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FavoritePinShare Glazed Walnut Butter Cake is a perfectly moist and tender buttery cake filled with walnuts and made with ingredients you already have on hand. This cake gets a delicious glaze and is topped with chopped walnuts and will become a new favorite! This month we were given a fridge-a-dare and we were challenged to create a delicious recipe featuring walnuts with items we already have on hand. Now this is pretty easy for me because I always have a lot of ingredients on hand....

I’ve been a bit delayed on sharing some big news – to me, anyway. It actually happened about a week and a half ago, but I was waiting for the right time to share. It seemed like my super awesome announcement had to be paired with an exceptionally awesome recipe. So, I thought the perfect time to tell you was with a staple recipe that I already use in lots of my other popular recipes....

FavoritePinShare Grilled Garlic Herb Flank Steak with Avocado Corn Salsa is infused with amazing garlic herb flavor and grilled to tender and juicy perfection. The avocado corn salsa on top is phenomenal! Flank Steak is an easy steak to cook and we love it in our home! Brown Sugar Garlic Flank Steak, Grilled Flank Steak with Asian-Inspired Marinade or Lemon Garlic Butter Flank Steak with Mushrooms are a few recipes to try this summer!...

Try cooking Beef Short Ribs on the Grill and you will want to prepare them this way every time. Grilling beef short ribs is quick and easy - it takes less than 20 minutes! Paired with a sweet and spicy short rib rub, this simple recipe is irresistibly flavorful and tender. Best Short Rib Recipe Grilling beef is a regular occurrence at my house. If I could get away with cooking on the grill every day, I just might!...

The fact that I’m referring to healthy egg salad as “exciting” could be viewed as a testament to just how mundane my lunches have become, but I disagree. With its bright ingredients and layers of texture, I’m happy to report that, while simple, this lovely egg salad recipe is anything but ho-hum. I also happen to see an influx of leftover hardboiled eggs in your future (thank you Easter weekend!...

Succulent peaches and a sweet, buttery topping make this low carb keto peach cobbler impossibly good! Having healthy peach cobbler doesn’t mean you have to skip out on sweet flavor, either… I’ll show you how to make a gluten-free, sugar-free peach cobbler that everyone at the table will love. It’s similar to my healthy keto blueberry cobbler recipe, just as quick, and delicious with a scoop of keto vanilla ice cream!...

FavoritePinShare Sweet and slightly chewy, these Healthy Oatmeal Cookies taste just as good as the classic. With better ingredients such as coconut oil and maple syrup instead of sugar, these cookies have a healthier nutrition label than others. Classic oatmeal chocolate chip cookies will always be delicious and I can barely resist this chewy oatmeal cookie, but sometimes you need something a little healthier, which is where these cookies come in....

It’s no secret that I’m a lover of all things chocolate. From Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars to Avocado Brownies, I’ll typically reach for something chocolate when I’m craving something sweet. On my days off from my devoted relationship with chocolate (a little break now and then keeps the love strong), there’s a good chance I’m sneaking a second (or third) honey bar from the pan left dangerously accessible on my counter....

These oven-baked garlic chicken wings nail the appetizer game on multiple levels: One: They are deceptively easy to make (as are these Lemon Pepper Wings). Stir together marinade; pour marinade on chicken; bake chicken. Done!Two: Despite their simple prep, honey garlic chicken wings look and taste impressive (just like these Buffalo Air Fryer Chicken Wings). With their many layers of intense flavor and crispy exterior, your game day guests will be calling for a time out to ask you for the recipe....

FavoritePinShare Grilled Beef Burgers are one of the most amazing things you can sink your teeth into, especially when they are done right! Be prepared, because these will be the best burgers you have ever had! Cooking on the grill is a fantastic way to eat, especially in the summer when you do not want to heat up the kitchen. To have incredible food and still stay cool, try these tried and true, Huli Huli, Avocado Chicken and Steak!...

What’s covered in this post: How to Make a Perfect Smoothie Smoothie Ingredients Smoothie Resources Smoothie Recipes Smoothies are a great way to boost your daily intake of nutrients and minerals and the perfect staple to a healthy, well balanced diet. But not all smoothies were created equal. If you’ve been dumping ingredients into a blender and hoping for the best, only to be greeted with a sad, tasteless smoothie - this guide is for you....

Saint Patrick’s Day is coming up and I can’t think of a better way to celebrate than with a homemade corned beef dinner! Truth be told, I did not try corned beef until I moved to the States, as it is not popular in my home country. But fate got me married to an Irish American, so I eventually came across it. The first time it was presented to me, I confess it wasn’t a great experience....

FavoritePinShare Fruit leather is an amazing snack that combines a delicious fruity taste with a texture that is to die for! Simple and SOO good, it will for sure be something that your family will go crazy for! Making fruit leather at home is so easy plus it will save you a lot of money! You can make it your own with whatever fruit that you love! Some other homemade snacks to try are this trail mix, ranch pretzels, and this yummy banana bread!...

FavoritePinShare Homemade corn tortillas only have three ingredients and are a cinch to make! These guys are crispy on the edges, soft on the inside, and full of corn flavor. Corn tortillas can be used in so many recipes! Pair them these with these street tacos, shrimp tacos, or these delicious breakfast enchiladas and you will elevate any recipe. Corn Tortillas Recipe Do you know the best thing about eating at a great Mexican restaurant (besides the queso)?...

Succulent, juicy, and flavorful: these are just some of the things to describe a perfectly cooked rack of ribs. They’re so tender, the meat falls off the bone. Bathed in barbecue glaze, each bite has a wonderful balance of sweet, smoky, and savory. They’re absolutely finger-licking delicious. If your family has managed to resist the urge of devouring the entire thing at dinner, congratulations. You’ve just accomplished such a remarkable feat!...

FavoritePinShare Creamy Tuscan garlic salmon is an easy 30-minute restaurant-quality meal. The pan-seared salmon gets smothered in the most amazing creamy Tuscan garlic sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. This is one unforgettable meal! We love Tuscan-inspired recipes at our house. They are some of the top searched recipes on the site! Be sure to also try this Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken, Stuffed Tuscan Garlic Chicken, and Creamy Tuscan Garlic Shrimp ASAP!...

Kale quiche made in the Instant Pot? Yes, it’s true! This Instant Pot quiche takes just 10 minutes to prep and is loaded with nutritious vegetables, a creamy egg base, and cheesy flavor throughout. The caramelized onions in there take it over the top. You won’t even notice that it’s an Instant Pot crustless quiche instead of one with a crust – much like you don’t miss out on flavor with Instant Pot egg bites, either!...

On keto, not all food is all you can eat… some choices need a closer look at carb counts, especially carbs in fruit! So, is watermelon keto friendly enough to make the cut? How many carbs in watermelon? We’ll go over the surprising answer here, plus various ways to enjoy the sweet flavor of watermelon on keto. New to counting carbs or keto? Learn the keto diet basics here and grab my printable keto cheat sheet system to make it easy....

Truly the easiest and best Italian meatball recipe! Serve my homemade Italian meatballs for a quick weeknight dinner, or freeze them for later. Ready in 30 minutes and so tender, they practically melt in your mouth! Best Italian Meatball Recipe Is there anything more comforting than a steaming hot plate of an old school Italian meatballs recipe, smothered in tomato sauce served over spaghetti noodles and paired with a slice of garlic bread?...

This recipe is every bit as cheesy and satisfying as the original but healthier and easier to make (like my cheesy Tater Tots and Potato Skins). Made with fresh jalapeño peppers, stuffed with a decadent cream cheese, shredded cheese, and bacon filling, and sprinkled with a panko topping, these easy jalapeño poppers are baked in the oven to golden, crispy perfection. If you’re looking for a simple, crowd-pleasing appetizer (or spicy side dish) that’s easy to pick up and snack on, this is definitely the recipe for you....