Recipes

A delicious salad full of french crisp greens, shredded chicken, and sweet juicy mandarin orange. Topped with slivered almonds, and crispy chow mein noodles. Hey cousins! The sun is blazing, and one of the last things I want to do is sit in a hot kitchen, so lately I’ve been enjoying garden fresh salads for lunch! One salad in particular has been in heavy rotation in my household. That salad would be a fresh mandarin orange salad. It’s quite simple to make, and I almost always have everything on hand to make it. Let me tell you what I use!...

Barbecue season is finally here. If you’re getting ready to host or attend a BBQ for the 4th of July (or any occasion) keep reading! The best barbecues are simple and laid back with an emphasis on delicious food—especially side dishes. We’ve included over 50 easy BBQ side dishes in this roundup, plus ideas for summer desserts and refreshing cocktails to enjoy with your outdoor meal. Related: 40+ Easy Picnic Food Ideas These recipes are perfect for a BBQ and any outdoor gathering like a picnic. We’ve included a mix of popular and unique recipes, like: Macaroni Salad Corn Casserole...

Learn How to Make Shredded Chicken in the Instant Pot, slow cooker, and on the stove! This comprehensive guide includes easy-to-follow instructions, cooking tips and tricks, seasoning and sauce ideas, and easy ways to use shredded chicken.  Why buy shredded chicken when it’s so easy and inexpensive to make yourself? This comprehensive guide on How to Make Shredded Chicken shows you how to make juicy, restaurant-quality shredded chicken using minimal ingredients and no fancy cooking skills. All you need is an Instant Pot, crockpot, or a pot on the stove to get it done! Shredded chicken is one of my...

If you like leftovers like I do, then you know the value in having lots of food storage containers. However, you don’t have to go broke trying to save money by making food last longer. Here are some of the best budget-friendly food storage ideas with items you may already own. These are ideas that I got from Jenn Allen, a retired chef turned cookbook author and blogger at CookWhatYouLove.com. Photo credit: Leah Ingram. Food storage container ideas There are all kinds of food storage ideas. From fancy plastics to glass and even beeswax pouches, there are plenty of ways...

A creamy and flavorful twist on traditional pesto, this Sunflower Seed Pesto is made with sunflower seeds, basil, olive oil, and nutritional yeast. Versatile, vegan, and nut-free, it's perfect for pasta, sandwiches, and more! How do you make vegan pesto without nuts? Easy! With just a couple of ingredient swaps, the process is very much the same.  [feast_advanced_jump_to] Why you'll love this recipe Simple ingredients Dairy-free and nut-free pesto Use in a variety of recipes Ingredients and substitutions Here are a few quick notes about the ingredients in this recipe. You can see a complete list of ingredients and instructions...