Just a little bit of bacon adds a huge amount of flavor to this meal. It takes almost no extra work and the unexpected salty bites are irresistible. For several years now, this spicy Chicken Stir Fry has been Sean’s go-to dinner to make when he’s in charge of cooking. Sean was actually the first one to make this recipe when I found it in an issue of Everyday Food....

The combination of crisp, fresh spinach with the chewy pasta and the tangy dressing is simply irresistible. Spinach Pasta Salad I am a big fan of easy dinner recipes and this garlicky pasta salad with spinach is a perfect example of that. As an added bonus, it keeps nicely in the refrigerator for several days making it perfect for a casual dinner that you can prep early in the day or the day before....

Halloween is the time of year when magic fills the air, and spooky fun is all around. From ghostly decorations to thrilling costumes, it’s a celebration that brings out the creativity in everyone. Whether hosting a haunted party or trick-or-treating with the kids, Halloween is the perfect excuse to get festive and indulge in some delightfully eerie treats. Madeleines are a classic French pastry known for their delicate, shell-like shape and light, buttery texture....

My family loves smoothies and I make them several times a week either with our breakfasts or as snacks. Pink, purple, green, blue, brown, they come in countless colors and flavors. Strawberry Smoothies and Blueberry Banana Smoothies are some of our favorites that get made often. A while back, I combined both of those smoothies into this one and it was an instant hit. Strawberry Blueberry Banana Smoothie This is a very simple combination that we all agree is delicious....

Happy New Year! I don’t know how another year has gone by already but 2013 was definitely an adventure for me. Looking back to exactly one year ago, my life was quite a bit different than it is now. But it’s definitely different in good ways, so I’m not complaining one bit. Have you seen that Instagram app, Flippagram? Seriously SO cool. If you’re not familiar with it, it creates a video with music, a slideshow of your pictures....

If there is any frosting that I cannot stop licking my fingers, it’s this strawberry buttercream frosting. It’s soft, creamy, luxurious, and feels like velvet on the tongue. My kids have to be told ‘don’t touch’ because they will lick their fingers. Oh my. This is a variation on my basic vanilla buttercream frosting, which is an eggless version of my other very popular recipe velvet American buttercream. While you can make a flavored buttercream by adding strawberry puree and extract to basic vanilla buttercream, making a flavored buttercream from scratch has the advantage that you can control the amount of liquid, which means you can control the consistency of the buttercream....

Today, I want to share a delicious recipe that will warm your soul and tantalize your taste buds – the Lemon Coriander soup. Lemon Coriander Soup In the US, coriander is commonly known as cilantro. However, in India and Europe, cilantro is referred to as coriander. Lemon Coriander soup is an Indo-Chinese recipe. It has spicy-tangy flavors and is a satisfying and hearty meal. The Lemon Coriander soup recipe includes various vegetables, coriander stems and leaves, fresh lemon juice, and minimal spices....

Picture this: a golden, flaky crust encasing a generous heap of tender apples that are perfectly coated in a luscious caramel-like sauce. This filling is the result of countless hours of experimentation and fine-tuning to achieve apple pie perfection. Why is this the best recipe? Each ingredient has been carefully selected and meticulously combined to create a filling that is bursting with intense apple flavor. The balance of sugar and spices keeps the sweetness in check, ensuring that it is not overpowering but rather enhances the natural taste of the apples....

One of my fondest childhood memories revolves around the warm, comforting aroma of freshly baked banana bread wafting through our home on lazy summer afternoons. It was a tradition my mom cherished, transforming overripe bananas into delectable treats that always brought joy to our hearts. Mom had a knack for turning simple moments into something special. As we savored our banana bread, she would pour us tall glasses of cold, creamy chocolate milk, the perfect accompaniment to the warm, comforting treat....

This versatile cauliflower is a member of the cruciferous family, along with broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and kale. With its dense, tightly packed florets and mild flavor, cauliflower offers an ideal canvas for various culinary creations. Not only is cauliflower incredibly versatile, but it’s also a nutritional powerhouse. Packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, this cruciferous vegetable provides various health benefits. From boosting the immune system to supporting digestion, cauliflower is a fantastic addition to any diet....

Have I told you that one of my absolute favorite desserts is the classic Tiramisu? I even created a skinny Tiramisu version for myself so I can indulge more often. My kids’ favorites are my Tiramisu donuts or sufganiyot. And of course, every summer, I even make this Tiramisu ice cream and it’s the easiest ever because it’s no-churn ice cream. Why make this recipe? It is a wonderful combination of mascarpone ice cream, coffee ice cream, and frozen coffee soak lady finger biscuits It makes smooth and creamy ice cream with no ice crystals and no one will believe that it was not made using an ice cream maker....

Traditional British Flapjacks the way you know and love them! Made with oats, butter, sugar and golden syrup, these oat bars are baked until lightly browned with a deliciously deep caramelized flavor! I grew up enjoying flapjacks in England and have sampled many a flapjack from many a bakery. Whether you’ve had them many times before or are a newcomer, get ready to fall in love with one of the UK’s most treasured and traditional baked treats!...

It is different, unique and exotic. Virgin Pineapple Jalapeno Margarita is very tasty and you will don’t want to miss keep sipping on! It takes literally 5 minutes to make this drink. Margaritas are the perfect party drink and offering a Virgin option makes a fun drink for everyone to enjoy!! You can find Margaritas anywhere from a backyard barbecue to holiday party. In this drink, Jalapenos give very mild punch, Pineapple and mint give it a refreshing zing....

These Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies are made with whole wheat and natural unsweetened peanut butter so you can enjoy them without quite as much guilt! For more healthy-style cookies be sure to try my Whole Grain Molasses Cookies and Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies! I wanted to make a slightly healthier snack for my little ones today (and my big one) and these cookies were the result. Enjoy these Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies with a glass of milk!...

Crisp on the outside, and fluffy on the inside, homemade Zucchini Waffles are a breakfast (or a dinner!) that we often enjoy when we have fresh zucchini on hand. Zucchini Waffles I’ve shared dozens of recipes featuring zucchini and other summer squash over the 10+ years I’ve been sharing recipes here on the website. These Zucchini Waffles can be made with all-purpose flour or with whole wheat flour. If you choose to use whole wheat, follow the notes in the recipe below....

For more homemade dinner bread ideas, check out my popular posts for Potato Rolls, Parker House Dinner Rolls, and Olive Garden breadsticks. This post is in partnership with Fleischmann’s Yeast. All opinions are my own. Take baking, for example. I grew up eating my mom’s bread and rolls that she made with buttermilk because she insisted that buttermilk makes the fluffiest, softest rolls and biscuits. She was not wrong! Now I continue this tradition by making my own crowd-favorite buttermilk dinner rolls....

I am so in love with these grilled ranch potatoes. I’ve already made them twice in the past 5 days and have plans to make them again this week! Does anyone but me struggle with coming up with side dishes? I can plan a main dish, no problem, but then when it comes to sitting down to dinner suddenly I’m running around like a chicken with my head cut off trying to figure out what to serve with the main dish....

Easy party dips are the name of the game at our house. And I do mean game because pretty soon here it’s gonna be football season and I grew up watching college ball with my dad and brothers. We aren’t pro fans so don’t ask me which team I cheer for. Our hearts are tied up in NCAA and that’s our saturday tradition during the fall season. With plenty of snacky food, of course....

Pie crust is the foundation of many beloved desserts and savory dishes, celebrated for its flaky, tender texture and buttery flavor. It’s the perfect vessel for a wide range of pie fillings, from sweet fruits and rich custards to savory meats and vegetables. The popularity of pie crust lies in its versatility and the comforting, nostalgic feelings it evokes—every bite of a well-made pie recipes is a trip down memory lane....

You won’t be able to resist the smell, the flavor, or the perfectly moist texture of these Almond Poppy Seed Muffins! I recommend making a double batch while you’re at it because these muffins will go FAST! Yes, for the ultimate Almond Poppy Seed Muffins recipe, you’ve come to the right place! For store-bought muffins, Otis Spunkmeyer makes some pretty darn good ones. And his Almond Poppy Seed muffins are no exception....