I never buy jam or jelly. First, I find it too sweet. And secondly, the fruit content is so little. I like my jam fruity, not sugary sweet. So, I would rather have a jam with a shorter shelf-life, than a jam that can be stored for a year because it’s preserved with too much sugar. Know what I mean? Why make microwave jam? Unlike classic strawberry jam, which is made on the stovetop and sterilized into canning jars, this jam is made in the microwave....

A very traditional French dish, this Rabbit in Mustard Sauce recipe, or Lapin à la Moutarde, features braised rabbit in a mustard-based cream sauce with herbs. Easy to make with gourmet results, this dish is perfect for everything from a casual family meal to a fancy dinner party! If you’re looking for an incredible rabbit recipe, this is it! Rabbit has been eaten since ancient times and continues to be eaten throughout the world....

These are vegan, gluten-free, super crispy, chewy, and filled with delicious Asian-flavored veggies and tofu. This appetizer takes less than 30 minutes to make which is pretty quick than traditional dumplings. Plus they are super adaptable to use whatever leftover veggies protein you have in your fridge, and did I mention that they taste heavenly good too? I love dumplings but making them from scratch is a bit time-consuming. But when I saw dumplings made with rice paper on Instagram, I had to try them immediately....

Today, I had an abundance of fresh garlic on hand and I had just roasted a dozen heads to use as needed. I used four of the roasted heads to make the best garlic bread I’ve ever tasted. This bread is so good dipped in Clam Chowder or Creamy White Bean, Italian Sausage, and Vegetable Soup. If you’re in the mood for pasta, try serving dinner with this bread and spaghetti sauce with ground beef for an amazing family meal....

Along with all the ice cream that everyone is making, this copycat Hershey’s syrup has become one of the most popular recipes on the website over the past few months. It’s been fun to see what we can make from home instead of immediately running to the store. Homemade Chocolate Sauce When I first made this, I wanted a simple homemade chocolate syrup similar to Hershey’s syrup; something that I could use to make chocolate milk for my boys or use as an ice cream topping....

Basically, these Slow Cooker Meatballs and I are besties now. (Does that mean I don’t have to share? I think yes.) These meatballs are a little bit spicy, fairly sweet, and completely and utterly delicious. Let’s take a moment to celebrate the coexistence of football season and 3-ingredient dishes (like this Easy Guacamole Recipe) shall we? (Pause for applause.) Another thing I love about these party meatballs is their portability....

When I was a kid my favorite food in the world was a bean and cheese burrito. Mom used to keep them stocked in the freezer 24-7, 365 days a year just to feed my addiction. She also said almost daily, “you eat so many burritos, you’re going to turn into a burrito” which, as a 9 year old, I thought would be just about the coolest thing in the world....

Looking for more easy, delicious appetizer recipes for all occasions? Check out my popular posts for Buffalo Mac and Cheese Cups, Cheddar Jalapeno Pretzel Bites, and Crispy Korean BBQ Oven Baked Chicken Wings. What Chips Go Good with Spinach Artichoke Dip? I usually serve this spinach dip with tortilla chips, bread, or crackers. Another idea is to spread this spinach dip recipe on a flatbread and give it another bake with some roasted garlic mixed in or pesto drizzled over it!...

This Strawberry Poppy Seed Dressing recipe is sure to become part of your salad dressing rotation. It adds a burst of fresh, summer flavor to your salads along with a pretty pink hue. It’s easy to make and keeps for up to a week. Bring the fresh flavor of summer to your favorite salads! This homemade Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad Dressing has a delightfully creamy texture without the addition of dairy or mayonnaise....

The adults who tried the broccoli all thought that it was every bit as delicious as the salmon. (We will be ignoring my boy’s reactions to broccoli – they just don’t understand what they are missing!) I loved all of these flavors together. This is one of the best salmon recipes I have ever made. Definitely a keeper! Oven Baked Salmon Oven-baked salmon is so easy to make and results in a deliciously tender filet packed with flavor....

Guess what? I have a great new cookbook to tell you about today! Good Fast Eats is the answer to “what’s for dinner?” when you only have a few minutes to cook and you don’t want to trash your kitchen. My friend Amy Flanigan, creator of BellyFull, has written the cookbook that every busy mom will want to have in her kitchen through the school year. I made these Sweet and Sour Noodle Bowls for dinner this week and I’m looking forward to trying the Creamy Spaghetti with Sausage and Spinach and the Italian Stuffed Zucchini too....

There is almost no way to go wrong making a batch of pulled pork and there are countless ways to serve it. Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork This Sweet and Tangy Pulled Pork was one of the first recipes I shared here on the blog and it was an instant favorite. The pork recipe is adapted from and with thanks to My Baking Addiction. It’s a keeper! The recipe is quite simple and does beautifully when left alone all day in the Crock-Pot....

You’ll find yourself remembering it (and craving it again!) at all hours of the day. The hints of fragrant rosemary add something unforgettable, many people have told me this immediately became their all-time favorite gravy. Easy Sausage Gravy Would you like the secret behind making the best sausage gravy you’ll ever taste? It’s that little sprinkling of rosemary. After tasting a rosemary sausage gravy at a restaurant, I started adding rosemary to my gravy when I made it....

Chiffon cake is a type of cake that is incredibly light and airy, making it a favorite among dessert lovers. But have you ever wondered why it’s called chiffon cake? The answer lies in its unique texture and ingredients. The term “chiffon” originally referred to a lightweight fabric with a sheer and delicate quality. This same characteristic of lightness and delicacy is what inspired the name for chiffon cake. Just like the fabric, chiffon cake is known for its tender crumb and airy texture, which gives it a distinct and delightful eating experience....

I’m sitting here searching for words to describe this absolutely fantastic dinner that we just ate. Wow. (Apparently, I’m truly gifted with words tonight.) I’ve eaten chicken piccata at different restaurants. I’ve made chicken piccata at home. But it has never tasted like this in the past. This is a fantastic classic Chicken Piccata recipe, with a surprising ingredient twist. My whole family really enjoyed this meal and it has already been requested again....

This Ultimate Corn Pudding recipe incorporates all the things you love with the addition of three “secret” ingredients to it a flavor boost that will make your taste buds sing! Perfect for your backyard BBQ, potluck, tailgate party, or family dinner! Who doesn’t enjoy a good corn pudding? As American as apple pie, corn pudding goes back many generations as classic down-home comfort food. I’m a little picky when it comes to corn pudding, especially where texture is concerned....

It’s no wonder paella is the national dish of Spain because this delicious and drop-dead gorgeous dish is simply phenomenal! This Valencian paella recipe is a one-pot rice dish that’s easy to make and perfect for casual weeknights, a romantic dinner or for entertaining! For more delicious paella recipes be sure to try my Seafood Paella and Squid Ink Paella! Paella, paella, paella…it sounds like a romantic melody. And paella really does conjure up an image of romance, don’t you think?...

Forks and Knives free recipe kinda day today! Who needs them when you’re eating your meal in wrap form! Here I am presenting Most delectable Vegan Tortilla Wrap recipe. This wrap is packed with plant-based protein, silky-smooth avocado spread and hearty veggies like spinach, red peppers and onions. This Vegan Tortilla Wrap has everything you need for your kids lunch-box or your lunch in a portable form! It is very easy to bring together....

Oh, my friends. I have a new recipe for you and it’s a solid gold keeper. Straight out of Holly Nilsson’s fantastic cookbook, Everyday Comfort, this Weeknight Shrimp Piccata called my name as soon as I laid eyes on the recipe. It’s rare for a recipe to jump the line these days. I typically plan out what I’ll be sharing with you weeks and even months in advance, but every so often there’s a delicious reason why something gets pushed forward....

Wooooooohoooooooooooo! It’s the weekend. I’m excited. In case you couldn’t tell. In addition to the inevitable happiness that comes simply from waking up on a Saturday morning, I was especially joyful to see my furniture, in all of it’s white and classy Ikea glory, finished and in my bedroom. It came in 5 billion pieces but it is now in 4. Two dressers, two nightstands, worth every bit of frustration and sweat that went into putting them together....