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published May 19, 2021, updated Jan 24, 2022 Briam – Greek Roasted Vegetables Briam is a collection of roasted Greek vegetables. This traditional dish celebrates the natural flavors of zucchini, potatoes, and onions while enhancing them with Mediterranean herbs and spices. With aromatic olive oil and acidic tomato puree, this recipe is a crowd pleaser. Though generally served on the side, these Greek roasted vegetables can also be a hearty main course when served with delicious pita or spanakorizo rice....

Magical! These cookies are the most delicious combination of butterscotch and nostalgia! It should come as no surprise that I’m one big Potterhead. I mean, I did do a whole post on the best tips for Visiting the Wizarding World of Harry Potter as a grown adult. I ate pumpkin pasties, drank my weight in pumpkin juice, and ate buckets of fish and chips at Three Broomsticks, but nothing gets me like a butterbeer-flavored treat!...

If you love soup season as much as me, try my favorite Tomato Soup and Stuffed Pepper Soup! Homemade Cabbage Roll Soup This homemade Cabbage Roll Soup features all of the heartwarming, nostalgic flavors of classic cabbage rolls. Instead of going through all the work of wrapping the filling in cabbage, you can put everything into one pot and it will turn out as delicious! The ingredients used in this recipe are generally going to be in your pantry....

Call it a cauliflower casserole, cauliflower in cheese sauce, cauliflower bake, or cauliflower cheese. Maybe you’d like to think of it as a low carb cauliflower “Mac.” Okay, I digress, call it whatever your heart desires, you just need to give this a try! Loaded with tender roasted cauliflower, tossed in a bubbly cheese sauce, scented with warming spices like nutmeg and a hint of mustard, and loads of fresh thyme, and garlic, to really boost the natural flavor of cauliflower....

Hello Friends! I am reporting live from windy Chicago! Actually Chicago isn’t our final destination, we’re headed up to Toronto for the week for the hubby’s cousin’s wedding. But a pit stop in Chicago is a must. ♥ I am so happy to get out of Houston for the week, we’ve had at least a full month of dreary weather with no end. To be honest with you, I didn’t know if I’d be able to finish all the yummy posts I wanted to put up during this week and next!...

The red pimentos, or red peppers, contrast with the green peppers and green peas, making this dish so much more festive than a typical recipe for leftover chicken. Because the meat is already cooked, this quick chicken dinner recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or whenever you’re short on time. Use light or dark meat, a mixture of the two, or even leftover turkey! For more chicken dinner recipes, try my chicken spaghetti, chicken divan, or chicken casserole recipe....

Everyone always asks for seconds when I make this recipe at home, so I promise, this stew is a guaranteed hit! The juicy, tender shredded chicken mixed into a creamy and flavorful soup, topped with biscuit-like dumplings, will warm you from the inside out. While you can enjoy it year-round, I always love making it during the fall season when the chill starts to set in. If you want another nourishing and satisfying meal perfect for the season, try my chicken stew recipe, chicken pot pie recipe, or chicken cacciatore recipe....

Serve with Herb and Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Maple Glazed Carrots for a cozy dinner at home. You might wonder why you would choose this recipe for chicken breasts out of thousands on the internet. The answer is simple. It’s the type of a meal, which makes you feel happy, safe and utterly at peace with the world. It is easy, straightforward and takes less than half hour to prepare....

In Italian, cacciatore means hunter, which refers to hunter-style cooking. It traditionally contains chicken (or rabbit), onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, and wine. It’s a hearty dish that hunters would eat as they were hunting as it comes together easily and quickly, which translates perfectly for a busy night with hungry mouths to feed! WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE THIS RECIPE Chicken thighs — you will want to use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for this chicken cacciatore recipe....

This creamy casserole is a modern twist on the signature dish from the Divan Parisien Restaurant at the Chatham Hotel in New York City. It is full of flavor and makes a great dinner or filling lunch. If you’re looking for more casserole recipes, try my squash casserole, tuna casserole, or corn casserole recipes. What You Need to Make This Recipe Broccoli Florets – fresh broccoli is best for the best flavor and texture....

I love serving this recipe alongside some mashed potatoes or mashed sweet potatoes so they can soak up the silky and rich white gravy slathered over top of the fried steaks. It’s also likely you’ll have most of the ingredients to hand, so you can enjoy this hearty and filling meal in no time. For more fried recipes, check out my fried chicken recipe or my coconut shrimp recipe....

How to Make Chocolate Cheesecake Heat oven to 350F. Add the chocolate sandwich cookies to a food processor and pulse until pulverized. If you’re not using a food processor just place in a plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin. Pour the melted butter into the processor while pulsing, remove blade and mix with a spatula. If you’re making this by hand then miix the crumbs and butter in a bowl using a spatula....

Looking for more energy bite recipes? Try my Almond Joy Energy Bites or my Original Peanut Butter Protein Balls! Chocolate Energy Bites I have been on an energy bite kick ever since I made my Peanut Butter Energy Bites years ago. They have become my go to weekly snack to prep on Sunday and keep in the fridge for the week. They are easy to through together, are healthy and have peanut butter AND chocolate in them....

A Few Tips Make sure you add your crushed candy candy into the batter at the very end. It melts fast! This recipe is GREAT with toasted walnuts in place of the candy cane for all you who a re not peppermint fans. Keep a close eye on those donuts. They bake FAST and you don’t want to over cook them. You can also make the ganache by scalding the cream (hot but not boiling) and pouring that over the chopped chocolate....

What You Need to Make This Recipe Eggs — eggs are easier to separate when cold. Egg whites whip up easier when closer to room temperature. I recommend separating them in advance if you have the time. Cre​​am of tartar — it may not seem like a lot, but don’t skip the cream of tartar! It helps stabilize the egg whites so the chocolate soufflé can rise high in the oven....

Not a fan of dairy? Take a look at our Butternut Squash Gnocchi, that relies on the vegetables to deliver the flavour and the creamy texture! This post contains affiliate links. When you purchase through our links, we may earn a commission. It’s no secret that I love my quick pasta meals during busy weeknights. And what could be faster than fresh pasta like gnocchi? Done in 3 minutes flat!...

If you love easy holiday appetizers like this one, try my Warm French Onion Dip and my Spicy Almonds with Chili Powder! The Best Christmas Deviled Eggs Let’s be honest, at any holiday party there has to be a big platter of delicious, beautiful deviled eggs. If you are hosting a holiday get-together this year, take your deviled eggs up a notch and make these Christmas Deviled Eggs! They are a classically delicious deviled egg along with a Christmas themed decoration of pomegranate seeds and parsley leaves....

Our Chicken Tikka Masala is the best partner for this fragrant basmati rice. Plain rice is incredibly versatile and easy to make but have you tried coconut rice? Cooked with coconut milk instead of water, which infuses the rice with incredible flavour and aroma. If you ever ordered it from your local takeout restaurant, you know exactly what I am talking about! Coconut rice-[ is no more difficult to prepare than you plain rice but the coconut adds so much more excitement to your dinner....

However, you might not even have to worry about frosting your cookie, as it’ll probably disappear before it fully cools! The kitchen also smells absolutely inviting whenever this cake is baking, luring everyone to wait by the oven. If you’re in a baking mood, you can also try my other cookie recipes like my Double Chocolate Chip Cookies or Cookies and Cream Cookies. WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE THIS RECIPE Baking soda — make sure your baking soda is not expired....

These fritters prove that there’s never a bad time to try a new way of serving your favorite vegetables; everyone from picky kids to adults with refined palates will love these crispy fritters! If you have extra ears of corn to use up, then shuck a few more and try one of my other corn recipes like my homemade corn salad, corn casserole recipe, or easy creamed corn recipe....