What’s in this Homemade Stuffing Recipe? I love putting a new twist on old recipes for the holidays, but sometimes the traditional recipes are best, and this stuffing is proof of that. This homemade stuffing will make you think of home and feel the comfort of years gone by, plus it perfectly compliments the other Thanksgiving side dishes. Dry Bread Cubes: Form the base of the stuffing. You’ll want to prep these 1 day ahead of time to ensure they are dry and crispy....
What’s in Vanilla Extract? Just two simple ingredients, vanilla beans and vodka, go into this pantry staple. It’s the best homemade vanilla extract recipe, ready to use any time you need it. Vanilla Beans: This is the fruit of an orchid plant known for its warm, spicy, and sometimes fruity flavor. There are three main types of vanilla beans: Madagascar, Mexican, and Tahitian. For extract, I prefer Madagascar or Tahitian, as they both have richer, spicier flavors, whereas Tahitian is fruity....
These honey garlic chicken breasts are seared to create a beautiful golden brown color and lots of extra flavor. The chicken turns out so tender, and when it’s doused in the mouthwatering sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, I can’t get enough! How to Store and Reheat Store leftover honey garlic chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months....
How to Meal Prep for the Week Meal prep is the thing to do these days. Whether you’re trying to manage a busy schedule, follow a special diet, or just make meal time a lot easier, learning how to meal prep is a great option. If you’re a meal prepping beginner, it might seem overwhelming at first. But it doesn’t have to take up a lot of time, and you don’t have to have every single meal 100% prepped and perfectly contained at the start of the week....
Easy Green Bean Casserole I don’t know about you, but I’m always struggling with oven space during Thanksgiving – so much too cook! Luckily I’ve masted how to cook the most perfect green bean casserole in the pressure cooker to free up some extra room! Fresh green beans are cooked in a mushroom soup and topped with crispy onions for a veggie side dish that everyone will love! Be sure to try my Sweet Potato Casserole and Cranberry Orange Sauce too!...
What’s in this Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes Recipe We’re adding goat cheese and half n half into these potatoes to make them super creamy and cheesy. They’re melt-in-your-mouth delicious! Potatoes: Yukon Gold potatoes are the very best to use for this recipe. Water: To cook the potatoes with. Butter: It needs to be unsalted and adjusted to room temperature. Goat Cheese: This will also need to be softened to room temperature, so be sure to leave it out on the counter with the butter....
Why We Love This Jalapeno Popper Pinwheels Recipe These cream cheese pinwheels with jalapenos are the perfect mix of ingredients, creating amazing flavor. They have just a little crunch from the jalapenos and a little bit of a creamy texture from the cream cheese. I’m a big fan. This is why I love sports…the eating! Simple. You just need flour tortillas, cream cheese, jalapenos, cheese, bacon, and spices to make these tasty pinwheels....
What’s in this Lemon Pepper Wings Recipe? These wings are smothered in a seasoning mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, lemon pepper seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper and topped with a delicious gremolata sauce that takes the flavor on a journey to absolute perfection. Chicken Wings: I prefer bone-in wings for this recipe, but boneless also work. Olive Oil: Helps the seasoning stick to the wings. Lemon Juice: Adds bright, fresh acidity....
What’s in Easy Focaccia? I love my classic focaccia recipe, but this three cheese focaccia bread just adds the most delicious touch to dinner. If you love cheese as much as I do, you will devour this bread so fast. I used three different cheeses for the ultimate flavor. Flour: This recipe is designed to work with all-purpose flour. For chewier focaccia bread, you can swap some or all of the flour for bread flour....
What’s in this Orange Glazed Ham recipe? The idea of cooking a holiday ham for my family used to be very intimidating, but I quickly learned it was super simple. My Orange Glazed Ham recipe is nearly fool-proof, and it’s quickly become my go-to recipe for Easter Dinner. For the longest time, my kid’s wouldn’t touch the main courses at holidays, but they absolutely devour this Orange Honey Ham. Spiral Ham: You can use this glaze on any type of ham, but for this recipe I used a bone-in spiral ham....
Peach Ring Jello Shots When was the last time you had a flavorful jello shot? If it’s been a while, let loose and gather the ingredients needed to make these amazing Peach Jello Shots. Whether you’re hosting a party with friends or looking to have some fun at home, this recipe is super simple and will leave you with the perfect treat that tastes amazing. Trademark Note: In the spirit of transparency, I want to note that some of these ingredients are trademarked products....
What’s in this Pico de Gallo Recipe? This homemade pico de gallo recipe (aka salsa fresca) is one of our go-to healthy dips. It’s a great dip for appetizers, afternoon snacks, or to serve alongside your favorite Mexican dishes at dinner. Tomatoes: Your salsa fresca will taste so much better with good quality, ripe tomatoes. The fresher, the better! Salt: Salt actually helps to release liquid/juices from the tomatoes! That’s why (as you’ll see) we salt the tomatoes first and drain....
Peanut Butter Banana Bread Peanut butter and banana is a classic flavor combination that is beloved by kids and adults alike. And what better way to enjoy this classic combo than in a delicious loaf of peanut butter banana bread? This quick bread is packed with flavor and incredibly moist, thanks to the addition of mashed bananas. Plus the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups add the irresistible combo of chocolate and peanut butter!...
What’s in Corned Beef Egg Rolls? All the ingredients you need to make the perfect Reuben Egg Rolls in less than 30 minutes are easy to find at your local supermarket. Russian Dressing: A tangy and spicy spread that starts with mayonnaise and ketchup, making the dressing a pretty pink color. Egg Roll Wrappers: Found in the refrigerated section of most grocery stores, these Asian wheat-based pancakes are thin but strong enough to hold the deli ingredients in place while cooking in hot oil....
When it comes to decorating holiday cookies, I’m always in need of a super easy icing. This royal icing recipe is quick, it tastes good, and it hardens to a nice texture. With only 4 ingredients and a mixer, you’ll have a gorgeous icing to decorate with. You can use this hard-setting icing on sugar cookies, cakes, or gingerbread houses. What’s in This Royal Icing Recipe? Powdered Sugar: Sweetens the icing and helps determine its consistency....
Cheesecake Bars Recipe If you love snickerdoodle cookies, get ready to fall in love with these cheesecake bars! Snickerdoodle Cheesecake Bars are super easy to make with pre-made sugar cookie dough, these snickerdoodle cheesecake bites are perfect to enjoy during the holidays and make for a delicious dessert the whole family will love! Be sure to check out my Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars and Easy Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars! How to make snickerdoodle cheesecake bars You can jump to the recipe card for full ingredients & instructions!...
What’s in this Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada Recipe? Most enchilada recipes call for a tomato sauce for the base of them, but these ones have a creamy base made with sour cream, no tomatoes in sight. They are rich and creamy and great for the whole family. Unsalted Butter: Helps the onion and garlic cook without burning. Onion + Garlic: Adds an earthy and sweet flavor to the sauce. Kosher Salt: Enhances the natural flavor of the onion and garlic....
What’s in This Spicy Garlic Shrimp Recipe? If you love our garlic butter shrimp recipe, then I guarantee you’re going to love this spicy garlic shrimp, too! Creamy, slightly spicy shrimp are served in a flavorful sauce that’s so good I won’t tell if you lick the plate! Shrimp: I prefer peeled and deveined. I always ask the person working at the seafood counter if they have prepared peeled and deveined shrimp to save time!...
Strawberry Bacon Salad This strawberry bacon salad recipe is fresh, sweet, and savory. The mix of ingredients creates the perfect flavor for a simple summer salad, and the balsamic vinaigrette really completes it. It’s hard to decide which salad I’ve posted this week that I love best; this Strawberry Bacon Salad or the Peach Tomato Corn Salad from the other day. Both scream Summer, have bright and fresh Summer flavors, and are topped with easy and flavorful vinaigrette salad dressings you can make at home....
Strawberry Tart This strawberry tart recipe is SO simple. I used puff pastry as the base, topped it with fresh strawberries and mascarpone, and finished it all off with ice cream to serve. Yum! I’ve been really working on my dessert game lately. I’m so honored to be contributing over at one of my very favorite baking blogs, My Baking Addiction, and it has me so inspired. Jamie is the absolute queen of easy and attainable desserts, and she makes me feel like I can do it too....
