Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins (Easy!)
These lemon poppy seed muffins are moist and tender, with bright lemon flavor from fresh lemon juice and lots of zest. And they’re easy enough to make for weekday breakfast, an afternoon treat or last minute weekend brunch. Coming from someone who hunts down lemon poppy seed muffins at any chance I get, you can imagine that I know a good lemon poppy seed muffin from a bad one! Let’s…
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BEST Chicken Caesar Salad
A staple recipe in your household should be this chicken Caesar salad! Juicy grilled or baked chicken, garlicky Caesar dressing, lots of parmesan cheese, and crazy good homemade croutons: it’s seriously the best. If I had one final meal to choose, this just might be it. There’s a lot of chicken Caesar salad recipes out there but here’s why this one’s the best! Why This Chicken Caesar Salad Is the…
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Crispy Roasted Chickpeas (5 Flavors!)
Roasted chickpeas are a satisfying, customizable snack or appetizer. Five different seasonings will help you change up these crispy morsels depending on your mood! A homemade snack that’s so much healthier than most snack foods, chickpeas crisp up when roasted in the oven and can be tossed in your favorite seasonings. I’ve included 5 of my favorite roasted chickpea seasonings – from simple salted, to ranch, everything bagel and BBQ,…
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Olive Oil Cake (With a Hint of Lemon)
Olive oil makes a moist, tender, light cake that’s the perfect homemade dessert or afternoon treat. With hints of lemon and vanilla, this olive oil cake is bright, fragrant, and delectable. Why You’ll Love This Olive Oil Cake You might be skeptical; olive oil in cake? It adds subtle flavor while creating a fabulously moist and tender cake! Here are 5 reasons why you’ll love this olive oil cake. Ingredients…
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Easy Beer Cheese
This velvety pub-style beer cheese is an easy appetizer or snack ready in just 30 minutes. Dip pretzels, veggies, or crackers…you really can’t go wrong! What is Beer Cheese? Beer cheese is a creamy, cheesy dip made from beer, cheese (traditionally sharp cheddar cheese) and spices. It’s classically served with soft pretzels or saltine crackers, but it’s hard to find something that you won’t want to dip in beer cheese!…
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Parmesan Crusted Chicken (Crispy!)
This parmesan crusted chicken is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, using thin chicken cutlets so each bite has more crust! Get out your favorite dipping sauces or serve with fresh lemon wedges. Why You’ll Love This Parmesan Crusted Chicken Try my Pork Milanese for crispy crusted pork! Parmesan Crusted Chicken Ingredients How to Make Parmesan Crusted Chicken Make Ahead, Storage & Reheating You can make parmesan…
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Air Fryer Pork Chops (Juicy & Caramelized)
I’m sold: air fryer pork chops are juicy on the inside with a caramelized crust on the outside. Don’t miss the wicked good marinade that’s included in this recipe! Pork chops get a bad reputation as being tough, chewy and boring. These chops aren’t so. They’re flavorful and juicy with a crazy good crust on the outside that will have you pork chop crazed. Thanks air fryer! In the grilling…
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Roasted Zucchini With Lemon & Garlic
Roasted zucchini is an easy veggie side dish that takes less than 30 minutes to make, loaded with vibrant flavor from fresh lemon, garlic and shallots. Whether it’s winter, spring, summer or fall, one of my favorite vegetable preparations is roasted zucchini. Roasting brings out zucchini’s natural sweetness, and served warm, it’s a total comfort food during the cooler months! But it’s also perfect for summer, when zucchini is in-season,…
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Easiest Chicken and Rice Soup
Good, old-fashioned chicken and rice soup is a timeless classic that stands the test of time. And there’s one secret ingredient in this easy recipe that’ll take your soup from standard to scrumptious! Soup season is still in full-throttle, and this chicken and rice soup is one you shouldn’t miss before the season is out! Here’s a few reasons why you’ll love this recipe. P.S. If you’re looking for noodles…
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How Long to Bake Chicken Thighs (Juicy Every Time!)
Want the trick for baking juicy chicken thighs every time? The key is high heat! Whether you’re baking bone-in or boneless chicken thighs – or skin-on or skinless chicken thighs – this recipe is the only one you need for juicy chicken thighs. I use this trick almost weekly! Looking for a chicken breast trick too? Try my method for baking Juicy Chicken Breast At 425. Ingredients How Long to…
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