Are you looking for a dessert bar that will be a hit at your next potluck dinner? Your friends will love these white chocolate macadamia nut bars. This dessert is soft-baked, buttery, and nutty. They get their sweetness from the brown sugar and white chocolate in the recipe. Whether you call them bars, squares, slices, or …
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This Greek chopped salad has a summer time taste that pairs well with grilled meats or fish and it makes a really popular pot luck take along. The salad is full of bite sized ingredients that are so pleasing to the eye. You’ll be transported to the Mediterranean with every bite! Keep reading to find …
Have you ever been in the middle of cooking a recipe on a busy night and discovered that you are out of an ingredient? Then you might find this list of common food substitutes really helpful. One thing to keep in mind with this list of recipe swaps is that when you substitute one food …
This recipe for red pepper and Toasted Pine Nut Hummus is super easy to make and is creamy and delicious. It is so much better for you that cream cheese dips and you will love the taste of it. It has become one of my favorite easy appetizers. Whenever I used to go to pot luck …
This Whole30 Ranch Dressing is made with healthy fats and fresh herbs. It is creamy and tangy and tastes great on all types of salads. The recipe is gluten-free and fits a Paleo diet, as well. Finding commercial salad dressings that fit the Whole30 diet plan can be a challenge. They are out there but …
If you are in a pinch for time tonight, try this easy recipe for lemon pepper salmon. You’ll have dinner on the table in 20 minutes! It only takes 2 minutes of prep time, 2 minutes of searing time, and an additional 13 minutes in the oven. What could be simpler than that? Even though …
We love any Mexican food recipe at our house, and I am always looking for new ways to prepare it. This recipe for Grilled Shrimp Tostadas is ready in a flash and combines heart healthy grilled shrimp to a traditional tostada recipe. It is one of my husband’s favorite shrimp recipes. And if you are …
Looking for a healthy and super tasty treat? These tasty sunflower nut butter energy bites are the perfect after work out pick me up. They are sweetened only with medjool dates and are sinfully delicious. These little balls of chocolatey bliss are crazy delicious and are paleo, gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan. They have a peanut …
These Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers are loaded with ground turkey, barley, and fresh vegetables. They are super easy to make and so healthy and delicious. Stuffed bell peppers are a favorite meal of mine – because they are fun to eat, very easy to make, and always look so pretty on a dinner plate! They are …
This crockpot Tuscan beef stew recipe has a fragrant aroma and a rich gravy that you can sop up with crusty garlic bread. The beef is so tender, that it falls apart with the touch of a fork. Like many slow cooker recipes, the flavor is even better on the second day! Beef, red wine, …
This keto broccoli salad with bacon and cheese is hard to top. Every time I bring it along to a party, it disappears! The keto diet is so popular, especially this time of the year, that it has it’s own National Day. National Keto Day is celebrated each year on January 5. We’ll be honoring the …
These healthy beef taco lettuce wraps prove that healthy eating is anything but boring at our house! If you are looking for a healthier and low-carb alternative to traditional beef tacos, this recipe is for you. These wraps are packed with flavor, easy to make, and are a satisfying option for any mealtime. The wraps …
Looking for a delicious cocktail recipe? This Paloma cocktail recipe combines the refreshing tartness of grapefruit and lime with Patron Tequila for a fantastic, smooth taste. When we think internationally of drinks associated with Mexico, the margarita always comes to mind, but the Paloma might actually be more popular in Mexico! Paloma cocktails get their …
This skinny oatmeal cookie recipe is soft and chewy with the crunchy taste of walnuts and sweetness of raisins and sugar free maple syrup. At only 70 calories, it’s a real diet winner! There is something about oatmeal cookies that screams comfort food to me. I think it goes back to my early childhood when …
I love French fries as much as the next person, but when you are trying to eat a more clean diet, normal French fries are a bit of a no no. Instead, try making these baked crispy sweet potato fries. This recipe is more healthy than normal fries, more tasty and very easy to do if …
This Southern coleslaw recipe is bright, colorful, and packed with flavor. It has a tart, sweet, and tangy dressing that pairs well with the crunchy, fresh vegetables that make up this quick and easy side dish. You only need a few ingredients to make this Southern-style coleslaw, which is a perfect addition to shrimp tacos and …
This Easy Shrimp Alfredo is perfect for the busiest of busy nights. It’s ready in about 15 minutes and looks as though you spent hours on it. Since it is a busy time of the year for me with all the things that need doing, I love a tasty meal that looks and tastes great, …
These fun food projects show just how creative cooking can be. Are you looking for ways to make your food cute? These fun recipes are your answer. Take a simple food idea and make it into a DIY project. From a marshmallow snowman floating in hot chocolate to a hedgehog bread snack, your kids will …
Grab your glass of milk and get ready to explore this round up of Oreo Dessert Recipes. One of the favorite afternoon snacks is an Oreo cookie dipped in a glass of milk. And what is even better than this? Why an Oreo cookie, which is used to make a completely different dessert. From cookies, …
This is the time of the year when cranberries are so readily available. It’s the perfect time to put them to good use with these cabbage wraps with cranberries and chicken. These wraps are light, tasty and one of my favorite 30 minute meals. (or less!) Keep reading to find out how to make them. Even …
These oven baked chicken fajitas give all of the flavor of the popular Mexican entreé without the fuss (and mess) of a sizzle platter. They are a delicious combination of sweet peppers, onions, and sliced chicken with both fresh and dried herbs. Best of all, this is a 30-minute baked chicken recipe for those busy …
Your guests will be surprised and delighted when you tell them that you are going to make dragon fruit margaritas tonight. Good cocktail recipes can sometimes contain unusual ingredients. Using them turns a normal drink into really special cocktail. Are you a margarita lover? This tangy Mexican drink has dozens of varieties and the flavor …
This recipe for stuffed shells is sort of a combination of the traditional stuffed Italian shells with a distinct Mexican taco style flair. The sauce is homemade and so is the taco seasoning. Taco flavored recipes are some of my family’s favorite meal times. (See my taco wraps and easy taco melts for other tasty …
This Ham and Spinach Pinwheel appetizer recipe is super easy to do, cooks in a flash and is also easy to eat and serve. I am always looking for new and interesting easy appetizers to start my parties off with a bang. If you are looking for 30 minute meals or appetizers, this one fits …
This recipe for garlic lemon roasted shrimp could not be easier to make. The flavor is tart and refreshing and it’s a quick and easy meal that will become a family favorite. My husband and daughter love shrimp recipes and like to eat them often. I am always looking for new and (hopefully) easy appetizers. …
This easy weeknight chicken scallopini is perfect for nights like this. It is delicious and so easy to prepare. It’s the best of the best in my collection of 30 minute meals. Weeknights are such a busy time in our house. There seems to be so much going on and not a lot of time left …