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This is a classic caprese salad but with a twist. Instead of fresh mozzarella cheese, we use its fancier cousin- the burrata cheese. It’s perfect for the warmer weather cookouts and BBQs, right when the tomato season is at its peak. If you are new to cooking, then this salad is for you. It takes barely any effort, but the end product is absolutely smashing! A ball of fresh burrata cheese, sitting over all kinds of colorful tomatoes dressed with good quality olive oil and some fresh basil....

Homemade Cajun Seasoning is easy to make and adds zesty flavor to so many recipes! Sure, you can find a similar seasoning at the store, but you can make your own for much cheaper. Plus you can make as much or as little as you like. Simply toss in a little or a lot and you have the perfect seasoning to add to chicken, pasta, fish or tons of other recipes!...

Using Brown Sugar This recipe uses both white sugar and brown sugar. While the white sugar is great in this recipe – it brings sweetness and helps the cookies spread – the brown sugar is critical. It is the brown sugar, with the molasses it brings to the party, that keeps these cookies soft and chewy. Here I’m taking that five-star recipe and simply swapping the raisins for chocolate chips. The result is a cookie that my family devours quicker than you can blink!...

This is a popular Asian meal option when served with fried rice and also makes a great appetizer. Lighter and healthier by using ground chicken instead of beef (also a delicious option). The orange sauce is just 4 simple ingredients, soy sauce, orange juice, fish sauce and corn starch to thicken. If you are not a fan of the fish sauce, you can leave it out. It will still be very good....

In this quick version of Chicken Florentine, we are taking all of those elements, but simplifying. The end result is a delicious creamy sauce over lightly fried chicken (without the heavy breading) and some spinach. We serve ours over linguine and everyone in our family adores this meal. Most packages of chicken these days will give you two large breasts that together equal one pound. This is perfect to cut into four cutlets for meals like this....

Using Other Noodles You will notice that in my Turkey Tetrazzini we use egg noodles. For this one I decided to go with spaghetti. You really can use any noodle you like. This recipe is easy to follow, and results in a creamy noodle casserole. Big warm bowls of this chicken tetrazzini casserole are bite after bite of comfort. One of my favorite things about this recipe is that you can prepare the whole thing the night before and then put it in the oven when you get home from work....

It is that time of year when I am thinking about what to get my kids’ teachers for Christmas. (Which, if you have ever been a teacher or been married or related to a teacher, stop and take a minute and tell me the BEST gift a student ever gave.) All year long I think about how much love my kids’ teachers deserve. I mean, I lose my patience sometimes with just ONE of my kids’ age....

This post is written in collaboration with Iowa Corn. I could not be more proud to partner with them for a second year to tell their story and give you a behind the scenes of the life of the Iowa Corn Farmer. Hi friends and Happy Friday! I already told you about my love for Iowa and their amazing corn farmers when I shared my Southwestern Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole last week, and last year when I shared my Slow Cooker Bacon Potato Corn Soup....

It’s so great having a new baby at home. I just love recovering from childbirth by waking up every few hours in the middle of the night to try to get a screaming infant to eat. I shouldn’t complain, really. Truman’s a fabulous baby, all things considered. He does eat eventually. And he sleeps. And he looks like the 5th member of a boy band. Move over Justin Bieber. Eric and I are learning all sorts of new things this time around....

A pasta bake is definitely one of the best comfort foods that we know, but that doesn’t mean that it has to be loaded with calories and fats. Here’s a healthier version of the pasta bake that is creamy, and your family will love. This pasta bake is comforting, yet not too heavy, it’s flavourful and has the best textures. If you love tuna, then you’re going to love this....

As my own family settles into our fall schedule I’m a little overwhelmed with how many practices, games, meets, and meetings there are. And we haven’t even started tackling homework yet! If you are in a similar boat, you will love the simplicity of these Crock Pot Pork Chops and Gravy. They require very little hands-on time and in the end, you have perfectly tender pork chops – a delicious low-carb dinner with a rich flavorful gravy....

What Potatoes to Use in Chowder The best potatoes to use in this corn potato chowder are Yukon gold. They are creamy and buttery which is so perfect. If you want to use a different kind of potato, red potatoes would also work well. I’ve had readers ask me if you can make this recipe in the slow cooker. With just a few tweaks I have a great crockpot version of this fantastic dinner....

Serve it over sourdough toast, with pita chips, or veggie sticks. Perfect for brunch, packed lunches, or special occasions! As I grew up in the Middle East, I’ve eaten a big amount of hummus in my life. Hummus to me means chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, a little bit of garlic and a pinch of salt. Nothing else! Hummus must be light in colour, and have a silky smooth texture. When I first moved to the UK, I started seeing different variations of hummus that I was really skeptical about trying....

At my house, breakfast on weekdays is almost always a rush. We have places to be, and things to take care of. Eating a healthy meal in the morning isn’t always high on the list of priorities. For this reason, I absolutely love breakfast recipes that I can make ahead of time, like these easy Egg Muffins! Not only can I have them prepped and ready in the fridge, but they reheat in the microwave in just 30 seconds....

What is Halloumi? Halloumi is a type of cheese that originates from the island of Cyprus. It is a semi-firm cheese, and has a high melting point, which makes it ideal for frying. Halloumi has a mild, slightly salty flavor, with a hint of sweetness. Raw halloumi has rubbery and squeaky texture, when fried or grilled it becomes soft and creamy. Being a non-melting cheese, it is perfect for frying and grilling....

I always bought cans of creamed corn from the store, until I realized how easy it is to make it from scratch! There’s no prep involved, and it takes just 15 minutes of my time. The result is creamy sweet corn in a velvety irresistible cream sauce. Plus, I know what ingredients go into my creamed corn, if you read the label on the can you’ll find a list of things that you can’t even pronounce....

This healthy spinach paneer curry in a pressure cooker is rich, flavorful, and packed with nutrients. It’s an effortless yet delicious way to enjoy a classic Indian dish! Don’t have an Instant Pot? Make One Pot Palak Paneer on stove top using my recipe. The flavors are so good, that this dish has made it onto our family favourite list. I make it weekly and its perfect for busy weeknights and pairs beautifully with naan or rice for a complete meal....

Everyone needs a quick and easy dinner and pasta is as easy as it gets. This easy pasta dish incorporates earthy mushrooms and seasonal ingredients like fennel and sage for a flavorful meal. Fennel If you’ve never tried fennel before, it is a crunchy vegetable which is a member of the carrot family. When raw it has a slightly sweet anise/licorice flavor and when cooked like in this recipe, becomes even sweeter and is so good in this dish....

No bake treats are one of my favorites to make around the holidays because you can make so many. This makes them perfect for our cookie making day. Additionally, no bake treats tend to be really easy for kids to make. These Peanut Butter Bars check all of those boxes, plus they are incredibly delicious. They are like Reese’s peanut butter cups in bar form! Alternatively, this is a recipe that freezes great!...

We really enjoy this Oreo Fluff in our family. It’s a top pick for potlucks and gatherings, especially during summer. It’s easy and quick, and everyone loves the mix of crunchy Oreos with creamy, fluffy layers. Perfect for when you need a tasty dessert that doesn’t take much time. Making this Oreo Fluff is really a breeze, and it’s so fun too! While I get the pudding ready, the kids have a great time crushing the Oreos....