This homemade BBQ sauce is my all-time favorite BBQ sauce. Honestly. It has a balsamic vinegar base and it’s super tangy with just the right amount of sweetness from honey. It’s dark and rich and it makes me so happy. I’ve been making this sauce for years. It was originally part of my Easy Grilled …
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Friends. This Lentil Curry might be the only lentil recipe on my site. Wait, let me check… Yep. It is. I was never a huge fan of lentils until I had lentil curry once. There was something about that cozy, porridge-like texture that screamed comfort food for me. Not all lentils end up with that …
Do you like a good fish fry? And by fish fry, I mean shrimp, too. And some fries and some kind of dipping sauce. And those pickled red onions. All of it. This particular meal was inspired by our trip to Aruba last June. I was hoping to find something uniquely “Aruban”, but honestly, it’s …
Egg Roll in a Bowl has become pretty popular lately! I’ve been making these for a few years, but for some reason never posted it. My kids LOVE these bowls. They’re on our family’s “favorite dinner list” — a very exclusive list of only unanimously voted recipes that we all love. I always hear “YAY!” …
After I posted The Best Chicken Fajitas (they really are), I tried that same marinade with some steak fajitas. You know what? It wasn’t as good with steak. Beef has a stronger flavor and needed a deeper, smokier sort of flavor. So, I got to work and created the best steak fajitas I’ve ever made! …
This simple chipotle salmon has a triple punch of sweet, smoky, & spicy! The hot honey glaze is a MUST and is super easy to make.
These tasty gluten free chicken nuggets are also grain free and have a tex-mex twist! They’re a perfect pairing with my Chipotle Vegan Queso dip!
Yep, another homemade gravlax recipe. I loved the Everything Bagel Gravlax so much I decided to take cured salmon in another direction. This version was especially good in a sushi or poke-style bowl. I’ll share the one I made below!
Indian food is the best. I love playing with Indian flavors and spices. It makes me so happy. Have you ever had Saag Paneer? It’s a spinach/greens (saag) curry with fresh cheese cubes (paneer). It’s one of my all-time favorites. I had this bright idea of swapping out the cheese cubes for chicken and tweaking …
This instant pot recipe for tender Shredded Beef with Green Chile is perfect for taco night! This juicy beef that requires no chopping makes for easy preparation. Serve with tacos, salads, burritos, or on a bed of rice or grains.
Now that Everything Bagel Seasoning is a household staple, how have you been using it? Are you sprinkling it on everything? I love all of the Everything Bagel-ized products at Trader Joe’s — including their Everything Bagel Gravlax. Are you a gravlax fan? Gravlax (or cured salmon) is surprisingly easy to make and MUCH more …
This delicious tamale pie with tender shredded chicken and green chile sauce is made with millet flour and is gluten-free and corn-free! What’s a tamale pie? Tamale pies are a tex-mex shortcut to get the flavors you love from tamales without all of the labor-intensive prep. The filling is usually meat or vegetables in a …
This easy sausage & rice skillet is one of my favorite ONE PAN meals. And bonus — it’s done in about 30 minutes! (And everyone will like it. Honest.)
Instant Pot Pot Roast with Gravy I wanted this Instant Pot pot roast to be easy enough to make on a weeknight, but special enough to make for company. (Those kinds of recipes are the best, amiright?) I also LOVE fresh rosemary and garlic — especially together. They make such a delicious pot roast and …
Friends, I had a hard time reigning in this wild rice salad recipe. This is literally a “choose your own adventure” situation, and I wanted to ADD ALL THE THINGS. BUT. I thought it would be better posted as a base. A jumping off point, if you will. However you choose to make it, it’s …
Have any of you tried my Paleo Zucchini Flatbread? I posted it in 2016 and ever since I’ve wanted to make them into little sandwich wraps. My flatbread recipe worked beautifully! And I tried it with spaghetti squash and got great results, too. (More on that in the recipe notes below.)
I realize that the Internet probably has enough Instant Pot shredded chicken recipes (especially for tacos), but I feel like it needs one more. (Maybe more than that. I’m not promising this is the last shredded chicken recipe I’ll ever post.)
*I’ve partnered with Walmart for this post. Any comments or opinions shared are my own.* My favorite kinds of meals are the ones that require the least amount of brain power. They’re ones that I can make from things I have on hand or grab a couple of things from the store without consulting a …
Have a sablefish fillet and wondering how to cook it? Good news! Sablefish is just as versatile as other types of white fish and easy to prepare! This sablefish recipe is prepped on the grill with a fresh herb oil drizzle. (It’s easier than it sounds. Promise.) How to cook Sablefish and why you’ll love …
Cooking dry beans used to be a laborious project, but with this Instant Pot black beans recipe you can have them done so quickly! And no simmering pots to watch on the stove! If you’re looking for a Mexican inspired black beans recipe, you MUST try this one. It’s richly flavored with chipotles, oranges, and …
Indian has always been a huge favorite of mine. And Steve’s. Since the early college days of our marriage when we’d splurge $35 for our anniversary at Bombay House in Provo, UT. We LOVED the rich, flavorful curries and the warm, chewy naan bread. *swoon* Steve started dropping hints about cooking Indian food at home …
Making ribs doesn’t have to be a big, laborious project if you have an Instant Pot! Just spread a simple rub on them, let the Instant Pot make them fall-off-the-bone tender, and finish them off under the broiler with your favorite BBQ sauce! You will love this Instant Pot Ribs Recipe I swear Instant Pots …
Oh man. I don’t remember the last time that I posted something with ooey-gooey cheesiness. It doesn’t happen that often these days, but I felt like this spaghetti squash bake could be an exception. But first, Steve’s a patient guy. Have I ever talked about this? When we’re at a restaurant and we’re eating something …
Using your Instant Pot to make homemade bone broth is a game changer! No more simmering stock pots on the stove all day making your house smell soup. Once you make it this way, you’ll never go back. I don’t miss babysitting a big simmering stock pot on the stove for 24 hours! Making bone …
Does the thought of prepping a whole chicken freak you out? I’ve been told this by a lot of people which is why I wrote a monster post to explain why it’s actually easy. And I attempted to answer all of the questions you might have. But, first I want to tell you a story …