Peach Ice Cream Pops Put those fresh peaches to great use in this simple blender ice cream recipe. It’s such a simple treat that tastes creamy and fresh, and is so fun to share with the kids. I make a lot of popsicles with yogurt, but I love the added creaminess you get in this homemade ice cream popsicles recipe from the milk and cream. And it does pair so well with the flavor of the lemon and peaches....

Silver Dollar Pancakes We love all kinds of pancakes—Spinach Pancakes, fluffy Yogurt Pancakes, Sheet Pan Pancakes—and these mini ones are a new favorite. With a simple stir together method, classic tender texture, and a size perfect for all ages, these are a happy family breakfast to share. Silver Dollar pancakes, which have their name since they are similar in size to silver dollars (but also may have Scottish origins) are typically about 2 inches wide....

Welcome to our house where we eat our mashed potatoes sans gravy. None of us are particularly into gravy (except chocolate gravy) and okay, brown mushroom gravy, which I love but no one else seems particularly fond of. But who needs gravy anyway when you can top your mashed potatoes with garlic browned butter instead? Whenever I’m looking at a menu and my eyes skim past the words “brown butter”, my heart does a little pitter-patter....

It’s perfect when you want something a little different from plain rice, and it goes great with so many dishes. Plus, it’s quick and easy, making it perfect for busy nights. I’m a big rice eater. In its basic form, it’s a must with all of my favorite curries and stews. But sometimes I like to give it a little boost. We often whip up a quick Cilantro Lime Rice or Saffron Rice, and I just love Puerto Rican Arroz con Gandules....

If you love a good old-fashioned casserole, you might also like our Tuna Noodle Casserole, Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole, and Cheesy Baked Spaghetti Casserole. When we visited Minnesota and North Dakota I picked up a couple of those church collection recipe books. You know, the spiral bound kind where women from a community submit their best recipes that are compiled and then sold as a fundraiser? I love finding those treasures because they are full of classic comfort food and the recipes are typically the best of the best that have been tried and tested by generations....

Halloween Chex Mix Muddy Buddies The only thing frightening about this Halloween Chex Mix Muddy Buddies is how fast it will disappear! Muddy Buddies (or Puppy Chow as we always called it when I was growing up) is one of our favorite, go-to treats when we want something sweet and crunchy. We usually make the basic version, which is so good on its own, but when it comes to Halloween, it’s fun to ratchet up the spook factor by playing off the colors of the holiday – orange, black, and white....

I sometimes buy applesauce pouches at the store, but when apples are in season and I can get them for a low price, making them at home is a favorite option. This method, which involves simply simmering diced apples until soft on the stove into homemade applesauce, is fast and delivers consistently great results. You can store these homemade applesauce pouches in the fridge to serve as a side or snack, or you can pop them into the freezer to thaw one at a time on future days....

If you want your vegan cheese to taste cheesy, you need to culture it. Through culturing we can get that tang, developed flavor, and funk which will hit the spot for all your cheesy cravings. I’m so excited to share this recipe with you, and it’s actually my 200th blog recipe! I honestly can’t think of anything more appropriate than celebrating with some vegan cheese. If you’re only ever going to make one homemade cultured vegan cheese, let this cashew cream cheese be the one....

We love to give edible gifts at Christmas time and this vanilla extract is one of my favorite ideas. Some other great homemade Christmas gift ideas are bottles of salad dressing, spice mixes, or a batch of your favorite homemade candy! You are going to LOVE this homemade vanilla extract! Not only is this a fun, easy project, but the resulting vanilla has a robust flavor and aroma that most store-bought extracts and imitation vanilla just can’t achieve....

This is one of my brilliant weeknight dinner idea that happens with regular every day pantry ingredients. Nothing fancy… nothing difficult… just simple good old flavors. It’s so easy to make that I often find myself cooking double or even triple the amount for meal prep lunches or dinners later in the week. Some big bonus points: You can turn this into a Chicken Stir Fry by adding any veggies like bell peppers, broccoli, peas, carrots, onions....

How to Eat Snap Peas Snap peas are one of our favorite vegetables to eat because they are naturally sweet and crisp. This makes them a hit with both parents and kids when they’re served raw and cooked. They’re particularly great in the spring and early summer—or anytime when they’re available fresh from the farmer’s market—so if you ever see them in that context, pick some up! (They’re good from the supermarket too....

When I asked our boardgame-loving youngest daughter what she wanted for her 9th birthday, she requested a checkers themed party. So naturally I had to make her a cake with a checkerboard design to go with the theme! She was so excited for this cake and I was thrilled with her reaction when we sliced into it for the reveal. Fair warning that this makes a giant birthday party cake....

My version of brown stew chicken couldn’t be more simple. I just marinate the chicken in a rich blend of spices, fresh veggies, and aromatic herbs, then slow cook everything until the chicken is incredibly tender. It’s a tiny bit spicy, a lot flavorful, and perfect for a comforting meal. Serve it up with some Jamaican rice and peas and stir-fried cabbage for a complete feast. Let’s get cooking! Jamaican food came into my life after living here in Florida for the last decade or so, as we have plenty of Caribbean restaurants everywhere....

These Lemon Curd Macarons are so bright! I don’t know about you but every year towards the end of winter I start craving all thing lemony. Lemon bars, fresh squeezed lemonade, lemon meringue pie – it all just sounds amazing. So when I found myself with half a batch of leftover lemon curd the other day and some extra egg whites on hand, I decided to whip up a batch of these lemon macarons!...

Lomo Saltado is one of Peru’s most traditional and beloved dishes. It has juicy sirloin steak, colorful bell peppers, and fresh tomatoes, all stir-fried together. I marinate the steak to make it really tasty and then sear it just right. The stir fry sauce I use has Aji Amarillo paste, which gives it a nice, fiery kick. I finish the dish with some fresh cilantro for a bit of freshness and serve it over a cozy bed of rice and crispy French fries....

Carrot Cake Cupcakes My family is a big fan of all things carrot cake, and these mini cupcakes are one of our favorite desserts. The cake part is packed with fresh carrots, cinnamon, and golden raisins, and they’re topped with a swirl of Cream Cheese Frosting. The flavor combination is so darn good. And they store really nicely so you can make them ahead to make life a little easier. We love these for Easter, birthdays, or just as a dessert to share whenever we’re in the mood....

Are you a cookie cutter collector? I have a box of them for every holiday and like to pull them out to make rolled out cookies with my kids since they love them. This year I added a shamrock cookie cutter to my collection, but instead of using my classic sugar cookie recipe, or even my chocolate cut out cookies or oatmeal sugar cookies, I wanted something a little different that would be fun for St....

My husband has always dreamed of living in Montana. It’s not a reality for us at the point in life, but this past summer we were lucky enough to go spend two weeks there at a fantastic AirBnB on 12 acres where we saw dozens of wild turkeys and deer, had a creek with trout on the property for nightly fly-fishing and wading with the girls, and even had a grizzly encounter with a bear in the backyard on our first day!...

From street vendors to households to high end restaurants, everyone likes to stir fry it with their own tweaks and tricks. I love making this savory, sweet umami flavor bomb with bold notes of spiciness. Nasi Goreng, if you ask me, tops the list of all the fried rice dishes from all over the world. It’s about time I share this easy yet unique Indonesian-style fried rice with you, so you can try making these authentic flavors in your own kitchen....

Some of our other favorite weeknight meal ideas are Homemade Hamburger Helper, Meatloaf Hamburger Patties, and homemade pizza made with the BEST Pizza Dough Recipe. Navajo Tacos (Indian Fry Bread) If you have never had a Navajo Taco before, now is the time to remedy that situation. The history behind this dish and the importance of the Navajo taco is something I was only vaguely aware of before deciding to make this as a recipe for my American Eats series while I’m looking at the favorite foods of the state of Arizona....