Looking for more 5-ingredient meals? Try Thai Peanut Beef, Buffalo Chicken Sliders, or Sweet Paprika Chicken. There’s a lot of misconception in the food world that you need a lot of fancy ingredients or tools to make a good meal. As I try to get across in this blog here, that’s simply not true. You don’t need a lot to deliver a wholesome, flavorful meal in a short amoutn of time....

Nothing is better than delicious Asian food made at home! Try Best Ever Baked Teriyaki Chicken, One Sheet Pan Fried Rice, and Slow Cooker Broccoli Beef. This post is in partnership with Kikkoman® USA, all opinions are my own. I’ve partnered up with Kikkoman to bring you one of my favorite meals and I am completely stoked to be sharing it with you today. This is a recipe that meets all of my weeknight dinner checklist must-haves: it’s easy, so SO delicious, requires minimal cleanup, and is a lightened up version of a classic takeout dish I have loved for years....

A delicious pairing of shrimp, pesto, and pasta, if you’re a seafood and Italian food fan, this Shrimp Pesto Pasta recipe is sure to be a total hit! Easy and quick to prepare and perfect for a busy weeknight or a no-fuss weekend, this dish is ready to serve in just 20 minutes! For another lightning fast and delicious shrimp and pasta dish be sure to check out my Lemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi!...

After you’ve enjoyed this recipe, come devour my Spaghetti Carbonara, Shrimp Alfredo, and Easy Cheese Tortellini Pasta. Shrimp scampi is one of our most favorite ways to eat shrimp. That buttery lemon goodness on top of the succulent shrimp? Finger-licking good! I usually serve garlic shrimp scampi with rice – when I’m feeling nostalgic for our Hawaii trips – or with pasta noodles when I’m craving Olive Garden. This particular version is one hundred percent inspired by the Olive Garden Shrimp Scampi recipe with long noodles, tender asparagus, diced tomatoes and lots of fresh parsley on top....

Put your slow cooker to good use with these other favorites like Slow Cooker Broccoli Beef, Slow Cooker Beef Stew, and Slow Cooker Beef Roast. More Slow Cooker Recipes to Try Slow Cooker Beef and Potato Stew Slow Cooker Creamy Beef Stroganoff Slow Cooker Beef Roast Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Did you make this recipe? EXCELLENT. Please rate the recipe below and be sure to tag me on social when you share a photo of your CDLC creation – I love seeing what you’re up to in the kitchen!...

How has winter been treating you, folks? It’s been pretty cold and rainy here. I miss my afternoon walks and wish I could just get some sun to thaw my bones. Speaking of thawing our bones, we’ve been eating soups every single day for dinner. Soup, salad, and bread. That’s all the kids want for dinner. Soup does make you feel better on these cold days, doesn’t it? This week my kids’ favorite was this potato soup and my split-pea soup....

After enjoying this recipe, try these other slow cooker recipes! Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken, Slow Cooker Kalua Pork, and Best Easy Slow Cooker BBQ Ribs. I have been craving all things sweet and spicy ever since we got home from our graduation/babymoon cruise. Okay… I guess I always crave sweet and spicy food so…. this is kind of no different than every other day of my life. Correction: I’ve been craving all things sweet and spicy even more than usual ever since the cruise....

Learn how to make your own sourdough English muffins! The perfect combination of crusty and chewy, there really is no comparison in flavor and texture to these naturally leavened English muffins. And they’re easy to make! For more sourdough favorites be sure to also try our Sourdough Naan, Whole Wheat Sourdough Waffles, and Cinnamon Raisin Sourdough Bread! Contrary to their name, English muffins were actually invented in the United States, albeit by an English immigrant....

Flavorful, tender, lightly charred roasted cauliflower is a delicious and healthy side dish perfect for any holiday dinner table. It is served on a bed of creamy whipped feta and topped with aromatic parsley and juicy pomegranate seeds, adding color and flavor to the dish. This recipe will impress your guests with its vibrant colors and bright flavors, making it an excellent centerpiece for any meal. It is a perfect complement to your favorite main dish and can also be prepped ahead of time, making it an ideal choice for a busy day....

Strawberry Oatmeal Oatmeal filled with fresh strawberries is something I will very happily dive into year-round. Not too sure about a warm bowl of oats for a summer morning? Stir in fresh fruit and add a splash of cream, a dollop of yogurt, or a bit of milk, and you’ll be an instant fan. Strawberries and cream is a classic pairing that will never go out of fashion and I don’t know anyone who doesn’t enjoy it....

Happy Sunday!!! Let’s celebrate with DONUTS! Super moist and cakey strawberry lemonade donuts actually. And speaking of cakey… this is the best part…. they’re made with a cake mix! Cake mix + 3 ingredients and you’ve got perfect, baked strawberry donuts. That’s just genius. I’ve been wanting a donut pan for the past year, why I haven’t just bought one is beyond me – I really have no excuse – but this week I did it....

This homemade ice cream recipe can also be called the easiest (and best!) ice cream you will ever make or taste. I’ve been making this ice cream at least once a month for over 5 years now. Can anyone ever turn down a scoop of rich and creamy vanilla ice cream? This ice cream recipe is the easiest once I make and it’s adaptable for whichever add-ins you’re craving....

Making homemade sliders has become a cherished tradition in my kitchen, inspired by fond memories of my mom’s homemade slider buns. As a child, I watched in awe as she effortlessly whipped up batches of soft, pillowy buns from scratch, filling our home with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked bread. Following in her footsteps, I embarked on my own journey of slider-making, determined to recreate the magic of her homemade buns....

Potato Chip Nachos could also be called The Ultimate Snack You Never Knew You Always Wanted. Or, as Luke at Snapshots Lounge calls this awesome appetizer, “Luke’s Sinful Snack” – aka the order I make every single time I walk through the door. The first time I was at Snapshots, I asked our waitress to bring us her favorite appetizer off the menu. She brought us a tray of these potato chip nachos and it was happiness at first bite....

Oh heaven. These bars you guys. These mega-yummy cheesecake bars. You need them. Anyone out there a girl scout alumni?? I wanted to be a girl scout when I was younger but for who knows what reason that never happened. So of all of your former cookie-sellers, I praise you for your contribution to the world. Thin mints and samoas are two of the greatest things you could ever give our society....

The famous dressing that has captured the hearts and stomachs of people far and wide for over a century! This Thousand Island Dressing recipe combines the perfect ratio of ingredients for a deliciously versatile sauce you can enjoy on your salads, Reuben sandwich, as a dip, and more! Make your own homemade Thousand Island Dressing without all of the junk ingredients of store-bought and that also tastes a whole lot better!...

The quintessential Scottish dish for centuries, Scotch Broth is rich, robust, and flavorful and represents everything that is good about rustic home cooking. Packed with nutrient-dense veggies, grains, and lamb, this dish is that will both nourish your body and comfort your soul! For dessert you can enjoy a thick slice of authentic Dundee Cake or go with something lighter like traditional Scottish Shortbread! What is Scotch Broth? Scotch broth is a traditional Scottish soup featuring lamb, barley, split peas, and vegetables....

Annnnnd we’re back to revisiting my love for Twix candy bars. Like I said before, they’ve always been my favorite chocolate-inluding candy bar. My mom used to buy Twixes and leave them on my bed before for me when I got back from a trip or after a soccer game. Best mom ever. But I also have a big fat thing for ice cream, so it’s no surprise that the two obsessions eventually collided....

Diwali is a significant festival celebrated throughout India, and it’s my favorite time of the year. It signifies the victory of light over darkness (hence called the festival of lights), good over evil and knowledge over ignorance. During Diwali, people illuminate their homes with diyas, prepare delicious food, and enjoy fireworks. Food is a central part of the celebration during Diwali, with people preparing and exchanging a variety of savory snacks, sweets, and desserts and hosting gatherings with elaborate spreads to connect with family and friends....

Take out veggies from the refrigerator, slice them up, heat a grill pan, drizzle the veggie with olive oil, place them on a grill, meanwhile finish some other work, flip the veggies, apply pesto on the bread and lead up the veggies and cheese. Eat!!!!! That’s it. My family loves this sandwich. This sandwich is perfect for the weekend. Grill your choice of vegetables. I have used Sour Dough Bread for this sandwich....