Rich and decadent Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting take the classic dessert to a whole new level. Incredibly moist carrot cake cupcakes loaded with warm spices and studded with crunchy toasted pecans are topped with an outrageously good brown butter cream cheese frosting amplified by toasted milk powder. These crowd-pleasing carrot...
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Roasted Spring Vegetable and Crispy Farro Salad
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...
Apple Bread with Cinnamon Swirl
This super moist, tender apple bread recipe is the perfect treat for fall. Sprinkled and swirled with cinnamon and sugar, it's a warm and flavorful quick bread that you'll make year after year. The best moist and tender quick bread Zucchini bread, banana bread, and pumpkin bread are some of my favorite things to bake--...
How To Make Balsamic Glaze
Homemade balsamic glaze is the easiest way to take all of your dishes to the next level-- and if you can boil water, you can make it. This rich, syrupy sauce highlights the complex sweet and sour flavors of good balsamic vinegar. Drizzle it over everything from steak to strawberries for an instant flavor boost!...
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...
Garlic Confit (and Homemade Garlic Oil)
Garlic lovers rejoice: You can make homemade garlic confit and garlic oil with only a few minutes of prep time. Slowly roasting garlic cloves in olive oil allows them to become mild, caramelized, and tender enough to spread with a butter knife. WHAT IS GARLIC CONFIT? The term "confit" (pronounced con-fee) is used to describe food...
Fluffy Dinner Rolls with Honey Butter Glaze
These melt-in-your-mouth dinner rolls will be the softest, most delicious rolls you'll ever sink your teeth into. The secret to rolls so irresistible that they'll outshine any main dish served alongside them? Tangzhong! Is there anything more satisfying than the compliments that come along with a plate piled high with freshly-baked, homemade dinner rolls? Yes,...
Homemade Bread (White Bread Recipe)
This super easy-to-make recipe will guide even the most novice bread bakers to a loaf of homemade white bread that's soft, tender, tall, and perfect for sandwich making. I think in the past few weeks we've all been discovering new things about ourselves. Answering the question of "what would I do in a global emergency...
Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Sheet Pan
This simple sheet pan dinner is filled with flavor (but low in carbs) thanks to andouille sausage and Cajun-spiced shrimp and vegetables. It's incredibly fast and easy for a weeknight dinner or meal prepping, and you can swap out the green beans, zucchini, and bell peppers for any veggies you have in the fridge! I'll...
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...
Mojo Verde (Canarian Green Mojo Sauce)
I'm not exaggerating-- Prepare to put Mojo Sauce on EVERYTHING. This version, called Mojo Verde, is a tangy, garlicky, herb and chile pepper sauce that adds fresh-flavored magic to all it touches. Added bonus: it only takes a few minutes to make. WHAT IS MOJO SAUCE? Mojo is an uncooked, fresh and vibrant sauce that's...
The Best Fudgy Homemade Brownies
These fudgy homemade brownies feature crisp, crackly tops and chewy, dense, super chocolaty centers. If you want decadent brownies that taste leagues better than boxed mix but don’t require a ton of effort, this is the brownie recipe for you! THE ABSOLUTE BEST HOMEMADE BROWNIES Extensively testing baked goods is kind of my thing (you know,...
Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate
Make a big batch of hot cocoa right in your crock pot, where it will stay warm for hours! This Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate is perfect for parties, and only requires 5 ingredients (not including the toppings, of course). Serve as is, or set up a hot chocolate bar with your favorite flavored liqueurs for...
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,...
Moist Pumpkin Bread with Cinnamon-Sugar Swirl
This easy recipe produces a moist, fluffy, and flavorful pumpkin bread with ribbons of cinnamon sugar inside and a crisp, craggly cinnamon crust. IT'S PUMPKIN BREAD TIME Oh baby, it’s finally baking season! I decided to welcome it the only way I know how: with 8 loaves of pumpkin bread. I know, I know. I...
Garlic & Herb Marinated Chicken Spiedies
These Garlic & Herb Marinated Chicken Spiedies aren't just your run-of-the-mill chicken skewers-- they're a Central NY specialty that deserves some worldwide recognition. Chunks of chicken breast are marinated for at least 12 hours in a tangy, herb-spiked marinade and then grilled before being served on soft Italian bread with a generous drizzle of garlic...
The Best Bakery-Style Blueberry Muffins
Big, fluffy, moist, bursting with blueberry flavor, and topped with crumbly streusel, these homemade muffins are better than you could buy. I call them The Best Bakery-Style Blueberry Muffins, and they pull out all of the tricks for perfect muffins, from how to get a perfectly domed top to how to prevent the blueberries from sinking...
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...
The Great Kitchen Kapers Holiday Gift Guide and GIVEAWAY 2018
We've made our list and checked it twice: Check out our round-up of the best kitchen gifts for everyone (and we do mean everyone) on your list, whatever your budget. Don't tell anyone, but I haven't bought any Christmas presents yet. I can't believe we're already through week one of December and quickly moving on to...
Honey Buttermilk Cornbread
Honey Buttermilk Cornbread. This tender and sweet cornbread makes the perfect side for a summer BBQ or Thanksgiving dinner. I'm just going to start off by saying that this is a judgment-free blog, and that if you happen to find yourself snacking on giant, butter-slathered slices of cornbread until your lap is covered in crumbs...
Antipasto Tortellini Pasta Salad
Everyone goes crazy over this Antipasto Tortellini Pasta Salad! It's a flavor-packed potluck favorite, and leagues better than anything you can get from the grocery store. This loaded pasta salad recipe features multiple cheeses, meats, olives, peppers, and more to create a hearty summer side dish. It'll definitely become your go-to pasta salad!  I've spent...
Hummus Fries with Spicy Tahini Dip
Hummus Fries with Spicy Tahini Dip. These fritters are made with chickpea flour and tahini for a crisp-exteriored snack with a custardy, hummus-like center. This recipe for Hummus Fries with Spicy Tahini Dip has also been featured on Serious Eats. The scribbled words "PANISSES - TECHNICALLY FRENCH FRIES" caught my eye at the food truck festival last...
Southwestern Zucchini and Corn Bites with Avocado Ranch
Southwestern Zucchini and Corn Bites with Avocado Ranch. No need to break out the fryer for this recipe-- these bite-sized, veggie-loaded treats are baked until crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. Have you ever been typing away at your computer, noticed a deep and urgent rumble in your stomach, and instantly knew, "I...
Party Potato Pave Bites with Cheese Sauce
Any time I go to out to eat, I devour the fries that came with my dish first and save most of the actual meal for leftovers. It sounds ridiculous, but I live and die for potatoes. It must be the Irish in me.* The path to my happiness is paved with warm, crispy-edged, fluffy-centered...
Spinach and Artichoke Dip Baked Potatoes
This recipe for Spinach and Artichoke Dip Baked Potatoes has also been featured on Serious Eats. Have any of you ever done those DNA heritage tests? I did, mainly to try to fill in gaps in my family tree (which I've been working on for eons), and to figure out what debilitating diseases I'm at a...
5 Ingredient Bacon Wrapped Bratwurst Bites
This blog might, in all honesty, solely exist as an excuse for me to make a endless cheese-stuffed or buffalo chicken-covered or bacon-wrapped recipes-- to bring my billions of slightly-sinful snack ideas to fruition-- and eat them in the name of "taste-testing" on random Tuesday mornings instead of having a balanced breakfast. I know it's...
How to Host a Homegate
Thank you NFL for sponsoring this post. Can’t wait for my next Homegate! I’ve been hosting football parties since before I knew what a touchdown was. Or I guess I should say that my dad was hosting them back then (since I was a baby and all), but you know, I was hosting by...
The Best Chewy Café-Style Peanut Butter Cookies
They're called The Best Chewy Café-Style Peanut Butter Cookies for a reason-- these giant, irresistibly soft and chewy cookies are better than any peanut butter cookie recipe you've ever tried before. Their just-barely-crisped edges and ultra-creamy interior make them a peanut butter lover's dream. "So I see that there's a Google search tab for 'cookie-induced...
Loaded Pull-Apart Breakfast Bread
This Loaded Pull-Apart Breakfast Bread is sponsored by Smithfield (and in my heart, co-sponsored by my sincere and unwavering love of all things bacon-related). I don’t know that there’s ever a bad reason to make a bacon-y recipe, but lately I feel like I’ve got a lot of excellent ones. To name a few: It’s...
Sheet Pan Maple Pecan Crusted Chicken & Roasted Vegetables
This post is sponsored by PAM Spray Pumps, who has been responsible for many a crispy-baked recipe in this house. Well, we had a few cool breezes this month, which of course means I’ve nosedived into pumpkin spice, pulled down my bin of sweaters from the attic, and decorated my house with gourds and dried...
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.
Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad with Greek Yogurt Poppy Seed Dressing
Something strange happened last week that I'm still trying to wrap my head around. James and I went to a cook-out where the hosts totally (and deliciously) went overboard with the food: there were sausages of every sort, kebabs piled so high on platters that it looked like they'd topple over, racks upon racks of ribs,...
Chicken Bacon Pressed Picnic Sandwiches with Raspberry Honey Mustard
About five years ago, I met James' mom over a platter of pressed picnic sandwiches. I know that I've mentioned this once before, but bear with me. James had spent the past few months of our friendship-turned-budding-relationship letting me know all about his mom-- or maybe not so much about her as he did about her food, which...
Honey Lemon Chiffon Pie
Well I'll bee damned. I've gotta tell you,  I said "this probably isn't going to turn out" to myself at least 17 times as I made this pie. But much to my surprise, the bees wound up looking like bees, the honeycomb pattern looked like honeycomb, the filling set to an awesome consistency, and the Honey...
Seafood Fra Diavolo
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #HuntsHasHeart #CollectiveBias In the typical sigh-inducing retail fashion, there's been Valentine's Day decorations out at the drugstore since right after Christmas. Heart-shaped candy boxes, heart plush toys, and heart-covered wrapping paper abound. There are obnoxious pink and red glittery hearts...
Cheesy Tuscan Spaghetti Squash
This blog post has been compensated by Borden® Cheese. All opinions are mine alone. #BordenCheeseLove #CollectiveBias #Ad I’ve been promising myself for months that I would start sharing (and making) better for you, easy to make meals more often. We’re just about a month into the new year, and while you all are “new year,...