Yesterday I shared a cranberry jam recipe. Today I am revealing why I recommended reserving some of it.
Ladies and gentleman, I give you Cranberry Pop Tarts. Did you just think: post-Thanksgiving breakfast? 🙂
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Cheesy Taco Pasta
This cheesy Taco Pasta is cooked in one pot and packed with macaroni, ground beef, taco seasoning, delicious sauce, corn, and black beans. A family favorite done in 30 minutes!
Why This Recipe Works
Do you ever have days when you crave two different dishes for dinner? Let's say: tacos and pasta. That was us recently. And since necessity is a mother of invention, I had to give it a try and combine both to make one dish: Taco Pasta! And boy, was it a winner!
Ground beef seasoned with my homemade taco seasoning, simmered in tomato sauce with broth to cook the pasta in one pot sounds perfect already. But then I added black beans, corn, and of course, lots of cheese on top. One word: delicious! At least, that's what my kids said after just one bite!
Banana Pancakes
These Banana Pancakes are thick, fluffy, and delicious! Slices of bananas are dropped onto the batter and fried until golden brown and caramelized. Drizzle the pancakes with maple syrup or make our brown sugar cinnamon butter!
Why You'll Love These Pancakes
Weekend breakfast just got better! These fluffy pancakes are made from scratch with my best-ever pancake recipe and slices of fresh bananas. You may remember my Strawberry Pancakes recipe, where slices of fresh berries are placed on the raw side of each pancake just before flipping. They were a huge hit! This time, I used bananas that were very ripe but not yet super soft. Best idea ever!
Each bite tastes like banana Foster because the slices of bananas caramelize and brown sugar adds rich flavor. We also ditched the maple syrup and mixed melted butter with brown sugar and cinnamon. These banana pancakes are going to make your weekend breakfast! Just be ready to serve seconds!
[Read more...] about Banana PancakesChicken Gloria
This cheesy chicken casserole is made with chicken, creamy mushroom sauce, and melted cheese on top! Chicken Gloria is a comfort food dish that's easy to make and packed with flavor.
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Tender and juicy chicken, flavorful creamy mushroom sauce, and gooey, melted cheese. What is not to love? This Chicken Gloria recipe is pure comfort food for the whole family. You can put it together even on busy weekdays. When I made it for the first time, my husband and I kept tasting the sauce by spoonfuls, it's that good!
If you are wondering where the name comes from, and what is the origin of this dish, you may find that it is so popular that many home cooks made it and everyone knows someone that shared the recipe with them. Betty Crocker made it popular but it's been around for decades.
Easy Taco Casserole
This easy beef Taco Casserole is everything you love about tacos in one casserole you can make ahead and bake when ready! It's loaded with all your favorite taco ingredients like seasoned ground beef, Doritos tortilla chips, black beans, corn, and gooey melted cheese.
Why You'll Love This Dish
We have been switching this up for our Taco Tuesday dinner lately and I think I found a dish that will remain on our weekly menu. This easy beef Taco Casserole has all the basic ingredients of tacos: ground meat, taco seasoning, black beans, corn, cheese, and tortilla chips or broken taco shells. It's all baked together until the cheese is melted. Just before serving, top it with your favorite taco toppings: fresh lettuce, chopped tomatoes, avocados, cilantro, red onion, salsa, sour cream, etc.
To make it even more convenient, you can assemble the casserole ahead of time and bake it when you're ready to eat. This makes it a great option for meal prepping!
Air Fryer Chicken Breast
This quick and healthy Air Fryer Chicken Breast is done in 20 minutes! The chicken is juicy, tender, and flavorful. It's a delicious main dish, but also perfect for meal prep, lunches, salads, and sandwiches!
Why This Recipe Works
Forget the dry and rubbery chicken! The air fryer is changing the game and lets us cook chicken breast in minutes. The result: juicy, tender, and flavorful chicken! You will find yourself making it over and over because it's quick, easy, and always delicious. While I love my grilled chicken recipe or the breaded chicken cutlets, this air fryer chicken breast is officially in the folder of my go-to for simple and quick meals.
This recipe calls for chicken, oil, and seasoning. That's it! Simple ingredients but delicious result! Thanks to the air fryer, it's done in minutes and saves you space in the oven.
This recipe is great for low-carb diets.
[Read more...] about Air Fryer Chicken BreastChicken and Broccoli Pasta
This creamy Chicken and Broccoli Pasta is a quick and easy dinner recipe that's delicious and filling! Made with penne pasta, tender chicken, crisp broccoli florets, and rich, velvety sauce, this dish is sure to please everyone.
Why You'll Love This Pasta
When looking for easy dinner recipes, I almost always recommend this Chicken and Broccoli Pasta. It's a family favorite around here and for a reason. Each ingredient is bite-size which makes it perfect for kids and adults. The creamy Parmesan sauce binds everything together in this rich and filling dish. I serve it with focaccia or breadsticks and Caesar Salad with homemade croutons for a full meal.
With my step-by-step instructions and expert tips, you will be able to whip it up in no time. You can also use it as an inspiration and add your own ingredients to make the version you like the best! Get cooking!
[Read more...] about Chicken and Broccoli PastaEasy Lemon Cake
Make this easy Lemon Cake to enjoy the citrus season! This classic dessert combines the tangy flavor of lemon with the sweetness of cake and whipped cream. Impress your guests with this zesty treat that is perfect for any occasion!
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Simple cakes are my favorite. Whether you are looking for an easy yet delicious chocolate treat (my One Bowl Chocolate Cake is the one) or a rich dessert made without eggs (my Eggless Chocolate Cake is a must-try), I have just the recipes for any occasion and craving. Today, this Lemon Cake joins the club. Made with fresh lemon juice and zest, the bright flavor shines in every bite! The light and fluffy crumb pairs perfectly with sweetened whipped cream. Not a fan of whipped cream? Use any frosting you like!
If you are looking for a simple yet delicious dessert for a relaxing weekend, Spring brunch, afternoon tea with friends, baby shower or any other celebration, this recipe will not disappoint. Enjoy!
[Read more...] about Easy Lemon CakeGnocchi with Tomato Sauce
This quick and easy Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce recipe calls for 6 simple ingredients and is done in 30 minutes. The potato gnocchi is boiled, then briefly fried in a pan, and finally tossed in simple tomato sauce. A garnish of cheese and parsley is a perfect finishing touch!
Why You'll Love This Dish
Anytime someone asks me what is the easiest dish they can make but one the whole family will love, almost always I will say: pasta! It's so versatile, quick, and easy, you just can't go wrong. This Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce is the perfect example of weeknight pasta made with minimal ingredients, a simple cooking process, and delicious results!
So if you are looking for a super easy pasta meal, look no further. This vegetarian meal starts with gnocchi (homemade or store-bought) that's cooked, then fried in butter. Next, you can go with a spaghetti sauce but I highly encourage you to try my simple pasta sauce that comes together as fast as it takes to open a jar!
[Read more...] about Gnocchi with Tomato SauceAir Fryer Pizza from Scratch
This Air Fryer Pizza is made from scratch, from the dough to the sauce! Topped with pepperoni, mozzarella and gouda cheese, this pizza bakes in half the time it takes in the oven.
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Pull out the air fryer because we are making pizza for dinner today! If you ever wondered if you can cook pizza in the air fryer, with dough from scratch, the answer is a big and exciting YES! I used my trusted homemade pizza dough recipe and adjusted it to bake it in the air fryer.
I always make my own pizza sauce with crushed tomatoes and spices. It's so much better! For toppings, you can go with the classic cheese and pepperoni combo or choose your own for individual pizzas. They are so fun to make and eat!
[Read more...] about Air Fryer Pizza from ScratchSkillet Biscuits
These fluffy skillet biscuits are made from scratch, with spices and cheddar cheese, then baked in a cast iron skillet. Serve them with a big bowl of soup, stew, or chili!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
These skillet biscuits are one of those dishes that I make every week. I serve them with soups on Meatless Mondays because they are so quick and easy to make. The dough is seasoned with paprika, garlic powder, and dried oregano but also has shredded cheddar cheese. That adds flavor and makes the biscuits extra delicious!
Homemade biscuits are so easy to make, even if you don't bake often. The homemade buttermilk makes them extra fluffy so don't skip that step. Baking them in a cast iron skillet gives the biscuits a crunchy bottom and lots of space to rise.
[Read more...] about Skillet BiscuitsCreamy Tomato Chicken
This Creamy Tomato Chicken skillet dinner is a quick and easy dinner option for busy weekdays! Done in 15 minutes with 8 ingredients in one pan, this dish is pure comfort food.
Why You'll Love This Dish
Sometimes simple dinners are the best. Grab a handful of ingredients from your pantry, and one skillet and you are on your way to delicious comfort food! Like this simple yet super tasty Creamy Tomato Chicken.
It starts with seasoned chicken cooked in a skillet. Then make a quick tomato sauce based on sauteed garlic. The last step is to let everything simmer together. That's it! Simple, quick, and packed with flavor!
Easy Chocolate Muffins
These fluffy Chocolate Muffins are quick and easy to make, with simple ingredients. It's a great snack or breakfast to have on hand!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Chocolate fans will love these fluffy chocolate muffins for breakfast or snacks. They are so quick and easy to whip up, perfectly domed (that's always a sign of a perfect muffin), and filled with chocolate.
These chocolate muffins are the best type of breakfast muffin in my opinion. Because everyone loves a little bit of chocolate in the morning! Besides, muffins are so easy to just grab and go, when you are running busy.
[Read more...] about Easy Chocolate MuffinsItalian Hot Chocolate
This Italian Hot Chocolate is thick, rich, and absolutely delicious. Learn how to make it with 5 simple ingredients in under 15 minutes!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Italians know pasta but they also know hot chocolate! Also known as cioccolata calda, this hot chocolate is thick, rich and so creamy. Once you make it, it will be as if you ordered it in a gourmet coffee shop in Italy, as close to authentic as you can get making it in your own kitchen. It's the best!
It's also very easy to make. You may never go back to making hot cocoa from powder but instead, go back to this recipe over and over. I know, because that's what I do! This Italian-style hot chocolate is the best treat after playing in the snow on a cold winter day or simply when you crave something sweet, quick, and easy!
[Read more...] about Italian Hot ChocolateLeftover Stuffing Muffins
These Stuffing Muffins are made with leftover Thanksgiving stuffing, eggs, and butter. Just 3 ingredients are needed to make these crispy on top and moist inside muffins!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Thanksgiving dinner, being the biggest dinner of the season, gives us an extra bonus: leftovers! After cooking for hours, you may not want to cook again for days. Let the leftovers make it easier! Today, I am sharing how to use leftover stuffing to make muffins, or as my kids call them: stuffins! I used sausage stuffing but you can use any kind you have on hand.
[Read more...] about Leftover Stuffing MuffinsPumpkin Muffins
These light and fluffy pumpkin muffins are the best fall muffins you will make this season! This recipe can be used as a base to create variations with chocolate chips, nuts, seeds, glaze, and cinnamon sugar!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Fall is here and so is baking with pumpkin! Since I make muffins for my family every weekend, it was time to pull out the pumpkin spice and pumpkin puree and whip up my favorite, easy, and overall the best pumpkin muffins ever!
This recipe could not be easier. Whisk dry ingredients, whisk wet ingredients, combine all mixtures together and bake! The result: fluffy, soft, moist muffins with perfect high tops. Just like every muffin should be. The best part about this recipe is that you can use it as a base and add chocolate chips, nuts, and seeds, glaze them or top them with cinnamon sugar. Enjoy!
[Read more...] about Pumpkin MuffinsPumpkin Syrup
Take your coffee to the next level with this easy Pumpkin Syrup! Made with water, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, pumpkin and vanilla, this syrup is perfect for your coffee, pumpkin lattes, pancakes, and fall desserts!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Homemade coffee syrups are currently my favorite thing to make. I am a huge coffee fan and always look for ideas to jazz up my cup of joe. Every year, in October, I make my pumpkin spice coffee creamer to kick of the season. This year, I am enjoying this Pumpkin Syrup. It's made with simple, real ingredients in under 15 minutes!
[Read more...] about Pumpkin SyrupEasy Smashed Potatoes
These Smashed Potatoes are fun and easy to make! Roasted with garlic butter, they are fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Great side dish for potato fans!
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Smashed potatoes are a fun twist on a classic side dish. Golden or red potatoes are boiled, then smashed on a baking sheet, brushed with butter or oil, and seasoned and roasted in the oven until the edges are crispy. It's a delicious idea for a dish if you are tired of mashed potatoes and want something with a flair!
[Read more...] about Easy Smashed PotatoesEasy Peach Cake
This easy Peach Cake is a delicious summer dessert made with the fruit of the season! Fresh peaches are inside and on top of the cake, so you get the sweet fruit in every bite. Powdered sugar is the perfect finishing touch on each slice!
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Peach season is in full swing and I am enjoying every bit of it! As much as I love this juicy fruit fresh, I was excited to turn it into a dessert. One that you can make for family or friends and enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee. This peach cake is sweet, delicious, and so moist! It's an open cake, meaning there is one layer and no frosting.
Very easy to make from scratch, this cake requires simple ingredients, and really lets the peaches shine! It will become your go-to dessert for summer. If you have lots of peaches to use, try this recipe. You will love it!
[Read more...] about Easy Peach CakeChickpea Quinoa Salad
This Chickpea Quinoa Salad is packed with fresh veggies and tossed with simple citrus vinaigrette. This is an easy and healthy lunch for busy days, especially if you meal prep!
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When you are tired of lettuce-based salads and need something different, quinoa salad fits the bill. It's easy to prepare and lasts longer in the fridge. Perfect for meal prep!
I combined cooked quinoa with chickpeas, cucumber, and red onion for a tasty combination of flavors. The simple honey lime dressing is all you need as a final touch.
Mango Pineapple Popsicles
These Mango Pineapple Popsicles are made with three ingredients. This healthy and refreshing treat is perfect for hot summer days!
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I finally found a popsicle mold that I like! As soon as it arrived, I set out to make several homemade fruit popsicles for our family to enjoy. This summer heat requires a cold treat almost every day!
Besides, it's a ton of fun mixing different flavors and creating colorful pops. These Mango Pineapple Popsicles are currently trending in our house. They require only 3 ingredients and taste absolutely delicious! Think tropical vacation, beach, and fresh, juicy, sweet fruit.
[Read more...] about Mango Pineapple PopsiclesQuick Pickled Red Onions
These quick and easy Pickled Red Onions are made with 5 simple ingredients. It's a delicious topping for tacos, burgers, sandwiches and salads. This is the best way to make crisp, pickled onions made from scratch!
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Homemade pickled red onions are one of those things that once you make it, you can't stop. They are so easy to whip up and add a delicious flavor to any dish. Add it to burgers for that pickled crunch and tang and your dish is instantly elevated. Add it to tacos and you will eat more than a few. It's the unexpected ingredient you didn't know your dish needed!
I tend to make a medium jar of pickled red onions to use throughout the week, but feel free to double or triple the ingredient amounts and make more. Share them with friends and family! They are that good!
[Read more...] about Quick Pickled Red OnionsStrawberry Pancakes
These Strawberry Pancakes are fluffy, delicious, and dressed up with slices of juicy and plump strawberries. A drizzle of honey is the finishing touch on this festive Spring breakfast dish!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Every Sunday, our family has pancakes for breakfast. It's a tradition I mentioned here on our website many times. I know my recipe by heart and could whip up pancakes anytime. Since berry season is here and Spring breakfast calls for fresh and plump strawberries, I decided to slice them thin and add them to our fluffy pancakes. They turned out absolutely delicious and look so festive! A little bit of lemon zest adds more flavor and complements the sweet berries.
Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Thighs
These Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Thighs are juicy, saucy, and delicious but so quick and easy to whip up. This is the best BBQ chicken dish you will make in the air fryer!
I used a simple seasoning blend and my homemade BBQ sauce but feel free to use your favorite rub and sauce.
Why This Recipe Works
Summertime is almost here and BBQ dishes are entering our menu. Well, if you ask my Hubby, it does not have to be summer for us to enjoy a barbecue! Thanks to the air fryer, I can whip up BBQ chicken thighs in no time.
It's a great dinner idea for a weekend but so quick and easy, you can enjoy it on busy weekdays too! The caramelized sweet sauce and the perfectly seasoned chicken make this dish irresistible. You will be making it again and again this season!
[Read more...] about Air Fryer BBQ Chicken ThighsOlive Garden Salad Dressing
This Olive Garden Salad Dressing copycat recipe is a creamy Italian dressing made with 6 simple ingredients. Make this restaurant favorite in your own kitchen in minutes!
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When in Olive Garden, I am always looking forward to the salad. The crispy lettuce, juicy tomatoes, olives, peppers, onion, and of course the croutons. Toss it all with the delicious salad dressing and a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and this salad is devoured! Then I can enjoy the breadsticks and my favorite Zuppa Toscana.
[Read more...] about Olive Garden Salad DressingAir Fryer Chicken Tenders
These Air Fryer Chicken Tenders are tender and juicy on the inside, and crispy on the outside. Thanks to the air fryer, they are done in minutes without frying them in oil!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
This dish is the newest addition to my go-to air fryer chicken recipes. It's so easy and a family favorite around here! The chicken strips are so juicy on the inside and perfectly crispy on the outside. Just as they should be! We serve them with salads, mac, and cheese, or potatoes and dipping sauces. It's an easy dinner option even if you don't have much time. The air fryer cooks them so much faster than the oven!
[Read more...] about Air Fryer Chicken TendersDelicious Brunch Recipes
These 15 easy and delicious breakfasts and brunch recipes are a great way to make something special for Mother's Day, Spring and Summer soirees, or weekend celebrations! From fluffy pancakes to savory casseroles and homemade quick jam, this collection is packed with recipes anyone can make.
Warm weather, singing birds, and blooming flowers call for celebration! Whether it's Easter, Mother's Day, or any other special occasion, brunch dishes are always a hit. Fluffy pancakes topped with fresh berries are not only delicious but also pretty. Crepes from scratch or French toast are surprisingly easy to make. But let's not forget the savory dishes! Hash browns, homemade sausage patties and loaded breakfast casserole will feed the crowd.
Peanut Butter Easter Eggs
These Peanut Butter Easter Eggs are a copycat for the Reese's Eggs candy! Easily made from scratch with simple ingredients. The addition of graham cracker crumbs gives the eggs the signature slightly crunchy texture!
Reese's Peanut Butter Eggs Copycat
If you are peanut butter and chocolate candy fan like me, you probably enjoy the holiday candy from Reese's. Pumpkins for Halloween, trees for Christmas, and of course, eggs for Easter. They are my favorite! Even better? This homemade version. After a few trials, I think I got the texture just right! The peanut butter filling is creamy, with a slight crunch. My secret: graham cracker crumbs!
Air Fryer Pasta Chips
These Air Fryer Pasta Chips may surprise you! Bow-tie pasta is cooked, tossed with cheese and seasoning, and air-fried until crispy. It's a fun and super easy snack!
Why This Recipe Works
Leave it to creators on TikTok to figure out a new and delicious snack idea that may sound crazy, but totally works! This viral TikTok recipe for pasta chips made in the air fryer had to happen in my kitchen too. They are surprisingly easy to make and so fun to snack on!
I used bow tie pasta (aka farfalle) and cooked it in boiling, salted water. Next, I tossed it with grated Parmesan cheese and some of my favorite spices. After just 10 minutes, each pasta piece was crispy and golden brown. Delight!
[Read more...] about Air Fryer Pasta ChipsCheeseburger Sliders
These Cheeseburger Sliders are made with cooked, seasoned ground beef, shredded cheddar cheese, and sweet Hawaiian buns! This easy party appetizer is quick and easy to make and fun to serve!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
When it comes to summer parties and gatherings, sliders are always a favorite dish! Instead of grilling individual burgers, you can quickly make burger sliders (even prep them ahead of time!) that are bound to disappear quickly. Seasoned beef and shredded cheddar are baked together in Hawaiian buns until the cheese is melted and the tops golden brown. They are juicy, cheesy and everything you love about cheeseburgers!
[Read more...] about Cheeseburger SlidersAir Fryer Biscuits
These Air Fryer Biscuits are made from scratch and baked in just 6 minutes. They are buttery, flaky, and delicious! Perfect with soups, pot pie, or sausage gravy.
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Creating this recipe was a real treat! It was the first baking project I made in the air fryer and I am so happy with the results! Who knew you can make delicious biscuits right in the air fryer? In less than half the time!
My biscuit dough is fail-proof and so easy to make, even if you've never made biscuits before. The air fryer gave them a nice crunchy top. I am still in awe they baked so beautifully in just 6 minutes. I hope you will try this recipe and enjoy it as much as I do!
[Read more...] about Air Fryer BiscuitsOven-Roasted Cauliflower Steaks
These Cauliflower Steaks are roasted in the oven until tender and delicious! Topped with Parmesan cheese, this dish is a great low-carb option for light dinners. Check out our sauce options for serving!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
I've found yet another way to enjoy one of my favorite vegetables: cauliflower! If you are a fan of my roasted garlic Parmesan cauliflower, you will love this option too. It's faster in prep yet still delicious. Cauliflower Steaks are thick-cut slices of whole cauliflower, brushed with oil and seasoned, then roasted until fork-tender. The cheese melts and toasts creating an irresistible topping on each steak. This dish is quick and easy to make, perfect for busy weeknights as well as special occasions.
[Read more...] about Oven-Roasted Cauliflower SteaksRicotta Gnocchi Recipe
These Ricotta Gnocchi are made from scratch with ricotta cheese, eggs, Parmesan, and flour. I add olive oil to make them soft and extra delicious. This gnocchi recipe is done in under 30 minutes!
Gnocchi can be baked with marinara sauce, served with Alfredo sauce, or added to a soup with chicken and veggies.
Easy Ricotta Gnocchi
Making dumplings from scratch is much easier than you may think. Like this recipe for Ricotta Gnocchi. No potatoes are needed so you don't have to cook them and cool them before even making the dough. Just mix all ingredients in a bowl, shape, cut, and cook. Simple but so rewarding! Serve them fried in butter with herbs, add to a pasta sauce or soup. You can whip them up for dinner or freeze them for later. Ricotta gnocchi are pillow-soft, light, and delicious! Enjoy!
[Read more...] about Ricotta Gnocchi RecipeRaspberry Cake with Sweet Cream Glaze
This simple Raspberry Cake is moist, soft, and glazed with sweet cream instead of frosting. This is an easy cake recipe that anyone can make!
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There are days when a simple cake with glaze wins over a layered masterpiece with frosting. This Raspberry Cake is simple, filled with tart berries, and served with sweet cream glaze. It's moist, fluffy, and delicious served with coffee or tea. Perfect when you need a sweet treat without the hassle. It's just: mix, bake, and glaze!
[Read more...] about Raspberry Cake with Sweet Cream GlazeBest Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Try my Mashed Sweet Potatoes recipe with brown sugar, orange, and cinnamon. They are flavorful, creamy, and perfect for your holiday gatherings!
Serve them with Thanksgiving turkey or Christmas ham this holiday season! This classic side dish has its place right next to green bean casserole and stuffing.
Easy Mashed Sweet Potatoes
The classic sweet potato casserole is my family's favorite holiday side dish. It's the toasted marshmallow or pecan topping that makes it so good. But when it comes to mashed sweet potatoes, for a long time, I was falling short. It was just lacking flavor. So I set on a mission to make them the best ever and here is the result!
My Mashed Sweet Potatoes are spiced with cinnamon and cloves (don't skip either one!), creamed with butter (no milk or cream), and jazzed up with orange (juiced and zested). I am obsessed with this mix of flavors! It's perfect for the holiday season. Enjoy!
[Read more...] about Best Mashed Sweet PotatoesAir Fryer Turkey Breast
This Air Fryer Turkey Breast is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside! Simple ingredients make this turkey breast a show-stopper for your Thanksgiving holiday dinner.
Why This Recipe Works
For the last three years, I have been making bone-in turkey breast in the Instant Pot. It's a delicious and very easy way to make it and still one of my favorite. This year, I am roasting a boneless turkey breast in my air fryer and it's a game-changer! Turkey breast (especially a boneless one) is very easy to roast.
If you decide to brine it, you won't need an extra-large pot, just a simple soup pot works. It's a great size for smaller gatherings but you can also make 2 for a larger crowd. No special technique for carving it, just slice it and serve! It's so easy!
[Read more...] about Air Fryer Turkey BreastRaspberry Jam Streusel Bars
These Raspberry Jam Streusel Bars are made of buttery crust, sweet and tart raspberry jam filling, and crunchy streusel topping. This quick and easy dessert makes for a great last-minute dessert!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
My favorite desserts to make are streusel bars. I perfected my recipe and made many versions over the years. When I don't use fresh fruit, like in my Cherry Pie Crumb Bars, I use jam or preserves.
These Raspberry Jam Streusel Bars are so quick and easy, even the kids can make them! It's fail-proof and very fun to make. The crust and streusel topping are made from one dough. The filling can be made with any fruit jam or preserves. You can make a different version every day!
[Read more...] about Raspberry Jam Streusel BarsLeftover Turkey Salad
This Leftover Turkey Salad is an easy way to turn leftovers from your roasted turkey into a delicious lunch salad. Made with chopped turkey meat, apples, onion, and creamy dressing, this salad is quick and tasty!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
After the big turkey dinner, I am in charge of the leftovers. I chop and portion any turkey meat and know what I want to use it in. I always set aside a couple of cups of chopped roasted turkey meat (especially the breast) to make this Leftover Turkey Salad. It's super simple yet so tasty!
My family loves it for lunch with whole-grain bread or in lettuce cups. The sweetness from the apple and slightly sharp flavor from red onion complement the herby turkey meat so well. If you want to add other ingredients, just check out my list below!
[Read more...] about Leftover Turkey SaladBig Mac Sauce Copycat Recipe
This Big Mac Sauce Recipe is a copycat of the popular burger from McDonald's! Made from scratch with pantry ingredients, it's even better than the original.
Use it with burgers, chicken nuggets, fries, even salads! It's the sauce that will take them to a new level of flavor.
When it comes to burgers or sandwiches, it's not all about the patty. Toppings can make a big difference! Like this Big Mac Sauce. It's a copycat of the famous sauce from McDonald's that has fans all over the world. But you can make it in your own kitchen, with ingredients that are probably already in your pantry and fridge! The sauce is creamy, tangy with the perfect amount of pickles and onion for texture. Next time you are grilling burgers, toast the bun first, then spread a generous amount of this sauce before placing the beef patty. Follow with your usual toppings and enjoy!
[Read more...] about Big Mac Sauce Copycat RecipeBlackened Seasoning Recipe
Make this Blackened Seasoning with simple spices and herbs from your pantry! Use it in recipes that call for blackening, as a cooking method for seafood, poultry, and other meats.
Homemade spice mixes are one of my favorite pantry staples to make. I have quite the collection of spices and herbs and combining them into mixes is not only fun but lets you create your own versions, without any fillers. This Blackened Seasoning, used in Cajun and Creole cuisines, is the newest addition to my collection. Similar to my Cajun seasoning, this one is milder, yet still flavorful. I use it to make blackened salmon or chicken, but you can use it with other meats too.
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