It’s a hearty mix of chicken, sausages, and tangy, slightly spicy cherry peppers in a delicious white wine sauce. Once you taste it, you’ll want to make it a regular on your menu. Trust me, it’s a winner! Recently, I’ve been cooking a lot of Italian-American foods. From Chicken Vesuvio to Sunday Gravy to everyone’s favorite Spaghetti and Meatballs. Probably because we’ve been watching the Sopranos. Now this Chicken Scarpariello has been one of my favorite’s for years....
I’m a big fan of mixing different seafoods into one dish. I’ve pretty much perfected Moqueca, a Brazilian seafood stew. This past New Year’s I tried my hand at Cioppino, and the results were so good that Alpana said “this needs to be on GypsyPlate!” What is Cioppino? Cioppino is a stew that was born in the fishing wharves of San Francisco in the late 1800s.So the story goes, when a fisherman came back empty-handed, he would walk around with a pot to the other fishermen asking them to chip in whatever they could....
Baked Chicken Nuggets For the longest time, I didn’t even try to make homemade chicken nuggets because I didn’t think my kids would like them as much as the ones from the freezer aisle. Then I randomly made them one day and my older kiddo declared them to be the “best chicken ever!” And they instantly went into the regular dinner rotation in our house. I know making a homemade chicken nugget recipe can feel daunting since sometimes the ingredients seem too complex, but this recipe is super straightforward....
This one is there for you to brighten up any meal of the day. Dig into it with your scrambled eggs and toast first thing in the morning, or along with your favorite sandwich for lunch, or use it as a topping for your taco night. Its buttery delicious flavors, thanks to avo and mozz, are surely going to be your favorite this coming summer… My favorite kind of salad involves lots and lots of avocado....
Desserts for Kids To make it even easier for you to find the best desserts for kids, this post is here to help. Included below are all of my top recipes across the whole dessert category so you can more easily find the one you want to make. There are allergy-friendly cookies great for class parties. No-bake puddings and frozen yogurt recipes for when you want yummy in the moment. Plus cupcakes and cakes for birthdays and holidays, and so much more....
Doro Wat is a very simple yet iconic chicken stew made with just a few key ingredients. It has chicken cooked with onions, garlic, ginger, and a mix of spices called berbere. There’s also spiced butter (niter kibbeh) for extra flavor, and hard-boiled eggs are added towards the end to make it more filling. Yes, I know there are a few ingredients here that might sound a bit unfamiliar, but don’t worry, I’ll be telling you all about them....
Every time I go to Costco I am tempted by the beautiful fresh croissants on display in the bakery section. But we can never get through them before they start going stale, which happens quickly. And even though you can freeze croissants and reheat, it’s just not the same as when they are fresh. But dip them in a simple syrup and slather them with almond frangipane filling then bake them and you can give them new life as these easy almond croissants that taste remarkably similar to my Almond Bear Claws with a fraction of the work....
I’m not ashamed to admit that I have a deep and abiding love for fruity dessert salads served with dinner. And this cranberry fluff salad is one of the best! I’m hard-pressed choosing between this one and my cranberry jello salad, which is always popular on the blog time of year. I like my cranberry fluff salad with the cranberries a little less chopped up than some other super pink versions that you might see....
If you haven’t had corn casserole before, it’s one of the best comfort foods ever. The edges are slightly chewy and crisp and the center is fluffy and creamy. And every bite is studded with sweet corn kernels. It looks like cornbread or a cake when you pull it out of the oven, but underneath the top crust it’s wonderfully soft and creamy inside. You don’t serve it in slices like cornbread, but instead scoop it out....
We love to serve these egg noodles with the BEST Homemade Swedish Meatballs, our favorite Beef Stroganoff, and in Slow Cooker Beef and Noodles! I learned to make homemade egg noodles from my mom when I was young. I still remember her mixing together the dough and rolling them out thin on our kitchen table. Cutting the noodles out with the pizza cutter into ribbons was always my favorite part....
If we are doing Mexican night, you better believe this easy salsa is going to be on the table, right along with The BEST Guacamole Ever and probably some fresh, Easy Homemade Flour Tortillas. Fresh Salsa When I was 16, I got my first ever “real” job at a Mexican restaurant which came with one huge perk – I could eat as much fresh chips and salsa as I wanted....
Pear Popsicles Last year I discovered that canned pears make the most delicious single-ingredient popsicles that are SO helpful for soothing sore throats. They also have fiber and hydration, which makes them helpful for toddler constipation, too. That means this is a great recipe to keep in mind as a natural remedy for many ailments the kids may face. You can keep pears on hand as a pantry staple and make them whenever needed....
While zucchini is typically thought of as a summer veggie—and rightfully so as that’s when we tend to have those baseball bat-sized ones from the garden!—it’s also a wonderful side dish to serve up for any family dinner all year long. Plus, it cooks so quickly! This Roasted Zucchini cooks in about 10 minutes and even gets a little sweet as it roasts. You can serve it as is or topped with a little Parmesan cheese—it’s easy and delish....
We love making baked donuts at home and I knew I needed to share a chocolate version—because sometimes that’s just the flavor we want! This recipe is a similar batter to my chocolate muffins, but they bake up quickly in a donut pan for the fun shape kids love. There is also the option to add an easy chocolate glaze and sprinkles, of course! We love these as a fun toddler breakfast or as a snack to make at home—and they are a fun Halloween treat, too....
Cinnamon Muffins Sweet, tender muffins with just enough cinnamon-sugar topping to turn them into a donut-like treat? We’re so in! And these muffins, while tasting delish, are a nutritious breakfast for kids that us parents will love too. Bonus: You can easily make this muffin recipe egg-free and dairy-free for kids with allergies or families who eat vegan. The sweetness in these apple cinnamon muffins comes from a combination of applesauce and maple syrup....
Pancake Recipes for Kids Pancakes are such an easy toddler breakfast and snack option for kids, especially since the batter is so easy to make. And with a wide range of versatile flavor options, we can choose the ones our kids will love best. Below, find my best pancake recipes for babies, toddlers, and everyone else in the family. In each recipe you’ll also find more specifics, plus storage information. You can freeze pancake recipes to quickly reheat on a future day, too....
Buckwheat Pancakes I love having easy options for weekend breakfasts—especially recipes that work for family and friends with gluten intolerances. These pancakes are one of my favorite options. Using buckwheat flour ensures they are packed with nutrients, and it’s such a versatile flavor that you can mix in any add-in your family likes. They have a mellow taste that’s enhanced by cinnamon, vanilla, and any fruit you decide to add. These pancakes also store really well in a container in the fridge or in a bag in the freezer....
Vegan Banana Pancakes Making banana pancakes without eggs or dairy is easier than you might realize—and it’s such a handy option if you run out of eggs, have allergies or intolerances in the house, or are eating (or feeding) vegans. Banana is a great binder all on its own, so there’s not much you need to do to the batter to get it to hold together well. These are flavorful, moist pancakes great for babies, toddlers, and older kids, too....
I promise you, these Greek meatballs are much, much easier to cook than trying to pronounce them. If you really want to impress those already wowed people who have had just one bite into them, here is how to pronounce Soutzoukakia: These plump oblong shaped meatballs are packed with loads of aromatics and fresh herbs, smothered in a cinnamon-y wine enhanced rich tomato sauce laced with cumin… Ahmm, so not Greek....
Our family is obsessed with all things Harry Potter, so I figured why not celebrate his July 31st birthday by recreating his 11th birthday cake from the first Harry Potter Book? When Rubeus Hagrid showed up to deliver Harry his Hogwarts acceptance letter and school list in “The Sorcerer’s Stone”, he also has a birthday cake for Harry. It’s the first birthday cake Harry ever receives in his life. You might notice that in the book’s account, the writing on the cake is spelled correctly and it only mentioned green icing....
