Chicken francese, despite the name, is a 100% American dish. Supposedly, it was invented in 1970s in a small restaurant of Rochester, NY and has since been made all over the US and beyond. As I mentioned above, if you are a fan of chicken piccata, chicken francese will offer you similar lemony tang with buttery mouth feel. Only it does more, it comes with a beautifully browned crust, soaked in a delightful lemony-garlicy-buttery sauce....

What makes this one of the best crock pot recipes for homemade soup from scratch is that your slow cooker does all of the work! If I were to put my definition of home into a recipe, today it would be creamy chicken and wild rice soup. Chicken and wild rice soup is cozy, easy, and familiar.It would love nothing more than to hang out with you on the couch all night and watch Netflix....

FavoritePinShare Fried tortilla chips drowning in salsa verde with your choice of toppings make this Chilaquiles recipe irresistible! Serve it with a fried egg and crema on top for a filling breakfast that is ready in minutes. You’ll come back to this recipe again and again! I am a huge fan of quick and easy breakfasts. There is nothing like skipping breakfast that puts me on the wrong foot forward for the day....

FavoritePinShare Banana oatmeal cookies with chocolate chips are the ultimate soft and nutty dessert. They’re everything you love about banana bread and oatmeal cookies combined in one super easy treat! With the countless cookie recipes on the blog, you can probably tell I’m a bit of a cookie addict. Everyone loves them and they come in so many different flavors! Nothing beats the taste and texture of a cookie that’s fresh out of the oven....

Actually, in the spirit of total honesty, I’m first celebrating with a nap. I arrived home from Europe late last night so that Ben and I could be together on our anniversary. If you are wondering if the irony of my leaving Paris to be in Wisconsin for the sake of romance has escaped me, it has not. Although the Paris-to-Wisconsin scenario merits some situational humor, I wouldn’t trade a last night in front of the Eiffel Tower or plate of croissants for a chance to spend a milestone evening celebrating with the person I love so dearly, both for who he is and for who we are together....

In this complicated, busy world, we face daily choices between priorties, all of which compete (usually justifiably) for our time. Thankfully, these chocolate zucchini muffins are here to offer reprive. You don’t have to choose between healthy eating and indulging in something that tastes rich, comforting, and delicious! Made with white whole wheat flour, naturally sweetened with honey (like these Banana Bran Muffins), and PACKED with plenty of healthy zucchini and avocados, these chocolaty muffins have it all....

I have a slight suspicion that you’ll want to eat this Mediterranean salad recipe with sun-dried tomato vinaigrette ALL summer long. I love Greek food in the summer. The flavors are tangy, and the fresh produce in salads like this Mediterranean chopped salad are so refreshing! Personally, I eat this all year long, BUT when the gardens are bursting with more tomatoes and cucumbers than you know what to do with, it’s especially a good time for easy Mediterranean cucumber salad....

FavoritePinShare Crazy Good Roasted Pumpkin Seeds are sweet, salty and a hint of spice to snack on while carving your pumpkins this halloween season. Tried and true pumpkin seeds that won’t last long! When carving pumpkins snacking is a MUST! Try this Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip or Baked Cinnamon Sugar Apple Chips. Pumpkin Seeds Pumpkins are everywhere and when you are a kid all you think about is carving the perfect pumpkin....

When it comes to a carb-counting lifestyle, not all vegetables fit with keto macros… but what about cucumbers? Are cucumbers keto? Let’s take a closer look at cucumber carbs, plus keto cucumber recipes to enjoy their fresh flavor with this way of eating. New to counting carbs or keto? Learn the keto diet basics here and grab my printable keto cheat sheet system to make it easy. Are Cucumbers Keto Friendly?...

FavoritePinShare This cranberry cake is soft, fluffy and full of delicious cranberry flavor! Drizzled with an orange glaze on top, this cake is perfect for the holidays! I’m all about eating cake for breakfast, brunch and dessert! Try out this Coffee Cake, this Blueberry Lemon Pound Cake or these amazing Orange Cranberry Muffins! Delicious Cranberry Cake So, the big question is do I eat this for breakfast, brunch, or dessert? Well… because of the fruit taste and delicious orange glaze, I totally think this can be eaten at any time of the day!...

FavoritePinShare Vegetable Egg Rolls are filled with colorful, crunchy flavorful veggies and fried till golden crispy brown. These are a homemade take on a classic take out favorite. Super easy and so delectable you’ll never buy them again! Always an irresistible finger food, they’re perfect for all occasions. Pair these with Easy Fried Rice and Chicken Chow Mein for delicious copycat versions of your favorite take out dishes. Easy Vegetable Egg Rolls These are so satisfying with their crunchy savory insides and crispy golden outsides....

Just like Hershey’s chocolate cake or Nestle Tollhouse cookies, when you get a recipe straight from the box, chances are, it’s been tirelessly worked by a whole team of experts until it’s perfect. So, why look for anything else? Never tried Dream Whip before? No worries! It’s super simple to work with, and it can be stored right in your pantry until you need it. Dream Whip Pie I can still remember the first time I tried Dream Whip pie....

Brining is the process of salting meat prior to cooking. For turkey, plan on 24 hours of dry brining. Have less than 24 hours or prefer a traditional wet brine? Check out our wet Turkey Brine recipe. Why Brine at All? During brining, the structure of the meat transforms. Salt draws out the meat’s juices, dissolves into them, and then is reabsorbed.Once reabsorbed, it breaks down the meat, making it more tender....

FavoritePinShare Hearty leafy kale greens add a beautiful texture to a classic Caesar salad. Topped with croutons, parmesan cheese and an irresistible homemade creamy Caesar dressing, this salad will leave you wanting to add kale to all of your salads. Aren’t salads just the best? You can add them to just about any meal (or even have them as your main entree) and they go with just about everything! Check out my favorite antipasto salad, this strawberry salad or this delicious wedge salad!...

FavoritePinShare Easy and Quick Chicken Rice Soup is hearty and tummy warmingly satisfying. A nice twist to a classic chicken soup, this will be a hit with the whole family. Soup and bread just go together. I love pairing soup with Easy Cheesy Garlic Bread, Grandma’s Perfect Homemade Bread or Easy Homemade Naan. Easy and Quick Chicken Rice Soup On cold chilly nights nothing beats a warm bowl of steaming goodness to warm you up from the inside out....

There are about a million and a half broccoli cheese soup recipes out there. You may be wondering why you need me to tell you how to make broccoli cheese soup. Well, the recipes I’ve seen tend to use flour as a thickener, have a long list of ingredients, or just take a while to prepare. Today I’m sharing my quick and simple version of easy broccoli cheese soup (also called homemade broccoli cheddar soup)....

FavoritePinShare Easy Mini Burritos are packed with ground chicken, pinto beans, Pico de Gallo and flavorful Mexican rice. A classic burrito that is ready to show your tastebuds the next level. These Mini Burritos will leave you wanting more! Easy Mini Burritos I am a lover of all things flavorful and adding the extra ingredients for these Mini Burritos just makes them even better for everyone to enjoy! Reynolds Wrap is my very best friend when I am in the kitchen....

One of the best ways to use all that summer zucchini? Zucchini lasagna, zucchini ravioli… or for a fun twist, these zucchini lasagna roll ups with ricotta, mozzarella, and naturally sweet Italian marinara! They have all of the lasagna flavors we love, in a light and low-carb zucchini “pasta” for a version that’s just as satisfying without all the carbs. It’s the perfect way to turn simple roasted zucchini into a more filling dish....

Breakfast egg muffins are baked egg cups (or mini frittatas, if you prefer a slightly fancier name) that are loaded with any variety of fresh vegetable, meat, and/or cheesy additions you please. You can enjoy them on their own or make them part of a larger breakfast spread. (Try them alongside these Sweet Potato Hash Browns.) I’ve made several versions of this recipe over time, and while each of them has a tasty place in my heart, today’s combination for egg muffins with spinach, feta, and a colorful array of veggies is my all-around favorite....

With their caramel-like flavor, natural sweetness, and stickiness, dates are a popular choice for no bake energy balls and bars (like these Vegan Protein Bars), but they are certainly not the only option. No baking required and little prep time, which is a plus! Other sticky dried fruits can work too! Stay excited about your healthy snacks and try making energy balls with a combination of dates AND figs. (These Golden Raisin No Bake Energy Bites are stellar too....