One of the most intimidating things about homemade macaroni and cheese is making the roux! Fear not! You won’t need to make a roux (a mixture of flour of butter to thicken the sauce) to have thick, and delicious macaroni and cheese. This one Pot Creamy Macaroni and Cheese will become a go to on…
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Quick Pickled Jalapeno Peppers
Jalapeno plants produce a ton and you usually get them all at once. This recipe for quick pickled jalapeno peppers will help you use up those extra peppers before they rot on the counter. The pickling gives these peppers a slightly sweet but salty punch. We use them on tacos, nachos, eggs, sandwiches, pizza and…
Lemon Broccoli Pasta Salad
I love me a pasta salad, but I feel like they are either soaked in oil or mayo. This Lemon Broccoli Pasta Salad is a light and fresh take on everyone’s favorite summer side dish. The lemon gives a light and bright flavor while the broccoli adds some healthy fiber. Use as much or as…
Parmesan Roasted Broccoli Recipe
One of the ways I consume and enjoy more vegetables is to roast them. Roasting really crisps things up. It makes vegetables less boring for sure. This Parmesan Roasted Broccoli Recipe is the perfect side dish for nearly any meal . Serve it along side pasta or in the pasta as in my Roasted Broccoli…
Easy Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe
Are you a fan of Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice? If so, this is your lucky day! I give you an Easy Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe your entire family will love. In fact, I’ll just go ahead and point you to my Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowls because these two were meant to be together….
Creamy Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes
I know the whole cauliflower mashed potatoes thing is still going strong. While I do not believe cauliflower can ever replace mashed potatoes, I do think it has a time and place. I will never serve this recipe on Thanksgiving Day. I will definitely serve this recipe anytime I want mashed potatoes, but also want…
Stuffed Mini Pizza Peppers
I can really get behind anything acting as a vehicle for pizza. We had a big bag of mini peppers I had every intention of enjoying with some hummus and it just never hit the spot that week. I wanted pizza and I thought what if I could make my vegetables taste like pizza? Yes!…
Easy Seasoned All Purpose Roasted Potatoes
Potatoes are that super basic side dish you can always count on. These Easy Seasoned All Purpose Roasted Potatoes are the trusty back pocket potato recipe you need in your life. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and with plenty of flavor. You’re going to want to read on here because you can…
Quick Pickled Red Onions
There’s this show on Netflix called Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat and it really explains the essentials of any good dish. Flavor should balance and these components are exactly how you do it. When you taste something and you have that “something is missing” reaction it’s because you are short on one of these essential components….
Stir Fried Edamame
I have always enjoyed Edamame when I go out for Asian food . That’s pretty often because I love Asian food. Japanese, Chinese, and Thai are my favorites. While the salty Edamame are always a favorite, I once had them stir fried and the game was changed. These stir fried edamame will have you loving…
