FavoritePinShare Tender and juicy chicken in the most amazing creamy and delicious garlic mushroom sauce! This makes one incredible 30 minute meal! I have been pretty obsessed with creamy delicious skillet meals lately. But my family LOVES them. I always have most of these ingredients on hand. I buy chicken and heavy cream in bulk from Costco and I have a delicious real ready in under 30 minutes. This Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken became one of our favorites....

You’ll love this cozy and creamy pumpkin soup recipe! This pumpkin soup with canned pumpkin and coconut milk comes together with just a few minutes prep and is made with simple ingredients that you probably have in your pantry already. Another bonus: it’s perfect for everyone, no matter who is at the table: it’s naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, easily vegan and vegetarian, and low carb and keto. Once the weather cools down, I’m all about pumpkin smoothies and soup!...

Today, learn everything you need to know about making perfect fried chicken using Crisco shortening. If you think it’s intimidating, think again! Frying chicken isn’t as difficult as you imagine it to be. Plus, with all the tips I have for you below, everything will be a breeze. Want some guaranteed fried chicken success? This Crisco fried chicken recipe is calling your name! Let’s eat! Crisco Fried Chicken I was always afraid of frying chicken....

I’ve long been attracted to homestead-y activities like bread baking (thanks to Rosemary Olive Oil Bread for beginners). Others on the list: Gardening. Canning. Raising chickens. Other industrious, crafty things. The canning and the chickens have never come to pass. I blame city regulations and a general lack of motivation. Thanks to Crock Pot Bread, however, a homemade loaf of fluffy, honey whole wheat bread is never more than a few cups of flour away....

FavoritePinShare Death by chocolate cheesecake has an Oreo crust with creamy, decadent, and rich chocolate cheesecake. Topped with chocolate ganache, this is a chocolate lover’s dream come true! Cheesecake is by far one of my favorite desserts. It can be served anywhere, anytime, and it will elevate your meal! Try out this New York cheesecake, this unique churro cheesecake, and this fantastic key lime cheesecake! Death by Chocolate Cheesecake Desserts are my weakness....

FavoritePinShare Packed with fresh veggies, rice, and juicy seared chicken, burrito bowls are the most delicious way to fuel your body! Topped off with creamy cilantro ranch, this is the perfect lunch filled with amazing flavor and texture. Who said tacos and burritos had to be unhealthy? Chickpea tacos, taco-stuffed avocados, and beef taco salad are all ways to get your fix without blowing your diet! Easy Burrito Bowls With Chicken Recipe As one of my New Year’s resolutions, I’ve been trying to cut back on eating out....

FavoritePinShare This lemon chess pie is packed purely with lemon filling and is a lemon-lovers dream come true! The texture is smooth and creamy with a deliciously flakey crust that just about anyone will go crazy for! If you love pie as much as I do, then you agree that it shouldn’t just be reserved for the holidays! Pie should be for every occasion! It should be eaten all year round!...

This lupini beans recipe is the ultimate answer to satisfying salty snack cravings in a healthy way! I’m going to teach you how to cook lupini beans for a snack, full of zesty flavors from chili and lime, plus several other variations if that combo isn’t your thing. This recipe can be made 2 ways – in the oven or in the air fryer. If you have an air fryer, it’s also great for many other things, from tender air fried chicken legs to crisp air fryer bacon… browse out all my low carb air fryer recipes here....

FavoritePinShare You don’t even need an oven to make this banana cream cheesecake! This has a crust and a perfectly creamy filling. Top it with some whipped cream and fresh bananas and you won’t be able to stop at one slice! Cheesecake is one of my all-time favorite desserts! Especially the no-bake kind. Try out some more tried and true recipes like this classic, key lime, or berry cheesecakes! No-Bake Banana Cream Cheesecake No-bake desserts are such an easy way to get a great taste!...

FavoritePinShare These turkey cupcakes are cute, festive, and oh so delicious! Your kids will love making these and they are perfect for the Thanksgiving season! If you have a love for cupcakes like I do then you should definitely make these Apple Pie, these Angel Food, and these delicious Tres Leches Cupcakes. They are all SOO GOOD! Turkey Cupcakes I love anything that is super festive that I can do to make a holiday extra special....

A less-work, more-wholesome twist on regular risotto, farro risotto is 100% whole grainPacked with fiber, iron, protein, and magnesiumUltra-creamy thanks to a nutty, salty Parmesan cheeseAnd tastes fabulous when served warm and at room temperature (we enjoyed round one for a cozy dinner on our porch, then I packed up the leftovers to take with us to an outdoor picnic with friends) To anyone who has been intimidated by risotto: this farro risotto is for you....

You are probably thinking I’ve gone mad! After all, trifles are supposed to be easy, like something you throw together last minute, usually involving already made ingredients. This is not that kind of trifle. You will have to turn on the stove. You will use several bowls, and tools, and spatulas. You will also have to spend some money, since Ferrero Rocher is a premium ingredient. You might curse me....

I get really excited when I discover recipes that require just a handful of ingredients. Actually, this entire blog is comprised of recipes with ten ingredients or less, but when I create a recipe that has only three or four ingredients, that’s the best. Even better when it’s a breakfast or brunch recipe, because that is unquestionably the superior meal of the day. And, these flourless low carb waffles are right up there....

Traditional Greek salad consists of veggies like juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, bell pepper, and red onions tossed in an herby vinaigrette with feta cheese and olives. The pieces are left large and no other ingredients are added; traditional Greek salad does not contain lettuce. Of course, if you’ve ever seen it on a restaurant menu (haven’t we all?), you know there are many types of Greek salads and the definition is subject to interpretation....

This post is sponsored by Paleovalley. All opinions are my own and I only share products I personally love. Thanks for supporting the brands that make this site possible! I used to think that green goddess salad dressing is only for restaurants or bottled stuff at the store, but after experimenting with making it at home, I’m sold on making it myself. Homemade is so much better! And, this green goddess dressing recipe isn’t just for salads… it’s the perfect sauce or dip when you want to add instant flavor to your food!...

Since you are reading this post, I suspect that you, like myself, spend at least a portion of your day in the kitchen. Instead of staying stuck inside to cook Sauteed Brussels Sprouts, or Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts, try cooking them on the grill! You’ll give yourself more time outdoors to relish the mild, long evenings AND cook up a healthy, delish side dish in the process. The grill imparts a signature smoky flavor that satisfies in a primal way that only food cooked over a fire can....

FavoritePinShare These delicious filled hobo dinners are perfect for cooking a mixture of carrots, potatoes and your meat all in a foil packet. It is fun to make and an easy dinner option for the summertime! Foil packets are a MUST try this summer! Switch up the ingredients and create this Grilled Honey Barbecue Chicken Foil Packets, Butter Garlic Herb Salmon Foil Packets or Butter Garlic Herb Streak Foil Packet....

Who said a detox smoothie has to taste awful? This delicious version is packed with nutrients and tastes like tropical paradise! Hellooo, 2017! I am so glad 2016 is over. What a crazy awful year! Okay, maybe that’s a little too extreme. 2016 had some good moments, like my trip to Italy and quitting my lousy job to blog full time! But, with my grandfather’s death and a miscarriage, it probably goes into the “one of the worst years of my life” folder....

I know this is a bit last minute, but I just couldn’t forgive myself if I didn’t share this amazing cranberry sauce with you. Homemade cranberry sauce is non-negotiable to me! In fact, I was shocked to read this article from Food & Wine where some chefs said they prefer canned over homemade. Apparently, some people even love the way it looks out of the can, with the imprinted can lines and all!...

My recipe for Instant Pot Goulash is a flavorful, easy beef goulash recipe that’s ready to serve in under 30 minutes! Using simple ingredients and a few easy steps, homemade goulash in the Instant Pot is a great way to quickly have a dinner everyone will love on the table. Easy Goulash with Beef One of my favorite dinners to serve my family is goulash. It’s a quick, simple dinner recipe you can make all in one pot, not to mention budget-friendly and delicious!...