The classic Spinach and Artichoke Dip gets an update – all wrapped up in 2-bite sized empanadas! They bake up golden brown and flaky, literally bursting with creamy spinach and artichoke dip.
Homemade Yogurt & Cheddar Dog Biscuits
I hope the tails in your home will be wagging for these homemade dog treats! Woof! They’re made with plain Greek yogurt, oats, egg, whole wheat flour, beef broth and cheddar cheese! Mix up the simple dough, roll out, cut them and bake! The recipe makes about 30 treats. I used a 3″ long bone shaped cookie cutter. They keep for several days in an air-tight container or you can freeze them.
Beef and Broccoli Ramen Noodle Bowls
I’ve been asked for this recipe many, many times… here it is!! These beef and broccoli ramen bowls are a weeknight favorite at our house! They take under 30 minutes to prepare and everyone can customize their bowl with tasty toppings. You can use various cuts of beef and change up the vegetables to your liking. Let me know if it becomes a favorite at your home too!
Rainbow Peep Skillet S’mores
I’ve been making various versions of skillet s’mores for a while now! Usually semi-sweet chocolate chips and regular marshmallows – it makes for a super quick and fun dessert that everyone can dig into with graham crackers! You can make all different kinds of versions with peanut butter, cookie butter, caramel…the options are endless!
…but I was thinking for Spring it would be fun to use colorful marshmallows! Why not Peeps! Turns out there are lots of toasted Peep S’more ideas out there! Who knew?! I had to try it myself ?
Italian Style Meatballs: Plus Instructions and Video for Grinding your own Beef
Italian Style Meatballs that are quick and easy to make! You can use ground beef from the market or check out my video and instructions for grinding your own beef! I’ve been making these meatballs for as long as I can remember, but this is the first time I’ve written the recipe down, making them official! I usually use all beef in my meatballs, but occasionally I will add some pork. Feel free to use whatever meat combo you like to use.
I really like to use buttermilk in my meatballs as it has more flavor than regular milk and it helps to tenderize the meatballs. I like to chop the onion, garlic and parsley very fine, my daughters are not big fans of chunks of onions in their meatballs. Sometimes, I use my chopper to almost puree the onions, parsley and garlic, so the meatballs get all the flavor and moisture from the aromatics, but no one can detect any chunks!
Cauliflower Pizza Crust: 12 Tips and Step-by-Step Photo Tutorial
Cauliflower is everywhere now! In our house it’s one of those vegetables that, surprising to me, everyone likes, so I’m always game for a new way to make it! We already love roasted cauliflower, cauliflower rice, mashed cauliflower and Roasted Cauliflower & Cheddar Soup…so I was excited to make my first Cauliflower Pizza Crust!
I read a lot of cauliflower pizza crust recipes, each had varied methods and ingredients. I made my version using what made sense to me and tweaked it with each new batch. My recipe uses only 4 ingredients, it’s made mainly from cauliflower, 2 heads-worth to make 2, 9”-10” crusts.
3-Ingredient Cake Mix Cookies
Cake mix cookies are super quick and easy to make 3-ingredient cookies! You can customize with any flavor cake mix; then you can mix-in, roll-in, top with whatever candies, chocolate chips, nuts or sprinkles you like! They bake up beautifully and are chewy and delicious!
Beef Stew with Red Wine and Rosemary
Beef stew seems like an easy enough dish to “get right”, but it took me years to figure out how to make a truly flavorful and tender beef stew that my whole family loves! Bacon, red wine and fresh herbs help develop a rich beefy flavor. I braise the stew in the oven for tenderness and deep caramelization. Make sure to read my 12 Tips for Great Beef Stew! Happy Cooking!
Banana Berry Smoothie
A delicious smoothie with yogurt, banana and berries! You can make in your blender or use your hand/immersion blender!
Pistachio Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze
This moist delicious bundt cake is easy and always a crowd pleaser! It’s a quick cake to mix together as it starts with a white cake mix and pistachio instant pudding – then you mix in eggs, oil and sour cream, which makes it tender and moist. The center of the cake has a ribbon of cinnamon sugar. This cake is perfect for any occasion, but with that ribbon of cinnamon in the center, I love a slice with a cup of coffee for breakfast!