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Cheeseburger Salad Bowls 25 Mar 1:46 PM (11 days ago)

This one-dish dinner has everything you love about a cheeseburger, minus the bun! I’m calling them Cheeseburger Salad Bowls because you can customize these and make them more of a salad with some burger, or more of a burger with a little salad, ya know? Either way you’ve got flavorful beef covered in melty cheese, ...

Lemon Cookie Crunch Popcorn 8 Mar 11:56 AM (29 days ago)

I have a popular recipe for Cinnamon Cookie Crunch Popcorn that involves crushed red hot candies and crumbled oreos. Recently I had an abundance of lemon candies from an event I helped at and I couldn’t stop thinking about a lemon version. This popcorn involves crumbled lemon oreos and crushed lemon candies all wrapped up ...

Cream Fried Eggs 20 Feb 7:06 AM (last month)

If you’ve never tried cooking your eggs in cream, you’re in for a treat. This is a method of cooking eggs in a skillet with a thin layer of cream on the bottom (as opposed to using butter, or oil). As the cream cooks, it separates into milk solids and butter. The liquid evaporates as ...

Baked Parmesan Crisps 6 Feb 8:20 AM (last month)

If you’re the kind of person that sprinkles a little extra cheese into the skillet when you’re making a grilled cheese, just to get those crispy little pieces of fried cheese goodness, then these little baked parmesan crisps will be right up your alley. You often find these crunchy salty bits on fancy appetizer plates, ...

Copycat Chick-fil-A Chicken Minis 15 Jan 10:58 AM (2 months ago)

These easy little bite-sized sandwiches are great for snacking, appetizers, or even a fun meal (if you make enough!) They’re similar to a popular favorite at Chick-fil-A that’s served for breakfast. Using a few ready-made ingredients makes these simple to pull off. Generally I avoid sharing recipes that use very brand-specific products, but in this ...

Green Chili Chicken Stew 9 Jan 8:44 AM (2 months ago)

This recipe began with an accident when I once added way too much rice to my White Chicken Chili soup. It turned into a thick, hearty stew that we could almost eat with either a fork or a spoon and my kids loved it. So I reworked the recipe a bit to create this Green ...

Easy Overnight Caramel Rolls 19 Dec 2024 9:55 AM (3 months ago)

These overnight caramel rolls require only 4 main ingredients and produce a soft warm roll covered with a flavorful gooey caramel. It feels almost magical considering how quick and easy they are to make! (No actual bread-making involved!) All you need is a tube pan (my preference) or a bundt pan. You toss some frozen ...

Candy Cane Cookies with Chocolate Mint 5 Dec 2024 7:53 AM (4 months ago)

If you’re about to hit the jump-to-recipe button, just a heads up that this is a recipe where tips are really useful, so I encourage you to scroll through the info for the quick overview first! These are my most favorite cookie of all cookies. Probably because they have so many memories attached for me, ...

Turkey Cranberry Melt 26 Nov 2024 7:28 AM (4 months ago)

This turkey cranberry melt is a quick little number you can make with leftover turkey from Thanksgiving, or any deli turkey! I’ve got sourdough bread spread with a flavorful sage-infused mayo, topped with roasted turkey, two types of cheese, and a smear of fresh cranberry sauce that adds sweetness and tang- all pan toasted until ...

Herbed Sourdough Stuffing 22 Nov 2024 7:40 AM (4 months ago)

This recipe was based on the stuffing my Mom made when I was growing up. Very classic flavors and simple ingredients. My herbed sourdough stuffing does have a couple (optional) ingredients that makes it extra delicious though- I like to use sourdough bread for a little tang, and fresh lemon for brightness and flavor. You ...

Light and Airy Whipped Frosting 7 Nov 2024 5:48 AM (5 months ago)

Alternate title: fluffy silky cloud dream frosting. This simple concoction has been hiding over on a post about stabilized whipped cream, since it plays on a simple stabilization method, but it is often my go-to when needing a light whippy frosting, or a topping for all kinds of desserts. This magical not-too-sweet mix only requires ...

Sheet Pan Greek Chicken and Vegetables 24 Oct 2024 1:27 PM (5 months ago)

This easy sheet pan meal is a riff on my extremely popular sheet pan fajitas. Sliced chicken, vegetables, and an easy spice mix gets roasted all in the same pan for an ultra flavorful mix. I love this recipe because you can eat it a few ways! Layer it on a flatbread with hummus, feta ...

The Best Recipes for Fresh Tomatoes 16 Oct 2024 2:56 PM (5 months ago)

Fresh in-season tomatoes are especially flavorful and delicious. During the summer months especially, I’m scooping them up everywhere, whether it be in my own garden, or from a friend, or a farmer’s market, or even the grocery store! As the weather turns to fall I have to quickly pick all my tomatoes before the freeze ...

Crunch Wrap Supremes 9 Oct 2024 1:28 PM (5 months ago)

My teens love any dinner that mimics some of their favorite fast foods. We love making my popular Beef and Bean Crunch Wraps so we took them up a notch by recreating the iconic supreme crunch wrap! My recipe packs as much filling as you can possibly squeeze in while still being able to close ...

Roasted Butternut Squash and Feta Soup 2 Oct 2024 9:29 AM (6 months ago)

Flavors of the season are in full swing in this flavor-packed creamy butternut squash soup. Similar to my Roasted Tomato Soup, we let the oven do most of the work here, oven roasting the vegetables to caramelize with herbs and garlic. A block of feta cheese roasts as well, adding creaminess and the perfect tang ...

Turkey Pear Sandwich 25 Sep 2024 9:16 AM (6 months ago)

I’ve said it a million times and I’ll say it again, if I ever opened a restaurant (which I have no desire to ever, ever do- way too much work for me!) it would 100% be a sandwich and soup joint. I’ll never, ever tire of a great sandwich! Lately I’ve been keeping a plentiful ...

Roasted Tomato Soup with Boursin Cheese 18 Sep 2024 7:26 AM (6 months ago)

New Recipe! This roasted tomato soup is creamy, incredibly flavorful, and so easy as the oven does most of the work! If you have fresh garden tomatoes, this is a great use, and if you don’t- you can easily make this with tomatoes from the grocery store. Tomatoes, garlic, and a few other veggies get ...

Easy Tortilla Egg Bake 12 Sep 2024 9:35 AM (6 months ago)

This easy tortilla egg bake might have been our most-made dish over the summer. It takes literal minutes to prepare and is so easy, my teens made it on a regular basis. Just put a large tortilla in a pie plate and fill it with an easy egg mixture and it results in crispy edges, ...

Dipping Oil 5 Sep 2024 7:22 AM (7 months ago)

Dipping oil is one of the easiest appetizers you can make! All you need is a good olive oil and balsamic vinegar, fresh garlic, and a few dried herbs. Place everything in a shallow bowl and then tear apart crusty bread for dipping. You’ll feel like you’re at an Italian restaurant! It’s also a simple ...

Fresh Herb Flavored Salts 26 Aug 2024 9:36 AM (7 months ago)

If you have an abundance of fresh herbs, one of my favorite things to make are herb-infused salts. You can use a wide variety of salts and just about any herbs you enjoy. By blending them together, the herbs release their natural oils and the salt absorbs them. The flavored salts are great for finishing- ...

How to Cook Bacon in the Air Fryer 10 Jul 2024 5:00 AM (9 months ago)

Using an air fryer to cook bacon is perfect when you just need a few slices, and want minimal mess to clean up and hands-off cooking. During the summer months I love making air fried bacon to cook up a few pieces for a couple of BLT’s. It’s less babysitting than a skillet, and it’s ...

Smoked Paprika Butter 3 Jul 2024 6:00 AM (9 months ago)

I love compound butters (a compound butter is simply butter, with spices or some type of flavorings, often from herbs or fruits, mixed into it). They’re such an easy way to elevate so many things. We love a pat of flavored butter on a steak fresh off the grill- it melts into the meat creating ...

Peach and Arugula Farro Salad 21 Jun 2024 9:06 AM (9 months ago)

I love a salad that combines greens and grain. They’re hearty and filling and make a great one-stop side dish to a meal, and are easy to turn into a main dish as well. This summer salad combines chewy farro with flavorful arugula, fresh peaches and blackberries, and creamy mozzarella pearls. I’ve added chopped avocado ...

Yogurt Parfait Bowls 4 Apr 2024 1:26 PM (last year)

Chances are when you think of yogurt parfaits, you imagine simple little jars layered with yogurt, berries, and granola. This recipe shows you how to elevate that classic combo into something much more filling and nourishing, that’s also gorgeous to look at! These yogurt parfait bowls are elegant and worthy of a special occasion gathering. ...

Smoked Pulled Ham 21 Mar 2024 8:27 PM (last year)

Once I started smoking my ham like I’m going to show you in this recipe, I have literally never bought one of those spiral cut hams with the sauce packet again. Smoked pulled ham might ruin all other ham for you. This is not a spiral cut ham (make sure to read my ingredient notes, ...

Brazilian Inspired Recipes 5 Mar 2024 2:24 PM (last year)

My husband and I both spent time living in different parts of Brazil during our college years doing mission service work for our church. My Father and several other family members did as well, so we speak Portuguese and love Brazilian culture, people, and food! Many people assume Brazilian food is the same as other ...

Double Chocolate Waffles With Berry Sauce 4 Mar 2024 10:08 AM (last year)

Decadent, delicious breakfasts don’t get much better than this! These chocolate waffles are studded with little pieces of chocolate that get warm and melted in the waffle iron. Topped with an easy fresh berry sauce and a dollop of whipped cream, these are fun and delicious! If chocolate for breakfast isn’t your thing, try serving ...

Swedish Meatballs 30 Jan 2024 12:45 PM (last year)

These Swedish meatballs are featured in the second Our Best Bites Cookbook, Savoring the Seasons. It’s routinely mentioned as a favorite from readers and I wanted it to have a space on the website so more of you can enjoy it! These Swedish meatballs are tender, with a combination of both beef and pork, and ...

Tortellini Pasta Salad with Ground Mustard Vinaigrette 26 Jan 2024 10:48 AM (last year)

Tortellini Pasta Salad is easily customizable with endless options for veggie add-ins! This salad starts with cooked tortellini- which you can find fresh, dry, or frozen, incorporates some fresh flavorful vegetables, and is tossed together with a tangy and flavorful Ground Mustard and Garlic Vinaigrette. The homemade dressing really elevates the flavor profile, making this ...

Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup 18 Jan 2024 9:19 AM (last year)

This go-to recipe for chicken noodle soup has been a favorite for years, and also hiding in plain sight on Our Best Bites. It’s a very slight riff on the base to this popular Chicken and Dumplings recipe, but when you swap out the dumplings for noodles, it’s the most amazing Chicken Noodle Soup! The ...

How to Roast Tri Tip in the Oven 12 Dec 2023 10:59 AM (last year)

Tri tip is one of my most favorite cuts of meat. If you’ve had tri-tip steak, it’s obviously just this same cut of meat, sliced into steaks! Tri-Tip is sometimes known by other names depending on where you live- see below for more info on that. I love it because it’s really flavorful and tender, ...

DIY Natural Sink Scrub Recipe 7 Dec 2023 1:48 PM (last year)

This all natural DIY Sink Scrub is easy and inexpensive to make and creates a great sink cleaner and refresher!  It’s also great to put down the disposal. The ingredients are baking soda (a natural deodorizer and cleaner), powdered citric acid (superstar ingredient and powerful cleaning agent), and essential oil (for fresh clean scent!). I ...

Apple Squash Chop Kale Salad 14 Nov 2023 8:40 PM (last year)

This salad is full of nutrient-dense ingredients and especially wonderful in the autumn time with the great fall flavors. It’s based on a mix of finely chopped kale and cabbage, which is a great blend since it stays crunchy, even after a sit in the fridge. It has a wonderful mix of both flavors and ...

Creamy Apple Cider Slushy 2 Nov 2023 1:01 PM (last year)

We love Italian Sodas, and we love Hawaiian style Shave Ice. This recipe is kind of a combination of both! We use our favorite Little Snowie Shave Ice Machine to get perfectly fluffy ice to make a slushy consistency, but you could skip that part and this would still be a fun and delicious drink/treat. ...

Stovetop Cinnamon Apples 20 Oct 2023 4:00 PM (last year)

These easy stovetop cinnamon apples are like apple pie filling in a pan! They’re quick to whip up and have so many delightful uses. We love them spooned over ice cream, topped on pancakes and waffles, tucked into crepes, mashed into a milkshake, swirled into oatmeal or yogurt…the list goes on! Ingredient and Equipment List ...

Air Fried Butternut Squash 19 Sep 2023 12:19 PM (last year)

Air fried butternut squash is a great addition to salads, grain bowls, soups, wraps, and more. It’s also delicious served plain on it’s own as a side dish! Using a bag of pre-chopped squash makes this even easier, and the air fryer is my favorite way to cook these. They get browned and a little ...

Hot Italian Sandwiches 18 Sep 2023 8:19 AM (last year)

Loaded hot sandwiches might seem like something you’d only find at a great restaurant and deli, but they’re super doable at home and one of my family’s favorite dinners! This sandwich is made on a long, toasted ciabatta baguette, spread with pesto and garlic mayo, and loaded with roasted turkey, salami, and pepperoni. Ingredient Notes ...

Lemon-Orzo Salad with Veggies and Chicken 28 Aug 2023 9:01 AM (last year)

This light and fresh salad is packed with fresh vegetables and bright flavors (hello lemon and dill), and while I love the addition of grilled chicken, you can also make it meatless if you prefer.  The orzo pasta makes this salad hearty, but it stays light and fresh at the same time.  This is a ...

Blueberry Corn Salad with Honey Basil Vinaigrette 14 Aug 2023 10:53 AM (last year)

I dreamed up this Blueberry Corn salad days before I made it and was so happy when it lived up to the hype I created in my head. I love the combo of fresh greens with pasta. It’s not quite a pasta salad, but it’s more than a normal salad, ya know? It makes it ...

Peach Prosciutto Skewers 8 Aug 2023 1:07 PM (last year)

These easy peach and prosciutto skewers blend a classic combo of flavors with creamy Mozzarella cheese, salty prosciutto and juicy sweet peaches or nectarines. They’re topped with a drizzle of Honey Basil Vinaigrette for an explosion of perfect flavors! When stone fruit is in prime season, you can’t beat this perfect bite! Ingredients and Equipment ...

The Bst BLT Sandwich 22 Jul 2023 2:01 PM (last year)

A couple of summers ago, this video took Instagram by storm. I’m still getting messages asking for the details of this killer sandwich! There’s a few things that make this BLT better than what you might be used to. One is the inside-out toasted bread hack that gives you a super soft exterior that doesn’t ...

Honey Basil Vinaigrette 18 Jul 2023 10:09 AM (last year)

This Honey Basil Vinaigrette is one of my favorite ways to use up fresh herbs in the garden. It’s packed with herby flavor, and has a subtle sweetness from honey and apple cider vinegar. Though basil is the shining star here, I love adding in other fresh herbs as well, like rosemary, oregano, or thyme. ...