This Roasted Spring Vegetable and Crispy Farro Salad is the ultimate way to enjoy the season's best produce. It's loaded with a colorful mix of roasted veggies like carrots, asparagus, snap peas, radishes, and more, which get an amazing caramelized flavor! Then it's tossed with nutty crispy farro, peppery arugula, tangy feta, and a herby...
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Crispy Baked Chicken Wings
These Crispy Baked Chicken Wings are so shatteringly crisp that your guests will hardly believe that they’ve never been battered, breaded, or fried. This healthier and hassle-free chicken wing recipe is a major must-make for parties, and it’s all thanks to one simple, special ingredient. Alright, internet skeptics. I know the deal, I’m one of...
Crispy Baked Carrot Fries
At only 170 calories per serving, Crispy Baked Carrot Fries are the perfect healthy side dish to satisfy your french fry cravings without the guilt. These surprisingly delicious, seasoned carrot fries are made without the hassle (and excess oil) of deep-frying, and they taste like sweet potato fries! FRIES MADE FROM CARROTS? If you had...
Chili Garlic Noodles with Crispy Tofu
If you’re craving spicy Asian food, these Chili Garlic Noodles with Crispy Tofu are saucy satisfaction in a bowl. Make it a big bowl, by the way, because you’re going to want to load up. The noodles can be served hot, cold, or at room temperature and-- bonus-- they taste even better when made ahead...
Crispy Cheddar Chipotle Chicken Fajitas
With classic fajita ingredients piled high in crispy cheddar-adorned tortillas and finished with a 3-ingredient chipotle crema, this recipe is bound to be your new Tex-Mex favorite. Crispy Cheddar Chipotle Chicken Fajitas make for an easy, flavor-packed, and picky-eater-approved weeknight dinner. CRISPY CHEDDAR CHIPOTLE CHICKEN FAJITAS I know that I do this whole food blogging...
Spicy, Crispy, Orange Beef
Spicy, Crispy Orange Beef is a Chinese takeout classic featuring thin slices of crisp sirloin steak that are tossed in a spicy, sweet, and savory orange sauce. You can make it at home in less time than it takes to get delivery. (And it'll taste better, too!) My aunt and uncle are hosting a...
Pan-Fried Garlic Butter Steak with Crispy Potatoes and Asparagus
Pan-Fried Garlic Butter Steak with Crispy Potatoes and Asparagus. Meet the equally simple and sexy date night meal that will change the way you tackle romantic dinners forever. The key? A high heat sear on the steak followed by lots of basting with garlicky herb butter to finish off the cooking process. At the risk...
5 Ingredient Crispy Smoked Gouda Cheese Balls
5 Ingredient Crispy Smoked Gouda Cheese Balls. At parties, cheesy appetizers are always a hit. These cheese balls, with their crisp outside, airy inside, and smoky flavor are no exception. They take only 30 minutes to put together, and they're absolutely addictive. A few months ago, I decided not to host New Year's Eve this...
Korean-Inspired Crispy Tofu Tacos
Korean-Inspired Crispy Tofu Tacos. Learn the secret to making the best crispy tofu and serve it in flavor-packed tacos with crunchy slaw and quick pickles. This recipe for Korean-Inspired Crispy Tofu Tacos has also been featured on Serious Eats. I'm not sure if, between all of ground beef and chicken breast recipes recipes I've posted here,...
Crispy Hearts of Palm Tacos with Chipotle Baja Sauce
This post is sponsored by Reese Specialty Foods, who inspired me to broaden my taco horizons-- for which I’m always grateful. Once you try these Crispy Hearts of Palm Tacos with Chipotle Baja Sauce, trust me, you’ll be grateful, too.
Crispy Chicken Tacos with Avocado Buttermilk Ranch
I'm not sure of the technical way to measure the greatness of a meal (if such a thing exists), but I want to say that it's probably "how likely would it be that I'd happily-- maybe even eagerly-- eat this on an already painfully full stomach?" Because you know what? I spent this weekend raiding...
Crispy Cranberry-Herb Butter Butterflied Turkey with Roasted Vegetables
See all of those glorious blackened bits? I bet you can't make this turkey and not pick off some of those morsels to eat them before serving. Go on and try-- call it an impossible exercise in self-restraint. Just like with any "blackened" recipe, the charred bits on this Crispy Cranberry-Herb Butter Butterflied Turkey with Roasted Vegetables are the...
30 Minute Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta with Crispy Sage
Hello, ladies and gentlemen. I'm extremely honored and humbled to be here today, accepting the prestigious Totally-Made-Up Tickle Their Tastebuds Award for my accomplishment of converting two picky adult-males into squash and unusual cheese eaters. Many said that it could not be done. Some alleged that my 30 Minute Creamy Butternut Squash with Crispy Sage recipe wouldn't...
Irish Baked Potato Soup with Corned Beef and Crispy Leeks
My love story with potato soup is on a better-than-Twilight, stronger than Kim and Kanye, transgressing all pop culture kind of level. It's the real deal. And if you're with me (whether or not you're Irish, and while we're at it, whether or not you have any idea what I'm talking about at all right...
Crispy Tabasco Zucchini Chips
I'm a snacker. I could eat the most amazing meals all day long but still feel lost without something salty to munch on in-between. This, unfortunately, does not always make it easy to stay in the same pant size, if you know what I'm saying. I have a tendency to blissfully eat an entire bag...
Crispy Salami Chips with Warm Muffuletta Dip
You know how, on the best pizza slices, the pepperoni forms little cups that get super crunchy along the edges and it's the most delicious thing to ever happen to cured meat? Or when you get the entire strip of bacon (including the fatty streaks) to get crispy without burning it, and it's like a...
Crispy-Skinned Baked Chicken Wings + Honey Chipotle Garlic Sauce
IÂ am not what we'd call "proper" when it comes to table manners. Â I rest my elbows on the table. Â I devour my dinner in record time. Â If I chew on gristle or bone, I'll stick my hands right in my mouth and pick it out without a second thought. Â When I eat, I can guarantee...
Crispy Sea Salt and Vinegar Roasted Potatoes
Ever since making the Crispy-Outside Creamy-Inside Garlic Herb Potatoes, I have been totally and utterly obsessed with making the perfect potato side dishes. Â When done properly, potatoes can actually be the stars of your meal, and they fly off the plate like nothing you've ever seen before. Â Especially if that plate happens to be placed...
Crispy-Outside Creamy-Inside Garlic Herb Potatoes
I know that the name of this side dish is on the brink of ridiculousness, but I could not, for the life of me, think of a way to describe them that gave them justice. They're so flavorful from the chicken stock, herbs, and garlic, and they have that texture combination that makes you swoon--...
Roasted Garlic and White Bean Soup with Crispy Prosciutto
It's supposed to start getting warmer soon right? Â I really hope so, because I for one have had enough of long days of shoveling and nights when no matter how many blankets I pile on my bed, I'm still freezing cold. Â One thing I'm not sick of, though, is getting cozy with a bowl of...
Quesabirria Tacos (Beef Birria Tacos)
Irresistible Quesabirria Tacos are a Tijuanan fusion of two Mexican staples - quesadillas and birria de res! They start with corn tortillas that are quickly dipped in the rich birria consommé before being filled with shredded beef and melted cheese. The assembled tacos then get crisped up on the griddle or skillet. Serve these saucy...
How to Brown Butter
Browning butter is a simple cooking technique that transforms everyday butter into a flavor factory. With just a few minutes of stovetop simmering, you can bring out nutty, toasted notes that take everyday recipes to the next level. Learn how to brown butter properly to make decadent brown butter cookies, cakes, pasta and more. There's...
Sweet & Spicy Gochujang Chicken Quesadillas
These Gochujang Chicken Quesadillas are the sweet, spicy, crispy, cheesy lovechild of Korean and Mexican cuisines. Featuring glazed shredded chicken, gooey melted cheese, and a gochujang crema, there’s a whole lot of flavor in these portable packages. Serve with crunchy quick-pickled veggies for a party or meal prep hit! Thank you Karo® Syrup for sponsoring...
Clafoutis Recipe
This classic clafoutis recipe is the perfect light and fluffy French dessert, bursting with juicy fresh fruit nestled in a cloud-like baked custard. This recipe features the traditional cherry variation, but you can use any fruit you desire, from assorted berries to slices of peaches or plums. The easiest from-scratch dessert you'll ever make. Clafoutis...
How to Make Crostini and Bruschetta Toast
Crostini and Bruschetta Toast are simple and delicious appetizers featuring a crunchy bread base that becomes the perfect canvas for an array of flavorful toppings. They're also a fantastic way to breathe new life into stale baguettes, transforming them into crowd-pleasing crispy treats for any occasion. Once you discover how easy they are to prepare...
Asparagus Tart with Prosciutto and Burrata
This Asparagus Tart with Prosciutto and Burrata will change your entertaining game forever. With a flaky, golden puff pastry base, a lemony herbed ricotta filling, crispy prosciutto, creamy burrata, and fresh asparagus on top, this savory Asparagus Tart is filled with flavor. But don't worry, all of that deliciousness doesn't take much effort at all....
Easy No-Knead Artisan Bread
When you make this Easy No-Knead Artisan Bread, time does all the hard work for you. This foolproof recipe will teach you how to make bakery-style bread (without the industrial-grade equipment, of course.) This simple, delicious bread recipe requires minimal effort but produces a crusty, flavorful, and-- maybe most importantly-- forgiving loaf that even a...
Easy Buffalo Chicken Sliders
This post is sponsored by Heluva Good! Dips. All thoughts and opinions are my own. This post may contain affiliate sales links. Please see disclaimer policy for full details. These Buffalo Chicken Sliders are loaded up with spicy buffalo sauce-tossed chicken, gooey melted cheese, and creamy ranch slaw, all nestled between garlic-butter brushed brioche buns....
No-Knead Garlic and Rosemary Focaccia
This EASY No-Knead Garlic and Rosemary Focaccia is all about letting time do all of the hard work for you. With just 20 minutes of easy active prep time, you can make an amazingly chewy, creamy garlic-studded, crisp-crusted, tender bread. Who knew that the key to the tastiest bread you've ever sunken your teeth into...
Asian Smashed Cucumber Salad
Cool cucumbers, hot chili flakes, and a generous amount of garlic are just a few of the ingredients that make this flavor-forward, Asian-style cucumber salad so good. It's the perfect refreshing side dish, meal prep salad, or big-hit potluck contribution. Now that I've harvested the last of this year's cucumber bounty, I have to answer...
Foolproof Ricotta Gnocchi (Gnudi)
Did you know that you can make tender, restaurant-quality gnocchi at home in less time than it'd take for takeout to arrive? It's almost unbelievable that something as tasty and impressive as this ricotta gnocchi recipe could be so easy to make from scratch, but the ricotta base makes it foolproof, even for novice cooks....
Pretzel Crusted Chicken with Honey Mustard Sauce
Pretzel crumbs are the key to crispy, crunchy chicken cutlets that everyone will love. The homemade honey mustard sauce makes this Pretzel Crusted Chicken recipe even tastier. If breaded chicken cutlets didn't already resemble grown-up chicken nuggets enough, a big bag of Rold Golds is here to double-down on your childhood dinner fantasies. I'm talking...
Homemade Pita Chips
Learn how to make pita chips that crisp, golden brown, and delicious! These baked pita chips make tasty snacks on their own, or are fantastic for dunking in dips like hummus. I'll teach you how to make 4 varieties: Sea Salt, Garlic & Herb, Za'atar Seasoned, and Cinnamon Sugar! QUICK, EASY & DELICIOUS HOMEMADE PITA...
Oven Roasted Red Potatoes
These easy-to-make Oven Roasted Red Potatoes are tossed with garlic, herbs, and parmesan cheese, and then baked until beautifully golden and crisp. Serve them as-is. or finish with butter and extra fresh parsley for a truly decadent and drooled-over side dish. I'm not going to tell you that these are the perfect potatoes. Because in...
Tostones (Fried Green Plantains)
Tostones are crispy, savory, salty, golden coins of pure deliciousness. Popular throughout the Caribbean, twice-fried plantains are a snack that will make you feel like you're walking on sunshine. And once you know all the tricks, they'll come out perfectly every time. It's no secret that I didn't grow up in the Caribbean, but (probably...
The Best Soft and Chewy Sugar Cookies
If you’re looking for the ultimate recipe for soft and chewy sugar cookies, you’ve come to the right place. Not only are these cookies fantastically buttery, tender, and doughy; but they also stay soft for days on end. They’re incredibly easy to make and require no rolling out! Just like your favorite bakery cookies, but...
Harira (Moroccan Chickpea and Lentil Soup)
Harira is a comforting Moroccan soup that features chickpeas, lentils, and plenty of deep flavors from harissa paste and toasted spices. Typically, Harira soup includes ground meat, but this easy version is vegetarian (and vegan) friendly! Even better-- it mostly makes use of pantry staples, so it’s easy to stock up ahead of time and...
Make-Ahead Mashed Potato Casserole
This Make-Ahead Mashed Potato Casserole is a holiday miracle. Cooked in herbed half-and-half and topped with fried sage, you’ll swoon over the crispy-yet-creamy texture as much as all of the avoided last-minute stress. MAKE-AHEAD MASHED POTATO CASSEROLE I spend 150% of the holiday season stressed out because time management is not the strong suit of...
Perfect Garlic and Herb Roast Turkey
This Perfect Garlic and Herb Roast Turkey recipe is engineered for perfection. Three simple tricks guarantee juicy meat, tons of flavor, and ridiculously crispy skin for a Thanksgiving turkey that’s easy as pie. I’ve made my share of turkeys in the past. Brined, butterflied, tied, trussed, you name it. Two versions -- Cider and Sage...
Chipotle Butternut Squash Soup with Chorizo
If you want a comforting fall recipe that doesn’t skimp on the spice, this Chipotle Butternut Squash Soup with Chorizo is for you. This delightfully creamy butternut squash soup gets a huge punch of flavor from spicy, smoky Mexican ingredients. Canned chipotle peppers in adobo and crumbles of Mexican chorizo balance the squash’s natural sweetness,...