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(Today’s post is sponsored by Rioja Wines.) The holiday season is in full swing. Before you know it, your kitchen will be pumping out glorious platters of food and your dining room will be bustling with friends and family from near and far. A great dish to serve at your holiday party is this Rosemary and Garlic Roast Beef. Tim and I had it for Thanksgiving since we had the turkey I made for the blog a few days before T-day and I know we’ll be having turkey for Christmas....

Its use doesn’t end with seafood though! Also serve it with chicken, pork or vegetables. You could also use as a salsa dip, or pile it on toasted bread to make simple bruschetta or crostini. Try it also over a omelette or frittata, or corn fritters! Even twirl pasta through it! Sauce Vierge – a classic sauce for fish! I featured Sauce Vierge in my Tuna Steak recipe which I also published today....

This Asparagus Egg Toast looks simple, but do not be deceived. The combined effect of the toasty bread with the creamy scrambled eggs and lightly crispy Roasted Asparagus (or Air Fryer Asparagus) is far greater than any single part. I want to be clear that Ben’s aversion to this Asparagus Egg Toast has nothing to do with the recipe and everything to do with the fact that, for whatever mysterious reason, he doesn’t like eggs at dinnertime....

This recipe is sponsored by ALDI While shrimp might not be the first protein that comes to mind when you think of a burger (Italian Turkey Burgers or even black bean Vegan Burgers tend to be mentioned first), the texture of shrimp makes it ideal for forming patties that you can pack with a heap of mix-ins and spices, without the need to add breadcrumbs or any other binders. Fewer binders = better, more powerful shrimp flavor....

FavoritePinShare Shrimp Pad Thai is a colorful veggie-filled restaurant favorite that can be thrown together in just 30 minutes. No need to pay to go out when you can make this classic for a fraction of the price. Hello friends! Melanie here again from Garnish & Glaze. Today I’m sharing a favorite restaurant dish with you– Pad Thai. I love going out to eat but if I can make the same meal just as well and for a fraction of the price, I’m game!...

FavoritePinShare I have been craving spaghetti lately. And we have been spending a lot of our date nights at the Spaghetti Factory. I absolutely love their brown butter and mazithera and their meat sauce. But there might be a little reason why I have been craving these things… I am pregnant!! And I couldn’t be more ecstatic about it!! I am 15 weeks along right now and this pregnancy has been very different than my last two....

Cook a beautiful filet easily and perfectly following our easy Sous Vide Filet Mignon with garlic butter recipe. You can make the most tender filet with no fuss and no effort! Perfection every time. Set it, forget it, and enjoy! 📋 Recipe Have you ever cooked steak sous vide? After trying it with this filet mignon recipe, we can safely say we’re hooked! Water bath cooking is an easy way to cook beef to the perfect temperature every time....

Growing up, spaghetti squash was an “on the side” affair…and even then, only if was topped with an appropriate level of butter and brown sugar. I still enjoy baked spaghetti squash this way every now and then for the sake of nostalgia—and because who am I pretending to be here? It’s delicious. I’ve also come to adore spaghetti squash as a component of more savory sides such as Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Parmesan Mushrooms and main dish recipes like Taco Spaghetti Squash Boats, Spaghetti Squash Boats with Chicken and Bacon, and today’s Italian-inspired Spaghetti Squash Casserole....

Golden acorn squash that’s baked until caramelized and tender, then stuffed with a harvesty blend of Italian sausage (I use chicken sausage to keep the recipe on the lighter side), mushrooms, apples, warm spices, and herbs, this recipe is super filling, easy to make, and healthy too. I finished the Italian sausage stuffed acorn squash with Parmesan cheese, which is nutty and becomes bubbly and crisp while the squash bakes....

FavoritePinShare The best copycat recipes to enjoy with your family are right here waiting for you! Skip the restaurant and make these delicious recipes at home! Copycat recipes are amazing! They allow me to stay at home and watch my favorite shows without the hassle of going anywhere and I am saving money while I eat delicious food. That sounds like a win to me! A couple of my favorites are Frosted Lemonade, Cherry Limeade, and Chicken Gnocchi Soup....

FavoritePinShare Rich, creamy rice pudding is delicious warm or cold, and lightly spiced with just a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg. It’s the coziest, most comforting dessert of all! We love it with plump golden raisins! It’s so easy to make homemade rice pudding and a great way to use up leftover rice as well! If you love pudding-type desserts, be sure not to miss our Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding, Coconut Bread Pudding, and Pistachio Pudding Salad!...

FavoritePinShare The Famous Raspberry Pretzel Salad is a classic sweet and savory dessert or side salad that everyone goes wild over. Plump raspberries, creamy whipped topping and a crunchy caramelized pretzel layered together making this a real treat! It is always a MUST to have a fruit salad at your next barbecue or pot luck. Strawberry Pretzel Salad or Mandarine Orange Salad are always a go-to in our family! Raspberry Pretzel Salad Raspberries have a fresh sweetness to them that make this salad a real treat!...

Use these burger buns in your favorite burger recipes, Sloppy Joes, chicken sandwiches and even in a breakfast Bacon Egg and Cheese. Just want to enjoy them right out of the oven? They taste great with some butter and/or jam! These are the best homemade brioche burger buns! I think I’ve made these buns at least 3 times a week during this past month! Ever since I tried them for the first time, I vowed to never buy store-bought buns again....

FavoritePinShare This traditional no yeast bread recipe is a crumbly dense bread with a slightly sweet taste. With only a few pantry and refrigerator staples required, this delicious traditional soda bread can be made easily and is one everyone will enjoy. Bread is a perfect pairing for just about any meal and sometimes it tastes even better if it’s easy to prepare like this banana bread, this cheesy garlic bread, or even these biscuits....

What is Brining? Brining is THE most important step to cooking a moist roast turkey (other than not overcooking the meat). Brining is the process of allowing meat to rest in a salt solution for about 24 hours prior to roasting. Brining works through osmosis. It tenderizes the meat and the meat absorbs the brine’s flavor, so the turkey tastes seasoned throughout, not just on the outside. (You can read more about brining science here)....

FavoritePinShare Turtle Cookies are a baked, bite size brownie, loaded with pecans covering the outer rim then filled with a creamy caramel center for a total mouth watering holiday cookie! These turtle cookies are always a huge hit and gone in minutes of baking them. The flavor combination of chocolate, caramel and nuts are amazing in a dessert! If you love the turtle combination try this Rolo Pretzel Turtle Recipe, Turtle Brownie, Turtle Pecan Bars, Frosted Turtle Brownies or Turtle Rice Krispie Treats....

Tender and delicate veal scallopini served with delicious, creamy mushroom, Italian herb and wine sauce. Add some heirloom tomatoes for more flavor and serve with your favorite side dish. The sauce alone will knock your socks off! A definite must try! When I am looking to make a quick, tasty and healthy dinner, I turn to chicken breasts. I suppose that’s what most of us do. I also like chicken alternatives, like pan-fried pork chops that can be prepared in a matter of minutes, or salmon piccata....

After tiring of the same routine in my immediate post-college survival days (a rotation between frozen meals and Anything With Eggs), I decided to spread my wings and tackle the vegetable lo mein I adored in Chinese restaurants as a kid. Little did I know that this all-in-one vegetable extravaganza would be my reliable recipe BFF for years to come. Simple vegetable lo mein is the saving grace of any health-conscious yet frugal adult in her first post-college job....

Waffles may have originated in Belgium, but it’s also a classic American breakfast. Recreate your favorite Waffle House waffles with this simple recipe! What makes a perfect waffle? Is it the crisp exterior, or the fluffy and tender interior? Or is it perhaps the wide array of toppings that go with it? The answer is all of the above. The combination of textures and flavors makes waffles the quintessential breakfast....

Jokes aside, it’s no laughing matter when you’ve a beautifully roasted bird but sad-looking sides. Your delicious duck deserves appetizing accompaniments that hit the spot, without taking attention away from the main dish. Try a light and tangy spinach salad, fluffy whipped sweet potatoes, or herby parsnip fries to make it a supper to remember. These 17 sides aren’t just for duck, either. They’ll work well with any poultry, so if there’s a roasted bird in your future, give them a try!...