With Christmas in the rear view mirror and New Year's Eve heading our way, maybe a pause to enjoy the little calm before these two mammoth holidays is in order. And what better way to do that than to enjoy a simple, yet decadent brunch?
Traditionally, the day after Thanksgiving involves soup and it can be very simple if you plan ahead and prep some of it in advance and rely on leftovers for the rest! Enjoy the simpler things and take the day off.
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we're tossing a couple comfort food classics into the rotation to make weeknight meals easy while you plan for the big day. First up, a chicken casserole showcasing the flavors of bacon, ranch, and cheese!
A meatloaf-like meatball recipe gets a tex-mex twist and taco meatballs are born! Use them in a south-of-the-border pasta dish or as the star of your new favorite, a taco meatball sub sandwich. If you're like me, you'll double or triple the recipe and freeze some for later.
I often make salads in the summer that last well in the refrigerator and serve as lunches during the week for me. So it will come as no surprise that some of my favorites include tender lentils. In fact, I've been known to keep a bowl of cooked lentils on hand to make salads super fast!
The key to quick, juicy grilled chicken is parboiling and an amazing mop sauce. Parboiling makes time on the grill quick and is a great solution to questions about weekday grilling. Parboil in advance and you can have amazing grilled chicken on the table in less than half an hour!
I love the creativity and artistry that comes with assembling bowl dinners, whether they are steaming noodle bowls or spicy burrito bowls. Now, with warmer weather upon us and circumstances begging for simple food that can be enjoyed outdoors, it's time for poke!
Celebrate National Soyfoods Month and the return of fresh produce with some great soy-filled salad recipes. With flavors ranging from southwestern barbeque to Mediterranean chopped veggies, you'll be glad you did.
As winter clings on, adding some brightness to your table while also warming up a bit is a good idea. Get just that with a rich, creamy roasted garlic tomato bisque. On its own or paired with a perfect grilled cheese sandwich, it's what you want for lunch or dinner.
No, it's not "bone broth" … it's stock and it's simple to make, delicious, and one of the most versatile ingredients that will ever grace your kitchen. Get the basics on making it, why it works, and how you can do a little homework to make it simpler still.
