This recipe for Mediterranean quinoa salad is full of fresh vegetables, feta cheese and chickpeas tossed in a lemon and herb dressing and topped with herbs. It’s a light and colorful addition to any meal! When I’m looking to eat a little healthier, I turn to fresh salads such as farro salad , tomato cucumber salad , and this amazingly delicious quinoa salad. I love salad, but I don’t love when it’s a sea of lettuce with a few tiny vegetable pieces sprinkled in....
This easy homemade raspberry sauce is the perfect topping for yogurt, ice cream, cakes and other treats. It’s ready in less than 15 minutes and adds an elegant and flavorful touch to any dessert! This raspberry sauce is thick, glossy and packed with raspberry flavor. Serve it over a bowl of ice cream, layer it between pound cake cubes to make a trifle, or pour some over your morning oatmeal. It is one of my favorite berry desserts along with berry chantilly cake , blueberry shortcake and strawberry lemon cake ....
This rib eye steak recipe is tender and juicy beef seared to golden brown perfection, and topped with garlic butter and herbs. A simple steak preparation that tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant ! You can never go wrong with steak for dinner, whether it’s with mushroom steak sauce , steak tacos , or served with garlic butter like this ribeye recipe. When I’m ordering dinner at a steakhouse, I always go for the rib eye....
These slow cooker pulled pork sandwiches are meltingly tender and delicious, the perfect easy dinner option! You can’t go wrong with a hearty sandwich for dinner, whether it’s zesty nacho sloppy joes or these tender crock pot pulled pork sandwiches. Do you have a carboholic in your life? One of my children loves bread, I think she would live on garlic bread if I let her. Obviously that’s not healthy so she gets her garlic bread in moderation but I’ve come to realize that she is more willing to try new things if they come served on her beloved bread....
This spiral ham is coated in a homemade brown sugar glaze , then baked in the oven to tender and juicy perfection. A simple way to prepare ham that’s both easy and elegant. You’ll be sure to get rave reviews from family and friends! When I’m looking for a holiday meal that’s sure to impress, I turn to favorites such as Thanksgiving turkey , slow roasted prime rib , or this delicious and festive spiral ham....
These bacon ranch green beans are cooked in a ranch butter sauce and topped with crispy onions and bacon. SO much better than green bean casserole ! This recipe is a twist on the old classic cream of mushroom green bean casserole. But this version is loaded with b acon and ranch flavors! It’s a total hit for any holiday meal! It makes for a perfect side dish for any holiday along with homemade cranberry sauce and glazed carrots ....
These baked apples are stuffed with an oatmeal brown sugar filling, then baked until tender and juicy . Add a scoop of ice cream on top for a simple yet satisfying dessert that everyone is sure to love! I love to cook with apples when they’re in season, especially sweet treats like snicker apple salad , apple fries and these delicious stuffed apples. There’s nothing better than the taste of a whole baked apple, especially when it’s filled with delicious ingredients like brown sugar, butter and cinnamon....
This homemade calzone recipe is a mixture of sausage, pepperoni and bell peppers, all baked inside pizza dough with plenty of melted cheese. Calzones are the perfect food for a party , as they’re hand held, hearty and totally delicious. Pizza is a commonly served food at gatherings, but I like to surprise my guests by offering calzones instead. You can fill your calzones with so many different toppings, and they’re sure to garner rave reviews....
This cashew chicken is chunks of crispy chicken and roasted cashews tossed in a sweet and savory sauce. Serve over rice for the perfect easy dinner option! I always order cashew chicken from my favorite take out spot, and I think this homemade version tastes even better than the restaurant recipe. Serve with veggie fried rice and Asian cucumber salad for a complete meal. I always order cashew chicken from my local restaurant, but this homemade version is even better than the take out kind!...
These chocolate covered strawberries are fresh, ripe berries dipped in melted chocolate and rolled in various toppings. An easy and elegant dessert or snack option! Chocolate and fruit are a pairing that can’t be beat; when I’m looking for a sweet treat I often make chocolate fondue , brownie pizza or these fabulous chocolate dipped strawberries. Chocolate covered strawberries are a classic treat that never goes out of style. Buying store bought chocolate dipped berries can be expensive though, and you can make your own at home for a fraction of the cost!...
This chocolate lasagna is a cookie crust topped with layers of cheesecake filling, pudding, whipped cream and chocolate chips. An impressive no bake dessert that’s perfect for feeding a crowd! Chocolate lasagna is perfect for all of the chocolate lovers in your life – who can resist three layers of chocolate mixed with cheesecake and whipped cream? I love to bring this dessert to potlucks, and people always ask me for the recipe....
This dill potato salad is tender baby red potatoes with celery, red onion and fresh herbs, all in a creamy dill dressing. A quick and easy salad that is great for picnics and potlucks, and always gets rave reviews! When the weather gets hot, I turn to cool and creamy salad recipes including refreshing cucumber salad , carrot salad , low carb cauliflower salad , and this delicious and fresh tasting dill potato salad....
This fried zucchini is zucchini sticks coated in seasoned breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese, then deep fried to golden brown perfection . Zucchini fries are the perfect side dish or party snack to feed a crowd! There’s just something about fried food that makes it so delicious! When I’m looking to indulge a bit, I whip up a batch of fried ravioli , cream cheese wontons or this amazing fried zucchini....
This jalapeno popper chicken is chicken breasts stuffed with a jalapeno cheese mixture, then wrapped in bacon and baked to crispy perfection. An easy low carb meal that’s a total crowd pleaser! I can’t get enough of jalapeno poppers – whether it’s bacon wrapped poppers , popper dip or jalapeno popper mac and cheese , I love it all! This jalapeno popper chicken is full of those great creamy and spicy flavors and looks impressive enough to serve to company....
This mezze platter is an assortment of snack options including salads, cheeses, olives, hummus, pita bread and vegetables, all arranged as a hearty appetizer plate to serve a crowd. A simple yet impressive offering that always gets rave reviews. When I’m hosting a party, a serve a variety of appetizers including raspberry baked brie , bacon wrapped shrimp and this fresh and colorful mezze platter. One of my favorite local restaurants serves a mezze platter on their appetizer menu, and I have to order it every time I go there....
This parmesan zucchini is crusted in crispy breadcrumbs and cheese, then baked to golden brown perfection. An easy side dish or appetizer option! Love fried zucchini sticks? This baked version has less calories but still has tons of flavor. When I see fried zucchini on a restaurant menu, I absolutely cannot resist. Give me a side of ranch or marinara and I’m in appetizer heaven. This parmesan zucchini is made in the oven instead of the fryer, but still has that same crispy, savory flavor of the deep fried favorite....
This recipe for Philly cheesesteak stuffed peppers is like the classic sandwich, but without all the carbs! An easy and filling meal that will please the whole family. When I’m watching my carbs, I turn to simple yet satisfying dinners like pizza stuffed chicken , stuffed pork chops , and these amazing cheesesteak peppers. I am a sucker for a good cheesesteak sandwich, but sometimes they can be a little carb heavy with all that bread....
This pizzelle recipe is flat crispy vanilla flavored cookies that are baked in an iron, then finished with a dusting of powdered sugar. A classic Italian dessert that’s perfect for parties and gift giving! I love to give homemade goodies as gifts, especially during the holiday season. Some of my favorite treats to give out include Christmas monster cookies , gooey butter cookies , chocolate spritz cookies , Italian cookies , Christmas sugar cookies , reindeer chow , chocolate covered pretzels and these impressive looking pizzelle cookies from Italy....
These refrigerator pickles are cucumbers that are pickled in a homemade brine with garlic, dill and spices. They’re so easy to make without all the hassle of canning, and these pickles taste SO much better than the store bought variety! When my garden is overflowing with cucumbers in the summer months, I put them to good use by making creamy cucumber salad , watermelon cucumber salad and these fabulous refrigerator pickles....
This recipe for Rocky Ledge Bars (Crack Bars) is a brown sugar cookie base that’s full of three types of chocolate, marshmallows and toffee bits. The ultimate hand held dessert! This is the absolute best bar cookie I’ve ever had, they’re gooey, sticky and decadent in the best possible way. I have made these rocky ledge bars dozens and dozens of times over the years – maybe even 100 times by now....
