Let's just be honest. I love salsa to the point that I sometimes wish to eat with a soup spoon. That's what I did. I combined roasted vegetables with black beans for a more filling soup and added fresh lime and cilantro to give it a fresher taste. This colorful soup has a great flavor and reminds me of salsa. I would not mind if you crushed some tortilla chips over the top of the soup! This soup is based on my fire-roasted salsa, one of my favorite salsa recipes. This soup is made from fresh vegetables that have been oven-roasted...

I set out this week to make some no-churn lemon ice cream, but at the last minute, I was like, "I don't want to wait for it to freeze..." so I made it into a pie instead. The filling for this super easy Lemon Cream Pie is the same simple combo as no-churn ice cream: sweetened condensed milk + heavy whipping cream + whatever flavors or add-ins you want. It creates a sweet and creamy cloud-like mixture that I could eat up with a spoon (or in a pie crust ). This simple pie has so many options, so make...

Think again if you think that a salad cannot fill you up. This delicious and crunchy Kale and Chicken Salad contains juicy chicken breasts, almonds, and celery. It also has a lot of fabulous Kale. What about the flavor? Don't worry. I still remember the taste. The salad is drenched in tons with a tangy honey Dijon dressing. Add a few golden raisins for an extra pop of sweetness to the salad. The best part is? This salad can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the fridge. This kale-and-chicken salad is also delicious if you like regular chicken salad. The...

It's a no-brainer, but one of my favorite quick meals. Pasta + broccoli + butter and Parmesan is what I call Bowties & Broccoli. I found out this week that adding a sprinkle of Ranch seasoning mix on top takes it to a whole new level! Ranch Broccoli Pasta is easy to prepare and full of creamy, tangy ranch flavor. What kind of RANCH seasoning to use You can also use ranch seasoning packets from the store if you like. This recipe uses 1.5 Tbsp or about half of a package of store-bought ranch seasoning. You can always add more ranch seasoning to...

I love a good veggie sandwich. Every bite is filled with so many colors, textures, and flavors that it is beyond delicious. You can create an ultimate veggie sandwich using leftovers from your fridge. A meal or recipe is essential when you're trying to eat on a budget. It's more a "how-to" than a "recipe" because the ingredients are flexible. You're likely to use a different combination of components than I used. This is because I couldn't accurately measure some ingredients or calculate their cost. But I bet it was less expensive than $8 for a sandwich of vegetables at a deli....

Easter is fast approaching, and I'm sure many people will make a large Easter ham. Here's a simple recipe to make the most of your leftover ham bones, or you can cook it whenever you feel like it using a smoked Ham hock. Collard Greens can be made in a snap. The leftovers reheat well and are a delicious side dish for any meal. Collard greens are a staple of Southern cuisine and my favorite side dish! What are Collard Greens? Collard greens, or cruciferous vegetables like mustard and cabbage, are super-hearty and green. The dark, smooth leaf can be...

It's a dish that I can always enjoy. Whether it's a super creamy Mac and Cheese or a One Pot Mac doesn't matter. Or if you prefer cheesy Mac and Cheese with Add-Ins. Baked mac is the way to go when you're looking for a thicker mac and cheese with a buttery, crunchy topping. Let me stop talking and show you exactly how to make it. Why bake macaroni and cheese? When I make mac, I usually rush to enjoy the creamy, cheesy goodness, so I eat it right out of the pot without baking it. However, baked mac and cheese will give you even more cheese...

Some nights, I don't have time to prepare the full-layered lasagne. This super-quick one-pot skillet lasagne gives me that cozy, cheesy goodness within 30 minutes. For almost ten years, I have made this skillet lasagna every week. I hope you will make it too! LASAGNA FOR LAZY NIGHTS The same recipe as my other pasta in a pan is used to make this super easy skillet lasagna. This lasagna noodle recipe cooks the pasta in the sauce, so you can use only one pan. The pasta absorbs every drop of flavor. With all the shortcuts, this recipe is as easy as...

If you have a day when you have no time to cook, try this super easy, buttery, and delicious Creamy Chicken and Orzo Pancake! This is a decadent, hearty dinner that's perfect for those days when you don't want to spend any time cooking. It cooks all in one pan. What more could you want? What is ORZO? Orzo is a small pasta shaped like a football that cooks faster than rice. It absorbs all the water that it is cooked in, so there's no need to drain it. This makes it an excellent choice for a quick one-pan dinner....

The sun is shining, and the weather is warming up. I'm ready for the spring and summer produce. These cucumber sandwiches are a great light lunch or snack for warmer weather. They can also be served with brunch, tea, Mother's Day, or bridal showers. They're so fresh and delicious that you'll want to make them all summer! P.S. This recipe is an excellent bookmark if you have a bumper crop of cucumbers. Also, our Creamy Cucumber salad tastes great! What are cucumber sandwiches? We took cucumber sandwiches to a new level by adding a dilly-cream cheese spread that was tangy and dilly....