Hollandaise is a sauce traditionally made of egg yolks and butter with a squeeze of lemon juice and a dash of cayenne or black pepper. It’s notoriously tricky to make as you have to emulsify the egg yolks with the rest of the ingredients (which are mainly butter) over heat without scrambling them. Luckily, the vegan version is not only much heart healthier, but it’s one of the easiest things to make!...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! That is, it’s mango season! Specifically champagne/ataúlfo mango season. We might be able to find mangoes year round in most parts of the United States, but it’s typically the larger red and green skinned varieties which tend to be less sweet and more fibrous. Ataúlfo mangoes on the other hand are beautifully golden hued on the inside and out, they border on too sweet with the most delicate buttery flesh....
This homemade Cherry Chip Layer Cake made from scratch and topped with bright, beautiful maraschino cherries! Is it retro-modern? Is it vintage? Idk, but it’s definitely delicious. I take my cake baking very seriously and work hard to give you recipes that deliver consistently delicious results. If you love making cake recipes from scratch, be sure not to miss my Best Red Velvet Cake, Yellow Cake with Chocolate Frosting, or Homemade German Chocolate Cake!...
Toddler Lunch Ideas Since coming up with toddler lunch ideas, preschool lunch ideas, daycare lunch ideas, and easy toddler lunches is such a huge challenge for so many parents, so these doable ideas are here to help. These healthy toddler lunch ideas will help you come up with easy-to-pack toddler lunches that are also yummy and affordable. Each packed lunch can be enjoyed right out of a lunch box, no reheating required, whether your toddler goes to daycare or preschool–or just needs a meal to take on the go....
Not only is chicken sausage delicious, it’s also a healthier alternative to pork sausage. This list has cozy soups, hearty pastas, tasty appetizers and a ton more ideas, the sky’s the limit! Whether you’re hosting company or just looking for a super quick weeknight dinner, you’ll find something on this list. Go through this whole list of easy chicken sausage recipes, they’re sure to be big hits! Chicken Sausage Recipes: 1....
Mango Puree Mango is one of my older kid’s favorite fruits, so we almost always have some in the fridge or freezer. And once I realized that it was so easy to transform into puree when we had a baby in the house, everyone has been enjoying it. This homemade baby food is naturally sweet and creamy. It’s really intensely flavorful and can be served on its own or paired with other foods including Baby Oatmeal, Mango Yogurt, Baby Pancakes, and, really, anything you think sounds good....
Kids Lunch Recipes Making healthy foods ahead of time for lunch is one of the best ways to ensure our kids are eating well throughout the week—and that we’re not scrambling for lunch when everyone is hungry. These recipes are great to meal prep and they can be served to toddlers and big kids alike. And even if you don’t find time ahead to make these easy kids lunch recipes, you can prepare them in the morning or right before lunch to serve up an easy meal....
How to Reduce Food Waste According to the NRDC, up to 40% of the food in the U.S. is never eaten, which may ring true if you’re feeding a little kid with variable preferences. (Anyone else have a toddler who likes to take one bite of something and claim to be done??) And while larger-scale programs to reduce food waste and keep it out of landfills may vary from community to community, there are small ways you can make a fairly big impact at home....
Quick Dinner Ideas for Kids Whether you work, stay home, do some mix of the two, have one kiddo or 7, love to cook or hate it, serving up dinner that the kids and adults can agree on when you’re short on time is HARD. (And it’s hard even for those of us who write about it for a living!) To hopefully help give you a few new quick and easy ideas to share with your family, these 7 recipes are ready in about 20-30 minutes OR LESS and are designed for everyone at your table....
Brussels sprouts have transformed from a once-overlooked vegetable to a beloved staple in many kitchens, including ours, especially when prepared in the air fryer. This Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts recipe enhances their natural flavors while achieving that much-desired crispy texture. The hot air of the air fryer crisps the outer leaves of the sprouts, turning them almost chip-like in their crunchiness, yet the insides remain tender and sweet. Whether you’re a seasoned air fryer enthusiast or just hopping on the air fryer bandwagon, this recipe offers a fresh take on enjoying one of your favorite vegetables....
If you don’t love Mac and Cheese, raise your hand. Oh, I don’t see any hands! That’s because everyone loves it. It’s absolutely irresistable. I have to admit, I grew up on those boxes of mac and cheese. And, yes, I will still chow down happily on some powdered Kraft mac any day of the week. But when you make it from scratch, it’s just so much better. I mean it’s a whole new level of deliciousness....
One of my biggest complaints about both banana bread and zucchini bread is that it can take up to an hour (or more!) to bake. By baking this bread in an 8×8-inch pan rather than a loaf pan, we can cut the baking time in half. This makes it so much easier to make…and faster to enjoy! And it’s a delicious way to serve veggies for breakfast. This baked oatmeal uses rolled oats as the base, so it’s packed with fiber and whole grains....
These bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers are the perfect party appetizer, and great for game day snacking! With the winning combinations of the smoky crispy bacon wraps, rich cream cheese and cheddar filling, and the mild jalapeño spice, there’s an explosion of flavor in every bite. So to all you football fans out there, this one is for you. I’m completely obsessed with the flavor of these jalapeño poppers, you need to try them!...
Not all sugar cookies are created equal. Too many are bland, too hard, too soft, to crunchy or dry, or spread too much. This easy sugar cookie recipe solves all those problems! These are the best sugar cookies with a moist, chewy texture that almost melts in your mouth with the perfect amount of sweetness. We make these every year for multiple occasions (or no occasion at all!) and always get requests for the recipe!...
Nothing beats this Strawberry Cupcakes Recipe Making fresh strawberry cupcakes from scratch might seem imposing in the face of a convenient box cake mix. But let me tell you, a strawberry cake mix can’t come close to replicating these light and fluffy strawberry cupcakes made with real strawberry flavor in the form of a reduced strawberry puree and diced fresh strawberries swirled into the batter. I have been making this strawberry cupcake recipe for years and they are always fun to take to social gathering because they garner ooh’s and ahh’s from others who love the perfectly pale pink color (all natural unless you opt to add some food coloring (affiliate link)) and the real fresh strawberry taste....
Toddler Books As we start to head into the holiday season, I thought I’d share some of our favorite food-related story books. My family has loved these books and I updated the list to include ones that are favorites in other families, too. I love reading about food—and giving these books as toddler gifts—since it can be a safe way to explore all sorts of food without there being any pressure what-so-ever on a kiddo to eat it....
In case you haven’t noticed, we kind of like Mediterranean food. So much so, that our recently published very first eBook was all about our favorite Mediterranean dishes. Take a peek at it: Best of GypsyPlate: Mediterranean Recipes. What is Bifteki Bifteki, also known as Biftekia, are basically just the Greek version of hamburgers. But instead of being eaten in a bun, the patties are served with potatoes that bake with the patties....
Breakfast Ideas without Eggs I know it can seem like eggs are the only option for breakfast, so use this post to help expand the range of ideas in your rotation. This can help if there’s an egg allergy in the house and the family can’t have eggs, or if you simply run out or want other options. In this post, you’ll find ideas for egg-free recipes including yogurt, muffins, pancakes, smoothies, shakes, and more....
Years ago Olive Garden had a dish called “chicken con broccoli” which was my favorite thing on the menu. They got rid of it and Olive Garden has never been the same for me again. This Chicken Broccoli Pasta is inspired by the dish I remember, except that instead of using orecchiette pasta I’m using penne because that is what we usually have on hand. My creamy chicken broccoli pasta recipe is a combination of tender chicken pieces and fresh broccoli florets tossed in a creamy parmesan sauce with a good amount of garlic....
Between my recipes for Zuppa Toscana, Olive Garden Salad Dressing, and Soft Garlic Parmesan Homemade Breadsticks, you might have already guessed that I’m a fan of Olive Garden. Or at least I used to be! It’s been ages since I have eaten there. And to be honest, we now prefer making our Olive Garden favorites at home anyway! It’s fun to see if I can recreate our menu favorites myself at home, like this Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo recipe!...
