on Feb 18, 2022, Updated Feb 26, 2024 Why You’ll Love Cadbury Chocolate Chip Cookies This chocolate chip cookie recipe will be your new go-to! They come together in a cinch so the kids 🧑‍🍳 can get involved and help decorate with the chocolate eggs. These cookies are chocolatey, soft and gooey, and oh-so-chewy thanks to the addition of brown sugar in this recipe. These look really pretty and colorful on an Easter🐰dessert table, too....

on Aug 04, 2024, Updated Aug 15, 2024 Why You’ll Love Caramelized Onion Pasta If you love the irresistible flavor and texture of caramelized onions 🧅, you will love this recipe, which simplifies the preparation by caramelizing the onions in the oven. They roast alongside a whole head of garlic, which joins salty, tangy sun dried tomatoes 🍅 and creamy Boursin cheese in a pasta sauce from heaven! 🙏 The bowtie pasta’s shape perfectly tangles with strands of silky onions and holds sauce in its nooks and crannies....

on Oct 01, 2024 Why You’ll Love Chicken Deli Meat Recipe Looking to save money and make delicious, wholesome sandwiches 🥪 ? Let me introduce you to the easiest homemade chicken deli meat 🍗, made with real ingredients. No preservatives, no plastic, and no fancy equipment required. 💯 Chicken breasts are transformed into tender, deli-like slices in this simple recipe; ready to be topped on salads 🥗, tucked into sandwiches 🍞, or enjoyed on their own....

The best part of it is that they serve them as sweetened and unsweetened. I prefer unsweetened whereas my husband, Dwight, loves sweetened drinks. Speaking of my husband, he is a big fan of having a non-alcoholic drink as a pick me up or with his meals during the day. Cold teas like Tazo peach and green tea that they sell in Starbucks are his favorite. However, finding those here on Virgin Gorda is almost impossible....

These types of autumn days find me craving something sweet and substantial with my morning coffee. The smell of freshly baked goods seems to complement the bitter tones of the coffee and gives me a sense of comfort as the weather cools. So, I wanted something that would accompany my morning coffee without competing, something that wasn’t too sweet, but with a richness of body and texture that would leave me pleasantly filled, yet not overwhelmed with flavor explosion....

on Jun 12, 2023, Updated Jul 20, 2024 Why You’ll Love Honey and Feta Pita The beauty of this Honey and Feta Pita recipe is that you can go super traditional and make everything from scratch, OR you can use a shortcut and use a store bought pizza dough, naan bread or pita. By cooking the dough on the 🔥 BBQ, you get beautiful char marks and that bubbly and puffy texture that we all love....

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I first learned how to make homemade corn tortillas when on my very first visit to Mexico. The hotel we were staying at had a wonderful restaurant with young ladies making fresh corn tortillas outside. Watching them make hundreds of fresh corn tortillas was almost therapeutic. On our way back we stopped by the local market and bought a wooden tortilla press (like this one – affiliate link) similar to the one that they use in the hotel....

And if you are a serious shrimp lover, be sure to make Shrimp Scampi and BBQ Shrimp Skewers, too. Ingredients Ina Garten’s shrimp salad is a mix of pantry and fresh ingredients that are easy to find at the grocery store. Here are my best tips when shopping for this roasted shrimp salad recipe: Shrimp: Buy whole shrimp labeled 16-20 or 21-25 (this is an indication of the size and number of shrimp per pound)....

on Feb 16, 2023, Updated Aug 19, 2024 Why You’ll Love Lasagna with Crepes Lasagna with Crepes is literally what lasagna dreams are made of. This is not your traditional layered lasagna dish. These are thin, delicate crepes stuffed with flavorful beef and oozing with 🧀 mozzarella, and topped with a mixture of creamy bechamel and a fresh 🍅 tomato sauce. This savory crepe recipe is so good you will not miss, or probably even notice (!...

Ingredients You’ll Need To make lemon ricotta spinach pasta, gather pasta, fresh spinach leaves (I use baby spinach), and kosher salt. You’ll also need whole milk ricotta cheese, shredded parmesan cheese, minced garlic, lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, salt, and black pepper for the ricotta lemon sauce. You may also choose to add red pepper flakes if desired. How to Make Pasta With Ricotta Cheese This ricotta lemon pasta recipe takes minimal effort and a handful of ingredients to prepare....

I do not think so anymore. Nowadays there is nothing more than I look forward to than a big glass of freshly blended smoothie. Especially if it is packed with turmeric. Whether it is a green turmeric smoothie, ginger turmeric smoothie, or one of my other superfood smoothies, I love whipping up one to start the day on the right foot. Today’s recipe, Mango Turmeric Smoothie recipe is the newest addition to my collection of turmeric smoothies....

on Sep 20, 2024 Before your Nonno and Nonna come for me, let me start off by saying that quality ingredients are a must here! I suggest using San Marzano tomatoes 🍅, whether fresh or canned, but any juicy tomatoes on the vine will work. Why You’ll Love My Marinara Sauce Recipe Much like most authentic Italian cooking, this Marinara Sauce Recipe is all about simplicity. From the ingredients to the method, we’re keeping it straightforward—just the way Nonno 👴 and Nonna 👵 would have liked....

As you can imagine, I miss my family, friends, the house that I grew up in, and of course, the food. In the meantime, I am keeping in touch with my loved ones through Skype and the food via a few of my favorite YouTubers from Turkey. Speaking of YouTubers, I am currently obsessed with Refika’nin Mutfagi. She is a Turkish chef with a cooking show on one of the national channels in Turkey....

on Jul 25, 2023, Updated Jul 11, 2024 Why You’ll Love This Peaches and Cream Dessert My version of the viral Peaches and Cream Dessert is a fun twist on the classic combo. It’s such a silky, creamy and fruity dessert idea, and of course super healthy as well! Sometimes I also like to add in a scoop of 💪 protein powder to really amp up the health benefits. After freezing the peach and grating it, you’ll get the freshest peach “shaved ice” you’ve ever tasted....

This 5-minute pesto vinaigrette recipe is a great way to use fresh basil, especially if you’re growing your own fresh herbs. Who can resist natural ingredients? Elevate any dish with ease when you top it with this herby and robust dressing. Whether you use pesto sauce for salad (or pasta salad!), to drizzle on pizza, or even to top grilled meat, your tastebuds will thank you. Ingredients For this pesto dressing recipe, you will need:...

If you love making homemade dressings as much as we do, be sure to check out our Lemon Vinaigrette and Maple Dijon Dressing. Ingredients The secret to a good vinaigrette is to use good-quality ingredients. Most store-bought dressings fall short because they use canola oil and artificial flavors. Conversely, our classic red wine vinaigrette recipe requires six simple ingredients that are easy to find at the grocery store if you don’t already have them in your kitchen....

It almost looked like he was under a spell, mindlessly shelling them, one after another, before tossing them into his mouth. As I watched with wide eyes, all I could think about was the major stomachache that was surely coming his way, but to my surprise, he was totally unfazed. That is exactly why, when deciding what type of cake to make for his birthday this year, it seemed like a no brainer to choose a recipe with lots of pistachios in it....

on Apr 01, 2023, Updated Feb 25, 2024 Why You’ll Love This Simple Green Salad This Green Salad is so simple yet bursting with flavor. The secret to its success is slicing the lettuce as thinly as possible, which allows the flavors of the dressing to marinate all throughout. If you know me, you know that I cannot eat 🥬 lettuce in huge chunks so the way salad is cut makes ALL the difference in the world....

on Jun 28, 2021, Updated May 14, 2024 Why You’ll Love Stuffed Jalapeños These are just like jalapeno poppers, Mediterranean-style! The Stuffed Jalapeños are the perfect little bite with the best combination of flavors: creamy and tangy ricotta, salty parm and melty mozzarella. The 🔥 kick from the jalapeños is cooled down by all the creamy cheese. The 🍅 tomato sauce brightens it all up with just the right amount of sweetness....