Hidden Veggie Pasta Sauce I’ve been adding veggies to my pasta sauces for years and years, and I love the flavor of an easy marinara sauce with a few extra ingredients in the mix. To me, this is a great way to add nutrients and flavor without sacrificing expectations. And I love making this recipe in front of my kids so they know what they’re eating—and that they like the veggies in the mix....
Treat yourself to a lobster feast! Lobster dinners are seen as quite a delicacy, but you may not realize just how easy it is to cook. You can make the perfect dinner with lobster in your own kitchen with ease! The lobster tail is the best part of the lobster because it is the meatiest part. I see lobster tails at Costco frequently but especially around the holidays. There are a variety of ways to cook lobster and lots of opinions about the best way to cook it....
Texture Aversions It’s no surprise that it takes time for our little ones to learn to eat, but it might come as a surprise that it can take a fair amount of time for toddlers to be able to handle certain textures. And because there’s such a wide range of normalcy on this topic, it can feel isolating when your kiddo won’t touch foods like meat or bread or any finger foods…and all of their little friends are scarfing it down....
Whatever your favorite Italian sausage, hot or sweet… any veggies you find in your fridge… all submerged under tomato sauce or marinara sauce with loads and loads of mozzarella. End result: gooey, cheeesy goodness. One of the crowd pleasing, happy family week day meals you will make during these hunkered down days! This is going to be a short and sweet post. Not only because it’s a short and sweet recipe, but because I promised my husband....
We love soup season and probably make it at least once a week when the weather is chilly. If you’re looking for some more amazing soup recipes, be sure to try out our Easy Minestrone Soup, Tortellini Soup with Italian Sausage, or maybe our Cheeseburger Soup with Bacon. Whether the temperature is cooling down, someone you love is feeling under the weather, or you are just craving a cozy bowl of soup, this lemon chicken orzo soup is the answer!...
Warning!! This material is very addictive… EAT WITH CAUTION! How will they look? How will they taste? You think some mere eggs can have that effect on you? Sure they can. That’s why they are called “mayak eggs”, you get addicted to them. Mayak literally means “drug or narcotic” in Korean. Get ready to get hooked on my runny, jammy eggs… I’m always on the hunt for new ways to eat my eggs....
This Mediterranean Flatbread is loaded with all the Mediterranean staples, full of delicious flavors in every single bite. Whip up this 20 minute flatbread pizza in your kitchen on busy nights, when those pizza cravings hit hard. No more rolling pizza dough… No more calling the pizza guy (most of the time, take out pizzas are a soggy mess anyway)… Try this quick bake flatbread pizza using some short cuts....
When summer comes around, the grill is king! Some of our other popular outdoor cooking recipes are our Smoked Pork Belly Burnt Ends, Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs, and Blackened Salmon Tacos. Of course we have a serious love of classic beef hamburgers around here, but sometimes we opt for these satisfyingly moist turkey burgers for a change of pace and to keep things on the lighter side. Turkey burgers sometimes get a bad rap, but they can be super mouthwatering when done right!...
There are so many delicious things you can do with apples beyond just apple pie! Some of our other favorite apple recipes are Apple Crisp, Crockpot Apple Butter, Baked Apples, Homemade Apple Fritters, and Homemade Caramel Apples! Please tell me you have a soft spot in your heart for this humble, classic dessert! Even though apple dumplings are lumpy and not much to look at with their misshapen appearance, they never fail to satisfy and they just bring so much joy....
If you love all things peppermint, be sure to also try our Peppermint Bark Cheesecake, Chocolate Peppermint Blossoms, and Candy Cane Peppermint Pie next! There are so many fun and tasty holiday cookies to make that each year I always try at least one or two new-to-me recipes along with some of our tried-and-true favorites. The simple twist of adding broken up bits of candy cane and peppermint extract to a buttery, toffee-flavored chewy chocolate chip cookie dough is a sure-fire way to make it feel like the holidays!...
We love making pizzas at home on Friday nights using this easy homemade pizza sauce and our favorite Pizza Dough Recipe. It’s always fun to make smaller personal pizzas and let everybody top their own! This is the Best Homemade Pizza Sauce! In my quest to make pizza at home that tastes just as good as the kind you get from your favorite pizza place, I feel like I’ve tried dozens of different pizza sauce recipes....
With just a few simple ingredients, and minimal effort, you can have restaurant quality refried beans to serve alongside your tacos, or any of your favorite Mexican dishes. Make a batch tonight, and be amazed by the flavors… Beans are such a versatile, not to mention budget friendly, ingredient. We especially love our Puerto Rican Habichuelas Guisadas and Greek Fasolada Soup. But when taco night comes along, and it often does around here, the only way to go is refried beans....
If you have never ordered blackened salmon at a restaurant then you have been missing out all your life! It’s so insanely flavorful, true, but also the seared outer crust is absolutely incredible! You’ll often see it served with pasta, but it’s just as good with mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, or even some kind of rice on the side. Blackening is a delicious method to use on fish and comes out quite tasty....
I love how the perfectly seasoned, crispy fried shrimp are absolutely piled high on French bread, along with fresh veggies and tangy remoulade sauce. It’s a New Orleans classic that can be found in restaurants all over the Big Easy, and now I can make this incredible sandwich right in my own kitchen… There’s just something special about the Cajun and Creole cuisines of Louisiana. From simple Red Beans and Rice to more elaborate dishes like Grillades and Grits, all of their food is extra delicious....
If you’ve got a sweet tooth with major dessert cravings or looking for a bake sale attention-getter, be sure to try our Gooey Swirled Nutella Brownies, Carmelitas (Oatmeal, Chocolate, Caramel Bars), Cream Cheese Brownies, or S’mores Bars next! I cringe every time I call these 3-layer cookie/brownie/oreo bars “slutty brownies”. As a food writer, a piece of me dies describing these as “so bad, but so good” or making proclamations about how you might feel for indulging in one and still wanting to go back for more....
It’s funny, whenever I am on the lookout for unknown foods my antenna always goes way up when I find something spicy and tangy. I guess it’s predestined. Me and my flavor bomb foods! Even when it’s just a mere veggie dish. This simple dish is packed with loads of vibrant, colorful veggies and flavorful spices and fresh herbs. No wonder chakalaka comes very high on my “cook me please” list....
Make this spicy sausage pasta when your heart craves for something easy, yet tantalizing. This easy pasta dish is perfect for a quick dinner for busy weeknights, but equally wow worthy if you’re looking for an easy pasta dinner for your company get together… We love pasta meals, as they are very comforting and loved by the whole family. From Jambalaya Pasta to Pasta Alla Norma to Gigi Hadid Pasta, and so many more, we have some great pasta meals on GypsyPlate....
This strawberry pretzel salad recipe has been a beloved dish at potluck dinners and family gatherings for decades. Its unique blend of textures and flavors makes it a standout side dish or dessert, loved by both kids and adults alike. The recipe combines a salty-sweet pretzel crust with a tangy cream cheese filling and a sweet strawberry jello topping. The buttery pretzel crust adds a delightful crunch, while the cream cheese layer provides a smooth and creamy contrast....
Having easy snacks and breakfast options on hand is always a big goal of mine and while I sometimes have better weeks than others with it, this Strawberry Smoothie with yogurt makes frequent appearances in our kitchen. It’s easy, flavorful, and it has a really nice mix of nutrients. I also love that I can make it ahead and store it in the fridge until we need it. I drink it right along with my kids!...
Tea Sandwiches for Kids At some point last year, we started having tea parties, and while we usually keep the food simple, we sometimes go all out and include a pile of tea sandwiches in assorted flavors. These finger sandwiches are perfect for kids because the flavors are simple, yet yummy, and so easy for parents to make. too. This can be a fun option for party food, a birthday party, or just a tea party at home with you and the kids....
