Are you looking for a quick and delicious meal that is perfect for busy weeknights? Look no further! This easy lemon garlic shrimp recipe is ready in just 15 minutes and combines lemons, garlic, and red pepper flakes for a zesty shrimp dish that your family will love. With a 5-minute preparation time and the …
This spicy rice recipe is a flavorful and satisfying side dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re looking for a quick and easy weeknight recipe or a delicious side dish to bring to a potluck for Cinco de Mayo, this recipe is sure to impress. The spicy rice is made with jalapeño peppers, sweet …
If you follow the Paleo or Whole30 diet plans, you know that normal butter is not allowed. Let’s learn how to make clarified butter, which is allowed on both diets. What is clarified butter? Simply put, it’s butter that has been processed to remove water and milk solids, leaving behind pure butterfat. It is often used …
Celebrate the 4th of July with these delightful chocolate cake truffles coated in white chocolate! These bite-sized treats are delicious and perfect for adding a touch of patriotism to your holiday dessert table. With a rich, moist cream cheese chocolate cake center and a smooth, creamy white chocolate shell, these patriotic cake balls are a …
This delicious cucumber melon salad is my latest addition to my salad recipe collection and my family just loves it. When summer hits and the temperatures rise, the last thing I want to be doing is cooking in a hot kitchen. For me, summertime means lots of different salads. They are refreshing and light and …
Get ready to celebrate Independence Day in style with a refreshing twist on a classic summer drink recipe! This red white and blue white wine spritzer is the ideal companion for summer picnics, barbecues, and outdoor parties. As fireworks light up the night sky and friends gather for the festivities, this easy-to-make drink is sure …
This 4th of July Cosmopolitan takes the drink to a patriotic height with the addition of a fun red, white, and blue glass rim. It’s also a great cocktail to serve for Memorial Day. The cosmopolitan is a cocktail made with vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, and freshly squeezed lime juice. The cosmopolitan cocktail, affectionately referred to as the “cosmo,” gained popularity during …
These layered pudding pops with their red, white and blueberry stripes are perfect for a 4th of July or Memorial Day barbecue party. Summer is almost here and cold desserts are really desirable right now. I enjoy making pudding pops instead of juice pops. The texture comes out more like a creamsicle than a Popsicle and I …
Are you having a party for Independence Day or Memorial Day? These 4th of July Candy Jars will be a hit with the kids (and the young at heart!) This patriotic party table decor idea will dress up your dessert table with red, white and blue colors and put your guests in the party spirit …
This easy Oreo cheesecake recipe has an Oreo cookie crust and a no-bake filling. Forget the water bath and hours of preparation – this dessert is much quicker than a baked cheesecake! This delicious cheesecake recipe is also known as Oreo pie and it’s the ultimate cookies and cream dessert. Best of all, it’s made …
I love making crumb crusts for desserts because they are easy and quick to prepare. Today, we’ll be making an Oreo cookie crust! This crunchy Oreo crust recipe is made with just two ingredients and pairs well with both pies and cheesecake recipes. It is perfect for those new to learning how to make desserts …
St. Patrick’s Day is a time for shamrocks, leprechauns, and of course, eating and drinking! Today let’s learn how to make green beer to celebrate the holiday. Making this fun St. Paddy’s Day drink is incredibly easy to do! With just two ingredients and a few simple steps, you can transform your favorite beer into …
Do you know which knife to pick when you get ready to do a cooking task? If not, it’s time to have a look at the various types of knives and their uses. The correct knife is an indispensable tool, and can make all the difference in your recipes. With so many styles, brands, shapes …
Here is one of my latest cooking tips for the holidays – making your own homemade pumpkin puree. Pumpkin puree is a staple in Halloween and Thanksgiving cooking. From oatmeal to smoothies, to fudge and energy bites, this raw fresh pumpkin recipe adds an earthy flavor to all your fall recipes. You can buy …
Today we are going to explore the world of sour cream substitutes. Whether you’re following a special diet, want to try new flavors, or find that you have run out of sour cream, I’ve got you covered. In this article, we’ll explore a variety of alternatives that offer similar taste, texture, and versatility, ensuring that …
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 …
Loaded with almond butter, dates, and cocoa powder, these nutritious almond butter balls are a quick pick me up and make a nice addition to a healthy protein-packed breakfast. The no-bake Paleo bites (with Whole30 adjustments) are super easy to make and have a lovely sweet taste but have no added sugar. I love making …
Looking for cute Halloween brownie ideas? These yummy Halloween brownies, shaped like mummies, will be the first sweet treat to disappear from your Halloween party dessert table. The little mummy brownies are fudgy and whimsical with an eerie kid-friendly look. Halloween is a fun time of the year to make cute food desserts. Recipes like …
Halloween is a great time to get creative with both food and drink recipes. Here are some Halloween cocktails with vodka that are sure to have your party guests shrieking with fright. What better spirit to conjure up some spooky drinks than vodka? It is versatile and blends well with a wide range of flavors, …
These 25 spooktacular Halloween Recipes are the perfect way to celebrate this fun holiday. Halloween will be here before we know it. This holiday is such fun for kiddos and gives parents a chance to be a kid again, too! Halloween party food is fun, spooky, and whimsical and looks great on a table. Check …
Say hello to our Frankenstein Martini. This green Halloween cocktail recipe brings together Frankenstein’s two main colors – black and green – in one delightfully ghoulish drink. I love using color in Halloween drinks. There is nothing quite as spooky as a Halloween cocktail using a colored liqueur as a base for the recipe. The …
The El Diablo cocktail is an easy-to-mix tequila drink with a vibrant and refreshing flavor that is perfect for a warm summer evening. The drink is made with crème de cassis, tequila, and ginger beer. It is flavored and garnished with lime. For this cocktail, you will want to use good tequila. Go for a …
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 …
For a change of pace tonight, let’s make some Moroccan meatballs. Who can resist meatball recipes? Today, instead of spaghetti and meatballs, we’ll be travelling to another part of the world for a new taste sensation. This recipe takes Italian meatballs to a whole new level, by combining Middle Eastern spices and fresh herbs with …
A crunchy crumb crust (AKA crumble crust) is a cooking technique that I use for a lot of my recipes. It is super versatile and useful in pie recipes, bar recipes, cheesecakes and so much more. This delicious crust can form the bottom layer of bar and cheesecake recipes and can take the place of a …
Outdoor parties are so much fun, but how do you make sure that the summer desserts ideas that you choose are those that melt IN your mouth and not on the table? Keep these handy tips in mind for a fun outdoor summer dessert table that can take the heat. Outdoor entertaining is a fun …