Plump shrimp in a beautifully flavored tomato sauce and topped with feta cheese. That’s our shrimp saganaki, the inspiration behind the “Greek” part of this dish. And then, everything atop a pile of cheesy grits. That’s our Southern favorite, shrimp and grits. The combination is amazing! In case you hadn’t noticed, we love our shrimp and grits. We’ve cooked them blackened, with pesto, and even made a surf and turf version....
Shrimp are quick and easy to cook, and make the best healthy appetizers or main dishes! Our Classic Shrimp Cocktail is the perfect way to kick off a cookout or party anytime throughout the year, and our completely irresistible Crispy Coconut Shrimp can be either baked or fried and served with your favorite dip! Fresh, zesty, and loaded with butter, these Grilled Shrimp Skewers are going to be on repeat this summer at cookouts and BBQs!...
If you love making bread and things from scratch, be sure to also check out our Flour Tortillas, Sweet Molasses Brown Bread, French Bread, and Homemade Garlic Naan! Brioche Bun Recipe It might seem like a lot of extra work to go to the trouble of making your own hamburger buns, but I promise you that it is 1000% worth it. The sad, stale store-bought buns at the grocery store just cannot hold a candle to a tender, fresh brioche bun made in your own home....
When I was a kid, I loved those individual-size pot pies from the freezer section at the grocery store. I remember being thrilled when we got to have them for dinner. It usually only happened when my dad was out of town on a business trip. But then I grew up and married Paul and he absolutely refused to eat chicken pot pie. Like, pot pie and cottage cheese were his two big food aversions that he just couldn’t get over....
I’ve always loved cilantro chutney. It’s spicy, fresh tasting, herbaceous, citrusy, gingery, and garlicky. And it’s often a touch creamy and sour to balance all those flavors out. It’s probably the easiest chutney to make. No cooking is required, just a little chopping and then a food processor or blender does the rest! It’s my go-to when I need to whip up a chutney in no time. And yes, that’s partly because it’s so easy to make… but mostly it’s because I love it so much!...
Homemade Gummies for the 4th These homemade gummies are made with whole watermelon and blueberries, with a middle layer made from coconut milk. They may look hard to make, but they are actually really quite simple and are a fun dessert for the 4th of July. Most of the time involved is while they sit in the fridge–so you can do something else like go see a parade! Easy Dessert for July 4th When I was a kid, we spent most holidays like the 4th and Memorial Day with our neighbors and their kids....
How to Freeze Kale Whether it’s homegrown or from the store, freezing kale is one of my very favorite food storage hacks. It keeps the greens from going bad before we get a chance to use them and it’s a perfect way to keep greens on hand to make smoothies, muffins, soups, and more. Greens for Smoothies Green smoothies are a nutritious and easy family meal option for all ages. The classic options for green smoothies are kale and spinach, which are my go-tos as well....
This light and fluffy Pineapple Sponge Cake is a vintage dessert that is perfect for Easter, Mother’s Day, or any other spring or summer occasion! If you love vintage dessert recipes, be sure not to miss my Vintage Cherry Chip Layer Cake, Frog Eye Salad, or my Best Red Velvet Cake! Pineapple Sponge Cake This delightful pineapple sponge cake (also sometimes known as a foam cake) is a throwback recipe that deserves revisiting....
Looking for more easy, delicious breakfast ideas? Be sure to also try our Favorite Breakfast Burritos, Easy Streusel-Topped Raspberry Muffins, and German Pancakes. Make-Ahead Breakfast Sandwiches When I was growing up, my mom ALWAYS made us a hot breakfast before school every day. I seriously cannot remember a time when we were allowed to eat cereal for breakfast unless it was on the weekend. I’m not quite that good, but for the most part I try to make sure my Kindergartner and 3rd Grader get something hot most days....
Night Weaning When your baby is a newborn, you’re used to them waking up several times a night to nurse or take a bottle. But, as they grow, their nutritional needs change and it’s OK to cut back and/or eliminate feeds throughout the night to help everyone get more sleep. (Always the goal!) However, by this point, many babies are used to waking up several times a night for nighttime feedings, so getting them to a place where they’ll go at least 7 hours without one can be a bit of a process....
I love baked mac and cheese–the gooey sauce, the crispy top, the tender noodles. Simple and delectable, and loved by everyone! I didn’t become vegan because I didn’t love of mac and cheese, but cutting dairy out of my life opened the doors to the wonders of plant based creamy pastas! There are so many ways to make vegan mac and cheese, and a quick search on my site shows you some of the many ways I love to make it!...
This breakfast recipe is easy and delicious, and it’s a nice way to change up how you usually serve oatmeal. It somehow feels more decadent baked in a pan like this—and it’s a great hands-off method to cook oatmeal if you can’t be near the stove to stir. This is one of my favorite baked oatmeal recipes because it tastes so rich and comforting, but it’s full of whole grains—and fiber and fruit....
This is one of those “clean out my pantry” kind of recipes where I grabbed partially empty bags of butterscotch chips and peanut butter chips and decided to throw them into a rich peanut butter oatmeal cookie dough. They are sort of like oatmeal scotchies but way over the top by comparison. The flavors remind me of scotcheroos or 7 layer bars except with oatmeal instead of rice krispies or coconut, both of which would make excellent additions to these cookies....
This soup version elevates the traditional Picadillo by incorporating a rich broth and more veggies, making it a more substantial and spoon-worthy version of the classic. We are big fans of Picadillo, and have been cooking it for years. Today we thought why not convert our favorite meal into a comforting soup for these cold nights in Florida… and that’s how this Picadillo Soup was born. This dish shows how traditional recipes can be changed into new dishes while still keeping their original flavors and character....
These Pineapple Coconut Muffins are a tropical breakfast treat with chunks of pineapple and sweet coconut in a light and fluffy muffin base. It’s like a pina colada in muffin form! If you love pineapple, be sure to also try our Pineapple Poke Cake, Pineapple Casserole, or Tropical Pineapple Sponge Cake next! One of the best things about muffins is that you can use the same base and change up your mix-ins to create new flavors....
White Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe We used to love going to the Cheesecake Factory and enjoying a slice of their tall, dense cheesecakes for dessert, but ever since we learned they weren’t made on site but were shipped in frozen then thawed I confess that I have been disillusioned. Then I discovered that I can make cheesecakes at home that are even BETTER than Cheesecake Factory. If the white chocolate raspberry cheesecake is your favorite flavor, like it is mine, then be prepared to fall head-over-heels in love with this simple cheesecake recipe that doesn’t even need a water bath to turn out fabulous....
If you are feeling comfortable with this bread, you might want to move on to another easy bread recipe like my Sweet Molasses Brown Bread, Amish White Bread, or Easy Rosemary Focaccia Bread! Rosemary & Garlic No-Knead Artisan Bread If you love crusty bread like I do, especially super flavorful breads that are great for dipping in balsamic vinegar, slathering with butter, or using to make elevated grilled cheese sandwiches, you are going to adore this easy Roasted Garlic & Rosemary No Knead Artisan Bread!...
Every holiday feast deserves its own seitan roast. A savory, chewy, protein-heavy main event to complement the half dozen or so sides that laden your table. It’s one of those dishes that makes it look like you spent hours in the kitchen and people might think they couldn’t possibly replicate your effort, but I’m here to tell you that just isn’t so! This seitan roast is stuffed with a deliciously creamy chestnut and white wine risotto....
Just a few ingredients, and about five minutes of your time, is all you need to make this mouthwatering crockpot corned beef dinner. Who says you have to wait for St. Patrick’s day, this recipe is so easy you can enjoy it all year long! Okay. We’re a little late posting this. Like a month and a half late. But, trust me, this recipe is worth the wait. In the past, we have always cooked our corned beef and cabbage on the stovetop, but have always wanted to try out the slow cooker method....
Over the years I have had a number of readers reach out asking how to make recipes in small batches and I am more than happy to oblige! If you are looking for more small batch recipes, be sure to try our Small Batch Brownies, Small Batch Triple Chocolate Cookies, Small Batch Sticky Buns, and Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies. Now you might say to yourself, I can just cut the recipe in half!...
