Be sure to check out Cilantro Avocado Ranch Dressing, Pesto Sauce, and super easy BBQ Sauce. I’ve realized just how much better it is to make your own dressing and ditch the store bought ones. I always thought store bought dressings tasted a little off, which is probably due to added chemicals and sugars. I started making my salad dressings at home and I will never go back! This one is my take on a Creamy Balsamic Dressing....

The BEST coleslaw and the perfect side dish for your barbecue, picnic and summer potluck! This classic creamy coleslaw recipe is quick to make and features the perfect texture and balance of flavors, rivaling your favorite restaurant or deli version! It’s hard to imagine a barbecue, picnic or summer potluck without coleslaw! And we’ve got the perfect creamy coleslaw recipe for you to try! This classic side dish is an American staple....

Panko Chicken Recipe These crispy panko-battered and fried chicken strips are delicious as a snack, starter, or as part of a main course meal. Panko breadcrumbs originated in Japan and form the perfect coating for this chicken (and many other meats and fish as well). Panko breadcrumbs have a crisper and more airy texture than other breadcrumbs. They resist absorbing oil when fried, resulting in a lighter coating. Quick and easy to make, this is a recipe you’ll return to again and again....

This recipe is the combination of two of the best vegetarian Gujarati dishes that are loved by everyone. This Dabeli Dhokla is a gem of a dish that wins everyone’s heart. Today I am happy to share my most favorite appetizer recipe with you with step by step process and video! Whenever I go to India, I make it a point to go and try the newest snacks and chaats....

Strawberries are in season and while We’ve made homemade strawberry jam and desserts, we love making strawberry jelly. Now, this jelly is made similar to jam unlike, the gelatin-based fruit desserts. Jelly tastes different from the jam. Jam is more wholesome made with full strawberries crushed with a potato masher while jelly is very smooth made with strawberry juice. The processing time for jam is longer than jelly. We make homemade which is all-natural unlike, commercial jams and jellies that use high fructose corn syrup and citric acid....

There is a reason why Doro Wat is the national dish of Ethiopia and one of the most famous of all African dishes – it’s fabulous! This authentic Doro Wat recipe captures the very best of Ethiopian cooking! Doro Wat is one of the most famous of all African dishes. You will find it in every Ethiopian restaurant and virtually anyone who is familiar with African cuisine will have heard of it....

This Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread recipe combines all of your favorite flavors – and lots of them! – but you can enjoy it without all the guilt because it’s a healthier version! For more whole grain dessert recipes be sure to try my Mega Healthy Chocolate Cupcakes, Chocolate Deception Cake, Whole Grain Zucchini Muffins, and Whole Grain Jam Squares! A double dose of chocolate, peanut butter and banana…what’s there not to like?...

I love a good chicken and broccoli recipe. Those two items just go so well together too, don’t they? Like meat and potatoes, peanut butter and jelly, sea salt on everything chocolate…the pair just fits. And this particular pairing? It’s my favorite. The chicken is first pounded to guarantee even cooking and then rubbed in all the best Italian spices, then browned in butter. The broccoli is also flavored with garlic and parmesan, then steamed in butter and a little bit of water with the lid on nestled right beside that chicken....

I am not a huge fan of deep-fried food but when it comes to donuts? these are always the exception. There is something irresistible about a deep-fried donut that is not the same as baked donuts. Did you know that making homemade donuts is easier than you think? Really, it’s not as hard as people imagine. But you must have a good recipe, a few tips, and yes, the right technique....

Instant pot is the ultimate time saver! Try Instant Pot Balsamic Pork Tenderloin. (viral recipe!), Instant Pot Ground Beef Pasta (new and so. GOOD.) and Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Pork (a reader favorite!). BEST Easy Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff will be a favorite in your home with all the classic flavors and creamy texture of traditional beef stroganoff, made super quick and easy in your pressure cooker! You might remember my Instant Pot Beef Bourguignon recipe (which many of you already commented that you loved, so thank you!...

What’s great about this recipe is that it’s versatile and can be enjoyed anytime. Whether you’re looking for a quick breakfast or a satisfying lunch, this dish hits the spot. And the best part? It’s effortless to make, which is why it’s among my favorite recipes. You can easily recreate this culinary delight in your own kitchen. Elote Avocado Toast With Cinco de Mayo just a couple of days away, it’s time to indulge in the delightful and spicy flavors of Mexican, Tex-Mex, and Southwest cuisine....

Luxuriously rich with a deep caramelized flavor, this English Toffee Sauce recipe is super easy to make and your taste buds will thank you over and over again! Drizzle it over your desserts – everything from cakes, pastries, puddings, waffles, and ice cream! Few things are as irresistible as an oozing toffee sauce. Luxuriously rich with deep caramelized flavor, if you can resist eating this with a spoon or your fingers you will thoroughly enjoy it served over your desserts....

This recipe is sponsored by McCormick – all opinions are 100 percent my own. If there’s two things I’m loving lately, it’s salads and seafood. In reality, I’m always a fan of both of those things, I grew up in a seafood-loving family and even though I didn’t really get into salads until I was in college, I’ve been making up for lost time in my adulthood I can assure you....

Apples, with their crisp texture and sweet aroma, are the essence of fall. As the leaves change color and the air becomes crisp, it’s impossible to resist the comforting allure of a warm apple pie. But, have you experienced that every time your slice of apple pie is different? Perhaps it way too sweet, sometimes a little sour, and other times, you have more crust than apple filling. Worst yet, when you buy one where the crust is too hard to crack with a fork?...

Looking for a new side to take to your next party? Look no further than Mexican Street Corn Chicken Pasta Salad, Bacon Avocado Potato Salad, and Best Ever Creamy Sweet Macaroni Salad. I’ve made this Greek salad multiple times in the last couple of weeks because I just can’t get enough! It’s creamy, but not too heavy. And, if you end up with any leftovers, thank your lucky stars and pop the rest of that goodness in the fridge overnight (making sure to cover it tightly so the avocados don’t brown) because this Greek chicken salad is just as good (if not better) for lunch leftovers!...

In the mood to grill? Try Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce, the BEST 15-minute Steak Marinade, and Caribbean Jerk Chicken with Pineapple Salsa. I first made this chicken during our second kitchen remodel because, well, the oven was in the basement, so outside to the grill we went — every single day! This grilled chicken margherita is perfectly juicy and seasoned, topped with gooey, melty mozzarella cheese, 5-minute pesto (the BEST EVER!...

You are going to laugh, and yet I didn’t know you could buy marzipan or almond paste. Because I grew up with marzipan always being homemade. My mom made these in buckets. She made small cute fruits and sold them as marzipan sweets during Christmas. I also remember she’d have to pay for extra help during Christmas time so that she could complete her orders in time. About marzipan? There are two ways to make marzipan....

Smoky, zesty and oozing with cheese, these homemade smoked cheddar sausages are absolutely perfect for your next grilling party! Make a double batch while you’re at it and freeze them for your convenience! Sausage-making is something I started dabbling in a few years ago and it’s been a fun hobby ever since. Whether fresh sausages, smoked sausages or dry-cured sausages and other charcuterie, it’s really rewarding making your own! It’s especially rewarding knowing that you know exactly what’s in your sausages – and what isn’t....

Much like the way we enjoy Last Minute Chicken, grilled chicken is a staple on our menu plans. I typically plan to grill on Sunday afternoon and that gives us plenty of leftovers for a couple more days as well. Serve the chicken as simple or as fancy as you like. With a bag of chips and some ranch dip and fresh vegetables, you can have a meal on the table in less than 20 minutes most of the time....

So you’ve grown some beautiful, healthy pea plants and you want to save some of the seeds to grow next year? It’s super easy to do! This tutorial will show you how to harvest pea seeds, how to save pea seeds, and how to store pea seeds for future plantings. One thing to remember when you’re wanting to save pea seeds to plant the following year is to not shortchange yourself on an abundant harvest....