Ah, Brussels sprouts – the stereotypical kids’ least favorite vegetable. If that’s what you’re picturing, too, it’s time for a brussel sprouts makeover. Pan fried brussel sprouts with balsamic vinegar are not like those boiled ones kids dislike. And brussel sprouts with bacon are even better. But when you have both combined? Perfection. Once you try this crispy pan fried brussel sprouts recipe, you’ll never think of them the same way again!...
Grab your slow cooker and let it do all of the heavy lifting for this easy Italian sausage and peppers recipe! Sausage, peppers and onions are slow cooked with marinara sauce and Italian seasoning, for a delicious Crock Pot sausage and peppers meal that requires only a few minutes of your active time. It’s so easy to make this Italian comfort food dinner that’s both healthy and flavorful! It’s been a long time since I’ve posted a slow cooker recipe, and it was about time to bring it back with these slow cooker sausage and peppers....
FavoritePinShare Sautéed zucchini is a fresh and simple side dish bursting with cheesy Italian flavors. Garden zucchini is sautéed in olive oil and fresh garlic, perfectly seasoned with Italian herbs, and then topped with parmesan cheese. I sure do love an easy and tasty side dish! It just adds to the success of the whole entire meal. If you’re looking for some more side dish ideas, try my easy corn on the cob, this delicious rice recipe, or the best green bean casserole....
FavoritePinShare These delicious dough-filled, buttery soft kolaches pack a punch of flavor. This recipe is a tried and true favorite that will be a hit with your entire family! I love baked goods, and there are so many good ones to try. Start with this raspberry brie, these cream puffs, and this apple danish! They are some of my favorites and are SOO GOOD! What is a Kolache? Before you start baking, it’s always good to know exactly what the recipe is before you begin!...
FavoritePinShare A quick and easy garlic sesame noodle recipe that is light and tasty! Add in vegetables and protein to enhance this oriental dish or keep it simple with a garlic sesame flavoring. Noodles are a kids favorite and this is as simple as it gets! Making this dish reminds me of this Thai sesame peanut sauce noodles or this garlic mushroom noodles in a sense that they are both family favorites....
Who needs a new (and impressive!) appetizer? I thought so. 🙂 My easy cheese ball recipe with cream cheese, bacon, and green onions to the rescue! This is the best cheese ball recipe because, well, bacon is involved. Read on and I’ll show you how to make cheese balls (don’t tell anyone how easy it is, it’s our little secret!), how to store this tasty bacon cheese ball, and give you a few ideas for what to scoop up this cream cheese ball with....
FavoritePinShare Cheesy Taco Soup is so simple to throw together and is loaded with taco inspired ingredients. The cheesiness takes this soup to the next level of delicious and will be loved by the entire family! Quick and Easy Taco Soup Those of you that follow along on Instagram stories saw that I was a part of an amazing blogger retreat in Malibu earlier this month. The weather was perfect, and we had amazing beach views....
FavoritePinShare Fried Rice is a combination of long grained rice, mixture of warm peas, carrots and onions with scrambled eggs mixed all together! You will not be getting take out any longer! Have fried rice as an entree or a side dish when serving it! If you love fried rice try these variations of fried rice: Bacon Fried Rice, Shrimp Fried Rice, Ham Fried Rice or Chicken Fried Rice. Easy Fried Rice I have always loved fried rice....
FavoritePinShare Chicken and Mushroom Fettuccine Alfredo is an easy weeknight or weekend meal made even faster if you have leftover chicken. One-pot means keeping this simple while everything is simmered together. Alfredo is one of my top recipes on the site! Here are some other yummy recipes you need to try like Homemade Sauce, Shrimp Pasta, and this Garlic Pasta. Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo with Mushrooms One pot meals are always a perfect addition to a busy week!...
FavoritePinShare These breakfast potatoes make the best hearty and delicious breakfast! Filled with peppers, onions, and potatoes that are all coated with delicious homemade seasoning, this savory dish will become a family favorite! I am a huge breakfast fan! Sweet, savory, you name it and I want it for breakfast! Try out some of my favorite go-to breakfast meals like this breakfast casserole, these German pancakes, or these quick 45-minute cinnamon rolls!...
FavoritePinShare Corn pudding is SOO GOOD! It’s creamy, slightly sweet (but with a hint of savory!) and it’s packed with white corn kernels. It makes the perfect side to any dish! For more easy fall sides, don’t miss these Scalloped Potatoes, Mashed Potatoes, or this Green Bean Casserole. These are all perfect for the holiday season too! What is Corn Pudding? Corn pudding is one of my favorite fall sides to serve alongside a roast chicken, hearty stew, or of course, turkey!...
I dabbled in summer-league softball from the ages of 7 to 11, and I might have stuck with it a bit longer if playing fast pitch weren’t a requirement for the age 12-and-up crowd. I could barely handle my dad pitching to me overhanded in the backyard, so the idea of a softball hurtling towards my person with any kind of actual velocity was too much to fathom. Thus ended softball....
I often fall for the easy logic that more is more. Why own one good black dress when you can have two, or a single set of wine glasses where there’s space for three? I also have somehow acquired more pairs of boots (my greatest shopping weakness) than anyone with just two feet should ever reasonably own at one time. Therefore, you would think that more is more logic would also apply to cooking—isn’t a dish with more ingredients inherently better than a dish with fewer?...
With this super simple yet spectacular recipe, Christmas definitely came early. First of all, how pretty is this chocolate bark? The contrast between red peppermint candy and white chocolate is giving me major holiday feels. Plus, it’s absolutely delicious. The combination of dark and white chocolate isn’t overwhelmingly sweet, but it’s just enough to tickle your tastebuds. The peppermint candy gives them that extra oomph. Best of all, these barks only require 10 minutes to make....
FavoritePinShare Making homemade chicken souvlaki is the best way to bring the flavors of Greek street food straight to your kitchen! These chicken skewers are juicy and coated with an amazing herb marinade. Chicken skewers are the best summer snack! They’re easy to put together and everybody loves them! To take your summer barbecues to the next level, try yakitori, Thai chicken skewers, or these grilled Hawaiian teriyaki chicken skewers!...
FavoritePinShare Grilled Hawaiian BBQ Chicken is quick and easy and the flavor is amazing! Serving it over grilled pineapple makes the presentation colorful and impressive. This meal is sure to be a hit! Hawaii is such a special place to me and I love preparing meals that remind me of the amazing food there. Grilled Hawaiian Teriyaki Chicken Skewers or Grilled Hawaiian Barbecue Chicken in Foil are two Hawaiian recipes that I never seem to get tired of!...
FavoritePinShare The most delicious sweet pineapple teriyaki glaze coats this chicken perfectly. It grills to juicy and tender perfection on the BBQ and will be one of the best things you grill this summer! It was 90 degrees today. It is safe to say the rain has stopped and the heat of summer is here. We enjoyed every minute of it and had to celebrate with a barbecue of course. We love to grill at our house and I love to create delicious things to throw on the BBQ....
FavoritePinShare This easy grilled shrimp salad recipe is the perfect solution to your summer dinner needs! It’s healthy, quick and full of grilled chipotle flavor. I am always on the lookout for salads that are not only filled with tasty, nutritious veggies but have a flavorful dressing to bring everything together. Corn, broccoli apple, and asiago Caesar are some of my other favorite salads sure to make lunchtime great! Easy Grilled Shrimp Salad Recipe Delicious grilled shrimp salad that makes the perfect dinner during these warm summer months....
I’ve been growing heirloom tomatoes in my backyard for the past couple of years and have had an opportunity to experiment with a variety of heirloom tomato salads. So, let me tell you what I think makes the absolute best heirloom tomato salad. Picking tomatoes for the heirloom tomato salad I think the key part of any successful heirloom tomato salad is to use a variety of tomatoes. You could get away with two varieties, maybe even one, but the more you add, the better....
Nothing beats the combination of rich chocolate and sweet and salty peanut butter! The contrast between crunchy and smooth makes eating peanut butter cups such a wonderful experience. You can just imagine my excitement when I came across this recipe! Before this, I had no idea peanut butter cups were such a cinch to make. It’s much cheaper than buying the actual thing, too! With this easy peanut butter cups recipe, you can treat yourself to these spectacular sweets any time, any day....
