Here's how to tell if avocados are ripe at the store and how to ripen them quickly once you bring them home. The mighty avocado. It’s one of nature’s most complete foods thanks to good-for-you fats, essential fatty acids and phytochemical plus vitamins. It’s a nutritional ... continue reading... about How to Ripen Avocados Perfectly
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31 Healthy Mexican Recipes to Make Now
These 31 healthy Mexican recipes are ones you can feel good about, whether you're celebrating Cinco de Mayo, Taco Tuesday, or just your average weeknight. 31 Easy Mexican Recipe Ideas Happy May! Cinco de Mayo is fast-approaching, and while I really don't need an excuse or a ... continue reading... about 31 Healthy Mexican Recipes to Make Now
Parmesan Crusted Chicken
This easy Parmesan crusted chicken recipe layers mayo, bread crumbs, and high heat to make it crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and ready to eat in just about 30 minutes. A few years ago, my Aunt Jill bequeathed to me an entire gallon freezer bag filled with my ... continue reading... about Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Easy Homemade Mac and Cheese (Stovetop)
This extra easy, ultra creamy, super cheesy homemade mac and cheese is made on the stovetop in two simple steps and takes less than 15 minutes to make. This recipe is brought to you by Kroger We are major mac and cheese aficionados. Like every kid, it was a favorite lunch ... continue reading... about Easy Homemade Mac and Cheese (Stovetop)
Pasta Puttanesca
Pasta puttanesca takes a few basic pantry staples—canned tomatoes, olives, garlic, anchovies, and capers—that's ready in minutes to become a light but lush sauce served over pasta. This pasta puttanesca recipe could be the ultimate pantry pasta. It may have double the ... continue reading... about Pasta Puttanesca
Greek Turkey Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce
These light and juicy turkey burgers are going Greek, with the addition of sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, feta cheese, and a creamy homemade tzatziki sauce, for a healthy lunch or dinner. This post is brought to you by Kroger Greek Turkey Burgers I'm all about making easy ... continue reading... about Greek Turkey Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce
5-Ingredient Cacio e Pepe
With only 5 ingredients, this cacio e pepe recipe is the Italian version of mac and cheese, and the ultimate easy pantry staple answer to, "What do we have to eat?" My husband is a black pepper fan. Make that a fiend. He adds it generously and freshly ground to everything ... continue reading... about 5-Ingredient Cacio e Pepe
The BEST Tuna Noodle Casserole from Scratch
Home cooked comfort is what the best classic tuna noodle casserole is all about, and this one tastes even better thanks to pantry staples and a super simple from scratch sauce. My mom has given up cooking and I can appreciate why. Being retired and with nobody at home but ... continue reading... about The BEST Tuna Noodle Casserole from Scratch
Shrimp Scampi Pasta with Zucchini Noodles
Healthy spiralized zucchini, whole wheat linguine pasta, and garlicky shrimp scampi make a perfect weeknight dinner that's easy to twirl your fork to. This recipe is brought to you by DeLallo Foods Noodles vs. zoodles. For me it isn't an issue of either/or, but rather, ... continue reading... about Shrimp Scampi Pasta with Zucchini Noodles
How to Make Buddha Bowls (With Turkey Meatballs or Crispy Tofu)
These easy-to-make quinoa buddha bowls are loaded with a rainbow of veggies layered with make ahead/leftover proteins and straight from the pantry quinoa. I love it when I hear from readers that I'm doing my job. Right after I posted the recipe for baked turkey meatballs ... continue reading... about How to Make Buddha Bowls (With Turkey Meatballs or Crispy Tofu)
How to Cook the Best Crispy Tofu
Baked or fried, this is how to cook tofu so it's crispy on the outside, pillowy on the inside, and perfect for stir frys, salad, soups, rice bowls, and more. Bake or Fry: How to Cook Tofu I think of tofu as the vegetarian doppelganger to chicken: Flavor neutral and happily ... continue reading... about How to Cook the Best Crispy Tofu
Thai Turkey Meatballs In Coconut Red Curry Sauce
Tasty nuggets of joy aka baked turkey meatballs get a Thai twist with the addition of ginger, garlic, and red curry paste to keep them light, fluffy and moist when they're dunked in a Thai coconut milk sauced easy dinner. Baked Turkey Meatballs In Thai Coconut Curry ... continue reading... about Thai Turkey Meatballs In Coconut Red Curry Sauce
Baked Thai Turkey Meatballs
These easy, healthy, baked turkey meatballs get a Thai twist with the addition of red curry paste and ginger for a tender and moist homemade Asian meatball. Meatballs aren't the sexiest recipe out there but they might just be one of the most adaptable. Just like skewers ... continue reading... about Baked Thai Turkey Meatballs
35 Pasta Recipes to Make Now
From quick and easy pasta recipes with a basic pantry ingredients to Italian pastas that stick to tradition, this is the list of 35 pastas you'll want to make now. I may as well title this post What Should I Cook for Dinner Tonight, because guess what? The answer is this ... continue reading... about 35 Pasta Recipes to Make Now
The BEST Easy Authentic Enchilada Sauce
This homemade red enchilada sauce is the best! It's a mix of dried chiles plus Mexican spices for an authentic taste that's quick and easy to make, and perfect enchilada sauce for enchiladas, chilaquiles, soups and more. I'm right there with you when it comes to that last ... continue reading... about The BEST Easy Authentic Enchilada Sauce
Homemade Hamburger Helper Cheeseburger Macaroni
Call it what you want — cheeseburger macaroni, homemade Hamburger Helper, or hamburger mac and cheese. Whatever this recipe is, forget the box and make it from scratch, because it's delicious. Homemade Hamburger Helper Recipe I’m not embarrassed to admit it. In our first ... continue reading... about Homemade Hamburger Helper Cheeseburger Macaroni
Sausage and Gnocchi Soup
This sausage and gnocchi soup serves many purposes that apply right now—it's easy, calls for pantry staples, and who doesn't love Italian?—but it's so good it's sure to become a favorite you'll be making for years to come. Pantry staple recipes are having a renaissance and ... continue reading... about Sausage and Gnocchi Soup
20 Recipes You Can Make with a Can of Beans
Canned beans are one of those pantry staples we always have on hand. They're cheap, easy, fuss-free, and filling, and their versatility makes them an awesome standby for tacos, salads, soups, enchiladas, and more. To get more meal prep inspiration from your pantry, check out this ... continue reading... about 20 Recipes You Can Make with a Can of Beans
Teriyaki Tofu and Broccoli Stir Fry
Because it's healthier for me and my family, I've been working hard on subbing in more plant-based protein meals like this quick teriyaki tofu and broccoli stir fry into our dinner routine. Bring on the green! This recipe is brought to you by Kroger. Eating more ... continue reading... about Teriyaki Tofu and Broccoli Stir Fry
Tuscan Tuna and White Bean Salad
Quick and easy to make for lunch or even a light dinner, this healthy Tuscan salad puts high protein front and center with chunks of albacore tuna and white beans tossed with arugula and more Mediterranean flavors. Tuscan White Bean Salad It's not every day that a salad ... continue reading... about Tuscan Tuna and White Bean Salad
How to Make a Healthy Tzatziki Sauce and Dip
This easy to make 5-ingredient Greek yogurt tzatziki sauce recipe is not only great with grilled meats, fish and gyro sandwiches, but makes a terrific, healthy dip for vegetables of every color. This post is in partnership with Oikos Greek Nonfat Yogurt, who has compensated me ... continue reading... about How to Make a Healthy Tzatziki Sauce and Dip
The Best Steak Marinade in 30 Minutes
This easy Asian master sauce steak marinade is the key to tenderizing and adding loads of flavor to create a steak that takes only 30 minutes up to overnight to marinate, making it a favorite for fast weeknight dinners. The Best Way to Marinate Steak Steak dinners come in ... continue reading... about The Best Steak Marinade in 30 Minutes
Easy Chicken Marsala
Golden brown chicken breasts with mushrooms and shallots in a lush, sweet and savory Marsala wine sauce makes THE BEST easy, 30-minute classic chicken skillet dinner. Head to your favorite Italian restaurant and you'll likely find chicken Marsala on the menu, nestled ... continue reading... about Easy Chicken Marsala
Crock Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage (or Instant Pot!)
You can cook it fast or cook it slow, but either way this corned beef and cabbage creates tender, fall-apart chunks of beef thanks to braising it in the Crock Pot or Instant Pot with beer and vegetables for an unbelievably easy and delicious one-pot dinner. Instant Pot or ... continue reading... about Crock Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage (or Instant Pot!)
Easy Coleslaw Dressing
This easy homemade coleslaw dressing gives the crunchy classic cabbage salad a tangy bite with creamy mayonnaise and cider vinegar's zing. The BEST Coleslaw Dressing Backyard barbecue and summer potlucks wouldn't be the same without a classic coleslaw salad on the table. ... continue reading... about Easy Coleslaw Dressing
How to Make Homemade Croutons
Nobody's going to give you the side-eye if you buy a bag from the grocery store, but homemade croutons are so quick and easy to make, they're totally worth making from scratch instead. Easiest Salad Croutons Homemade garlic croutons. They're the crunchy toppers I crave for ... continue reading... about How to Make Homemade Croutons
Sautéed Spinach with Garlic
This sautéed spinach recipe with sweet, caramelized slivers of garlic takes just 10 minutes to cook for a healthy side dish that goes with any meal. Healthy Spinach Side Dish Who else is joining me on the eat-more-plants train? And doing it the super easy way? I see you! ... continue reading... about Sautéed Spinach with Garlic
The Best Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
I've searched for the best homemade cinnamon roll recipe forever. Perfectly fluffy and slathered with a buttery cream cheese frosting, this is it. The BEST Cinnamon Rolls Ever Finding the best homemade cinnamon roll recipe has been my mission for more years than I can count ... continue reading... about The Best Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
How to Make Caesar Salad Dressing
This deliciously easy and authentic Caesar salad dressing recipe (made with or without anchovies) gets its signature creamy texture from good quality mayonnaise and sour cream with the tang of red wine vinegar. Creamy Caesar Dressing Recipe Homemade salad dressings are some ... continue reading... about How to Make Caesar Salad Dressing
Easy Glazed Carrots
Sweetened with brown sugar, orange juice, and butter, this glazed carrot side dish is a one-pan side cooked right on the stove, in the microwave, or baked in the oven, too. The BEST Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots Aren't carrots just the best? They're inexpensive, always ... continue reading... about Easy Glazed Carrots
