I love homemade croutons. It is something I always have in my kitchen to add to salads, soups, or just to snack on. I often bake my own homemade bread, and make an extra-large loaf to turn a part of it into homemade croutons. Whether you want to make croutons in the oven, or in the Air Fryer, it’s always a good idea as they taste much better than the store-bought ones and you can season them with your favorite seasonings....

Course: Snack & Quick DessertDifficulty: EasyTaste: Heavenly! These little Snickers-stuffed dates are a healthier alternative to your favorite candy bar-.The Snicker bar is made with all-natural ingredients. Creamy Peanut butter inside Medjool date, covered with chocolate and finished with some crunchy crushed peanuts. Ah it’s soo soo good!! On a side note- Have you ever had dates with peanut butter? OMG, it’s such a treat! And if you haven’t, then my friend, you have been missing out on the world’s best-kept secret....

Enjoy these tasty grilled chicken thighs just as they are with your favorite sides, or turn them into rice bowls that are just as amazing as the ones they serve at Cava, with basmati rice, hummus, and feta cheese. Need more rice bowl ideas? Try my Teriyaki Chicken Bowls or Korean Beef Bowl recipe. What is Harissa? Harissa is a flavorful paste used primarily in North African cuisine that is made from hot chili peppers, olive oil, and spices such as garlic, coriander, and cumin....

About this easy French toast sticks recipe How much do you enjoy breakfast that is quick and easy and also qualifies as a dessert? Has your mouth-watered every time you have the famous Burger King french toast sticks? In case you have answered yes to both these questions, then this air fryer french toast sticks recipe is just the thing that you need. Most of the time, people miss out on the most important meal of the day....

Fresh Methi Leaves Vs Kasuri Methi There is an obvious difference between fresh methi leaves and dried leaves aren’t it! Fresh leaves are called Methi Leaves whereas dried fenugreek is called Kasuri Methi. For recipes that call for dried Kasuri methi - please do not swap for fresh fenugreek leaves. The flavors and role of the ingredient are not the same. Living in UK, we are extremely lucky to have fresh methi leaves available all year round at the Indian grocers locally....

Is everybody ready for Labor Day on Monday? It is forecasted to be 109 degrees, so I’m planning to eat copious amounts of this Broccoli Salad while sitting in my cool, air conditioned house. Here I am, on my maiden voyage with the blasted thing, trying not to cry about the fact that this is my life now. Eric thought I was being so ridiculous that he took a picture....

This easy Chicken and Sausage Gumbo is a great recipe for anyone out there who hasn’t made gumbo from scratch before. I’ve done a lot of research into gumbo recipes, and what I have determined is that there are many, many ways to make it! And while all of the recipes are somewhat similar, the cooking methods and ingredients can vary quite a bit. And there are some arguments about which ways are the best....

Roast Christmas Chicken is the perfect meal for the holidays, especially if you’re cooking for just a small group, or you don’t feel like fussing around with a whole roast turkey or spending the money for a prime rib, spiral ham, or other fancy roast. Chicken is an inexpensive and easy to cook meal, and this recipe adds festive flavors like cranberry and orange to take a simple roast chicken dinner to a whole new level....

Popeye’s made the best dirty rice, but they’ve taken it off the menu! No worries, here’s a delicious copycat of Popeye’s cajun rice that you can make at home. It’s simple to make this Louisiana staple on the stovetop, and it’s ready in just 30 minutes. If you like Cajun food, you are going to love our Instant Pot Cajun Shrimp and our simple Shrimp Boil Recipe. We also have an amazing Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta recipe....

If you’re looking for a quick and easy party appetizer that you can whip up in just half an hour, try my warm buffalo chicken dip! Whoever came up with this dip is an absolute genius! I mean, it has it all!! Homemade buffalo sauce, tender chicken, and ranch seasoning. It’s buttery, cheesy, and creamy, with a kick of heat (but not too hot), and it’s truly addictive! And for vegetarians, you can quickly whip up my Instant Pot artichoke dip; everyone will love it!...

If you’re looking for an easy Instant Pot recipe that even picky eaters will eat, then try this creamy coconut curry chicken! This hearty and comforting dish is made with just a few simple ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen, and it takes just 30 minutes to make! Perfectly cooked and juicy chicken is smothered in a rich, aromatic, and creamy coconut curry sauce, then served over fluffy white rice....

This creamy and delicious pumpkin lush dessert will be a favorite at Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any time you decide to make it. It’s definitely a fall dessert, but these ingredients are available year-round, so feel free to make it any time you have a craving for some pumpkin spice! Make sure that you look at all of my easy pumpkin dessert recipes! Pumpkin Spice Fudge is another easy no-bake pumpkin treat I think you’ll love....

The perfect Tex-Mex salad is easy to create with a handful of fresh ingredients and a few minutes of prep time. Cooked tender chicken, black beans, and shredded cheese mix with lettuce, tomato, peppers, and onion to make a Tex Mex chicken salad that you can enjoy for lunch, a quick weeknight dinner, or as a simple side dish with tacos or soup. The easiest ever creamy taco ranch dressing makes this salad amazing!...

This tomato soup is vegan, gluten-free, low carb, keto, Paleo, and Whole30 compliant. Tomato soup is one of the simplest soups that you can make! I make it very often in the summer, or when I find a good deal on a bag of fresh tomatoes. It makes a healthy and delicious lunch or a side, and everyone in my family loves it. So last weekend I went to the farmer’s market, and they were selling large bags of fresh tomatoes....

The phrase “One pot meal” was searched on Google over 2 million times this past month! Everyone loves a one pot meal because, by nature, they’re typically so easy to prepare and oh so convenient. I chose to use turkey for this dish since due to the warmer weather being here, turkey makes for a lighter tasting chili but you can, of course, use beef if you like. Given that, and even though I did use turkey, there’s no skimping on flavor here....

Another updated picture post! You guys, please promise me you won’t go searching for the old photo, okay? I remember when I took the pictures and I thought, “OMG. These photos are amazing.” And I wasn’t actually crazy (#itotallywas), because another blogger told me they were, “so much better” than some of the other photos I’d been taking. . . . . . Ummmmm . . . . . Moving right along....

The other day Truman and I stopped by the grocery store on the way home from kindergarten. He found a toy that he wanted, and I said no, and then the world exploded. 0-to-60 meltdown. At one point he screamed, “But Mom, Christmas is about GIVING!” I just about died laughing at that one, but then he quickly followed it up with, “And besides, I’M HUNGRY!!” You know what, I have to give serious props to this 5-year-old-kid for being able to identify the root cause of his tantrum....

While so many people enjoy popping a nice cold bottle of champagne, sometimes it doesn’t occur to turn that bottle of bubbly into a great cocktail recipe. I always have fun playing bartender and love the idea of champagne being the beginning of a great cocktail. Given that I am also a huge fan of gin, the French 75 is one of my favorite cocktails. If you try this French 75 cocktail recipe or any of my others, please leave a comment....

What to Serve with Frozen Margaritas The marinade for this Chicken Street Tacos recipe is spot on.This Easy Guacamole Recipe is delicious with chips or topping your tacos.These Sheet Pan Nachos are sure to be a family favorite! If you try this frozen margarita recipe or any of my other recipes, please leave a comment and let me know what you think. I love hearing from you! Sweet and sour mix: Make your own for a refreshing margarita mix without the extra sugars and additives of the store-bought stuff....

A cookie cake is the absolute perfect way to celebrate just about anything. In this recipe we are deviating from the classic chocolate chip cookie cake to make a sprinkle cookie cake with a sugar cookie base. You will absolutely love it. How to Make a Funfetti Cookie Cake This is a brief overview of how to make this delicious and easy recipe. For the full recipe with all of the measurements, see the recipe card at the bottom of the post....