Best New England Corn Chowder Recipe
Soup season is here! My favorite soup to start the season is corn chowder. It’s comforting and hearty, yet packed with veggies and sweet corn that keep the taste of summer alive a little longer. Better yet, this chowder is easy to make! CHOWDAH, as they say here in New England, is a creamy soup, sometimes loaded with seafood and sometimes loaded with veggies. This corn chowder is packed with…you…
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Dad’s Famous Thai Peanut Sauce Recipe
Dad’s Thai peanut sauce is “family famous,” renowned by everyone who tries it! As a dipping sauce for veggies or spring rolls, mixed into noodles or stir fries, or just with a spoon (it’s that good!), this peanut sauce is famous for a reason. Dad knows how to make a mean Thai peanut sauce. I often wonder how in the world Dad came up with this sauce, because it’s a…
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Juicy Grilled Pork Tenderloin (Easy)
Pork tenderloin, grilled until crispy and charred on the outside yet still juicy and tender on the inside, is the ultimate grilled meat. It’s flavorful, inexpensive, and customizable (you can marinate it however you’d like!). Pork tenderloin is one of those cuts of meat that’s really misunderstood! When you think of pork, you probably think of bacon or Pulled Pork or pork chops or ham, but probably not pork tenderloin.…
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Easy Blackberry Cobbler
Whether you’re a baking expert or a baking novice, this blackberry cobbler is SO easy to make. With only 10 minutes of prep time, a warm homemade dessert is only a few steps away. How easy is this cobbler? My husband who doesn’t bake (only eats!) made this cobbler for us on a whim with no assistance. This is significant if you know him and his baking skills. HA! A…
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Sicilian Eggplant Caponata Recipe
This caponata recipe is made Sicilian-style, with eggplant and agrodolce “sour and sweet” flavors from red wine vinegar and golden raisins. It’s easy to make with so many uses, from an appetizer served with toasted bread, to a main dish tossed into pasta! What is Caponata? Caponata is a Sicilian dish typically served as an appetizer, made from eggplant, tomato, other veggies, and olives and capers, with an agrodolce (sour…
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Southwest Salad (with Chili Lime Dressing)
This southwest salad is loaded with chopped veggies and creamy feta, all tossed in a simple chili lime dressing that is out-of-this-world delicious. Serve it as-is or with homemade Baked Tortilla Chips, Juicy Baked Chicken Breast or avocado! A southwest salad doesn’t have to be heavy and indulgent. This southwest salad is light and bright and refreshing while still being oh so satisfying! This post contains sponsored links. Why You’ll…
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How to Make Tzatziki Sauce (Easy & Authentic)
Tzatziki is a refreshing (and healthy!) chilled sauce, spread or dip that takes only a few minutes to make. This authentic Greek yogurt and cucumber sauce is so versatile to serve with anything from pita or Naan, fresh or grilled veggies, gyros, or spread on fresh Salmon Burgers. There’s a few Greek staple recipes that are in my summer tool belt. The first is Greek Salad, the second is Beet…
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Fluffy Blueberry Pancakes in 20 Minutes!
A fluffy blueberry pancake breakfast in just 20 minutes (while still in your PJs) is the best kind of morning. Once you know how to make blueberry pancakes from scratch, you’ll never go back to store-bought mix again! These pancakes are fluffy and fabulous. The key ingredient? Buttermilk! The acid in the buttermilk helps your pancakes rise, yielding extra fluffy, tender cakes. The buttermilk, along with a splash of vanilla…
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How to Cook Scallops: Pan Seared Scallops
Learn how to cook scallops like a pro so you can dazzle the family, a dinner date or friends with crispy on the outside, soft on the inside seared scallops. All you need is a pan, butter or oil, and fresh sea scallops. These restaurant-quality seared scallops are ready in just 2 minutes. You might wonder how in the world restaurants cook scallops so that they have a deep, crispy…
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Easy Zucchini Muffins
These zucchini muffins are extra moist and fluffy, and easy to make. With warm baking spices and a touch of sweetness, the kids won’t even know there’s zucchini in them! These muffins can be made in less than 45 minutes from start to finish (yes, homemade warm zucchini muffins just 45 minutes from now). If your stomach’s rumbling, yours isn’t the only one! Don’t stop there: try these Strawberry Muffins…
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