Whether you’re looking for a simple, healthy snack or a flavorful side dish to spice up your meal, edamame is a great choice. And today we’ve got you covered with both the classic salted taste and a variation for a spicy garlic edemame. Easy to cook and oh boy, so addictive, this is one snack you can’t stop popping into your mouth. If you ask me what’s my go to appetizer or starter to order in any Asian restaurant, edamame it is....
We love all the classic holiday Christmas cookies, even if you really don’t need an excuse to make these year-round. These Reese’s peanut butter cup cookies are a fun variation on our classic peanut butter blossoms. In fact, the cookie dough is the same recipe, the only difference is baking these in a mini muffin pan and pressing an unwrapped mini Reese’s peanut butter cup into each one! This results in a bite-size cookie that is slightly more dense (in the best possible way) with a peanut butter and chocolate core....
Easy Shrimp and Noodles My kids, like many, are fans of all things related to noodles, so I try to use them to stretch their palates. When we lived in a small town and had few takeout options, this was a recipe I turned to regularly. It’s easy to vary based on the veggies you have on hand, and it’s really straightforward to make. This is also an easy recipe to whip up since the vegetables and shrimp cook together in a skillet as the noodles boil....
I know that many kids are fans of plain cheese quesadillas or bean and cheese quesadillas, and we make them a lot in our house for easy meals, but I also like to make a version with greens—yet that taste just as good. We love to share a batch of these Spinach Quesadillas on Tuesday nights when we have Mexican food because they’re easy, nutritious, and they store well if made ahead or warmed up as leftovers....
It’s not just your typical spaghetti. It’s a vibrant, comforting meal that’s perfect when you want to shake things up a bit on pasta night. I think it’s a great way to to introduce a bit of Mexican flair into my kitchen, turning it into an entirely new and exciting pasta dinner. Pasta isn’t usually the first thing that comes to my mind when thinking about Mexican cuisine, but there are few hidden gems out there....
It only takes minutes of your time, but will take your Tex-Mex nights to a whole new level. Use it on chicken, beef, shrimp, or even veggies. Any way you use it, you’re in for one flavorful dinner! In case you didn’t know by now, homemade spice mixtures are the way to go. The stuff you buy in stores is usually too salty and full of cornstarch. Why would I want cornstarch in a spice mix?...
Whenever the weather warms up, and we’re spending more and more time outside, I try to keep our freezer stocked with nourishing and yummy fruit popsicles. This recipe is a simple one, but it’s a nice combination of produce, protein, a little fat, and refreshing flavor. I usually don’t make a habit out of hiding vegetables in our food—I want the kids to know what’s in their food so they can know they like it when they see it again—so I often have my kids help me make this recipe so they can see what goes inside....
There are few things that make me happier than a nutritious, healthy breakfast recipe for kids I can make ahead of time, and this one fits that criteria—with the added benefit of it being SO much easier to eat than a bowl of oatmeal. Little hands can pick it up and eat it, we can eat it with one hand while we do all of the other things (if needed), and it’s even great packed as an on-the-go meal....
Some days, nothing hits like the crunch and subtle savory flavor of a peanut puff and, for that reason, they are a very favorite store-bought snack. I love that they are safe for little kids to eat from a texture perspective (as opposed to crunchier, harder chips and tortilla chips which can be a choking hazard). They’re also an easy way to offer and introduce peanuts to babies and toddlers, which is important to do soon after starting solids as a way to help lower the rates of food allergies....
Weekends were made for special breakfasts like these pancakes! Be sure to check out some other reader favorites like How to Make the BEST French Toast, Crepes (with loads of filling ideas), and Overnight Sourdough Waffles. I really, really like pancakes. Especially big, fluffy buttermilk pancakes or interestingly flavored pancakes like lemon ricotta pancakes. So a few years back when a friend posted on FB about the box mix toasted coconut pancakes from Trader Joe’s, I went out and bought some that day....
I first made these cupcakes when my oldest daughter turned three and we shared them with a few friends. My girl was obsessed with pink then, so these pale pink cupcakes were made with that love in mind. But I also was happy to offer her a festive birthday treat that had real berries inside! I use fresh strawberries to make a quick strawberry puree that delivers a big burst of fresh berry flavor....
Some garlic, some parm and loads of butter is all you need is to make these finger licking wings, which everyone can’t have enough of. They’re oven roasted, or cook in an air fryer, to golden crispy perfection outside and juicy and tender when you get to bite into them. All get tossed with a cheesy, garlicky, buttery homemade sauce. Make a giant batch, as they are going to be out so fast that people will be asking for more… You’re absolutely going to fall head over heels with these Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings!...
I have to admit that I get bored with vegetables. I know I need to eat them, and it’s not that I don’t like them really, it’s just that they aren’t as fun to make or eat as s’mores cupcakes or chewy brownie cookies. But I try to always make it a priority to serve plenty of veggies at mealtime, even when I don’t particularly feel like it. I keep things fresh by changing up our vegetable choices or cooking them in different ways....
How to Freeze Rhubarb The rhubarb plant we have in our garden always surprises me when it’s ready—and I’m not always ready to use it. To make sure it stays fresh and I can put it to use when I have time and other fresh ingredients to pair it with, I use this easy method to freeze it for future use in pies, crisps, cobblers, and/or jam. You can use this method to freeze rhubarb from your garden, the grocery store, or the farmer’s market....
We happened to get a fresh pumpkin from a local farmer and I knew I wanted to turn it into puree to use in Easy Pumpkin Pie, Easy Pumpkin Cake, and Healthy Pumpkin Bars. I’d never done it before and found it to be so satisfying (and easier than I expected), so I wanted to share the process if you find fresh pie pumpkins. And especially since it’s a nice option if you can’t find canned pumpkin as sometimes the supply ebbs and flows....
Transition to a Toddler Bed Moving from a crib to a toddler bed is one of those transitions that comes with so much excitement, but it is often a milestone that can have a giant impact on sleep for the entire family. Whether it’s getting in and out of bed, waking up too early, or another challenge, this guide to the transition is here to help. As a mom to three kids, I’ve made this transition three times and I learned one key thing along the way—it can be much, much easier if the child is a little bit older than we initially assume is right for this milestone....
We love starting our morning off with a delicious savory breakfast. More of our favorite breakfast recipes are Easy Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole, Eggs Benedict, and Peppery Scrambled Macaroni & Eggs. This recipe is an all-time favorite hearty Mexican breakfast. Whether you are celebrating or just craving Mexican food, this is a very easy recipe to throw together and is sure to leave you full and satisfied. We don’t go out for breakfast often, but when we do my favorite places are ones with Mexican breakfast options like chilaquiles, migas, or hearty and mouthwatering huevos rancheros!...
I am pretty obsessed with quick bread if you haven’t noticed. From my classic Banana Bread to its chocolatey cousin, Double Chocolate Banana Bread, all the way to this Carrot Bread, and even my Lemon Poppyseed Zucchini Bread, I just know there is another fruity, veggie, and sweet flavor combination worth trying in a quick bread loaf. This blueberry lemon bread has a classic flavor combination of sweet and tart blueberries, with citrusy and tart lemons that tastes like Spring to me!...
If you love lobster and shellfish in general, you might also want to check out our post on how to grill Alaskan King Crab Legs or make Pan Seared Scallops! A Maine Summer Favorite The real point of a lobster roll is to celebrate the famous shellfish that Maine is so well-known for. Lobster roll purists are known to vehemently attack efforts to gussy up what is essentially a simple sandwich made with fresh lobster meat, a bit of mayo, and maybe a tiny bit of finely chopped celery or chives....
Why? This Maple Pecan Salmon is perfectly cooked with not only salt, pepper and butter (the usual fare) but with a little help from sweet maple syrup, a tad bit zingy from mustard and cayenne, and some crunch from those yum pecans. The end result… A CONVERT TO SALMON LOVER!! Coming from me, that’s a BIG THING. Yeah, I wasn’t much into salmon before. You may say “what, such people exist?...
