Food Recipes

Just in time for Cinco de Mayo, find out how to set up your own DIY (healthier) Nacho Bar! Included is my tasty homemade queso recipe. from 100 Days of Real Food http://bit.ly/2vtmQWO

These breakfast pizzas, which are great for breakfast or breakfast-for-dinner combine two of my favorite foods – lox and everything bagel seasoning! I used my easy breakfast pizza dough recipe and topped it with red onion and everything bagel seasoning, then baked it in the oven and finished it with a little cream cheese, lox, tomato, dill and capers. You can bake this in the oven or in the air fryer! (more…) from Skinnytaste http://bit.ly/2XWbQxl

Cinnamon Roll Cookies are thick, soft, buttery cookies, swirled with cinnamon sugar and topped with sweet icing. All the flavors of a cinnamon roll in a EPIC cookie recipe! Cinnamon Roll Cookies Are Going to Be Your New Favorite Cookie Recipe! Oh friends, you are in for a real treat today, a real treat indeed. I have been thinking about the idea for these Cinnamon Roll Cookies for quite a while. Continue reading Cinnamon Roll Cookies at Cookies and Cups. from Cookies and Cups http://bit.ly/2ZGHSzg

These easy Italian pinwheels  are packed with amazing ingredients! They’re super flavorful and make a great party appetizer or quick lunch! Try this appetizer alongside some other reader favorites:  Meatloaf Meatballs,   Best Ever Baked Parmesan Garlic Potato Wedges , or  Copycat Bang Bang Shrimp. Italian Pinwheels Hey everyone! It’s Chelsea back from Chelsea’s Messy Apron with a delicious AND easy appetizer to share! As we’re approaching summer, this is a recipe you’ll want to have handy! It’s great to bring to a party or potluck — everyone will be begging for the recipe! It also makes an easy lunch. You can even meal prep these Italian pinwheels; more on that later! How to make Italian Pinwheels: Prepare ingredients : dry and then coarsely chop the roasted red peppers and pepperoncini Make cream cheese mixture : combine the cream cheese and Italian seasoning in a bowl and beat until smooth and creamy. Stir in the chopped peppers and pepperoncini until smooth. Smooth about

Brown Butter Spicy Garlic Shrimp is an incredibly easy meal that is ready in under 10 minutes!  The brown butter flavor is so luxurious over the spicy garlic shrimp.   It will wow your family!  Shrimp recipes are incredibly popular on the site!  You also have to make this Sticky Honey Garlic Shrimp , Creamy Tuscan Garlic Shrimp , or this 15 minute Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry ! Brown Butter Spicy Garlic Shrimp My husband is the shrimp LOVER in the family.  I have slowly grown to like it as time has gone on.  But if you cook anything in brown butter and garlic, I am guaranteed to love it.  This shrimp recipe is too easy not to make.  It is ready in under 10 minutes.  The brown butter is easy and only takes a few extra minutes to bring out the rich and nutty flavor and SO worth it.  The spice and garlic is so simple but adds incredible flavor.  I am convinced that brown butter makes the world a better place.  And you can create a restaurant quality meal right at home that is going to wow

A free 7-day flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast , lunch and dinner and a shopping list. All recipes include calories and WW SmartPoints®. If you’re new to my meal plans, I’ve been sharing these free, 7-day flexible healthy meal plans (you can see my previous  meal plans  here) that are meant as a guide, with plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food, coffee, beverages, fruits, snacks, dessert, wine, etc or swap recipes out for meals you prefer, you can search for recipes by course in the index . You should aim for around 1500 calories* per day. There’s also a precise, organized grocery list that will make grocery shopping so much easier and much less stressful. Save you money and time. You’ll dine out less often, waste less food and you’ll have everything you need on hand to help keep you on track. Lastly, if you’re on Facebook join my  Skinnytaste Facebook Community  where everyone’s sharing photos of recipes they are making, you can join  here . I’m lovi

Sheet Pan Teriyaki Chicken with Vegetables is made with tender chicken, crispy veggies with a flavorful sweet and tangy Asian sauce. A delicious dinner recipe that is super easy to throw together. This sweet and tangy Teriyaki glaze is a favorite in our home. It goes well with several different recipes too. Try these Teriyaki Beef Skewers , Grilled Hawaiian Teriyaki Chicken Skewers or Easy 20 Minutes Beef Teriyaki . Sheet Pan Teriyaki Chicken and Vegetables Hey everybody! It’s Kelly from Life Made Sweeter ! I am so excited to share some fun new recipes with all of you on The Recipe Critic! I’m a mom of two young kiddos so I’m all about family friendly recipes that don’t require too much effort! Sheet pan meals are the ones I turn to the most when I don’t have a ton of time to prep before dinner starts. They’re perfect for busy weeknights and you can toss in any veggies you like or have on hand. This Sheet Pan Chicken Teriyaki is one our favorites and shows up regularly at our h

Farro Caprese Salad incorporates whole grains with an Italian classic pairing of juicy tomatoes and fresh buffalo mozzarella. Nutty farro is cooked until tender and then tossed with peppery arugula, cherry tomatoes, and soft ripened cheese. The salad is drizzled with a sweet and tangy balsamic reduction dressing. As the farro cooks, prepare the addicting honey balsamic reduction to dress the salad. If you’re looking for more wholesome vegetarian salads then try Avocado, Tomato and Cucumber Arugula Salad , Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad , and Tuscan Pasta Salad . Farro Caprese Salad Take your tastebuds on a trip to Italy with this healthy and flavorful salad. Miniature bites of sweet cherry tomatoes and pearl-sized fresh mozzarella are tossed together with spicy greens and ancient grains for a satisfying appetizer. Italian cuisine is all about highlighting farm-fresh ingredients and the art of cheesemaking. Pairing mild and soft cow’s milk cheese with sweet vine-ripened cherry

This light and easy chicken salad recipe made with leftover rotisserie chicken breast meat and my homemade ranch dressing. Great for lunch and meal prep ! Ranch Chicken Salad I love keeping chicken salad on hand for easy lunch for the week. Buying a small container of the pre-made stuff is so expensive, and never as good as homemade. A few other chicken salad recipes I keep on rotation are Chicken Waldorf Salad , Chicken Salad with Avocado , Chicken Salad with Lemon and Dill and Cilantro Chicken Salad . (more…) from Skinnytaste http://bit.ly/2UTT4K9

I've cooked up a hearty vegetarian meal with this Cuban Black Bean Rice Bowl that includes yellow rice and roasted plantains. This recipe was a hit! from 100 Days of Real Food http://bit.ly/2GzoPhG

Your family is sure to rave over this delicious and easy  Baked Caprese Chicken  recipe! Tender and juicy seasoned chicken is baked in a balsamic reduction with fresh mozzarella, basil and tomato. It’s fancy enough for company but simple enough for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.  If your family loves easy chicken recipes as much as mine, be sure to try my Sheet Pan Crispy Parmesan Chicken  or Easy Creamy Herb Chicken . Both are kid-friendly and super easy to throw together on a busy weeknight. Baked Caprese Chicken There’s something about “caprese” dishes, made with fresh tomato, basil and mozzarella, that seem fancy, and the flavors pair with almost anything!  This is one of the easiest dinner recipes in my arsenal.  You can serve it as, with a salad or roasted vegetable. You could even serve it over pasta or wild rice. Either way, this chicken caprese recipe is sure to become a new family favorite! What is Caprese Chicken? Caprese chicken or chicken caprese is an Italian-i

My Perfect Chocolate Cake Recipe is by far the best chocolate cake you will ever have. This recipe is so easy, and always turns out perfect! Top it with your favorite creamy frosting when you’re craving an amazing chocolate cake! My Perfect Chocolate Cake Recipe is THE BEST! I know you’re always on the hunt for the best chocolate cake recipe. And I will let you know, I have made a LOT of chocolate cakes over the years. Continue reading Perfect Chocolate Cake Recipe at Cookies and Cups. from Cookies and Cups http://bit.ly/2lA2mK5

Caramel Apple French Toast Casserole  is a sweet and savory breakfast with thick chunks of cinnamon swirl bread, warm apples and caramel drizzle that brings comfort to your family in one morning! Waking up just got grand! Caramel Apple French Toast Casserole Waking up to a comforting and delicious meal is always a great way to start the day! My family loves breakfast and being able to make this casserole ahead of time is a life savor when each kid has a different schedule every morning. Lucky Leaf has created such flavorful fruit fillings that take a recipe to the next level. Caramel Apple Fruit Filling is an apple filling that tastes like fall in your mouth! Making this ahead of time and putting it in the oven in the morning is an easy way to surprise my family with a great breakfast casserole together. I like to prepare this ahead of time and while we are all getting ready in the morning it makes it easy baking in the oven already prepared. My family devoured this casserole and