Still recovering from the nightmare of being force-fed stinky and bitter boiled brussels sprouts as a child? Never fear - these Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Bacon will turn even the most adamant brussels sprouts hater around. Brussels sprouts really shine when oven roasted - crisp and caramelised on the outside and tender on the inside. Not to mention how simple it is - throw everything on a tray in the oven for 25 minutes and viola!...

While they might not appear especially riveting sitting in their simple plastic bag, lentils will surprise you. I like to compare them to the YouTube videos of celebrity musicians playing in subway stations in disguise. Judge them by their appearance only, and you’ll miss a star opportunity. Humble as it seems, the lentil is a total diva when it comes to nutritional prowess and culinary possibility. Lentils are loaded with vitamins, iron, magnesium, potassium, protein, and fiber....

These air fryer French fries are super crispy and have a wonderful crunch as you bite into them. Nobody likes soft, soggy fries. These fries won’t disappoint, I guarantee it. After trying these it will be very hard to go back to restaurant fries. No mess, no grease, no extra added calories. These fries are as healthy as they can get and they taste better than traditional fries. How thick to cut your potatoes I experimented with three thickness levels: 1/4″, 3/8″ and 1/2″....

Eclairs, elephant ears, and Eskimo pie shouldn’t be forgotten! So in this article we pay tribute to the desserts that start with E. Here is a list of all things delicious that start with the letter E. 1. Eclairs An eclair is like a fancy donut. It’s delicious choux pastry shaped into a tube by piping the dough. It’s then baked and filled with cream and topped with chocolate icing....

FavoritePinShare 7 Layer Salad is super simple, customizable and amazingly delicious. This sensational traditional salad is a table topper as well as a scrumptious side dish. Perfect for Holidays and Potlucks this layered salad will be a hit! It goes perfectly with Chicken, Salmon and Steak. Seven Layer Salad 7 Layer Salad is a classic salad that I remember having growing up as a kid. I actually remember loving it. It was so pretty all layered in a trifle bowl....

FavoritePinShare Super easy and made with simple ingredients, you can ditch the box mix and make your own Homemade Pancake Mix. Make the most delicate, divinely fluffy pancakes whenever you want for your family! Making things from scratch is so unbelievably easy. Just like this Insanely Good Homemade Granola, but it can be intimidating like the thought of making Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup. But the great news is, just like those recipes, this is insanely easy and quick and once you try it, you’ll never go back....

FavoritePinShare This honey chipotle sauce is packed with so much flavor you will want to put it on everything! The blended spices will elevate any meal and have all of your guests asking for the recipe! This sauce is so versatile! I use it on my meats and also as a dipping sauce. But to start with, you must try it out on this Honey Chipotle BBQ Chicken, this Honey Chipotle Pork Roast, and these amazing and mouthwatering Chipotle Honey Meatballs!...

FavoritePinShare Pork Schnitzels are breaded and fried to perfection for an easy and delicious meal the whole family will love. Total cozy comfort food! If you love German recipes, check out this Awesome German Chocolate Cake or the Best Ever German Oven Pancake. Pork Schnitzel Recipe Hi! It’s Natasha from Salt & Lavender bringing you a recipe that I grew up with. Schnitzels were a treat in my house, and whenever I make them now, it takes me right back to my childhood dinner table....

Are you always looking for easy, healthy dinner sides like me? Enter this step-by-step guide for how to cook asparagus in the oven. My method for this oven roasted asparagus recipe is both super simple and super delicious! And that is always a good thing when it comes to dinner, right? I think this oven baked asparagus recipe is one of the best ways to cook asparagus, because the cooking method is really easy (roasting is so simple) and the seasonings are very basic (with some variations included below)....

FavoritePinShare Easy Sparkling Blueberry Lemonade is quick to make and a delicious and refreshing drink for the summer! Hey everyone! Chelsea back from Chelsea’s Messy Apron. 🙂 When the weather heats up I live for icy cold beverages and delicious ice cream treats. Flavored lemonades are my family’s favorite drinks so we have them all summer long — strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, blackberry, and mango lemonades are constantly being made around my home....

I think I might have a banana addiction. I just can’t quit it. I’m not entirely sure that there is a more perfect fruit out there. Not only does it taste great on it’s own, but it lends itself so well to recipes as a natural sweetener. And once I added it to oatmeal I could never go back to my old tasteless porridge that needed six tablespoons of sugar to remove the cardboard taste....

FavoritePinShare A hearty bowl of chili is a heartwarming meal during the colder months and this Sweet Potato Chili is packed with delicious and healthy ingredients. With options below for making it meatless or changing up the flavor, you’ll want to keep this recipe on repeat. If you’re looking for some delicious and comforting heartwarming fall chili recipes then try this Slow Cooker Pumpkin Chili, Healthy Turkey Chili, or this Best Ever Chili Recipe....

FavoritePinShare These classic white chocolate macadamia nut cookies are ones that everyone will love! This recipe is simple and easy and whips up a huge batch of soft, thick, and chewy cookies that you can share with everyone! Everyone loves cookies. They are the perfect go-to for any occasion, and you know that they will get eaten every single time. Try out these sugar cookies, these almond cookies, or these delicious flourless peanut butter cookies!...

FavoritePinShare Egg Roll Noodle Skillet with Ground Pork is filled with tender bites of ground pork, soft cabbage, crunchy carrots and celery mixed together with ramen noodles to make this meal light and filling! The vegetables and noodles are coated with a sweet and spicy sauce that is full of flavor. This is all blended together in one simple skillet meal! If you are looking for more recipes that are quick and easy to make during the week try this Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps, Turkey Stuffed Peppers or Smoky Paprika Fish Tacos with an Apple Slaw....

Looking to make the most of fresh corn season? Don’t forget to also check out my Brazilian Sweet Corn Cake, Sweet Corn Risotto and Curau (Brazilian Corn Pudding). I’ve been wanting to post this recipe for a few years now! But every time I made elotes, they vanished within seconds without time to snap photos. I had my first elote in NYC, shortly after moving there, when I went out drinking with some friends....

FavoritePinShare Elevate your classic Caprese salad by adding juicy peach! This fresh and fruity salad is the perfect addition to all of your summer meals. If you love peaches as much as I do, you’ll have to try some of my other favorite recipes! Try this fresh peach salsa, peach burrata salad, or grilled peaches next! Fresh Peach Caprese Salad Recipe If I had to choose one salad to have for the rest of my life, it would probably be Caprese....

Today we are taking a break from all the healthy recipes to talk about cheese. And not any cheese – the best kind – fried cheese! Okay, okay. My last Cauliflower Gratin post was full of cream, cheese and bacon, so not exactly what some people would consider healthy. But it had cauliflower, which we already established as the new trend in the healthy world! So that counts, right? But this time I can’t even defend the indulgence of these fried cheese curds....

FavoritePinShare A delicious frozen brownie cookies and cream oreo dessert that everyone will love! My husband manages a team of about 6 guys here in North Carolina. Last year, I cooked for them every night. They were in heaven and so happy to come home to a home cooked meal. This year with a newborn thrown in the mix, they will be lucky to get two meals a week. 🙂 I started this year out by cooking the famous sweet and sour chicken....

FavoritePinShare Garlic Chicken and Broccoli Cashew Stir Fry is the easiest meal to make and only requires one skillet! This meal is packed with amazing flavor and crunchy cashews and will become an instant favorite! Garlic Chicken and Broccoli Cashew Stir Fry My son had his tonsils out this week. Thankfully he is older and even though he is in pain he is handling it like a boss. Being a teenager and not being able to eat #allthefood for a week has been the hardest on him....

FavoritePinShare Soft on the inside with a browned outside edge, these glazed orange scones are delightful for any breakfast or brunch! Bake them up for your next early morning meal, and everyone will go crazy over them. You can’t beat having a delicious breakfast meal, and these scones sure do hit the spot! For more yummy breakfast items, try this french toast, these easy cinnamon rolls, or this delicious blueberry breakfast cake!...