Why We Love this Maryland Crab Cakes Recipe We love fresh seafood dishes around here. From Smoky Oven Baked Salmon made with Alaskan salmon and the Best Maine Lobster Rolls, to Authentic New Orleans Seafood Gumbo featuring Gulf shrimp and crawfish, coastal recipes that highlight regional ingredients are some of our favorites. So, of course, we just had to share the Perfect Maryland Crab Cakes recipe with you, too! To me, the best crab cakes are the Maryland-style Crab Cakes with very little filler....

Not all my recipes have a back-story. Sometimes they are just things we come up with in our kitchen that we feel are worth sharing. However, today’s recipe is connected to one of my very earliest food memories, and is therefore near and dear to my heart. When I was a very little girl, my parents would sometimes take us to a family owned Mexican restaurant, after church on Sundays....

For a while now, palm oil has had a bad rap- not eco-friendly, contains saturated fat and not good for the body. In the recent years, that theory is quickly changing into palm oil is good for you, and “labeled better for you than butter”. With all these chattering going on about palm oil, nothing could surprise me more than finding palm oil at Trader Joes. Yes, you heard right Trader Joes....

Why We Love This Paleo Nut Bars Recipe I’ve made healthy granola bars, energy bars, and energy balls plenty of times before. However, my latest Paleo Bar Recipe with Chocolate Drizzle is a real winner, because it’s made solely out of nuts, Wholesome!™ organic, non-GMO sweeteners, and a little spice. Both of my kids LOVE this Nut Bar Recipe with Chocolate Drizzle. The reason they love them so much is that these Paleo Bars with Chocolate Drizzle are sweet and super crunchy....

While you are here, don’t forget to check out the recipe for easy strawberry Nutella toast and quick Nutella crescent rolls. What are crepes? Crepes are thin and delicate pancakes, the most loved French delicacy, traditionally made using flour, egg, salt, butter or oil, milk, and or water, folded over or rolled up and served. Crêpes are usually of two varieties: sweet crepes or savory galettes. You only need a basic, fluffy crepe batter recipe....

After holding out on my cravings for these Pecan Sandies, I finally gave in. Aah! I just couldn’t stop thinking about these buttery and nutty sandie cookies. That nutty aroma from the roasted pecans, the deep brown sugar, and that buttery flavor are just intoxicatingly good. What are Pecan Sandies? If this is your first time hearing about these fabulicious golden brown cookies, well, it’s time to treat yourself. Pecan Sandie Cookies, sometimes referred to as sablé, are sugar or shortbread cookies....

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Sara Lee Artesano Bread. All opinions are my own Grilled Cheese Sandwiches… An American Treasure Grilled cheese sandwiches have got to be one of the most-loved foods here in the USA. Think about it… With other popular American dishes, there are always a few who will turn their noses up. Yet with grilled cheese, it’s so simple, no one can resist! We love the crispy buttered surface flanking both slices of pillowy sandwich bread....

What is Pollo Asado? This is a simple grilled chicken dish that is all about the marinade. Our classic Pollo Asado recipe uses a traditional combination of cilantro, garlic, onion, and habanero pepper for some kick. These aromatics are pureed with achiote paste, classic Mexican spices, and both orange and lime juice. Together they create a marinade that is vibrant and sharp, and perfect for infusing tender chicken with mouthwatering flavor....

It’s officially the season for pumpkin dishes! From entrees to desserts, you can twist a lot of recipes by adding pumpkin. I personally love Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies, always have and always will, and my friends love it, too. We can’t get enough of it especially when we pair it with coffee, milk, and tea! It’s a convenient snack I enjoy anywhere at any time! Plus, I can easily make batches ahead....

Pumpkin Bread That’s Made for Dessert If it makes you feel better, go ahead and call this pumpkin cake “pumpkin bread.” But we all know the truth… These tender little loaves made with pumpkin puree, maple syrup, rustic pumpkin pie-inspired spices and butter, are most definitely pumpkin cake. I slathered them with decadent chocolate ganache just to prove my point. This Pumpkin Pound Cake means serious(ly delicious) business. Pumpkin Bread or Pumpkin Cake?...

Move over Starbucks! The best homemade version of my dearest coffee is here! Latte is an incredible combination of espresso and milk. It’s much creamier than a cappuccino, and you can drink it hot, cold, or iced, making it perfect for any time of year. This super easy, hot, and steamy drink is the perfect accompaniment for the beautiful and chilly days of fall. And if the day isn’t so chilly, you can make it cold....

Why We Love This Recipe Raita is an Indian yogurt-based condiment served with all sorts of popular dishes. It can be served as a side dish with spicy curries to help cool them down, mixed into Pulao and Biryani rice dishes to offer creamy texture, or used as a dipping sauce for Indian street foods such as Vegetable Pakora and Chicken Pakora. Raita recipes, like salsa or other popular dipping sauces, come in many variations… There are thin watery types of Raita that can be tangy or slightly sweet....

The holy month of Ramzan, or Ramadan, is here. Iftar is the time of communal gathering and breaking fast together. As the sun sets, families and friends come together and enjoy the most delicious meal. Whether you are looking for nutritious and healthy meals and drinks to break the fast or easy vegetarian recipes, you are at the right place. We have covered it all. Most of my Ramadan recipes are from Indian and Pakistani cuisine....

Why We Love This Carrot Recipe Carrot and Raisin Salad is a traditional southern side dish popular at picnics in potlucks. Crunchy, slightly chewy, perfectly sweet, earthy, and a touch creamy… This classic no-cook recipe has offers a simple combination of fresh carrots with pantry staples like mayo and honey. We’ve also given our’s toasted almonds and green onions to give it a little pop and crunch! Along with fantastic texture and taste, you’ll also love how extremely easy it is to make....

Honestly, I don’t know why it took me so long to come up with this copycat recipe because these biscuits are super easy to make! And the simple pantry-staple ingredients come together in 20 minutes! They are literally on the table in less than half an hour. Recipe Ingredients How to Make Red Lobster Cheddar Biscuits Make the Cheddar Biscuits Dry Ingredients – In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, salt, garlic powder, baking powder, and Cajun Creole seasoning....

What are Russet Potatoes? Hold on to your hats, people… If you are already a big fan of potatoes (as you should be), get ready to completely fall in love with this classic vegetable! First thing, let’s define the spud: Russet potatoes are a type of potato that is large, with a thin brown skin, and dry highly-starchy texture on the inside. The high-starch content makes russets a fabulous potato for all sorts of cooking methods, including extra fluffy mashed potatoes, potato salad, french fries, and baked potatoes....

Apparently, you’ve done this a time or two. Well, after going back and forth about the style and color of our new Shenandoah Cabinets, we decided the new ASP Kitchen will have Mission-style cabinetry in Maple Linen. Like these… Best Color for Kitchen Cabinets We always love painted and stained cabinetry as they are easy to clean and maintain. Although I love the dark espresso tones and ultra-modern door styles for this kitchen renovation, we felt the Mission Maple cabinetry was the most transitional....

Why We Love This Chicken Recipe Why just grill chicken, when you could smoke it?! Smoking chicken creates an intense depth of flavor that accentuates the juicy sweetness of the meat. Plus, it’s so easy to do! This recipe allows you to smoke boneless or bone-in chicken breast and thighs, or even a whole chicken. Coat your choice of pieces in a simple but incredibly flavorful spice blend (with only 5 ingredients!...

Sparkling Cranberry Panak is a sweet and spicy, flavorful thirst quenching drink with new and refreshing combination that will keep you cool and hydrated throughout the summer! My recipe for Cranberry Pesto Pasta was awarded 1st place in the entree category at 2016 Holiday Food Blogger Recipe Challenge. This year I decided to participate in “Summer Breeze” blogger recipe challenge by Cape Cod Select again using their premium frozen cranberries....

Why We Love Spicy Oyster Crackers Just like the table decor, the snacks should match the party, right? Hearty appetizers are a must-have for big holidays. There are always one or two fancy hors d’oeuvres before dinner parties. Of course, gotta have stacks of carbs and cheesy dips for game day. And we often bake (semi-homemade) snack crackers with delightful seasonings for those fabulous casual get-togethers with friends and family! A few large bowls brimming with crispy, flavorful, and addicting little crackers really sets the tone of a gathering....