Who else loves a good chili?! Hearty, tomato-y, ground pieces of meat, nicely spiced, tender beans, loaded with toppings - comforting, and warming. I am a huge fan. My all-time favorite is my beef chili, inspired by my grandma's chili, which I ate loads of when I was a kid. I am always up for trying, and making various versions of chili. This turkey pumpkin chili has permanently made it onto my favorite chili list! Turkey pumpkin chili is a lighter, healthier version than your traditional … [Read more...]
Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice (Recipe)
Can we even have pumpkin season without a homemade pumpkin pie spice recipe?! I think not! It is the base of what makes pumpkin recipes - well, taste like pumpkin. Of course, there is the actual pumpkin ingredient that helps the food taste like pumpkin, but if we're being honest, there are many sweet treats that we enjoy, that do not contain any actual pumpkin, and only contain the pumpkin pie spice - we're looking at you PSL!!! And, guess what? It somehow tastes like pumpkin!! So, I … [Read more...]
Italian Marinated Chicken (4 Cooking Methods)
Italian marinated chicken is juicy, flavorful chicken that can be cooked 4 different ways, and is versatile. Serve it with a side of veggies, grains, or a salad for a simple meal. Or, cook it on the weekend, and turn it into chicken that you can have all week long. This recipe all started when I set out make 4 different chicken marinades. The other two were mediocre, at best, and this one was amazing. So, instead of 3 marinades, I am providing you with one outstanding chicken marinade … [Read more...]
Gluten Free Lemon Bars
Hello! GLUTEN FREE LEMON BARS!!! I LOVE YOU!!!!! Gluten free lemon bars are bright, sunny, perfectly balanced in tartness, and in sweetness, with a lovely soft crust. They are the ultimate dessert for winter, spring, or summer! I honestly can't think of a more classic way to showcase lemons. Maybe a lemon meringue pie, but other than that, lemon bars really takes the cake! What's great about lemon desserts, I think, is that they are meant for many seasons. During the summer, they are … [Read more...]
Sweet and Sour Chicken with Pineapple
Sweet and sour chicken - tangy, sweet, sticky sauce that is one-of-a-kind, and oddly reddish orange. It perfectly coats anything that is tossed into it. What's not to love? Especially when that sticky sweet and sour sauce is tossed with juicy chicken and served alongside sautéed onions, bell peppers, and sweet pineapple - and over fluffy white rice. What if I told you that you can make sweet and sour chicken at home? In only 40 minutes?!?! YES!!! And the … [Read more...]
Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix (6 Ingredients)
Is there anything better than a mug of creamy, chocolate-y, hot cocoa to wrap your hands around during the winter?! Yes there is! It's homemade hot cocoa mix!!! That's right! This is a recipe for making your very own hot cocoa mix. Once the bulk hot cocoa mix is made, you can effortlessly turn it into a bunch of cups of delicious, warming, hot cocoa!!! Are you READY for this?!?! You're gonna love this homemade hot cocoa mix!!! It's super easy to make, only requiring … [Read more...]
Chewy Gluten Free Molasses Cookies (+ Vegan)
If there is one flavor that makes me think of Christmas - besides peppermint - it is molasses/gingerbread. Anyone else agree? This is why we MUST make some molasses cookies to help us celebrate the season! You're going to love these gluten free molasses cookies, they are soft and chewy, with a crunchy sugar coating. They are bursting with molasses, warming spices, including plenty of ginger. They are easy to make, only one bowl is required. They are extra special when enjoyed … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs (Easy to Peel)
Hard boiled eggs are a wonderful thing. They are easy, they are a great make-ahead breakfast, or snack. They are portable. You can add them to salads, turn them into egg salad, or deviled eggs. Plus, eggs are so good for us. They are a complete protein that has essential amino acids. Not to mention, they have a lot of vitamins and minerals in them. What's not to love?! What if I told you making hard boiled eggs can be even easier with the use of the Instant pot?!?! I used … [Read more...]
Easiest Pitcher Margaritas (Made in a Blender)
Well hello there, it's my friend, the margarita!!! Was there ever a more perfect cocktail for the summer?! Tart, sweet, strong, salted rim, and served over ice for a refreshing way to celebrate the day. I don't think so. I first shared this recipe for easiest pitcher margaritas back in 2019. Since then I have made this pitcher margarita recipe countless times. I served it to numerous people, and thus, I continued to tweak it ever so slightly until it was absolutely … [Read more...]
Basil Pesto Recipe (with Almonds)
If I could only have one sauce on hand for the rest of my life, it would 100% be basil pesto!!! During the summer we grow a lot of basil, and I often end up using it to make pesto. It's a great way to use up excess basil, and it's such a versatile sauce to keep on hand. It can instantly turn boring recipes into something exciting. I love the fresh, herb-y, tangy, flavor of homemade pesto that's got a nice rich, nutty texture to it. The best part, with the help of a food processor, it is … [Read more...]
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