For more quick Instant Pot favorites, check out my popular posts for Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches, Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos, and Instant Pot Beef Enchiladas. I have purchased those processed, freezer-aisle taquitos more times than I can count. They are soooooo good but probably not so great for you. In my efforts to clean up my processed food act just a little bit, I decided to pick one of our favorite freezer treats and try to make it at home....

Happy New Year Everyone!! I hope you all had great holidays. 🙂 After eating all the holiday treat, here I am presenting Wild Rice Soup recipe for you all. Because it has everything you need to shed those extra celeries. 🙂 Soups like Lasagna Soup. Carrot tomato soup, Thai soup, Spinach soup, minestrone soup are some of our winter staples in my home. Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup is one of them....

If you enjoyed this Island Glazed Pork Tenderloin, you’ll love Best Baked Pork Tenderloin, Instant Pot Balsamic Pork Tenderloin, and Sheet Pan Pork Tenderloin and Potatoes. I know, you’re like – okay we get it lady, it’s really yummy or something, get on with it already! But I just can’t. Because I don’t think you’re fully grasping the amazingness of it all. The thing is, this pork tenderloin looks juicy right?...

These are simply squares of parchment paper pressed into the muffin cups. Yes, it’s every bit as simple as it sounds. Because I’m not the most patient (or remotely perfectionist) sort, I don’t cut each square out individually. I simply tear off a good size section of parchment and fold it over a few times until I have a roughly 5-inch square. Next, I cut all the way around the square and I’m left with a stack of square pieces of parchment....

For more Asian-inspired chicken dishes, bookmark these popular posts for later this week: Sticky Asian Grilled Chicken, Asian Citrus Chicken Salad, and Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps. Usually to make everyone happy, I add spice to just my own dish. But this Kung Pao Chicken is meant to be spicy. So basically I can’t make this Asian chicken recipe and call it Kung Pao if it doesn’t contain dried chili peppers, but you can totally skip them or de-seed them before adding if that’s your preference!...

Leeks and potatoes are a classic pairing in the culinary world, celebrated for their harmonious flavors and versatility. Leeks, with their delicate onion-like taste, bring a subtle sweetness and mild aromatic flavor that perfectly complements the earthy, comforting nature of potatoes. This combination is a staple in many dishes, particularly in soups and stews, where the leeks add depth and the potatoes provide a hearty texture. Whether in a traditional leek and potato soup or a more creative dish like a gratin or frittata, this duo offers a satisfying, comforting taste that’s perfect for any season....

A German Christmas is incomplete without Magenbrot, the ever popular gingerbread treats found at every German Christmas market. Flavored with a variety of warming spices, honey, hazelnuts, orange, and chocolate, these gingerbread cookies are absolutely delicious! What is Magenbrot? Originating in Germany and also popular in Switzerland, Magenbrot is Christmastime favorite and a traditional staple sold at German Christmas markets. The name Magenbrot translates from German as “stomach bread”, referring to the variety of spices in it traditionally thought to aid in digestion....

Dry Ribs Would you believe that a week ago I had never cooked bone-in ribs? I assumed that they would be more difficult and complicated than the country style boneless ribs I’ve always purchased. I was wrong. These were so easy; I made them twice just to make sure it would work the same. Technically, I made three batches, because I mistakenly thought that I could get away with using the crockpot....

It is the perfect mezze, appetizer, or side packed with flavor and nutrients! This Arabic dip is versatile, flavorful, dairy-free, low-carb, naturally vegan, and can be made gluten-free! Serve it with pita chips or vegetables for an easy make-ahead appetizer. One of the big reasons I love cooking is because it is my window into another culture. I may not be fortunate enough to travel everywhere on my bucket list, but at the very least, I can get a sense of another country and society through food....

Do you love oatmeal? I do eat oatmeal for breakfast every single day. I’m talking about hot stovetop porridge oats. For me, that’s breakfast. And if oatmeal is not possible then I go with granola. But I also lived in and out of a bag for over ten years so making hot oatmeal was not a luxury or granola and milk was not an option. That’s when I got hooked onto these oatmeal cookies....

Salad with Oranges I can not thank my sister enough for telling me about this salad so many years ago. Jenny called to tell me about this parsley salad with oranges one night after a party with her book club. I made a parsley salad every single day for weeks after that call. And no, I’m not exaggerating at all. Years later, this salad still makes a regular appearance on our table....

Broccoli is one of my favorite vegetables to roast. So much more flavor is brought out when it is cooked in the oven this way! When you add a light sprinkle of freshly grated cheese on top? Heaven. I made a giant tray of this broccoli to serve with Five Minute Marinara over angel hair pasta last week. I like to add broccoli to the bowl with the pasta and toss it all together for myself....

Parisian Flan, a cherished classic in French patisseries, is a delightful dessert that combines the elegance of a creamy, custard filling with the rustic charm of a buttery pastry crust. Unlike its crustless Spanish counterpart, the French version is encased in a tender, flaky shortcrust, offering a satisfying contrast of textures that makes each bite a multi-sensory experience. Making a flan tart introduces an innovative twist to the traditional flan....

What brings to mind spring picnics and summer potlucks like a tasty pasta salad? Whether you’re a fan of creamy pasta salads, vinegar-based (mayo-free) pasta salads, meat lovers pasta salads, or vegetarian and vegan pasta salads, there’s something here for everyone! I love being able to experiment with different combinations of pasta, vegetables, cheeses, and meats to create a delicious dish that’s perfect for sharing. Pasta Salad Recipes Almost every family has a favorite go-to pasta salad recipe....

The hardest part of this recipe is waiting while they slowly cook on the stove-top. You want the skin to be golden-brown with all the fat rendered before you turn them over. This chicken is completely worth the wait! Pan Fried Chicken Thighs These pan-fried chicken thighs have become a staple in my house over the past few years. I made this chicken at least once a week for the first couple of months and I still make it at least once a month....

Served on its own or with a drizzle of caramel sauce or hot fudge, this is an ice cream worthy of any occasion. Try scooping the ice cream over a warm brownie or stir brownie chunks or crumbled cookies into the churned ice cream before tucking it in the freezer. However you make and serve this ice cream, it’s certain to be a win with everyone. Philadelphia Style Ice Cream Did you know that Philadelphia style ice cream is simply ice cream made with no eggs?...

I’m going to admit, I’ve been in a weird mood lately. The kind where all I want it red velvet e.ver.y.thing. It’s bordering on obsession here so please HELP. Cookies? check. Pound cake? check. Pancakes? check. More cookies? double check. Warm and gooey skillet cookie with melty vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce? CHECK. I won’t bombard you with alllll of the red velvet that has been happening in my kitchen lately (unless you want to be bombarded....

A tangy creamy dressing coats every bite of this salad along with hard-boiled eggs, olives, and pickles. Roasting the potatoes provides a richer potato flavor for the salad in addition to giving a better texture to the potatoes. Potato Salad with Roasted Potatoes Oh, how I love potato salads. I’ve shared so many potato salad recipes here, I really can’t pick a favorite. This one has been in the rotation for over ten years though and it’s definitely one of the recipes I make the most frequently....

Even though the holidays are long over, our consumption of sweet potatoes doesn’t have to be – nor should it be! Find out more about the U.S.history of sweet potato consumption and why you should be eating them throughout the year in my post on Curried Sweet Potato Soup with Tarragon. Now let’s talk Fettuccine Alfredo. A few months ago I published my recipe for the best Fettuccine Alfredo and included some fascinating history about the dish’s origin and its Hollywood connection....

Rosemary Potatoes Crisp roasted potatoes with a fluffy center are one of my favorite ways to enjoy potatoes. Tossed with just olive oil, salt, pepper, and fresh rosemary before roasting, they turn out perfectly every time. I serve these potatoes for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and I usually double or triple the recipe to keep them in the refrigerator during the week for easy breakfasts. Tossing the potatoes with fresh rosemary makes them just a little bit fancier without any real effort or extra time spent....