Creamy chickpeas, fresh cucumber and spinach topped with salty brined feta cheese creates a flavor sensation like no other. This fresh, easy hummus bowl is the perfect snack or appetizer. Serve it with crackers or flatbread for an easy lunch, too. Cooked chickpeas, aka garbanzo beans, are a very versatile food. They can substitute chicken in many recipes, are great for meal prep ideas and are loved by many. However,… Continue Reading
The Best Food Storage Recipes
Are you looking for a few recipes that you can cook from your food storage? The recipes I’m sharing are easily made from all of those item in your working and long term pantries. You’ll love the peace of mind that comes from knowing your family will be fed, no matter what happens. Check out these top food storage recipes that are sure to be family pleasers! 1. Southern Cornbread… Continue Reading
Instant Pot Chicken Nachos
Need a fast and easy dinner that the whole family will love? These Instant Pot Chicken Nachos are delicious in more ways than one. So easy to make, and so delicious. The best part is that they can be food storage friendly as well! Do you love tacos? Give these Authentic Barbacoa Tacos a try! Hungry family and you’re not sure what to serve? Or do you have friends coming… Continue Reading
Italian Bread Dipping Oil
Savory spices and Parmesan cheese blend with olive oil and balsamic vinegar to create a delicious Italian bread dipping oil you will love! I love making fresh, homemade bread. There’s something almost therapeutic about it. Taking out any frustration you have on that dough is a great stress relief, in my opinion. When I make a lot of bread, we eat a lot of sandwiches. Another way to consume all… Continue Reading
Super Easy Guacamole
Fast, easy and super delicious! This super easy guacamole is perfect for spreading on tacos, quesadillas, and burritos and simple dipping! The simple and lovely avocado. Full of healthy fats, Vitamin K, and copper. It’s an amazing fruit that is also full of potassium and antioxidants. Green, lovely, creamy and a workhorse in the kitchen. Truly. Avocados can be served sliced, diced, or mashed. They go from savory to sweet without… Continue Reading
Spicy Sweet Potato Fries
Your favorite restaurant style sweet potato fries kicked up a notch, and served with a sweet cinnamon butter. Delicious! Who doesn’t love french fries? They may say the are “French” but they are as American as apple pie. Deliciously warm and mealy, with a crispy outside and slightly salty sweet. French fries are the perfect pairing for burgers, sandwiches, and most main meals. The ways you can make fries… Continue Reading
Pear Gorgonzola Tart
Pears and gorgonzola cheese combine to make a sweet, salty pairing that makes a perfect appetizer! This pear gorgonzola tart is a great appetizer or even light dinner. Fruit is naturally sweet, as we all know, and pears are no exception. They have a mildly sweet flavor and texture that lends itself to many different recipes. Pears can be seen poached, peeled, made into sauce, muffins and more. Their mild… Continue Reading
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Creamy, smokey and spicy roasted red pepper hummus! A healthy dip, ready in a snap with your Instant Pot! My favorite local Middle Eastern style restaurant has the best red pepper hummus. Ever. It’s creamy, slightly spicy and perfect for dipping pita pieces, or just eating off a spoon. I set about trying to recreate their recipe, and think I finally hit on it. The first step was getting my… Continue Reading
Gyro Galette
Fun, fancy and weeknight easy, this gyro galette is a great alternative to eating out! Hubby and the Frenchman love to enjoy a good gyro. The lamb, garlic, all combined with a light sauce stuffed into a hearty pita makes them very happy. There’s almost nothing quite like it for them. We love lamb in all forms in this house. As a matter of fact, if I could teach a… Continue Reading