on Oct 18, 2024, Updated Nov 18, 2024 Why You’ll Love 2 Ingredient Pancakes I’m a big fan of sweet potato in general. It’s such a versatile ingredient, and it’s not very often that something tastes good in savory and sweet dishes. But sweet potato is 👏 that 👏GIRL 👏! Soft, tender and naturally sweet, these 2-Ingredient Pancakes perfectly capture the magic of sweet potato 🍠. Not to mention, the caramelization on these is 🤤!...

On my morning walks, I pass by pumpkin patches sitting under the watchful eyes of scarecrows. The small local farms in our small town here in Southern Vermont attract families with young children, intent on picking out the perfect canvas for their seasonal Jack O’ Lantern. Last week in one of those walks, I picked out a few butternut squashes to try my hand in making squash noodles. If you have been following for a while you might remember the Sweet Potato Noodle Pad Thai and 5-Ingredient Zucchini Noodles I shared a while back....

This smoky, warm mixture typically includes a basic mix of 7 spices; Coriander, cumin, black pepper, nutmeg, cloves, cardamom, and paprika, which is why it is also referred to as “Middle Eastern 7 Spice.” With that being said, depending on the region, this spice blend may contain a few extra spices. A quintessential ingredient for Middle Eastern cuisine, cooks use this versatile blend in many different ways, including a dry rub for meat dishes, a seasoning for rice recipes, an addition to soups, and a topping for roasted vegetables....

Love blackened fish? Be sure to also try our Blackened Cod recipe. This Blackened version is inspired by the cult favorite Costco blackened mahi mahi. Once you master the easy steps to making it at home, you won’t have to buy it from the store ever again. Ingredients You’ll Need You only need a few fresh, simple ingredients to prepare this blackened mahi mahi recipe: Mahi Mahi: If you can get your hands on them, use fresh mahi mahi filets....

on Oct 27, 2021, Updated Dec 22, 2023 Why You’ll Love Branzino Branzino reminds me of growing up near the Black Sea 🌊 and the Mediterranean. My dad and I would often go to the sea and order grilled, freshly caught fish. There’s nothing more nostalgic to me than cooking this fish at home and trying to recreate a bit of these childhood memories. I actually loved picking out the fish 🦴 bones as a kid, because it gave me a sense of satisfaction to work for my delicious meal....

Whether you want to turn it into a Tuna Chickpea Sandwich or keep it light over a bed of greens, there are so many possibilities. If you are a tuna fan, be sure to check out this Tuna Melt Sandwich and Tuna Steak Salad to incorporate more seafood into your life, too. Ingredients I like to think of this garbanzo bean tuna salad as a nice mix of pantry staples and fresh ingredients from the grocery store....

If you have extra cucumbers on hand, definitely try Creamy Cucumber Salad and Cucumber Mozzarella Salad, too. Why Should You Try This Recipe? This chilled cucumber soup with shrimp couldn’t be easier. I know you will love it because: Everything is thrown in the food processor: All you do is put everything in a food processor, process for a couple of minutes, and you’re done. And you can do this while shrimp is roasting in the oven....

on Jul 29, 2023, Updated Sep 24, 2023 Why You’ll Love Creamy Shrimp Salad Creamy shrimp salad is a great dish that combines perfectly poached shrimp with fresh ingredients and a creamy dressing. The shrimp is tender and juicy, while the sweet pepper, red onion, and optional jalapeños add a burst of flavor. Fresh herbs like chives and dill, combined with a creamy mayo-based dressing, I can chug😉! This dish is quick to prepare, making it perfect for any occasion....

on Apr 12, 2022, Updated Feb 28, 2024 Why You’ll Love Easter Bunny Bread Did I mention this 🐰Easter Bunny Bread uses ONLY 2 ingredients and takes only 30 minutes?! It cannot get any better than that. Plus, it’s a versatile base recipe that you can adapt depending on what you have in the fridge, or adjust to make it a sweet treat (hello, Nutella filling!). Everyone at the table will love pulling apart the tender and fluffy rolls....

on Dec 07, 2021, Updated Jun 04, 2024 Why You’ll Love Healthy Banana Pancakes It is possible to enjoy a big pancake breakfast that’s healthy, dairy-free, gluten-free and delicious! These Healthy Banana Pancakes are the BEST. Plus, they come together in just one bowl, they’re easy to make and absolutely delicious. They’re fluffy and tender, and delicious topped with a drizzle of 🍁 maple syrup. How to Prepare Healthy Banana Pancakes 🍌In a bowl, mash together a banana, an egg, a pinch of salt and a dash of pure vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract....

Prior to my trip, I had one thing in mind, and that was finding the best huevos rancheros recipe and recreate it at home. See, the thing is there is no such thing as a “recipe” for huevos rancheros – the Mexican ranch style eggs. Or maybe I should say, if there was a recipe for it, it would be nothing more than corn tortillas topped with refried beans, eggs, and salsa....

Why Should You Try This Recipe? I fell in love with celebrity chef Ina Garten’s roasted butternut squash salad on her Food Network show when I first watched it many years ago. If you are like me, a fan of Barefoot Contessa salads (and her recipes in general), this fall squash salad recipe will not disappoint. Here are a few reasons why: Sweet and savory, this fall salad highlights all there is to love about the season....

Make them ahead of time to save yourself some time on the big day, or serve these little guys any night of the week as part of a complete meal. And if you have extra carrots on hand, definitely try Carrot and Ginger Soup, Raw Carrot Salad, and Carrot Hummus, too! Make Ahead: Prep and bake maple syrup roasted carrots as instructed, and cool them completely. Transfer to an oven-safe serving dish, cover tightly with aluminum foil, and store in the fridge for 1-2 days....

Need more appetizer inspiration? Be sure to also check out our Bread Dipping Oil, Cheese Apple Appetizer, and Hot Goat Cheese Dip. When buying dates, look for fresh, plump, and large Medjool dates that are usually sold in the refrigerated section of your grocery store. You can buy pitted dates or remove the pits yourself. To Make Ahead: You can pit the dates, stuff them with cheese, dip them into the pomegranate seeds, and store them in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to two days in advance....

on Feb 01, 2023, Updated Aug 21, 2024 Why You’ll Love This Mushroom Dip This Mushroom Dip makes any ⚽ game day watch party a winner. It’s everything you want a 🔥 hot dip to be: creamy and cheesy, chunky and hearty, warm and full of flavor to keep you going back for more. I also love it because I can have it all prepped and ready to go the day before the party and just pop it in the oven when the guests come over....

on Mar 01, 2022, Updated May 27, 2024 Why You’ll Love Pizza Pockets Recipe This Pizza Pockets Recipe is a make-ahead dream that the kids will go nuts for. My recipe will make up to 12 pockets, which you can wrap up individually and pull out what you need for the kids’ lunch box or after school. These are also amazingly customizable, so everyone can have exactly what they love inside, and you can use up whatever veggie/cheese combo you have kicking around in the fridge....

on Oct 22, 2021, Updated Jun 28, 2024 Why You’ll Love Pizza Stuffed Mushrooms These bite-sized Pizza Stuffed Mushrooms are the perfect little snack or appetizer, and great for 🏈 game day. They have all those 🍕 pizza flavors everyone loves, but no carbs and totally gluten-free! They are little flavor bombs with a soft interior and gooey 🧀 cheesy topping. I’ve kept the toppings basic here, but really the options are endless....

There are not that many people, who grow their own produce on our island, Virgin Gorda. You would think, with all the sun and water we have around here we would be able to grow everything. Unfortunately, that is not the case. From what I understand, there are 2 major reasons for that. (1) The soil of Virgin Gorda is too thin and (2) the water we use is distilled from the ocean and even though we couldn’t taste the salt in it, some plants could....

I’ve learned so much from them over the years and still get excited when I see them on TV or if they release a new book. That’s why I wanted to share a recipe from one of my favorite cookbooks of theirs, Vegan For Everybody (affiliate link.) This book provides detailed information, how-to’s, and the ins and outs of vegan cooking (which, understandably, can be daunting for beginner level vegan cooks like me....

on Apr 27, 2023, Updated Sep 06, 2024 Why You’ll Love Brazilian Lemonade It takes just 3 simple ingredients to make this sensational Brazilian Lemonade, which will have you doing the 💃 samba after one sip. This drink is zesty and sweet, making it the perfect thirst-quencher for hot days. The balance of tart limes with the rich sweetened condensed milk creates a frothy treat that’s incredibly refreshing and flavorful....