If we still have tomatoes on the vine here in Idaho, I KNOW we’re not alone. Snag some of those ripe beauties and make some pic de gallo before everything is frozen over and dead! This homemade pico de gallo recipe is actually one of the original recipes from my first year of blogging (2008!) …
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Tender, juicy shredded meat is my jam. With over 25 shredded meat recipes in my cookbooks and website, I’ve got lots of tips and tricks to getting the most flavorful shredded meat for your meals. This is my go-to easy shredded chicken for tacos! Sometimes I like to make recipe “projects” that take more time …
I can’t believe that I’m posting a recipe that’s basically a bowl of mushrooms. I used to hate mushrooms — did you know this? It wasn’t until I was an adult that I learned to appreciate them. Butter may have had something to do with it. Mushrooms sauteed in butter were my gateway. AND THEN …
*I’ve partnered with Walmart for this post. Any comments or opinions shared are my own.* My favorite kinds of meals are the ones that require the least amount of brain power. They’re ones that I can make from things I have on hand or grab a couple of things from the store without consulting a …
I’ve been talking a lot on Instagram about a gut healing protocol I’ve been doing — similar to Auto-Immune Protocol (AIP). (But not the same.) The idea is to remove foods that commonly cause inflammation in the body or are triggers for a lot of people to allow the gut to heal. Why? Lots of …
I have a feeling you’re intimidated by fish. You like fish, but you’re afraid of splurging on an expensive fillet only to end up with a flavorless, overcooked meal. Good news – I can help! I have created dozens of fish recipes for my site. I’ll show you how to take expensive fillets, like sablefish, …
Italian seasoning is pretty straightforward, right? Why make homemade Italian seasoning? It’s usually a blend of 4-5 herbs. No fillers or sweeteners or weird ingredients. As far as seasoning blends go, it’s pretty clean. So, why bother making it? Because the regular stuff is boring. There. I said it.
Curry Roasted Cauliflower is the only form of cauliflower my kids will eat without complaining. I consider this a grand victory! One night I was in a creative mood during dinner prep. You might think that as a food blogger I’m always in a creative mood when I’m in the kitchen.
This might look rather simple on your end. Custard & berries? That’s it? If you’re imagining vanilla Jell-O pudding with some jam mixed in. Please remove that thought from your mind. It’s so much more than that. I’ll try to explain.
Indian has always been a huge favorite of mine. And Steve’s. Since the early college days of our marriage when we’d splurge $35 for our anniversary at Bombay House in Provo, UT. We LOVED the rich, flavorful curries and the warm, chewy naan bread. *swoon* Steve started dropping hints about cooking Indian food at home …
Making ribs doesn’t have to be a big, laborious project if you have an Instant Pot! Just spread a simple rub on them, let the Instant Pot make them fall-off-the-bone tender, and finish them off under the broiler with your favorite BBQ sauce! You will love this Instant Pot Ribs Recipe I swear Instant Pots …
If you’re feeling under the weather with a scratchy throat, sipping some bone broth makes a HUGE difference! This bone broth happens to have all kinds of immune-boosting ingredients to help your body fight off those bugs. Plus it tastes amazing!
This easy berry sauce is just a few ingredients and super versatile! Comes together quickly from frozen berries to spoon over your waffles, pancakes, ice cream sundaes and can be even be used as a pie filling! This recipe is one of the reasons I always keep a bag of frozen mixed berries in my …
Oh man. I don’t remember the last time that I posted something with ooey-gooey cheesiness. It doesn’t happen that often these days, but I felt like this spaghetti squash bake could be an exception. But first, Steve’s a patient guy. Have I ever talked about this? When we’re at a restaurant and we’re eating something …
I’m such a tea junkie. I should preface this by saying that I don’t actually drink black or green tea for religious and personal reasons. So I guess I’d technically be called an herbal tea junkie. After living in different parts of Europe for about 2 years in my 20s, I fell in love with …
I realize this soup isn’t as sexy as other versions of chicken noodle soup you see online with noodles and herbs and stuff poking out. (Like, where are the noodles, right?) I thought about piling on the garnishes. But I decided to give you the real deal. (Which is what I usually do around here.) …
Using your Instant Pot to make homemade bone broth is a game changer! No more simmering stock pots on the stove all day making your house smell soup. Once you make it this way, you’ll never go back. I don’t miss babysitting a big simmering stock pot on the stove for 24 hours! Making bone …
Prepping a roast chicken for the first time is scary. It took me a few years to muster up the courage. Want to know a secret? Once you get that first time out of the way, it’s much easier! And I’ll show you all my best tricks to make this the easiest and tastiest roast …
Chocolate bark is a fantastic thing, guys. I love it because it’s QUICK, EASY, and you don’t even need a formal recipe. You can put ALLLL kinds of things on bark, too. And use different types of chocolate.
There have been a lot of things I didn’t enjoy as a kid that I grew to love as an adult. Eggnog is one of them. I’m still super particular about the eggnog that I like, though. When we lived in Reno, the Costco carried half gallon cartons of Producers Dairy brand eggnog. So far, …
Homemade chicken breakfast sausage?? Yes! It’s as easy as making taco meat! Also perfect for meal prep — cook it loose or in patties for meals during the week. If you have mental images of meat grinders and sausage stuffing machines, please send those away. Sausage is simply ground up meat mixed with seasonings, and …
I hear often that fish is intimidating. I get what you mean, but it really shouldn’t be. I’ve created dozens of easy fish recipes to help dispel that stereotype! If you love fish, this Fish Curry is a tasty one to keep in your back pocket. These tender, flaky fillets and colorful veg bathed in …
As a recipe creator I’m known for creating dishes that are easy to make and delicious EVERY time you make them. Steak can be finicky — hard to season and cook just right. I want you to have success when you splurge on pricey cuts of meat which is why these Greek Steak Kabobs are …
One thing that makes me good at what I do is being willing to take risks. I saw grilled salad on a menu in a restaurant once and thought that might have been a misprint. (Of COURSE I ordered it.) Turns out it’s actually delicious! I’ll show you how to make this unique grilled caesar salad and …
After writing two cookbooks with a total of 27 (!!) recipes for pulled meat (and five BBQ sauces) in both books, I thought it was rather sad that I didn’t have an Instant Pot Pulled Pork recipe on my site. Did you know I’ve created 25 different recipes for shredded meat? It’s my jam. And …