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Making the most of the local zucchini while it’s still around. Eating these sandwiches reminds me of just how much I love summer, and the bounty available to us at the farmers market. It was also a good opportunity to use our first successfully-baked baguette, which, unlike our last attempt, turned out beautifully. This time? No glass dish or boiling water. Just a specialized baguette pan (thanks sis!) and an easy peasy recipe from Artisan Bread in Five Minutes A Day....

6 eggs, beaten 1 cup unsalted butter, cubed, chilled, and divided 1 tbsp green onions, finely sliced 5½ oz yellow onions, thinly sliced 2 croissants, or hamburger buns, sliced open salt , to season In a saute pan, melt ½ cup of chilled butter and add the onions. Saute over medium-low heat for roughly 8 minutes until golden brown and caramelized. Set aside. In another saute pan, combine the eggs and the remaining chilled butter....

1 cup water 2 cup watermelon, chopped 2 tbsp sugar 1 tbsp lemon juice Cut watermelon into 1-inch cubes. In a blender combine water, watermelon, sugar, and lemon juice and ice until smooth. Garnish with small watermelon wedge and a slice of lemon. Sugar: 43g : Calcium: 21mg Calories: 187kcal Carbohydrates: 48g Fat: 1g Fiber: 1g Iron: 1mg Potassium: 340mg Protein: 2g Saturated Fat: 1g Sodium: 15mg Vitamin A: 1730IU...

This post may contain affiliate links that won’t change your price but will share some commission. Get dinner on the table fast. Instant Pot Taco Soup is a meal you can make and get on the table in less than 30 minutes (even faster if you pre-chop the veggies). I’m all for meals that are not only quick to make but also ones that are tasty, veggie-filled, prep-ahead friendly, and made with minimal dishes....

Ingredients 8 oz macaroni 4 hot dogs 14 oz tomatoes, chopped 3 cup cheddar cheese, shredded ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp red pepper flakes Preparation Cook macaroni. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Slice hot dogs into bite size pieces. Grease a 9x13 casserole dish. Combine macaroni, tomatoes, hot dogs, parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, oregano, red pepper, and half the cheddar cheese and mix well....

1 onion ½ lb ground beef 1 cup cream style corn 8 oz cheddar cheese, shredded 10 oz jalapenos, sliced 3 pkg. Morrison corn kits , or similar 3 eggs 2 cups milk Sauté chopped onions with ground beef in large skillet. In large mixing bowl, add all 3 packets of corn kits and prepare according to cornbread directions. Next add can corn to mixture and lightly stir. Spray Pam or lightly grease 9x13-pan and add half of corn bread mixture covering bottom of pan....

Ingredients 1 oz. sugar cookies, roll refrigerated ¾ cup cream de menthe candies, Like Andes, chopped unwrapped thin 2 ¼ cups powdered sugar ¼ cup butter , or margarine, softened 2 drops green food coloring 3 tbsp. milk 24 rectangular mints, unwrapped, thin Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, break up cookie dough. Stir or knead in chopped candies. Shape teaspoonful of dough into balls. Place 1" apart on ungreased cookie sheet....

I’m all about boutique eats. You know, the little guys. The local companies producing amazing and delicious products. The beauty is that they are not name brands; they feel like your own little secret that you just want to share with the world (or hoard all for yourself, depending on the day). There is a spirit, a passion in the food that you just don’t get with mass-produced products. As a small business owner myself I love supporting these companies....

Ingredients 2 sticks butter, melted 3 cups flour ½ cup sugar pinch salt 6 apples, cut up into pieces ¾ cup sugar ¼ cup brown sugar 2 Tbsp. flour 1 tsp. cinnamon dash nutmeg dash salt 2 Tbsp. butter Preparation While butter is melting, mix the other ingredients for the crust in a bowl. Now mix in melted butter. Press half of the mixture into a pie pan. Dot with butter....

Suitable for Paleo, Keto, Whole30 Low Carb, and Gluten Free diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points. It’s the kind of simple Indian Chicken Curry that is so easy to make and so lovely that you’ll find yourself saying ‘I need to make this every day.’ Pressure Cooker Chicken Curry Yeap, there’s no need to order take-out Indian Food when you can whip up this simple homemade curry chicken yourself. This mild creamy curry is great for the whole family including the kids, is made with everyday pantry staples and is ready in less than 30 minutes – and it is easy for you to make this for dinner tonight....

This post is hereby redemption from the barrage of sweets I’ve posted in the past few weeks. My apologies. I am not trying to put anyone in a sugar coma… but sometimes the desserts are the only part of the meal worth posting. From Bon Appetit: “A dish to convert all the brussels sprout haters,” and that is truly what it is. The trick is how you cut them, then how you cook them....

It’s that time of year when zucchini is in full bloom and is likely making a regular appearance on your menus. Don’t get me wrong, I love zucchini! It’s a versatile vegetable that can be used in both sweet and savory recipes. It can be shredded, cubed, sliced, diced, zoodled, baked, grilled, sautéed, you name it…it can be done. I haven’t grown a garden for that last two summers, yet I still end up with all the zucchini!...

Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 2 lb chuck roast, cut into pieces 1 onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp ground cumin 1 tbsp oregano ½ cup beer 4 chipotle chilies , in adobo sauce , chopped ¼ cup lime juice 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar salt and pepper , to taste ¼ tsp cloves, ground tortillas toppings Preparation In your pressure cookers, combine olive oil, chuck roast, onion, garlic, cumin, and oregano....

Ingredients 8 jalapeno peppers 8 oz cream cheese, or use 4 oz cream cheese and 4 oz shredded cheddar cheese 1 tsp smoked paprika, or more to taste 1 tsp garlic powder salt and black pepper, to taste red pepper flakes, optional 16 bacon, slices, or use 8 slices cut in half for smaller poppers Preparation Heat the smoker to 300 degrees F. Slice the jalapeno peppers in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides with a spoon....

It’s been 3 months since we returned from Italy, and there are still a few dishes that we cannot get out of our heads. Dishes that we knew, the second we tasted them, that we had to recreate (or at least try to) once we got home. One of the most unique and memorable was Testaroli, a crepe-like pasta that we enjoyed one afternoon in Manarola, on the Ligurian coast....

The secret to this amazing burrito is the egg. Rather than chunks of scrambled egg like breakfast burritos normally contain, we’ve invented a way to stick a thin layer of egg to the torilla with the help of some super melty cheese. The result is a burrito with a perfect amount of egg, cheese and filling in each and every bite! Taylor is a breakfast burrito master. Although, I should amend that statement to say that WE are breakfast burrito masters, since the final result of this burrito was truly a joint endeavor....

Let’s end tomato season with a bang. No, not that kind of bang. Because I originally wanted to deep fry some gnocchi until it was light and crispy (I was going to call this my gnocchi panzanella and swap crispy gnocchi for toasted bread cubes). Turns out that’s not quite as easy as it sounds. Believe me, watch the video. You’ll understand why at about the 1:25 mark. It’s like a gnocchi grenade!...

It’s time to get your prep on with Weekly Meal Prep Menu: No. 9 ! Bonus: It’s Whole30-friendly Hey there! Welcome to the Weekly Meal Prep series where each week we feature 2 entrees, 1 breakfast, 1 salad and 1 snack or treat (and sometimes, a bonus recipe). Our Weekly Meal Plan Menus are designed to serve 4 people – or fewer if you don’t mind leftovers. This won’t be enough to feed you or your family for the entire week but it’s enough to put a good dent in the week....

I’ll be darned if I let peach season slip away without squirreling away at least a few jars of something peachy. Time was running out, so when a local farm announced a last-chance sale on pick-your-own peaches, I knew I had to act. Luckily, my husband is a good sport, and agreed to take me peach picking early one morning. I was of the opinion that white peaches were an early season delicacy, and so was pleasantly surprised to arrive to a few rows of just-ripe white peaches....

Perfect for staying warm this winter. Why You’ll Love This This wild rice mushroom soup has a creamy, velvety texture with a little bite from the wild rice. Easy to make and sure to please the entire family. Key Ingredients Wild Rice – You want a wild rice blend, like Lundberg or Rice Select Royal Blend. These blends contain a nice assortment of black, brown, red, and wild rice that works great in soups and rice dishes....