My mom used to make these ranger cookies as an after-school treat for my siblings and me when we were growing up and they were always my favorite. I loved them even more than chocolate chip cookies, which is saying something. They are a shockingly humble cookie where cornflakes, walnuts, old-fashioned oats, and brown sugar take center stage. There isn’t even any cinnamon in there as a distraction trying to compete with those wholesome, homey flavors....
I make sure to season them generously before popping them in the oven for that low and slow cook. Once they’re perfectly tender, I give them a generous slather of my favorite BBQ sauce. Trust me, it’s a BBQ dream come true! Sound tasty? Read on… It’s hard to think about classic American comfort food without barbecue crossing your mind. From BBQ Chicken to Ribs, it’s a culinary tradition....
Trust me, you’re going to want to put this 30 minute meal on repeat. It’s creamy… it’s buttery… it’s smooth and silky… The Sauce… THE SAUCE IS THE KING HERE… Those were the very first words on GypsyPlate, from our first recipe, Creamy Lemon Chicken. So, for our final recipe ever in our old kitchen, the one where GypsyPlate was born, we wanted to bring things full circle. I’ve always been a huge fan of the original dish....
In all honesty, I had never made duck prior to this one! I had eaten it out a lot, but I’d never thought to roast it myself at home. I was so surprised at how easy and delicious it was! IMO, if you can make a Whole Roast Chicken, you can easily make a whole roast duck! This honey roast duck is perfect for any special occasion and is a great idea for a smaller Thanksgiving, or for a Christmas or New Year’s Eve dinner....
Diwali is the festival of Lights, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Jason experienced his first Diwali in 2014, around the same time we got married here during Diwali times. We thought it was about time Noah got to celebrate one of the major Indian festivals in his Mother’s mother land. So we packed our bags and took that never ending flight to India from Miami....
This is one of our favorite treats that seems to go perfectly with everything. Of course it’s a fantastic drink to enjoy during the summer when the days are long and hot, but it’s also great in the winter when limes are in season and at their juicy best! I first tried this Brazilian lemonade recipe after seeing it on Our Best Bites, who posted about it way back in 2010, and we’ve been making it ever since....
I know that most people reach for pumpkin pie come fall. But we grow butternut squash (and also find it widely available at our farmers market), so it’s the type of pie we always make as a kid-friendly Thanksgiving recipe. We’ve been making Butternut Squash Pie for years now. It’s both an easy dessert to make for the holidays, and we think it has better flavor than pumpkin. (Though we do love Mini Pumpkin Pies, too!...
My oldest kiddo has never been into smoothies for kids, but in the past year, she’s been willing to have a little bit of a chocolate smoothie—and it’s so nice to have the option in the mix. This chocolate smoothie uses chocolate milk as the liquid, but also has leafy greens, zucchini, and avocado for a nice mix of nutrients including protein, vitamin C, iron, and fiber. And it’s super creamy, with a milkshake-like consistency, so it’s a great option to try with kids who may not have loved smoothies in the past....
Be sure to try some of our other popular Greek-inspired recipes Baked Greek Feta Meatballs, Greek Marinade, Greek Tzatziki Sauce, Greek Baklava, and Greek Feta Fries. This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Albertsons Companies. The opinions expressed are all mine. Each year when school rolls around, I start thinking about what sorts of snacks I can give my kids when they get home, tired, hot, and hungry after a long day at school but it’s way too long before dinnertime....
Homemade Granola I love to have homemade granola on hand as an easy way to meal prep breakfast, but I have a habit of getting involved with the kids and not hearing the timer go off when it’s time to stir it…which can lead to it burning. This easy recipe avoids that all together! It’s a simple combination of oats, nuts or seeds, applesauce, oil, and spices. No hard to find ingredients—just pantry staples for families that taste so good when baked together and served over yogurt or with milk....
We have some sort of Mexican food every week because it is easier for me to plan meals when I have a consistent theme, and because my girls love the flavors. Bean tacos have been a staple, and while we do a lot of black bean tacos and sheet pan quesadillas, we’ve been loving these pinto bean roll-ups lately. This is a fun yet easy way to vary up how we serve the basic ingredients of a quesadilla and refried beans—or smashed pinto beans....
Pasta Lunch Ideas I am a big fan of easy kids lunches that helps us feed the family without much work—and ideas that the kids usually like. Which means, on a lot of days, pasta is the answer! You can make these kids lunches for home or to pack in a thermos or lunchbox to send to childcare or school. They’re very versatile with any type of pasta you prefer and I bet you’ll even enjoy most of them, too....
This Pizza Rolls recipe is one of those foods that I like to have on hand for nights when there are activities and commitments since they are so easy to make ahead, warm up, and serve. They’re a classic Friday night dinner and they’re one of my favorite ways to serve greens to kids (if you decide to add the spinach to the filling). They are cheesy and delicious and easy to customize for your family’s preferences....
Zucchini Recipes It seems like no matter how much I try to minimize the potential for this, we always wind up with a surplus of zucchini at some point in the summer. This is only a problem if you don’t know what to do with it! To help, this post includes all of my favorite zucchini recipes to make for a family. There are sweet and savory recipes, options for baking and ones that don’t require turning on the oven....
There’s nothing more comforting than a cheesy treat. For one, it is delicious in every form and is ultimately satisfying. If you’re looking for some great cheese recipes, be sure to cheese it up with our Homemade Mozzarella Sticks, Jalapeño Popper Dip with Bacon, or this tasty Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball. This Cheese Curds Recipe is the best thing that ever happened to cheese! Last summer we did an epic roadtrip across the United States....
I love firing up the grill when the weather is nice out. I cooked some great Jerk Chicken the other night, and Peruvian Chicken is practically on the menu every week in spring time. But, to me, steaks make for the ultimate grilling night. And one of my favorite cuts to cook over a flame is flank. It soaks up marinade beautifully, and really gets enhanced by that smoky touch....
If so, we are all going to love Guasacaca. Why not? It’s like a distant cousin of your favorite guacamole. Miss Guasacaca is just a little more southern and saucier, as she comes all the way from Venezuela. The two have similarities, yet are very distinct from each other. Get ready to eat that Avo a new way… the Venezuelan way!! Why You’ll LOVE Venezuelan Guasacaca It’s creamy, vibrant, rich, tangy and herby....
I love fun and unique frosting flavors! Be sure to also try our Dragon Fruit Buttercream Frosting, Lemon Buttercream Frosting, and Fresh Strawberry Frosting! I had half a container of guava paste leftover from making guava cream cheese Cuban pastries the other day and couldn’t decide what to make with it. I was tempted to try this guava cream cheese babka since it’s been way too long since I’ve made babka around here....
They’re a popular side dish, but I usually make them as a main course for an easy weeknight dinner. I bet that once you try your beans the Puerto Rican way, you may never eat them any other way again… Habichuelas Guisadas Puerto Rican Style I absolutely love Puerto Rican food, as you may have noticed by now. Some of our earliest posts were their Picadillo and Tostones. Since then, we’ve cooked plenty more, including their famous Christmas combination, Pernil and Arroz con Gandules....
This classic Italian tomato sauce is so much better than jarred sauce. And it only takes about 10 minutes of active hands on time! Today I got up a little earlier than usual. Result? My son, Noah, is fed and gone for a nap… all my morning chores are done… I polished off some scrambled eggs over arugula and spinach with feta. Now I’m pondering what to do for the rest of the day....
