Behind their humble appearance, beets are a powerhouse of nutrition, from being a great source of vegetable nitrates to improving endurance. In fact, science backs up beets as a remarkable food with many health benefits. Unmodified beets with their purple, earthy flavor and crunchy texture will spice up your next meal. This will soon become your new favorite salad. Why make this salad? This is a great, easy way to eat beets without turning them into a weird-tasting mess in your mouth with the addition of a delicious, tangy dressing....

Key limes, or Mexican or West Indian limes, are known for their distinctive, tangy flavor and aromatic zest. Originating in Southeast Asia, these limes were brought to the Florida Keys, where they flourished and became a beloved ingredient in local cuisine. I remember the first time I tried a Key Lime Tart at a fancy restaurant by the beach. When it arrived, the dessert looked amazing with its bright lime slices and creamy topping....

After devouring these cookies, enjoy these other delicious treats! Almond Loaf Cake, No Bake Peanut Butter Pie, and Caramel Cashew Shortbread Bars. It’s sugar cookie time y’all and I am more than a little bit happy about it. Because 1) seriously these almond sugar cookies are amayyyyyyyzing. The flavor. The texture. Give me 437 of them please. And because 2) I made another video for you!! And it’s perfect for these cookies because they have a specific technique to get that crinkly edge and even though I think I do a pretty good job of explaining that in the directions, the video does an even better job of it for you visual learners ya know?...

For more easy and delicious chicken recipes, check out my post for Honey Chicken Chipotle, BEST Easy 5 Ingredient Chicken Marinades, Chili Lime, and Brown Sugar Garlic marinades that will have you singing the praises of chicken all day long. I can’t wait for grilling season. I just can’t wait, so I’m not going to even try. I’m just going to go on ahead and make recipes for the grill as though it’s not freezing outside and there is no snow on the ground and I’m not bundled up in so many layers I can barely move my hand to cut the chicken, much less skewer it....

Bavarian cream, or crème bavaroise, is a classic dessert originating from French cuisine, known for its luxurious, silky texture and delicate flavor. This sophisticated treat combines rich pastry cream, lightened with whipped cream, and stabilized with gelatin to create a smooth and creamy consistency. It’s often enjoyed on its own or used as a filling in elegant cakes and pastries. Adding strawberry puree to the traditional Bavarian cream transforms it into a delightful Strawberry Bavarian Cream....

If fresh and flavorful salads are your thing, I’ve got you covered with my Mediterranean Salad with Greek Salad Dressing, Smoked Salmon Salad, Apple Cranberry Walnut Salad, and Berry Orzo Spinach Salad, Portillos Chopped Salad. Why This Recipe Works Tangy & Savory: The best and most important thing about this kale salad recipe is the flavor. The crunch of the kale and almonds along with the chewy cranberries pair perfectly with the lemony parmesan dressing!...

Blackberry Bourbon Smash This has been my cocktail of choice this summer for a whole host of great reasons. Gigantic blackberries have been available at bargain prices in my grocery stores, so it’s hard to resist stocking up and I’ve been stuffing blackberries into just about every dish I can. This particular cocktail, though, is a riff on the classic whiskey smash; a citrus forward drink that tastes like a boozy lemonade....

Clafoutis is a classic French dessert that originated in the Limousin region of France. It is a simple yet elegant dish consisting of fresh fruit, typically cherries, baked in a sweet custard-like batter. The batter puffs up around the fruit, creating a light and airy texture with a slightly crispy exterior. Adding blackberries to a clafoutis is a great idea because their sweet and tart flavor pairs beautifully with the creamy custard....

Summer is here, so it’s time to make mojitos! Right? A Mojito is a classic rum-based drink. It has a sweet, minty taste and is fun to make. Fruits like blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries can be tossed in to jazz up this classic drink. However, these fruits make the Mojito less sweet and add more fruity flavor complexity. A classic mojito is served with a sugar cane stick to show that it’s a sweet drink but, today we’ve used blueberries and mint....

Serve this Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry with this easy Asian Spaghetti Salad, Kung Pao Noodles, or Sheet Pan Chicken Fried Rice. As we wrap up the winter here in Utah, I like to turn my attention to what I call medium-weather meals. You know those meals: They will work year-round, and are not exactly the winter soups, nor the summer salads, but the tried-and-true dishes that are easy to shop for, easy to put together, easy on the wallet, and easy to win over your dinner guests with....

My family went nuts over this cake and I have to admit that I was hard pressed to stop snacking on it each time I was in the kitchen. This cake received rave reviews from everyone who tasted it. Over the past few years, the Chocolate Candy Cane Cake has become a holiday tradition in our family. I look forward to making it and the kids sure do look forward to eating it....

Chocolate is the best dessert you can make for Valentine’s day or any day if you are my family. We love all things chocolate. This is one of Rhea’s favorite cakes along with my flourless chocolate cake. Why make this recipe You will be surprised by how easy this recipe is. The batter takes less than 10 minutes to mix. The secret to making this rich and decadent is good quality chocolate and the secret to keeping this soft and silky-smooth is to bake it in a low oven until it’s just set....

Cinnamon rolls are continuously on the trend! Try Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls, Pumpkin Pie Cinnamon Rolls, One Hour Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls, and Cinnamon Pecan Coffee Cake. This post is sponsored by Fleischmann’s® Yeast. All opinions are my own. It’s that time of year again when I’m thinking about our holiday menu and trying to whittle down what I might make for THE meal. No not the Thanksgiving feast, and not Christmas dinner either....

In the mood for pie? I’ve got you covered with my favorite Blueberry Pie, Chicken Pot Pie, Easy Pumpkin Pie, Homemade Pie Crust, Caramel Coconut Macadamia Nut Pie, and Apple Pecan Pie. Expert Tips Keep the pie dough cold! Make sure the pie dough is cold prior to baking. Whether you are making your own or using store bought! Make sure to chill the pie before serving. This is important....

For more cakes you’ll never want to stop eating, head on over to my popular posts for Cinnamon Roll Pound Cake, Strawberry Poppyseed Cake, German Chocolate Cake, and Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake. More Cake Recipes Best Carrot Cake Recipe Chocolate Zucchini Cake Oatmeal Cake with Vanilla Sauce Lemon Poppy Seed Cake Did you make this recipe? FANTASTIC. Please rate the recipe below and be sure to tag me on social when you share a photo on social – I love seeing what you’re up to in the kitchen!...

This is a Lonavala street-style corn pakora recipe. It is also known as corn bhajia. Being an Indian, evening tea is one of our favorite times. This is the best time after a tiring day, sitting in the balcony with family, talking about your day, and munching into teatime snacks with some hot chai. While premade snacks are always available in the pantry, there is a different joy in enjoying something hot, especially in winter or Monsoons....

This Creamed Spinach recipe includes cream cheese and Parmesan for added richness and flavor. Luxuriously creamy and irresistibly yummy, it is a delicious and versatile side dish that pairs beautifully with a wide variety of mains! Creamed spinach is enjoyed in many areas of the world and I grew up eating it in Germany. One classic way of eating it there that I always enjoyed is to serve it with potatoes and a fried egg; or as it’s called there, Rahmspinat mit Kartoffeln und Ei....

If soup is your thing, you’ll be glad I mentioned Best Ever Broccoli Cheese Soup, Easy Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup, Slow Cooker or Instant Pot Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup, and Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo. Expert Tips This soup is the perfect to pair with sandwiches and salads! Try it paired with my Chopped Autumn Salad or my Autumn Harvest Chicken Salad. Roasted cauliflower soup is great to freeze and have for later....

This creamy zucchini soup recipe is laced with buttermilk, infused with herbs and sprinkled with Gorgonzola for an irresistibly delicious flavor! It’s easy to make and it makes great leftovers! Creamy Zucchini Soup Recipe Picture this scenario: You’re making a cream of vegetable soup, in this case zucchini, and you grab the half-and-half out of the fridge and start pouring it into the pot. Over a cup’s worth later you look at the container in your hand and realize…you’ve just poured in BUTTERMILK!...

Roasted potatoes are a timeless side dish that never fails to impress. Golden and crispy on the outside, tender and fluffy on the inside, these potatoes are the perfect accompaniment to any meal. Their versatility allows them to pair wonderfully with a wide range of main courses, from succulent meats to vibrant vegetables. Easy to prepare and always delicious, roasted potatoes are a go-to favorite for weeknight dinners and special occasions alike....