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All tagged 2020
I wanted to challenge myself to a new recipe to use up the rest of my leftover buttermilk. After some research, I found Sally’s Baking Addiction’s recipe for cast iron honey butter biscuits. I’d never made no yeast biscuits before, so for this week’s blog, I share my experience of following her recipe, and tips to make your own homemade honey butter biscuits.
Rachel Hollis is an amazing CEO, Founder, NYT Best-Selling Author, who I found this year. I love her brand and authenticity, so I was excited to see that she is also a foodie. So for this week, I decided to make Rachel Hollis's Apple Cider Sangria recipe, just in time for Thanksgiving.
My first time having coconut shrimp with piña colada sauce was as an appetizer at Boniello’s. I loved the bright, sweet flavors so much, that I decided to make it at home. This week, I follow Red Lobster’s piña colada sauce recipe and make my own to pair with homemade coconut shrimp!
Easy, egg-free pumpkin cheesecake filling piped into crispy phyllo shells. Seasonal ingredients like pumpkin spice make these poppable pumpkin cheesecake bites a new twist on a seasonal dessert.
My 12 staple ingredients for cooking save me time from going to the store, while keeping my pantry stocked with versatile ingredients. From spices to wine, check out my list of 12 staple ingredients that I have on hand for my homemade recipes.
Using my freshly picked apples from apple picking at Masker Orchard in Warwick, New York this week’s recipe video is a homemade apple turnover recipe. Using puff pastry, these flaky apple turnovers are filled with juicy, cinnamon-spiced apples, and drizzled with a natural apple glaze. Read more about my apple picking adventures and get the recipe for these puff pastry apple turnovers with glaze.
I used my homegrown cucumbers to make Allrecipe’s homemade sweet pickles. Lover’s of Vlasic pickles will enjoy this easy, no canning, refrigerator pickle recipe. These sweet homemade pickles are great on Popeyes classic chicken sandwiches, homemade turkey burgers, and other lunch and dinner recipes.
Tiramisu and a cappuccino is one of my favorite desserts to order. I’ve always wondered — in the back of my foodie mind — how challenging it would be to make homemade tiramisu. So this week, I tested out an easy, egg-free, tiramisu recipe which uses Irish cream liqueur.
For this week’s blog, I decided to cook Gimme Delicious Food’s Pinterest recipe and see if a homemade Popeyes crispy chicken sandwich is as spectacular as one bought in-store. (Hint: It’s better). With a buttery brioche roll, golden crispy coating, tender chicken, and spicy mayo, you’ll love this homemade crispy chicken sandwich.
Inspired by a pizza my sister made me, I used the ingredients from my garden to make a homemade caprese pesto flatbread. Using a flatbread recipe from the Midwest Foodie, I topped this flatbread with homemade tomato sauce, fresh basil and tomato from my garden, pesto, and mozzarella. Serve this flatbread as an appetizer or enjoy it as an easy dinner.
This week’s recipe video was a creative challenge to use fresh zucchini and herbs from my garden in a new way. I decided to experiment and add these fresh ingredients to a plain flavor like ground turkey, to create light and fresh homemade turkey burgers. Topped with your favorite cheese, fresh tomato, and greens, these homemade turkey burgers are perfect for summer BBQs and easy dinners.
Homegrown zucchini and bell pepper with potatoes and Italian seasoning — roasted until golden and crisp. This is a great side dish to serve for breakfast with eggs and toast, or to pair with dinner. Roasted potatoes and zucchini is an easy one-sheet meal that is light and satisfying.
Cucumber crab bites are an easy summertime appetizer and snack. Using premade crab spread and cucumbers from the garden, these crab bites are light and healthy. In less than 5-minutes you’ll have a refreshing appetizer to serve and enjoy.
I’ve enjoyed reviewing and cooking recipes from famous chefs and magazines. So for this week’s blog, I’ve pulled a page from EatingWell Magazine, and tried their curried beef hand pies. Cheesy filling of samosa-inspired flavors creates a tasty, calzone-like meal.
Inspired by watching Gordon Ramsay’s Amazon Prime Cookery Course, I decided to tackle a new recipe this week — Gordon Ramsay’s Meatball Recipe with Coconut Broth. This spicy, bold broth has flavors like coconut milk, turmeric, and ginger. Served with tender meatballs, this one-pan dish is sure to be a hit.
I had fun last week cooking a recipe from my EatingWell Magazine, so I decided to select another one of my saved recipes to make. This week I made pan-fried cod with herbed sauce and sautéed spinach. A healthy, light dinner in under thirty minutes. Check out the recipe video to learn more.
I was gifted a subscription to EatingWell Magazine where I receive a monthly themed magazine packed with foodie news and unique recipes. For this week’s blog inspiration, I decided to make one of the many recipes I’ve saved from their pages. Not only was this an exciting challenge to use a new ingredient, I found that I loved the fresh, whole ingredients in EatingWell's Salmon Cakes with Arugula Salad.
Inspired by a Caribbean Salad I ordered for family pizza night, I decided to make my own version — a Strawberry and Mandarin Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette. Topped with fresh fruit, goat cheese, and brown-sugared pecans, this refreshing summer salad is perfect for an easy weeknight meal.
My favorite Chinese food restaurant reopened for delivery this week, so I ordered tons of entrees and appetizers which came with sides of brown rice. To repurpose my leftover rice, I decided to make one of my favorite side dishes: Thai Pineapple Fried Rice! Loaded with vegetables and sweet notes from the pineapple and raisins, this recipe is easy to make and customize.
After a trip to the market this week to buy some leafy greens, I decided to make my dad’s favorite dish — tortellini escarole soup. Using the fresh escarole from the market, veggies, chicken, and delicious cheese tortellini, I whipped up an easy soup, great for appetizers or a full meal!
