Fall means cool-weather get togethers involving everything from apple-picking to tailgating. Party food like wings are always a favorite, but they can be a bit fussy. Skip the fuss and use your oven to make a big batch of sweet and spicy wings for your next gathering.
Pasta doesn't have to spend all of its time with tomato sauce. Grab some Louisiana fun and toss it with the great flavors you've come to love in jambalaya and have dinner on the table in less than a half an hour. Now there's a reason to celebrate!
Coating your Thanksgiving bird in a mayonnaise mixture seals in moisture and creates a beautifully-seasoned crust for your holiday entertaining. Add the traditional side dishes and no one will ever know the secret … unless you decide it needs to be shared!
Meal planning, grocery shopping and cooking can be an arduous tasks for any household. For a home of one though, it's a whole different struggle. With the right plan and approach, cooking for yourself doesn't have to be daunting and dreadful. It can be a pleasant and healthy experience.
Health advice often leaves us wondering what, if anything, we can eat. Fear not: food doesn't need to be your enemy and finding healthy ways to incorporate your favorite foods isn't impossible. This time around, we're looking at meat.
Give meatballs a fun twist with a tangy ginger sauce brimming with flavor. This easy dish uses your crockpot and your favorite jarred sauces to make a great appetizer or main dish for your entertaining needs. Easy to make gluten free, too!
Move over, meatball subs, it's time to serve them with a twist! Turkish inspired beef kofta sandwiches combine fresh ingredients with fragrant, seasoned beef meatballs that are baked in a hot oven to help keep them lean. Dinner is served!
You know the only solutions to weight management are eating fewer calories and burning more calories. But which of the two is more important and effective?
Some boxed pasta, leftover chicken, and fresh vegetables become easy lo mein when a simple sauce is added to bring it all together. Everything from snow peas and mushrooms to broccoli and peppers are packed into this healthy meal.
A couple of days ago, I shared a recent smoking success involving a pork roast. Lest you think I've forgotten my tried and true smoked chicken, I'm now sharing a version that got a spicy-sweet brining before finding the coals.
Part of the autumn season involves incorporating pumpkin into recipes both sweet and savory. So hot, crumbly scones studded with chocolate and packed with pumpkin are a lovely addition to the cravings of the festive breakfast season.
Menu planning is the art of planning your menu ahead of time. With the right skills, you can plan for a day, a week, or even a month. There are many advantages of menu planning and that's why thousands of parents like to plan their meals so that kids can get a healthy diet. Some benefits of menu planning are saving of time and money, healthy eating, and less wastage of food. So take some time this weekend to start your own good habit!
Classic potato salad gets a Mexican street corn makeover! Everything from tender corn and golden potatoes to roasted chiles and sharp cheese bring a wide range of colors and flavors to summer's favorite side dish.
Mexico's "Fifth of May" festivities are a perfect excuse to entertain friends. Hosting a Cinco de Mayo party to celebrate Mexican culture doesn't have to be overwhelming. You can turn up the heat with outstanding party decor and a menu to match from author and television host, Sandra Lee.
A dessert that looks and tastes like sunshine, this clever cake is surprisingly easy to make and downright unforgettable on your fork. Save this recipe for when you have access to super sweet, thin skinned Meyer lemons and get ready to wow anyone lucky enough to have a slice!
A quick stir fry with fun ingredients like venison, glass noodles, broccoli romanesco, mushrooms, and more will get dinner on the table in a way that has you satisfying your Chinese takeout craving while still knowing every ingredient that goes into your meal.
Tomato season is the best time to make fresh chicken parmesan because vine-ripened tomatoes need precious little to shine when in season. Simply slice them and bake them between layers of beautifully breaded chicken and grated cheese and dinner's done!
A creamy chicken and spinach dish comes together in minutes on a busy night. Serve it over your favorite hot cooked pasta or slice the chicken and toss it with the pasta for a great meal that will reheat easily the next day for lunch.
This simple dip is sure to be an appetizer that steals the show. Super creamy brie gets crowned with fresh chopped tomatoes and basil and then ringed with a balsamic pesto that serves to up the offerings this dip brings to the table.
This site is devoted to providing nutritious recipes, healthy habits, and easy household tips for people with active lives. While we've called our site Seasoned Cooking, it is about much more than cooking. It is about healthy lifestyles. It is about living in today's world and enjoying it. It is about providing ideas that can season more than your food; we want to help season your life.
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Enjoy a classy meal that can play equally well at breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Treat the father figures in your life to cheesy polenta crowned with spicy Cajun shrimp for a meal that's quick, delicious, and looking for all kinds of great sides.
