Our Greek Turkey Burgers are big on savory Mediterranean flavors! Topped with fresh veggies, feta, and our delicious homemade tzadiki sauce, these light, juicy burgers are perfect anytime you want a healthy, satisfying meal. Greek Turkey Burgers have become one of our favorite go-to meals; not only do they check all the flavor boxes, but they're also budget-friendly and take only a few minutes to put together. Start to finish, you can be biting into these tasty Mediterranean-inspired burgers … [Read more...]
Spicy Thai Shrimp Salad (Applebee’s Copycat Recipe)
This light, delicious Thai Shrimp Salad combines spicy grilled shrimp, fresh edamame, crunchy almonds, and crispy wonton strips under an amazing Sweet & Spicy Peanut Sauce and a light, bright Chili-lime Vinaigrette. Our Spicy Thai Shrimp Salad (inspired by Applebee's seasonal salad of the same name) makes a wonderfully satisfying meal that can be ready to serve in less than 30 minutes! This post may contain affiliate links, but don't worry - they won't bite. Not only is … [Read more...]
Classic French Onion Soup
Classic French Onion Soup is a perfect union of sweet caramelized onions, crusty french bread croutons, and bubbly melted cheese. Our tried-and-true, easy-to-make recipe is rich, savory, and satisfying to the bone. French Onion Soup is a simple soup made of four basic components - sweet caramelized onions, savory stock, crusty french bread, and bubbly melted cheese. But that short list comes with a lot of questions: What kind of onions work best for French Onion Soup? And does it matter how … [Read more...]
Chili’s Chicken Enchilada Soup (Copycat Recipe)
Chili’s Chicken Enchilada Soup is an all-time favorite at our house! This rich, delicious, spot-on copycat recipe is easy and economical to make, and takes just one pot and 30 minutes, stove to table. This post may contain affiliate links, but don't worry - they won't bite. The other night, Mr B slipped his arm around me, leaned in and whispered, “It’s really beginning to get chilly these days. You can start sending soup with me in my lunch again.” So romantic. He's right though: … [Read more...]
Fried Green Tomatoes
Learn the recipe secrets to making classic Fried Green Tomatoes that are both tender and crisp; with all the traditional corn flavor, but without the grit! This post may contain affiliate links, but don't worry - they won't bite. With all my Southern roots, it's hard to believe that there was a time in my life when the only fried green tomatoes I knew of were the ones at the Whistle Stop Cafe. Then late one summer shortly after Mr B and I got hitched, we went over to his Mom’s for … [Read more...]
Mediterranean Panzanella (Italian Bread Salad)
Chock-full of fresh garden flavors, this Mediterranean Panzanella (Italian Bread Salad with Tomato & Eggplant) makes a deliciously refreshing summer meal. This post may contain affiliate links, but don't worry - they won't bite. Panzanella (or panmolle) is a Tuscan chopped salad made primarily of stale bread, onions, and tomatoes, most often dressed with oil & vinegar. It dates back to the peasant habit of soaking Tuscan stale bread and mixing it with garden vegetables. The name … [Read more...]
Creamy Fresh Strawberry Crêpes
These easy-to-make Fresh Strawberry Crepes are light, creamy, and perfect for Mother's Day! With with a little help mixing, even the kidlets can easily make Mom a perfect breakfast on her special day! Ready in 15 minutes. Despite their "fancy" vibe, Fresh Strawberry Crepes are super easy to make, and most of the work can be done ahead of time. These light, airy crepes are perfect for special occasions: birthdays, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Mid-Summer Back-Porch Sittin' Day. (I may have … [Read more...]
Homemade Flour Tortillas
Homemade flour tortillas are surprisingly easy to make! With just a simple list of ingredients and a few turns of the rolling pin, you can have warm, fresh, delicious homemade tortillas ready to serve in about a half an hour! This post may contain affiliate links, but don't worry - they won't bite. It's been more than twenty years since I had first ate a warm, homemade flour tortilla. The memory is as fresh as if it had happened yesterday. I remember watching in fascination as our cousin … [Read more...]
Cheesy Vegetable Orzo
Cheesy Vegetable Orzo is a quick, easy, economical side dish that will convert even your worst vegetable-haters into zucchini-eaters. I love this orzo recipe! It's fast and easy to make, extremely economical, and it goes with practically anything. Cheesy Vegetable Orzo isn't a fancy recipe, or one that will impress your friends with its exotic flavor profile. No, this simple orzo side dish is more along the lines of ... ... I just got home from work and I'm tired and I need a quick … [Read more...]
How to Make a Buddha Bowl (35+ Delicious Bowls)
The perfect Buddha Bowl {aka Bliss Bowl} made easy; plus 35+ great ideas to get your creative juices flowing. This post may contain affiliate links, but don't worry - they won't bite. Buddha Bowls are known by many names: Bliss Bowl, Glow Bowl, Hippie Bowl, Power Bowl, Glory Bowl, Nourish Bowl. You get the idea. By any name, a Buddha Bowl is basically a colorful, delicious meal served up in a big bowl of Awesome. Traditionally vegan or vegetarian, Buddha Bowls are comprised of … [Read more...]
