This quick and easy Weeknight Sausage Jambalaya recipe doesn’t take any shortcuts with flavor, it’s positively delicious! As much as I love to cook, it can be challenging to find the time to do it. I know you can relate. I’ve found that to be especially true now that I have two toddlers. And so there are definitely times when I really appreciate the convenience of quick, healthy meals that I can make for my family in a time crunch....

This is another one of those Asian style dishes that I just love to death. Like that Shrimp Pad Thai I droned on and on about before (apologies), Cashew Chicken totally takes me back to that first high school job at the restaurant. As much as I hated going home at the end of the night with my hair reeking to high heaven of every kitchen aroma imaginable, I really really really loved the food....

Are you one of those that picks the first pan you get and start cooking only to be half-way through cooking and realizing you should have taken the other pan? I use to be like that many years ago. As my cooking skills improved so did my knowledge of my pots and pans. There is a reason why a pan is short, tall, deep, or wide. They are meant for different uses and purposes....

If you’re anything like me, you likely cook meals quite often that fall into the category of paleo eating without even realizing it. The main foods are simply meat, vegetables, and fruits. (That’s a very simplified paleo nutshell, so don’t quote me!) The recipes below include everything from main dishes made with beef, chicken, pork, or seafood to side dishes with countless vegetables, even some snacks, and a few less indulgent sweet treats....

Experimenting with my air fryer has become a fun adventure in my kitchen, and one of my recent successes has been making salmon with BBQ or buffalo sauce. It’s a dish that’s both delicious and incredibly easy to prepare. Serving it up to my family is always a delight, and makes the simple joy of cooking with the air fryer even sweeter. It’s moments like these that remind me why I love spending time in the kitchen, creating delicious meals that bring us all together....

I know it’s not Salad Monday but last Monday I shared a carbo-cheese loaded recipe that just couldn’t wait and now I’m craving salad so bad, I can’t hold off til tomorrow. I know. No self control. You know I adore salads. (hence the need for a Salad Monday.) And I definitely have my go-to favorites (hello my beloved strawberry poppyseed spinach salad) but I’ve been trying to diversify lately, as you may have noticed with that recent mandarin pasta spinach salad with addictive teriyaki dressing that changed my life forever....

Are you ready to feast your eyes on ninety-seven pictures of the best Autumn dessert to ever exist? Oh good you are. Because I just couldn’t. stop. snapping. photos. of this apple crumble flatbread. Between bites of course. If you have never been to Park City Utah – put it in your bucket list. It’s one of my favorite places in this world especially in the Fall. There really are few things I love more than a weekend trip to Park City in the Fall time when the leaves start changing colors and the air gets a little bit cooler....

Easy to make and deliciously refreshing, this Apple Peppermint Iced Tea is the summer perfect beverage! Apple Peppermint Iced Tea This Apple Peppermint Iced Tea recipe is one that my kids request on a regular basis. That and my virgin Mojitos. My kids can’t get enough of either and so it’s a good thing we have two very large peppermint patches in our garden. Another thing we make thorough use of is our homegrown apples....

Avgolemono is a popular and traditional Greek lemon chicken soup that features a delightfully smooth, silky, and creamy texture without any use of cream. You can use your choice of pasta or rice, chicken breast or rotisserie chicken, with equally delicious results. This Avgolemono recipe is quick and easy to make and is Greek comfort food at its best! What is Avgolemono? Avgolemono is a traditional Greek chicken soup made that features a silken smooth broth made with egg yolk and lemon juice....

Need more tasty recipes? Try my Roasted Garlic, Caramelized Onions Recipe, and French Onion Potatoes. All through high school I worked at a Chinese restaurant. First I was a hostess, then a cashier and take out girl, then a waitress. I stopped working there when I moved down to college, it was bittersweet. But a year later when I came back for a summer, I worked two new jobs. Law firm by day, restaurant by night....

Experimenting with baking chicken thighs in the oven was always a joy, but one day, I decided to take it up a notch by infusing them with Indian spices. It was daring, straying from the classic flavors, but I was eager to create a fusion dish that would surprise and delight my guests who had never tasted Indian food before. Imagine tender chicken marinated in a mixture of yogurt, garlic, ginger, and a medley of spices like cumin, coriander, turmeric, and garam masala....

I love a good sesame chicken. I worked at a Chinese restaurant all through high school and had my fair share of all of the “traditional” Chinese dishes. Orange chicken, kung pao chicken, general tso’s chicken (try it in the crockpot with my Slow Cooker General Tso’s Chicken recipe!), and yes – sesame chicken. To be honest, I have some pretty high expectations for sesame chicken. I guess you could call me a sesame chicken snob....

Baklava is made of thin pastry, called Phyllo sheets, layers filled with nuts, pistachios and/or walnuts. It sweetened with sugar syrup or honey. Its name comes from Old Turkic language. It means wrapped. There are many ways to make this recipe. How to make Baklava? For stuffing Take Crushed pistachios and walnuts in a Bowl. Add sugar, Cardamom Powder and orange blossom water or orange essence (I used orange extract)....

Bavarian cream is a luxurious dessert known for its creamy texture and rich flavor. Traditionally made with eggs and heavy cream, this recipe offers a vegan and eggless alternative without compromising on taste or texture. By using coconut milk as the base, this recipe provides a creamy and indulgent dessert that is suitable for those following a vegan diet or with egg allergies. Whether you’re looking for a dairy-free option or simply want to try something new, this vegan Bavarian cream is sure to impress with its delicious flavor and smooth consistency....

What is Pulao? Pulao is a one-pot rice dish made by cooking fragrant basmati rice with aromatic spices, herbs, and nutritious vegetables. There are many kinds of pulao recipes made though out India like veg pulao, paneer pulao, Kashmiri pulao, Tawa pulao, zarda pulao, etc., There are often days when we are looking for simple, one-pot comfort food that’s quick to make, nutritious and good to eat. For me, any rice dish fits the bill perfectly on such days....

When it comes to entertaining, especially these days, I love to serve individual appetizers and desserts. It just makes it a lot less messy and less work to do. Why make these mousse jars There are only three components – the crumbs, cheesecake mousse, and the whipped cream. Also, the cream cheese in the mousse makes a stable filling so you can make this dessert up to 2 days ahead and keep it in the fridge....

For more tasty taco recipes, pop on over to my blogs for Shrimp Tacos with Slaw, Slow Cooker Pork Tacos, and Flank Steak Tacos. Most Popular Taco Recipes Flank Steak Tacos Teriyaki Chicken Tacos Best EVER Ground Beef Tacos Shrimp Tacos with Slaw Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Tacos Did you make this recipe? Please rate the recipe below! Chicken — Yes, chicken. I did an unscientific poll the other day and I’d say about 90% of my fellow meat eaters enjoy chicken and almost always have some in the fridge/freezer....

If you’re a fan of yummy brunch recipes, you’ll love my cinnamon roll overnight oats, cinnamon pecan granola, No Yeast Cinnamon Roll Dippers, Cake Batter Granola Bars, Pumpkin Waffles. More Brunch Recipes Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls with Hazelnut Icing The BEST Easy Homemade Cinnamon Rolls (1 hour!) Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole Skillet Breakfast Potatoes 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!...

Sausage Apple Cranberry Stuffing Sage sausage, dried cranberries, fresh herbs, tart apples, and cubes of sourdough add up to create the best stuffing I have ever tasted. For as long as I can remember, I steered clear of stuffing and dressing. People would tell me that it tasted amazing, I’d take the “polite bite” but it never was something I enjoyed. Stuffing was always the one thing on the Thanksgiving table that I avoided at all costs....

Spinach Salad with Cranberries The recipe was inspired by the Cranberry Orzo Salad that Princess Cruises serves in their International Cafe. It’s just so good! Tender pasta in a sweetly tangy dressing, with tart fresh cranberries and sliced almonds. Simple, fresh, and delicious. I’ve included more cruise details at the bottom of the post here for anyone who is interested. As soon as I got home from our cruise through the British Isles, I immediately recreated the salad for my family....