I was on the hunt for a recipe. I was having a good friend over for lunch and it had to be a recipe that didn’t take long to whip up. Bev Weidner’s (Tasty Kitchen member Bev Cooks) recipe for Creamy Penne with Blue Cheese, Arugula and Toasted Walnuts just about stopped me in […]

  I’m an egg person. I eat them almost every morning. But there is only so much scrambled eggs with avocado and hot sauce that a girl can eat before it begins to feel a tad redundant. What intrigued me most about this Kale and Feta Egg Bake from Tasty Kitchen member Gina was that […]

  Pretty, isn’t it? Think: Mediterranean version of the classic (and sometimes overdone) Mexican 7-layer dip. On the bottom there’s a fantastic cilantro-pecan pesto, then a generous dose of hummus, and a sprinkling of diced vegetables, feta cheese, and toasted pine nuts. We recently became homeowners and threw a little housewarming party last weekend. I […]

  The Super Bowl is on Sunday and if you are still finalizing your Super Bowl party menu, make sure you add this Cookie Dough Dip to the list. If you follow my blog Two Peas and Their Pod, you know I am obsessed with cookies. So when I saw Jessica’s (How Sweet Eats) recipe […]

  There is nothing better, in my humble opinion, than a plate full of creamy pasta. Marinara is a great sauce, but there’s something so deliciously sinful about Alfredo that I gleefully shove my guilt down deep. When I eat Alfredo, I tell myself I’ll worry about my hips tomorrow.  While I sit here and […]

  Who can resist buttery, flaky breadsticks made of puff pastry? Not me! And you thought puff pastry was only for tarts and pies. If you can use a rolling pin, mix a few spices together, sprinkle some cheese, and twist strips of dough together, you will love this recipe for Spicy Cheese Breadsticks by […]

  I love recipes that expand my horizons. This Spicy Thai Coconut Shrimp Soup from Jackie Dodd, for example, is not something that I would normally make on my own. But her recipe looked to enticing that I had to give it a try. Plus there’s a grocery store near me that offers up things […]

  Trying to manage a balanced diet is difficult for me. One of the hardest things is to make sure I’m getting enough healthy protein. During a busy day, carbs are usually the quick go-to meal for me, but I’ve found when I focus on getting more good protein during the day I function much […]

  Have you ever had a hushpuppy? A true hushpuppy is a cornmeal-based dough that’s fried into little balls. Sometimes onions and peppers are added, but that’s basically it. Hushpuppies have very strong ties to the American South, like fried dill pickles and fried okra (two more of my favorite fried goodies) and are commonly […]

  What exactly is a Mississippi Mud Brownie? Okay, so get this: it’s a moist brownie layered with chocolate chips, topped with melted crunchy peanut butter, marshmallows, sprinkled with toasted pecans and lacquered with a thin layer of frosting. Are you sold? Instantly, when my eyes fell upon TK member Taylor’s (greensnchocolate) recipe for Mississippi […]

  After all those delicious holiday cookies and treats, I’m ready for a bit of lighter fare. I’m thinking salads. Lots and lots of loaded salads are in my near future. And with a fabulous loaded salad, you’ve got to have an awesome dressing. The dressing is pretty much the most important part. It gets […]

  If you love ahi (tuna) sashimi or sushi, then you are going to love this easy Hawaiian Ahi Poke recipe by Tasty Kitchen member A Spicy Perspective. When served in little bowls, this dish makes a stunning starter for a dinner party. Let’s get started.       Here’s a list of ingredients you’ll […]

  Brazilian Cheese Bread or Pao de Queijo was one of the most interesting recipes I’ve made in a while. First, it’s naturally gluten-free. And second, it didn’t require any kneading or rising time. And it was very cheesy and chewy, a fun take on the dinner roll! When I saw this recipe by Jill […]

  I love soup, but for some reason it’s one of those dishes that I never make at home. I don’t know why, maybe it’s because I live in a house of boys … and bigger boys. Meals usually consist of manly food, like burgers, roast, and steak. If I put a bowl of soup […]

  I don’t know about you, but it’s finally winter in my neck of the woods. It’s cold. I’m hungry. And I’m ready to hibernate. I could live off soups year round, and find that nothing is more satisfying that a big bowl of stew (or two) followed by a few cookies. Maybe some bread. […]

  Creamy, smooth custard contrasted with intense, spicy flavors. Today, I bring you these lovely Chai Pots de Creme, shared by Stacey (butterbean). I’ll not lie. The ingredient list contains a few specialty items. And the process is a bit time-consuming. But these little custards are very much worth it. So rich and full of flavor; […]

  Are you like me and have this forever growing “recipe bucket-list”? Things like homemade fruit leathers, giant cinnamon rolls have snuck their way onto my mile long list, but on the very tippy-top of that long list was to make my own ricotta cheese. It was when I saw Megan’s recipe for Lemon Basil […]

  It’s that time of year when I’m inspired to make as many homemade things as I can. I think it’s the cold weather that makes me want to hibernate and cook up a storm. This Irish Cream recipe from ILikeToCook22 is sublime. It has little bits of espresso grinds and chocolate and an amazing […]

  Hi. My name is Gaby and I have a serious avocado addiction. It’s actually not really an addiction—it’s more like an obsession. Is that the same thing? Well, it doesn’t really matter to me because I just flat out love avocados. Being an Arizona girl, I grew up eating avocados every single day. After […]

This recipe from John of Patio Daddio BBQ mixes the saltiness of thick cut bacon and the brightness of fresh thyme with the sweetness of onions slowly caramelized in apple cider, sherry vinegar and brown sugar. The beauty of this recipe is that it can take on many forms. I served it on toasted baguette pieces with melted brie, while John suggests pairing it with goat cheese or mixing it into a bowl of grilled brussels sprouts. Really, you can’t go wrong any way you choose to serve this wonderful mixture.

  These Mexican Hot Chocolate Roasted Pecans may quite possibly be the most addictive food I’ve cooked up in my kitchen in quite a while. It immediately caught my eye when I saw it here by Savvy Julie because I think it would make a great homemade holiday gift. That is, if you can manage […]

  Confession time: I’ve never mastered the pizza dough. Nope. It’s always turned out mushy, doughy, and, well, just wrong. I’ll keep working on it, but in the meantime, I found with this recipe for Cracker Pizza, submitted by Tasty Kitchen member, Mrs. Schwartz, I don’t really have to worry about it right now. Plus, […]

  Every December I bake dozens and dozens of holiday cookies to share with family and friends. This year I wanted to add something new to our holiday goodies and was stumped on what to make. So I turned to Tasty Kitchen for help. Warning: do not browse Tasty Kitchen while hungry, you will be […]

  Tomato soup is something that is near and dear to my soul. I grew up eating it with the classic grilled cheese sandwich. Oh, what am I talking about, I still make tomato soup and eat it with a grilled cheese sandwich! Is there really anything better? Well, this recipe has me thinking that […]

  This is my second recipe post here inspired by someone’s grandmother. I just love it, I could cook this way all day long. Before I realized these Scottish Oat Cakes were from Movita’s grammie, I thought to myself, “These remind me so much of my great-aunt’s cookies.” It is simple rolled oats combined with […]

  When I hear “fudge,” I immediately think of the holidays. When cut into bite-sized pieces, it makes the perfect gift to hand out to neighbors or a lovely welcome hostess gift when you arrive at a cocktail or dinner party. It also makes for an addictive little treat that you want to pop into […]

  The holiday season is upon us, my friends. Parties, gatherings and festivities galore! I love a good party, and I love a potluck party even more. Stuffed mushrooms are one of my favorite dishes to bring to gatherings. They’re easy to assemble, their bite size shape makes them perfect for guests to eat as […]

To make the pizza, you need one batch of your favorite pizza dough, peanuts, fresh cilantro and basil, zucchini, one shallot, mozzarella cheese, sweet chili sauce, shredded chicken and crushed red pepper. Spicy spicy. And a little sweet.       Slice your zucchini and your shallot. A mandolin would probably work best here for […]

  Chicken wings are the quintessential football party food. They go well with just about any salty snack food, icy cold beer and they don’t require a fork (bonus!). Although I’m not an avid football fan, I am a huge wing fan! Whether it’s slathered in a spicy sauce or dunked into a cool and creamy dip, […]

  This is hot chocolate (or drinking chocolate), not hot cocoa. What’s the difference, you ask? Hot cocoa is made by adding hot water or hot milk to a powdered mix of cocoa, often containing sweeteners, dried milk, and flavoring. Hot chocolate is created by melting chocolate (either from a bar or chips) in milk. […]

  Homemade chicken and dumplings. Or, chicken n’ dumplins’ rather, as we like to say in the South. I had been eagerly searching for a recipe like the kind I enjoyed so much growing up and this one, from TIffany (TK member Eat at Home), nailed it. There are many different versions of chicken and […]

  Holidays are here and while we’re all planning for the big meals, what about breakfast? I don’t know about you, but I think about lunch and supper menus and then totally forget about breakfast until the last minute. And breakfast is important, especially if your family tends to eat a late lunch like mine […]

  When it comes to snacking, I am usually a sweet kind of gal, but once in awhile I do get a mad craving for something salty. There are also times when I crave both, it just depends on the day and my mood. Laurie (Tasty Kitchen user and fellow blog contributor Simply Scratch) created […]

  One thing that is pretty much always in my refrigerator is almond milk. I love the nuttiness of the plain and vanilla flavors. And the chocolate almond milk? There’s just nothing like it in a tall glass of iced coffee. And even though I love making many things from scratch, it just never occurred […]

  I’m the kind of person who really likes to snack. I’m talking about a handful of something fabulous every 30 minutes or so. I keep telling myself it’s because I get grumpy if I don’t eat, but really, I just like snacking. There’s nothing wrong with that right? Granola is one of those snacks […]

  There is something so comforting about recipes made by grandmothers. Why do we like them so much? I think for me it is the nostalgia that comes with a recipe from her but also those good kitchen smells and the fact that no matter how hard I try, it never comes out quite like […]

  Here in the Missouri Ozarks, the leaves have just passed their colorful prime, scattering across the ground leaving their tell-tale message. Winter is coming. “Boo!” I say! If I lived in a perfect world, it would be fall every day of the year, except for one snowy day on Christmas. I do not like […]

  If I had an Italian grandmother, I am sure this is the chicken soup she would make for my seven brothers and sisters and me. Okay, I don’t actually have seven siblings. In fact, I’m an only child. However, I always imagine Italian meals as large family affairs, so I have to conjure up […]

  I’m fairly certain there is nothing more satisfying to eat than a fried pickle. The sad part is that it took me 29 years to discover this. Last year I tasted my first fried pickle in an Irish pub in California and I was forever transformed. I crossed the threshold into a new phase […]

  I distinctly remember the moment I fell in love with Nutella. I was sold by its creamy texture, distinct hazelnut flavor, and how well it tasted spread over a banana, then sprinkled with coconut. Ever since that very moment, I knew if there was one thing I needed to always have in my pantry, that would be Nutella. It quickly became a […]

  As far as gluten-free baked goods go, these are seriously the bomb. We’re not an entirely gluten-free household, but occasionally I like to play with almond meal in baked goods. I love the rich, nutty (but not too nutty) flavor it imparts. And you can’t beat the nutritional benefits of almonds. These Gluten-Free Apple, […]

  In these fall months, I gravitate towards sweets with a kick of spice. Cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg … they speak of autumn and cozy evenings. Today’s recipe, brought to us by Amy (MonkeyDudesMom), adds a dash of cinnamon to cheesecake. “Cinnamon on cheesecake?!” you say? Hold your horses. Believe me, it’s a wonderful flavor […]

  I’ve been on a pumpkin kick lately. I told myself I was going to stop, it is becoming an addiction, but then I saw Lauren’s (TK member Lauren’s Latest) recipe for Ooey Gooey Caramel Pumpkin Blondies with Chocolate and Walnuts on Tasty Kitchen. Anything with Ooey and Gooey in the title catches my attention […]

  Broccoli cheddar soup will forever make me think of those cold college nights when my friends and I would head to Panera to eat copious amounts of soup in bread bowls. It was one of those college activities we did since Panera was super inexpensive, pretty delicious and one of the only restaurants open […]

  A warm biscuit is comfort food, plain and simple. Being from the Mountain West, biscuits aren’t exactly a staple at our dinner table. (My mom did make homemade buttermilk biscuits occasionally, to accompany cabbage rolls—one of my favorite childhood dinners.) But my husband is half Southern; his mother’s family is from Tennessee, and some […]

  Indian food is total comfort for me. There’s just something about the spicy heat, the simple side of white basmati rice and the chewy garlic naan that soaks it all up perfectly. And as much as I love hitting up my local Indian restaurant for take-out, I also really love making my own Indian […]

  It seems that I wait all year for pumpkin. Come May, I am already craving pumpkin cookies, pumpkin roll, and pumpkin pie, and can hardly imagine waiting another four or five months to get in on that goodness. And with the recent pumpkin shortages that have been happening around the country, I sort of […]

  Nothing tempts my palate more than a tasty plate of pasta, and Tasty Kitchen is chock full of fabulous pasta recipes. There’s so many to choose from. How do you ever begin to decide? Decisions, decisions … Since I still have jalapeño coming out of my ears, I decided to try a version of […]

  Pumpkin Spice Cookies studded with White Chocolate Chips! I mean really, what gets better than that? Now that fall is officially here, it’s all about the baking. And baking with pumpkin and white chocolate is pretty much a dream come true. These cookies are just waiting for you to make them! They are chewy […]

  “Scalloped” is an attractive word, isn’t it? When I hear it I think of several things: first, there’s scallops, as in the seafood—totally delicious. Then there’s the scalloped shape that can live on the edge of a pair of shorts or on the collar of a woman’s blouse—always pretty and dainty. And of course […]

I love brie and fruit baked together into a warm, oozing plate of wonderfulness. Blueberries and brie in particular are meant to be together; it is their destiny. The saltiness of the brie and the sweetness of the blueberries can be scooped up with some crusty bread, or even better, you can give them their own crust the way fellow Tasty Kitchen contributor Natalie does it. I knew I had to try this as soon as I saw it!

With one look at this title, I knew the recipe would be a winner. Let’s be honest: bacon + cheddar + bread? Who in the world could go wrong with that? I couldn’t have found this at a more perfect time with the start of football season and knew it would be a great game day snack. I also had so much success with Rebecca’s General Tso’s Chicken that I was already imagining how we’d devour this bread. And devour it we did!

Fall is here and that means it’s pumpkin season. I love cooking and baking with pumpkin and I am always looking for new ways to use pumpkin in the kitchen. I recently stumbled upon this recipe for Pumpkin Cornbread from Tasty Kitchen member Tracy (sugarcrafter) and immediately added it to my “must try” pumpkin list. I made vegetarian chili for dinner one night and decided it was the perfect time to whip up a batch of Pumpkin Cornbread. 

Healthy snack options mean, well, it means options. And options are good, especially when we’re heading into the holiday season, packed with all flavors of goodies at every turn. Yes, having healthy and tasty options in your repertoire is always a good thing. This recipe for Baked Sweet Potato Fries submitted by Tasty Kitchen member Caitlin is one of those options. Sweet potatoes are packed with carotenoids, vitamin C, potassium, and fiber, and baking the fries, as this recipe calls for, keeps the fat down. Good for snacking, or as a side dish, these Baked Sweet Potato Fries are satisfying to the max. Simple too. Let me show ya.

Canned jalapeños? Yes please! What could be better than enjoying the fruit of our summer labor on a cold day in February? After making a batch of Rebecca’s Candied Jalapeños, I know one thing for sure: there is no way I’ve canned enough jars to make it till February. You may be wondering what Candied Jalapeños taste like. It’s a wonderful mix of sweet and heat. I made my first batch with the seeds and membranes included and it was SPICY! The tangy, savory sweet flavor of the syrup knocked my socks off. In short, Cowboy Candy is delicious and totally addicting.

BLT Pizza might just be my most recent favorite dinner. It’s super easy to prepare and only requires a handful of ingredients but leaves everyone at the dinner table satisfied and happy. I haven’t always been a big bacon fan (I know, something was obviously wrong with me) but recently I’ve decided it’s totally necessary in life. The idea of eating all these classic sandwich toppings on a pizza is just kinda awesome. It’s a winner with both kids and adults and your friends and family will be begging for more!

Every September I always have at least a few green tomatoes dangling in the garden. This is always a good thing because while ripe juicy red tomatoes are wonderful, green tomatoes are much more of a delicacy for me and hard to come by any other time of year. This was the perfect time for me to make this Fried Green Tomato recipe by Stephanie of Cookin’ Cowgirl.

I may be a chocolate girl, but peaches will always have my heart. They bring me back to my true Southern roots! And though I love a good slice of gooey chocolate cake like the rest of them, if given the choice I will always choose peach cobbler for dessert. Sweet, juicy peaches topped with sweet biscuits and served with vanilla ice cream. It doesn’t really get better than that, folks. It really doesn’t.

  Really quick ice cream. Like, zero to sweet, frozen goodness in under 15 minutes. NOT too good to be true! When I saw Ice Cream in a Bag by Tasty Kitchen member whatthedogate (Donna) I wondered why I had never tried this before. I thought it might be a fun project to do with […]

There’s plenty of reasons -to make this carrot cake. Like its appropriate title, this was in fact the best carrot cake I’ve had to date. Big-ups to TK member Katy and Christin (kpurwin) of Young and Hungry (who adapted it from Southern Living) for providing us with such an honest and delightful recipe.