Foil Packs are all the rage for summer nights and easy meals. Try Garlic Steak and Potato Foil Packs, Lemon Garlic Herb Shrimp and Broccoli Foil Packs, and Grilled Herbed Chicken & Potato Foil Packs. This post is in partnership with GrillMates, all opinions are 100 percent my own. Well, I’m obsessed. This grilled side dish is PURE MAGIC. Potatoes are such a popular side dish, and a personal favorite of mine....

There are 5 main components of making this Low Carb Black Bean Quinoa Bunless burger recipe. Patty: Tender on the inside Firm on the outside Hearty Filling Simple Satisfying Ridiculously delicious First, take some oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, onion, garlic, and jalapeños. Saute for a minute. Then add chopped kale and saute again 2 minutes. Let it cool down. Can we freeze these burger patties? Bun: To make this recipe lighter, I skipped the bun and used lettuce....

This eggless pudding looks so pretty and sounds very fancy like you have spent hours making this gorgeous looking dessert, which otherwise is not. A perfect for Diwali party, this recipe is a quick fix dessert when you are run out of time or when you have unexpected guests. What is Mahalabia? It’s a delicious Middle Eastern milk pudding that comes together using just 4 basic pantry ingredients and about 10 minutes....

Pound cake is a classic dessert known for its rich, buttery flavor and dense, moist texture. Traditionally made with a simple combination of butter, sugar, eggs, and flour, it’s a versatile cake that pairs well with a variety of flavors and toppings. Its simplicity allows it to be a perfect canvas for creativity, making it an ideal choice for those looking to add a personal touch to their baking. For the holiday season, why not elevate your traditional pound cake by making a Cherry and Pistachio variation?...

Looking for more ways to top your steak? Try my recipes for Argentinian Chimichurri Sauce, Dipping Sauces, and Lemon Butter Sauce. Luckily, we have a grill pan we use on our stove when it’s just too darn cold or windy or rainy to fire up the grill. (Although you’ll miss out on that chargrilled taste, you can still cook up a mighty fine steak indoors.) Plus, I can easily cook up a big batch of this delicious mushroom sauce for steak right alongside the steak itself....

Nutter Butter Ice Cream When I first started playing with this recipe, I made it with a peanut butter ice cream base. It was good, but I didn’t love it. I wanted the cookies to stand out, and they were kind of just in there. So, I switched it up to a vanilla base and oh, my gosh, was I sold! Slightly crunchy and chewy cookie pieces are mixed into that creamy frozen ice cream to really capture the essence of this cookie....

Winter makes me think of all the yummy soup recipes I could make. Top of my list? Soup. Top of that list? This Olive Garden Minestrone Soup Copycat Recipe of course. I think this soup is one of the most versatile of veggie soups because you can easily add meat or skip it, whether you’re feeling like a meatless meal, or you want to spice the flavor up a bit with some cooked Italian sausage, prepared meatballs, or browned ground meat....

This is comfort food at its absolute finest. Easy, creamy, cheesy pasta made in ONE POT. I am not kidding, it doesn’t get simpler or more delicious than this pasta dish right here. Consider this the answer to weeknight dinner mayhem – a dish everybody loves with almost zero prep and cleanup and just 20 minutes of cooking time. So often the simplest dishes are the best dishes and this recipe proves it....

My first-favorite side option for a hamburger is french fries, hands down. I just love them soooo much! Slathered in fry sauce ideally. (If you don’t know what fry sauce is, you are really missing out and need to visit Utah. No, it is not ketchup. Ketchup is ketchup. Fry sauce is fry sauce) Ha, speaking of fry sauce… when my husband I were first married we traveled for about six weeks for his work....

This recipe is a great one for using dried spices; as the chicken slowly cooks, it will absorb all of those Italian flavors. There is no need to marinate the meat, simply sprinkle each thigh with seasonings and drop it in the pan. Pan Seared Chicken Thighs The hardest part of this recipe is waiting while the chicken slowly cooks on its own. You want the skin to be golden-brown with all the fat rendered before you turn the pieces over....

Just because Christmas is “officially over” doesn’t mean that cookie season is. I bake cookies all year round. Plus, New Years is coming up and we always have scads of cookies, brownies, pastries, pies, and other desserts to munch on allllll night long. My family is a big fan of sugar treats. And options. You will never see just one dessert on the table at our family gatherings. We have six or seven, at least....

While you can absolutely make a delicious peanut butter maple syrup with just two ingredients (2 parts maple syrup to 1 part creamy peanut butter) – and I do this quite often, there’s something fun about making it a little more special. I’ve taken my Grandmother’s waffle sauce and added peanut butter to create a creamy, rich, smooth syrup that’s certain to make every peanut butter lover’s breakfast dreams come true....

In this guide, we’ll explore what a meat thermometer is, common challenges when cooking meat, how to calculate cooking times, and why using a meat thermometer is the most reliable way to achieve perfect doneness every time. What is a Meat Thermometer? A meat thermometer is a small but essential kitchen tool that measures the internal temperature of meat during the cooking process. It helps ensure the meat reaches the correct temperature for food safety and desired doneness....

Few things can top meat that’s been cooked for hours in the slow-cooker until fork-tender and saturated with flavor. This pulled pork is a prime example. And I can’t even begin to describe how delectable it is once it’s packed into a burrito shell with rice and black beans and then drenched with the most amazing tomatillo sauce you’ve ever tasted. I adapted this recipe from one that I got from my mother-in-law several years ago and it’s a family favorite....

This Pumpkin Sausage Gravy recipe is a fun and delicious autumn twist on a beloved American classic. This recipe uses both pumpkin puree and fresh diced pumpkin for a nutrition-packed meal. Wonderfully creamy and flavorful with a bright orange hue and served over fluffy homemade biscuits, this dish is sure to be a hit! Sausage Gravy and Biscuits has been an American breakfast staple for generations and it’s some of the best comfort food out there....

How about a deliciously light salad in autumn for lunch, but dressed with the most amazing and flavorful fall tasting pumpkin dressing in every bite!! Sounds Great right? Although, here in Arizona, there is still a couple of more weeks to go for fall officially. But in grocery stores, fall produces are already beginning to appear. So this Pumpkin Vinaigrette is a perfect and delicious way to start sharing autumn recipes, It is a perfect way to welcome the new season and a great way to use that fall produces....

One of my favorite things about a tasty raspberry filling is the color. Look at that deep raspberry red color! Can you imagine that between layers of a cake? And especially between the layers of my white wedding cake? A fruit filling is one that is always in my freezer. Mostly in tiny little bags. Just enough to top on small desserts or pancakes for the kids’ breakfast. So when I have a cake order that includes a fruit filling, you can bet that I will make at least twice the amount needed....

In the mood for something sweet? Be sure to check out my other popular dessert recipes like Carrot Cake Cookies, Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars, and Red Velvet Sugar Cookies. More Dessert Recipes to Try Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Bars Red Velvet Cheesecake Bites White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies Carrot Cake Cookies Red Velvet Pancakes Simple to Make: Red velvet cookies are straight forward to make, with most of the time spent chilling and baking the dough....

One of the key benefits of indulging in this salad is its high nutrient content. Beets, radishes, carrots, and cherry tomatoes are all rich sources of essential vitamins and minerals. Packed with antioxidants, they help combat free radicals and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. Additionally, these ingredients are known for their anti-inflammatory properties, promoting overall wellness. Another advantage of this salad is its potential to support weight management. Raw beets are low in calories and high in fiber, making them a great option for those watching their waistlines....

I hate the empty feeling of seeing someone in need and looking the other way. Several years ago, I found a simple way of giving back where I’m able. I keep sack lunches in my car to give away when I see homeless people around my city. It doesn’t take much effort to prepare them and my children like participating too. I usually prepare 10-12 bags at once and keep a few in a bin in my car at any given time....