Sometimes some things come into your life with your other half. Jas came into my life along with this big bird and all the new festivities and traditions. That’s the beauty of mixed-culture couples. We have double the festivals, double the traditions, double the occasions and, yes, double the food from different parts of the world. It’s all fun!! I still remember my first Turkey feast with endless sides on my first Christmas in 2013....
I love, love a noodle kinda diet. Making a giant pot of twirly, slurpy noodles in some kind of rich creamy broth that is spicy, yet a little sweet. Umami, yet with strong citrusy notes. It almost becomes therapeutic. You forget all the worries in the world as you anticipate that bowl, as you start building up the different components of that perfect soup. A good bowl of soup has no beginning or middle or end....
This is an easy and fun way to use up that leftover turkey. The whole family will love this pile of tasty, cheesy goodness. And this great meal happens super fast. So get ready to give your big bird a Mexican twist! This year we wanted to cook up something interesting for you with our leftover turkey. In the past, we have made our White Bean Turkey Chili and Turkey Tikka Masala....
I love making this delicious recipe for Mexican shredded beef because it is so easy, tender, and tasty. I can pretty much have this dish ready in an hour and a half using my Instant Pot pressure cooker, or dump all the ingredients into the crock pot in the morning and then let the beef roast simmer in broth and spices all day long until dinnertime! Then it’s just a matter of pulling out the meat, shredding it with a fork, and stuffing it in a warm flour tortilla with some pico de gallo and homemade guacamole for Taco Tuesday....
Mini Pancakes We are forever fans of my Greek Yogurt Pancakes and I love to use a similar batter to make these mini pancakes. They are a perfect size for a baby-led weaning breakfast, they are delicious with a slice of banana in the middle for banana bites (or you can use another sliced fruit), and they are easy to make. The yogurt in this recipe adds fluffiness and tenderness, and the flavor is that of classic pancakes....
A little sprinkle of this stuff goes beyond steak and grilling though. Chicken, ribs, salmon, veggies… even stews, rices and pastas can get a little help to taste OMG’MAZING!! This one of the few “must haves” in the kitchen is extremely easy to blend in your very home, with most of the ingredients already snuggling somewhere in your pantry. All you have to do is search them and take out your mortar and pestle and get pounding....
When blueberries are fresh and in season, I can’t resist them! Some of our other favorite blueberry recipes are a homemade Blueberry Custard Pie or Homemade Blueberry Muffins with Crumb Topping. Summer has the very best desserts, in my opinion. Peach cobbler, Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding, cherry crisp, raspberry pretzel salad, and strawberry shortcake reign supreme. But this easy blueberry cobbler recipe just might be my favorite of them all!...
If your family loves a good chicken dinner, be sure to also check out our Crispy Cast Iron Skillet Chicken Thighs and Smoked Spatchcock Chicken. Juicy Baked Drumsticks If you’re bored with the same old chicken dinner recipes and need something easy that the whole family will love, these baked chicken drumsticks are going to come in clutch. They’re super simple, take 5 minutes to prep, and they turn out juicy and delicious every time....
It’s a light, meatless pasta meal, yet the firm, buttery eggplant gives it a heartiness that will keep your appetite satisfied. This one definitely deserves a spot in your rotation! We’re big eggplant fans here at GypsyPlate. From creamy and flavorful condiments like Caponata and Moutabal, to decadent mains like Eggplant Parmesan and Moussaka, it’s one of our favorites. This pasta all norma is one dish we’ve been wanting to cook for you for some time....
As they say, chocolate and peanut butter are both great, but they are much better together! I have to agree! Chocolate and peanut butter are one of my favorite flavor combinations. Nothing quite makes me go “oooh” like seeing a peanut butter pie with a chocolate oreo crust. You just know it’ll be rich, decadent, and delicious! Chocolate and peanut butter were just made for each other! We love to make our Homemade Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs every Easter, and our Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies are a year-round, anytime favorite!...
It can be cooked on the grill, roasted, or pan seared. Whatever cooking method you choose, you’re in for a treat. The next time you have some chicken on hand, give this flavor bomb a try… Chicken may be the most versatile meat in your kitchen. It can accommodate any flavors, be it our Italian Cacciatore, Thai Green Curry, or smoky North African Harissa. It’s an especially popular ingredient in Latin cooking, and this Asado is one of the classics....
If you love big bold flavors and savory stews with tender chunks of meat, this Slow Cooker Pork Green Chili could very well be your new favorite dinner. It’s a set-it-and-forget-it approach to a meal that the whole family will appreciate and the leftovers are every bit as delicious the next day. Our recipe uses mostly pantry ingredients and a big pork shoulder roast so it can feed a crowd....
Warm, comforting, and oh-so-satisfying, this Pumpkin Pull Apart Bread is a fun, supremely shareable loaf that is perfect for a breakfast treat, afternoon snack, or simple dessert all season long! The cinnamon spiced glaze takes it right over the top and gives it those cinnamon roll vibe in pull apart form! If you love pumpkin recipes, be sure to try my Glazed Pumpkin Scones and Pumpkin Ice Cream next!...
Chocolate Frosting with Cocoa Powder I love making homemade kids birthday cakes and cupcakes, but I don’t love how many things I have to pull out and wash when making them at home. To help, enter this super simple, one-bowl, no-electric-appliances-needed chocolate frosting! All you need to make this is a bowl and a spoon, and it’s a perfect recipe to cook with the kids, too, because they can make the whole thing....
We love apples prepared in all sorts of ways, including Sliced Baked Apples and Sauteed Apples. And this new version is sort of a mix of those favorites, with an easy pan-cooked method that delivers tender, flavorful apple slices that work for any age in just minutes. This is a favorite easy snack for toddlers, a yummy side to pair with roasted meat like turkey or chicken, and a delicious topping for plain yogurt or oatmeal with fruit....
We rely on pasta to make easy vegetarian meals and this version with peas in the mix is one of our staples. It’s rich in vegetarian protein, it’s very fast, and it’s easy for little kids to eat—and for grownups to enjoy, too. I keep frozen peas in the freezer and pasta in the pantry so I can make this whenever it’s on our menu. You can of course add chicken, diced steak, or shrimp on the side—or another protein....
This is the one you’ll want to slather all over your tacos, burritos, enchiladas and even burgers. Plus, you can use it as a base for some awesome dishes, like our upcoming chile verde. So grab a handful of tomatillos from the market, and welcome this great salsa into your home! We love sauces here at GypsyPlate. If you have some handy, they just make it so easy to add flavor to your food....
Part cake, part cookie, these Strawberry Whoopie Pies boast fresh strawberries in every bite and are filled with a sweet and gooey strawberry marshmallow filling that is messy, but oh-so-worth it. When strawberry season rolls around, we have so many favorite recipes to use them in (besides just eating them fresh!) that it’s hard to choose! Some of our other favorites are a Fresh Strawberry Pie and of course, Strawberry Shortcake!...
When fresh fruit is plentiful, some of our other favorite things to make are Old-Fashioned Fresh Peach Ice Cream, Fresh Strawberry Pie, and Grilled Peaches with Ice Cream. Summer Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Poppy Seed Dressing I don’t know about you guys, but lately my fridge and countertops have been filled to bursting with all the fresh, seasonal fruit that has been available for some pretty amazing prices at our local farmer’s market....
Sweet Potato Chicken Bowls It can be hard to find inspiration to try new meals when you never know what the kids will like, but this sheet pan meal is perfect because the kids can eat the components separate and us parents can have them mixed together in a delicious bowl. And this works for meal prep too: The recipe can be used to make 4 lunches for an adult, 3 lunches for each yourself and a child, or 2 lunches for yourself, a toddler, and a baby....
