Healthy Strawberry Banana Smoothie (Secret Ingredient!)
This strawberry banana smoothie is made with only 4 ingredients, including a secret ingredient that will change your smoothie game! It’s a healthy breakfast or snack ready in minutes! Smoothies are like Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup…they are fuel for the soul! My favorite smoothies are this classic Secret-Ingredient Strawberry Banana Smoothie and my ultra-summery Watermelon Peach Smoothie that’s just as healthy and easy! Healthy, Secret Ingredient Strawberry Banana Smoothie A…
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Citrus Marinated Olives
There’s no better way to dress up olives than to infuse them with a simple homemade citrus marinade. Whether you’re looking for an easy appetizer or hors d’oeuvre for entertaining or a fun snack, these warm marinated olives at home are showstoppers for any occasion! Dad showed me how to make his signature marinated olives recipe…and it’s perfect! Watch us make these olives together in the video below! Serve Citrus…
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How to Make Mom’s Homemade Strawberry Preserves
My mom showed me how to make her famous homemade strawberry preserves! The recipe is old-fashioned with an intense fresh strawberry flavor made from only a few ingredients. Made in a small batch without pectin, these preserves are SO much better than store-bought! Why We Love Homemade Strawberry Preserves I grew up eating my mom’s strawberry preserves, made from fresh local strawberries that were cooked down to intensify their flavor…
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BEST Easy Shrimp Tempura Roll
Making shrimp tempura rolls at home is way easier than you’d think! Crispy shrimp tempura, cucumber and avocado wrapped in seasoned sushi rice and nori is a delicious cooked sushi recipe that tastes just like the kind you get at a sushi restaurant! No bamboo mat needed. Making shrimp tempura sushi rolls at home is easy and fun to do with the kids, with friends or for a date night!…
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Lemon Ice Cream (No-Churn!)
Creamy, refreshing homemade lemon ice cream is so easy…you don’t even need an ice cream maker! My favorite way to enjoy this lemon ice cream is alone! Give me a spoon and an extra big bowl and I’m a happy lady! But sometimes I’ll add mix-ins or toppings to my ice cream like nuts, coconut, berries or crushed lemon cookies. It’s impossible to go wrong! Make a lemon ice cream…
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Crispy Pork Milanese With Warm Arugula Salad
Crispy restaurant-style Pork Milanese is easy to make at home! Served with a warm arugula salad that’s just as delicious as the pork, this classic Italian dish is a great for both a weeknight and weekend dinner! Like Chicken Parmigiana, Pork Milanese is a traditional Italian dish that’s easy and crowd-pleasing (for adults and kids alike!). What Is Pork Milanese? Pork Milanese is a classic Italian dish made from dredging…
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Creamy Italian Tonnato Sauce
Tonnato is an easy, creamy tuna-based sauce from Italy. Although it sounds weird, it’s heavenly and so versatile! Spoon generously over meat, or use as a dipping sauce with vegetables or bread. This sauce might sound nuts, even for tuna lovers! But give tonnato a chance! This Italian tuna sauce is DIVINE on just about everything – from traditional Vitello Tonnato (cold, sliced veal), juicy chicken, dipped vegetables, or crusty…
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Easy Beet Hummus (Beet Dip!)
This beet hummus is far from ordinary! It’s bursting with flavor and the easiest dip to make! Beets give this hummus it’s beautiful purple color and earthy, sweet flavor. A splash of lemon and white wine vinegar add brightness that compliments the beets in the best way! Dip 30-Minute Wheat Naan, 1-Hour Beer Bread, or Baked Tortilla Chips into your beet hummus for an easy snack or appetizer. Ingredients Chickpeas…
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Cheesy Quiche Florentine (Spinach Quiche)
What makes a quiche extra delicious? The cheese! This cheesy Quiche Florentine (AKA spinach quiche) is loaded with cheese. It’s the ultimate breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner! Regular quiche is good, but cheesy quiche is AMAZING! If there’s a recipe on my blog that could win an award, I think it’d be this quiche! It’s loaded with a special cheese blend, fresh spinach, and shallots, using egg and cream to…
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How to Cut Leeks
The secret to cutting a LEEK is about to be LEAKED! Learning how to clean and cut leeks will open up so many delicious recipes to make! Leeks have a mild onion-taste that’s sweet and subtle while adding a fun pop of bright green. A leek can be cut into little half-moons or in thin strips! Leeks are tasty both raw and cooked (sautéed and roasted), making for the perfect…
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