(This post is sponsored by my awesome friends at Santa Rita Wines.) I’ve once heard that Chileans have a saying that goes like this: “If something tastes good, it will probably taste even better in between two slices of bread.” Chileans love their bread and they eat it daily. The country consumes more bread than any other country (with the exception of Germany), averaging around 458 pounds per household per year....

FavoritePinShare This.was.to.die.for. It turned out so fantastic and the entire family loved it. Let’s rewind to yesterday. I am getting so big and pregnant and it is getting harder to do regular day to day activities. I cooked up three recipes and by the end of it my feet were so swollen and my back was out. But me and the hubby got to enjoy this delicious recipe together for lunch....

Ben and I both loved this dish so much, my immediate reaction is to want to share it with you all here! This easy chicken dinner is my favorite kind of meal and the way I cook most often: a one-pan dinner that offers both protein and veggies so I don’t need to cook a separate side. I also always make sure I add a few flavor boosters so that even though the ingredients are simple (ahem, whatever I could dig out of my fridge), the recipe tastes special, intentional, and like something that really could have come from a cookbook, instead of its actual source—my moderately sleep-deprived brain after a glass of Cabernet....

Chicken tikka masala is FAB-U-LOUS. I spent one of the tastiest months of my life traveling around India, and Ben worked there for two summers. Thanks to our mutual food affair, on the nights we order takeout, it’s almost always Indian food. Each time, we pick a different mix of dishes to share. Well, most of the dishes are different, with one notable exception. I think you know where this is going....

At its most essential, authentic chile verde pork is a stew made with roasted tomatillos, roasted green chiles, cilantro, and herbs. It’s more smoky and nuanced than it is spicy. Chile verde pork can be thick or thin depending upon how you want to serve it. Making Chile Verde Pork At Home (The Easy Way) The base for truly authentic chile verde pork calls for roasting tomatillos and an array of green chiles, such as jalapenos, poblanos, and/or Anaheim peppers (or, if you are lucky you can make hatch chile verde)....

My brain (or more accurately, my appetite) do not understand the concept of not being “a breakfast person.” I wake up every morning with a voracious need for sustenance. Some days, I crave it in commendable, well-behaved forms—wholesome grains, lean yogurts, produce-packed smoothies. Other days, I NEED chocolate (and often this Chocolate Granola). Today, I’m embracing 7 a.m. chocolate emergencies with healthy chocolate oatmeal! If we are going to eat chocolate for breakfast and feel excellent about it (and that is exactly the plan), we need and deserve more than a few chocolate chips stirred into a lackluster bowl of instant oats....

If you love steak but are looking to stretch your dollar, you must learn this easy method for cooking beef chuck eye steak. I’ve always been a filet mignon kind of girl, but it’s a splurge, and sometimes you need something more budget-friendly. This chuck steak recipe has a rich beefy flavor that rivals fancier steaks (it’s especially similar to ribeyes!) — without breaking the bank. I’ll show you two easy methods that make it tender and juicy every time....

Having spoken to three Argentinians (yes, they claim the invention right) about how an authentic, traditional chimichurri is made I realized that there is no single chimichurriu recipe like that in existence. As is the case with just about any recipe, every family, every chef has own chimichurri recipe that they like and use. With that said, here is my favorite cilantro chimichurri recipe that I consider traditional but that will likely not be identical or even very close to another chimicurri recipe....

FavoritePinShare Coconut Lime Butter Bars have an amazing buttery brown sugar crust with a lime filling and topped with coconut flakes. These are the perfect cool and creamy summer bars! We also love these Pineapple Cheesecake Dessert Bars, Turtle Pecan Bars, or Biscoff Oatmeal Bars as a dessert at our house! Coconut Lime Butter Bars We just got back from a family vacation to Hawaii. I always wonder why I don’t live in Hawaii every time I visit....

My Coffee Rub makes a perfect complement for beef, especially steaks and prime rib. Savory and earthy, this delicious rub for beef is ready to use in minutes with a simple blend of pantry spices and ground coffee. It’s even delicious on other meats, like chicken thighs! Best Coffee Rub for Steaks One of my favorite ways to change up a recipe is to try a different seasoning blend. If you know me, you know I make prime rib every year for the holidays - this is how I discovered how amazing coffee rub is for beef!...

Topped with homemade fudge frosting, it’s an iconic dessert that has held a dear place in my heart since I would beg my mom to let us stop at the Great American Cookie Company every time we went to the mall. If there was a cookie cake near me, I was definitely making a beeline for it. In an effort to satisfy my cookie cake craving without driving to the mall, I decided to figure out how to make a from-scratch cookie cake with cookie dough at home....

FavoritePinShare Olive Garden Salad Dressing is one of the best things at the restaurant, and now you can make it at home! Instead of having to go to the restaurant, you can have this tasty dressing anytime you crave it! We all love a good copycat recipe that we can make from home! Have your soup and salad at home with these Olive Garden favorites, Gnocchi, Pasta e Fagioli, and Zuppa Toscana Soup....

FavoritePinShare Cauliflower soup is so creamy and delicious. It will be a hit with the entire family! It’s made from simple ingredients so that you can load it up with your favorite toppings or enjoy it on its own. You can make this a complete meal by serving this soup alongside this salad, these pork chops, and these yummy rolls! It will be a meal that you come back to again and again....

FavoritePinShare A delicious broccoli salad full of bacon, cheddar, and almonds. The creamy dressing on top is sweet and tangy and AMAZING! I told you in my last post when I made Broccoli Apple Salad, that we are obsessed with broccoli. It is our favorite vegetable in our house. I recently discovered at Costco that they have big bags of broccoli florets. Prepare for Broccoli salad overload! As soon as I made the Broccoli Apple Salad, it became an instant favorite....

FavoritePinShare Have one of the most decadent and delectable dinner in no time with this Instant Pot Creamy Parmesan Chicken and Rice. With savory mushrooms, tender rice, and juicy chicken it’s a winner, winner, chicken dinner! Instant pots are a dream appliance since they are faster, more forgiving and it creates spectacular food. Try these instant pot favorites like this Lemon Garlic Chicken, 10 minute Spaghetti, and Chili. Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Everyone has those days that there is just not enough hours in the day to get everything done....

Who wants to wait for 30 minutes for cookie dough to firm up, am I right? With this recipe, there’s absolutely no waiting necessary. Butter-flavored Crisco is all you’ll need. With this not-so-secret ingredient, your chocolate chip cookies will be ready in under an hour. And have I mentioned just how delectable they are? They’re crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside, and bursting with chocolate chips in every bite....

I am a HUGE fan of chicken wings, especially on game day. Air Frying wings is, in my opinion, the BEST way to make wings. No need for hot oil because you are making this a healthier version and it’s cooked with hot air! You’ll still have delicious wings without all of the extra fats and calories. If you’ve never made a batch of homemade wings in your air fryer, you are in for a treat....

FavoritePinShare These chicken patties are crispy and perfectly browned on the outside and juicy and tender on the inside. They are a delicious addition to any meal for any occasion! Chicken is a go-to meal in our house. There are so many delicious recipes out there but a few of my favorites are this caramel chicken, my delicious lemon garlic chicken, or this mouthwatering balsamic chicken! Chicken Patties I am SO excited about this recipe and do you know why?...

Parmesan Brussel Sprouts in the Air Fryer Every child goes through phases of not wanting to eat vegetables. OK. It was me. And I am still in that phase. But as an adult, I try to eat healthier. One I started air frying meals, I found that I love making these brussels sprouts in the air fryer. You will love this delicious side dish recipe, because they are so easy, and it makes the most crispy brussels sprouts....

It’s hard to believe, but we just crossed the one year mark in our new home (where does the time go?)! This cozy butternut squash soup was the first real meal I cooked in our kitchen. I can still recall the way it wrapped me up and made me feel like our “house” had become “home.” Today I’m resharing this easy butternut squash soup recipe in the hopes that it will make your kitchen feel a little homier too, no matter how long you’ve been cooking in it....