It’s a versatile dish that would go great on a holiday spread. But it’s so good, you just might want to eat it all year long! Five ingredients. That’s all you need to make this classic southern corn casserole, which is kind of like a moister, jazzed up version of Cornbread. It might be the easiest side dish you’ve ever cooked! Why You’ll Love this 5 Ingedient Corn Casserole It’s totally effortless....
Elderberry Syrup for Kids Elderberry syrup has become so popular in recent years as a way to stop a cold before it starts or at the onset. Elderberries come from a plant called Sambucus nigra, and have been used medicinally for thousands of years. The berries are an antioxidant and high in vitamin C and fiber. Today, they’re often made into syrups or gummies and taken as a supplement believed to help prevent illness or to soothe cold-and-flu symptoms once they start....
Fall and winter are a great time of year to make fresh baby food—and pumpkin is a nutrient-dense option to have in the mix. If you are out and about at farm stands or the local pumpkin patch, look for a pie pumpkin and plan to make some puree! You can serve pumpkin baby food plain, with added healthy fats (such as avocado, coconut, or yogurt), or with other baby foods to make baby food combinations....
If you like this classic celebration cake, you’ll love my Classic Carrot Cake, this delicious Red Velvet Cake, and my fun Rainbow Funfetti Cake! There isn’t much more iconic than a yellow cake with chocolate frosting for a celebration or special occasion. It’s pretty much the classic birthday cake, decorated with sprinkles and candles! I always had a yellow cake made from a box mix when I was growing up....
A decade back, the only word I knew from the above title was shrimp. I had not heard of Cajun or blackened… or grits. Grits, what was that??? The very first time I had Grits was when we used to live on our sailboat. One lazy Sunday morning Jason made grits with fried eggs. I was perplexed. How you could eat eggs with this porridge like thing? But one bite of it and I was hooked....
Nothing beats a freshly baked homemade blueberry muffin with a large glass of cold milk! Brighten everyone’s day with fresh, homemade blueberry muffins with crumb topping for breakfast or a perfectly sweet afternoon snack! These flavorful blueberry muffins are moist and delicious, and they are bursting with blueberries! They also remind me of all the breakfasts my mom used to make for me when I was a kid, so that’s a big plus for me....
My copycat recipe brings the fan-favorite dish right into your own kitchen. Featuring crispy, Cajun-seasoned chicken and a creamy, spicy parmesan sauce, this dish promises every single oomph of my restaurant favorite. If you are looking for a pasta recipe that screams comfort food, this is it!! Everyone has their restaurant favorites right? It’s fun trying to recreate those quality flavors right in your home kitchen. I have some great Copycat Recipes here on GypsyPlate....
It’s super simple, and even the pickiest eaters in my house love it. It’s a hearty and comforting pasta dish that’s saucy, meaty, and loaded with cheese. Perfect for a busy weeknight, you just need a few minutes and an oven. I use a store-bought pasta sauce for convenience, but homemade marinara works great if you have the time. The main star is the refrigerated, uncooked cheese tortellini, which I top with lots of mozzarella and some parmesan, though asiago or romano are great too....
We love making soups! Some other favorites around here that you might enjoy are Italian Wedding Soup, Tortellini Soup with Italian Sausage, Zuppa Toscana (Crock Pot or Stove Top), and Slow Cooker Tuscan White Bean Soup. Chicken Avocado Lime Soup Back when I was looking for recipes to make while doing my first Whole 30, I stumbled upon this amazing soup recipe that has become part of my tiny, but growing, repertoire of best soup recipes....
You don’t have to duck under your desk or table to gobble, or get up in the middle of the night treading your way to the refrigerator. These chicken lettuce wraps are so low carb and weight watcher friendly that I feel like I am losing weight just looking at them. Whoever manifested the idea of a lettuce wrap into reality is pure genius. Who would have thought carbs would become enemy numero uno for so many people (I absolutely love them) and suddenly be banished....
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies There is something about oatmeal chocolate chip cookies that is so wholesome and simple and good. Our lives are pretty hectic with work and school and extracurricular activities. It feels even more so right now since we just got back from an epic trip to New Zealand and I feel like I have so much to catch up on. Seems like you always need a vacation coming back from a vacation, doesn’t it?...
Make a huge pot and see everyone slurping it down in no time. This one is a soupified version of my very first post on GypsyPlate, Creamy Lemon Chicken… It’s creamy… it’s buttery… it’s smooth and silky… (These are, by the way, the very first few words I ever wrote on GypsyPlate). This Creamy Lemon Chicken Soup happens when you remember your husband’s words about the sauce of our creamy lemon chicken....
Summer means burgers on the grill, slices of juicy, cold watermelon, and all the barbecue side dishes you can think of! Whether it’s Memorial Day weekend, the 4th of July, or closing out the summer right with a Labor Day cookout, summer is a time for gathering with friends and enjoying the weather and food! Macaroni salad is one of the best recipes to make for cookouts because it goes with pretty much everything!...
Crispy Tofu Nuggets I know that tofu is not a food that everyone naturally loves, but as a former vegetarian, I happen to adore it—and it’s such an affordable protein source for kids. Plus, it has a totally mellow flavor that works well in all sorts of recipes. These crunchy nuggets are a nice mix of textures and they’re a fun way for the kids to eat tofu We love them dipped in ketchup as a main dish alongside a grain and a veggie....
I have one child who is a superfan of salmon, so we have it regularly for family dinner. I love using salmon to make salmon nuggets, which are both straightforward to make and are so deliciously crispy. Wild salmon contains high levels of beneficial fats, which can be good for our hearts and helpful for toddler brain development. Salmon typically also contains low levels of mercury, making it a nice choice for kids and pregnant women....
Bacon and Egg Muffins I am all about recipes that I can make whenever I have a sliver of time and these are one of my very favorite make-ahead breakfast recipes. They combine classic brunch ingredients into one savory muffin, so all you need to do is to pair them with a simple bowl of fruit, freshly brewed coffee or tea, and breakfast is ready. And as anyone with kids knows, having time to actually cook breakfast in the morning can be a challenge, so this egg muffins recipe can be made up to 2 days ahead of time to make it all doable for a special brunch....
If you love chocolate for breakfast, you might also like our Chocolate Crepes, Double Chocolate Muffins, or Triple Chocolate Scones. If you haven’t tried our easy chocolate chia pudding yet, you are missing out! Naturally gluten-free and vegan (if you use almond milk), this is a super allergy friendly option for a healthy dessert. If you enjoy tapioca pudding, then I can pretty much guarantee you will be a fan of chia pudding....
I love figuring out that some of our favorite store-bought snacks for kids are actually super easy to make at home and this coconut chip recipe is exactly that. They are easy to mix and bake, and taste nearly identical to the pre-made kind from Dang. And they are a fun and crunchy toddler snack that can be a fun change from the expected. A package of store-bought coconut chips is usually close to $2 for one ounce....
What is a Coulis? If you want to look like a gourmet chef and impress all your friends at your next dinner party, try whipping up this classic raspberry coulis (pronounced koo-lee) and using it to take your dessert course to the next level. You can drizzle or spoon the jewel-red sauce over the top of most desserts, or get creative and pour it into a squeeze bottle to pipe dots of raspberry sauce around the perimeter of individual dessert plates....
We love muffins for breakfast in the morning! Or as a mid-afternoon snack. Especially when those muffins are topped with a sweet, snowy streusel. I mean, who doesn’t love streusel? Even just the word itself is delicious to say. STREUSEL. Some of our other favorite treats with the delicious stuff are German Apple Cake, Pumpkin Streusel Muffins with Cream Cheese Filling, and Dutch Apple Pie But streusel on a super soft muffin studded with bright bursts of sweet-tart raspberries – oh my....
