Margarita Pitcher

I LOVE a margarita, so you bet I have a show-stopping margarita pitcher recipe for you. This is everything we love about the classic sweet-tart cocktail, but party-sized! I’ve crafted it to be tangy, cool, and crisp – exactly how a margarita should taste. Let’s break it down: with three ingredients and just five minutes, I’ll show you how to make the perfect pitcher for your next warm-weather gathering. This is my go-to margarita for parties and summer get-togethers because it’s effortless to make in a big batch and always a hit....

January 16, 2026 · 4 min · 745 words · Kathleen Lewis

Mashed Purple Sweet Potatoes With Brown Butter

These mashed purple sweet potatoes are a simple side dish with serious wow factor, thanks to their deep violet color and rich, buttery flavor. Finished with nutty browned butter and a splash of cream, they’re silky, cozy, and always a conversation starter at the table. These mashed purple sweet potatoes are one of my favorite ways to dress up a simple side dish. Their deep violet color always turns heads at the table, but it’s the flavor that really seals the deal....

January 16, 2026 · 5 min · 882 words · Patricia Shaffer

Perfect Poached Fish

Perfectly poached fish is unbelievably tender and melts in your mouth. Using water that’s lightly seasoned with white wine, lemon, onion, and garlic, this quick and easy technique turns out tender, flavorful fish in just 15 minutes. Poached fish is underrated, in our opinion. It’s not necessarily the fanciest or prettiest way to cook fish, but it’s amazing when it’s done right. Perfectly poached fish has a delicate flavor and almost melts in your mouth....

January 16, 2026 · 6 min · 1208 words · Bessie Goodin

Pesto Popcorn

Curling up on the couch for movie night has never been tastier. This Italian pesto popcorn recipe is the perfect salty snack, combining herbs and cheese over freshly popped corn kernels. It’s a light but ultra-satisfying weekend (or anytime) savory treat! Key ingredients Pesto popcorn uses familiar ingredients! Here are some notes: Oil: Vegetable oils will work such as canola or sunflower but coconut, avocado oil, and even ghee (clarified butter) work well, too....

January 16, 2026 · 4 min · 719 words · Palmer Smith

Pulled Pork Enchiladas

Did someone say BBQ Mexican fusion? These pulled pork enchiladas add a rich, smoky spin on classic cheesy enchiladas. Tender BBQ pulled pork is mixed with veggies and cheese, wrapped in a tortilla, slathered with BBQ enchilada sauce, and generously topped with melty, gooey Monterey cheese. The BBQ flavor adds a hickory-smoky depth that pairs so well with the enchiladas! These pulled pork enchiladas are my favorite kind of comfort food crossover — smoky BBQ flavor tucked into a classic, cheesy enchilada....

January 16, 2026 · 5 min · 1057 words · William Clark

Raspberry Simple Syrup

This raspberry simple syrup is an easy way to add bright, berry sweetness to almost anything. Made by gently simmering raspberries with sugar and water, it’s simple, versatile, and endlessly useful. This raspberry simple syrup is one of those small-but-mighty recipes that earns its keep in the fridge. It starts with raspberries simmered gently with sugar and water until the berries break down and their bright, jammy flavor infuses the syrup....

January 16, 2026 · 4 min · 655 words · Amy Crow

Spring Minestrone Soup

This spring minestrone soup is a bright, fresh take on the classic, packed with seasonal vegetables, tender mini potatoes, pesto, and Parmesan. It’s an easy one-pot meal that comes together in under 30 minutes and tastes just as good the next day. This spring minestrone soup is a fresh, colorful take on the classic tomato-based version. It’s loaded with seasonal vegetables like asparagus, carrots, peas, snap peas, and creamy mini potatoes, then finished with savory pesto and sharp Parmesan for big flavor....

January 16, 2026 · 5 min · 959 words · Gregory Prok

Sweet Potato Bisque With Cinnamon Croutons

This sweet potato bisque with cinnamon toast croutons is next-level delicious. The bourbon really brings it to life, and the crispy bacon and crunchy cinnamon croutons on top add a tasty texture. It’s easy to prepare, everyone loves it, and it takes just 50 minutes to make! This sweet potato bisque with cinnamon toast croutons is not your average soup. It’s rich, creamy, and unique, plus it happens to be simple to make!...

January 16, 2026 · 9 min · 1746 words · Charles Prickett

Toasted Coconut Ice Cream

This toasted coconut ice cream is about to become your new favorite ice cream recipe! Sweet and creamy coconut milk is loaded with chewy toasted coconut and a hint of vanilla. It’s delicious! Move over vanilla coconut ice cream — there’s a new favorite in town! (But not too far. We still love you.) This toasted coconut ice cream is everything we love about classic coconut ice cream, with the irresistible addition of chewy, nutty bits of toasted coconut....

January 16, 2026 · 4 min · 829 words · Kevin Barefield

Vegan Thai Curry With Tofu And Vegetables

Here’s a recipe for creamy, comforting, and versatile vegan Thai curry. A mix of colorful fresh vegetables and tofu is simmered in a rich coconut red curry broth. Serve it with rice or quinoa for an easy meal that’s ready in just 35 minutes! Thai red curry is my go-to comfort food year-round. It’s warm, satisfying, and full of bold flavor, yet surprisingly easy to make. This version is completely vegan and vegetarian-friendly, so it works for just about everyone....

January 16, 2026 · 5 min · 892 words · Stephen Sanpedro

Baked Salmon With Tomato Salsa

This baked salmon with tomato salsa is one of those recipes you want to keep in your back pocket for a meal that’s ready in 30 minutes. It’s covered in a sweet and smoky rub and served with juicy roast tomato salsa. All you need now is a fork! This baked salmon has a simple rub using smoked paprika, coconut sugar, thyme, and a pinch of cayenne. It’s where both the sweet and smoky flavors come from, as well as the bright orange-red color....

January 15, 2026 · 8 min · 1603 words · Ronald Yost

Banana Bread Smoothie

This banana bread smoothie tastes just like our favorite treat. It’s frozen bananas, rolled oats, Greek yogurt, and warm spices blended until smooth. It’s a delicious on-the-go breakfast smoothie for busy mornings, and it’s ready in just 5 minutes. I love how this banana bread smoothie captures all the cozy flavors of banana bread without turning on the oven or waiting for a loaf to bake. It’s creamy, rich, and gently spiced, and all it takes is tossing everything into the blender....

January 15, 2026 · 3 min · 495 words · Janet Housel

Blackberry Smoothie

This blackberry smoothie is creamy, refreshing, and bursting with bright berry flavor. It’s frozen blackberries, banana, and Greek yogurt blended up until smooth. It makes a great breakfast for busy mornings, and it’s ready in just 5 minutes! If you’ve ever wondered whether blackberries work in smoothies, I can confidently say yes. This blackberry smoothie is as beautiful as it is delicious, with a deep berry flavor that feels both fresh and satisfying....

January 15, 2026 · 4 min · 672 words · Alice Matteson

Cauliflower Burgers

These meatless cauliflower burgers are hearty vegetarian burgers you can enjoy year-round. Cauliflower and quinoa patties are pan-seared until crispy, then tucked into a bun with creamy zucchini coleslaw, ranch dressing, and peppery arugula. You can easily make them ahead of time, and the leftovers taste great for lunch the next day! These cauliflower burgers are one of my favorite reminders of just how versatile cauliflower can be. I make crispy, golden cauliflower and quinoa patties, tuck them into soft burger buns, and then pile everything high with crunchy zucchini coleslaw for the perfect finish....

January 15, 2026 · 7 min · 1466 words · Maria Mcdonell

Coffee Negroni

Calling all coffee and Negroni fans, this one’s for you! I’ve combined my two favorite drinks into one delicious coffee Negroni. If you’re looking for a twist on the classic Negroni , this coffee-infused version is a must-try. The slightly bitter coffee flavor blends seamlessly into the cocktail, adding depth and richness that feel as if they always belonged there. It’s a great choice for a boozy brunch when mimosas feel a little too tame, but it’s just as perfect for an evening gathering when you want a change from the classic espresso martini ....

January 15, 2026 · 4 min · 646 words · Crystal Gillispie

Crispy Baked Apple Chips (easy Recipe!)

I’ve been making these baked apple chips for years. They are an easy-to-make, delicious snack made from thinly sliced apples sprinkled with cinnamon and baked at a low temperature until crisp. I’ve been making these crispy apple chips for years, and seriously—they’re so good it almost feels like they should be bad for you. But they’re not. They’re made with nothing more than apples tossed with a little lemon juice and cinnamon, and that’s it....

January 15, 2026 · 4 min · 690 words · Rebecca Martinez

Curry Dipping Sauce

This curry dipping sauce is ideal for fresh or roasted veggies. But the creamy dip with a light curry flavor is also delicious with fries, on burgers, and so much more. This is my go-to dinner dip. I most often serve it with my sheet pan roasted veggies and sausage or potatoes, but it’s just as delicious alongside a raw veggie platter. The light curry flavor pairs well with almost anything you want to dunk, and the dip stays creamy and satisfying thanks to a simple mix of mayo and yogurt....

January 15, 2026 · 2 min · 270 words · Brian Webb

Grilled Chimichurri Chicken

This chimichurri chicken is juicy, bright, and bursting with flavor. It’s smoky grilled chicken thighs topped with our homemade zesty chimichurri sauce. It’s a quick and easy meal and it’s ready in just 40 minutes! There are many reasons we look forward to grilling season, and this chimichurri chicken recipe is one of them! It’s juicy charred chicken thighs served with an authentic Argentinian chimichurri sauce. Chimichurri is one of our favorite condiments to make because it’s versatile, easy to make, and adds bright complexity to both meat and veggies....

January 15, 2026 · 6 min · 1185 words · Ronnie Butler

Herbs De Provence Chicken

Herbs de Provence chicken is an incredibly simple way to prepare chicken that gives you a big bang for your buck. Chicken thighs are coated in herbs de provence seasoning then cooked over shallots, garlic, and lemon until the chicken is crispy on the outside and juicy inside. And the pan juices taste as delicious as the chicken! Say hello to juicy chicken, crispy skin, and a sauce you’ll want to spoon over everything....

January 15, 2026 · 5 min · 886 words · Matthew Fugate

Honey Sriracha Chicken

Get ready to get messy because this sweet-and-sour honey sriracha chicken is sticky and finger-licking good! It’s tender, juicy chicken glazed in a sweet and spicy sauce that’s simple to make and better than take-out. Serve it with steamed rice and your favorite vegetable side for an easy weeknight meal that everyone will love! This easy homemade Asian-inspired chicken recipe features tender chicken drumsticks coated in a spicy, sweet, and sour sauce that tastes just like takeout—only better because it’s made at home....

January 15, 2026 · 4 min · 803 words · Jodi Mason