2024 Easter Basket Ideas for Kids in the Kitchen
If your kids are anything like mine, they have get way too many toys and candy as it is. As awesome as those are for Easter baskets (if you're the kid), I'm always looking for non-food items to include as well. Whether your kiddo is already a mini-chef or you want to encourage them to get in the kitchen, these Easter basket gifts are practical and fun. The best part? It's a great invitation to spend time together cooking, baking and making memories. 1. Delish Kids Cookbook | 2. Mini Utensils | 3. Cinnamon Toast
2023 Gift Guide: My Favorite Cookbooks
You can never have too many cookbooks. Honestly, I don't know anyone that loves to cook, and doesn't love getting a new cookbook. Come to think of it, I know people who don't love to cook, but have to feed their families and always need new inspiration — and they would probably love a cookbook as well. These are all tried-and-true cookbooks I have in personal collection, but there are so many amazing ones out there. See which ones I'm eyeing for 2024 on my Cookbook Idea List on Amazon! For the One Who
2023 Gift Guide: For New Cooks (Or Kitchens)
People get into cooking for all sorts of reasons. Whether it's a love of good food, an outlet for creativity, or survival (because we can't live on chicken nuggets and Taco Bell alone), having the right tools can help a new cook be more successful much quicker. If you have a new chef to shop or this holiday season - or someone that's just beginning to build their kitchen - these are some of my favorite items. WÜSTHOF Classic 5" Santoku Knife Wusthof are my favorite knives and my go-to brand when one
Pork Tenderloin with Dijon-Cream Sauce
We've watched Elf like 23 times this holiday season, and the coffee shop scene with the "World's Best Cup of Coffee" always gets me. As a marketing professional, I have a pretty healthy sense of skepticism whenever I see anything promoted as "best," especially if they don't say who voted. Despite this, I still get suckered in to trying things whenever something is proclaiming itself to be the best. I was perusing Pinterest the other day and happened across a recipe titled Best Ever Pork Tenderloin with Dijon-Cream Sauce, so naturally, I had to make it. I love pork
Jalapeno and Roasted Red Pepper Cornbread
When I was in my twenties, my mom decided she didn't want to cook a full Thanksgiving dinner for just three people. Despite not really liking most traditional Thanksgiving dishes, I volunteered to take it on. What can I say, I love tradition. Sine I was now in charge, I started hunting for recipes that appealed to me. Fresh green beans with a vinaigrette instead of green bean casserole. Pumpkin cheesecake instead of pumpkin pie. The one thing I wanted to keep somewhat traditional was stuffing. To me, cornbread stuffing is where it's at, and I found a recipe
Butternut Squash, Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole
I don't think there's a recipe that could scream "FALL" more than this Butternut Squash, Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole from Erin Clarke’s Well Plated.I'm not much of a casserole person because they're usually too heavy or starchy for my taste, and rarely have enough veggies. Sure, I could make a vegetable side dish but to me, that defeats the whole point of a casserole. (Which in case you're wondering is minimal post-dinner clean up). This one definitely caught my eye though, because it definitely feels like a healthier casserole option. Make or Skip the Butternut Squash, Chicken and Wild Rice
Holiday Cutout Sugar Cookies
I love holidays. I love tradition. And I love cookies. So it should be no surprise that I love the tradition of baking cookies for every holiday I can. I used to invite myself over to my best friend's house to make Halloween and Christmas cookies with her and her kids, and I have to give her full credit for discovering this Sugar Cutout Cookie recipe from William Sonoma. I have my own little baker to share the fun with, but I still will only make sugar cookies using this recipe. The thing about the holidays is that it's
Slow Cooker Meatballs
If there's one thing I know my child will always eat, it's pizza. If there's one thing I know that doesn't work for me, it's super carb-y meals. Still, we try to compromise and choose restaurants he'll like sometimes, which means I need to get creative about ordering sometimes. Enter meatballs. One family dinner night at an Italian restaurant, in an attempt to focus on protein and fiber, I ordered a salad and the meatball appetizer. And oh my goodness, it was delicious. It quickly became one of my favorite meals, and one I wanted to make at home.
Steak Tacos with Chipotle Sauce and Roasted Cabbage Slaw
I love, love, love Taco Tuesday. I mean really, who doesn't? But as much as I love our standard crispy beef tacos and chicken fajita tacos, sometimes I want to switch things ups. I came across this steak taco recipe from The Original Dish while searching Pinterest for inspiration, and immediately ready to give it a try. I'm always trying to figure out how to pack more veggies into my tacos, but raw cabbage slaw can be really hit or miss. Make or Skip these Steak Tacos with Chipotle Sauce and Roasted Cabbage Seriously, make these. Like, tonight,
Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup with Spiced Tortilla Strips
Chicken tortilla soup is a frequent request in our house during the cooler months. I have been making a recipe I found on Epicurious for probably 15 years, but I wanted to try something new. When I saw the recipe for Spiced Chicken Tortilla Soup in Two Peas and Their Pod, I knew I needed to make it. It's close enough to my traditional recipe that it felt safe, but had enough additions to make it interesting. Should you make this Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup? This recipe is exactly why I love this cookbook so much. It’s
