I most definitely have an obsession with almonds and their crunchy, toasty goodness. Some of our favorite recipes using them are Butter Almond English Toffee, Burnt Almond Cake, or Toasted Almond Ice Cream. It has been an age since I went to a mall in Utah during December, but I remember walking past kiosks at Christmas time that were set up to sell paper bags of these warm, candied almonds....
We love Mexican night at our house! Some of our other favorites are Instant Pot Pork Carnitas, Green Chili Chicken Chimichangas, and Ground Beef Enchiladas. You will love this Authentic Carne Asada Recipe! When it comes to Mexican food, I’m a big fan of the meat. Which is why it’s no surprise that I’ve already shared recipes on here for my favorite carnitas, shredded Mexican beef, and Mexican whole roasted chicken....
There is nothing quite as satisfying as a bowl of this chicken tortilla soup topped with fresh cilantro, some sliced avocado, and crunchy, salty tortilla chips. And this chicken tortilla soup recipe is the very best, if you don’t mind my saying so. There is a creamy, melt-in-your-mouth quality from the cheeses and cream cheese in the soup – making every bite so satisfying! And you can add whatever toppings you like best with a squeeze of lime over the top for even more flavor....
They’re fantastic for entertaining, yet simple enough for weeknight dinners. My whole family adores loading up their own gyros with their favorite toppings and digging in. These chicken gyros are incredibly flavorful and succulent, and the secret lies in the marinade – I’ll share the recipe with you! I just love Greek food in all its forms. From simple Souvlaki to the elaborate and iconic Moussaka, those flavors are all just too good....
What I really like about it is how simple it is to prepare. With just a few basic ingredients, I can have a delicious, crispy chicken cutlet ready in about 25 minutes. Plus, the versatility of Chicken Katsu makes it even better. Ever since I first tried pork Tonkatsu a while back, I’ve been hooked on this Japanese frying technique. If you’ve never tried it, now is the time!...
When it comes to classic Christmas cookies, these double chocolate crinkle cookies are right up there with peanut butter blossoms and toffee pecan shortbread for me. Planning your Christmas cookie plates for this year? Be sure to also check out our Lime Meltaway Shortbread Cookies, Chocolate Thumbprint Turtle Cookies, and Mexican Wedding Cookies [aka Russian Tea Cakes]! What are Crinkle Cookies? Double chocolate crinkle cookies are super rich, chocolate cookies that are coated with a layer of powdered sugar before baking, which shows off the dark chocolate interior of the cookies through the cracks that form on the top while baking....
I love chickpeas (so much I named my website after them). They’re delicious on their own but so versatile too. They’re nutritious, full of protein and fiber, and found in so many cuisines! They are the base of my favorite vegan meatball and toothsome vegan burgers. I love them in Indian curries, salads, and roasted for sheet pan dinners. The flour can be used to make vegan quiches and vegan eggs for breakfast sandwiches....
Everybody goes crazy for these amazing Cookie Butter Rice Krispie Treats! A few months ago, I volunteered to make dessert for a youth conference at church. It was sort of a last minute thing, when I realized that nobody had signed up to bring dessert, so I didn’t have a lot of planning time about what to bring, so I just went with a time-tested, tried-and-true favorite of kids and adults alike – Rice Krispie Treats....
Shrimp is one of my favorite proteins to cook and eat! Some of our other favorite shrimp recipes are Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas, Bang Bang Shrimp, and Honey Walnut Shrimp. Whenever we go out to eat and coconut shrimp are on the menu, Paul can’t resist ordering a plate of them for all of us to share. It’s something we have done ever since we were dating in college and would splurge to go to Outback for a “fancy” dinner together....
Americans eat more apples than any other fruit every year and this is one of the best way to enjoy them when they are in season in the fall. We also love apple recipes like Creamy Apple Cider Chicken Skillet, Homemade Applesauce, and German Apple Pancakes with Cider Syrup! Apple butter is so well-loved, that I know of at least THREE festivals in different states that celebrate the stuff. Ohio, West Virginia, and Missouri all have annual apple butter festivals that have been held every year for decades now!...
Whether I’m planning a laid-back dinner or a grand Cuban feast, this marinade is my go-to. It’s super simple to whip up using just a handful of fresh ingredients. After making this, I can confidently say that store-bought Mojo bottles just don’t compare. Seriously, the bottled things you get in stores called “Mojo Criollo” are no match for freshly squeezed citrus, along with some fresh garlic and some zingy herbs....
When my husband and I lived in Germany, my favorite German street food was always a crispy grilled bratwurst that you can buy in booths or stalls at street markets. The sausages were so juicy and savory with wonderful mustard on top and the bratwurst casing would pop when you bit into it. If you are ever visiting Germany, you should also try their currywurst, which is a spicy twist on the classic bratwurst with a special curry ketchup served on top....
BLW Banana Serving bananas to baby is an easy meal option since they require hardly any prep work, taste great, and are a naturally soft texture that’s perfect for babies. I’m going to share how to serve bananas in the baby-led weaning style in three different ways—in segments, as a half banana, and mashed on a spoon. All of those options are easy early baby foods and are great to take on the go....
For more biscuit recipes, check out my Easy Drop Biscuits, Homemade Biscuits and Gravy, Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits, or these Farmhouse Baking Powder Biscuits. When I was a kid, I remember one of the special restaurants my grandparents liked to go to was Red Lobster. We love the seafood but it’s their warm biscuits that are a constant favorite! I’m not sure what makes them so delicious—if it’s because they’re made with a buttermilk biscuit base, the garlic and cheese flavors, or if it’s the herby garlic butter on top – but one thing everyone loves about going to Red Lobster for these savory buttermilk biscuits is that they are always served fresh!...
Baking cut-out cookies is one of my very favorite activities to do with the kids. And these chocolate cookies are easy to work with and fun to eat! These have a nice cocoa flavor and an animal cracker texture—with lower sugar than traditional sugar cookies. My girls love to roll them out and cut out shapes! This is totally my speed of baking with kids because the ingredients are super straightforward, the dough is easy to work with, and the cookies bake quickly....
Graham Cracker Peanut Butter Balls You know how as a parent, there are weeks when it seems like you can only eat with one hand? Me too. This recipe is helpful because you can pop one into your mouth to satisfy hunger or a craving, easy peasy. Plus, you can make them in about 5-minutes without any special equipment, which makes them even better in my book! I like to make these as an after school snack option for myself and the kids, or for a healthy dessert option....
Green Smoothie Popsicles If you have a toddler who’s not a fan of toddler smoothies, you have leftover smoothie, or just want a new way to serve up fruits and veggies smoothie, these freezer pops are a great option. They are refreshing and easy, and are a fun snack or dessert during warmer months…or really, any day! We’re basically turning a kid-friendly smoothie—featuring yogurt, chia seeds, and plenty of produce—into a frozen treat that toddlers will love....
Leftover Turkey Whenever I make a turkey for a holiday, or just make a smaller cut like turkey tenderloin or breast, I find that we usually have a lot left over. To help me make good use of it and not let it go to waste, I often repurpose it into a new recipe. This keeps things interesting and often is more appealing to my kids. I put all my favorite ways to use leftover turkey here so you have them all in one place....
Carrot Cake Oatmeal We eat a lot of oatmeal recipes for kids in our house because it’s quick and easy, and this carrot version has been in regular rotation lately. I love how tender the carrots are when they’re cooked in the oatmeal mixture, and that it’s really easy for the kids to eat. It has the flavors of Carrot Cake Bars, but is ready much faster! And while my little guy doesn’t always want cooked carrot recipes served as a side for dinner, he loves them this way....
Chicken Recipes for Kids Chicken is a favorite dinnertime staple and it’s so super versatile. It can also be a great texture for kids, a fast meal component, and an easy way to offer up protein for kids. To make it easier for you to find easy recipes, I put all of my chicken dishes together into this post. This will make it easy for you to scroll through options to use the kind of chicken you have on hand, or to pick the preparation that your kids prefer....
