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Easy and Delicious Italian Tortellini Salad This recipe is super simple to put together and is packed with flavor. This salad usually impresses a crowd at potlucks because it is a slightly different from your normal pasta salads. My kids even love this salad, and they usually shy away if the word “salad” is in the title. But they love tortellini so why not try it in a salad. One of the things I love about pasta salad is that you can add or subtract vegetable that you have on hand....

Makes 8-10 servings (or less if you go back for 2nds or 3rds… hehe) Directions Preheat oven to 350Ëš F. To prepare crust, place cookies in a food processor and process until finely ground. Add 1/3 cup brown sugar and melted butter; pulse 2 or 3 times or just until combined. Press into bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie plate coated with cooking spray. Bake for 10 minutes; cool completely on wire rack....

The perfect side dish to accompany your favorite Italian meal, or a delicious way to top a salad, these simple baked vegetables are a staple for our table. Baked Vegetables – The EASY Way! Roasted Vegetables are my go-to side dish for a few very important reasons: Healthy– It is a great way to get a lot of healthy veggies in Easy– They really couldn’t be easier to make, and tastes SO GOOD with so little effort....

Let me start by saying: this is not real pho. Real pho is a lengthy process that involves gently simmering beef bones, various cuts of meat, charred onions and other aromatics for hours to produce a clear and yet richly flavored and lightly spiced broth. If you’ve never had real pho, I highly recommend seeking out the nearest Vietnamese restaurant and diving into a bowl as soon as possible. Dare I say it is more satisfying than chicken soup?...

This is a great summer meal. They can be served hot or cold, and make GREAT leftovers the next day (in fact, it may have been better the next day!). We added some tofu, just to give it more substance as a main dish. We just sautéed the tofu in a bit of oil, soy sauce, and siracha hot sauce until browned. The part about sitting 1 hour… right. If you’ve read our blog enough you’d know we’re just not that patient....

Ingredients 3 Family Size Tea Bags, Luzianne Tea Bags 2 cup Cold Water 1 cup Sugar Preparation We recommend Luzianne Tea Bags if available. Place the two cup water in a pot and add the tea bags. Bring to a boil, do not continue boiling. Remove from heat and let steep. Pour warm tea into empty pitcher. Add the sugar and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Fill remaining pitcher with cold water....

Sometimes I wonder what you guys think of me. This chick must live on sugar. She must eat chocolate for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. And sure, I may have posted desserts for the last 42 days straight. Sorry about that (but you know you liked it). Here, have some spinach. This is a typical weeknight meal for us. Mix a carb/pasta/grain with some sort of vegetation and call it dinner....

Ingredients 20 pitted prunes 1½ cups water ½ tsp vanilla extract ¼ tsp ground cinnamon Preparation Place the prunes in a small saucepan. Add the water, vanilla, and cinnamon. Gently stir. Bring to a boil, about 5 minutes. Gently stir again, then lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, until the prunes are soft and swimming in syrup. Transfer the stewed prunes to a heat-proof glass storage container....

Today we uncover how to encompass the freshness of your vegetables while making your life and cooking more straightforward and quicker with the use of stock and broth. Are Broth & Stock the Same? We have all at some point thought stock and a broth were the same things, right? What appears as interchangeable terms are two different savory liquids. Both stock and broth are used in soups, curries, and gravies, yet they have different consistencies and variations in ingredients....

Be sure to come by and show your support by enjoying sweets for a great cause! Sweet Relief: Nashville Food Blogger Bake Sale for Hurricane Relief Saturday, November 10th, 1:00-4:00pm The Well coffeeshop, 2035 Richard Jones Road in Green Hills (map) Are you planning on coming? RSVP on Facebook! We’re also excited that several Green Hills businesses including Parnassus Books will be donating a portion of their proceeds to the cause during the hours of the bake sale....

Taco Zucchini Boat Recipe Let me introduce you the healthy dinner that my whole family devours in minutes. These Taco Stuffed Zucchini boats are the perfect balance when you want to eat ALL THE TACOS but you also want to keep it light. These start out with some of the most delicious and flavorful taco meat out there! This recipe is absolutely my favorite! You can actually make a big batch of it up and serve it as traditional tacos the first day, then you can use the leftovers later in the week to make these zucchini boats for a whole new take on it as a main dish....

Ingredients 1 egg, lightly beaten ½ cup quick-cooking oats ½ tsp salt ⅛ tsp pepper 1 lb ground turkey ¼ cup onion, chopped ¼ cup celery, chopped 3 tbsp butter 2 tbsp water ½ tsp sage, rubbed ¼ tsp ground thyme 2 cups seasoned stuffing cubes 2 bacon strips, halved Preparation In a large bowl, combine the egg, oats, salt, and pepper. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Pat into a 12x9-inch rectangle on a piece of heavy-duty foil; set aside....

You can make healthy chicken thigh recipes from the comfort of your home. They are simple to make in a few minutes, and you don’t need fancy equipment. Chicken thighs contain minerals, nutrients, and healthy fats. Besides, there are different ways you can cook mouthwatering chicken thighs. You can grill, braise or sear them to your liking. What to make with chicken thighs? If you are stuck on what to make with chicken thighs, we’ve got you covered!...

Corn is a widely used grain in recipes all over the globe. However, it’s taken for granted. These tasty can corn recipes will make your sides dishes stand out. The following assortment of canned corn side dishes recipes will revamp this delicious yet neglected vegetable. You will find yourself converting plain corn sides into enjoyable and impressive gourmet dishes that demand attention. This range of recipes for canned corn is wide and includes tostadas to creamed corn pudding....

So, when you hear the phrase, “air fryer desserts”, you’re probably intrigued. You might be surprised to know that air fryer dessert recipes are not only plentiful but they’re incredibly popularly used and raved about. This list is just a few of the approved desserts to make in the air fryer that people love to make and enjoy on a regular occasion. 1. Chocolate Chip Cookies Who isn’t obsessed with a good old-fashioned chocolate chip recipe?...

Ingredients ¾ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature ¾ cup granulated sugar 1 egg, large 2 tsp vanilla extract 2¼ cups all-purpose flour ½ tsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 4½ cups powdered sugard ¼ tsp salt 2 tbsp heavy cream, or whipping cream ½ tbsp vanilla extract 3 tbsp meringue powder 4 cups powdered sugar 6 tbsp water, at room temperature 2 tsp vanilla extract...

This post was created in partnership with Primal Kitchen. Whether it’s burger night, a busy weeknight, or you are in the mood for fries, we have you covered with these Baked Carrot Fries. This recipe comes together fast and is made with just a few ingredients. Baking the carrots brings out their natural sweetness while the blend of seasonings adds a nice savory component resulting in that sweet and savory flavor combo we all crave....

Ingredients 1 tbsp ginger root 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 ½ tsp cayenne pepper 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 ½ cups onion, chopped ½ tsp salt 2 ½ cups cabbage, chopped 2 ½ cups Sweet Potatoes, diced 4 cups organic vegetable broth ½ cup natural peanut butter 1 cup tomatoes, chopped 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 oz bean sprouts 1 tbsp cilantro 1 tbsp scallions Preparation In a pot, cook the ginger root, garlic, and cayenne pepper in vegetable oil for a few minutes....

Close your eyes. Picture a cupcake. The cutest cupcake you can think of. What does it look like? Slightly domed on top, with a huge swirl of buttercream frosting. And a cherry on top. Right? It’s like a cupcake cliche, or something… with a cherry on top. Because when do you ever see a REAL cupcake with a cherry on top? Like, never? I secretly think someone got confused between a cupcake and an ice cream sundae....

This post was originally published on May 28, 2019; Updated on April 15, 2021. Everyone’s favorite chicken salad We put this salad right up there with the salad classics that are always a hit (like Broccoli Salad and BBQ Ranch Chopped Salad). This one checks off all the right flavor marks: salty, savory, and sweet. It also provides that refreshing crunch from crisp vegetables and toasted almonds. Once you toss in some tender oranges and a ginger-sesame dressing, and you’ve got a recipe for success....