Chili, or Homemade Hamburger Helper! Stuffed bell peppers are an easy main dish dish that looks and tastes great. Whether you choose to add something as a side dish is entirely up to you, but don’t underestimate just how filling these bell peppers can be....

This recipe was created in partnership with Fawen and Sweet Earth Foods. All opinions are my own. It’s that time of the year when you’ve probably been overindulging in food, are about to overindulge in food, and have certainly no time to spare for cooking. Personally, I have 3 dinner parties under my belt (4 if we count second thanksgiving separately) and we haven’t even reached December yet. I’m ready for some healthy and vegetable-forward comfort food, ideally something that would just appear in front of me with the snap of my fingers....

Sometimes you eat pizza just for the indulgence of it (potato pizza, anyone?). Other times, you can eat pizza and have your veggies too (potatoes don’t count, it’d be like calling chips a vegetable). This pizza is one of those times. When piled high with kale, that extra slice is really just an extra dose of leafy greens. You’re practically doing your body a favor, and you’re certainly doing your taste buds a favor!...

Crispy Loaded Potato Skins When it comes to sports viewing parties for the big game, I’ll admit I’m really only along for the food and fun commercials. Most of the time I don’t even know who’s playing, let alone who is winning. This year we hosted the party though and had a huge spread of appetizers, which everybody loved. And these loaded potato skins that my husband requested were easily the hit of the party!...

When I first cooked Crockpot Tuscan Chicken, it was a game-changer. The creamy, garlicky Parmesan sauce with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes took me by surprise with its incredible flavor. What’s amazing is how easy it is to put together, perfect for busy weeknights but classy enough for entertaining guests. Trust me, once you try this dish, you’ll understand why it’s become a go-to in my kitchen! Tuscan chicken might not be from Italy, but was created much closer to you....

When we were planning our Alaska summer vacation, one of the top activities on my list was going dog sledding. Our kids are obsessed with dogs (we don’t have one yet) and I knew it was something that they would love. This ended up being the number one favorite thing we did for both of them and the one thing they would tell you about themselves if asked about their Alaska trip....