Can’t get enough of sweet potatoes? You should also check out my recipes for Sweet Potato Soup and Sweet Potato Chili. This post is sponsored by the New York Beef Council. All opinions are my own! I’ve been on a serious soup kick lately! I’m usually not one to order soup at restaurants, but that’s all I’ve been ordering and craving these days. And this sweet potato chowder has been at the top of my crave list....

I’m not sure when you last cooked a hash recipe, but for us the answer is usually too long. Magnificently flexible, incredibly filling, and loaded with ingredients from every food group, hash can be so many things we need at any given moment: a healthy, all-in-one meala protein-packed breakfast, impressive brunch, or easy weeknight dinnerstellar leftovers that are easy to reheata clean-out-the-fridge situationa great excuse to add a runny egg to something (I am always happy to have this)...

Thanks to advice from my mom and Grammy, I have found a foolproof way to make both busy weeknights and party prep feel like a breeze: make it ahead. By choosing recipes that can be almost (if not entirely) prepped in advance, I ensure that I don’t have to run around at the last minute trying to get everything ready. Sweet potato quiche, like my Easy Quiche Recipe, is an ideal make-ahead dish, because it can be prepped days or even weeks ahead, freezes like a dream, and most importantly, tastes off-the-wall deee-lish....

Boldly flavored, pungent and spicy Szechuan shrimp is one of my top 5 Asian dishes that I like eating out or making at home. It may come as a surprise, but this delicious dish can be easily prepared at home in 25 minutes or less from start to finish, and the level of spiciness can be adjusted to suit your taste. Recently I’ve been noticing more and more Asian restaurants adopting Szechuan (Sichuan) style of cooking....

Since my friends are coming over at six, and I have exactly ZERO prep work done, my plan is to make a double batch of the teriyaki burger patties, cook half tonight, then keep the rest in the refrigerator for tomorrow. Work once, eat twice. I like this strategy. For the rest of the menu, we’ll be having this Grilled Corn Salad (FAVE), sliced watermelon, and my favorite blackberry crisp for dessert....

FavoritePinShare This lobster tail recipe is a decadent dinner made with large lobster tails smothered with a buttery garlic herb sauce then broiled under high heat making these lobster tails tender and juicy. The ultimate indulgence! Skip the restaurants and make your own fancy meal at home! Start off with Easiest Crab Cakes, add a side of Parmesan Herb Asparagus Fries with Creamy Greek Yogurt and Dad’s Famous Mashed Potatoes making this a complete meal....

FavoritePinShare Homemade cherry pie is about as classic as they come and this recipe is no exception! Absolutely delicious, this mouthwatering pie has a tart filling and flaky crust that is so tasty that you won’t be able to stop at just one slice! I love a good, staple dessert and anything with cherries fills that requirement! Cherries are one of my favorite ways to add that a touch of tartness with a little bit of sweetness to my baking....

FavoritePinShare Delicious Pudding Cookies Pudding cookies are sweet and moist cookies that will become an instant family favorite. They are incredibly soft and perfect. These taste fantastic and are impossible to stop eating. One cookie is never enough. Each cookie morsel is loaded with rich flavor, and the entire batch will disappear quickly! They are not only packed with insanely delicious chocolate and vanilla flavors, but they also have the most amazing texture....

FavoritePinShare This Easy Tomato Jam is the perfect condiment to slather on toast, sandwiches, and everything in between. All you have to do is throw everything in a pot, let it simmer, and you’re done. It’s tomato season! For more awesome ways to use fresh tomato, check out this Chilled Cucumber Tomato Salad, this One Pot Fresh Tomato Pasta, and this Caprese Sandwich with Basil. Homemade Tomato Jam If there’s anything you do with all those leftover tomatoes this summer, make this tomato jam!...

The popular dishes are some of my absolute favorite Chilean foods, and with these easy recipes, you’ll have no trouble making them yourself. Occasionally, you’ll see influences from Italy, Germany, and other European nations in Chilean fare. However, it’s most heavily influenced by its unique local culture and incorporation of Spanish recipe elements. You’ll see plenty of corn, beans, potatoes, peppers, and rice in Chilean dishes. There are also loads of seasonings, various meats (including seafood), and lots of super insanely sweet desserts....

(This post is sponsored by my friends at Jennie-O!) While everybody and their mothers are recovering from all the fatty football food, Tim and I somehow managed to resist all temptations and eat something healthy for a change. But don’t feel sorry for us, on the contrary! This Turkey, Kale and Rice Soup definitely hit the spot and helped us stay warm on this bone-chillin cold Big Game Sunday. And tomorrow, when everyone is hungover and feeling lousy because of all the greasy indulgence, I will be feeling swell, with a lot of energy to work on a bunch of recipes and clean my whole apartment....

I find that the best way to get the most tender, flavorful and juicy meatballs is to quickly sear them then cook over low heat covered until done. I use the same method to make my famous beer brats, extra tender chicken wings and other dishes. It only takes less than 30 minutes to cook these meatballs to the internal temperature of 160F. Don’t worry, the temperature will continue rising after you take them off the heat, reaching 165F in a few minutes....

Taco Casserole Ingredients Ground Beef. I like to use 90% lean ground beef. It still has lots of flavor but it’s not overly greasy. For a healthier option, you can also use ground turkey. Taco Seasoning Mix. This is what really brings that irresistible Mexican flavor. I know homemade taco seasoning would be even better. But I’m all about saving time in the kitchen. So it’s the Old El Paso Taco Seasoning packet for me....

So, I have 10 chartreuse cocktails here that will show you precisely why that is. Chartreuse isn’t as popular in the United States as it is in its home country of France, but there are still plenty of people who know and love it here in the states. French monks have been making chartreuse for over 400 years, and it’s the only liquor with a natural green color (though there are lighter yellow versions of the liqueur, as well)....

This list has something to suit everyone’s tastes, from good old-fashioned vanilla to rich, decadent butter pecan and fruity, delicious pineapple coconut. So if you’re looking for your new favorite cool, summer treat, you’ve definitely come to the right place. Best of all, most of them are so simple to make that even the kids can do it! 1. Vanilla Ice Cream Whether vanilla is your favorite or you’re making it because it’s the one flavor your entire family can agree on, this recipe for vanilla ice cream is one of the best....

The pepper adds an unforgettable flavor to anything it touches and induces that mouth-watering spice that can warm you up nicely. I love cooking a spicy habanero recipe whenever the weather’s hitting below freezing or if I’ve caught a cold. Spicy foods can feel very therapeutic to eat and warm me up in the best way possible. If you want to add some recipes to your habanero repertoire, look no further....

I don’t know about you, but due to a combination of special holiday indulgences and spending an unprecedented amount of time at home while craving comfort food (and being near my snack cabinet), I am finding that a) my pants are a little less comfortable and b) I’m getting tired of cooking. In this new year, I’m looking forward to inspiring, healthy recipes that still comfort and sustain me. Even better if they are easy to make and yield great leftovers so that I don’t have to cook more often than necessary....

Walnuts are wonderfully buttery, and I just love their crazy, knobbly shape. They have just the right amount of crunch without being overwhelming, and their flavor can be anything from tangy and bitter to mildly sweet and earthy. Chop them up and add them to cookies or cakes, or take five minutes to caramelize them. Although, you should be aware that caramelized walnuts are downright addictive. Let’s try them, anyway!...

You probably already know that sugar and high-carb creamers are off-limits with keto. But the answer is, absolutely not! In fact, you can use full-fat heavy cream to make your morning keto coffee extra indulgent and beautifully creamy. From there, it’s just a matter of being creative with spices, like cinnamon and vanilla, to add extra flavor. And if you like your coffee sweet (I know I do!), there are plenty of keto-friendly sweeteners in stores and online to choose from....

This simple dessert is perhaps the most appropriately named dish in history because it is so light, cloud-like, and downright ethereal. Despite its phenomenal taste, angel food cake is actually a very simple dessert. It’s made with basic pantry ingredients – flour, sugar, and egg whites – and works as a wonderful blank canvas for your choice of toppings. There are many creative ways to turn your humble dessert into a stunning piece of cake....