Meal planning can be hard. And grocery shopping without a plan can be disastrous. Let me help! Tuesday Cheesy Chicken Tortilla Soup Wednesday Easy Old Fashioned Porcupine Meatballs Thursday TikTok Baked Feta Pasta Friday Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole Bonus Brownie Fudgy Chewy Chocolate Cookies Having a meal plan makes life so much easier. So we have thoughtfully put together a curated menu of 5 amazing dinner recipes each week so you don’t have to plan....
Coming up with healthy toddler meal ideas after a long day—whether you work, stay home, or something in between—is a challenge. It’s often the time of day when they need our attention most, yet they also need to eat. (Did someone say hangry?) I hope that these ideas provide inspiration on those busy nights when you’re scrambling to serve up something healthy. And that they give you permission to take shortcuts in the kitchen whenever you need to....
We’ve compiled this list of the very best Shredded Beef Recipes for you to cook in your own kitchen. They’re easy, delicious and many of them only take 10-15 minutes of preparation time, perfect for anyone who wants a flavorful homemade meal without all the fuss. From iconic Birria Tacos, Ropa Vieja to French Dip Sandwiches and Beef Burritos, there are so many delicious and interesting meals that you can make with shredded beef....
I’m so excited to be participating in the Spring edition of Freaky Friday hosted by Michela from An Affair from the Heart! It’s a fun event where a group of bloggers get together and are secretly assigned another blog to recreate a recipe from. I had so much fun with the Winter Freaky Friday event making this awesome philly cheesesteak dip that I signed up again for another round. Here are all of my other Freaky Friday recipes!...
There’s no shame in admitting I love a hot dog from time to time! Especially a gourmet hot dog that goes beyond your basic hot dog and bun with mustard or ketchup. Wrapping all-beef hot dogs in bacon and then cooking them until crispy takes regular hot dogs to the next level and can be done in the air fryer, oven, grill, stovetop, or even in a deep fryer. My personal favorite method is the air fryer, since we use it all the time, especially for easy things like air fryer grilled cheese....
Summer side dishes are some of our favorites. Be sure to add Summer Fruit Salad, Raspberry Pretzel Salad, and Deviled Egg Potato Salad to your summer cookout menu! Best Corn on the Cob Recipe Boiling corn on the cob is a very common way to cook it due to how incredibly easy this method is, but not all boiled corn recipes are the same. A couple simple, extra additions will give you the best boiled corn on the cob of your life!...
Iron-Rich Foods for Kids Ensuring that your kids are getting enough iron can seem hard when they’re in a phase of picky eating—or just not eating a ton. But since iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia are common issues with kids and can impact their development and behavior, it’s important to try to include iron-rich foods in their daily meals. For some context, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, “Among children ages 1 to 3 years, iron deficiency occurs in 6....
Best Beef Shish Kabob Recipe Tired of grilling boring chicken? I don’t blame you! These super flavorful beef kabobs are a total game changer for your backyard barbecues. Be ready to share the recipe because friends, neighbors, and family members will be clamoring to know what’s in the marinade and why the juicy bites of steak and veggies are just so dang good! Kabobs are a meal all on their own, but if you are having a cookout, consider serving them with our favorite Broccoli Salad or a cool & classic Macaroni Salad....
From the time they were little, our kids have been in the kitchen mostly just out of necessity—they’re often around when we need to cook! And we love to bake together for the holidays or whenever we want to share dessert. I’ve found that if you think through a few logistics ahead of time, you can set yourself and the kids up for a successful and fun baking session, without too much stress....
If you love cookie butter, be sure to also check out our Cookie Butter Rice Krispie Treats next! I have been wanting to add a cookie butter cookie to my collection for quite a while now and finally got around to it this week. I think I made 6 different batches of these Crumbl-inspired cookies, testing ratios of flour, cookie butter, and using ground Biscoff cookie crumbs before settling on the perfect version to share with your today....
When summer rolls around, these are some of our other favorite fruit desserts using the fresh fruit that is in season: Fresh Peach Cobbler à la Mode, Cherry Vanilla Ice Cream, Strawberry Peach Crumble, and Raspberry Pretzel Salad. Blackberry Nectarine Crumble This Blackberry Nectarine Crumble has big, juicy blackberries and sweet-tart nectarines bubbling beneath a warm, buttery crumble topping. Yes, please! It seems to me that there are two types of people in the world: those who prefer chocolate desserts and those who prefer fruit desserts....
The first time I ever had this cake I fell head-over-heels in love with it. I was living in New Jersey and a family from my church congregation invited me over for dinner. I don’t remember the rest of the meal, but this delicious blueberry coffee cake made in a bundt pan that they served for dessert was easily one of the best things I had ever tasted! Let me be the first to tell you that this blueberry sour cream coffee cake recipe is one to keep around in your cookbook cabinet....
I’m kind of obsessed with nutty desserts, whether they use almonds, pecans, walnuts, pistachios, or peanuts. Some of our other favorites are Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars, Toasted Almond Ice Cream, and Pistachio Macarons! Cupcakes with a Crunch A while ago my husband was craving my Burnt Almond Cake, except he specifically requested that I make it in cupcake form. He grew up in San Jose, California, less than a mile from Dick’s Bakery where they were famous for their burnt almond cake....
Moilee curry is a delicious coconut based curry from Kerala. It’s typically made with fish, but the delicious creamy spiced curry sauce pairs beautifully with vegetables as well. To be honest, the sauce is so delicious on it’s own I would happily slurp it as a soup! Coconut curries are common in Southern India, which is great for vegetarians and vegans. The sauces are typically already vegan! Leave out the meat, and throw in some veggies, tofu, or dumplings and you have yourself an extra tasty, extra flavorful, extra satisfying meal....
Tender cube steak is batter fried, and then smothered in a creamy white country gravy. Yeah, that screams “Cracker Barrel”, doesn’t it? Whip up this classic soul food recipe in your kitchen, and be ready for rave reviews. Just one thing. No calorie counting allowed! Having married a Southerner, I’ve been introduced to some incredible comfort food recipes like Biscuits and Gravy, Smothered Chicken, and my personal favorite, Shrimp and Grits....
All this, when cooked slow and low, creates an amazingly finger-licking chicken stew. I bet you have seen many chicken stews over the years. Now, it’s about time to check out my version, which is amped up with more seasonings and more veggies, and that of course means more flavors… I was thinking of making chicken stew for a long time, but seriously couldn’t find any basic stew, which is not regional or exotic, with just the right kind of flavors I was looking for....
I was always intrigued by Borscht. It looks so pretty with its bright reddish-pink color, and I wondered how this soup would taste. While having lunch with my friend, we got talking about food from Russia and Ukraine, and Borscht kept coming back into the conversation. It’s such a beloved soup for many, and they are very passionate when it comes to cooking Borscht. There are probably as many borscht recipes out there as there are cooks....
Sweet, chewy, and citrusy, these tropical Coconut Lime Macarons can be coated with white chocolate for an exquisitely tasty treat that will make you think of blue waters and white sand beaches! They are like little bites of paradise! If you love all things coconut & lime, be sure to also try our Lime Meltaway Shortbread Cookies, Key Lime Pie, and Coconut Lime Glazed Banana Bread! Coconut is such a fun ingredient because it not only adds delicious flavor to baked goods, but an interesting chewy texture that you really don’t get from anything else....
Creamy Zuppa Toscana flavors just get amplified by sun dried tomato pesto along with cheesy, pillowy tortellini. This soup has robust Italian flavors coming from sausage and seasonings. So, so good. You just have to try it out to hunt down these great flavors… This soup is my go-to for those busy days when I get home and want something easy, but still crave a delicious dinner instead of takeout or something boring....
Turn your appetizer game up with this Crispy Goat Cheese Bites recipe. They’re the perfect party appetizer—not only are they simple to make but they’re the perfect addition to any occasion, be it the bustling holiday season or a casual summer gathering. Quick, easy, and with a golden crust of breadcrumbs that have been cooked to crispy perfection, these cheesy bites are irresistible. Try them in portions of 4 balls as a starter with a small and simple salad on the side for a dinner party, or on a sharing appetizer table with dips, jams, and other appetizers for your New Year’s Eve celebration!...
