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In this easy one pan recipe, chicken is cooked in a savory tomato sauce with peppers, onions, and mushrooms. Perfect over pasta or with a loaf of bread. Ingredients for Chicken Cacciatore Chicken: Use bone-in skin on chicken for the best results. I prefer dark meat (thighs and drumsticks) but split chicken breasts can also be used. If using breasts, ensure they don’t overcook. Vegetables: Rustic veggies like onions, peppers, and mushrooms add earthy flavor and are great in this sauce....

This savory soup is packed with veggies, beans, and seasoned chicken simmered in tomatoes and enchilada sauce. What’s Inside This Chicken Enchilada Soup Chicken: I use boneless Chicken breasts and simmer them right in the broth. You can replace them with chicken thighs or use rotisserie chicken in place. If using leftover or cooked chicken, reduce the simmering time to 10 minutes. Beans: I love using black beans in this recipe, but any beans add flavor and fiber to enchiladas....

When you’re young, it can sometimes seem like the world revolves around those sweet treats that are just beyond your reach. Well when my mother was young, these Chinese walnut cookies were one of those sweet treats. She would walk back and forth…back and forth…eyeing those cookies behind the glass case like they were a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Golden yellow and dotted with a perfect crunchy walnut....

Posted Aug 02, 2020, Updated Mar 28, 2024 Buttery, creamy, rich, with a hint of sea salt and deep chocolate flavor, this is truly the best chocolate frosting recipe. I cannot remember the last time I bought frosting because homemade is so much more delicious (like this vanilla frosting), and it’s easy to make in 5 minutes with minimal ingredients. This chocolate buttercream is perfect for decorating cakes and cupcakes (like our favorite chocolate cake from scratch, chocolate cupcakes and this chocolate chip cookie cake) or simply slathering frosting onto your favorite baked goods like sheet cakes (this chocolate zucchini cake or banana cake), homemade brownies, cookies, etc....

Made with ripe bananas and ingredients you likely have on hand, this moist banana bread recipe is easy to make! Add in lots of gooey chocolate chips or swap them for nuts and enjoy it as an easy snack, breakfast on the go, or even dessert. A Perfect Quick Bread This is the best chocolate chip banana bread recipe because it’s both simple and delicious. What’s not to love? This banana bread recipe is flavorful and extra moist with added chocolate chips for a dose of deliciousness....

Mmmm… Velveeta Cheese! I love it, especially made into a hot dip! My husband asked me, “Why would you want to make your own Velveeta Cheese?”. I can think of a whole list of reasons to make my own homemade Velveeta Cheese…. This copycat recipe for Velveeta Cheese is easy to make and tastes awesome! You can use it in all the same recipes you use the store bought cheese, it works just perfectly!...

I love Crab Rangoon! Delicious crab and cream cheese are the perfect combination. This is one of the easiest recipes to put together and my guests always rave about them! Because this recipe starts with pre-made crescent dough, these come together in just minutes! The filling is one of the most delicious crab mixtures you will ever taste but it’s really easy to make. Creamy, cheesy and full of flavor, this Crab Rangoon appetizer totally irresistible!...

Posted Sep 21, 2022, Updated Sep 30, 2024 We eat a lot of potatoes around here. But our all-time favorite side dish is this oven roasted potatoes recipe. These crispy roasted potatoes are a breeze to make with only 5 ingredients (including salt and pepper). No soaking the potatoes, etc. required for the crispiest, yummiest roasted potatoes! Simply toss the ingredients together, roast and enjoy. We make these weekly to go with our favorite dinner recipes – such as the best meatloaf (or turkey meatloaf) Greek meatballs, slow cooker pot roast, baked chicken breasts....

Sarah and I once had friends over for dinner, and we juiced half a lemon. At the end of the night during cleanup, one of said friends picked up the lonely second lemon half, and—in all seriousness—asked if he should throw it away. Needless to say, looks were exchanged between me and Sarah and some friendly yet impassioned mom-like berating ensued. Maximizing Ingredients That’s a bit of a “worst-case scenario” story, but in general, you’ve probably noticed that we’re all about preserving and maximizing ingredients....

A New Way to Enjoy Tang Yuan This recipe shows that with a little imagination, we can turn our traditional tang yuan into an extraordinary dessert. Traditional tangyuan, or sweet rice balls—usually filled with sweet fillings like black sesame, red bean, or peanut (though there are also savory tang yuan)—are served in soup, or rather the hot water they were boiled in. They’re pleasing to our palates and comforting to our souls around this time of year!...

It is great as a holiday side and a favorite for Sunday supper. This easy mac and cheese recipe needs just minutes of prep and comes out of the slow cooker perfect every time! Why This is The best Crock Pot Mac & Cheese Ever. Homemade mac and cheese is my personal favorite food and I can assure you that this is the best crock pot macaroni and cheese I’ve ever had!...

Tender beef and onions, and with melted provolone cheese (bell peppers are optional) all come together in the slow cooker. With all the flavors of our favorite Cheesesteak sandwich everyone raves about this recipe! What is a Philly Cheesesteak? We’ve all seen a version of this recipe, with Whiz, with peppers (or without). According to Philadelphia’s official tourism site, the Philly cheesesteak was invented in 1930. The combination of thinly sliced steak, melted cheese, and onions in a hoagie roll is just too irresistible....

Serve cucumber tomato onion salad next to grilled or roasted meats or fish, such as marinated beef or chicken kabobs, grilled salmon, or pork tenderloin. How to Make Cucumber Tomato Salad When the farmer’s markets start overflowing with juicy garden fresh veggies, I take my cue to make a big bowl of cucumber tomato salad. I love using a combination of fresh or dried oregano and basil in this salad to bring out its Mediterranean essence....

Everyone loves a plate of gooey, loaded nachos but this version is not like the usual nachos!! Crispy cinnamon sugar tortillas are topped with chocolate, caramel sauce, fruit, and whipped cream! Favorite Dessert Recipe We love charcuterie boards and make them often for guests. I had never thought of having a sweet dessert version until I saw the book Dessert Boards by Kellie Hemmerly! So many pretty and fun ideas to share dessert with friends for family....

Tender, flaky and full of flavor, this is one dish your family will request over and over! This easy recipe is ready in just 15 minutes making it the perfect addition to your weekly menu! Adding fish to our weekly menu is a great way to break up the meal planning blues! My kids love fish caught fresh from the lake in the summer, but during the winter we still like to add fish to our meal rotation....

This crockpot chili recipe combines ground beef, tomatoes, and beans in a hearty seasoned broth. A crock pot makes this dish almost effortless and it reheats and freezes well for meals throughout the week. No Fuss CrockPot Chili This is a very simple beef chili recipe made in the Crockpot without a lot of extras; just beef, onions, seasoning, and flavor. Chili is a hearty meal with lots of lean beef, veggies, and beans....

Your party guests will want to load up on their plates and will request this recipe at every gathering, it’s the ultimate party dip! This post is sponsored by Mirum, but opinions expressed are my own. Queso Dip How often do you find yourself in a panic over what appetizer to bring to a party? The options are endless and this easy queso dip recipe fits the bill! It’s made with sausage (I love spicy Italian) and two kinds of cheese for a flavorful dip that everyone will love!...

This roasted beets recipe is quick and easy, no peeling required and the results are full of flavor! Roasting Beets in the Oven If you’ve ever tried cooking beets, then you know they come home from the store like hard little rocks (and make everything in sight turn pink). Instead of struggling with peeling and slicing to get them into the pot, go easy on yourself and make oven roasted beets....

Posted Oct 27, 2019, Updated Nov 11, 2024 Everyone in my family has a different favorite must-make dish on Thanksgiving. Mine is sweet potato casserole, my kids love dinner rolls and cranberry sauce, and Ritch’s is this sausage stuffing! It’s an easy and delicious Thanksgiving stuffing that’s always a crowd-pleaser (along with this cornbread dressing)! Loaded with herbs, garlic, onion and of course, sausage, this recipe is bursting with flavor....

I’m a huge pound cake lover. Are you? The tender crumb, the rich buttery flavor, the yummy dense texture. Which other type of cake can deliver on so many fronts? Oh, and the versatility of a pound cake. It makes the perfect rich canvas for so many other wonderful flavors. One of the most delicious combinations of flavors I’ve ever had is this Glazed Bourbon Pecan Pound Cake. This cake is a delicious combination flavor....