Armed with a list of restaurants from the teacher, we found one that was a mix of Spanish and Peruvian cuisine. We all ordered things that took us out of our comfort zone, and we could not have been happier. The food was amazing! The drinks were, too! Nathan and I decided to try their Pisco Sour, and it was far more delicious than we expected. The Pisco Sour is an easy recipe to make at home once you get your hands on some Pisco brandy....

I have a great from scratch pizza dough recipe, but I thought it might be time to give you a great Homemade Pizza Sauce recipe to go along with it. This is a versatile recipe that you will love and enjoy again and again. This sauce can also be frozen. Keep in mind that if you are freezing it in a glass jar you want to leave at least an inch at the top to account for it expanding in the freezer....

This Pizza Stuffed Chicken is awesome! It is easy to make, and totally customizable – just stuff it with your favorite pizza toppings! You start by butterflying the chicken breasts, you want to do them all at once so that you don’t have to wash your hands sixty-hundred times in between adding toppings. Add a little salt and pepper. Add a spoonful of your favorite pizza sauce – about a tablespoon or two – just eyeball it....

Only 2 days are left until Halloween and I’m very excited!! We will be carving our pumpkins tonight, and I was looking for ideas on the internet and there are sooo many creative ideas, I still can’t decide what am I gonna do with mine, what about you? So what are you baking for Halloween? Have you seen my wicked witch finger cookies that I posted a couple of days ago?...

Why just open up a bag of potato chips for your next party when you can whip up this super delicious Ranch Bugles Snack Mix instead? I love this ranch snack mix so much, and it’s a fun deviation from the standard classic Chex Mix recipe that everyone makes. Ranch Party Mix is made with Bugles – you know, the little triangle chips that you liked to wear on your fingers as a kid – plus salty crunchies like pretzels and Goldfish crackers....

With fresh flavors of basil, spinach and Parmesan cheese. Frittatas are one of those dishes that I like to make if I’m feeding more than 2 people. It’s an easy egg dish that cooks in the oven and you can pretty much add to it whatever ingredients you like. Just like an omelette but you don’t have to babysit it. Before the June gloom rolled in, we had a lovely warm weekend day and I was getting in the mood for summer....

Last night as I was falling asleep, it hit me (IN A PANIC) that next week is Thanksgiving! Do you do that? Think of something as you are falling asleep and then suddenly you are WIDE AWAKE? Which . . . it would be fine if next week was just Thanksgiving. But you guys. That means that we are like days away from the start of the Christmas season and doing ALL the things....

But you guys. I forgot how amazing these S’mores Magic Cookie Bars were until I recently decided they needed a video and to be re-photographed. I love throwing a thicker layer in the middle of my magic bar recipes. Usually a brownie or cookie layer gives a little something extra. In these S’mores Magic Cookie Bars, I went with a sugar cookie layer. It makes for a truly decadent amazing dessert....

When you can’t get enough of Samoa cookies, make a Samoa Milkshake! All the great flavors of your favorite Girl Scout cookie in milkshake form. And you can drink this all year long, even when that last box of cookies is just crumbs. You will want to avoid coconut cream. This is great in my piña coladas, but it has added sugar which isn’t needed here with the ice cream and caramel sauce....

Learn more about the monthly cooking challenge here. This Month’s Recipe This month, I am so excited to make with you the easiest chicken recipe on my site that is all made in one pan over the stovetop, Creamy Chicken Lazone! Juicy tender chicken slathered in the best cream sauce ever, serve it over pasta or mashed potatoes for a delicious weeknight dinner. Remember any variations of the dish is fine!...

This chilli con carne with ground lamb is the TOTAL WINNER! So what’s so special about this chilli, you ask? 1. We use fresh tomatoes instead of canned 2. We use lamb mince instead of a combination of 2 or more meats. I also cooked my kidney beans from scratch instead of buying them canned in my trusty instant pot.It’s really simple! There are so many chilli con carne recipes online....

This curry is vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free. Ever since we changed our eating habits and started incorporating more plants in our diet, I become obsessed with curries. I make all kinds of curries! Below I’m listing my favorite curries that you will also love: Sweet potato curry (my absolute favorite!)Aubergine and chickpea curry (this one is amazing, please try it!)Pumpkin curryButternut squash curry with kaleKidney bean curry (easy, requires very basic ingredients, and cheap)Coconut curry (Indian inspired, sooo good!...

It is getting so hot around here, and I’m getting to that point in summer where if I eat too much, I feel extra hot and sticky. Guess what that means it’s time for?? A great delicious summer salad recipe that makes a perfect lunch entree, or a simple option to bring to a potluck. Making the Perfect Summer Salad I love making salads in the summer for a meal because it is the best time to find super fresh ingredients that work perfectly in a salad....

Being a British ex-pat, I did not know of this amazing dish until I move to the United States. I’ve had many years of Thanksgiving dinners but don’t enjoy sweet potato casseroles I’ve had in the past because they are too sweet. This recipe is not overly sweet and is my compromise between sweet and savory and. You will find there are no marshmallows or brown sugar, just maple syrup....

They taste just like the classic Ohio candy but in an easy-to-make peanut butter brownie recipe. Buckeye Brownies might be the only dessert recipe you need to satisfy that ever-present chocolate plus peanut butter craving! Start with a base of homemade chocolate fudge brownies. Top that with a thick layer of creamy sweetened peanut butter, and cover the whole thing with a simple chocolate ganache. Each decadent layer is amazing on its own, but together, this dessert is total perfection....

This amazing party punch has become so popular. It is easy to make and even easier to drink. Pink Party Punch is a recipe courtesy of one of my neighbors. Every time she makes it, it disappears! INGREDIENTS As mentioned you only need three ingredients for this great recipe. Diet Squirt (a grapefruit flavored soda)Pink Lemonade ConcentrateGin HOW DO YOU MAKE THIS PARTY PUNCH IF YOU CAN’T FIND SQUIRT If you haven’t heard of Squirt, definitely try to find it at your grocery store....

Sometimes, you just want to get away from the hoohaas and settle down with something simple and wholesome – like this Tomato Pulao. Most Fridays, our meals have comprised of anything and everything from being fancy to exotic. But today, I just felt like taking things easy. With the thick blanket of snow outside, I just wanted to cuddle on my couch, watch a good movie and have a simple and satisfying meal....

It’s back to school time! Is it me, or was that the quickest Summer ever? Now that Summer is winding down, warm days transition into cool early mornings and late evenings. These long days don’t leave much time for cooking, so this inspired me to create an easy, no-cook dinner recipe. I am about to help out all you busy moms with a dinner that can be on the table in about 15 minutes....

I have such a delicious dinner recipe for you today that requires so little hands on time. Marinating meat and baking it before dinner may take a little bit of planning, but it is so worth it. With this Turkey Tenderloin recipe we are using a really simple marinade with ingredients you probably already have on hand. What we are left with after baking is a melt in your mouth turkey tenderloin that is full of smokey flavor with the smallest hints of sweet and spice....

Sometimes what you really need is warm delicious comfort food. It doesn’t get a whole lot more comforting than this amazing Twice Baked Potato Casserole. This simple riff on my twice baked potatoes will have everyone coming back for seconds. Make Ahead This is a great casserole recipe to make ahead for an easy weeknight dinner. Follow the recipe right up to placing the potato mixture in the baking dish and covering with remaining bacon and cheese....