Mozzarella sticks are very easy to make at home. They’re deep-fried until golden and crispy on the outside, with melted gooey cheese on the inside. They’re so good and take just minutes to fry! Try dipping them in a marinara sauce! Ingredients 2 large eggs, beaten ¼ cup water 1 ½ cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs ½ teaspoon garlic salt ⅔ cup all-purpose flour ⅓ cup cornstarch […]
Bruschetta is a classic Italian appetizer that is easy to make at home. Toasted bread is topped with tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and fresh basil. Use a high-quality balsamic vinegar for best results. Ingredients 1 loaf French bread, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 8 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced ⅓ cup chopped fresh basil 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, freshly grated 2 cloves garlic, […]
This Thanksgiving apple sausage stuffing is fantastic! It is very flavorful and fresh-tasting. This recipe will stuff a 10-pound turkey (which serves six) plus extra. I replaced the usual pork sausage with much healthier turkey sausage. Other dried fruits may also be used in place of cranberries. Ingredients 3 ¾ cups cubed white bread 1 ½ cups cubed whole […]
This Mexican quinoa dish is one of those one-skillet recipes that’s perfect for feeding a large family. And the kids love it! Serve it for Cinco de Mayo or any night of the week. Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium jalapeño pepper, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes 1 cup yellow […]
This chicken and asparagus pasta is light but super tasty. Made with fresh asparagus and seasoned chicken. Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) package dried penne pasta 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cut into cubes ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, or more to taste salt and ground black pepper to taste ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth 1 bunch slender asparagus spears, trimmed, […]
This antipasto salad is colorful and easy to make. After searching for a recipe for an antipasto salad that I had envisioned in my head, I gave up and just decided to create one myself. I made this dish for a party, and everyone couldn’t stop talking about it. The ratio of meat, cheese, and […]
This is my new favorite quinoa dish. It is super simple. Ingredients 2 cups water 1 cup quinoa 1 (12 ounce) package frozen corn and black bean vegetable blend (such as Archer Farms®) Directions Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed, 15 to […]
My family has been making this for years, and it is my absolute favorite dish! Ingredients 2 cups macaroni 2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained 1 onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 ½ cups mayonnaise 2 tablespoons prepared mustard salt to taste ground black pepper to taste Directions Cook noodles in a large pot of boiling water until al […]
For a beautiful, flavorful cold salad and a wonderful variation from the standards, try this easy and delicious couscous. Shrimp and tomatoes are tossed with couscous and feta cheese, then dressed in a garlic vinaigrette. Always a hit, and never goes to waste. Ingredients 2 cups couscous 2 cups water ¾ cup olive oil ¼ cup apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon ground cumin […]
This vegetable korma recipe is an easy vegetarian curry. It’s rich, creamy, mildly spiced, and extremely flavorful. Serve with naan and rice. Ingredients 1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil 1 small onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root 4 carrots, cubed 2 potatoes, cubed 1 (4 ounce) can tomato sauce 3 tablespoons ground unsalted cashews 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and sliced 1 ½ tablespoons curry powder 2 teaspoons salt 1 cup heavy cream […]