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If you love burgers as much as we do, be sure to try out our Red, White, and Blueberry Bacon Burger with Basil Aioli, Grilled Poblano Pepper Southwest Burger, and Bacon Jam Burger. When it comes to a really good burger – and I mean a REALLY good burger – it’s all about proper seasoning, cooking, and then topping it with amazing ingredients that go beyond your average leaf lettuce and slice of tomato, like these All-American Hamburger with Crispy Onion Strings & Burger Sauce....

Spinach Baby Food Offering up iron-rich foods is important in the months when babies are first eating solids—the iron stores they’re born with start running out around 6 months, so they need to take more iron in through their food. This spinach puree is a great option to have in the mix with other iron-rich foods since it’s easy to make and is easy to freeze. Ingredients You Need To make this baby food recipe, you need spinach—I prefer baby spinach but any works—and frozen peas....

These St. Louis Style Ribs are finger-licking good! Loaded with seasoning, spices, and a deliciously moreish BBQ sauce, they are some of the best ribs I have ever eaten! We love smoking meats and we love ribs, so it only makes sense to share one of my favorite smoked rib recipes with you representing Missouri, home of Kansas City-style barbecue. This is part of my American Eats series where I’m exploring some of the most famous foods from each state, one state at a time....

This sun dried tomato and kale pesto is where I’m at right now. It’s got that sweet and tart sun dried tomato flavor. A little earthiness from the kale. The fresh taste of basil. And toasty nutty walnuts. What, aren’t you ready to dive right in already??? This sun dried tomato pesto is good on everything (I mean, within reason–don’t put it on your breakfast cereal)! Having it in the fridge means easy delicious meals with complex flavors are right at your fingertips....

We definitely think that bacon makes everything more delicious! For more bacon-centric recipes, be sure to also check out our Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers, Oven Baked Bacon, Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin, and Green Beans with Bacon! What is bacon jam? If you have never heard of, much less tried, bacon jam, it’s an appetizer or spread-type accompaniment that goes with something else, either crostini or crackers or some kind of protein typically....

We’ve compiled this great collection of recipes, so you never have to think “what to cook with oysters?” again. Along with some classics like oysters Rockefeller and oyster stew, you’ll find innovative appetizers, pastas and so much more! Cook your way through all these delicious and easy oyster recipes, you’re sure to find a new favorite. Have fun… 1. Oyster Stew Oyster Stew is creamy, buttery and sooo delicious. This is a perfect winter warmer that you’ll want to come back to again and again....

There are cozy stews, hearty pastas, tasty appetizers and a ton more ideas, the sky’s the limit! And this list includes recipes for both Mexican and Spanish chorizo. Whether you’re hosting company or just looking for a super quick weeknight dinner, you’ll find something on this list. Go through this whole list, and never wonder “what to cook with chorizo?” again! Enjoy… Chorizo Recipes: 1. Spanish Clams with Chorizo Try our fancy yet easy Spanish Clams with Chorizo recipe, it will totally impress your family and friends!...

Keto is a lifestyle and making keto meals can be quite challenging with healthy ingredients. That’s why we decided to compile this list of Keto Meals with Chicken Breast. They are not only keto, but super delish and east to make and will be loved by all in your family. From Italian flavors like parmesan to zesty Mexican favorites, you won’t have any difficulty finding the perfect dish without breaking your diet goals....

Tortilla wraps are perfect for make-ahead lunches, snacks, or even light and healthy dinners. And this collection has an amazing variety of them. Whatever fillings you have on hand, there’s sure to be something on this list for you to whip up in no time flat. Go through all of these easy tortilla wrap recipes, and let us know your favorites! The Best Tortilla Wrap Recipes: 1. Greek Grilled Chicken & Hummus Wrap You are going to utterly love the Mediterranean flavors when you make this Greek Grilled Chicken and Hummus Wrap....

The Best Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe We love celebrating St. Patrick’s Day! Our kids are at that age where they believe in sneaky leprechauns and are gleeful at the tricks they play. Plus our town has a big parade and festival every year because it was settled by Irish immigrants, named Dublin, and we have four leaf clover symbols everywhere year-round as part of our town decor. And I also have a fairly strong Irish heritage myself....

I LOVE a good scone! And oh boy are these chocolate scones amazing! We have high standards when it comes to scones because if they are done poorly they can be sad and dry and tasteless. But not these babies! They somehow manage to be tender and flaky and wonderful, with three types of chocolate packing a wallop of flavor! If you love chocolate donuts, chocolate crepes, or chocolate muffins, then you definitely want to give these scones a try!...

Are you Team Taco or Team Burrito? These days, I’d probably have trouble picking a side, but I was staunchly Team Burrito throughout childhood. Burritos were actually one of my favorite foods, if there was a burrito on the menu, you bet I’d be ordering it! There is just something so satisfying about burritos, whether handheld or smothered and baked. Breakfast burritos, bean burritos, wraps that pass themselves off as burritos, burritos stuffed with your favorite taco fillings–I love them all!...

Watermelon for Baby All year round, but especially in the warmer months, watermelon is a favorite food because it’s so refreshing and flavorful. It’s easy to prepare for little kids, too, and it’s a great side or snack to share. This post will take you through some common questions that come up when serving watermelon for baby and toddlers—and I will also share an easy watermelon puree and how to cut the melon as a baby-led weaning food....

When you live in swamp (well, not really, but it is really hot and humid in Washington, DC!) you do what you can to stay cool and hydrated in the summer. With a fridge stocked full of sparkling waters and a water bottle glued to your side at all times. But for days you want to treat yourself, times you have guests coming over, or maybe even your parents visited and left a giant watermelon in your fridge and you husband is allergic and you can’t eat the whole damn thing yourself (what too specific?...

Muffins for Kids Each of these toddler muffins has low added sugar and is made with fruit and/or veggies and whole grains. Some include extra protein, some have extra healthy fats, and some are best for certain seasons of the year. Choose based on flavors that you think your family will enjoy or ingredients and whip up a batch as a make-ahead breakfast or snack to share. I make a lot of muffins because they are convenient toddler breakfasts and toddler snacks, but also because they are a very easy way to serve up a mix of nutrients....

In this roundup of the top 20 chaffle recipes, we’ve got something to satisfy every craving. From savory options that are perfect for breakfast to sweet indulgences that’ll become your new go-to dessert, you’re bound to find your new favorite. Trust us, once you go through these mouthwatering recipes, you’ll never look at your waffle maker the same way again. Don’t miss out, these chaffle recipes are a game-changer!...

From pancakes to muffins, smoothies to tacos, all your breakfast favorites are here! And there are some unique recipes sure to satisfy any kid. Don’t believe me? Give them a try! Breakfast Ideas for Kids: 1. Mushroom, Spinach and Egg Breakfast Skillet This delicious Breakfast Skillet features mushrooms, spinach, eggs, garlic, thyme, and red chili flakes. It’s super hearty and guaranteed to fill up any hungry kid! It takes just 25 minutes to make and the recipe serves 2 people....

These have healthy fats from eggs. The tender muffins are easier to chew than traditional ones as they are moister. (Bready textures can be tricky for some kids) The flavor and sweetness comes from fresh bananas, apples, and carrot. These are made without added sugars, which is recommended for babies. They freeze well, so you can store half of the batch for a future week—yay for easy meals TIP: I am usually very straight forward in the way I name recipes, but I did think “ABC” was fitting here and it’s a helpful way to remember what’s in the muffins (Apples, Bananas, and Carrots…see?...

Glazed Apple Pie Cookies This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through some of the links included in this post, I will earn a small profit at no extra cost to you. For my full privacy policy, click here. Nothing says Fall to me like homemade apple pie and I am ready for Fall despite the 100+ degree temps we’ve been having so far this September! These Glazed Apple Pie Cookies are everything you love about apple pie, except bite-size....

Bananas for Baby Banana is one of those classic easy baby foods since the flavor is mellow and mild and they are so easy to prepare. There are common questions when offering them. though, so I hope to help clear up any confusion. This post is meant to offer ideas whether you do purees or baby-led weaning, have a baby just starting solids, an older baby, or even a toddler. Bananas are rich in potassium, Vitamin B6, fiber, Vitamin C, among other nutrients....