Summer Pasta Salad

Day Old Shrimp Cocktails Into Shrimp Tacos

Shrimp cocktails is such a great snack/appetizer I love to get when hosting, but the problem is the leftovers don't keep well. I would say 3 days after purchase they are beginning to become questionable. Instead of throwing the left over shrimp cocktail in the trash, I like to convert them to shrimp tacos!

Loaded Breakfast Taco Bar (Quick & Delicious)

***This post is made in collaboration with 505 Southwestern®. All content, ideas and words are my own.*** Loaded Breakfast Taco Bar! This Southwestern style taco bar is the perfect way to start your morning. These tacos are packed full with fluffy eggs and chorizo, and topped off with onion, tomato, avocado, and cilantro. But the star that elevates this is the 505 Southwestern® Flame Roasted Green Chile. It packs just the right amount of heat and it makes the tacos what they are.

Russian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (Golubtsi)

Cabbage leaves stuffed with a delicious combination of ground beef, pork, rice and vegetables.

Cauliflower and Chickpea Vadouvan Curry

Let's just get something out in the open: I love curry. There are so many different variations of curry with all kinds of proteins and vegetables, the options are endless. Some of my favorite curry dishes include Japanese clam curry and Thai chicken green curry. Today, I'm adding a third one to the list, a vegetarian cauliflower, and chickpea vadouvan curry. With a blend of spices, aromatics, and vegetables, this curry is anything but boring. Garnish the completed dish with fresh mint, cilantro, crispy shallots, and homemade pickled chilies for an amazing meal.

Russian Pelmeni Recipe (Russian Meat Dumplings)

An authentic Russian recipe for delicious homemade pelmeni.

Classic Coleslaw

Nothing says summer like some super delicious side dishes. Coleslaw is a mainstay at so many barbecues and I figured since we are heading towards Memorial Day that I would share this Classic Coleslaw recipes with you all!It is chockfull of fresh veggies like cabbage, carrots, red onion and scallions for an added onion kick! The dressing is made with mayo, whole grain mustard for a little heat and slightly sweetened by a drizzle of some honey. Try this recipe for your Memorial Day barbecue or all summer long. It's simple ingredients and easy to throw together. Happy unofficial start of summer everyone!

Brownie Truffles

Decadent, brownie truffles that contain only the best, healthy ingredients!These truffles make the best snack and are perfect to meal prep ahead - also freezer-friendly. You only need 6 ingredients to make these and they turn out so decadent and delicious, nobody will ever realize they're good for you!!You will need dates and cocoa powder, walnuts, salt and vanilla. You will also need maple syrup or honey/agave to sweeten them.Tools to make these:You don’t really need much to make this recipe and you can easily use what you already have on hand.You will need:1 food processor1 tray lined with parchment paperFor measuring: 1/4 tsp, 1/2 tsp, 1 tbsp, 1/4 cup, 1/2 cup, 1 cup.

Falafel

This is a recipe for a healthy Falafel patty. The traditional falafel meal consists of about five deep-fried chickpea patties stuffed inside a pita bread with salad and tahini. I bake my Falafel patties which transform them from being fast food to nutritious without losing any flavours. It’s relatively easy to make but requires pre-soaking the chickpea beans, so you need to start the preparations the day before.

Strawberry Lemonade Vodka

As a kid, summer was made for enjoy warm weather, not being in school and enjoying lemonade drinks. So, I have come to enjoy lemonade drinks. As a adult, I now enjoy this delicious Strawberry Lemonade Vodka cocktail.

Healthy Broccoli Salad - The Kitchen Garten

Broccoli salad is a southern staple and a personal favorite of my hubby. He requests it anytime of year, but I love to make it in the spring and fall when broccoli is in season. You should definitely try growing your own broccoli at home! I digress. This broccoli salad makes an attempt to be healthier and it is husband approved, which says a lot!

Cowboy Cookies

If you didn’t know I’m here to tell you. Cowboy cookies are amazing! I don’t know who came up with the idea to add bite size caramel bits and pecans into a perfectly baked chocolate chip cookie, but they’re a genius. This all started with my coworker. He kept asking me to make him some cookies with all the above ingredients. Saying “that just sounds so good”. I kept saying “those are cowboy cookies. They are a real thing”. I said that but I’ve never made them or eaten them myself. It’s ultimately a chocolate chip cookie with the addition of pecans and caramel bits. So of course I took my chocolate chip cookie recipe and made the adjustment, and boy was I blown away. They were so freaking good! Do yourself a favor and give this recipe a try. I know you will love it!

The Best Strawberry Mascarpone Topped Mint Cookie Dessert

Orzo Salad With Feta, Olives and Peppers

Looking for a great salad to make for summer cookouts? This Orzo Salad with Feta, Olives and Peppers has been on my cookout menu since I first made it back in 2007.

Caprese Pasta Salad

The fresh flavors of Caprese in a pasta salad I love the fresh flavors of a Caprese salad: mozzarella, basil, and tomatoes, drizzled with balsamic. So “old country.” A pasta salad version couldn’t go wrong. Did you know? Caprese salad is a simple Italian salad, made of sliced fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil, seasoned with salt and olive oil. It is occasionally paired with arugula. The usual presentation is an arrangement on a plate. Like "Pizza Margherita, it features the colours of the Italian flag: green, white, and red. In Italy, it is usually served as an antipasto (starter), not a contorno (side dish) and may be eaten any time of day. (source: Wikipedia) Simple ingredients I adapted this recipe from one on Delish.com. Their version would feed a small crowd, but I am feeding two so I make a different quantity. I use most ingredients half of the original recipe, with one exception: cheese. I use the same amount of cheese for half the salad. Why? Because (repeat after me) “There is no such thing as too much cheese!”

Easy Breakfast Skillet

Do you ever buy a big bag of onions and never get around to finishing them...or is it just me? I had a bunch of onions on hand so I decided to make shakshuka. There are so many ways to make this. You can do canned tomatoes or fresh tomatoes. I wanted to finish up the tomatoes I had on hand so I used those. If you prefer the soupier consistency in shakshuka, you can go with canned tomatoes. There are no rules to brunch! Add a few eggs, and cook those halfway to have a perfect runny yolk. Serve with some sourdough bread!

Creamy Raspberry Pie

This is an accumulation of several different recipes I tried. I finally came up with one my hubby thought was creamy enough.

Freezer Friendly Stuffed Peppers - No Getting Off This Train

The Easiest Simple Shrimp Tacos

Easy Lemon, Asparagus, and Whipped Goat Cheese Tart

This easy lemon, asparagus, and whipped goat cheese tart is a perfect Easter appetizer, quick weeknight meal, or great spring inspired dish that your whole family will love!This recipe is SO easy – there’s less than 10 ingredients and this will be on your table in about 30 minutes.I love serving this for an Easter brunch or as a spring appetizer. But this tart is really delicious year round!I thought of this recipe a few weeks ago while I was on a walk with my husband. It was one of the first warm, crisp sunny days of the year, and we were able to get in a 4 mile walk in the evening.It was so nice to enjoy the fresh air, and while we were walking, BAM, the idea for this tart came into my mind.As soon as I thought of it, I could taste it. Flaky puff pastry, a lemony spiced whipped goat cheese, roasted asparagus, and lemon slices. I knew I needed to make it ASAP.So that weekend, I made it for my family, and they LOVED it. I knew I needed to share the recipe!Fresh asparagus, lemony whipped goat cheese, and flaky puff pastry. This recipe screams springtime!This recipe is truly SO easy – there’s less than 10 ingredients and only a few steps to this delicious tart!

A Different Take on Pecan Pie: Pecan Pie Cupcakes!

Roasted Broccoli Florets With Lemon and Butter

These roasted broccoli florets are so crispy and delicious. Filled with a lemony and butter flavor you’ll love how tasty they are. With only 3 ingredients and 25 minutes to make they’re perfect for week days and busy families.

Oreo Fluff Bars

To all my Oreo fans - this one is for you! A shortbread crust, hot fudge and a fluffy topping makes the most delicious Oreo dessert. These easy refrigerated bars are the perfect sweet treat for the Spring and Summer months when we are all craving a cold treat. Three layers make the most delicious bite! Buttery shortbread is topped with chocolate hot fudge, then topped with a homemade fluffy Oreo topping. And don't forget to place whole Oreos on top so people know what this dessert is all about!

Easy Shrimp Rigatoni Pasta Recipe

Hello foodies,How are you? Our Greek Easter is over had a lovely time we spent Easter at my brother’s so it was a nice very small get-together. And so I am back at work and of course blogging, podcasting, and many more other projects in the works. When we returned it was time for me to hit the kitchen for a newer version of one of my favorite recipes Shrimp Rigatoni Pasta. Very simple and easy especially when you can use frozen shrimps and veggies for this recipe.There is a similar recipe we make in Greece called Astakomakaronada, Greek Lobster Pasta Recipe. Unfortunately, Lobsters here are so expensive that it really isn’t worth it. I had asked at the fish market about 2 years ago and back then the price was about 50 euros for one lobster!! So, I said thank you but noooo thank you!! Shrimps are inexpensive so mainly our seafood dishes consist of Shrimps, Calamari, Mussels and I think one or two more.So, here is something that you don’t know I have had an Instant Pot Pressure cooker for a while now and have not yet used it. Why? not sure why, maybe because I haven’t found a recipe that kinda wants me to try it out. I’m thinking I will probably use it once Soup Season comes around. Anyone else out there has an Instant Pot Pressure cooker just sitting in the box?Have a great morning/noon/afternoon/evening everyone!!KALI MAS OREXI!! 🙂 Linguine with Hot and Spicy Shrimps & a Tomato,Ouzo Sauce (Garidomakaronada)“Linguine with Hot and Spicy Shrimps & a Tomato,Ouzo Sauce (Garidomakaronada)” — Foodzesty

How To Make Air Fryer Tortilla Chips

Skip the unhealthy high-fat corn chips from the store and learn how to make chips out of tortillas in the air fryer in this super easy homemade chip hack! No last-minute rush to the store when you realise you’re out of chips when you can make your own air fryer tortilla chips in under 10 minutes! Serve them with your favourite dips or load them up like nachos.

Tomatillo And Poblano Salsa

Perfect for a Cinco de Mayo celebration, this is an incredibly easy tomatillo and poblano salsa that only requires a few ingredients and can elevate any dish you add it to. It’s got a bright and happy flavor, and it’s also great on its own as simple chips and dip.When it comes to Salsas, I will almost always pick a green salsa over a red salsa. I also prefer verde enchiladas to your standard red sauce enchiladas.For most of my life, I thought that green salsas came from green tomatoes, and I was actually embarrassingly old before I realized that tomatillos were NOT interchangeable with tomatoes. I had always seen tomatillos in the store, but I honestly thought they were just a harder to get to tomato. It wasn’t until far too recently that I received tomatillos in a meal kit service dinner and realized just how easy and delicious these little guys are to prepare on their own.

The Best Marinara Sauce Recipe

This Italian marinara sauce recipe is fresh and absolutely worth the 30 minutes it takes to make. Made with onions, garlic, fire-roasted tomatoes, basil, and a splash of white wine. Naturally gluten-free and optionally vegetarian.

Instant Pot Chicken Thighs and Potatoes

Instant pot chicken thighs and potatoes with a delicious lemon Dijon gravy. Made with boneless thighs that are perfectly moist and juicy, you can have dinner ready in just under 30 minutes!

Mother's Day No Yeast Brown Sugar Cinnamon Rolls

These No Yeast Brown Sugar Cinnamon Rolls are based on the Violet Bakery cinnamon rolls and are an amazing treat when you want cinnamon rolls but don’t want to wait two hours for dough to rise.I’ve spoken before about my fear of baking with yeast on the blog, and while I’ve definitely started getting past that, I still don’t love baking with yeast. One reason for that, is that I’m an incredibly impatient person, and waiting for dough to rise just isn’t my thing. I have a hard time turning that part of my brain off, so instead of setting dough to rise, and then going and doing another productive thing, I basically just sit and wait for the dough to rise. Some days I have the time for that, but most of the time I really don’t. My ADHD aside though, these cinnamon rolls are amazing, and because they don’t use yeast, you can put them together for an easy Sunday morning breakfast or brunch. Because of the lack of yeast they do lack a traditional cinnamon roll’s incredibly soft and pull apart-y(technical baking term) dough, but they are still astoundingly good. The insides of the roll are soft and bursting with brown sugar and cinnamon, and the cardamom in the dough adds just the right little touch. I would highly recommend eating these right out of the oven, as they’re best warm. Room temp is still good, but you wont get quite the same effect.

Cheesy Beef Enchiladas

Happy Cinco De Mayo!I hope you all have some fun fiestas planned this year! If you are looking for an easy, slightly healthier twist on a Mexican favorite, try these cheesy beef enchiladas at your celebration!I lowered the carbs by using Xtreme Wellness, high fiber tortillas (50cal, 15g carbs, 11g fiber, and 5g protein each), and lightened them up a bit by choosing 96% lean ground beef. However, these would be great with lean ground turkey or chicken as well!Each enchilada is 240 calories, 23g protein, 20g carbs, and 12g fiber.They came together in under 30 minutes and are delicious reheated for leftovers, making them the perfect weeknight meal.

Classic Ham Pea Salad Recipe

This ham pea salad recipe is a simple spring recipe using peas, ham, and bacon. Try this classic pea salad with ranch dressing today.

Hasselback Bottoms

Hasselback baked potatoes are so good! The very best part of the hassleback baked potato is the bottom. These Hasselback Bottoms are just the best part of those baked potatoes! They are not only easier but better! They are easier because there is no need to continue removing them from the oven to baste with more butter and seasonings. All you need to do is...slice your room temperature potatoes-no need to peel them, melt the butter and bacon grease, add the seasonings and coat the potatoes. Then, place them on a large baking sheet to bake. Some will turn out chewy and some will turn our crispy. All of them will have a great flavor! Check out some of our other side dish recipes. 💕

The Best Recipe for Rumchata Cupcakes

Looking for an amazing dessert for a Cinco de Mayo celebration? Wait until you try this recipe for Rumchata cupcakes.Have you ever had Rumchata before?Rumchata is the perfect blend of rum, cream, cinnamon and vanilla.It’s often used in drink recipes, but is pretty amazing in desserts too.

Lemon Chicken Pasta With Spinach and Artichokes

This pasta is my culinary version of the song “My Favorite Things” except that instead of mittens and brown paper packages, it’s full to bursting with lemon, artichokes, chicken thighs and spinach. I could literally eat this every day for a month and not get sick of it.The best thing about this recipe is that it’s super adaptable. If you don’t like chicken thighs (although, if you don’t I truly think that means you just haven’t tried them yet) you can easily substitute chicken breast. If you don’t have spinach, any other tender green will work in its place. Leave the lemon out if that’s not your thing. The artichokes are non-negotiable though as far as I’m concerned.The recipe is ready in under 30 minutes making it a perfect weeknight meal, but its fancy enough to fool people into thinking you spent far longer in the kitchen than you actually did.

Little Smokies Breakfast Bake

Is breakfast one of your favorite meals? Breakfast casseroles are a perfect way to start your day. This breakfast casserole recipe is full of delicious ingredients like hash browns, little smokies breakfast sausages, sliced mushrooms, cheddar cheese, eggs, milk, and seasonings. Hillshire Farms Lit'l Smokies Sausages give this casserole the best flavor. It is quick to put together, just slice the sausage and mushrooms, sauté the mushrooms in butter, grate the cheese (or buy pre-shredded cheese), mix the eggs with the milk and seasonings, layer your casserole in a 9 x 13 baking dish, and bake. Enjoy with your favorite people for breakfast or dinner-love breakfast for dinner! If you like this recipe, check out the other breakfast recipes on Sweeter With Sugar.

Strawberry Fruit Leather Recipe

How to make a strawberry fruit leather recipe in the oven or in a food dehydrator. This is a healthy snack made that is easy to make without any sugar.

Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies

Vegan and gluten-free fluffy cookies.These cookies have the BEST texture. I love it when cookies are thick and have a "raw" feel to them...not sure if I'm explaining it right lol but trust me, try them and you'll see!!I wouldn’t suggest changing anything in this recipe, keep the ingredients and measurements the same and you won’t be disappointed.You will need almond flour for this recipe.Use brown sugar, baking powder, salt and vanilla.You will need melted butter and 1 flax egg.Any chocolate can be used for this recipe, I decided to use dark chocolate to keep it vegan.You don’t really need much to make this recipe and you can easily use what you already have on hand.You will need:Baking tray lined with parchment paper1 mixing bowlWhiskSpatula to mixFor measuring: 1/4 tsp, 1/2 tsp, 1 tsp, 1 tbs, 1/4 cup, 1/2 cup, 1 cup.

Simple Lemon Vinaigrette

Simple Lemon Vinaigrette is a recipe you will want to have in your back pocket for always. This delicious zesty dressing recipe comes together quickly with just a few ingredients and will become your new go-to salad dressing. You won’t find a bottle of dressing at the grocery store better than this homemade vinaigrette.

Fluffy Banan Oat Pancake

Pancakes are very delicious and a great way to start the day but every once in a while, it is great to put a spin on things and instead of having the regular plain pancake, you can add some bananas, spices, oats and voilá, you got yourself some healthier and nutritious Banana Oat Pancakes, much less sugar but you still get an incredible flavour.So in this video I’ll be sharing my recipe for these delicious homemade Banana Oat Pancakes! I made sure to get them fluffy still and they’re very easy to make!Having healthy Banana Oat Pancakes, packed with nutrients in the morning or for a snack will not take much time from your day! I topped mine off with some walnuts and maple syrup but the possibilities are endless…you can even add some more sliced bananas, some nice fruits like blueberries, or maybe some honey.