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How To Make Chicken Tortilla Soup From Scratch

October 1, 2023

The following is a guest post from Carmel Bay Coffee. Learn how to make chicken tortilla soup from scratch using wholesome ingredients. Stay true to traditional cooking methods and flavors, creating a genuine culinary experience that transports you straight to the heart of Mexico. Perfectly topped with crispy tortilla strips, cheese, and avocado, this homemade chicken soup is a fiesta of deliciousness in every spoonful. Let your taste buds dance with these easy-to-follow instructions for a hearty, comforting bowl of chicken tortilla soup made with love.…

Crab Cake Sliders with Guacamole and Kiwi Salsa

September 19, 2023

Crab Cake Sliders are little layers of seasonal yumminess that feature crab, bright, flavorful kiwi and guacamole. You’ll want to make these for parties, cookouts, birthdays and random Wednesday nights for absolutely no reason.…

What is Umami

September 13, 2023

The following is a guest post by Simply Healthy Family. Welcome, flavor lovers; let’s go on a gastronomic journey. You might know the four basic food taste profiles: sweet, sour, bitter, and salty. But did you know there’s a fifth flavor that adds depth and savoriness to your dishes? This fifth basic taste palette is called “umami.” Even though common in our favorite foods, the term is often misunderstood. Umami has roots in Japanese cooking, culture, and cuisine and has gradually crossed the global culinary scene, turning ordinary meals into unique gastronomic experiences.…

23 Healthy Breakfast Ideas to Fuel Your Busy Days

September 13, 2023

The following is a guest post from My Everyday Table. Nutritionally speaking, many Americans are not getting off on the right foot each day. According to the National Institutes of Health, almost 25% of people in the U.S. skip breakfast, even though we’ve all heard breakfast is the most important meal of the day!…

Camping Meals

September 8, 2023

The following is a guest post from Healy Eats Real. Camping is a popular way for families to take a break from the hustle and bustle of city life. A 2022 annual camping report by Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) estimated that a whopping 57 million households in North America went camping at least once in 2021. But when it comes to eating in the great outdoors, camping meals can sometimes add a lot of stress onto what is supposed to be a peaceful vacation.…

The BEST Gluten-Free Pizza Dough + 3 Crucial Tips on How to Perfect It

September 1, 2023

Gluten-free pizza is a staple that should be in every gluten-free kitchen, and it should be a good one. I have tested many versions and narrowed it down to two. Of all the factors involved in making gluten-free pizza dough, what makes a seriously good one? What ingredient is a game changer? Gluten-Free Living About six years ago, I began to have severe pain and tingling in both feet, and I started to have balance instability. After seeing several local physicians here, (being misdiagnosed with MS was visit #1), I went to the Cleveland Clinic in Florida because the symptoms literally halted my life. At the Cleveland Clinic I went through about 10 months of rigorous testing: scans, blood tests,…

Cantaloupe Salsa

August 9, 2023

Cantaloupe Salsa is a fresh take on a staple that has been around forever. This version has both tomatoes and tomatillos, juicy cantaloupe and serrano peppers instead of jalapenos. It’s fabulous on fish tacos, grilled chicken or just scooping up with tortilla chips.…

Brazilian Cheese Bread

July 21, 2023

Brazilian Cheese Bread, or Pão de Queijo, is an authentic Brazilian food originating in the state of Minas Gerais. It’s a different take on the dinner roll, cheesy and soft on the inside and crusty on the outside, and has become crazy popular worldwide. These are naturally gluten free, and can be customized with any cheese you have a craving for. I adore these!…

Prime Day 2023 Savings

July 12, 2023

Prime Day 2023 is down to just hours now! One day left of insane deals in every corner of Amazon. I’m here to give you some ideas in case you need a little inspiration.…

Tuna Poke Nachos

July 6, 2023

Tuna Poke Nachos are delicious and unexpected, and are pretty much exactly what it sounds like: I used the premise of seared Ahi Tuna to make another one of my favorites, fusion nachos.…

26 of the Best Kitchen Gadgets on Amazon

July 4, 2023

Whether you have a large gourmet kitchen or a teeny tiny kitchen – you’ll always need kitchen toys. Because I love you, I have put together a curated list of 26 of the Best Kitchen Gadgets on Amazon. If you’re anything like me, you know that behind every great cook lies a handful of kitchen tools that invoke warm and fuzzy feelings. …

Watermelon Salsa

June 10, 2023

Watermelon Salsa is a perfectly seasonal recipe that combines the refreshing sweetness of watermelon with tangy tomatoes, the mild heat of jalapenos, and the crispness of the cucumber and bell pepper. Tossed with a zesty honey lime vinaigrette, this recipe is a fantastic twist on traditional salsa. …