Cheesy Fried Mashed Potato Balls are a comfort food appetizer or side dish made with mashed potatoes, filled with melty cheese and fried with a crispy panko breading. A great way to use of leftover mashed potatoes! The Ultimate Appetizer I love to make these fried mashed potato balls as a first course for a
These bars are like traditional pecan pie with a spicy and square twist. Habanero Pecan Pie Bars are what you holiday dessert table has been looking for. Spicy Inspiration This recipe for pecan pie bars comes to you thanks to my buddy Jacob Cutino at Cutino Sauce Co. and a friend from Instagram, Cristen (aka
This comfort food recipe with a healthy twist uses tater tots to make the crust and piles on a perfect balance of flavors with sun dried tomatoes, kale, mushrooms, artichoke hearts and tangy marinara. Tater Tot Crust If you take anything from this recipe, know that you can use tater tots in a cast iron
This summer recipe for Sugar Snap Pea Salad with Radish has tons of crunch and flavor with a bright lemony dressing. Sugar Snap Peas Did you know that sugar snap peas are a cross between an English pea and the snow pea? They are in season through winter into the late spring. I thought this would
This recipe for Instant Pot Hummus is beyond easy but oh so creamy. A perfect healthy snack to always have on hand. Going from Bad to Fab The first time I made homemade hummus it was AWFUL. It was not tasty and more importantly, it was not smooth and creamy. Rewind to the first time I
Ryan is putting this Jalapeno Salsa Verde on everything from tacos to eggs to sandwiches. And before you click away, fearing that this salsa is too spicy, never fear! It’s easily adjusted for your particular spice preference. Serving Size This recipe makes about a standard 6 oz small jar’s worth of salsa. But we’re officially
*This recipe post for Homemade Healthy Italian Dressing is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, but all stories and opinions expressed are 100% honest and true. Healthier Salad Dressing The problem with salads is salad dressings. We’ve all seen the reports about how fast food salads can pack more calories and fat than a burger.
I wanted to make an easy pesto recipe that didn’t require any fancy equipment because, though I own a mortar and pestle and a food processor, they’re a pain to haul out and to clean. I wanted to make a pesto that only required a cutting board and a knife, so I did and you
These Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes are easier than any scalloped potatoes that I have ever made previously. I am a potato lover to the extreme. I once received a potato as a Christmas gift. So, to say my devotion runs deep would be accurate. The Perfect Scalloped Potatoes I grew up on boxed scalloped potatoes,
Beans are one of my favorite things to make in the Instant Pot, especially Instant Pot Black Beans. This recipe is easy and quick. Granted, it’s a bit more involved than just popping open a can of black beans from the store, but the flavor and texture are so superior and the effort is really
Ryan grew up with Tostadas as a weekly family tradition. They were inexpensive, easy and reasonably nutritious. In this video, Ryan shares his memories on this simple dish and why it’s so important to him. How to Make Tostadas Tostadas definitely vary from house to house, but the general concept is piling up toppings on
I jumped on the cauliflower “rice” bandwagon. It seems that all of those New Year’s resolutions buzzing around got me on a health kick. But, this Turmeric Lime Cauliflower Rice ups the gluten-free side dish game. Ditch the stove top cooking method and try roasting it in the oven. Roasted Cauliflower Rice I was reading
