With just 7 simple ingredients, you can easily whip up a batch of the best ever bbq baked beans. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, barbecues, and more! Easy Baked Beans Recipe Just the thought of this recipe for bbq baked beans makes the top of my mouth hurt. Because willpower ... continue reading... about The Best BBQ Baked Beans
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How to Make the Best Steak Fajitas
A homemade spice blend and killer marinade infuses flavor into thin cut steak for these fast and easy homemade steak fajitas made in the skillet. Laurie McNamara's blog Simply Scratch reminds us that no matter how busy life gets, sometimes we just need to slow down and ... continue reading... about How to Make the Best Steak Fajitas
Caramelized Onion and Mushroom Crostini
Thinly sliced onions and chunky mushrooms caramelize with butter and Marsala wine to make the perfect jammy topping for this easy crostini appetizer with a silky sweet taste. This recipe is brought to you by Vermont Creamery Carmelized onions and mushrooms are my jam. ... continue reading... about Caramelized Onion and Mushroom Crostini
Heavenly Funeral Potatoes Recipe
Funeral potatoes are an easy-to-make and even easier-to-love comfort food casserole that is totally heaven sent. This recipe is brought to you by Cache Valley Cheese The Best Funeral Potatoes Recipe If you grew up in Utah, there's a 99.9% chance you've had (and loved) ... continue reading... about Heavenly Funeral Potatoes Recipe
The Best Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
It may be an age-old wives tale, but according to mothers, grandmothers and any soup lover, there truly is no better cure for anything and everything that ails you than homemade chicken noodle soup made with chunky carrots, celery and always savory chicken stock. It's the ... continue reading... about The Best Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
French Onion Dip
This homemade French Onion Dip mixes sweet caramelized onion with Greek yogurt to make a healthy dip that's the hit of the party. This recipe is brought to you by Stonyfield You see it at every party as the host tries to steer guests out of the kitchen and into the actual ... continue reading... about French Onion Dip
Slow Cooker Healthy Turkey and Sweet Potato Chili with Quinoa
Comfort food chili cravings never tasted so healthy, until now. This easy CrockPot chili is protein-packed with lean ground turkey, light and dark kidney beans, plus quinoa for an extra safety-net protein source that will keep you filled and full all day long and into the ... continue reading... about Slow Cooker Healthy Turkey and Sweet Potato Chili with Quinoa
Matzo Ball Soup with Chicken Meatballs and Homemade Chicken Broth Recipe
Matzo Ball Soup with Chicken Meatballs is an easy and homemade way to celebrate Passover or any matzo ball craving—with a twist. I’m not Jewish. But I am definitely a matzo ball lover. It all started with late night jaunts to the classic Canters Deli where I became an ... continue reading... about Matzo Ball Soup with Chicken Meatballs and Homemade Chicken Broth Recipe
German Potato Salad
Hot red potatoes dressed in a warm bacon, mustard and vinegar dressing are what make this traditional German potato salad a family favorite. I can taste the pucker now. It's the telltale sign of the ultimate German potato salad. That vinegar punch mixed with spunky, grainy ... continue reading... about German Potato Salad
The Best Easy Grilled Vegetables
After years of practice on the grill, these are my tips for the best easy grilled vegetables, enhancing the natural sweetness of summer's favorite vegetables with each smoky bite. Adding more plants to meals is always at the top of my menu planning, and summer's bounty ... continue reading... about The Best Easy Grilled Vegetables
Indian Butter Chicken and Friday Faves
Ready in under 45 minutes, this Indian butter chicken is an easy weeknight dinner recipe your family will gobble right up! There is a glaring omission in the recipe repertoire of FoodieCrush which I am in the process of remedying as we speak. Chicken. Simple, easy and basic ... continue reading... about Indian Butter Chicken and Friday Faves
Pico de Gallo Recipe (+15 More Salsas That Are Dip-alicious)
Made with fresh plum tomatoes, onion, jalapeño and a squeeze of lime, this homemade pico de gallo recipe is unbeatable. Serve it with chips or atop any Mexican food! What is Pico de Gallo? "Hi there, Heidi! I'm on the hunt for a yummy salsa to celebrate Cinco De Mayo with. ... continue reading... about Pico de Gallo Recipe (+15 More Salsas That Are Dip-alicious)
Green Bean Casserole with Onion Rings
The classic green bean casserole gets a real food upgrade with fresh green beans and an easy to make, homemade mushroom sauce for a creamy side dish with a surprise crispy ingredient-crunch. This recipe is brought to you by Alexia Foods Homemade Green Bean Casserole ... continue reading... about Green Bean Casserole with Onion Rings
The Best French Onion Soup
This traditional French Onion Soup recipe has a rich, decadent broth loaded with caramelized onions and topped with everyone's favorite part: the toasted bread and melty cheese. Homemade French Onion Soup If there's one soup I absolutely cannot resist, it's homemade french ... continue reading... about The Best French Onion Soup
Pumpkin Soup with Crispy Sage
This creamy pumpkin soup is made with just 7 ingredients! I like to stir in a little mascarpone cheese to bump up the creaminess factor and always add a sprinkle of crispy sage leaves on top. I won’t waste a lot of time explaining why we had this creamy pumpkin soup, not ... continue reading... about Pumpkin Soup with Crispy Sage
Easy Homemade Beef Broth Stock
A rich and flavorful homemade beef broth stock is one of the essential recipes every home cook should have in their array of kitchen cooking basics. Back in the day there were recipes home cooks didn’t even have to think twice about how to make because they made the same dishes ... continue reading... about Easy Homemade Beef Broth Stock
Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Stuffed Bell Peppers
Fresh green bell peppers become their own all-in-one serving vessel when stuffed with chicken, rice, mushrooms, and a creamy mushroom-infused sauce to create a weeknight dinner that puts the all the essential nutrients in one easy-to-make and totally delicious dinner. You ... continue reading... about Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Stuffed Bell Peppers
Chunky Citrus Guacamole
Chunky with a citrus-ey accent or both lime and orange juice plus a hit of spice and just enough girth to make any chip happy, it’s the perfect combo to welcome some spring weather with a few salty corn chips and a nice cold beverage. If it weren’t for guacamole serving as my ... continue reading... about Chunky Citrus Guacamole
Quick Korean Spicy Slaw Recipe
This quick coleslaw version of Korean kimchi has all of the classic Asian flavor but is ready to eat in 30 minutes or less. Kimchi is having it's day in the culinary spotlight with a whole new slew of devotees who are loving the vibrant flavors of its age-old traditional Korean ... continue reading... about Quick Korean Spicy Slaw Recipe
Tomato Avocado Cucumber and Maui Onion Salad
This simple tomato, cucumber, and avocado salad gets a spicy Mexican-flavor kick from jalapeños and a fresh lime and chile dressing that makes it a terrific side dish for any meal. I'm not a chef. I'm a home cook. But many of my recipes are inspired by dishes I've enjoyed that ... continue reading... about Tomato Avocado Cucumber and Maui Onion Salad
French Onion Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Today is a big day in the world of cheese lovers. It's National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day. Two snaps and let's celebrate. I know. They make food holidays out of the oddest of food themes: Bologna Day (October 24). Fruit cocktail day (May 13). Bicarbonate of soda day (December ... continue reading... about French Onion Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Macaroni Salad with Smoked Mozzarella and Proscuitto
This easy, tangy pasta salad mixes traditional macaroni salad with Mediterranean flavors to create a new family favorite potluck salad. Common etiquette rules that if you're invited to a friendly BBQ, you offer to bring something to add to the pot. So when I ask the big ... continue reading... about Macaroni Salad with Smoked Mozzarella and Proscuitto
Winter Green Salad with Orange Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
This fresh and healthy winter salad recipe with spinach, romaine, mushrooms, apple, and almonds features the best citrusy honey mustard dressing. 'Tis the season to embrace balance. It's the time to do the dance and fancy footwork when toeing the line between giving into each ... continue reading... about Winter Green Salad with Orange Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
How to Make Hatch Chile Salsa Verde
Right now. It’s happening. And there’s no better time to take advantage of it—of every single, last, bit(e). There’s truly no better—and easier—time of year to eat seasonal. Fresh fruit is literally falling from the trees and the bounty of the summer harvest is at full throttle, ... continue reading... about How to Make Hatch Chile Salsa Verde
Easy Tomato Pasta Sauce Recipe
If you’re like me, cooking is simply part of life’s continuing education. Just when I think, “I’ve got this down pat,” or “There’s no possible way this could taste any better,” I get schooled once again. Take for example the basic, elemental pasta sauce. The one that is so simple ... continue reading... about Easy Tomato Pasta Sauce Recipe
Grilled Vegetable Sandwich with Herbed Ricotta
It’s mid-summer and I am soaking it in. Even my numbed-by-pain-killers-broken-wrist can’t dull the memories in my post-week-at-the-beach-where-did-the-humidity-go-summer-lovin-skin. It’s what summer’s all about and I have the tan to prove it. With just 2 more weeks of July ... continue reading... about Grilled Vegetable Sandwich with Herbed Ricotta
Porter Caramelized Onion Dip and Crushing on The Beeroness
Being deemed The Beeroness—which in drink-speak is similar to bearing the title of Princess, Duchess or Queen—has plenty of responsibilities that come along with the nobility. Luckily for us commoners in the ways of ale, stouts and malt liquor, we have food blogger and author ... continue reading... about Porter Caramelized Onion Dip and Crushing on The Beeroness
Sausage and Marsala Pappardelle Pasta
We all have our favorite recipes. And we all have vices. This recipe combines the best (best?) of both of them in my little world. I've been sitting on this recipe ever since I started blogging. It's one of those recipes I make it at least once a month, a favorite staple ... continue reading... about Sausage and Marsala Pappardelle Pasta
Mexican Turkey Meatball Sandwiches with Avocado Smash and Game Day Sweepstakes
Enter Avocado from Mexico’s Game Day Sweepstakes via FoodieCrush here. See what you might win and details at the bottom of this post. I’m just saying it now. So get out your cute little Moleskins, grab a pen and take heed. 2013 is the year of the meatball. No matter it’s ... continue reading... about Mexican Turkey Meatball Sandwiches with Avocado Smash and Game Day Sweepstakes
Friday Faves and a Pepperoni Italian Egg Skillet
It’s the last weekend before the final gorge, aka Thanksgiving. But before you sweat it out over the pumpkin pie with distant cousin Miranda who doesn’t hesitant to tell you allllll about her kids amazing experience at the gifted children’s private school where they’re getting ... continue reading... about Friday Faves and a Pepperoni Italian Egg Skillet
