This essential balsamic chicken marinade recipe is my go-to for quick dinners. Grill it, bake it, or freeze it for busy weeknights. With just a few ingredients, it’s super-flavorful chicken that is easy to make, too! This balsamic chicken marinade is in high rotation in my kitchen year-round. It’s one of those easy, dependable recipes that delivers tender, juicy chicken with very little effort, which is exactly what I want on busy nights....
Treat yourself to this delicious peanut butter cookie dough ice cream! Would you believe it’s dairy-free? Surprisingly creamy, this version owes its luscious texture to blended cashews. It’s lighter, salty-sweet, seriously satisfying, and loaded with cookie dough in every bite. We have two methods: one for those with an ice cream maker and one for those without. This delicious peanut butter cookie dough ice cream features savory, rich, nutty peanut butter with irresistible cookie dough chunks!...
The warming, gooeyness of cinnamon rolls meets sweet, juicy peaches in this comforting, summery dessert. This cinnamon roll peach cobbler has the familiar flavors of our beloved cinnamon-spiced pastry and a luscious fruity filling with the tang of ripe peaches, so it’s cozy and refreshing at the same time. This isn’t your average cobbler. Instead of the usual topping, I swap in cinnamon rolls, which bake up golden and slightly crisp on top while staying soft and doughy inside....
If you’re searching for the single best classic creamy potato salad recipe – the only one you’ll ever need – then you’ve come to the right place. Today, I’m sharing an old family recipe with you. It has the perfect ratios, and I’ve nailed the method down over time. Let me show you how it’s done. The perfect potato salad is all about the ratios and the balance of tang, creaminess, zing, and texture....
It’s not every day that tequila and coffee meet, but this coffee margarita is a real treat! It’s tequila, lime juice, and coffee liqueur mixed together with our two-ingredient homemade coffee simple syrup. It’s refreshingly smooth, and it’s ready in about 5 minutes! This coffee margarita really is the best of both worlds, and getting it there took a bit of testing. When I first started playing with the idea, I knew I wanted it to taste like a true margarita—bright lime, clean tequila, and that familiar sweet-tart balance—with coffee as a supporting note, not the star of an espresso-style cocktail made with tequila....
Here’s an arancini recipe for sticky risotto rice balls stuffed with creamy Boursin cheese. They’re an irresistible Sicilian snack: crispy on the outside, soft and gooey on the inside. You can easily make them ahead of time, and they’re ready in 90 minutes! Arancini have always been one of those dishes I can’t resist making, even knowing they take a little time and patience. I cooked these cheesy rice balls often for my underground restaurant and catering events, and they were always the first thing people asked about—and asked for again....
Warming and comforting, this hands-off crockpot lentil curry makes enjoying a flavorful and rich curry dinner so very easy! Throw everything into your pot, set the timer, and let the delicious flavors meld. Earthy lentils absorb aromatic spices that are mellowed by the creaminess of the coconut milk and finished with bursting cherry tomatoes and fresh cilantro. Return to an effortless, satisfying curry dinner! This crockpot lentil curry is so easy – almost too easy!...
Crockpot Vegetable Beef Soup is easy to make and so delicious. It’s a great year-round recipe loaded with vegetables and tender chunks of beef. I’ve got a crockpot vegetable beef soup recipe that’s absolutely rocking our dinners right now. It’s the kind of comforting, dependable meal I keep coming back to, and once you try it, I have a feeling it’ll earn a regular spot in your rotation, too. What I love most about this soup is how the beef slow-cooks until it’s tender and falling apart, soaking up all the flavor along the way....
Cucumber Tomato Salad is bright, fresh, and quick and easy to make. It’s the perfect light side dish for almost any dinner and packs well for a potluck. This is our go-to salad recipe and one that I know you’ll love as much as we do! This is the cucumber tomato salad of my dreams. Crunchy cucumbers and sweet cherry tomatoes are simply meant to be together, especially when you add a little spicy red onion and plenty of chopped fresh herbs....
This fragrant and fluffy ginger rice will spice up any meal. It’s a versatile recipe that uses mostly pantry ingredients, and it’s ready in under 20 minutes! This ginger rice is one of those easy side dishes I come back to again and again. It’s simple to make, full of flavor, and turns out perfectly every time—all you need is a saucepan with a lid. No rice cooker required, just a little stovetop magic....
This green goddess pasta is singing with goodness! Brimming with veggies, the pasta is coated with a flavorful homemade green pesto sauce, then crowned with the crispiest tofu for delightful texture play. It’s the perfect, simple weeknight meal. If you’re looking for a pasta night upgrade, my green goddess pasta with crispy tofu is the answer. The sauce is a creamy, herby green goddess pesto that clings to every bite, and I load it up with tender asparagus and broccoli so it’s as fresh as it is comforting....
Did you know that it’s possible to eat a million bowls of green gazpacho without getting tired of it? An exaggeration, sure – but! – There is truly no better meal to eat on a hot summer’s day than this. It’s light, refreshing, and you don’t need to cook it! Don’t think soups are strictly for the fall and winter season! This green gazpacho chilled soup is bright, fresh, and made using ripe green tomatoes....
Take your sandwich game to the next level with this flavor-packed Korean pulled pork sandwich. Slather some creamy, tangy kimchi mayo on buttery brioche, then load it up with tender pork slow-cooked to perfection in flavorful gochujang. Topped it off with pickled veggies and vibrant herbs – it’s perfect for when you’re craving something hearty yet fresh! These Korean pulled pork sandwiches are everything I want in an easy, crowd-pleasing meal....
These bourbon glazed carrots are an incredible special occasion side dish. Lightly steamed carrots are finished in a maple bourbon glaze and then sprinkled with salty pistachios. It’s an easy yet very delicious recipe that’s ready in just 20 minutes! These bourbon glazed carrots are sweet, smoky, and finished with just a subtle hint of spice. I tend to make them around the holidays, but every time I do, I wonder why they’re not in my regular rotation year-round....
This matcha lemonade is part tea, part lemonade, and 100% refreshing! It’s naturally sweetened with honey, and it’s the ultimate thirst quencher for any occasion, any time of year. With just four ingredients, it’s easy to mix up, and it’s ready in 5 minutes! This matcha lemonade is bright, refreshing, and full of flavor, with the smooth, earthy taste of matcha balanced by fresh lemon’s crisp acidity and a gentle sweetness from honey....
A classic Negroni is easy to make and refreshingly bittersweet. It’s made with equal parts Campari, gin, and sweet vermouth and garnished with orange peel. It’s the perfect pre-dinner drink, and it’s ready in just 5 minutes! If I had to choose just one cocktail to enjoy forever, this would be it. The Negroni is my all-time favorite drink — the one I reach for again and again, no matter the occasion....
This pear smoothie is perfect for busy mornings. It’s creamy bananas, juicy pear, your favorite milk, and a hint of vanilla and cinnamon blended up until smooth. It’s simple to make, and it’s ready in just 5 minutes! This pear smoothie is one of my favorite ways to use up ripe pears in the fall, but it’s just as lovely any time I want a break from the usual berry or green smoothies....
This pulled chicken sandwich recipe is made by simmering chicken breasts in a simple sauce with BBQ flavors until the chicken is fall-apart tender. The sauce is then thickened and poured over the pulled chicken, and the dish is served on soft, toasted buns with crunchy slaw. It’s delicious! Sink your teeth into a warm, soft brioche bun piled high with tender pulled chicken, all smothered in a sweet and tangy, BBQ-style sauce and finished with just the right amount of crunchy coleslaw....
Pulled Pork Chili is super easy to make in your crockpot and absolutely delicious. Put everything but the beans and corn into your slow cooker and let it simmer away for hours until the pork is fall-off-the-bone tender. Then shred the meat, add the beans and corn, and dinner is ready. It’s a slightly sweet BBQ chili recipe that everyone loves! Why this is the best pulled pork chili We fell in love with this recipe years ago....
Making your favorite takeout dishes at home is easier than you might think. Trust me, I’ve been recreating takeout recipes for years, and not only do they taste just as good (if not better), but they also land on your plate quicker than waiting for delivery – that’s a win! Skip the takeout and make your favorite dishes at home. I’ve gathered 25 of my best takeout recipes for you and your family to enjoy right in the comfort of your kitchen...
