With salty crunch from pretzels and a ribbon of caramel, Salted Caramel Pretzel Brownies are rich, fudgy and quick to make. They bake in an 8×8 pan and make 9 larger or 16 bite-sized brownies. Much like Banana Bread, I’m a firm believer that a person can never have too many brownie recipes. And while…
I know it can be hard for some of us to get excited about tofu, but I challenge you to resist eating every sweet and spicy nugget of Sweet Thai Chili Baked Tofu straight out of the oven. It’s guaranteed to be your new favorite way to serve this vegetarian protein! You might assume that…
This Elote Pasta Carbonara is a complete mash-up, featuring the flavors of Elote (Mexican Street Corn) in a creamy, saucy Italian-inspired pasta. The result is a fast and colorful pasta that is the stuff summer dreams are made of. I have a long time love of pasta carbonara. Even though I’ve learned that it’s easy…
Naturally sweetened, Watermelon Margaritas are fresh, tart, and perfect for summer. Blend up a batch to sip and share this weekend! It’s no secret that I love a blended watermelon drink. I make many batches of these alcohol-free Watermelon Lime Coolers between May and August each year. They’re guaranteed to cool everyone down when the weather…
How on earth is it almost May!? After a very chilly spring here in Kansas City (including our late April snow), I’m so ready for warmer weather, summery meals, and plenty of time outside. The start of May also means Cinco de Mayo which is a fun reason to break out some of your favorite…
Creamy Chicken Enchilada Casserole is filled with protein-packed shredded chicken and pinto beans in a creamy, cheesy white sauce flavored with salsa verde. No need to roll the tortillas – just layer all of the ingredients in a dish and bake. Can a person ever have too many enchilada casserole recipes? Surely not. As often…
Sheet Pan Hash Browns and Eggs with Avocado Salsa is a fresh, savory breakfast all on one sheet pan! There’s no need to break out a skillet when you can bake hash browns and top them with eggs right in the oven. Finish it all with fresh avocado and tomato salsa. Birthday week is complete….
Easy, fast, and healthy too – Instant Pot Tex Mex Chicken and Brown Rice Stew is a perfect cozy meal for weeknights that can be made in under 30 minutes. Add your favorite toppings – cilantro, avocados, sour cream, and tortilla chips for crunch. I’ve spent the entire week feeling a bit behind, but everything…
Better than takeout and faster too! A sweet, savory sauce coating tender chicken and crunchy cashews make Sticky Cashew Chicken a weeknight winner. Happy Monday! It’s such a busy week over here. My sister-in-law is in town (Ellen!!) for Molly and Clara’s birthday festivities. They’re turning seven – how can it be!? There will certainly…
