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FavoritePinShare Spring salads are fresh, colorful, and full of flavor! This amazing roundup of incredible recipes is perfect for springtime, barbecues, and potlucks. I love springtime because you start to see the fresh ingredients making their debut again for the year! They are so versatile and delicious. Start by trying these tried and true favorite spring salads: Melon Salad, Corn Salad, and Strawberry Broccoli Salad. The Best Mouthwatering Spring Salads Spring salads are my absolute favorite way to incorporate fresh ingredients into my meals!...

FavoritePinShare The Very Best No Bake Cookies are a quick and simple chocolaty, peanut butter cookie with a soft oatmeal texture that is a classic favorite! Ready in under 15 minutes! Chocolate and Peanut Butter are the perfect combination! Try these Buckeye Peanut Butter Balls, Reese’s No Bake Peanut Butter Bars or Energy Bites aka Protein Poppers are easy to make and no baking required treats Easy No Bake Cookies These are for sure a childhood favorite!...

And luckily, if you run out, you can easily make your own hoisin sauce substitute in no time. From ramen and stir-fries to dipping sauces for tasty appetizers, this sauce is the bomb. Traditional hoisin is made with fermented beans, five-spice, and soy sauce. Every recipe varies slightly, but these are key to achieving that sweet, sticky sauce. Of course, not too many of us have fermented beans on hand....

This Vegetarian Mexican Pizza is perfect for those nights at the end of the week when supplies are running low but you still need to get dinner on the table. The ingredients are simple - mostly pantry staples and you can make your own pizza crust or use store-bought. I like to keep a pack of mini pizza crusts in the freezer to pull out on these occasions, or you could make a batch of two ingredient dough to use as a base in no time....

Counting macros can play a big role in helping you reach your keto diet goals. You may have even heard seasoned keto followers say things like “if it fits your macros” or “I need to start tracking my macros.” But what are macros, and why are they so important? We’ll answer all your keto macros questions here, complete with simple tools to help you tally them. If you are just starting out on keto, be sure to also read the guide for how to start a keto diet, and take a look at the keto cheat sheets....

If it’s your first time hearing about this dish, you’re in for a treat. Chicken Marbella is a colorful and delectable dish made with marinated chicken. It’s soaked overnight in vinegar, oil, spices, white wine, and brown sugar, loaded with capers, olives, and prunes, and then baked to perfection. Tender, juicy, sweet, savory, spicy, and tangy — one bite gives you an explosion of flavors and textures. But as mouth-watering as Chicken Marbella is, it won’t be as memorable without accompaniments....

It’s a classic dish with tender caramelized chicken and savory mushrooms, covered in a creamy and nutty sauce made from Marsala wine. When combined together, these simple ingredients make for a heavenly dish. And although chicken Marsala is a delightful meal all by itself, there are a few complimentary side dishes that will transform this comfort meal into one you won’t soon forget! Chicken Marsala has a creamy indulgent sauce that makes it the perfect pasta topping....

But during those busy weekdays, a store-bought rotisserie chicken makes dinner soooo much easier. Pair it with a few different side dishes and you’ve got a delicious dinner for at least two days. Here are 13 quick and easy side dishes that will transform your Rotisserie Chicken into an unforgettable meal. 1. Mashed Potatoes Let’s start with the basics. When it comes to side dishes, mashed potatoes are arguably the most popular and well-loved, and for good reason....

FavoritePinShare Zucchini Bars with Brown Butter Frosting is deliciously moist and absolutely heavenly. This is one of the best ways to use up those extra summer zucchini. Browned butter is an easy trick to create incredible flavor. Try browned butter in these Cookies, on Shrimp and Carrots. Zucchini Bars Recipe Right about this time the gardens start to become taken over by zucchini. There are so many great recipes to make zucchini with....

From pineapple rice to sticky meatballs, these sides are bright, fun, and sure to delight. With influences from Portugal, Puerto Rico, Asia, and Native Hawaii, Hawaiian food brings a wonderful melting pot of flavors. If you’re hosting a luau party or just have a hankering for Hawaiian food, you’ve come to the right place. No need to take a trip to the tropics, because I have all the recipes you need for the most scrumptious Hawaiian side dishes....

You can fill them with sweet or savory ingredients like apples and cinnamon, or chicken curry. So they’re ideal for breakfast, snacking, and even dessert. While the story has it that hand pies originated in 19th century England, you can find a version of a hand pie in pretty much any culture. Whether you love empanadas or fruity desserts, there’s a hand pie recipe on this list for every pastry lover....

You might think Japan’s cuisine is all rice and soups, but salads are surprisingly popular in the island nation. They’re served as a refreshing side with most mains- adding balance to the more hearty meals. There’s a lot of variety in this list of over 15 scrumptious salads. From the more traditional seaweed and noodle salads to Western-style leafy greens or potato salad. They do have one thing in common, though....

But these summer soup recipes prove that soup can be perfect any time of year. The trick is finding the right soups for the season. Summer soups are usually lighter, cooler, and less hearty and filling or made with plenty of garden-fresh vegetables. They almost always pair well with a side salad full of leafy greens and zesty dressing or a nice, cold sandwich. There are plenty of great options for summer soups, including some you probably know and a few you might not have heard of yet....

Aside from being one of my all-time favorite rock bands, cranberries are a fantastic addition to cocktails. The bright and tart berry not only gives a lovely fruity flavor to libations but a striking hue as well. So, this holiday season, why not make your party the talk of the town with these lip-smacking cranberry cocktails? From margaritas and mojitos to mimosas and sangrias, this list has all your favorite boozy concoctions....

For example, if you’re from Alabama, Tennessee, or Mississippi, ‘tea recipes’ probably has you picturing a tall, sweaty pitcher of tea so sweet, it’ll make your teeth hurt. If you live in one of the New England states, you might also imagine a tall, sweaty pitcher, but your tea may not have any sugar in it. Other people around the world might think of green tea, fruit-infused teas, herbal teas, matcha, or chai....

Cuban cuisine incorporates all the best flavors from the variety of people who settled there. It uses lots of tropical fruits, root veggies, and seafood. Rice, plantains, and black beans are also staples of the fare. Some Cuban recipes are spicy, while others are more tangy or tart. For this list, I’ve pulled together 20 recipes that I feel best represent the spice and tang of traditional Cuban fare. Whether you’re looking for new snacks for Superbowl Sunday or something fun and flavorful to bring to the neighborhood cookout, these Cuban appetizers have you covered....

With the use of various spices – turmeric, coriander, cardamom, ginger, etc. – these foods have so much flavor. In fact, Indian dishes can be a little too rich for some, which is why it’s essential to serve them with sides. And that’s what I have in store for you today: 21 side dishes that are sure to complement your Indian main course. Serve these fabulous sides along with your tandoori, marsala, and makhani for a memorable Indian-themed celebration....

Cooking for people with dietary intolerances can be intimidating. But you won’t have to scour the grocery store for exotic ingredients, learn new cooking techniques, or invest in fancy kitchen equipment. As these recipes show, going gluten-free just means finding creative ways to enjoy whole foods, without the wheat. The 20+ options on this mouth-watering list aren’t just diet-friendly and delicious, they’re also easy to follow. So whether you’re a beginner cook or a seasoned pro, you’ll be able to whip them up in no time!...

From ballparks and campgrounds to cookouts and holidays, the humble hot dog has ingrained itself in American tradition. Create Your Own Hot Dog Bar A summer day isn’t complete without sharing burgers and hot dogs with friends and family. Whether you’re cheering on your favorite team or feeding the cul-de-sac, these 25 topping ideas will take your hot dogs to the next level. 1. Caramel Corn and Cheese Sauce Take me out to the ball game!...

Tailgating extravaganza or big screen TV gathering, these game day appetizers are great no matter where you watch. There are quintessential bites like chicken wings, potato skins, and nachos. There are also some stunning curveballs like cocktail meatballs and succulent crab dip. No matter which team you’re rooting for, game day will be a major win with these 25 league-worthy game day appetizer recipes. 1. Qdoba Queso Qdoba makes a top-notch queso....