Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
This hearty, slow cooker white chicken chili combines chicken, white beans, green chilis and all of your favorite Mexican spices into a delicious, protein-packed dinner – perfect for busy weeknights. …
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Jewish Apple Cake
A traditional Jewish apple cake, my Ema Ljuba would frequently make this dessert on Friday for Shabbat, and it would stay moist all week long. A parev (kosher) dessert, this …
Oven-Fried Chicken Tenders with Panko
These light and airy oven-fried chicken tenders provide a crunchy texture that isn’t fried and pairs perfectly with spicy mustard and sweet BBQ sauce for dipping. When my husband and …
Crispy Oven Baked Egg Rolls
These healthy and delicious homemade baked egg rolls are filled with a fragrant mixture of pork and vegetables and baked until crispy. You’d never know they aren’t deep fried! My …
High Protein Blueberry Kale Smoothie
This high protein powerhouse blueberry kale smoothie is full of antioxidants and plenty of protein to keep you full and satisfied until your next meal. I’m preparing for busy mornings …
Crab Linguine in a White Wine Garlic Sauce
Sweet snow crab legs are tossed with linguine in a light and fragrant white wine garlic sauce. The perfect crab linguine in 5 easy steps. Seafood makes me feel like …
Fresh and Flavorful Ahi Tuna Ceviche
This fresh and flavorful ahi tuna ceviche recipe is made with a few simple ingredients and is ready to enjoy in just 20 minutes! Whenever I see ceviche on the …
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
A spin off the traditional Greek egg-lemon soup, this lemon chicken orzo soup comes together in under 20 minutes and is great for prepping ahead. Leftovers make a great lunch! …
Steamed Lemon Garlic Brussels Sprouts
Ready in just 5 minutes, these lemon garlic Brussels sprouts are steamed until tender then tossed in a vinaigrette creating the ultimate healthy and delicious side dish recipe. Brussels sprouts …
Lebanese Hushwee – Ground Beef with Pine Nuts
Hushwee (or hashweh) is a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine as a humble, flavor-packed dish made of ground meat cooked in clarified butter. Lebanese Hushwee (or hashweh) is a simple, …
Easy 5 Minute Wonton Soup
This fool-proof, light and brothy, easy 5 minute wonton soup is packed with classic Asian flavors and delicious ingredients! Recently, I was in search of a quick and easy meal …
Chocolate Martini
If you’re looking for a dessert cocktail, look no further than this cool, creamy chocolate martini recipe made with Irish cream, chocolate liqueur, and vodka. Today, we are recreating one …
20 Date Night recipes
Whether you’re looking for something fancy, fun, or simple, here are 20 date night recipes to get you started. While Rich and I love going out, it’s not always an …
Beef Bolognese
This hearty and comforting beef bolognese recipe is made with ground sirloin, fragrant aromatics, carrots, and red wine. Always a family favorite, this easy pasta sauce is ideal for prepping …
Slow Cooker Split Pea and Bacon Soup
Slow Cooker Split Pea and Bacon Soup is everything you expect from this classic dish made simply in advance. We all know what we should be eating: whole grains, lean …
Sausage, Kale, and White Bean Soup
This fast and easy soup recipe is made with flavorful Italian sausage, hearty kale, and creamy white beans. Soup doesn’t have a season in our household, and I’ll make it …
New Orleans Hurricane Cocktail
The hurricane cocktail is a fruity rum punch made famous in New Orleans. The ultimate crowd-pleasing cocktail recipe! When I took a trip to visit New Orleans, I fell in love …
Pomegranate Moscow Mule
This light and refreshing Pomegranate Moscow Mule is sweetened with pomegranate juice and spicy ginger beer. The ultimate crowd-pleasing cocktail recipe for entertaining! With the holiday season among us, I …
Lamb and Chickpea Stew with Spinach
This aromatic lamb and chickpea stew with spinach is made with warm spices, fire roasted tomatoes, and more. Ideal for prepping ahead and great for freezing, this lamb soup recipe …
Dark Chocolate Hot Cocoa
Dark chocolate hot cocoa gets a little kick from cayenne and cinnamon to create this rich and creamy drink with a healthy dose of antioxidants. If you’re currently not a …
Traditional Potato Latkes
Papa Leo’s traditional potato latkes are the perfect dish to serve for Hanukkah or any day of the year! When Hanukkah rolls around every year, I have a hard time …
Lemony Lentil Soup with Spinach
Lemony lentil soup with spinach gets a boost of flavor from cinnamon, cumin, and garlic. It should come as no surprise that I love to include lemon in most of …
New England Hermit Cookie Bars
The best hermit cookie bars you’ll find! Similar in taste to a gingerbread cookie, these hermit cookies are soft and chewy and made with ginger, molasses, and raisins. For those …
Sausage, Kale, and Butternut Squash Soup
Spicy Italian sausage, hearty kale, and creamy butternut squash create a warm and satisfying soup that is perfect for freezing. One of my favorite quick and healthy dinners in the …
Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms
Mushroom caps are filled with a flavor-packed spinach filling made with garlic, onions, kalamata olives and sun-dried tomatoes. When I’m entertaining, I find that variety is super important when it …
Chicken Tortilla Soup with Hominy
This nourishing bowl of chicken tortilla soup with hominy is brimming with Mexican flavors and packed with vitamins and minerals. It’s always soup season in my house, but I will …
Baked Brie with Apple Cherry Compote
Brie is topped with a sweet and tart apple cherry compote then baked until slightly melted and gooey. Perfect to serve at parties, holidays, or date-night-in, this easy appetizer recipe …
Lightened Seafood Chowder
This lightened seafood chowder is packed with hearty vegetables, fish, and shrimp in a light and fragrant broth made with sweet corn and a little kick of heat. Chowder doesn’t …
Spicy Lebanese Salad
The traditional Lebanese salad with a spicy kick, salad greens are tossed with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, mint, za’atar, and minced chilis. Are you looking for a way to …
Za’atar Crusted Cauliflower Steaks
These flavor-packed Za’atar Crusted Cauliflower Steaks are easy to make and are the ultimate vegetarian entree or side dish recipe! If you buy your cauliflower at the right time, you’ll …
White Wine Ginger Beer Sangria
This sparkling white wine ginger beer sangria is made with three types of citrus juice. The ultimate party drink, this recipe is great for entertaining a crowd! Anyone who knows …
Curried Lentils with Sweet Potatoes
Curried Lentils with Sweet Potatoes is a vegetarian meal that is loaded with protein, fiber, and nutrients. I’m normally the type of person to plan out a weekly menu. Most …