FavoritePinShare My hubby and I recently had a date night and we went to Brio. Brio is one of my favorite places to go and eat. They have amazing salads and I love their Bacon Carbonara. We both love bruschetta so we ordered the bruschetta appetizer sampler. They had so many amazing different kinds to sample. This creamy feta and bacon one was our favorite and I had to come home and make it immediately!...
FavoritePinShare Sweet and tangy all at the same time, this thousand island dressing is just what every salad needs! It’s creamy and packed with delicious flavor. You will want to put it on everything! Homemade salad dressings are a must at our house! Their flavor is stronger, and they are so much more delicious! Try out my homemade ranch dressing, this honey mustard dressing or my very favorite homemade blue cheese dressing!...
Like my family, Ben’s extended family usually makes a big, delicious to-do of holiday meals, but the past few weeks have been so frantic (surgeries, illnesses) that the fact that Easter is this very Sunday has just now registered. We may end up getting the larger family together last minute, or Ben and I may just go out to brunch with his parents. In either case, I’ll be with people I love, eating good food....
From quesadillas to even salads, we haven’t run out of ways to use this crockpot chicken yet. I’m not concerned. It’s so darn tasty and healthy to boot, I am content to continue to brainstorm more ways we can enjoy it. So far, I’ve come up with 10 different ideas—be sure to check them out later in the post! Making Mexican chicken in the slow cooker is one of those “coming of age” foundational kitchen hacks that will suit you at any and every phase of life....
This recipe is a riff on my favorite Crockpot Beef Stew. (If the Instant Pot is your preferred appliance, be sure to check out its cousin Instant Pot Beef Stew too.) Compared to my original beef stew, this homemade soup has a few more vegetables and a little less prep. Most of the action happens in the slow cooker while you aren’t paying attention, so you can get back to more pressing matters—like trying your hand at an at-home baking project (No Knead Focaccia anyone?...
Maybe it’s the later sunsets, the melting snow, or the first signs of decent-looking fresh produce (hello, Pea Salad) that made me giddy enough to look at broccoli stalks and conclude, “These need ribbon. Make it satin.” In Wisconsin, we wait a long (LONG) time for spring. So whenever I start to sense its fresh, damp, floral scent breaking the winter air at last I get a little carried away in the kitchen with fresh spring recipes....
FavoritePinShare Loaded with fresh apples and baked to a perfect golden brown, this beautiful apple tart is the pastry of the summer! A combination of buttery, nutty, and tart, it tastes as good as it looks! Nothing beats pies and tarts made at home. The flavor of a crumbly crust and fresh fruit is irresistible! My strawberry tart, lemon tart, and strawberry rhubarb pie are more beautiful and delicious pastries full of summer fruits!...
FavoritePinShare Almond Cookies are buttery, soft and chewy these cookies are made with almond flour, almond extract, and topped with slices of toasted almond! These cookies are quick and easy to make and are perfect for gifting to others or putting onto a dessert platter for the holidays! Serve alongside some Traditional Italian Christmas Cookies, Linzer Cookies, and Homemade Butter Cookies for a festive plate! Almond Cookies These almond cookies are always a huge hit around Christmas time!...
FavoritePinShare Divine Vegetable Beef Soup is a hearty, savory and comforting meal in a bowl. Ready in less than 45 minutes, makes it the perfect meal for a busy chilly night. A good hearty beef stew just makes life a little better. It’s comforting, filling and warming. For variations of beef stew try Best Ever Beef Bourguignon, Best Ever Slow Cooker Beef Stew or Beef Stew with Bacon. You won’t regret any of them....
Bruschetta is a classic Italian antipasto. While most of us identify bruschetta as toasted bread topped with tomato, the word “bruschetta” actually refers to the preparation of the bread itself. Traditionally grilled bread is covered with olive oil and garlic. You can then top bruschetta with lots of extras (pesto, mushrooms, ricotta etc) but my favourite way is chopped fresh tomatoes with a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Making bruschetta this way is so quick and easy....
FavoritePinShare We’re excited to partner with Reynolds Wrap® for this sponsored recipe Easy to make chewy granola bars that are homemade filled with regular oats, shredded coconut, dried cranberries, salty almonds, mini dark chocolate chips all combined with a sweet honey and a peanut butter flavoring. Snack time just got easier with these tasty bars! Cleanup was a breeze using Reynolds Wrap Non-Stick Aluminum Foil. Since these can get a bit sticky, we were able to just line our pan with Reynolds Wrap Non-Stick Aluminum Foil....
FavoritePinShare These Easy Chipotle Honey Meatballs are the perfect sweet and spicy appetizer to bring to any party! They’re SO easy to throw together, and will be the hit of any event! For more meatball recipes, but sure to check out these Swedish Meatballs, Coconut Curry Meatballs these Creamy Cajun Meatballs,, and these mozzarella stuffed meatballs. Easy Chipotle Honey Meatballs Ahhhh. These meatballs. They are SO good! They’re a little bit spicy from smoky chipotle peppers, sweet from a touch of honey, and melt-in-your-mouth thanks to the addition of a little bit of panko bread crumbs and egg....
FavoritePinShare Fast and easy creamy herb chicken takes only 30 minutes to make. This is a delicious recipe that’s low on the calories and is creamy but without the heavy cream! Hey there! This is Richa from My Food Story and this creamy herb chicken is rocking dinner times right now! Because can you ever go wrong with juicy chicken breasts and a luscious creamy herb sauce that takes under 30 minutes to make?...
FavoritePinShare Homemade Hamburger Buns are so much better than store-bought and so insanely delicious. These have the perfect taste and texture to hold up to your next BBQ Hamburger! Yeast can be scary to work with but it is super easy with my tried and true recipes. Try this Rolls, Homemade, and Naan bread! Easy Homemade Hamburger Buns We always grill our own hamburgers, but have you ever made homemade hamburger buns?...
These Instant Pot short ribs are delectably flavorful, fall-apart tender (without the long time commitment that’s normally needed for cooking boneless beef short ribs), and SO EASY. Let me show you how to cook short ribs in the best and fastest way with this easy beef short ribs recipe. When I first got my Instant Pot, I spent a lot of time experimenting with pressure cooker recipes. And when it came time to figure out how to cook boneless short ribs, I was pleased to discover that using the Instant Pot makes this a quick short rib recipe — no hours upon hours of braising time necessary!...
FavoritePinShare These easy Italian pinwheels are packed with amazing ingredients! They’re super flavorful and make a great party appetizer or quick lunch! Try this appetizer alongside some other reader favorites: Meatloaf Meatballs, Best Ever Baked Parmesan Garlic Potato Wedges, or Copycat Bang Bang Shrimp. Italian Pinwheels Hey everyone! It’s Chelsea back from Chelsea’s Messy Apron with a delicious AND easy appetizer to share! As we’re approaching summer, this is a recipe you’ll want to have handy!...
FavoritePinShare S’mores Dip is an easy way to get all the ooey gooey goodness from a s’more without the roasting! This is such a fun sweet treat that everyone can enjoy without building a hot fire. Everyone loves a good dip, they are easy and absolutely delicious. You have to try these incredible dips, Ranch, Rotel, and Jalapeno Popper dip. Easy S’mores Dip I love anything that has sweetened condensed milk in it....
FavoritePinShare Tuna Pasta Salad is so easy to make and it is packed with protein! If you love tuna fish then you will love this pasta salad! Tuna Pasta Salad Hello again! Melanie here again from Garnish & Glaze. Today I’m sharing a super easy pasta salad that’s packed with protein and made light by using Greek yogurt. If you like tuna fish then you’ll for sure love this Tuna Pasta Salad!...
FavoritePinShare These foil pack grilled vegetables made with Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Foil are perfect for BBQ season! They cook just right on your grill and come out tender and seasoned to perfection. This is one side dish that you don’t want to miss! If you are itching to get a head start on grilling like I am, then I have some of my favorites that you can start with to kick off the season!...
FavoritePinShare Grandma’s famous pumpkin pie is smooth, thick, and creamy! A MUST for the holidays and the best when served with a big scoop of whipped cream on top! My grandma would make the best pies ever! If you love pumpkin pie as much as I do then try this Sheet Cake, Pie Bars, or Cupcakes. Grandma’s Famous Pumpkin Pie My grandma was an amazing cook but an even better baker!...
