Homemade Chicken Fajita Soup When you’re craving the comforts of soup with a bit of spice, make a big batch of chicken fajita soup! It’s everything we know and love about chicken fajitas in soup form, perfect for chilly evenings or a delicious twist on Mexican night. Pile on your favorite fajita toppings for a satisfying and filling meal! There’s so much fresh flavor in every bite of chicken fajita soup!...
Chicken Internal Temp: 165°F At what temperature is chicken done? You want to cook it perfectly and make sure it’s a safe temp to eat, while still being juicy. We don’t want to undercook it (unsafe) or overcook it (dry), but it’s a very fine line between the two. Whether you bake it, grill it, or cook it with any other method, the answer is always the same. And that goes for which part you use too–breast, thigh, wings, whole, or ground)....
Mole recipes often take quite a bit of time, but I wanted something I could cook up on weeknights without sacrificing any flavor. Voila! This quick and easy recipe just combines a homemade mole with shredded chicken, which is something I almost always have in my fridge already. Rich and creamy chocolate adds a delicious sweetness to combat the spiciness of the peppers, making the perfect sauce! What’s in this Mole Chicken Recipe?...
Chocolate Sugar Cookies These Chocolate Sugar Cookies have me dreaming of the holidays. I know it’s not even Thanksgiving yet, but I already have CHRISTMAS COOKIES on the brain! I have a favorite Sugar Cookie Recipe that we have used time and time again, but this Double Chocolate version has quickly become the NEW favorite. Chocolate makes everything a little better, right? There’s just never enough time to eat all the sweet treats during the holiday season, and for a food blogger and major foodie there is no better time of year....
Cod Fish Tacos This Cod Fish Tacos recipe is so good! Margarita Fish Tacos are such a fun dish to try this Cinco de Mayo. I feel like I’m getting ready for Cinco de Mayo the entire year and now I’m adding these Cod Fish Tacos. I am a HUGE fan of Mexican cuisine and if I had to eat one type of food every meal for the rest of my life, this would be it....
Cranberry Sauce Meatballs If you’ve never had meatballs in cranberry sauce, this easy appetizer is bound to be a new favorite! Not only do these flavorful crockpot meatballs only consist of three ingredients, prep time is a breeze too. All you have to do is put the ingredients in the crockpot and let it do all the work! Before you know it, you have sweet and filling cranberry meatballs! This easy recipe is the perfect appetizer to make this holiday season....
What’s in this Crockpot Beef Tenderloin Recipe? Beef tenderloin is a fantastic cut, but can turn out dry and chewy if not cooked properly. This slow cooker beef recipe gives you tender, flavorful tenderloin every time! This is an easy showstopper, perfect for dinner parties and holidays! Beef Tenderloin: A great cut of meat, but the key is to not overcook it, as it can become dry if cooked past medium-rare....
Why We Love This Edamame Recipe I’m not proud to admit that I truly knew very little about soybeans, what products are derived from soy, and the health benefits before I took a trip to visit a soybean farm in Maryland. My mind was blown, and I’ll never look at a little soybean plant the same way again. Soy is such an under-appreciated source of vitamins and minerals and has zero cholesterol....
What’s in grilled buffalo chicken breasts? I love that this easy grilled buffalo chicken recipe only calls for a handful of budget friendly ingredients! Let’s take a look at the key ingredients: Buffalo Sauce: I love using homemade buffalo sauce whenever I can! Seasonings: Onion powder, garlic powder, kosher salt and black pepper create the best flavor that compliments the buffalo sauce. Chicken Breasts: Make sure to trim the fat before adding seasoning and sauce....
What’s in this Halloween Sangria Recipe? Citrusy white wine, warming apple cider, and tart sour apple schnapps create a balanced and delicious “Poison Apple” sangria that’ll wow guests with both its flavor and presentation. White Wine: The base of our sangria. I recommend something dry with citrus and fruit notes. Avoid anything too sweet or too buttery. A Vinho Verde, Sauvignon Blanc, or Pinot Grigio would all be good options. Apple Cider: Adds a bit of apple flavor along with warmth, spice, and a bit of sweetness....
Enjoy a vibrant, delicious and addictive Homemade Salsa Verde. With the inclusion of smoky, charred tomatillos, this is a dip every tortilla chip wants to be dunked in! I love the flavor of a green salsa for dishes like salsa verde chicken, Chile verde, and salsa verde enchiladas. Or simply to drizzle on top of tacos, like grilled chicken tacos or or carnitas. How To Make Homemade Salsa Verde What’s The Difference Between Salsa and Salsa Verde?...
Ingredients for Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas My Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas are filled with chicken, cheese, and a delicious enchiladas sauce. The honey lime flavor makes all the difference in this easy chicken enchilada recipe! Honey: Adds floral sweetness to the enchiladas. Lime Juice: Adds freshness and acidity to the enchiladas. Spices: Ancho chili powder and garlic powder enhance the flavor of the enchiladas and add a bit of spice. Cooked Chicken: Using leftover shredded cooked chicken makes this recipe so easy!...
Iced caramel macchiatos are my coffee shop weakness! I probably spend an ungodly amount on these babies every month, and that needed to change. It turns out that learning how to make an iced caramel macchiato was way easier than I thought. I love that I only need 4 ingredients and some ice to make this iced coffee drink! What’s in This Iced Caramel Macchiato Recipe? Espresso: I prefer to make this iced macchiato with espresso for a real kick of flavor and caffeine, but strongly brewed coffee will work well too....
Black Eyed Peas in an Instant Pot Making Black Eyed Peas is a must for ringing in the New Year. Every New Years Eve we make this Instant Pot Black Eyed Pea Soup. It’s super simple, delicious, and so comforting. Black Eyed Pea Soup is an amazing tradition to make each and every New Years Eve. Tradition says it ushers in good luck for the year to come, and after 2020, we all need that!...
Egg Salad in an Instant Pot Hands down, a homemade egg salad is one of my favorite sandwich fillings! And when you are short on time, your trusty Instant Pot has you covered! Super simple to make with just a few basic ingredients, this homemade egg salad is creamy and tangy. don’t tell anyone, but I eat it right out of the bowl with a spoon! For more egg recipes, be sure to check out my Avocado Egg Salad and Loaded Deviled Eggs....
Loaded Deviled Eggs Loaded Deviled Eggs are a must make for the holidays. This easy recipe is something our whole family enjoys, and I love this unique and tasty version that even kids will gobble up. These deviled eggs with bacon are inspired by loaded baked potatoes! This mayo-free recipe uses sour cream as a base for the yolk mixture instead. And then they’re topped with bacon, cheese, chives, and more....
Wonton Pizza Pockets These Mini Fried Taco Pizza Pockets are your answer to keeping the holidays simple. Party appetizers just happen to be my favorite food group, so I could eat these all day long! They’re delicious and fancy enough to serve at any holiday party, yet simple enough to feed hungry kids after school. The perfect little snack! Wonton wrappers are the perfect pockets to fill with your favorite filling....
This Parmesan crusted salmon may not be quite as healthy as other salmon recipes out there, but man it is so good! The white wine Dijon sauce is so good I could eat it with a spoon. It’s the same sauce I used for my favorite Chicken Cordon Bleu Meatballs. My whole family loves this Dijon salmon recipe. That’s right, this is the recipe that finally got my kids to try salmon!...
Pecan Sandies Cookie Recipe Holiday season means baking, and cookies are one of my favorite things to make for friends and family. These pecan sandies are such a simple cookie recipe, that even the most novice of bakers will be able to master these. They are sweet and buttery with a crisp texture, and I promise that you won’t be able to stop at one! Be sure to try my Shortbread Cookies and Soft Sugar Cookies too!...
I blended tequila, lime, Cointreau, and a host of other goodies together to turn these frozen margaritas into a flavor fiesta. The red layer has a great berry flavor, the white layer is a classic margarita, and the blue layer is deliciously orangey. Serving Suggestions To finish off this margarita slush recipe, you can salt the rim of the glass before pouring in the layers. A salty rim works great with the tequila and balances the sweetness of the cocktail perfectly....
