5 16 Published Aug 24, 2022, Updated Oct 04, 2022 For someone who isn’t super adventurous with their vegetables or flavors this beet salad might look intimidating, but trust me on this one… you have to give it a try! If nothing else, promise me you’ll try the zesty garlic tahini dressing because it’s chef’s kiss and definitely the star of this salad! I know I’m biased, but it’s true....

4.47 29 Published Jun 14, 2017, Updated Sep 27, 2021 The Ease of Mason Jar Salads It’s easy to get hooked because mason jar salads are a breeze to whip up and make for such a convenient, portable meal option. Even if you work from home like me having salads already prepped for lunch saves so much time. And the mason jar storage method works wonders for salad recipes that include veggies that marinate well....

5 18 Published May 09, 2016, Updated Mar 20, 2023 Last week while I was making my standard bowl with berries and granola I got the bright idea to chop up a cantaloupe we had sitting on the counter. I has all intentions of chopping it into chunks and putting little bite-size bits into the yogurt, but once I cut it in half and took out the seeds, I figured I could just use it as a bowl....

I’ve been making this dip for years and recently a friend of mine couldn’t find the copy I had given her, so I sent her here to Our Best Bites to look up the recipe. It wasn’t until after some heavy searching, I realized I’ve never posted it here before. We’re to that point. The point where I have no idea what’s on here and what’s not, what’s in each book, and which book it’s in....

We live in an amazing time when technology makes it so easy to do just that. I wanted to share one more thing that I’ll be adding to that memory keeping post because it’s helped me to really record the little moments in my family’s life: Chatbooks! (Note: This isn’t a sponsored post, just something I’ve been loving and wanted to share.) These books are only $8 and ship for free....

This post is sponsored by the American Dairy Association Mideast. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. We had a weekend full of birthday parties! First up was my son’s 6th birthday party. We had it at a trampoline park and invited his whole TK class from this past year. They were running and jumping all over the place and had so much fun together! ❤️ Then later on Saturday, my husband headed up to a nearby lake for my friend’s 40th birthday party shindig....

How was your July 4th weekend? We had a really great one, full of sunshine and lots of pool time with the kiddos. Even a bowling night, bike parade and some fireworks crafts. Some really good all American fun! And now for today’s confession: I have a strange obsession with jalapeños. I can’t seem to stop planting them in my garden. My first year, it’s because I didn’t know any better....

I love getting all nerdy about food and cooking. Most days I just bust through the kitchen to get everything made and fixed and eaten, but now and then it’s nice to slow down and learn more about our food. I love Alton Brown for this reason. He’s a total food geek. He takes it to a science place, which I find fascinating. I love learning about all the underpinnings of what we do in the kitchen....

It should come as no surprise that I have a little sweet tooth problem. Two of my biggest loves are chocolate and peanut butter. One of the best things in the world is taking a spoon (or an index finger, whatever) of a really good nut butter and then covering that spoon with chocolate chips. I could eat mounds of that. Because I can eat mounds of that, a long time ago I started spreading out that same amount of peanut butter and chocolate (that one bite) onto something healthy....

This chopped bread and tomato salad is also an incredibly versatile, simple and tasty salad to use up stale bread. For a warm, roasted version of this recipe, check out my winter panzanella salad. I was introduced to Panzanella salad when I used to live in Australia, more than a decade ago. I’ve been making it regularly since then, all year round. It may typically be a warm weather salad, but so long as I have dry or stale bread and tomatoes in the house, classic panzanella salad is a no-brainer....

We are two weeks from turkey day my friends, and I cannot wait! All the food, all the family, all the fun! ❤️ And as far as looking ahead, I have to say that Thanksgiving dressing is probably my very favorite part of the big meal. Something about how comforting it is, the delicious mix of flavors and textures and the way you can pair a bite with pretty much everything else on the plate… well, it speaks to me....

Now it’s time to get our craft on. Woo hoo! I remember making these shrunken heads when I was a kid and it was so cool to watch our creations turn into creepy little guys! My husband and 2 boys thought this was a riot, so follow along with our shrunken head tutorial with your family and see what you come up with! Shrunken Apple Heads supplies and ingredients: apples* lemon juice salt paring knife vegetable peeler *You can use any variety of apple....

Looking for more crowd-pleasing dips to serve at your holiday party? You’ll also love my Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip, Vegan Brie Dip, and Vegan Buffalo Chicken Dip recipes. If you need a festive party dip for the holidays, make this vegan Cranberry Jalapeno Dip. It has a unique, yet exciting blend of sweet and savory flavors thanks to a mix of cranberries, jalapeno peppers, green onions, and plenty of vegan cream cheese....

I started with my favorite homemade Ranch Dressing. I could drink that stuff it’s so good. Everything can be whipped up in literally 3 minutes or less in a blender. Once that’s mixed, Just add about a cup of loosely packed basil and a small clove of fresh garlic. You’ll process it until the basil is broken up into little pieces and the dressing takes on a pale green color....

Looking for more incredible mushroom recipes? You’ll love my Mushroom Risotto, Mushroom Bourguignon, Vegan Mushroom Soup with Wild Rice and Mushroom Wellington. Looking for a warm and comforting family dinner that’s ready in less than 30 minutes? This Creamy Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff is the answer! Stroganoff is a Russian dish traditionally made with beef, lots of dairy, and egg noodles. It’s known for being warm, rich, and comforting, AKA a perfect cold-weather meal....

Creamy, frothy and sweet Dalgona Coffee Pudding! It’s very likely that you’ve come across this new viral craze on your social media, right? Dalgona coffee? Well, here’s my little twist and contribution to it. Dalgona coffee pudding! Gorgeous, golden, sweet dalgona coffee served on top of creamy vanilla pudding! What is Dalgona? Dalgona is a south Korean sweet that’s very popular with kids. Sugar is caramelized to a golden brown and then baking soda is added to make it frothy and foamy....

Scones I just recently realized that I had never shared a scone recipe on this blog before. How could that be, I wondered, because I make these bad boys all the time. And I mean all the time! So I decided to correct this anomaly with these beautiful Date Scones (with bacon and coffee)! If you think of these as the quintessential breakfast scones, you wouldn’t be too far off the mark....

Today’s recipe for easy chicken carbonara is one of those I have wanted to tackle for a long time. But it seemed a little bit intimidating. I don’t know, I think I thought there was some special trick to it or fancy chef method needed. Well, I was so wrong. This dish is super easy to make, comes together quickly and has amazing flavor! That creamy sauce made from the eggs and Parmesan cheese is super rich and just clings to every noodle....

A super satisfying breakfast recipe that combines the comfort of potato home fries and warming curry spices! Check out my oven roasted breakfast potato hash for a sheet pan version that you can cook in the oven. This is a super easy and quick recipe, with loads more flavor compared to the effort that you put in! I LOVE potatoes. And of all the potato dishes out there, I probably love pan fried potatoes the most....

4.62 20 Published Mar 20, 2024, Updated Jun 20, 2024 This fruit salad is the perfect recipe to make when you are buried in fruit and don’t know what to make or when you need a super simple side for a cookout, backyard bbq, picnic or party! Why I Love This Fruit Salad Quick and Easy: With minimal prep and no cooking required, you can have a fresh fruit salad ready in no time!...