We love our marinades here at GypsyPlate. Maybe you’ve tried out Cuban mojo marinade, Jamaican jerk marinade or North African chermoula. This is a super easy way to add great flavor to your food! What is Carne Asada? Literally translating to “grilled steak”, carne asada is a typical steak preparation in Mexico and Central America. It is frequently used as a filling for tacos and burritos. The most important part of making a good carne asada is the marinade....
For more delicious bean recipes, be sure to try my Instant Pot Refried Beans, Instant Pot Pork and Beans, and Best Baked Beans recipes! You’ll love Frijoles Charros (Charros Beans) Multiple ways to make them! You can make these in the Instant Pot, on the stovetop, or in the slow cooker, depending on how much time you have and which method you like best! I’ve included cooking instructions for each approach below....
This recipe never fails to surprise me with both its ease and its deliciousness. It’s from a friend who’s daughter absolutely loved cheesy spinach when she was a year old. This was remarkable for many reasons, especially since greens are often a tough sell with kids. But Violet’s mama, Virginia Sole-Smith, is also super smart and figured out a crazy-quick and yummy way to make greens for kids that even the littlest eaters love....
Who doesn’t love a good ice cream cone? Or maybe you prefer yours in a bowl. Either way, digging into something sweet, cold, and filled with cookies on that hot summer day is sure to put a smile on everyone’s face. I love it so much I have even made a Oreo Cookies & Cream Cake that is like the ice cream but in a layer cake form. I have a LOT of ice cream recipes on here because it’s one of our favorite things to make during the summer, but really all year long....
If you are into giant, gourmet cookies like these ones, be sure to also check out our Fluffernutter Cookies, Big Blue Monster Stuffed Cookies, and Almond Joy Cookies. On West 74th Street in New York City, there is a bakery that has risen to fame among cookie connoisseurs for it’s thick, almost scone-like cookies that are about 6 ounces each. That’s almost ½ a pound per cookie! If you are planning a visit to the city, Levain Bakery should be on your foodie bucketlist, along with Magnolia Bakery (be sure to try their famous Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding), Milk Bar, Maman, and Jacques Torres Chocolate....
Shrimp is one of our favorite proteins for weeknight dinners because it is so versatile, tasty, and quick. Some other favorite shrimp recipes that you might want to try are our Easy Honey Walnut Shrimp, Angel Hair Pasta with Shrimp, Tomatoes, and Basil, and Shrimp Etouffee. When Paul and I were young lawyers working at big firms before the kids came along, I would often stock our freezer with a couple bags of Bertolli’s frozen meals that I could just toss in the skillet when I got home late and didn’t want to go out or even think about what to cook for the two of us....
This creamy mushroom pasta dish is from the cookbook Vegan Reset: The 28-Day Plan to Kickstart Your Healthy Lifestyle by Kim-Julie Hansen of Best of Vegan. It’s a delicious and incredibly easy pasta meal, full of garlicky mushrooms a luscious cream sauce. Vegan Reset is a cookbook designed for people looking to eat a healthy and whole foods diet, whether you are new to eating vegan or just want to focus on eating well....
Love a good snack mix? Us too! Some of our other favorites are S’mores Snack Mix, Lucky Charms Snack Mix, and classic Puppy Chow (aka Muddy Buddies). I didn’t use to be a big fan of Valentine’s Day, but ever since having kids it has actually become one of my favorite holidays! We draw names and do “secret cupid” gifts for each other in the weeks leading up to the holiday....
You’ll love this Apple Pie with Crumb Topping My pie-crust averse husband has improved in his appreciation for a perfect pie crust over our marriage, but he will still choose dutch apple pie with it’s crumble topping over an old-fashioned apple pie with both a top and bottom crust. And okay, I’m right there with him now. I’m not sure which one of us is the better influence on the other at this point....
Beans are not only delicious but also healthy and filling! Be sure not to miss some of our other favorite bean recipes, like Charro Beans (Frijoles Charros), Cafe Rio Black Beans, and our Best Baked Beans. Instant Pot Refried Beans For a long time I resisted getting an Instant Pot pressure cooker. Even once I got one, I was intimidated by it and would still make beans on the stovetop, like these Brazilian Black Beans Without A Pressure Cooker....
I’m obsessed with the cinnamon-sugar flavor of churros. We love making our favorite copycat Disneyland churro toffee to share with friends and neighbors and when I’m feeling ambitious I will even make homemade churros from scratch. But this churro popcorn lets me get my churro fix the easiest way possible in just about 10 minutes! This Churro Popcorn has the perfect combination of buttery, sweet, salty, and spiced to level up your snacking at the holidays!...
I love having a stable of easy snacks that I can make in minutes without turning on the oven, and this collection of no bake snacks includes many of our favorites. There are no-bake granola bars, no-bake energy bites, bites that taste like cookie dough, and even no-bake cookies. Many of these recipes are made without added sugars and each includes a nice mix of nutrients to ensure that the kids snack is filling and energizing....
These healthy baked Oatmeal Bars are one of my favorite ways to serve up a lot of nutrients in an easy-to-eat format. The carrots blend into the batter so while you can see them, the aren’t an obvious texture distraction. The blueberries add some sweetness and vitamins. The combo of the two really adds such yummy flavor. We love these for snack time and also breakfast. I like to pair them with a toddler smoothie, yogurt for babies or toddlers, or cooked eggs....
If you love Asian-inspired flavors like this, you should try my Thai Peanut Sauce Noodles, Bulgogi Korean Beef Tacos, Japanese Chicken Curry, or Easy Chicken Fried Rice too! Pad Kee Mao Recipe Drunken Noodles, also known as Pad Kee Mao, is a popular Thai dish that’s all about bold flavors and contrasting textures. Ready in just 35 minutes, these spicy Thai noodles are perfect for busy nights, but with such a unique flavor, they’re a great option for dinner parties too!...
Turkey Wrap Recipe There was a day recently when my daughter wanted a turkey kids sandwich for lunch, but we were out of bread and had only tortillas. We made a simple wrap instead, and I was so happy (and admittedly surprised) to see how much she enjoyed it. The idea is so simple, but we have found a few tips that make it tastier, have a better texture, and hold together well enough for little kids to pick up....
I love baking for babies and toddlers, especially when it’s for their big first birthday. And this list includes my best easy first birthday cakes that are designed to be easy for baby to eat and easy for you to bake. You’ll find kids birthday cakes including smash cake recipes, layer cake recipes, fruit-flavored cakes, cakes made without added sugar, cakes made without refined sugar, and more so you can choose the one that your baby will love....
This creamy salmon soup, known in its homeland as Lohikeitto, is a soup you need to make if looking for new flavors in your bowl. Soup season is in full swing. From complex pots like Caldo de Pollo to simple and easy Greek Bean Soup to the ultimate fusion experience, Birria Ramen, I always seem to have a pot simmering on the stove. What is Lohikeitto? Lohikeitto is a classic soup that is a staple in Nordic cuisine, especially beloved in Finland for its comforting warmth and rich, layered flavors....
If you’re like me and always on the lookout for a salmon recipe with a twist, this one’s for you. It’s got that perfect combo of salty, sweet, and a bit of heat that I absolutely love in my seafood. And guess what? You only need a few ingredients, perfect for those busy nights. Plus, it’s fancy enough to impress guests, giving you that restaurant-quality meal without the hassle. Trust me, Firecracker Salmon is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen!...
This delicious Fried Squash Blossom recipe is the perfect appetizer for summer BBQs and get-togethers! The delicate flowers, with their very mild flavor and a subtle hint of zucchini, are a seasonal delicacy and they are absolutely incredible. Today, they are celebrated in farmer’s markets and gourmet restaurants alike. I don’t think I have ever seen them in a regular grocery store, but you can often find them at farmer’s markets or if you grow a garden you can just go harvest them from your squash plants as they start coming in to season!...
No fancy decorating skills are needed for this easy Gingerbread Earthquake Cake! The frosting is swirled right into the shortcut gingerbread cake batter over a layer of coconut and pecans for a cake that is bursting with holiday spice! This Gingerbread Earthquake Cake has craters of sweet cream cheese frosting baked right into the spiced cake batter for a perfectly imperfect look that is bursting with festive flavor and loads of texture....
