FavoritePinShare I wait all year long for this season. PUMPKIN SEASON. Fall brings with it the smells, the brisk air, but most importantly, the delicious tastes!! Currently, I am making a list of all of the tried and true pumpkin recipes that I absolutely cannot miss making this season. Among those are Perfect Pumpkin Muffins, these Pumpkin Cream Cheese Truffles, and Grandma’s Famous Pumpkin Pie! I’ve done a pumpkin roundup of all the pumpkin recipes you will need this season!...

You’re probably wondering why you can’t just use any old oil in the Air Fryer. There are tons of options out there, but there are a few that work much better than others. You need to take into consideration what foods you are making, what temperature you are cooking at, and also the smoking point of the oil you are using. Why do I need oil in an Air Fryer?...

My recipe for Bone-in Slow Cooked Prime Rib is the best prime rib recipe! With just 4 ingredients and 10 minutes of simple prep, I’ll show you how to make a slow-cooked prime rib in the oven that will be the perfect centerpiece for your holiday table. This is truly the best Prime Rib recipe you will ever make! What is slow-cooked prime rib? Slow-cooked prime rib is a prime rib that has been cooked slowly and at a low temperature in the oven to maximize tenderness and lock in the flavor from the juices of the roast....

FavoritePinShare This Waldorf Chicken Salad is a refreshing and filling dish loaded with fruit, veggies, and nuts. It comes together quickly and packs up well for taking to work or even a picnic. A couple of my other favorite quick and easy picnic lunch recipes are Chicken Caesar Salad Wraps and Basil Pesto Chicken Sandwiches. Waldorf Chicken Salad This delicious, healthy, and fresh chicken salad is perfect for a light and tasty lunch....

“BLT” stands for “bacon, lettuce, tomato” and is a classic sandwich where these three ingredients star. I look forward to making BLTs every summer, when tomatoes flood farm stands and I can ogle over their splendid array of colors, patterns, and shapes. A BLT can be a thing of beauty, but (as is often the case with the simplest recipes), they can also be distinctly underwhelming. If up until now, your BLT experience has consisted of sandwiches that are any of the following: dry, bland, mushy, mealy, or slippery with mayo—you’ve been missing out on one of summer’s most precious jewels....

In Brazil, this Black Bean Soup – or Caldinho de Feijão, like we call it – is a must on cold days. You sip it and immediately your whole body feels warm and cozy! Hmmmmm! And it’s so flavorful too! Add some bacon on top and serve it with a few slices of french bread and it’s a very fulfilling meal. It is also very common to see this soup served as an appetizer in parties, especially game parties (where friends gather to watch soccer!...

I realize that “frittata” is technically Italian and that both “house” and “wine” existed long before someone combined them, but I am appreciative nonetheless because they allow me to maintain my dignity in sensitive situations. When I’m out to dinner, instead of having to delicately state, “Please bring me the cheapest wine on your menu—I’m low on cash and not picky,” I can say, “I’ll take the house red please....

Once you try grilling cod, you’ll never want to cook it any other way in the summer! Although baked cod tastes amazing and is my go-to for most of the year, cooking it on the grill creates tender white fish that pairs perfectly with Cajun spices. Learn how to grill cod in foil (or directly on the grill, too) the easy way, plus the best ways to season a grilled cod recipe....

Among all the foods you can enjoy on a low carb lifestyle, one of the most confusing categories is keto sweeteners — especially honey! Like coconut sugar, it’s a minimally processed and natural sweetener… but is honey keto friendly? Let’s take a closer look at how honey fits into a ketogenic diet, the carbs in honey, and the best keto honey substitute to enjoy when you’re watching your carb intake....

FavoritePinShare Chicken Adobo is a tangy, salty, sweet, and spicy Filipino dish. This meal is easy to make and requires just a few simple ingredients. It’s sure to become a family favorite! You can never have too many chicken recipes and this Chicken Adobo is a keeper! If you’re on the hunt for more easy and delicious chicken recipes, try Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken, Teriyaki Chicken Casserole, and Jerk Chicken....

I don’t know about you, but once summer arrives, my weekend eating habits tend to become a little…lax. Now instead of wasting my energy on regret, I’ve found it a much more positive, productive, and healthy use of my time to prepare a few nourishing meals to enjoy throughout the week. I have more energy, feel better about myself, and by Friday? I’m ready to greet the weekend with gusto....

Chia puddings had a moment a few years back and then kind of fizzled away. I must admit I wasn’t a huge fan of the trend, mostly because I found plain chia puddings really boring. But these chocolate chia puddings were my only exception. They are damn delicious. When it comes to these puddings, it’s all about the toppings. I’ve put a huge list of suggestions below but I highly recommend strawberry and banana slices with some dark chocolate chunks and coconut sprinkled over....

Time is something I never seem to have enough of and, as a result, I am a chronic multitasker. I cannot simply just talk on the phone—I need to talk AND unload the dishwasher, AND attend to a pile of laundry that’s been giving me the evil eye for the past three days WHILE devouring some Coffee Cake Muffins for dessert. Acute (if self-imposed) busyness might be at the root of my multitasking, much of which is spent with my face glued to a screen (as I dream up a recipe for the BEST Apple Bread)....

I’m sure you’ve already noticed that I’m one of those annoying people that has been on Christmas mode since the day after Halloween. I keep reading people saying they are “trying to get into the holiday spirit” and I’m like: “What’s wrong with you people? Just embrace the Christmas magic, decorate your tree, bake lots of cookies, play Christmas tunes all day long and write a letter to Santa.” ?...

Feeling bored with chicken dinners? Pan seared chicken breast is one of the quickest ways to bring dinner to the table, but when you want to change up the sauce, make this Dijon mustard chicken recipe instead! This mustard sauce for chicken is creamy and rich, with options to be sweet or savory. Chicken happens to be my favorite protein, so I’ve got no shortage of healthy chicken recipes on my site....

To really make this Creole seasoning shine use the freshest ingredients. Especially the paprika. I like using smoked paprika; it adds an entirely new dimension to the flavor profile. To get richer flavors and more complexity, grind up thyme, cumin and oregano in a mortar. Grind black peppercorns. Make just enough of the seasoning for a couple of uses, then make fresh. We all know that stale does not taste good....

Ah, Brussels sprouts – the stereotypical kids’ least favorite vegetable. If that’s what you’re picturing, too, it’s time for a brussel sprouts makeover. Pan fried brussel sprouts with balsamic vinegar are not like those boiled ones kids dislike. And brussel sprouts with bacon are even better. But when you have both combined? Perfection. Once you try this crispy pan fried brussel sprouts recipe, you’ll never think of them the same way again!...

Grab your slow cooker and let it do all of the heavy lifting for this easy Italian sausage and peppers recipe! Sausage, peppers and onions are slow cooked with marinara sauce and Italian seasoning, for a delicious Crock Pot sausage and peppers meal that requires only a few minutes of your active time. It’s so easy to make this Italian comfort food dinner that’s both healthy and flavorful! It’s been a long time since I’ve posted a slow cooker recipe, and it was about time to bring it back with these slow cooker sausage and peppers....

FavoritePinShare Sautéed zucchini is a fresh and simple side dish bursting with cheesy Italian flavors. Garden zucchini is sautéed in olive oil and fresh garlic, perfectly seasoned with Italian herbs, and then topped with parmesan cheese. I sure do love an easy and tasty side dish! It just adds to the success of the whole entire meal. If you’re looking for some more side dish ideas, try my easy corn on the cob, this delicious rice recipe, or the best green bean casserole....