I recently visited a friend who lives in Seattle and we had ourselves the most iconic little trip, including exploring Seattle’s famous Pike Place Market. As a foodie who’s especially into fresh food and farmer’s markets, this place was at the top of my must-see list. To my surprise, there was more to the market than the expertly staged produce, flowers, and flying seafood. Across a narrow, cobblestone street from the market stood specialty bakeries and shops, including Beecher’s Handmade Cheese shop....

Published 4/17/2023 • Updated 11/10/2023 With a bit of finessing and taste tests, we present to you the most perfect air fryer steak you’ll sink your teeth into. Cooking steak in the air fryer gets it ultra juicy on the inside with a bit of a crust on the outside thanks to a delicious dry rub. We love cooking air fryer steak and serving it with a fluffy baked potato....

Published 1/19/2024 • Updated 3/17/2024 We love using this as a grilled shrimp marinade because the flavors from the marinade mixed with the charred flavor from the grill are incredible (speaking from experience 😉). This herby, citrusy shrimp marinade is savory with a hint of lemon and garlic. It a great all-purpose shrimp marinade for grilling, baking, or pan frying. We love marinating our proteins (hello steak marinade and chicken marinades) because it infuses your meat or seafood with so much juicy flavor....

Published 8/1/2022 Delicious Blackened Salmon Have you ever wondered what makes blackened salmon, blackened salmon? It’s simple, blackened salmon is traditionally salmon that is seasoned with a cajun-inspired spice mix and the blackened by broiling the salmon in the oven. It is an easy way to make a very flavorful salmon recipe. You can serve your salmon with grains, salads, or use leftovers in a salmon salad. The options are endless....

Published 10/31/2022 • Updated 3/17/2024 Delicious Butternut Squash Risotto Dinner is served! Butternut squash risotto is on the menu tonight, and it’s so creamy and delicious. Risotto may seem like an intimidating meal to make, but it’s rather simple. After you read through this easy tutorial for how to make butternut squash risotto, you’ll be a pro in no time! Featured Ingredients Butternut squash: you have a few options when it comes to butternut squash....

My oldest child’s favorite food on the planet is burgers. He’d eat them every single night if he could but…everyone’s getting a little sick of burgers?! Cheeseburger Quesadillas though? Can’t get enough. They’re crispy, cheesy, and seriously irresistable. We’ve been eating them on repeat over the past few weeks — they are such a treat! Watch How to Make Them! Cheeseburger Quesadillas Browned ground beef is mixed with ketchup and mustard then layered in a tortilla with shredded cheddar cheese, your favorite burger toppings (I love diced onion and pickles), topped with MORE cheese, then crisped in a hot skillet....

My Dad has made his version of gumbo since I was a child. I say “his version” because he’s from Ohio, we live in Iowa, and so authentic it is not. Though delicious, it IS. A spicy, tomato-forward broth contains chicken, bacon, and the holy trinity of onions, celery, and bell peppers. Flavored with a Creole seasoning blend then slowly simmered over the course of an afternoon, it’s a dish I think about warmly....

Published 10/13/2021 • Updated 3/18/2024 We love a good soup dupe recipe, and this Chili’s chicken enchilada soup is — dare we say — better than the original. There is nothing like a big steaming bowl of soup, especially when there’s a little bit of a chill in the air. We went and tried a big bowl of Chilis’s enchilada soup (for the 100th time 😂) and recreated it so you can make it any time in your own kitchen....

Published 2/28/2024 Frozen yogurt bark is the kind of recipe you make and can’t believe you’ve lived your life without. It’s basically the answer to all your sweet snack (er, dessert) dreams! It’s an easy, healthy recipe that’s ALSO as delicious as—dare we say—frozen yogurt itself. Our kids are absolutely obsessed with yogurt and this recipe is such a game-changer for dessert time in our house. I’ve made this recipe super basic with just yogurt as the base, but we thought we’d elevate things with a chocolate base....

Published 10/22/2022 • Updated 10/16/2024 Simple Coconut Curry Soup There is nothing better than a big bowl of this coconut curry soup when you are in the mood for comfort food. Not only is it packed with vegetables and delicious noodles, but it’s also ready in only 30 minutes. Simple Instructions Top Tips You can use red or green curry paste. We used red curry paste for this soup to add a bit of spice....

I recently went on a wonderful girl’s weekend with some friends from college, and one of the gals whipped us up these incredible, 3 ingredient Dijon-Brown Sugar Marinated Steaks for dinner one night. This recipe could not be simpler. Slather steaks in a simple three-ingredient marinade then grill to juicy perfection. You will devour this savory-sweet steak! Start by placing 1lb steak in a shallow dish. My friend grilled us up some tip steaks, though these photos show a flat iron steak....

Published 4/1/2023 • Updated 8/18/2024 Creamy English Pea Salad It’s time to ditch your basic potato salad and try something much more lively and fun: this English pea potato salad! It’s a great family meal that will be the star of your next potluck, summer BBQ, or lunch/dinner side for any time of year. There’s something about English peas that really take this potato salad to the next level. Not only do they taste yummy, but they are good for you too!...

Published 7/17/2023 Delicious Fresh Corn Salsa Ready to delight your taste buds with a vibrant, refreshing and delicious recipe? Say hello to our Fresh Corn Salsa! Inspired by summer’s bounty, this salsa is brimming with farm-fresh corn, ripe tomatoes, and a hit of zesty lime. It’s not just a tasty addition to your table, it’s a celebration of healthy, seasonal eating. This recipe is easy to prepare, incredibly versatile, and the perfect sidekick to your favorite tortilla chips and taco night....

Published 7/26/2021 • Updated 6/4/2022 The Most Refreshing Ginger Pea Salad If you love a salad with crunch, a ton of veggies, and a tasty dressing, this ginger pea salad is the salad for you. Whether you need to use up sugar snap peas from your garden or find fresh and crispy peas at your favorite grocery store, they are the hero of this salad. Ingredients You Need All the veggies in this salad are raw, fresh, and go perfectly together....

Raise your hand if your teen years consisted of living on mall food court food? Hand raised and waving wildly here. Well, if you were a fan of Sbarro’s baked ziti — tender pasta baked with ricotta cheese then topped with marinara sauce and MORE cheese — then you are going to delight in my Gluten Free Baked Ziti. Calling for just five ingredients, this easy pasta dinner contains all the cheesy, savory goodness of the original — made gluten free!...

You’re either going to love me or hate me for this: Gluten Free Mozzarella Bites that you can make at home with just 10 minutes of active cooking time. Crispy on the outside, ooey-gooey on the inside. Did I mention they’re super easy and practically fool proof? Sorry not sorry my friend, you HAVE to try these! I never knew how much I liked fried foods until I couldn’t order them at restaurants anymore....

Looking for a pasta salad switch up? Put your go-to aside and try my Grilled Corn and Avocado Pasta Salad with Chili-Lime Dressing! This gluten-free pasta salad recipe couldn’t be easier. Cooked pasta is combined with chopped avocado, cherry tomatoes, minced red onion, chopped basil, and grilled corn then tossed with a homemade, 3 ingredient (plus salt and pepper) Chili-Lime Dressing that’s tart, smokey, and a little sweet. Translation: to die for — especially when its paired with the smokey grilled sweet corn....

Published 5/3/2023 • Updated 11/5/2024 Peanut Butter + Butterscotch + Chocolate = Love Is there anything better than a Scotcheroo? You just can’t beat the peanut butter, butterscotch, and chocolate combination. These are a great dessert bar to make for picnics, birthday parties, potlucks, and just for a tasty treat! Our signature recipe is made without white sugar and corn syrup. Instead, we’re using honey and a little coconut oil to give you the same great sweetness and texture!...

Published 11/20/2022 • Updated 7/18/2023 Easy Homemade Turkey Stock There is no question that homemade stock or homemade broth is always more flavorful than store-bought. This turkey stock is made with a leftover turkey carcass (just bones and leftover meat. Think post-thanksgiving) and leftover vegetables. You simmer all the ingredients together to create a delicious stock. Featured Ingredients Turkey carcass: the idea for this recipe is that you can use the turkey carcass after cooking a whole turkey....

Published 7/15/2023 • Updated 11/8/2023 Let’s Make a Thanksgiving Turkey! Raise your hand if you’ve accidentally roasted a turkey with the innards inside (paper, gizzards, and all). Have no fear, you will never have that issue again after reading this guide to making a Thanksgiving turkey. I grew up watching and helping my mom with our family Thanksgiving dinner. Her roasted turkey always came out so juicy and perfectly cooked and I’ve applied some of her methods to this recipe....