You probably might be too busy right now trying to catch up with all the work, so I’ve come here to share with you easy recipes that you can whip up quickly for your family without too much labor in the kitchen. It’s as good as those you order in fancy restaurants. Who would’ve thought that chicken marsala can be this easy to prepare at home? What is chicken marsala?...

I’ve been trying my very best to stay off the stove or oven for quite a while now. But whenever I feel like I’ve been munching on all the “healthy green stuff” for three days in a row, I settle for something like this easy Mexican dish Chicken Quesadilla Before you fret out, this quesadilla here is very easy to make using just a handful of pantry ingredients. And the kids would love it as well....

Christmas Creme Brulee My first memory of eating creme brulee was 18 years ago when I had just started dating Lt. Dan. He took me to a steak house we both thought was extremely elegant at that time. After an enormous meal, he picked up the dessert menu and said, “I don’t care how full we are, we have to order the creme brulee here.” I didn’t know what creme brulee was, but the way he talked about it made me weak with curiosity....

Coconut Pie Recipe (with Cream of Coconut) A few months back, I posted this fluffy banana cream pie recipe and had so many questions about how to turn it into a coconut cream pie, that I thought I better come up with an answer. See how this works? You demand, I deliver. wink Of course, this was no trouble for me. I adore all coconut cream recipes and was happy to oblige....

Puff-puff is a West African traditional fried dough that is sold in every neighborhood, on street corners, in West Africa. They are impossible to resist once you take a bite. It is comparable to yeast doughnuts with less sugar and with a sort of fermented yeast taste. If you were to vote on the most popular West African snack, I think puff-puff would probably win big. I put a twist on this classic African snack by adding coconut and coconut milk....

Don’t miss to check out our popular spinach artichoke dip, hummus dip or roasted eggplant dip. Why you’’ll love this recipe? Easy to make: Cream cheese olive dip or spread is a quick and easy appetizer. It requires few ingredients and is ready in less than 10 minutes. Make-ahead: You can make cream cheese olive dip or spread ahead and store it in the fridge until you’re ready to serve, making it convenient for parties and gatherings....

Why We Love Creamy Pesto Sauce Bright and zesty pesto tastes just like summer. It is packed with garden-fresh basil, a hint of lemon, and lots of garlic. There is no real cooking necessary, so it’s perfect for preparing on a hot day when you don’t want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. You can even make a large batch to keep in the fridge and enjoy for several days....

Why We Love This Creamy Vegetable Soup Recipe This amazing Creamy Vegetable Soup is such a quick and easy recipe, we think it’s a great addition to your weekly meal plan. It is SO creamy and flavorful, and is a fabulous way to get anyone to eat their vegetables! You’ll love that it requires minimal chopping but offers maximum veggie intake… We are using bags of frozen vegetables so that the only two ingredients you need to chop are an onion and a couple of celery stocks....

Why We Love Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin Seriously, aren’t slow cooker recipes just the best? Known as “set it and forget it” dishes, nearly all of our family’s most beloved and frequently eaten dinners are made using the handy-dandy, stress-free crockpot. Just layer your ingredients in the pot in the morning, close the lid, and set the timer. In a matter of hours, you’ve got a complete hot meal that’s ready to enjoy....

Easy Shepherd’s Pie Recipe in the Crockpot To me, Saint Patrick’s Day signifies the beginning of spring. Here in the Blue Ridge, we usually see fresh green buds making their first appearance around that time… and I’ve worn short sleeves at least a time or two by March 17th as well. Even though these are small accomplishments (if they can be called accomplishments at all) I always feel I have extra cause to celebrate on Saint Paddy’s Day....

My family always looks forward to apple picking this time of year. The kids enjoy climbing up on daddy’s broad shoulders to reach for juicy autumn orbs tucked beneath leafy branches. They get even more excited about all the other glorious things you find at an apple orchard… Farm animals to feed, hay rides, play areas, and decedent apple treats! Henderson county, just south of us, is known for having more apple orchards than any other county in the US....

But you know me and my love of giant cakes.. Of course I took it too far and coloured it all and made a giant ombré pinata kind of thing. But it’s almost the law to eat a bag of two of Mini Eggs at this time of year – right? Also, the recipe for Cadbury’s Mini Eggs has not changed. Unlike the controversy surrounding Creme Eggs, these little beauts remain the same as always....

The Best Almond Flour Pancake Recipe Who doesn’t love a big stack of fluffy, flavorful, melt-in-your-mouth pancakes for breakfast? This classic morning favorite has been tweaked time and time again to create a treasure trove of available recipes. We love different options like Easy Carrot Cake Pancakes with Cream Cheese Maple Syrup, Toffee Nut Pancakes, Cinnamon Pancakes and Peach Syrup, and even Cornmeal Pancakes with Orange Syrup. These Almond Flour Pancakes are a healthier option that doesn’t give up any of the comforting flavor and pancake fluffiness you know and love....

Why Broiling Makes Great Salmon Of all the methods we can use for cooking salmon, broiling has to be close to the top. I’m not going to lie; grilling is still my passion. However, time and the weather sometimes get in the way. Broiling to the rescue! This incredibly simple broiled salmon recipe is your canvas for serving a luscious meal. And it’s really easy even for beginning cooks. So when life hits you hard, take a break with fast and easy deliciousness that’s good for you, too....

Well now it’s time for the Rolo Rocky Road and I think you’re going to love it as much as we do! It’s so simple and easily made with bits and bobs you have in the cupboard. It’s also always a show-stopper when you give it as a gift or bring it out of the cake tin. This is a fantastic recipe to make with the kids too and a great introduction to baking....

About Vegetable Pasta Soup Are you a vegetable lover like me and love to add veggies to all your recipes wherever you get a chance? I always look for new ways to add veggies to our diet. True story, I even started blending veggies into my morning smoothies when I joined the gym. Soups are another easy way to incorporate veggies into your daily diet. A bowl of delicious soup, along with an entree will keep you full and running until your next meal time....

I kept putting it off in favor of other new recipes – baking up a storm in the kitchen. After making it this weekend, it reminded me of why I cook it often – my taste buds danced with joy. Wow! I can’t believe I had not made this in two months! Eru soup is made using the creeping planting Gnetum africanum – an evergreen vine that grows wild in the forests of Central and West Africa....

If you’re asking yourself, “What is firecracker shrimp?” you are in for a real treat. This is a must-try spicy shrimp dish that is fabulously flavorful and super straightforward to make. One bite and your next question will be, “Firecracker shrimp, where have you been all my life?” 😜 Truly, there is so much to love about firecracker shrimp. The combination of crunchy, tender, and sticky textures and the vibrant flavors make just about everyone a fan....

Then there are dietary restrictions and gluten sensitivity. If that is your concern, my heart goes out to you. You can use my list of Gluten-Free Flour Substitutions! I regularly use several types of flour. Each one has a unique texture and contributes to the dish’s flavor or dessert in its own way. For example, it may be dough or the thickener in a sauce. It may be rich and creamy, light and fluffy, or flaky and sweet....

Recipe card Crispy fried chicken wings recipe Chicken wings are to die for. If you are looking for a change in flavor for your chicken wings, then you should try this out—perfect appetizer for dinner parties, the upcoming Super Bowl, or any game night. The combination of garlic, cream, and butter gives the wings a unique and amazing flavor. Ingredients Chicken wings: Use chicken drumettes or flats or both.Baking powder: This is a secret ingredient that makes the skin of the wings crisper....