Southwest Pasta Salad

Published on July 19, 2022 This Southwest Pasta Salad is the perfect cold pasta salad for potlucks, parties, or a quick and easy meal. It can be made in advance and Your friends and family will love this pasta salad recipe! Plus, pasta salads can be made in advance. I always love having one in the fridge for easy lunches and dinners. This Southwest Pasta Salad is a family favorite and always a crowd pleaser....

October 16, 2024 · 2 min · 396 words · Stephanie Srour

Spicy Wasabi Trail Mix

I meannnnnn. I’ve never been a huge sports fan. And when I say huge I mean tiny, because I’m not even a teensy weensy sports fan. I love the things that are associated with sporting events, like tailgating and friends and Blue Moon with orange slices and chanting and cheesy things and dancing and collegiate pride. But basically, eating. And drinking. Blue Diamond is launching their Game Changing Flavors to go along with all of your favorite football festivities, from Wasabi & Soy Sauce to Smokehouse Almonds!...

October 16, 2024 · 2 min · 289 words · Clarence Williams

Sticky Soy Honey Chicken Kebabs

Ingredients Full recipe with amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Chicken. I used boneless thighs but chicken breast meat can also be used. Honey. Soy sauce. Use tamari or coconut aminos if you’d prefer to keep this recipe gluten free. Garlic. Ginger. Lemon juice. Oil. I used canola oil but any cooking oil will work. How to make chicken kebabs Can I make these ahead? The chicken can be marinated up to 24 hours in advance....

October 16, 2024 · 1 min · 120 words · Robert Lindberg

Thai Basil Chicken Pad Krapow Gai

I love the wonderful aromatics that always hit you front and center when you walk into a Thai restaurant. They tingle all the senses with spicy, sweet, fragrant, and exotic notes all at once. And when you eat Thai food, you have the textural sensations to go along with the flavors. It’s really such a beautiful style of cuisine. Thai cooking seems to really intimidate people which is why I’m sharing my easy Thai basil chicken recipe....

October 16, 2024 · 2 min · 409 words · Dominic Wetzel

Vegan Chocolate Milkshake

This vegan chocolate milkshake recipe is the perfect solution! It’s made with nutritious non-dairy milk and simple ingredients…And it’s ready in just 5 minutes. So, whether you’re looking for a sweet fix or a refreshing dessert, this delicious recipe is sure to satisfy your craving! I agree to be sent email. Why this recipe works This vegan milkshake recipe is made with healthy ingredients like oat milk, banana, and cocoa powder....

October 16, 2024 · 3 min · 596 words · Thomas Lewis

Vegetarian Shepherd S Pie Make Ahead Meal

Published on January 17, 2022 Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie- mushrooms, carrots, peas, and corn covered in a rich gravy and topped with creamy garlic mashed potatoes. This vegetarian take on the traditional Shepherd’s pie is satisfying and delicious. Traditionally, shepherd’s pie is a rustic casserole made with a mixture of ground meat and vegetables topped with pillowy mashed potatoes and baked in the oven. Well, this vegetarian version has all of the classic flavors, but instead of using meat, it’s made with extra hearty vegetables that get cooked in a rich gravy that is full of flavor....

October 16, 2024 · 4 min · 850 words · Maritza Neider

Watermelon Rind Curry

With the summer season coming at us in full swing, this is the best time to get the juiciest and sweetest melons. But instead of throwing away all the rind, there are some interesting ways to capture the nutrients that go with them. I am excited to share a delicious recipe from something that is normally thrown away…Watermelon rind! But this isn’t as uncommon as you think, but definitely a seasonal thing....

October 16, 2024 · 4 min · 744 words · Amanda Larkins

Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

Updated April 28, 2011 I wasn’t sure how the whole wheat flour would affect the cookies, but they turned out great! I think I love these even more than my standard recipe. The cookies were crisp on the edges and soft and chewy in the middle. The whole wheat flour added a slight nutty and wholesome flavor. Josh wasn’t home when I baked these, so I asked him to guess the “secret ingredient....

October 16, 2024 · 2 min · 361 words · Barbara Penny

Whole Wheat Raspberry Pancake Recipe

Updated March 26, 2019 It is a whirlwhind week for us. We got back from Illinois last night and picked up our dear friend Helene (Tartelette) at the airport. She is teaching a food photography and food styling workshop in Salt Lake City today. I am so excited! Tomorrow we are going to the EVO Conference in Park City. It is a busy week, but a fun one. I don’t even have to unpack from our trip:) Last week, before our travel madness began, Josh woke up early and made me Whole Wheat Raspberry & Mango Pancakes for breakfast....

October 16, 2024 · 2 min · 359 words · James Thompson

10 Reasons To Stir Fry With A Frying Pan Instead Of A Wok

Do you like stir fried food and want to cook it at home with minimal equipment? Are you afraid of trying out stir fry recipes because you don’t own a wok? Do you hate cooking with a wok, because the smoke sets off your fire alarm all the time? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this article will be very helpful to you. No matter whether searching on the internet or browsing through cookbooks, the word “wok” will jump out every time....

October 15, 2024 · 7 min · 1377 words · James Waldrop

18 Must Try Asian Grilling And Bbq Recipes

It is the time of the year when outdoor grills are dusted off so we can host social grilling gatherings. Whether a quick family lunch on the deck or an outdoor backyard dinner with lots of friends, it’s just something most (if not all) of us look forward to every summer. To make this year even more memorable, why not put a twist on the usual, somehow-too-familiar barbecue and grilling recipes?...

October 15, 2024 · 4 min · 712 words · Joyce Leroy

6 Month Baby Favorites

There’s nothing like waking up to Bubba’s melt-worthy smile and juicy cheeks every morning. Love has an entirely new meaning to me now; and I couldn’t be more grateful to be this special guy’s mama. My favorite thing to do with Max lately is sneak in an afternoon nap cuddled up with him on the couch or outside. We were pretty adamant about him napping in the crib early on to establish a good routine, but I truly cherish our snuggles now!...

October 15, 2024 · 4 min · 787 words · Lovie Girard

Air Fryer Char Siu Pork

Char siu pork, or Cantonese BBQ pork, is a classic dish that’s so well loved. You’ll see it served as a cold cut on the classic Cantonese BBQ platter at a dim sum restaurant, packed into rich, juicy char siu buns, cooked into flavorful crispy char siu fried noodles, or accenting scrumptious char siu fried rice. Did you know this meat is actually super easy to make at home? Why air fryer char siu pork I’ve shared the oven roasted char siu pork in the past....

October 15, 2024 · 5 min · 920 words · Frances Ferguson

Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli

This is perfect as a quick snack or as a side dish for any main course meal. The first time I prepared an air fryer frozen broccoli, it disappeared off the plate in under 5 minutes. I agree to be sent email. I had no idea crispy air fryer frozen broccoli can be so delightful. Check out the recipe card for more details. After I prepared them back to back, I even had leftovers that came in handy as a side for lunch....

October 15, 2024 · 4 min · 708 words · Jerry Teaff

Air Fryer Frozen Pot Pies

Although I always recommend cooking from scratch, the reality is that many of us don’t have the time to cook dishes like pot pies from scratch during the week. That’s where frozen pot pies come in so handy. When you want a comforting meal in less than 20 minutes, why wouldn’t you grab a frozen pie from the grocery store? And cooking frozen pot pies in the air fryer is so much quicker and easier than cooking them in the oven....

October 15, 2024 · 2 min · 318 words · Robert Sipple

Apple Cinnamon Granola Homemade Granola Recipe

Updated March 26, 2019 I didn’t mean this week to be all about breakfast, but it just sort of happened. First, I shared a recipe for Pumpkin Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake-yes, you can eat this cake for breakfast. You have my permission:) Next, I posted a recipe for Whole Wheat Apple Cinnamon Pancakes with Cinnamon Syrup. Well, those pancakes inspired me to make a batch of Apple Cinnamon Granola. I love eating this granola for breakfast, especially during the fall months....

October 15, 2024 · 2 min · 335 words · Barbara Corbin

Asian Style Instant Pot Pulled Pork

Want to know the secret to meal prep that will have you winning at dinner and just about any other meal you serve? Making my Instant Pot pulled pork is the answer to just about every meal question you can ask. I love this simple recipe because it really requires minimum effort to make a mouth-watering pork that completely melts in your mouth. All it takes is an hour to cook in the Instant Pot....

October 15, 2024 · 3 min · 475 words · Michael Seaman

Avocado Spinach Artichoke Dip

Updated October 06, 2020 Everyone likes a good dip. I dip, you dip, we ALL love to dip! I love making dips for parties, game day, movie night, every day snacking, and sometimes even dinner. A good dip served with veggies, chips, and crackers is sometimes my favorite dinner. I love being an adult so I can make the decision to eat dip for dinner:) My new favorite dip is this Avocado, Spinach, and Artichoke Dip....

October 15, 2024 · 3 min · 617 words · Matthew Schlosser

Bacon Fat Crispy Smashed Baby Potatoes

Ingredients Full recipe and amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Baby potatoes. Bacon fat. I reserve the bacon grease every time I cook bacon. I store it in a sealed jar. If you don’t have bacon fat, duck fat is a good substitute. Otherwise just use olive oil. Fresh thyme. Garlic powder. Salt and pepper. To serve: I like serving the potatoes on a platter with sour cream and chives but that’s optional....

October 15, 2024 · 1 min · 131 words · Kenton Kearns

Baked Jalape O Cheese Fries

So, OK. We all know we shouldn’t want to eat crispy fries drenched in melted cheese and spicy jalapeños, but we do. And sometimes those cravings need to become a reality and in those moments, these baked jalapeño cheese fries will be there for you. And let me just tell you that your friends and family will love nothing more than being served a big pan filled with cheese fries at your next gathering....

October 15, 2024 · 2 min · 307 words · Robert Malcomb