We love homemade mac and cheese in all its versions, from One-Pot Mac and Cheese to Cauliflower Mac and Cheese and Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese. And our new favorite? This Green Pasta Sauce, which is essentially a green mac and cheese! This recipe is easy in that we cook the veggies in the same water as the pasta, the sauce can be made separately and frozen for future meals if you prefer to meal prep, and it’s filling enough to work as a vegetarian main dish....
Easy Homemade Ice Cream without a Machine We LOVE homemade ice cream around here and make good use our our ice cream makers all year round, not just during the summertime. But it’s always fun to make ice cream in a bag! It’s a great solution if you… Want ice cream FAST (like 10-15 minutes fast), Don’t have an ice cream maker or forgot to stick the freezer bowl back in the freezer, OR … Are looking for a fun project to entertain the kids and maybe even teach them a little science at the same time!...
Blueberry season gives us all the feels. We just love all the delicious things you can make with them! Some of our other favorite blueberry recipes are a Blueberry Custard Pie or Homemade Blueberry Pie (don’t ask me to choose a favorite because I can’t!), and Bakery Style Blueberry Muffins with Streusel Topping (these get rave reviews – you should check out the comments). If you have never had blueberry delight before, this light, fruity dessert recipe is so gosh-darn delightful, it literally has the word “delight” in its name....
The other night Paul ate three bananas because they were apparently “perfect” and by the next morning they would be past their prime. There is an irrefutable 6 hour window of perfection when it comes to bananas in our household, which is why I make banana bread so often. Are you in the mood for a delicious and decadent sweet breakfast? If so, then you have to try this Nutella Banana Bread recipe!...
Whether you’re cooking for yourself or feeding a crowd, this Rigatoni with Sausage is a straightforward dish that promises to deliver big on flavor, making any mealtime a little more special with minimal effort. Oh I love pasta dishes that are delicious, easy to whip up, and enjoyed by the whole family. My Cheesy Tortellini Bake, Ground Turkey Pasta, and Cajun Shrimp Pasta are just a very few examples of the Pasta Dinner Ideas here on GypsyPlate....
Chocolate Balls I love an easy recipe that doesn’t require turning on the oven, and this one is seriously satisfying. These easy cookies for kids are so easy to make and basically taste like a brownie bite. They have a not-too-sweet cocoa flavor and store so well in the fridge, so you can pull out one (or a few!) whenever the mood strikes. These are yummy with vanilla milk, healthy homemade hot cocoa, or with a simple side of berries....
Baby Formula Baby formula is a key part of the first year of life for so many families and is a nutritious and (usually) easy option for feeding baby. It is a wonderful choice for women who are unable to breastfeed or who do not want to breastfeed, for infants who have medical conditions that limit the options of what they are able to digest, and for any family who chooses it....
We like to change up our chicken dinners over here. Some other favorites are The Best Chicken Stroganoff Recipe, Chicken Flautas, and White Chicken Chili. I’m joining with a few adventurous food blogging friends today to explore the foods of Georgia! The country, not the state. Evelyn, from CulturEatz, hosts a monthly challenge exploring the foods of one country at a time. It’s a bit of a departure from my American Eats series, but one I can definitely get behind and have fun with!...
Can anybody ever have too many chocolate chip cookie recipes? Some of our other favorites are Easy Copycat Levain Chocolate Chip Cookies and The BEST Soft & Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies. I blame Target for this post. I was in the Valentine’s Day section innocently picking up Valentine’s Day cards and treats for my kids’ school friends when I walked past this heart-shaped giant cookie pan. I just couldn’t resist!...
Asian Wraps Craving lettuce wraps but don’t want to go out? These Asian-inspired lettuce wraps are every bit as delicious as the ones you get from your favorite restaurant but you can make them at home for healthy and satisfying main dish or appetizer and fill them to your liking with your favorite toppings and sauces. They are fresh, crisp, and loaded with savory flavors of garlic, ginger, and soy sauce and you can make them in under 30 minutes!...
Look no further! Try my easy, not too sweet and not too spicy, Korean Ground Beef Bowl with all of those Korean BBQ flavors you love… start to finish in 20 minutes. Here we go!! Thanksgiving and Christmas are past us folks. If you are like me, you’re ready to put the Turkey and all those heavy dishes that comes along it in the rear view mirror until next year....
When it comes to Thanksgiving dinner, I have a confession to make. As much as I love the pie, my favorite thing of all is the fresh, homemade dinner rolls. Especially with some homemade raspberry freezer jam to go on them. A roll with jam is ALWAYS my last, ultimate dessert of the day. We love homemade rolls around here! Some of our other favorite roll recipes are these Homemade Brown Bread Dinner Rolls, my delicious Pillsbury Crescent Rolls (Copycat), these Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls, and my Soft Homemade Potato Rolls....
We bake a batch of cookies every week! Some of our other favorites are Andes Mint Cookies, Soft Banana Pudding Cookies and classic Snickerdoodles! Monster cookies are a fun and fantastic way to get all of your favorite cookie experiences in one. They’re a combination of your favorite Peanut Butter and M&M cookies, and Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies all rolled into one. With so much going on in every bite it’s a perfect blend of happiness....
These meatballs are then simmered slow and low in a flavorful tomato-based sauce. Some poached eggs go in between, and then when you open the lid, you are greeted with one beloved dish… Kefta Mkaouara!! We absolutely love Moroccan food, and never miss an opportunity to try it whenever we are anywhere near a Moroccan restaurant. During our Spain and London visits, we had some of the best tagines and kebabs....
Dinnertime SOS I have been waiting so long to share this news with you, and the week has come—the book is officially on sale. Hooray! The book was an instant national bestseller with the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Publisher’s Weekly. This book really encompasses all of my best tips and strategies for getting nutritious, delicious, and easy meals onto the table for your family—to help you stick to your food budget AND work less in the kitchen....
I had braces for seven years of my life (5 as a preteen/teen and 2 as an adult, when it also involved a jaw surgery). SEVEN WHOLE YEARS. Needless to say, I missed out on eating caramel popcorn for a good long while. But I’m making up for it now with this peppermint bark caramel corn! If you love giving edible homemade gifts to friends and neighbors during the season of giving, you might also want to try my Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods, Old-Fashioned Homemade Peanut Brittle, and Gourmet Homemade Caramel Apples!...
Savory breakfasts are so good! Some other favorites you will love are Best Homemade Biscuits and Gravy, Breakfast Burritos, and Easy Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole! When it comes to breakfast at our house, these peppery scrambled macaroni & eggs is the hands down favorite, despite how weird it sounds to have pasta cooked with eggs for breakfast. But I grew up with macaroni & eggs as a part of our regular breakfast rotation, always served with baking powder biscuits and raspberry freezer jam, and it’s still what I ask my mom to make whenever I’m back at home visiting, even though I’m perfectly capable of making it myself....
I love Veggie Nuggets, Broccoli Tots, and Quinoa Fritters—basically any time a veggie is turned into something crunchy that’s perfect for dipping, I’m in. These Broccoli Fritters are a new way to serve up broccoli that’s delicious and also really fast. I love how simple it is to turn broccoli into a full vegetarian meal (or side dish if you prefer). These are great as a baby-led weaning broccoli option or food, as a quick lunch, or as part of a family dinner....
Today’s recipe has been sponsored by The Spice House, however, all opinions are my own. Red, White, and Blueberry Bacon Burger with Basil Aioli When it comes to burgers, I have always loved to pile on alllll the toppings. Which has the downside of me being the most embarrassing burger eater in the history of ever since I’m constantly dripping sauce down my wrists while stuffing a burger into my face....
I love baking with sour cream. It adds such richness and a wonderful tanginess to baked goods, and it pairs especially well with warm spices and fruit like this sour cream apple pie. Add to that a buttery crust and crumbly brown sugar topping and I’m sold. This pie belongs on your Thanksgiving dessert table, but really you should make it all year long! It’s just as good on the 4th of July or for a Sunday treat....
