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Blueberry Pancakes

There's nothing better in the morning than soft and fluffy blueberry pancakes. These thick pancakes are loaded with fresh blueberries, topped with butter, and soaked in maple syrup. They are perfect to make for a special brunch on weekends, and leftovers reheat really well which make them the perfect make ahead breakfast on busy mornings. Either way, these delicious blueberry pancakes should be a staple in every home.

Why You'll Love Blueberry Pancakes

They're dense, fluffy, and filling. After you cook these blueberry pancakes, no one will walk away hungry. With the perfect batter, these dense but fluffy pancakes are a yummy meal to give you energy for the day.
Bites of sweet, tart, fresh blueberries. Plain pancakes are okay, but they can get boring fast. With two cups of fresh blueberries, these pancakes are packed with bits of blue that add natural sweetness and tartness to your pancakes. Plus, they have essential nutrients and antioxidants!
Satisfy your sweet tooth. Although these blueberry pancakes aren't excessively sweet on their own, you can add maple syrup to make them even sweeter. Satisfy your sugar cravings with a delicious breakfast that will keep you going.

Ingredients and Substitutions

To make the fluffiest blueberry pancakes, you will need the following ingredients (full quantities in recipe card below):

all-purpose flour
baking powder
brown sugar - you can also substitute this with granulated sugar.
salt
eggs
milk - I used whole milk but you can use any milk that you have.
olive oil - you can substitute this with melted butter for a more buttery pancake
vanilla extract
blueberries - I recommend using fresh blueberries. If you don't have any, you can also use frozen ones. Just be sure to thaw them in cold water-and thoroughly drain and dry-before adding them to your batter.
butter - for frying.

How to Make the Best Blueberry Pancakes

Make the batter. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Add eggs, milk, olive oil (or melted butter), and vanilla. Whisk until combined. Note that the batter will be lumpy. Gently fold in the blueberries.

Cook the pancakes. Add a small piece butter onto a large skillet or griddle. and melt it over medium-low heat. Use a paper towel to rub it all over. Scoop out ¼ cup of batter and add as many pancakes as fit in the pan (I fit 3 on a 12-inch skillet). Cook for a couple minutes until small bubbles begin to form on the surface and the edges are set. Flip the pancakes over and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the other side has browned.
Serve. Serve pancakes with extra butter and maple syrup.

Storing and Reheating

How to store pancakes: Store leftover blueberry pancakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
How to reheat pancakes: You can reheat pancakes on the stovetop over medium-low heat or in the air fryer at 300F for 5 minutes until warmed through. You can also reheat them in the microwave in 20 second increments until warmed through.

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Grilled Corn on the Cob

Grilled corn on the cob is the easiest recipe to throw on the grill this summer. It's amazing what happens when you throw corn on the grill and watch it transform right before your eyes with beautiful char marks, delicious flavor, and the best texture. Top it off with butter and salt for a classic that you won't be able to get enough of. This quick side dish is perfect for a summer picnic or bbq outside, or when you want to take dinner inside when it's just too hot outside.

Why You'll Love Grilled Corn on the Cob

It's quick and easy. From start to finish, you need about 10 minutes to make this grilled corn on the cob come to life. Plus, sometimes simple is just better! This recipe is so easy that anyone can do it, even if you've never used a grill before.
It's a versatile side dish. There's nothing better than salty, buttery corn to complement dinner. And grilling corn adds another layer of smokey flavor to this traditional side dish. Plus, you can top it with whatever you want to switch up the flavors. Try it with garlic butter like in our Garlic Butter Corn on the Cob or top it with a delicious Mexican cheese sauce and make Mexican Street Corn (Elote).
It's good for you. Corn does more than taste delicious. It also contains essential B vitamins and minerals like zinc, magnesium, copper, iron, and manganese. That means you can eat good and feel good!

Ingredients

To make delicious grilled corn on the cob, you need just a few ingredients:

sweet corn on the cob
butter - for serving.
salt - for serving.

Grilled corn on the cob is delicious with just butter and salt. If you want to switch things up, try also adding some spices such as garlic powder, paprika, or oregano.

How to Make the Best Grilled Corn on the Cob

Making grilled corn on the cob is probably the easiest summer recipe you can make. First, preheat the grill to high (or to 400F if using an electric grill or grill pan), and grill for about 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally until nicely charred and cooked through. Spread butter on top and season with salt to taste.

You can also roast the corn in the oven at 400 F for 25 minutes or cook in boiling water for 10-15 minutes. However, grilling yields a sweeter and creamier taste.

How to Serve

Serve grilled corn on the cob at your next summer party alongside all the best summer recipes such as:

You can also slice off the corn kernels and turn it into a Summer Corn Salad or use in a Creamy Mexican Corn Soup.

Recipe Tips and Tricks

To husk or not to husk: For this simplified recipe, you husk the corn by completely removing the husks. But some people swear by leaving the husks on for grilling. If you prefer this, husk the corn enough to remove all the hairs, then replace the husk (don't rip it off the end, just peel it back). If using this method, you can also soak them in water for a few minutes before grilling.
How to store: You can keep grilled corn on the cob in the fridge for 3-5. You can eat it cold or hot. To reheat, heat on the grill or in a 300 F preheated oven for 5-10 minutes until warmed through.

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Chicken Garden Salad with Ranch Dressing

Chicken garden salad with ranch dressing is fresh, healthy, and hearty. This vibrant and colorful salad is loaded with grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and crunchy croutons. It's a delicious chopped salad that is packed with nutrients so you can feel good about eating this one. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking involved (best recipes ever!), this salad is perfect for a filling and wholesome lunch or dinner.

Why You'll Love Chicken Garden Salad

It's perfect for meal prep. This salad is a great way to use up any leftover chicken breast. It's great for meal prep because you can prep everything ahead of time and divide into meal prep containers. I would just recommend adding the croutons later when serving, and storing the dressing in small jars to pack with your lunch on the side.
It contains all the food groups. Vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy, this chicken garden salad has it all. It's loaded with garden veggies which are delicious and healthy. It's got chicken (which you can substitute with any other protein that you want such as grilled shrimp or tofu). It has grains (hello croutons!), and it has dairy in the homemade ranch dressing.
Quick and easy to make. Since we are using leftover chicken (and don't have to cook anything!), this salad takes literally less than 10 minutes to throw together. It's the perfect meal to make when you are short on time or energy. And, it's super easy to customize with whatever vegetables that you have on hand.

Ingredients and Substitutions

To make this delicious chicken garden salad, you will need the following ingredients (full quantities in recipe card below):

chicken breast - I used my Greek Souvlaki Baked Chicken Breast here, but you can use any leftover chicken breast that you have. You can also shred up a rotisserie chicken or Roast Chicken and add it.
romaine lettuce - feel free to substitute with any salad greens that you have on hand.
purple cabbage
grape tomatoes
radishes
carrot
Persian cucumber - you can also substitute with ½ an English cucumber, chopped into ½-inch pieces.
red onion
seasoned croutons
ranch dressing - feel free to use store-bought ranch dressing or homemade, whichever is easier! You can make ranch dressing from scratch in just a few minutes with the following ingredients: whole milk, lemon juice, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), mayonnaise, parsley, dill, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

The best part about this salad is that it is versatile. You can add in any veggies that you have on hand (try green peppers or black olives). You can also switch up the dressing if you prefer. Try it with an Homemade Italian Dressing, Lemon Dressing, or a Creamy Sesame Dressing.

How to Make the Best Chicken Garden Salad with Ranch Dressing

This easy salad is made with leftover chicken so it literally takes just minutes to toss together. Just throw all the ingredients into a large mixing bowl or serving plate. Pour ranch dressing on top and toss to combine. Top with croutons and serve.

How to Make Homemade Ranch Dressing

Making homemade ranch dressing is so easy. It has a number of ingredients, but once you have them prepped and measured out, it takes a matter of seconds to combine. Just combine the dressing ingredients into a medium mixing bowl. Whisk until smooth, and pour over the salad. You can also double or triple the batch and store the rest in an airtight container or mason jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Recipe Tips and Tricks

How to cook chicken breast: If you don't have any leftover chicken breast to top on this salad, you can easily make it. Just season both sides of the chicken generously with salt and pepper (about ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon ground black pepper). Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 4-7 minutes on each side, until the chicken is fully cooked and is no longer pink inside, and the internal temperature reaches 165F as read on a meat thermometer. Let the chicken cool for about 10 minutes and then cut it into slices.
Make ahead instructions: To make this salad ahead of time, I would suggest prepping and chopping the vegetables and storing in an airtight container (without the dressing or croutons). If you are making dressing from scratch, make it and store in a separate airtight container. When ready to serve, add croutons and pour the dressing on top and toss.
How to store: Chicken garden salad is best served fresh. If you happen to have any leftovers, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Eat all the croutons before storing as they will get mushy.

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This recipe was originally posted in 2016. It has been completely updated with new content, photos, and tweaks to the recipe.

Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls

Take your cinnamon roll game to the next level with blueberry cinnamon rolls. These delicious blueberry rolls are soft and fluffy, filled with classic cinnamon sugar, and loaded with fresh blueberries. Top it all off with a drizzle of homemade cream cheese icing for the perfect summer treat. They are easy to prep and can be made ahead of time for freshly baked cinnamon rolls in the morning. A family favorite that is truly irresistible.

Why You'll Love Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls

It's a summer version of cinnamon rolls. If you love cinnamon rolls as much as we do (remember our Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls and Cinnamon Roll Twist Bread?), then you will love blueberry cinnamon rolls. It has all the flavors the classic but with extra farm fresh blueberries. Plus, you can always make this recipe as is, without the blueberries, for a classic cinnamon roll recipe.
The softest and fluffiest dough. The dough in these cinnamon rolls is golden brown on the outside but soft, and fluffy on the inside with a moist and tender centre -- all the things that we expect the best cinnamon rolls to have. It is so so delicious.
Easy to make ahead. Make these blueberry cinnamon rolls all in one day or prep everything in advance and pop in in the refrigerator overnight until you are ready to bake them the next day. I mean, who doesn't want freshly baked cinnamon rolls first thing in the morning? Is there anything better than that?

Ingredients and Substitutions

To make these delicious blueberry cinnamon rolls, you will need the following ingredients (full quantities in the recipe card below):

all-purpose flour
active dry yeast
salt
sugar
milk
butter
egg
cinnamon
blueberries - I used fresh blueberries for the best results, but frozen blueberries will work as well.
cream cheese icing - made with cream cheese, milk, honey (or maple syrup), and confectioners' sugar. You can also make a simple glaze with just confectioners' sugar and water.

In terms of equipment, you will need a kitchen scale (and/or measuring cups and spoons), mixing bowls, rolling pin, and an 8-inch square pan.

How to Make the Best Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls

Prepare the dough. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, yeast, salt and sugar until evenly combined. Add in milk, butter and egg. Stir well with a spatula until no dry flour is visible. Make sure to scrape off any remaining flour on the sides of the bowl.
Knead the dough. Transfer the dough mixture onto a clean and dry surface. Knead the dough for 5 minutes until it turns into a soft and smooth dough ball. Because of the high fat content (butter and milk) in this recipe, the dough is much easier to knead by hand and does not require a stand mixer.
Proof the dough (first rise). Transfer the dough back into the mixing bowl, lightly grease the dough ball with a little bit of oil and cover with a lid. Let it rise at room temperature for 1 hour or until it doubles in size. Covering the dough with oil will help prevent the dough from losing moisture and drying out.

How to Shape Cinnamon Rolls

Place the dough onto a lightly floured surface and use a rolling pin roll it out to a rectangle approximately 20x12-inches in size. Gently spread softened butter evenly over the surface of the rolled out dough.
In a small bowl, whisk together sugar and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle the mixture evenly on top of the dough, and add blueberries evenly over top.
Roll up the dough tightly into a log and pinch the edges on the end to seal. Use a knife or bench scraper to cut the log into 9 even, about 2 inches wide each. Arrange the rolls cut side up into a greased 8-inch square pan.

Cover the pan with plastic cling wrap or enclose it completely in a large sealed ziploc bag. Let it rise (second rise) for 45 minutes or until the rolls almost doubles in size.

Bake the cinnamon rolls in a 350 F preheated oven for 30 minutes until golden brown and let it cool for 10 minutes.

How to Make Cream Cheese Icing

To make easy cream cheese icing, combine cream cheese, milk, honey, and confectioners' sugar into a medium mixing bowl. Mix well with a handheld mixer or a whisk, until the mixture becomes smooth. Drizzle the icing over the cinnamon rolls and serve.

Alternatively, you can also drizzle the rolls with a simple icing made with 1 cup confectioners' sugar and 2-3 tablespoons of water. Mix together until desired consistency is reached. Add more water as needed.

Storing and Freezing Instructions

Make ahead instructions: Prepare the blueberry cinnamon rolls up to a day in advance, following the recipe up until the second rise. Then, allow the rolls to rise slowly in the refrigerator overnight and bake it the next day in a preheated oven for fresh cinnamon rolls in the morning.
How to store: To keep these blueberry cinnamon rolls fresh and moist, store them in an airtight container or covered in plastic wrap at room temperature for up to 2-3 days. Wait until the cake has cooled down to room temperature before storing to avoid it from getting soggy. You can also store them in the refrigerator for up to one week, but they will firm up.
How to freeze: You can also freeze blueberry cinnamon rolls. Wrap them tightly in plastic wrap or in an airtight container and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. When ready to serve, allow them to thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
How to reheat: Enjoy blueberry rolls at room temperature, or reheat them in a 300 F preheated oven or air fryer for 5-10 minutes until warmed through. You can also reheat them in the microwave for 30-60 seconds.

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Vietnamese Summer Rolls with Chicken

Vietnamese summer rolls with chicken are fresh, light, and healthy. This Asian summer snack is loaded with lemongrass chicken, vermicelli noodles, fresh vegetables and herbs, and served with a flavorful peanut dipping sauce made from scratch. The best part? These salad rolls take less than 20 minutes to make and are a lot easier to make than you think. They are the perfect summer dish, especially on busy weeknights.

Why You'll Love Vietnamese Summer Rolls with Chicken

It's fresh and light. Vietnamese summer rolls (also known as salad rolls, rice paper rolls, or spring rolls) are similar to traditional spring rolls except that they are not fried. Rice wrappers are stuffed with vermicelli noodles, protein, vegetables, and fresh herbs, and rolled up.
The best way to use leftover chicken. Looking for a way to use up that leftover Lemongrass Chicken Skewers or Pan-Fried Lemongrass Chicken? Well here it is. In fact, you can use any cooked chicken in this recipe. It's seriously the best way to use leftover rotisserie chicken or Roast Chicken!
Salad rolls are fun to make and eat. These salad rolls are fun to make and eat. In fact, you can make things even more fun by serving it in a salad bar style. Simply prepare all the ingredients, set them on the table, and let everyone make their own summer rolls.
The best peanut dipping sauce. The peanut dipping sauce really takes this recipe to another level. It's loaded with Asian flavors and is easy to make with just a handful of ingredients.

Ingredients and Substitutions

To make these delicious and flavorful Vietnamese summer rolls with chicken, you will need the following ingredients:

rice wrappers - these are the wrappers that hold the salad rolls together. Keep in mind that the texture and thickness of rice wrappers depends on the brand used. You might need to dip them in for a few more seconds to make them pliable, so refer to the package instructions. Once softened, you will have to work with them quickly as they can start to tear easily if sitting out for too long.
noodles - you will need to use thin vermicelli rice noodles. These noodles are gluten-free and easily found in Asian grocery stores.
chicken - you can use any leftover cooked chicken that you have. I use leftover Lemongrass Chicken Skewers or Pan-Fried Lemongrass Chicken for the most traditional Vietnamese flavor, but anything works. Try leftover rotisserie chicken or roast chicken.
vegetables - Summer rolls are typically filled with julienned carrots and cucumbers. But feel free to use other vegetables that you have one hand. Cabbage, lettuce, and avocado are some other popular choices.
fresh basil or cilantro
peanut dipping sauce - made with a combination of hoisin sauce (or can substitute with black bean sauce), peanut butter, water, fresh lime juice, honey (or can substitute with sugar) and topped with roasted peanuts. You can also use store-bought peanut sauce if it is easier.

How to Make the Best Vietnamese Summer Rolls with Chicken

Prepare the vermicelli noodles. Bring a pot of water to a boil over high heat and add vermicelli noodles. Cook for 2 minutes until soft. Transfer the noodles to a bowl with a strainer to completely drain out any water.
Soften the rice wrappers. Fill a large shallow bowl with warm water, about 1 to 2 inches high. Take one rice wrapper at a time and quickly dip it into the warm water for one second, or according to package directions. Shake off excess water. The wrapper will start to soften and feel a bit sticky. Transfer the wrapper onto a clean dry flat surface.
Assemble the summer rolls. Place some cucumbers and carrots in the center of the rice wrapper into a log shape, leaving 2 inches of space on each side. Top with about 2 tablespoons of vermicelli noodles, a few basil leaves, and 2-3 tablespoons of chicken.
Roll the summer rolls. Roll the wrapper up tightly from the bottom but gently so that you don't tear it, rolling it up halfway over top of the noodles. Then fold over the left and right sides inward. Then continue to tightly roll the wrapper to seal the mixture inside. If the wrapper doesn't feel soft and pliable, apply some water to your fingers and to the wrapper to help it soften.

Make the peanut sauce. Combine hoisin sauce, peanut butter, water, lime juice, and honey. Stir well with a spoon until smooth and uniform. Sprinkle some chopped roasted peanuts on top.

Recipe Tips and Tricks

Keep the ingredients are dry. Make sure that the ingredients (especially the vermicelli, vegetables, and herbs) are fairly dry prior to wrapping. If you don't eat the salad rolls right away and you leave them out for a few hours, excessive water from the vermicelli noodles might cause the rice wrappers to disintegrate and break apart.
Be patient. Don't be so hard on yourself the first time that you try to roll and wrap the summer rolls. It can take a few attempts before you get it right. I would suggest starting with less filling, and increase it once you get the hang of the technique.
How to store summer rolls. Summer rolls are best served freshly made. Once they sit out for a few hours, excess water can cause the rice wrappers to break apart. If you have leftovers, I recommend storing them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for no more than 24 hours.
Make extra peanut sauce. If you love the dipping sauce as much as I do, then I recommend making a double or even triple batch. You can use it to dip anything in it, such as Lemongrass Chicken Skewers or Chicken Satay Skewers. It's even delicious as a marinade, and goes really well tossed into noodles.

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Caramelized Onion Dip

Caramelized onion dip is creamy, flavorful, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. This easy appetizer is loaded with golden caramelized onions and just 7 other ingredients that you likely already have in your pantry and refrigerator. This crowd pleaser is the perfect appy to serve for easy entertaining, on an epic game day spread, or when you are just craving a snack.

Why You'll Love Caramelized Onion Dip

It has the best color and flavor. So how do you achieve that perfect caramelized color and flavor? The secret is to cook the onions low and slow to help them to develop that sweet, caramel-like flavour. But the secret ingredient that gives this dip its signature flavour is.... wait for it.... Worcestershire sauce! This is so unbelievably crave-worthy, you'll never buy store bought again.
It's the perfect dip for easy entertaining. This onion dip is the perfect, easy entertaining appetizer to serve for game day, the holidays, or whenever you are craving a late-night snack. So go ahead and invite over all your friends, neighbours, and family. This dip won't last long!
How to serve. Serve caramelized onion dip on a charcuterie board, alongside a fancy crudité spread or (my personal favorite) with your go-to pack of chips, crackers, or crusty bread.

Ingredients

To make this easy and flavorful caramelized onion dip, you need the following ingredients:

butter
sweet onion - such as Vidalia onions
Worcestershire sauce
sour cream
mayonnaise
salt and pepper
cayenne pepper powder - a pinch of cayenne for a little kick. Feel free to leave this out if you don't like extra heat.

How to Make the Best Caramelized Onion Dip

Caramelize the onions. In a large cast-iron skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add onions and cook, stirring often, for about 25 minutes, or until onions are caramelized and golden brown. Add Worcestershire sauce, making sure to scrape the bottom of the pan to release any brown bits. Let cool about 10-15 minutes.
Make the dip. Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Stir to combine. Stir in cooled onions until incorporated.
Serve. Serve onion dip at room temperature with chips and/or credité, or refrigerate for 2 hours and serve completely cool.

How to Store

Store caramelized onion dip in an airtight container or covered in plastic cling wrap for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

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Blueberry Buckle Cake

Blueberry buckle cake is soft and moist, loaded with fresh blueberries, and has a crunchy, sweet and buttery streusel topping. This delicious coffee cake is quick and easy to make and comes together with just 10 minutes of prep before its ready to pop into the oven. Serve it as is with a drizzle of lemon glaze on top, and with a hot cup of coffee or tea.

Why You'll Love Blueberry Buckle Cake

Quick and easy to prep. This blueberry buckle cake takes just 10 minutes to prepare the batter and streusel and pop it into the oven. It is ready to serve in under one hour. It's the perfect recipe to make for all level bakers, and an especially good one for beginners.
The streusel topping takes it to another level. If you haven't had cake with streusel topping, then you are missing out. A streusel topping is a crunchy topping that you can add to cakes and muffins, giving it a delightful crunchy crumby topping with amazing flavor. It is made by combining butter with flour and sugar, and often also contains oats (like in our Cranberry Sauce Muffins).
You can use fresh or frozen blueberries. I love to make this cake during blueberry season because we typically go to the blueberry farm and pick a huge bucket of blueberries. We then spend the next week baking all the blueberry desserts like Blueberry Pie, Blueberry Oat Squares, and Lemon Blueberry Scones. But the best part about this recipe is that you can also use frozen blueberries, so you can bake it all year long!

Ingredients and Substitutions

To make this delicious blueberry buckle cake with streusel topping, you will need the following ingredients:

all-purpose flour
baking powder
brown sugar
salt
milk
vegetable oil - any vegetable oil will work such as avocado oil or melted coconut oil. For a more buttery taste, substitute with melted butter.
egg
lemon
fresh blueberries
streusel topping - made with butter, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon.

You also need measuring cups and spoons, mixing bowls, and an 8-inch springform pan.

How to Make the Best Blueberry Buckle Cake

Combine ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, combine all flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Whisk together until evenly distributed and set aside. In a separate medium mixing bowl, whisk to combine milk, oil, egg, lemon juice and lemon zest.
Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix together using a rubber spatula until just combined and no dry ingredients are visible. Do not overmix (overmixing will make the cake denser and firmer). Gently fold in the blueberries until they are evenly distributed.
Make streusel topping. In a small mixing bowl, stir well to combine all the streusel topping ingredients including butter, sugar, flour and cinnamon. Mix well until crumbly. Set aside.
Bake. Lightly grease an 8-inch springform pan with butter or oil. Pour and spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and sprinkle streusel topping evenly. Bake in a 350 F preheated oven for 45 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool for 10-15 minutes, then open the springform to remove the cake. Slice and serve as is or with a drizzle of lemon glaze.

Storing and Freezing Instructions

How to store. To keep this blueberry buckle cake fresh and moist, store it an airtight container or covered in plastic wrap at room temperature for up to 2-3 days. Wait until the cake has cooled down to room temperature before storing to avoid it from getting soggy. You can also store it longer in the refrigerator for up to one week.
How to freeze. You can also freeze this blueberry buckle. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or in an airtight container and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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Chicken Shawarma

Homemade chicken shawarma (also known as chicken donair) with juicy and tender chicken marinated in a handful of simple Middle Eastern spices, is topped with fresh vegetables and garlic yogurt sauce, all wrapped up in pita bread. It's a lot easier than you think to replicate this popular street food at home, with just 15 minutes of prep. Serve this filling hand-held wrap for lunch or for dinner with a Persian Shirazi Salad on the side.

Why You'll Love Chicken Shawarma

Quick and easy to make. Depending on where you live, you may be familiar with Middle Eastern restaurants or food trucks that serve chicken shawarma. But you may be surprised that it is actually quite easy to make at home. Although it is typically slow roasted on a vertical rotisserie, we can mimic the authentic flavors at home. Plus, when you prepare the ingredients ahead of time, it's super quick and just so satisfying.
Marinated chicken is worth the wait. When you make the spice rub for the chicken, you'll be eager to taste it! It smells as good as it tastes, so be prepared for it to entice you. After an hour, the chicken soaks up all that great Middle Eastern flavor, but if you wait up to overnight, the flavor will get even stronger. This is what makes chicken shawarma shine.
Everything is better with pita bread. Pita bread is a staple of Mediterranean food, and reasonably so. It's delicious inside and out, has a perfect iconic pocket that you can stuff, or you can simply top the pita bread with filling and fold it over. Whether you are enjoying pita bread plain with dipped in Pesto Hummus or Baba Ganoush Eggplant Dip, or to wrap up Greek Chicken Gyros or Chicken Shawarma, there are so many ways to enjoy it.

Ingredients and Substitutions

To make this delicious chicken shawarma wrap, you will need the following ingredients (full quantities in recipe card below):

chicken - I recommend using thighs because it yields a juicier meat. But chicken breasts can also work.
olive oil
seasoning - ground cumin, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper (optional, if you want it spicy), ground coriander, salt, and black pepper.
pita bread - you can easily pick up a batch of small pita bread from the store, or make your own homemade pita bread. It is a lot easier than you think.
romaine lettuce - feel free to substitute with any kind of lettuce or salad greens.
tomato
cucumber
parsley
garlic yogurt sauce - use store-bought sauce or make your own with Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper. You can also substitute with tzatziki sauce or spread some hummus in the wraps.

How to Make the Best Chicken Shawarma

Marinate the chicken. In a large ziploc bag, combine chicken strips with 1 tablespoon oil and all seasoning. Press air out of the bag and seal tightly. Press the seasoning around the chicken strips to coat. Let it marinate for 1 hour, up to overnight in the fridge. You can also marinate the chicken in a large mixing bowl and cover.
Bake the chicken. Add and spread chicken evenly on a large parchment-lined half sheet baking pan in a single layer. Bake in a 400 F preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked through and crispy. Remove the pan from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
- Air Fryer Instructions: To air fry the chicken instead, spread chicken evenly in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook at 375 F for 10-12 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Shake the basket halfway during cooking to brown evenly.

Serve. Serve chicken in pita bread with lettuce, tomato, cucumber and parsley. In a medium mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients for the garlic yogurt sauce and stir until smooth. Drizzle on top of the chicken shawarma and serve. You can also add tzatziki sauce instead or a spread of hummus in the wraps.

Recipe Tips and Tricks

How to store: If you have any leftovers from your chicken shawarma dinner (which if you are like us, you likely won't!), store everything separately in the refrigerator in its own airtight container. The chicken, veggies, and garlic yogurt sauce will keep for up to 3-5 days.
How to freeze: You can prepare the chicken ahead of time and keep it in the freezer until you're ready to make chicken shawarma wraps. Make the marinade, marinate the chicken in a freezer bag, and let it rest for up to 24 hours in the refrigerator, then transfer to the freezer. It will keep for up to 3 months in the freezer.

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Garlic Shrimp Skewers

Garlic shrimp skewers are delicious, full of fresh flavor, and grilled to perfection. These shrimp kabobs are marinated in a delicious garlic, herb, and lemon mixture, threaded onto skewers, and grilled (or baked or air fried). The best part? They are quick and easy, making them the perfect meal on busy summer weeknights, but fancy enough to serve up a crowd at a cookout.

Why You'll Love Garlic Shrimp Skewers

They're easy to make. These garlic shrimp skewers are so quick and easy to make. All you need to do is mix together a simple marinade, soak the shrimp for 15 minutes, then grill them in just 10 minutes. With barely any steps, you'll be surprised how little effort can yield such a great meal!
A powerful clean protein = a healthy meal. Shrimp is protein-dense and contains no carbs. But it does have over 20 different vitamins and minerals, including selenium, iodine, iron, zinc, and vitamin B12. So you can feel good about eating these garlic shrimp skewers, knowing they taste great and are good for your body!
They are fun to eat. Put shrimp on a stick, and it's immediately a better meal. Shrimp kebabs make lunch and dinner more fun, whether you're cooking out for a crowd or just serving your family (or yourself!) at home.

Ingredients and Substitutions

To make easy delicious garlic shrimp skewers, you will need the following ingredients:

shrimp - I would recommend using large white shrimp or even jumbo shrimp.
olive oil - You can also substitute with any vegetable oil.
garlic
lemon juice - you can substitute the lemon for lime for a tangier taste.
Italian seasoning - you can also substitute with double the amount of fresh herbs such as fresh oregano and thyme.
paprika
salt and pepper

You will also need measuring cups and spoons, mixing bowl, bamboo skewers, and a grill pan.

How to Make the Best Garlic Shrimp Skewers

Marinate. In a large mixing bowl, combine shrimp with oil, garlic, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss to evenly coat. Set aside for 15-20 minutes to marinate. You can also marinate the shrimp with seasoning in a sealable Ziploc bag.
Skewer. Thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers, adding 4-5 shrimp to each.

Cook. Lightly brush oil over the grill pan. Preheat the grill over medium high heat for 3 minutes until the oil starts sizzling and shimmering. Place the skewers evenly apart on the grill pan and grill for 3-4 minutes on each side or until the shrimp turn orange and completely opaque. (You can also bake shrimp or air fry the shrimp at 375F for 12-15 minutes).
Serve. Drizzle with extra lemon juice if desired and serve.

Recipe Tips and Tricks

How to store: Keep leftover garlic shrimp kabobs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. Don't let them sit out for over 2 two hours at room temperature (or more than an hour if it's a hot day).
How to reheat: Reheat shrimp skewers in a 350-400F oven for 5-15 minutes until warmed through (the hotter the oven, the faster it will cook through). You can also remove them from the skewers and reheat in the air fryer at 350 F for 5 minutes. I would not recommend microwaving seafood, including shrimp, because it makes the meat rubbery and tough.

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Blueberry Oat Squares

Blueberry oat squares are sweet, buttery, and delicious. With three mouthwatering layers, it has a soft and chewy crust, a sweet blueberry filling, and crumbly granola-like oat topping. Ready in just 45 minutes (including just 10-15 minutes of prep), these blueberry oatmeal bars are the perfect late-night treat, prepped last-minute breakfast, and snack to feed your friends. However you serve them, they are always a crowd pleaser.

Why You'll Love Blueberry Oat Squares

Three mouthwatering layers. Similar to our Cranberry Sauce Oat Bars, these delicious oat squares have 3 layers of delicious goodness. First, there's a sweet and buttery crust layer of oats with a hint of vanilla. Then, a layer of fresh blueberries bathed in sweetness. And finally, top it all off with a cinnamon oat layer. It's a trio of perfection.
It's easy yet fancy. These blueberry oat squares are ready in just 45 minutes, but look like they took hours. Plus, baking in a single pan makes them fast and easy to form into squares. Cut them smaller to serve a crowd (or kids), or indulge in a tray to yourself! Either way, it will be well worth the effort.
Rolled oats make this dessert healthier. Although you'll have to make an exception for the sugar, you'll be adding nutrients to your diet by eating blueberries, and rolled oats-which is a much better alternative to a traditional cookie... right? At least that is what we like to think about our blueberry oat bars.

Ingredients and Substitutions

To make delicious blueberry oat squares, you will need the following ingredients:

butter
sugar - this recipe used both brown sugar and granulated sugar. Feel free to substitute the granulated sugar with brown sugar instead.
rolled oats - make sure to use old fashioned rolled oats, don't use quick oats in this recipe because they are more fine like flour and will make the mixture dry.
all-purpose flour
vanilla extract
baking powder
salt
blueberries - I recommend fresh blueberries if you want the blueberries to be more defined. You can also use frozen blueberries but the blueberry layer may be more jammy. If you are feeling adventurous and want to switch things up, you can also try substituting different berries or a berry blend with blackberries, raspberries, or strawberries.
lemon juice
cornstarch - helps to thicken the blueberry layer so that it won't be mushy.
ground cinnamon

You will also need measuring cups and spoons, mixing bowls, hand mixer (or stand mixer), 9-inch square baking pan, and wire cooling rack.

How to Make the Best Blueberry Oat Squares

Make the crust layer. In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream together butter with brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add rolled oats, flour, vanilla, baking powder, and salt. Continue to mix until fully combined. The mixture will be slightly sticky. Transfer the mixture into a 9-inch square baking pan, and firmly press it in to create an even layer on the bottom.
Make the blueberry layer. In a large mixing bowl, add all the ingredients for the blueberry layer (blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch). Gently toss to combine. Evenly distribute the blueberry mixture over the crust.
Make the oat layer. In a shallow saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in oats, sugar, and cinnamon. Stir until fully combined. Sprinkle and evenly distribute the topping on top of the blueberry layer.
Bake. Bake in a 350 F preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes until lightly browned. Place on a wire cooling rack to cool down completely and cut into 9 even squares. Serve bluwberry oat bars its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Recipe Tips and Tricks

Wait before you slice: Feeling impatient? Don't buy into your impulses. Wait for the blueberry oatmeal bars to cool down completely before you cut them-or you could be looking at a drippy mess that ruins the square part of your oat squares.
How to store: If you have any leftover oat squares, store in a single layer in an airtight container (or layer them with parchment paper in between to prevent sticking). They will keep at room temperature for up to 1-2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
How to freeze: Blueberry oat bars freeze really well and can be stored tightly wrapped in plastic cling wrap or in an airtight container for up to 3 months in the freezer. It's a great recipe to make a few batches of after a day of berry picking, freeze, and enjoy another day.

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Lemongrass Chicken Skewers

Lemongrass chicken skewers are tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. These Vietnamese chicken kebabs are marinated with fresh lemongrass, soy sauce, fish sauce, sesame oil, honey, and garlic, for that classic Asian flavor. Cook them to perfection on the grill, in the oven, or in the air fryer, and serve with a side of peanut dipping sauce. These kabobs are so delicious that they might just become your new favorite skewer recipe this summer.

Why You'll Love Lemongrass Chicken Skewers

Quick and easy to make. We all know that marinades can transform chicken from a bland protein to the star of the show. The quick and easy lemongrass marinade takes just minutes to prepare and at least 1 hour to marinate into the chicken. Then, fire up the grill and cook these skewers in under 20 minutes.
Vietnamese flavors with fresh lemongrass. There's a lot of ingredients on the table here that bring great taste to these lemongrass chicken skewers, but using fresh lemongrass definitely packs a unique punch. Combined with other classic Asian flavors, this chicken is delicious and savory.
Kebabs are fun to make and eat. Chicken breast recipes are always a go-to around here, and sometimes you want to chage things up. Kebabs are always fun to build, grill, and eat! So if you have been feeling a little bored with your recipes lately, throw in these lemongrass chicken skewers into the mix.
Freezer-friendly and great for meal prep. These chicken skewers can also be made ahead of time and frozen for a rainy day. Just marinate the chicken, freeze without skewering them, and pop into the freezer for up to 3 months. When ready to eat, just thaw and cook. It's a great way to meal prep and plan ahead.

Ingredients and Substitutions

To make these delicious and flavorful lemongrass chicken skewers, you will need the following ingredients (full quantities in recipe card below):

chicken breast or thighs - boneless and skinless, and cut into 1.5-inch thick cubes.
vegetable oil
soy sauce
fish sauce
sesame oil
brown sugar or honey
garlic
lemongrass - I used stalks of fresh lemongrass. If it is hard to get your hands on fresh lemongrass, you can also substitute with 2 teaspoons of lemongrass paste instead.
onion
green onions - to garnish on top.
peanut dipping sauce - for serving. Feel free to use store-bought sauce or homemade. It's really easy to make homemade sauce in just a few minutes. You will need hoisin sauce (or dark soy sauce), peanut butter, water, lime juice, and honey (or granulated sugar).

How to Make the Best Lemongrass Chicken Skewers

Marinate the chicken. In a blender or food processor, add all marinade ingredients (vegetable oil, soy sauce, fish sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, garlic, lemongrass, and onion) and mix for 1 minute until smooth. Place cubed chicken into a large mixing bowl and pour the marinade on top. Toss well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight for the best results). You can also store the marinated chicken in a sealable ziploc bag.

Skewer the chicken. Thread 4-5 pieces of cubed chicken on each skewer.
Cook the skewers. You can grill, bake, or air fry the chicken skewers.
- To grill the skewers: Lightly apply cooking oil over chicken skewers using a cooking oil spray or silicone brush. Preheat the grill over medium-high heat for 3 minutes until sizzling hot. Place the skewers evenly apart on the grill pan and grill for 8-10 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 F. Do not overlap the skewers at any time to ensure even cooking for all the skewers.
- To bake the skewers: Preheat the oven to 425 F. Place the marinated chicken skewers on a parchment-lined baking sheet or on a lightly oiled roasting rack in a baking pan. Bake for 15 minutes until golden brown and the internal temperature for the chicken reaches 165F. Turn on the broil function on the oven on high and broil for 2-3 minutes until nicely charred on the edges.
- To cook in the air fryer: Do not thread them and place about 10 cubed chicken pieces in the air fryer basket at a time. Cook at 350 F for 25 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through. You won't get the charred grill marks but they taste amazing and so tender.

How to Make Peanut Dipping Sauce

In a medium mixing bowl, combine hoisin sauce, peanut butter, water, lime juice, and honey. Stir well with a spoon and and mix until sauce is smooth and uniform.

Once the chicken is cooked, let it rest at room temperature for 5 minutes. Serve warm with peanut dipping sauce and garnish with green onions.

Recipe Tips and Tricks

How to store: Keep leftover lemongrass chicken kabobs in an airtight container for up to four days in the refrigerator.
How to freeze: If you love to meal prep, you need to know that you can marinade, assemble, and freeze these kabobs, then grill them later from frozen. Follow steps one and two, then place your kabobs in a single layer on a clean baking sheet leaving space between each kabob. Cover the entire sheet with aluminum foil and freeze for 3-12 hours until solid. Then, you can transfer them to a Ziplock bag if you want. When ready to cook, allow the chicken to thaw overnight in the refrigerator or for a few hours at room temperature.
Don't forget to scrub: When grilling, it's important to use a grill cleaning brush to scrub off any old stuck-on food or char. Doing this ensures your kabobs won't stick.

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Fish Stick Tacos

Fish stick tacos are fun, easy, and delicious. Crispy breaded fish sticks are topped with a homemade mango and red pepper salsa and a drizzle of lime crema, all wrapped in warm, soft tortillas. They're a quick and easy kid-friendly meal that the whole family will love on taco night. Fresh, savory, and so so good.

Why You'll Love Fish Stick Tacos

Tacos are fun and versatile. No meal is as fun as tacos which you can build yourself and customize to your liking. Not a fan of mango salsa? No problem. This recipe is 100% versatile. You can top it with any of your favorite toppings like a Lime Crema Slaw, Guacamole, or Pico de Gallo Salsa. The perfect compliment for a Mexican fiesta.
A blend of fresh ingredients. Crispy fish sticks are topped with fresh diced mango, red pepper, and red onions, giving fish stick tacos a burst of freshness in every bite. Add on some lime juice and crema, and you've got a flavorful and tasty meal!
They are fast and easy to make. Fast and easy meals are a must-have for your recipe book. These fish stick tacos serve up a hot meal in less than thirty minutes. Whether you're working from home, have kids running around, need a mental break, or all of the above, a thirty-minute meal is always a win.

Ingredients and Substitutions

To make easy fish stick tacos, you will need the following ingredients:

fish sticks - I used my Homemade Fish Sticks, but feel free to use store-bought fish sticks if that is easier.
mango
red bell pepper - feel free to substitute with any color bell pepper. I just love the pop of red that red bell peppers add to the Mango Salsa.
red onion
jalapeño - optional for a spicy kick.
fresh cilantro
lime juice
small tortillas - feel free to use corn tortillas or wheat tortillas. I used corn tortillas in this recipe but I often make it with my homemade flour tortillas.

And don't forget to serve these tacos with a squeeze of lime juice and a dollop of sour cream or lime crema.

How to Make the Best Fish Stick Tacos

Make the fish sticks. Prepare Homemade Fish Sticks and place on a parchment lined quarter sheet baking pan and apply cooking oil spray evenly over each stick to coat. This creates golden brown crusts during baking. Bake in a 400 F preheated oven for 15 minutes until fully cooked through and golden brown. For store bought frozen fish sticks, bake according to package instructions.
Make the mango salsa. In a medium bowl, combine mango, bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro and stir until evenly mixed. Drizzle with lime juice and toss well to coat. Let the Mango Salsa sit for 5-10 minutes to allow all the flavors to infuse into each other.
Heat the tortillas. Heat the tortillas according to the package instructions, or heat in an ungreased skillet over medium-high heat for 30 seconds per side. You can also heat it directly on a gas burner for a few seconds to get char marks on the edges.
Assemble the tacos. Slice each fish stick into ½-inch pieces and add onto each tortilla. Top with mango salsa, a drizzle of sour cream or lime crema, and a squeeze of lime juice to taste, and serve.

How to Serve

Serve Fish Stick Tacos with your favorite Mexican side dishes. I like to serve them with:

Recipe Tips and Tricks

How to store: Like all tacos, these are best eaten fresh and warm since reheating can be a bit of a task. However, if you have leftovers, store everything in separate containers in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
How to reheat: Reheat fish sticks in a 300F preheated oven or air fryer for 5-10 minutes until warmed through. You can reheat the tortillas the same way that you warmed them the first time. Then assemble, and enjoy.

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Lemon Blueberry Bread

Easy lemon blueberry bread is soft, moist, and delicious. This quick bread loaded with fresh blueberries and lemon, making it the perfect summer dessert to bake. It's simple, sweet, and delicious on its own, but taken to a new level with a 2-ingredient lemon glaze drizzled on top. Plus, it's an easy recipe to make, taking just 10 minutes for the batter to come together. Whether you enjoy this lemon blueberry loaf cake hot and fresh, or save it for the next day, it will be hard to just have one slice.

Why You'll Love Lemon Blueberry Bread

A beautiful dessert with minimal effort. You can impress your friends, family, and coworkers with this lemon blueberry bread, which seems complicated-but isn't. It's super easy to make and involves just a few extra steps to bring the batter together and pop into the oven.
It has the perfect balance between sweet and tart. Lemon and blueberries add a delightful tartness to this bread, while vanilla and sugar balance it with sweetness. The result is heaven in every bite.
Quick and easy. This lemon blueberry bread is easy to prepare in just 10 minutes, and ready to eat in under an hour. If you love easy baking, then this this dessert bread (or breakfast bread!) is the perfect summer treat recipe for you.

Ingredients and Substitutions

To make this easy lemon blueberry bread, you will need the following ingredients:

all-purpose flour
baking powder
granulated sugar - you can also substitute this with brown sugar.
salt
milk
oil - any vegetable oil will work. I typically use avocado oil or melted coconut oil. You can also substitute with melted butter for a more buttery taste.
egg
vanilla extract
lemon
blueberries - I recommend fresh blueberries for this one.
lemon glaze - icing sugar and lemon juice (this is optional, for drizzling on top for a little extra sweetness).

You will also need measuring cups and spoons, mixing bowls, and a 5x9-inch loaf pan (1 lb. loaf pan).

How to Make the Best Lemon Blueberry Bread

Combine ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients including flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Whisk together until evenly distributed and set aside. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk well to combine the wet ingredients including milk, oil, egg, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix together using a rubber spatula until just combined and no dry ingredients are visible. Do not overmix (overmixing make the bread denser and firmer). Fold in 1 cup of blueberries until evenly mixed.
Prepare loaf pan. Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan (1 lb. loaf pan) with cooking spray oil, and pour the batter inside. Add the remaining ½ cup blueberry on top.
Bake. Bake in a 350 F preheated oven for 55 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool for 10-15 minutes, then invert to remove the loaf.

How to Make Lemon Glaze

In a small bowl, add icing sugar. Slowly add in lemon juice and continually stir until smooth and desired consistency is achieved. The icing should be thick but can still be poured. If the icing is too runny, add more sugar. If it is too thick, add some more lemon juice. Evenly drizzle glaze over the lemon loaf and allow it to set and dry before slicing the loaf. To completely coat the loaf, then double the amount of icing.

Recipe Tips and Tricks

Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing will cause your bread to become denser, chewy or gummy, so be careful to mix just until everything is incorporated.
Enjoy it warm or at room temperature. You can enjoy lemon blueberry bread warm or at room temperature. There's nothing better than a fresh fruit loaf right out of the oven. I usually can't wait and enjoy it hot.
How to store. The best way to store this loaf is at room temperature in an airtight container or large ziploc bag or up to 2-3 days. This will keep the loaf fresh and moist. To store longer, store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Wait until the loaf has cooled down to room temperature before storing in the refrigerator to avoid it from getting soggy.
How to freeze. You can also freeze this blueberry loaf for up to 3 months, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or in an airtight container.

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Avocado Hummus

Quick and easy avocado hummus is creamy, smooth, and absolutely delicious. Loaded with chickpeas, avocados, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic, this vegan avocado dip is a bowl of creamy heaven that is healthy and packed with flavor. It's basically a combination between Hummus and Guacamole that takes just 5 minutes to make. You may never go back to regular hummus after trying this crave-worthy version.

Why You'll Love Avocado Hummus

Homemade dips are better than store-bought. I am obsessed with making homemade dips because they are just better, healthier, tastier, and faster to make. Store-bought dips are typically packed with preservatives and filler ingredients. By making your own dip at home, you are in full control of exactly what is going in your food.
It has the creamiest texture. But nutritional value aside, these two together create an incredible, creamy texture that is essential in the perfect dip. not it is not just the nutritious value of these together that is amazing. Chickpeas become incredibly creamy when blended, so just imagine what you get when you add some creamy ripe avocado and a few tablespoons of good olive oil in there. Heaven.
It's healthy, nutritious, and all around good for you. The main two ingredients in this vegan dip are avocados and chickpeas. They are powerhouse ingredients when some amazing nutrients and health benefits. So when they come together, you know it's going to be amazing. They are high in protein, fibre, iron, vitamin E and copper. Can it get any healthier?

Ingredients and Substitutions

To make this easy and delicious creamy avocado hummus, you will need the following ingredients (full quantities in recipe card below):

avocado
chickpeas - and save some reserved liquid to achieve the desired consistency that you want.
tahini sesame paste - to get that classic hummus taste.
extra virgin olive oil - to help the avocado hummus be smooth.
lemon juice - you can also substitute with lime juice if you prefer.
garlic
salt
roasted sesame seeds - optional for garnish.

For a closer twist to guacamole, feel free to add in ¼ cup of cilantro and use lime juice instead of lemon juice.

How to Make Creamy Avocado Hummus

With just a few ingredients, you can create this delicious, creamy avocado hummus in just minutes. It requires almost no prep other than gathering the ingredients, draining the chickpeas, and peeling the avocado and garlic. Which is why this is the perfect recipe to make when you are having a last minute snack craving... because you can literally make this at the last minute.

To make a batch of avocado hummus, simply combine all the ingredients into a blender or food processor and pulse. Then, add in some reserved chickpea water to thin out the hummus, until you reach your desired consistency. Transfer into a bowl, drizzle some olive oil on top, and garnish with toasted white and black sesame seeds.

Recipe Tips and Tricks

How to serve. This dip is best made and served immediately. If you let the dip sit out too long, it could start to turn brown because of the avocado in it. Serve with Pita Bread or slices of any crusty bread, as part of a Charcuterie Board with pita chips, breadsticks and/or veggies for dipping.
Make ahead instructions: If you are planning to make this ahead of time, then store in an airtight container and be sure press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the dip to prevent the surface from turning brown. Then, attach the lid of your container on top.
How to store: Store leftover avocado hummus in an airtight container with plastic cling wrap directly pressed onto the surface of the dip to prevent browning. Store for up to 5 days.

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Mexican Street Corn (Elote)

Mexican street corn (also known as elote) is a delicious corn on the cob loaded with a cheesy sauce that's elevated with cilantro and lime. It's creamy, cheesy, spicy, and flavorful. You can typically find this popular side dish at a Mexican street corn vendor, but it tastes just as good when you make it at home. Plus, it's easy to make on the grill, in the oven, or on the stovetop. Either way, once you try it, you will know why it's so popular!

Why You'll Love Mexican Street Corn (Elote)

Loaded corn on the cob. Fresh, sweet corn is delicious without anything on it. Just add butter, salt, and pepper, or make Garlic Butter Corn on the Cob, and your corn is next level. Now, turn it into an elote, and you've reached the pinnacle of corn on the cob.
It's easy and fun to make. My favorite way to serve Mexican street corn is to create an elote bar and let my guests build their own elote. This way, they can customize their corn to the cheese and spice level they prefer. Plus, it's a lot of fun for both adults and kids.
It has all the textures and flavours. Creamy, spicy, cheesy, savoury, crunchy-with elote, you don't have to choose. Calling Mexican street corn delicious is an understatement. Plus, corn is high in fibre, antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins, making it a good addition to your diet in moderate amounts.

Ingredients and Substitutions

To make delicious grilled Mexican street corn, you need the following ingredients (full quantities in recipe card below):

sweet corn on the cob
sour cream
mayonnaise
seasoning - garlic powder and paprika. Add in a little chili powder for some extra spice, if desired. You can also substitute the seasonings with with use chipotle powder.
cilantro
lime juice + zest
salt and pepper
cotija cheese - If you don't have cotija cheese, feel free to substitute with feta cheese or Parmesan.

How to Make the Best Mexican Street Corn (Elote)

Make the sauce. In a medium mixing bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, cilantro, lime juice, lime zest, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well until smooth and evenly mixed. Set aside for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to infuse into each other.
Grill the corn. Place the corn on a preheated grill at 400 F and grill for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally until nicely charred and cooked through. Set aside on a plate.
- You can also roast the corn in the oven at 400 F for 25 minutes or cook in boiling water for 10-15 minutes. However, grilling yields a sweeter and creamier taste.
Assemble and serve. Spread and brush the sauce evenly over the corn and top with Parmesan. Drizzle with extra lime juice if desired

Storing Instructions

Mexican street corn is meant to eat fresh off the grill, so I wouldn't recommend preparing the elote in advance. You can prepare the sauce in advance and store in the refrigerator until ready to spread on the corn. If you do happen to have leftovers, I would suggest storing the corn separately and assembling when it is ready to serve.

How to Serve

Serve Mexican street corn on their own as a snack or make it a fiesta with all of our favorite Mexican recipes such as:

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Mexican Street Corn Dip (Elote Dip)

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40 Best Summer Desserts

Summer is the best season because it means that the local farms are packed with fresh summer produce like strawberries, blueberries, peaches, and cherries. And the best way to put those delicious fruit to use is in summer desserts. So if you wondering what to make for dessert on a hot summer day, then you have come to the right place. We have rounded up the 40 best and most popular summer dessert recipes including all the fruit pies (the best part of summer, right?), refreshing frozen treats from ice cream to sorbet, easy no-bake recipes, and fruity baked goods from cakes to muffins, and more!

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Summer Fruit Pies and Crisps

Fresh Strawberry Pie

Fresh strawberry pie is a delicious, summer dessert loaded with juicy strawberries and homemade strawberry glaze with no jello, in a flakey pie crust. The best summer dessert idea.

Blueberry Pie with Lattice Top

Summery classic blueberry pie is made with the perfect flaky pie crust, a jammy blueberry filling with a hint of lemon, and sealed with a lattice top.

Peach Cobbler

Easy peach cobbler is packed with sweet and juicy fresh peaches and topped with a buttery, golden topping. Make it with just 15-minutes of actual prep work.

Blueberry Oat Squares

Blueberry oat squares are sweet, buttery, and delicious, with three mouthwatering layers. With just 15 minutes of prep, they are the perfect treat.

Lemon Meringue Pie

Lemon Meringue Pie made with delicate peaks of golden-brown meringue, creamy and tart lemon curd filling, and flaky pie crust is the best homemade pie ever!

Strawberry Galette

Easier than pie, this strawberry galette with a buttery flaky crust and a sweet and tart strawberry filling is a beautiful treat to serve this berry season.

Key Lime Pie

Perfectly creamy and tart with a buttery graham cracker crust, this easy Key Lime Pie is a classic for a reason. You won't need another pie recipe again!

Classic Cherry Pie

Summery and fruity, classic cherry pie has the most flakey and buttery pie crust on the bottom and top and is filled with a delicious cherry-packed filling.

Blueberry Crisp

Blueberry crisp with a sweet blueberry filling and a buttery, crispy oat topping, is a delicious, fruity treat that's ready in just 45 minutes.

Funnel Cake

There's truly nothing like a homemade Funnel Cake: a crispy jumble of crispy vanilla-tinged batter fried and topped with a powdered sugar, and served warm.

Strawberry Cobbler

Strawberry Cobbler made with sweet, gooey strawberries and light, fluffy cakey batter is an easy summer dessert to make from scratch with 10 minutes prep.

Cherry Crumb Bars

These bakery-style homemade Cherry Crumb Bars with 3 delicious layers are sweet, buttery, and tart. They're easy to make and ready in just over an hour.

No Bake and Frozen Treats

Strawberry Frozen Yogurt

Homemade strawberry frozen yogurt is a delicious, refreshing, healthy dessert made with 4 simple ingredients, no refined sugar, and in less than 5 minutes.

No Bake Blackberry Cheesecake

No bake blackberry cheesecake is light, smooth, creamy, and delicious, with a buttery graham cracker crust, cheesecake layer, and blackberry mousse on top.

Strawberry Popsicles

Homemade strawberry popsicles are healthy, refreshing, and sweet. Made with just 4 ingredients, they're packed with fresh strawberries and no refined sugar.

Three Ways to Make Bubble Tea

Three ways to make bubble tea at home is a lot easier than you think! Made with real ingredients, this recipe is delicious, refreshing, and healthy.

3-Ingredient Peach Sorbet

Smooth, sweet and refreshing 3-ingredient peach sorbet can be made with just a few minutes prep and without an ice cream maker! It's dairy-free and vegan. The most refreshing summer dessert ideas.

No Churn Vanilla Ice Cream with Strawberry Jam

Smooth and creamy no churn vanilla ice cream with strawberry jam + toasted peanuts is easy to make, no ice cream maker required and better than storebought.

Banana Pudding

No bake banana pudding parfaits are creamy, delicious, and sweet, with layers of homemade vanilla pudding, freshly sliced bananas, and wafer cookies.

Mango Sago

Mango sago is a popular Asian dessert that's creamy, fruity, cold tapioca pudding dessert is easy to make at home with just a few simple ingredients.

Strawberries and Cream Popsicles

It is time to say good-bye to the store-bought stuff and make skinny strawberries and cream popsicles at home using fresh fruit and Greek yogurt!

Strawberry Sorbet

This 3-ingredient Strawberry Sorbet is a refreshing, healthy, vegan, and gluten-free frozen treat to enjoy on a hot day. Plus, no ice cream maker required!

Peaches and Cream

Peaches and Cream is an old-fashioned, no bake dessert that is simple to make with layers of tender, stewed peaches and homemade whipped cream.

Blackberry Milkshake

This blackberry milkshake is thick, creamy, and smooth. You won't believe how quick and easy it is to make at home with 3 ingredients in under 5 minutes.

Watermelon Sorbet

This 2-ingredient Watermelon Sorbet is easy to make, healthy, all-natural and vegan. Make this homemade frozen treat with no ice cream maker required!

Lemon Turmeric Sorbet

Grab a few easy ingredients, throw them in the blender and in a fews hours, a refreshing and unbelievably healthy lemon turmeric sorbet will be all set and ready for digging in.

Coconut Tapioca Pudding

Coconut Tapioca Pudding is a creamy, light, and refreshing Thai dessert to enjoy on a hot summer evening. Plus, it's gluten-free and can be made vegan too.

Summery Baked Goods

Lemon Sweet Rolls

Soft and fluffy lemon sweet rolls are filled with a lemon vanilla sugar and topped with homemade lemon cream cheese icing. They're sweet, citrusy, and tart.

Strawberry Shortcake

Classic Strawberry Shortcake is a small, layered cake featuring fluffy crumbly biscuits, a fresh strawberry filling, and homemade whipped cream.

Lemon Blueberry Bread

Easy lemon blueberry bread with lemon glaze is soft, moist, and delicious. This quick bread with fresh blueberries and lemon is the perfect summer dessert.

S'mores Cookies

S'mores Cookies are chewy, gooey, and nostalgic, loaded with marshmallows, chocolate, and Graham crackers - and no campfire required. Quick and easy too!

Upside-Down Caramel Apricot Tart

Apricots are finally here and it's time to rejoice with a sweet, juicy, upside-down caramel apricot tart laced with flakey sea salt - it's heaven.

Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins

Chocolate chip zucchini muffins are moist, fluffy, and delicious. They are made healthier with fresh zucchini and yogurt which also adds amazing texture.

Lemon Bundt Cake

Lemon Bundt Cake with a sweet vanilla glaze is light, fluffy, and moist with a perfect golden brown crumb and made with real lemons.

Strawberry Cupcakes

Strawberry Cupcakes are made with real strawberries in both the tender cake batter and the creamy strawberry buttercream frosting. A picture-perfect treat!

Blueberry Buckle Cake

Blueberry buckle cake is soft and moist, loaded with fresh blueberries, and has a crunchy, sweet and buttery streusel topping. It's the best coffee cake.

Cherry Cheesecake

Cherry Cheesecake is lush, velvety, and creamy finished with a heap of sweet homemade cherry sauce on top. The perfect summer dessert with cherries!

Persian Love Cake

Persian Love Cake is a rich, moist, and nutty almond cake loaded with floral and citrus flavors, topped with a lemon glaze, pistachios, and rose petals.

Strawberry Bread

Strawberry bread is fluffy, soft, and moist, packed with farm-fresh strawberries. Simple, sweet, and delicious, perfect for a summer brunch.

S'mores Bars

S'mores Bars are a delicious twist on the classic campfire dessert with delicious layers of graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows.

Chocolate Zucchini Cake

Chocolate zucchini cake is moist, fluffy, and delicious. Loaded with fresh zucchini for a burst of nutrition, and topped with a homemade cream cheese icing.

Strawberry Muffins

Strawberry Muffins are tender, fluffy, and delicious! They are golden-brown and crisp outside while moist and cake-like inside and loaded with strawberries.

Glazed Lemon Blueberry Scones

Light, tender and flakey, glazed lemon blueberry scones are crunchy and golden on the outside, soft and moist in the middle, with a drizzle of lemon glaze.

Creamy Mango Cheesecake

Mousse-like, creamy mango cheesecake with a graham cracker crust, light cheesecake filling packed with mangos, and mango swirled on top is so easy to make.

Blueberry Cinnamon Rolls

Delicious blueberry cinnamon rolls are soft and fluffy, filled with cinnamon sugar, loaded with fresh blueberries, and topped with cream cheese icing.

Zucchini Muffins

Quick and easy zucchini muffins are loaded with fresh zucchini which makes them fluffy, moist, delicious, and full of nutrients. Freezer-friendly too!

Lemon Loaf with Lemon Glaze

Inspired by Starbucks lemon loaf, this moist, homemade lemon loaf with lemon glaze has the perfect balance between sweet and tangy, and so so flavourful.

Blueberry Yogurt Muffins

Blueberry yogurt muffins are buttery, moist, soft, and cakey and bursting with blueberries in every single bite. They are super quick and easy to make.

Nutella Crepes with Berries

Nutella crepes with berries are sweet and indulgent. These French pancakes are an easy to make blender recipe that will have you craving breakfast all day.

Baked Jelly Donuts with Strawberry Jam

These melt-in-your-mouth, homemade baked jelly donuts, coated in sugar and filled with sweet strawberry jam, are so soft, fluffy, spongy and airy.

Dark Chocolate Raspberry Truffles

Dark chocolate raspberry truffles are so much easier to make than you think. It's as simple as combining quality chocolate, cream, raspberry jam, and cocoa.

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Cupcakes - Moist Vanilla Cupcakes or Moist Chocolate Cupcakes.
Brownies - Fudgy Brownies or Caramel Cheesecake Brownies.
Cookies - Soft and Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies, Almond Biscotti, Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies, Sugar Cookies, or French Macarons.
Cake - Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes or Carrot Cake.
Cheesecake - Classic New York Cheesecake, Basque Cheesecake, or Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars.
Sauce - Salted Caramel Sauce or Strawberry Sauce.
Cake Pops - Vanilla Cake Pops or Chocolate Cake Pops.

How to Make Ahead and Store Summer Desserts

You can make or prepare most of these summer dessert recipes ahead of time. You can store the pies and baked goods at room temperature for 1-2 days. You can also store them in the refrigerator for up to one week or in the freezer for up to 3 months. The frozen treats can be stored for up to 3 months or more in the freezer. Confirm storing instructions by checking each recipe.

To reheat any of these desserts and serve them warm as if they just came out of the oven, you can reheat in a 300F preheated oven or air fryer for 5-15 minutes until fully warmed through. I would check on it every 5 minutes until ready. If heating from frozen, let it thaw first and then reheat.

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Strawberry Galette

Easy strawberry galette with a buttery flaky pie crust and a sweet and tart strawberry filling is a beautiful treat to serve this berry season. It's just as delicious as strawberry pie but so much easier to make. Baked in under 30 minutes with just a handful of ingredients, this is a recipe you need in the back pocket. A total crowd pleaser!

Why You'll Love Strawberry Galette

Easier than pie. A galette is a tart-like pastry that is free-formed without the help of a pie pan or ring. You can recognize a galette by its folded-over crust and clearly visible filling inside. Plus, unlike a pie, a galette doesn't have to look perfect. It's okay to have wrinkled edges and imperfections -- in fact that's what makes them special.
Loaded with fresh fruit. Filled with freshly sliced strawberries berries sweetened with a little sugar to bring out its natural flavors even more, this strawberry galette is sweet and tart. Plus, you can easily throw in other berries or substitute with other fruit to switch things up.
Simple and easy. You need just 7 ingredients and 10 minutes to prep this pie (if you have already prepared the pie dough or are using a store-bought one). Once assembled, just pop it into the oven and enjoy a slice of heaven just 25 minutes later. Don't forget to serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It's the absolute best.

Ingredients and Substitutions

To make this delicious and easy strawberry galette, you will need the following ingredients (full quantities in the recipe card below):

pie crust - you will need a single 9-inch pie crust. I used my homemade puff pastry pie crust. You can also make things easier and use a store-bought one.
strawberries - I recommend using fresh strawberries for the best results. You can also use frozen strawberries for a similar result.
granulated sugar
lemon juice + zest
cornstarch - this will thicken up the juicy that comes out of the strawberries so that it won't leave a soggy mess.
egg - for the egg wash.
brown sugar - optional, to sprinkle on top of the crust.

Use this galette recipe as a base recipe for any fruit galette that you want to make. Consider trying it with blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, peaches, or pears.

How to Make the Best Strawberry Galette

Prepare pie dough. Prepare a single batch of pie dough and transfer to a lightly floured surface. Use a rolling pin to roll it into a round 10-inch circle. If using a 9-inch store-bought pie crust, let it defrost for 20 minutes and roll it out slightly to 10-inches.
Make strawberry filling. In a medium mixing bowl, combine strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest and cornstarch. Toss well to combine. Add the strawberry filling onto the center of the rolled out pie dough, leaving a 2-inch border around the edges.
Assemble galette. Fold up the edges over the filling, all the way around. Carefully transfer the galette onto a parchment-lined quarter sheet baking pan. Apply egg wash over the folded over edges and sprinkle with brown sugar.

Bake and serve. Bake in a 400 F preheated oven for 25 minutes until the crust turns golden brown. Let rest for 15 minutes then slice and serve warm with vanilla ice cream, if desired.

Storing Instructions

How to store: Store any leftover galettes at room temperature, either wrapped in plastic cling wrap or inside an airtight container for up to 2 days. Be sure to let them cool down before wrapping. You can also store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in an airtight container. The galette will become a little soggy the longer it is stored.
How to reheat: For the best results, reheat in a 300 F preheated oven or air fryer for 5-10 minutes until warmed through. You can also reheat in the microwave but the crust will not be as crispy.

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Baked Greek Chicken Breast with Souvlaki Marinade

Juicy, tender, and moist, baked chicken breast with Greek souvlaki marinade is the chicken dinner you have been waiting for. Say good-bye to dry chicken breast and hello to oven-baked chicken breast that is actually juicy and tender with golden brown edges. With every slice carved, watch the delicious juices pour out. Season it generously with the best homemade Greek souvlaki marinade for amazing flavor. The best part? It takes less than 30 minutes to bake the juiciest chicken breast in the oven. Do I have your attention yet?

Why You'll Love Greek Souvlaki Baked Chicken Breast

Tender and juicy oven-baked chicken breast every time. To avoid dry, chewy, and even bland baked chicken breasts, we use a method where we roast on high heat for a shorter period of time. Which is very similar to the method I use in my Juicy Roast Turkey, which similar results. Moist. Tender. Juicy. Succulent. Heavenly.
The best Greek souvlaki marinade. To top off such a juicy and moist chicken, I have three words for you: Greek souvlaki marinade. Loaded with delicious Mediterranean flavors like oregano, dill, parsley, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice, these baked chicken breasts are packed with flavor in every juicy bite.
It's quick and easy to make and bake. This recipe takes literally 5-10 minutes to prep, and just 25 minutes to bake once the chicken has been marinated (which will take an hour). It's a perfect recipe to throw together quickly in the morning and leave it in the refrigerator until ready to cook at dinner time. It's seriously the best on busy weeknights.

Ingredients and Substitutions

To make the juiciest baked chicken breast with Greek souvlaki marinade, you will need the following ingredients:

chicken breasts - I recommend using boneless and skinless chicken breasts. If using bone-in chicken breasts, you will need to increase the cook time.
olive oil
lemon juice
garlic
herbs - a combination of fresh parsley, dried oregano, and dried mint. You could substitute the dried mint with dried dill or rosemary as well.
paprika - this can be optional. It adds subtle flavor as well as a nice color to these chicken breasts.
salt and pepper

How to Make the Best Baked Chicken Breast with Greek Souvlaki Marinade

Prepare the marinade. In a medium mixing bowl, mix together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, oregano, mint, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Marinate the chicken. Place chicken breasts a large shallow bowl and pour the marinade over top. Toss chicken in the marinade to ensure that they are fully coated. Cover the bowl with plastic cling wrap and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour to allow the chicken to marinate.
Bake. Preheat oven to 450 F. Place chicken on a quarter sheet baking pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink inside and the internal temperature reaches 165 F in the thickest part of the chicken breast (as read on a meat thermometer). Remove the chicken out of the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.

How to Serve

Serve warm with a side of Greek Salad, Pita Bread, Rice Pilaf with Carrots, and Greek Lemon Roasted Potatoes. And don't forget the Tzatziki Sauce!

You can also add the chicken in delicious homemade Greek Chicken Gyros Pita Wrap or top it on your favorite salad recipes for added protein.

Storing Instructions

How to store: Store the leftover Greek souvlaki baked chicken breast in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. You can also shred it or cut it ahead of time before storing for easy meal prep, and use leftovers to make sandwiches or add on top of.a salad (in which case you won't need to reheat it).
How to reheat: Heat the Greek souvlaki baked chicken breast in a preheated 325F oven or air fryer until warmed through, about 5-10 minutes. You can wrap it in aluminum foil and some chicken broth to keep it moist.

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Ground Beef Stuffed Peppers

Ground beef stuffed peppers are a classic meal that are delicious, wholesome, healthy, and filling. Crispy and crunchy bell peppers are tender inside, stuffed with a savory ground beef, rice, and veggie mixture, and are topped with melty cheese. This family favorite meal is easy to make ahead and freezer-friendly.

Why You'll Love Ground Beef Stuffed Peppers

Stuffed peppers are the best dinner. We loved stuffed peppers over at our house. Whether they are Vegan Stuffed Bell Peppers, Leftover Turkey Stuffed Peppers, or Ground Beef Stuffed Peppers, they're always a big hit. I mean they are rich in flavor and texture and are just more exciting than your run-of-the-mill dinner.
Great for meal prep. Ground beef stuffed peppers are easy to make ahead, freeze and reheat well. You can prepare the entire stuffed pepper in advance or just the filling and assemble when ready to bake.
They are delicious fresh or as leftovers. Some dinner options are best served fresh, and while these hot and freshly baked stuffed peppers are absolutely delicious, they reheat really well and also taste great the next day, too! That means if you make enough, you don't need to cook tomorrow.
It's a healthy, balanced meal. With rice, beef, peppers, onion, tomato sauce, cheese, and zucchini, you get everything you need for a balanced meal in a neat little package! This dinner brings vitamins A, B, C, and K, plus essential minerals like potassium, iron, zinc, and magnesium.

Ingredients and Substitutions

To make these delicious and wholesome ground beef stuffed peppers, you will need the following ingredients (ingredient quantities in recipe card below):

bell peppers - tops removed and seasoned with salt and pepper. Feel free to use any color of bell peppers that you have on hand. Look for peppers that are large and round and easy to stuff.
olive oil
ground beef
yellow onion
garlic
zucchini - you can substitute with other vegetables that you want to. Some of my favorites include carrots, peas, broccoli, and mushrooms.
fresh parsley
salt and pepper
soy sauce
tomato sauce
cooked rice - I used white rice, but feel free to substitute with brown rice. Since we are using cooked rice, this won't affect the cook time of the filling or stuffed peppers at all.
cheddar cheese

You will also need measuring cups and spoons, shallow saucepan or skillet, and 9x13-inch casserole pan.

How to Make the Best Ground Beef Stuffed Peppers

Prepare the bell peppers. Cut the tops of the bell peppers off. Remove and discard the seeds. Place the peppers on a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking pan and lightly season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Cook the beef. Heat oil in a large skillet or shallow saucepan for 2 minutes over medium-high heat until the hot oil sizzles. Add ground beef and stir well to cook for 6-8 minutes until browned on all sides. Make sure to break up beef into small pieces to help even browning.
Make the beef filling. Stir in onion, garlic, zucchini and parsley and sauté for 1-2 minutes until tender. Season the beef mixture with salt and pepper and stir in soy sauce and tomato sauce. Stir occasionally and bring the mixture to a simmer to help soak up the flavors, about 3 minutes. Add in rice and ½ cup cheese and stir well to mix all evenly. Turn off heat and set the beef rice mixture aside.

Stuff the peppers. Fill up each pepper with beef mixture and sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese on top.

Bake. Bake the ground beef stuffed peppers in a 375 F preheated oven for 40-45 minutes until the pepper softens and the melted cheese turns golden brown. Let the stuffed peppers rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley on top and serve.

Storing and Reheating Instructions

How to store: Let leftovers cool down before placing them in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
How to freeze: stuffed peppers also freeze and reheat well. So they are perfect for meal prepping. Store the cooked stuffed bell peppers (or just the cooked filling) in an airtight container with the cut side up for up to 3 months.
Reheating in the oven: If you have time, I recommend reheating the ground beef stuffed peppers in the oven (or air fryer) at 350F. Place them in a casserole dish (the peppers may leak) and cover with aluminum foil (to steam the peppers). Bake covered for 20 minutes and uncovered for 5 minutes. If frozen, extend the cooking time. If reheating from frozen, extend the cooking time even further until warmed through, about 5-10 minutes longer.
Reheating in the microwave: I recommend cutting the beef stuffed peppers into quarters, allowing them to separate (they sort of resemble flower petals!) before heating for 1-3 minutes in the microwave, until warmed through.

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Mediterranean Chicken Patties

Delicious, moist and juicy Mediterranean chicken patties have everything you want in one bite: protein, veggies, herbs, and more! They are stuffed with spinach, Greek yogurt, fresh dill, garlic, and delicious seasonings for that classic Mediterranean flavor. Serve it as a quick and easy light meal on it's own with a side of Tzatziki, or make it a complete meal served with rice and vegetables. Either way, it's going to be a crowd favorite.

Why You'll Love Mediterranean Chicken Patties

It has the perfect texture. When you make a patty, you need something that's not too firm but not too soft. With breadcrumbs and yogurt as binding agents, well-formed ground chicken, and softened sautéed veggies, these Mediterranean chicken patties deliver the most satisfying bite every single time. The best part? It takes just 10 minutes to prep.
Well-seasoned for amazing flavor. Chicken is a great protein, but it's infamous for being a bit bland on its own. With these Mediterranean chicken patties, flavor is not a problem. A wonderful blend of bold spices like cumin and paprika, combined with lemon, spinach, onion, and more bring satisfaction to your taste buds.
It's a light and healthy meal. Serving up deep-fried chicken fingers might not be the healthiest meal for your family-but these Mediterranean chicken patties are a healthy choice every time. Packed with clean protein and nutrient-rich vegetables, this kid-friendly chicken dinner is one that your family can feel good about.

Ingredients and Substitutions

To make these easy Mediterranean chicken patties, you will need the following ingredients (full quantities in recipe card below):

ground chicken
olive oil
onion
garlic
baby spinach
breadcrumbs - I used regular breadcrumbs, but feel free to use panko breadcrumbs for a slightly crunchier texture.
Greek yogurt - Greek yogurt keeps these chicken patties super moist and tender. I recommend using Greek yogurt for the best results. You can also substitute with regular yogurt.
lemon juice
herbs - fresh dill and dried oregano. Feel free to substitute dried oregano with Italian seasoning.
seasonings - paprika, ground cumin, salt, and pepper.

You will also need measuring cups and spoons, mixing bowl, and a cast-iron skillet or grill pan.

How to Make the Best Mediterranean Chicken Patties

Sauté aromatics. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat for 2 minutes until sizzling hot. Sauté onions and garlic until tender and nicely browned, about 2-3 minutes. Add spinach and sauté for 1 minute until soft. Set aside on a plate to cool for 5 minutes.
Make chicken mixture. In a large mixing bowl, add ground chicken, sautéed onion-spinach mixture, breadcrumbs, Greek yogurt, dill, lemon juice, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir well with a spatula to combine everything together (or use your hands to press the ingredients together to evenly combine).
Marinate. Shape the ground chicken mixture into a firm ball. This helps the mixture bind together to yield firm patties. Cover the bowl with plastic cling wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
Shape the patties. Take ½ cup chicken mixture at a time and shape into patties using your hands. You should get about 12 chicken patties.
Cook the patties. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes until sizzling hot. Place patties on the skillet (about 6 pieces per batch) and cook for 3-5 minutes until nicely seared and starting to brown up the sides. Flip the patties over and cook for another 3-5 minutes, until the internal temperature for the patties reaches 165 F as read on a meat thermometer.

Air Fryer Instructions

Place chicken patties (4 patties in each batch) in a single layer in the air fryer basket and lightly spray with oil to coat evenly. Cook at 375 F for 13-15 minutes until golden brown and the internal temperature for the chicken reaches 165F. Flip the patties halfway during cooking to brown evenly.

How to Serve

Serve these Mediterranean chicken patties on their own with a side of Tzatziki Sauce, or serve them with a side of Rice Pilaf and veggies. Some of my favourite vegetable sides to serve with them are:

You can also serve them in Homemade Hamburger Buns with a side of French Fries.

Storing and Freezing

How to store leftovers: Mediterranean chicken patties will keep for up to 3-4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Allow them to cool to room temperature before storing.
How to freeze: You can prep these chicken patties ahead of time by following the recipe up until the cooking instructions. Instead of placing them on the pan, wrap each patty individually in plastic wrap (this prevents freezer burn) before placing them in a freezer-safe bag or container. The raw patties will be good for up to two months.
How to thaw: The day before you want to cook your Mediterranean chicken patties, remove them from the freezer and let them thaw in the fridge overnight. Then, cook according to recipe instructions.

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Strawberry Popsicles

Homemade strawberry popsicles are healthy, refreshing, and sweet. These delicious frozen treats are packed with fresh, ripe strawberries, contain no refined sugar or artificial dyes, and are absolutely delicious. They are easy to make with just 4 simple ingredients, and are completely customizable with whatever flavor you are craving. The perfect ice pops for a hot summer day.

Why You'll Love Strawberry Popsicles

Quick and easy with simple ingredients. All you need to make this recipe is 5 minutes of prep, a blender, a popsicle mold, and 4 simple ingredients: is frozen strawberries, honey, yogurt, and lemon juice. Oh, and some space in your freezer too of course!
Healthier than store-bought. Homemade popsicles are so much healthier than store-bought ones or from the ice cream truck, which typically contain large amounts of sugar, artificial dyes, and other unrecognizable ingredients -not to mention extra calories.
They are versatile. You can change up the flavor completely and substitute the strawberries with any type of fruit that you have one hand. Try mangos, blueberries, or peaches. The options are limitless.

Ingredients and Substitutions

To make these cool and refreshing strawberry popsicles, you will need the following ingredients (full quantities are in the recipe box below):

strawberries
plain Greek yogurt - yogurt adds a hint of creaminess to these popsicles. For an icier popsicle, and a dairy-free/vegan option, just replace this with a cup of water. For extra creaminess, add in up to ¼ cup of heavy cream in addition to the yogurt.
honey - honey compliments the fresh strawberries and adds just the right hint of sweetness. For a vegan option, you can substitute this with granulated sugar.
lemon juice - adds a little zing. You can feel free to leave it out if you prefer.

You will also need measuring cups and spoons, blender, popsicle mold, and popsicle sticks.

How to Make the Best Strawberry Popsicles

Puree ingredients. Add strawberries, yogurt, honey, and cream (if using) into a blender or food processor or blender. Blend until smooth, about 1 minute.
Fill popsicle molds. Slowly pour the strawberry mixture into popsicle molds until it almost fills to the top, leaving about ¼-inch off the rim. Close the lid and add popsicle sticks.

Freeze. Transfer to the freezer until frozen completely, at least 4 hours or overnight.

How to Store

Store homemade popsicles in the freezer for up to 3 months. When ready to serve, run the popsicle mold under hot water for a few seconds to loosen the popsicles from the mold for easy release.

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Homemade Fish Sticks

Quick and easy, baked homemade fish sticks are crispy on the outside, tender and flaky on the inside, and packed with flavor. With a crispy and well-seasoned breadcrumb crust, these fish sticks have the perfect crunchy texture that is loved by all, especially the kids. Serve this fun kid-friendly recipe for a family dinner, a fun lunch, or as an appetizer on game day. The best part? It is ready to serve in about 30 minutes (including prep!). The perfect last-minute recipe.

Why You'll Love Homemade Fish Sticks

A kid-friendly meal that's healthy. Homemade fish sticks are a fun way to get all the health benefits from the essential nutrients found in fish. It's healthier that store-bought fish sticks that are often deep-fried, filled with preservatives or are not made from a whole fish fillet. Plus, it's always a hit with everyone (big and small), and even with the pickiest eaters!
Flavorful and crispy. While it's not your classic Fish and Chips recipe, these homemade fish sticks boast a delicious breading with the best crunchy texture that we just can't get enough of. With Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and paprika, the breading on these homemade fish sticks is seriously so good.
Freezer-friendly = perfect for meal prep. Homemade fish sticks are great for meal prep since they store and freeze really well (before or after cooking!). Freeze them for up to 3 months and cook or reheat directly from frozen for a quick meal on a busy weeknight. If you like to meal prep, I recommend doubling this recipe.

Ingredients

To make these delicious and easy homemade fish sticks, you will need the following ingredients (full recipe list in recipe card at bottom of post):

white fish fillets - I would recommend using a firm fish such as Atlantic cod, Pacific rockfish, catfish, or even salmon. The last thing you want is a fish stick that falls apart when you pick it up. It will still work with softer fish, but be prepared for it to be much more delicate to handle.
salt and pepper
Italian seasoning
paprika
breadcrumbs - I used regular breadcrumbs. Feel free to use Panko instead for a crunchier crust.
Parmesan cheese
all-purpose flour
eggs
cooking oil spray

You can serve these as is or with tarter sauce. You can use store-bought sauce or make homemade tarter sauce in just a couple of minutes. To make your own, you will need mayo, lemon juice, dill pickles, and pepper.

How to Make the Best Homemade Fish Sticks

Prep the fish. Use a paper towel and pat dry each fillet completely dry. Evenly season both sides with salt, pepper, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning and paprika. Cut the fish fillet into approximately ¾-inch wide and 1-inch long pieces.
Coat the fish. In a mixing bowl, whisk together breadcrumbs, the remaining 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese until combined. Prepare two shallow plates with flour and beaten eggs. Dip each fish stick into flour to coat it completely and evenly. Then, dip it into the egg, and then breadcrumb mixture, coating completely and evenly. The flour sticks to the fish, the egg sticks to the flour, and the breadcrumbs stick to the egg. Gently press the breadcrumbs into the fish sticks to adhere them on as much as possible and shake off any excess.
Bake. Transfer the breaded fish sticks onto a parchment-lined half sheet baking pan and coat each of the fish sticks evenly with cooking oil spray. This will create a golden brown crust during baking. Bake in a 400F preheated for 15 minutes until fully cooked through and golden brown.
Serve. Serve immediately on its own or with tarter sauce for dipping. To make tartar sauce, combine mayo, lemon juice, pickles, and pepper in a small mixing bowl and stir well to combine.

How to Serve

Serve homemade fish sticks with a homemade tarter sauce on the side and a serving of Air Fryer French Fries, Baked Sweet Potato Wedges, or Crispy Leaf Potatoes.

They also go well with a side salad such as a Classic Coleslaw, Creamy Cucumber Salad, or Potato Salad, or some roasted veggies like Honey Roasted Carrots, Air Fryer Broccoli, or Roasted Spring Vegetables.

You can also use the leftovers in easy Fish Stick Tacos or Fish Tacos with Lime Crema Slaw.

Recipe Tips and Tricks

How to store homemade fish sticks: If you want to store homemade fish sticks in the refrigerator, let them cool completely to room temperature before placing them in an airtight container. If they're still hot when you store them, condensation will build inside the container and make your fish sticks soggy. Eat them in three days or less.
How to freeze homemade fish sticks: You can freeze these homemade fish sticks before or after baking for up to three months. Either way line them on a large baking sheet and freeze until hard, about 1 hour (if cooked, allow the fish sticks to first cool down completely to room temperature). Then, transfer into a freezer bag and use are desired.
Cooking from frozen: To cook frozen fish sticks, you can cook them directly from frozen. Follow the recipe instructions but increase the cook time by 6-8 minutes. The fish sticks will be ready once the crust turns golden-brown.
How to reheat cooked fish sticks from frozen: You can reheat the cooked frozen fish sticks in a 400F preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until heated through.

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50 Best Chicken Breast Recipes

Are you wondering what to make for dinner tonight using chicken breast? Well then, you have come to the right place. Ideas for cooking chicken breast are one of the top searches that we get on our website every single day. So today we are rounding up over 50 of our best chicken breast recipes that we have shared over the years including our most popular chicken recipes that you guys keep coming back to, our favorite creamy and saucy chicken breast recipes when you are craving major comfort food, easy low-maintenance baked chicken and chicken casseroles, better than takeout Asian chicken recipes, chicken soup recipes for the soul, and more!

The best part? Chicken cooks fast so most of these delicious recipes are low fuss, quick and easy recipes that are perfect for busy families on busy weeknights. So let's get started.

Our Most Popular Chicken Breast Recipes

Quick and easy, creamy lemon chicken piccata is a simple and delicious 30-minute meal made with tender chicken breast in a light lemon sauce with capers. | aheadofthyme.com

Give your chicken breasts an upgrade by stuffing them to make fancy, juicy chicken roulade with spinach and mushrooms topped with a creamy alfredo sauce. | aheadofthyme.com

Creamy Lemon Chicken Piccata. Quick and easy, creamy lemon chicken piccata is a simple and delicious 30-minute meal made with tender chicken breast in a light lemon sauce with capers. Serve with pasta and a side of crusty bread to soak up all that sauce.
Creamy Chicken Roulade with Spinach and Mushrooms. Give your chicken breasts an upgrade by stuffing them to make fancy, juicy chicken roulade (stuffed chicken breast) with spinach and mushrooms topped with a creamy alfredo sauce. Serve it over a plate of pasta.
Healthy Lemon Chicken. Better than takeout, healthy lemon chicken is a delicious, sticky chicken stir fry coated in a flavourful, sweet and tangy sauce. Serve it over Vegetarian Fried Rice for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.
Creamy White Chicken and Spinach Lasagna. Creamy white chicken and spinach lasagna with tender shredded chicken is the most comforting creamiest cheesiest white lasagna. Easy to make ahead & freeze. Balance out the meal with a fresh salad on the side.
Baked Chicken Breast with Greek Souvlaki Marinade. Baked chicken breast with Greek souvlaki marinade is juicy and tender, packed with Mediterranean flavors. Serve it over Rice Pilaf with Carrots and Greek Lemon Roasted Baby Potatoes and Greek Salad on the side.

Teriyaki chicken is a quick easy chicken stir fry that is delicious, flavorful, healthy, and better and faster than takeout. Perfect for busy weeknights. | aheadofthyme.com

Chicken penne pasta is a quick and easy dinner that is delicious, rich, creamy, and flavorful. It’s a family favorite that’s ready in under 30 minutes. | aheadofthyme.com

Teriyaki Chicken. Teriyaki chicken is a quick easy chicken stir fry that is delicious, flavorful, healthy, and better and faster than takeout. Perfect for busy weeknights.
Chicken Penne Pasta. Chicken penne pasta is a quick and easy dinner that is delicious, rich, creamy, and flavorful. It's a family favorite that's ready in under 30 minutes.
Air Fryer Chicken Breast. Air fryer chicken breast is crispy on the outside, juicy and tender inside, and packed with flavor in every bite. Quick and easy dinner on busy weeknights.
Creamy Tuscan Chicken. Creamy Tuscan chicken with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach is a quick and easy 30 minute Italian chicken dinner that is delicious, flavorful, and comforting.
Shredded Chicken. Shredded chicken is quick and easy to make (in three ways) and shred. It's a staple ingredient to add to other recipes such as soup, salads, and sandwiches.
Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta. Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta is a delicious 30 minute recipe that is packed with flavor, quick and easy to make, and will satisfy the whole family.

Bring on the Comfort Food with Saucy Chicken Breast Recipes

Chicken marsala in creamy mushroom sauce is a quick and easy 30-minute chicken dinner that is pure comfort food goals. A total crowd favourite. | aheadofthyme.com

Baked queso chicken with tomatoes is an easy, cheesy, delicious chicken dinner that takes just 30 minutes to cook. The best weeknight dinner. | aheadofthyme.com

Chicken Marsala. Chicken marsala in creamy mushroom sauce is a quick and easy 30-minute chicken dinner that is pure comfort food goals. A total crowd favourite.
Baked Queso Chicken. Baked queso chicken with tomatoes is an easy, cheesy, delicious chicken dinner that takes just 30 minutes to cook. Make it a Mexican fiesta with our collection of Best Mexican Recipes.
Creamy Tuscan Chicken. Creamy Tuscan chicken with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach is a quick and easy 30 minute Italian chicken dinner that is delicious, flavorful, and comforting.
Chicken Madeira. Chicken Madeira with sautéed mushrooms and tender crisp asparagus is topped with melty mozzarella cheese. Cheaper and better than the Cheesecake Factory!
Creamy Lemon Parmesan Chicken. Creamy lemon parmesan chicken is a simple, quick and easy 30-minute meal that is packed with flavour. The most comforting and easiest weeknight dinner.
Baked Caprese Chicken. Baked caprese chicken is tender, juicy, and delicious, topped with burst tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.

Easy chicken parmesan (parmigiana) with crispy breaded chicken, tomato sauce, and melted mozzarella and parmesan cheese. The best comfort chicken dinner. | aheadofthyme.com

Better than takeout, make easy Indian butter chicken in just 30 minutes, with a creamy tomato-based sauce, charred chicken, and incredible spice + flavour. | aheadofthyme.com

Easy Chicken Parmesan (Parmigiana). Easy chicken parmesan (parmigiana) with crispy breaded chicken, tomato sauce, and melted mozzarella and parmesan cheese. The best comfort chicken dinner.
Indian Butter Chicken. Better than takeout, make easy Indian butter chicken in just 30 minutes, with a creamy tomato-based sauce, charred chicken, and incredible spice + flavour. Serve with homemade garlic naan bread.
Creamy Pesto Chicken. Creamy Pesto Chicken is a quick and easy 30 minute meal that needs to be on your family weeknight dinner rotation. It's rich, creamy, and delicious.
Apple Cider Chicken with Butternut Squash. One of my favourite chicken recipes is quick, easy, one pan apple cider chicken with butternut squash, apples, and thyme, cooked in an apple cider sauce. Serve this fall meal in just 40 minutes. Don't forget some crusty bread to soak up all that juice.
Skillet Chicken with Lemon Garlic Sauce. Delicious creamy skillet chicken with lemon garlic sauce is a one-skillet meal that is ready in 30 minutes. It's garlicky, saucy, creamy, and so flavourful. Bread is a must to dip into this delicious sauce. Try Pull Apart Garlic Bread or Easy No Yeast Biscuits.

Baked Chicken When You Need a Low Maintenance Dinner

Sticky crispy baked sweet chili chicken bites is better than takeout and so easy to make healthier at home. An easy dinner or game day appy. | aheadofthyme.com

Sizzling and hot sheet pan chicken fajitas are on the table in less than 30 minutes! The best part is that you just throw everything into one sheet pan! | aheadofthyme.com

Sweet Chili Chicken Bites. Sticky crispy baked sweet chili chicken bites is better than takeout and so easy to make healthier at home. An easy dinner or game day appy.
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas. Sizzling and hot sheet pan chicken fajitas are on the table in less than 30 minutes. The best part is that you just throw everything into one sheet pan. Or try our Skillet Chicken Fajitas on the stovetop.
Oven Baked Chicken Breast. This oven baked chicken breast is juicy, tender, and delicious. It's quick and easy to make with a simple seasoning blend that packs on the flavor.
Parmesan Crusted Chicken. Baked parmesan crusted chicken is breaded in a herby parmesan breadcrumb mixture and baked until crispy perfection. So flavourful and delicious.
Sheet Pan Balsamic Chicken and Vegetables. Quick and easy, throw everything into one pan, Asian-style meal prep sheet pan sesame balsamic chicken and vegetables is flavourful, juicy and tender. Serve with some steamed rice.
Baked Crispy Chicken Strips. Juicy long strips of chicken shaped perfectly for dipping and coated with a flawless crispy and crunchy exterior, baked crispy chicken strips are a pleaser.

Chicken and Rice = The Perfect Pairing.

Packed with flavour, real ingredients and vibrant colours, one pot Spanish chicken and rice is the perfect no fuss, no clean up weeknight meal. | aheadofthyme.com

Simple, healthy and flavourful chicken and couscous with sun-dried tomatoes is ready in under 30 minutes. The easiest weeknight dinner to make tonight! | aheadofthyme.com

One Pot Spanish Chicken and Rice. Packed with flavour, real ingredients and vibrant colours, one pot Spanish chicken and rice is the perfect no fuss, no clean up weeknight meal.
Chicken and Couscous with Sun-dried Tomatoes. Simple, healthy and flavourful chicken and couscous with sun-dried tomatoes is ready in under 30 minutes. It's the easiest weeknight dinner to make tonight! It may not technically be rice but it's a similar idea -- chicken + grains = dinner goals.
One Pot Coconut Curry Chicken and Rice. Creamy, delicious and flavourful, Thai-inspired one pot coconut curry chicken and rice is a 30-minute weeknight meal made with red curry and coconut milk.
Curry Chicken Fried Rice. Flavourful curry chicken fried rice with chicken, mushrooms, peas, rice, and curry flavours is so easy to make in less than 10 minutes on busy weeknights. Serve with a fresh Chinese Garlic Cucumber Salad on the side.
Instant Pot Chicken Fried Rice. Instant pot chicken fried rice is easy to throw together, packed with flavor, and delicious. It's perfect for a weeknight family dinner or meal prep.
Turkey Fried Rice. Leftover turkey fried rice with turkey, fluffy rice, scrambled eggs, vegetables, and classic Asian seasonings is a one skillet meal made in just 10 minutes. The recipe uses turkey, but you can easily substitute it with leftover chicken breast or a store-bought rotisserie chicken instead.

Baked Chicken Casseroles Are The Easiest Make Ahead Recipes

Easy baked chicken enchiladas brings the taste of authentic Mexican food into your kitchen -- saucy, spicy, and savoury. Perfect for a Mexican fiesta. | aheadofthyme.com

Creamy leftover turkey tetrazzini with spinach is a simple, easy and delicious pasta recipe that is comforting, creamy and cheesy. It's a family favourite. | aheadofthyme.com

Chicken Enchiladas. Easy baked chicken enchiladas brings the taste of authentic Mexican food into your kitchen -- saucy, spicy, and savoury. Perfect for a Mexican fiesta on Cinco de Mayo.
Tetrazzini with Spinach. Creamy tetrazzini with spinach is a simple, easy and delicious pasta recipe that is comforting, creamy and cheesy. The recipe used turkey, but you can easily substitute it with leftover chicken or a storebought rotisserie chicken instead.
Creamy Chicken Broccoli and Quinoa Casserole. Nothing says comfort food better than a creamy chicken, broccoli and quinoa casserole made with fresh and healthy ingredients.
Salsa Verde Green Chicken Enchiladas.

Homemade Asian Takeout > Actual Takeout

Baked General Tso's Chicken is a saucy, savoury, sweet, spicy Chinese-American takeout favourite made healthier with baked chicken, not fried. | aheadofthyme.com

Better than take-out, flavourful and authentic Shanghai fried noodles with chicken, mushrooms, and bok choy is made in just 10 minutes - the easiest dinner! | aheadofthyme.com

General Tso's Chicken. Baked General Tso's Chicken is a saucy, savoury, sweet, spicy Chinese-American takeout favourite made healthier with baked chicken, not fried. Serve over Vegetarian Fried Rice.
Shanghai Style Fried Noodles. Better than take-out, flavourful and authentic Shanghai fried noodles with chicken, mushrooms, and bok choy is made in just 10 minutes - the easiest dinner!
Baked Sesame Chicken. Better than takeout, baked sesame chicken with vegetables is delicious, flavourful, sticky and saucy. This healthier Chinese dish is quick and easy to make.
Cashew Chicken. Cashew chicken is a quick and easy chicken stir fry ready in under 30 minutes. It's flavorful, delicious, and so much better and faster than takeout.
Orange Chicken. Chinese Takeout Orange Chicken is a quick, easy, delicious meal ready in 30 minutes. It's healthier than takeout - can be pan-fried, air fried, or baked.

Aromatic Asian pan-fried lemongrass chicken is healthy, gluten-free, and takes less than 25 minutes to prep and cook! Now that's what I call the perfect weeknight meal. | aheadofthyme.com

Kung Pao chicken is a Chinese chicken dish that is stir-fried with crisp vegetables and tossed in a delicious Asian sauce packed with flavour. | aheadofthyme.com

Pan-Fried Lemongrass Chicken. Aromatic Asian pan-fried lemongrass chicken is healthy, gluten-free, and takes less than 25 minutes to prep and cook. Now that's what I call the perfect weeknight meal. Use any leftovers in a Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi Sandwich.
Kung Pao Chicken. Kung Pao chicken is a Chinese chicken dish that is stir-fried with crisp vegetables and tossed in a delicious Asian sauce packed with flavour.
Char Siu (Chinese BBQ) Chicken. Sweet sticky and savoury Char Siu (Chinese BBQ) chicken is a delicious dinner packed with classic Asian flavours with incredible flavour.
Mongolian Chicken. Mongolian chicken is a quick and easy chicken stir fry dish that you can make at home in just 30 minutes. Healthier, faster, and better than takeout.

Chicken Soup Recipes for the Soul

Smooth, hearty and light, one pot lemon chicken orzo soup is pure comfort in a bowl. This family favourite is like chicken noodle soup with a major upgrade. | aheadofthyme.com

Satisfy your ramen cravings with healthy miso ramen with chicken from the comfort of your own home. Weeknight dinners have never been tastier! | aheadofthyme.com

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup. Smooth, hearty and light, one pot lemon chicken orzo soup is pure comfort in a bowl. This family favourite is like chicken noodle soup with a major upgrade.
Chicken and Rice Soup. Chicken and rice soup is delicious, warm, cozy, and comforting feel-good meal that can warm you up on a chilly day. Easy to make in one pot.
Healthy Miso Ramen with Chicken. It doesn't get any more cozier than a healthy miso ramen soup with chicken from the comfort of your own home. The vegan miso broth is what this ramen is all about. Seriously, weeknight dinners have never been tastier!
Chicken Tortilla Soup. Hearty chicken tortilla soup is a delicious, wholesome and filling soup that you can make in about 30 minutes, packed with classic Mexican flavours.
Creamy Turkey Orzo Soup. Warm and cozy, creamy turkey orzo soup is wholesome, hearty, filling, and flavourful. Make this delicious one pot meal using a rotisserie chicken instead in just 30 minutes.
Turkey Wild Rice Soup. Wholesome hearty one pot leftover turkey wild rice soup can be adapted easily for chicken instead of turkey. It's the most comforting way to use any leftover chicken or a store-bought rotisserie chicken.

How to Store Chicken Breast

Store any leftover chicken breast in an airtight container and place in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Most of these recipes are also freezer-friendly and can also be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. Refer to the individual recipe post for complete storing instructions.

To reheat, you can reheat in a preheated 300F oven for 10-15 minutes until warmed through, or in the air fryer at 350F for 5-10 minutes. Depending on the type of recipe, you can also reheat on the stove over medium heat until fully warmed through or in the microwave in 30 second increments until warmed through.

If reheating from frozen, let it thaw first in the refrigerator overnight (or 6-8 hours) and then reheat.

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Harissa Spatchcock Chicken

Are you looking for a creative way to cook chicken? Then, it's time to try this harissa spatchcock chicken (butterflied chicken). It's juicy and tender, has the crispiest skin, and is packed with flavor from red pepper harissa paste and seasonings. Plus, by butterflying this chicken, you can grill or roast it in under 45 minutes, while still getting the added flavor from being cooked on the bone. You need this on your dinner menu tonight.

Why You'll Love Harissa Spatchcock Chicken

A creative way to cut and cook chicken. When you spatchcock a whole chicken, you're essentially butterflying it so that it will cook faster and more evenly, reducing cooking time-and the guessing game that can come with it. You can cut down on cook time but still reserve the amazing flavor that comes from chicken cooked on the bone!
It's seasoned with harissa paste. This harissa spatchcock chicken is also unique because of its seasonings! Harissa is a spicy chili pepper paste that originates in Tunisia in North Africa and very popular in Morocco. Blended with other flavors like cumin, garlic, and paprika, the harissa in this chicken recipe makes for a flavorful and slightly spicy meal.
You have cooking options. We are sharing two cooking options for making this delicious whole chicken: oven-baking and grilling. Both options deliver incredible flavor with slightly different textures, so I recommend you try both!

Ingredients

To make this delicious harissa spatchcock chicken, you will need the following ingredients:

whole chicken
harissa paste - harissa is a Moroccan red pepper paste that is going to completely elevate this chicken. You can use homemade or store-bought harissa paste. I used this one by Mina Harissa.
olive oil
paprika
ground cumin
garlic powder
salt and pepper

You will also need a grill if grilling, or a grill pan or cast-iron skillet if roasting in the oven.

How to Spatchcock a Chicken

Use a paper towel to pat dry the whole chicken completely before adding seasoning. This helps create extra crispy skin when roasting.
Place chicken breast-side down on a clean and dry chopping board (wearing disposable gloves helps with easy handling). Cut along the backbone in the middle with kitchen scissors and remove the backbone, which is about 1-inch wide.
Make a small cut with a knife along the white cartilage that connects the breastbone and remove the breastbone by pulling it out through the cut.
Turn the chicken over with the breast-side up and flatten it out. Tuck the wings under the chicken breasts.
Pat dry the spatchcock chicken again to remove any excess liquid.

How to Make the Best Harissa Spatchcock Chicken (Butterflied Chicken)

Make the seasoning rub. In a small bowl, mix well to combine olive oil, harissa paste, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, until smooth. Reserve 2-3 tablespoons of the mixture and set aside.
Season the chicken. Generously smear rest of the harissa seasoning mixture over the whole chicken inside and out and let it rest on a clean plate for at least 15 minutes. Make sure the seasoning covers the entire whole chicken including the inside cavity.

Two Ways to Cook

You can cook this chicken on the grill or in the oven.

To grill the chicken:

Preheat the grill over medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes. Place the chicken on the grill and grill for 15-20 minutes on each side until nicely charred and cooked through (and until the internal temperature reaches 165F as read on a meat thermometer).
Baste the chicken on both sides evenly with the remaining harissa paste during grilling.

To roast in the oven:

Preheat the oven to 400 F. Heat an ovenproof grill pan or cast-iron pan on the stove for 5 minutes over medium-high heat (or preheat the pan in the oven for 5 minutes). Once sizzling hot, sear the chicken breast side down in the hot skillet for 3-5 minutes, until the skin gets a little crispy.
Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake the chicken for 25-30 minutes until the skin on the breasts turns golden brown. You can add an oven-safe weight over the chicken such as a Dutch oven lid to promote browning.
Remove the skillet from the oven and turn the chicken over with the breast side up. Brush the remaining harissa mixture over the chicken breasts.
Transfer the skillet back into the oven and continue to bake the chicken for another 10 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165F as read on a meat thermometer.
Remove the chicken from the oven and place it on a large plate. Let the chicken rest for 15 minutes.

Serve with lemon wedges and extra harissa sauce, if desired.

How to Store

How to store: Store the leftover butterflied chicken in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. While you can leave it on the bone, you can also shred it or cut it ahead of time for easy meal prep. If you make sandwiches or add leftover harissa spatchcock chicken to salads, you don't need to reheat it.
How to reheat: It's easy to overcook chicken when reheating and end up with a dry cut of meat. To avoid this, heat the chicken in a preheated 325F oven until warmed through. Wrap it in aluminum foil and add drippings or broth to keep it moist.
Tips for cooking a larger chicken: If you have an exceptionally large chicken, you may need to add cooking time. When grilling, I recommend covering the pan with a lid to help raise the overall temperature of the chicken. This helps it cook all the way through, even in the thickest parts.

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BBQ Chicken Pizza

Forget delivery and make sweet, tangy, and smoky BBQ chicken pizza from the comfort of your own home in under 30 minutes. This delicious pizza is loaded with shredded chicken, BBQ sauce, red onions, and bubbly cheese, all baked on a crispy crust. Serve this family favorite on its own or with a ton of fresh green herbs on top. Trust me, this one is going to disappear quickly. Tasty, weeknight dinners have never been easier!

Why You'll Love Homemade BBQ Chicken Pizza

It's quick and easy. This pizza takes just 10 minutes to prepare, and less than 30 minutes total to make (and that includes the prep!) The secret? Topping it with cooked chicken. It speeds everything up and it's the most delicious way to use up any extra leftover roast chicken that you may have in the refrigerator.
Try it with homemade pizza dough. You can make homemade pizza using store-bought dough, or make the dough from scratch too. The thought of making homemade pizza may be daunting, but it really isn't. It's really easy to prepare and just requires some waiting around to allow the dough to rise. Try it with my homemade pizza dough or sourdough pizza dough.
Or pick up store bought pizza dough. If you've never picked up pizza dough from your grocery store, you're missing out! It's got all the benefits of homemade dough without having to mix it up yourself. I would recommend it if you are crunched for time and want to eat this pizza asap. Store-bought pizza dough is what makes pizza on a late weeknight stress-free (and quick!).

Ingredients and Substitutions

To make this delicious BBQ chicken pizza at home, you will need the following ingredients:

cooked chicken breast - this recipe requires cooked shredded chicken, and is a great recipe to use up any leftover roast chicken that you have. You can also easily use rotisserie chicken if you don't want to roast it yourself. Either way you will not be able to put this down!
BBQ sauce - you can use homemade BBQ or your favorite bottled BBQ sauce to get the perfect flavour for your tastebuds.
pizza dough - use homemade pizza dough or store-bought, whichever is easier.
cornmeal - helps create a delicious texture on the bottom of the crust, and prevents the pizza from sticking to the pan.
olive oil
mozzarella cheese - I love using fresh mozzarella on pizzas, but if you have a bag of shredded cheese on hand that's fine too.
red onion
cheddar cheese
fresh herbs - I topped this pizza with scallions, cilantro, and micro greens. If you can find arugula micro greens, those work amazingly well here. Basil, oregano, or fresh spinach would also be great.
lime

How to Make the Best BBQ Chicken Pizza

Prep. Preheat oven to 450 F. When hot, place rimmed quarter sheet baking pan in the oven for at least 20 minutes. In a small bowl, toss chicken breast in ¼ cup BBQ sauce. Set aside.
Roll the dough. Roll out pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to desired thickness (note that the cook time is based on dough about ¼-inch thick). Prick the dough all over with a fork.
Pre-bake the dough. Remove baking sheet from oven and sprinkle cornmeal evenly on top. Transfer pizza dough to baking sheet, brush with olive oil, then bake for 7 minutes.
Add toppings. Spread remaining BBQ sauce on pizza dough, leaving about ½-inch border along the edge. Layer mozzarella, chicken, red onion, and cheddar cheese on top.
Bake and serve. Bake for an additional 8 minutes. Let cool slightly, then top with scallions, cilantro, and micro greens (if using). Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Recipe Tips and Tricks

How to roast chicken breast: You can use rotisserie chicken, shredded chicken, or homemade roasted chicken breast for this recipe.
- If roasting your own chicken, drizzle one chicken breast with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper. Roast in a 450 F preheated oven until juices run clear and chicken is cooked through, about 25-30 minutes, depending on the size and thickness of the chicken breast. Remove and let cool slightly. Using two forks or your hands, pull meat and place in a small bowl.
How to store: Store leftover pizza wrapped in aluminum foil, plastic cling wrap, or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
How to freeze cooked pizza: Cut the pizza into slices and store each slice wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil. Then store the slices into a freezer bag for up to 2 months.

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Mango Salsa

Fresh mango salsa is sweet, tangy, and delicious. It's a quick and easy recipe that you can whip up with just 6 ingredients and in under 10 minutes. It's loaded with fresh ingredients like mango, red bell peppers, red onions, jalapeños, cilantro, and lime, giving your taste buds something to get excited about. Mango pico de gallo is perfect for entertaining with a side of tortilla chips, as a snack throughout the day, or as a topping on fish tacos.

Why You'll Love Mango Salsa

Bright, fresh flavors. With fresh raw ingredients like mangoes, red peppers, onion, jalapeños, cilantro, and lime juice, this mango salsa tastes as juicy and bright as it looks. Nothing is more refreshing that a scoop of this salsa.
It's quick and easy. Making mango pico de gallo takes almost no time at all. t's so fast that you don't need to "make time" to cook. You can take 10 minutes out of your day easily.
A crowd-favourite feel good food! Since this mango salsa is made of only fresh ingredients, you'll get clean, healthy energy from eating it-- so don't expect to feel sluggish like you do from eating processed foods. Plus, it's always a big hit whenever I serve it.

Ingredients and Substitutions

To make this delicious tangy mango salsa, you will need the following ingredients:

mangoes - make sure to use ripe mango for the best results. For a delicious substitution, consider trying papaya or peaches.
red bell pepper
red onion
jalapeño - this adds a little spicy kick. Feel free to leave it out if you prefer.
fresh cilantro
lime juice

The best part about mango salsa is that it is extremely easy to customize. Not a fan of any of these ingredients? Just substitute them with something else. Consider adding in green onions, scallions, leeks, or even shallots, fresh basil or parsley, and freshly squeezed lemon juice.

How to Make the Best Mango Salsa

First, combine the mango, bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro in a mixing bowl and stir until evenly mixed. Then, drizzle with lime juice and toss well to coat. Let the mango salsa sit for 5-10 minutes to allow all the flavors to infuse into each other. Serve immediately with a side of tortilla chips or tortilla strips.

How to Store

If you don't eat all of your mango salsa in one sitting like me, you can store it in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days. But the sooner you eat it, the better. Your veggies will start to get soggy the longer they sit together.

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Phyllo Meat Pie (Egyptian Goulash)

Phyllo meat pie, also known as Egyptian goulash, is a savory pie made of well-seasoned, minced beef with a dash of creaminess that lies between many layers of flaky, crispy, golden phyllo pastry dough. This cozy and hearty ground beef meat pie is easy to prepare and make ahead. It's the ultimate comfort food to warm you up this season.

Why You'll Love Phyllo Meat Pie (Egyptian Goulash)

Crispy, flaky phyllo dough. If you don't know what phyllo dough is, you're missing out! Phyllo dough (also called filo dough) is a crispy, flaky pastry dough that is soft, crunchy, light, and filling all at the same time. It's not sweet, so it's the perfect dough for a savory meat pie like Egyptian goulash.
Savory meat filling. The delicious ground beef mixture is a simple one made with just a handful of ingredients, but the flavor it packs on in incredible. Plus, when you add in the creamy milk mixture on top, it gives it a creaminess that is so comforting.
Ultimate comfort food. If you are craving some comfort for dinner, then this is for you. Well-seasoned meat sandwiched between the crispy, golden dough delivers a pie that satisfies every time. You'll love your first bite (and every bite after!) of this phyllo meat pie.

Ingredients and Substitutions

To make this delicious and comforting phyllo ground beef meat pie, you will need the following ingredients:

ground beef filling - made with ground beef, vegetable oil, tomato paste, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper.
butter
olive oil
phyllo pastry sheets
milk
egg
salt and pepper

You will also need measuring cups and spoons, mixing bowl, and a 9x13 casserole pan or half sheet baking pan.

How to Make the Best Phyllo Meat Pie (Egyptian Goulash)

Prepare the beef filling. Heat oil in a large shallow saucepan for 2 minutes over medium-high heat until the hot oil sizzles. Add ground beef and stir well to cook for 5-7 minutes until browned on all sides. Stir in garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until tender. Season with salt, pepper, and cumin. Add tomato paste and stir well to combine. Set aside and let the beef mixture cool to room temperature, about 10 minutes.
Assemble the phyllo meat pie. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter and olive oil and light grease a 9x13-inch casserole pan (or baking pan) using a silicone brush.
- Place 3-4 sheets of phyllo dough at a time on the lightly greased pan and tuck in any excess dough. Generously apply the butter mixture over the first layer of dough until evenly covered.
- Place another 3-4 sheets of phyllo dough and spread the butter mixture over evenly.
- Repeat with one more time layer of 3-4 sheets phyllo dough and butter mixture. This will create the laminated puff pastry dough made up of many layers of alternating dough and butter mixture.
- Add and evenly spread the meat filling.
- Repeat the same steps over the top of the filling by adding layers of 3-4 sheets of dough and butter mixture until all phyllo sheets and butter mixture are finished.

Make and pour in the milk mixture. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together milk, egg, salt and pepper. Cut the phyllo pie into 12 even pieces using a sharp knife and slowly pour and spread the milk mixture over the pie.

Bake. Transfer the baking pan into a 375 F preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes until the crust is crispy and golden brown on top. Let the pie rest for 10-15 minutes and serve.

Storing and Reheating

Make ahead instructions: You can cook the beef filling 1-2 days in advance and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. When ready to make the goulash, all you need to do is assemble the meat pie and bake.
Tips for working with phyllo: Phyllo is typically found in the frozen aisle of the grocery store. To use it in this recipe, it needs to be thawed. For the best results, thaw it slowly in the refrigerator overnight, or for a few hours at room temperature. When you are working with the filo sheets, keep in mind that they will dry out if left out of their packaging for too long, so work quickly when assembling.
How to store phyllo meat pie: Egyptian goulash is best served fresh. To store any leftovers, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Note that the phyllo may loose some of its crispiness. I found that the best way to get the crispiness back is to reheat in the air fryer.
How to freeze: Once cooled, wrap up any leftover phyllo meat pie tightly in plastic cling wrap and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator or for a few hours at room temperature before reheating.
How to reheat: I would not recommend reheating phyllo meat pie in the microwave as it will loose its crunch. Instead, use an air fryer, oven, or toaster oven preheated to 350F and reheat for 5-10 minutes until the meat pie is warmed through.

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Strawberry Frozen Yogurt

Homemade strawberry frozen yogurt is a healthy dessert that is delicious and refreshing on a hot summer day, or any day you are craving a cool sweet treat. It's one that you can feel good about eating especially because it contains 4 simple ingredients that you recognize, has no refined sugar, and is much more convenient (and cheaper!) that going out to buy store-bought froyo. I am talking about under 5 minutes kind of convenience. So what are you waiting for?

Why You'll Love Strawberry Frozen Yogurt

You only need four simple ingredients. All you need to make this recipe is frozen strawberries, a sweetener, plain yogurt, and lemon juice. Unlike froyo that you buy at an ice cream parlor which likely contains a large amount of sugar, preservatives, and other ingredients that you won't even recognize.
Way better than store-bought. Replacing your ice cream habit or froyo runs with this healthy recipe will save you time and money-not to mention calories! Plus, its versatile, so you can switch up the flavors with whatever frozen fruit you've got.
It takes less than 5 minutes. This strawberry frozen yogurt is a quick and easy recipe that is ready to indulge in in less than five minutes. All you need to do is pop it in a blender or food processor, and enjoy!

Ingredients and Substitutions

To make this easy 4-ingredient frozen yogurt, you will need a food processor or blender, and the following ingredients:

strawberries - frozen strawberries will work best. If using fresh strawberries, you will need to freeze the mixture for a few hours to let it set and it will be more icy vs. creamy. With frozen strawberries, you can serve immediately with the perfect creamy texture.
Greek yogurt - Greek yogurt will give this recipe extra creaminess, but you can also substitute it with regular plain yogurt.
honey - for extra sweetness, if needed. You can substitute this with maple syrup or agave syrup.
lemon juice

You can use this recipe as a base for any flavor of frozen yogurt that you are craving. Don't be afraid to get creative. Consider adding or substituting other frozen fruits, like blueberries, cherries, blackberries, raspberries, peaches, and mangos.

How to Make the Best Homemade Strawberry Frozen Yogurt

This five minute blender recipe is super easy to make in just minutes. First, add all the ingredients into a food processor or blender, and blend until smooth to a desired consistency, about 4-5 minutes in the food processor, and 30 seconds in the blender (be careful not to overblend as it will get too soft).

Then, just serve. You can also transfer the frozen yogurt into an airtight container or loaf pan and freeze for 15-20 minutes if you prefer it firmer.

You can also store the frozen yogurt in an ice cube tray, and then transfer to a freezer bag for easy portions.

How to Store

Store frozen yogurt in an airtight container for up to 1 month in the freezer. If you find that it is too hard to scoop, then let it sit at room temperature for about 5-10 minutes before scooping with an ice cream scoop. to the freezer.

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40 Best Salad Recipes

Craving a light and refreshing salad but bored of the same mixed greens salad? Well, if you are looking for some major salad inspiration, the you have come to the right place. We are sharing this collection of our 40 best and most popular salad recipes so that you don't have to look any further when wondering "how to make the best salad". You will find everything from classic summer salads, salads with fruit, Mexican salads, Asian-style salads (hello cold noodles!), fall and winter salads, and more! Plus, make any of these salads a complete meal by adding in some protein (if it doesn't already have it), so that you can whip up a big plate of salad for dinner in under 10 minutes.

Classic Summer Salads

Greek Salad with Lettuce

The perfect Greek salad with fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, green peppers, romaine lettuce, olives and feta cheese tossed in a lemon vinaigrette.

Italian Pasta Salad

Italian pasta salad is delicious, wholesome, and easy to make. Make it up to three days ahead for your summer picnics and cookouts. You can't get more classic than Italian Salad on Memorial Day!

Caesar Salad

Classic Caesar Salad is fresh, crisp, delicious, and flavorful. With three simple ingredients tossed in a creamy Caesar dressing, it's ready in minutes.

Tomato Cucumber Avocado Salad

Simple tomato cucumber avocado salad with a delicious lemon vinaigrette is a light and refreshing salad that comes together in literally 5 minutes.

Chicken Garden Salad with Ranch Dressing

Chicken garden salad with ranch dressing is fresh, healthy, hearty, and colorful. It's a filling and wholesome lunch or dinner that is versatile too.

Classic Potato Salad

Classic Potato Salad is tangy and creamy with chunks of fluffy potatoes, soft eggs, and crunchy vegetables. It's a perfect, quick and easy summer side dish.

Arugula Salad

Arugula Salad with Parmesan cheese and a simple homemade lemon dressing is healthy, fresh, and delicious. Toss it together in just 5 minutes!

Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad

Quick and easy Mediterranean orzo pasta salad packed with fresh vegetables and herbs is tossed in a Greek lemon vinaigrette. Healthy, light and delicious.

Summer Corn Salad

Take fresh-off-the-grill corn on the cob and turn it into a light, flavourful summer corn salad, topped with cherry tomatoes, fresh basil and cheese.

Classic Coleslaw

Fresh, crisp, classic coleslaw salad is a must-have recipe for a summer barbecue or picnic, or as an easy make-ahead lunch. Make it in less than 10 minutes.

Beet Salad

Beet Salad is a light, fresh, and vibrant salad packed with nutrients. It is loaded with beets, greens, feta, and walnuts, tossed in a homemade vinaigrette.

Mediterranean Chickpea Wedge Salad

Mediterranean chickpea wedge salad combines chickpeas, crunchy vegetable toppings, and hummus dressing for a delicious deconstructed falafel flavour.

Tomato and Mozzarella Caprese Salad

Quick and easy tomato and mozzarella caprese salad is a fresh, light, and delicious summer salad, made with just a few simple ingredients in 10 minutes.

Buckwheat Salad

Mediterranean Buckwheat Salad is quick, easy, and delicious. Loaded with superfood buckwheat, this salad is healthy, naturally gluten-free, and vegetarian.

Grilled Shrimp Salad

Grilled shrimp salad is a quick and easy, healthy summer meal that is loaded with fresh, flavorful ingredients, all tossed in an easy homemade dressing.

Quinoa Spinach Salad

Take a bite into this refreshing, gluten-free quinoa and spinach salad bursting with colourful tomatoes, cucumbers and raisins.

Chickpea Greek Salad

Chickpea Greek salad is a fresh, healthy, vibrant, and colorful salad, packed with traditional Mediterranean ingredients, superfoods, and nutrients.

Macaroni Salad

Classic macaroni salad is a creamy and delicious pasta salad that is easy to throw together. It's the perfect side to bring to a summer potluck or BBQ.

Creamy Cucumber Salad

This creamy cucumber salad is the easy, refreshing snack and side dish your summer cookouts have been missing. Make it ahead with just 5 minutes prep. Another one of the classic Memorial Day recipes.

Garden Salad

Quick easy homemade garden salad is simple and delicious. Ready in minutes, it's loaded with crisp leafy greens, fresh garden veggies, and crunchy croutons.

White Bean Salad

Mediterranean White Bean Salad is loaded with cannellini beans, veggies, feta, and fresh herbs, tossed in a homemade Greek dressing. Perfect for meal prep!

Lemon Kale Salad

Lemon kale salad is a simple, flavorful, and healthy meal that's thrown together in just minutes with fresh ingredients. The perfect quick lunch or dinner.

Greek Chicken Salad

Greek chicken salad is fresh, healthy, and delicious, packed with classic Mediterranean flavors. Perfect as a light lunch or dinner, or for meal prep.

Israeili Couscous Salad

Israeli Couscous Salad is a hearty, flavorful, and delicious salad, packed with pearl couscous, fresh veggies, and feta, tossed in a simple lemon dressing.

Potato Salad with Baby Potatoes

Easy homemade potato salad is loaded with baby potatoes, eggs, and green onions and tossed in a mayo sauce and is a go-to for summer barbecues and picnics.

Greek Pasta Salad

Greek Pasta Salad is quick and easy, loaded with Mediterranean flavors, and delicious. Serve it at a summer cookout or potluck, or meal prep weekly lunches.

Southwest Salad

Southwest Salad is a delicious and hearty salad that is loaded with classic southwestern flavors with a Tex-Mex twist, tossed in a homemade salad dressing.

Mediterranean Couscous Salad

Mediterranean Couscous Salad is healthy, flavorful, and easy to make. It's packed with classic ingredients including couscous, fresh veggies, and feta.

Kale Caesar Salad

Kale Caesar Salad is a delicious, healthy twist on classic Caesar salad with all the traditional flavors but added crunch and rich earthiness of fresh kale.

Southwest Quinoa Salad

Southwest Quinoa Salad is hearty, flavorful, and delicious. It's loaded with chunky vegetables and tender quinoa, coated in a tangy homemade dressing.

Caprese Pasta Salad

Bright and colorful caprese pasta salad is the ultimate summer side dish. It's fresh, light, and loaded with vibrant summer flavors. Quick and easy too!

Mediterranean Brown Rice Salad

Mediterranean Brown Rice Salad loaded with veggies and tossed in a Greek dressing is filling, healthy, nutritious, gluten-free, and easy to make.

Creamy Broccoli Slaw Salad

Creamy broccoli slaw salad is healthy, delicious, and flavourful. It's packed with crunchy vegetables, salty feta, sweet raisins, and a creamy dressing.

Persian Shirazi Salad with Cucumber and Tomato

Healthy, light and refreshing Persian Shirazi salad with cucumber and tomato is a simple salad packed with herbs and tossed in an olive oil and lime dressing.

Salad with Fruit

Strawberry Avocado Salad

Loaded with fresh ingredients, strawberry avocado salad with poppy seed dressing is the ultimate summer salad -- light, vibrant, fresh, sweet, and tangy.

Watermelon Feta Salad

Watermelon feta salad with cucumbers and mint is a simple and delicious refreshing summer salad that you can toss together in 5 minutes.

Peach Arugula Salad

Peach arugula salad with balsamic vinaigrette is an easy delicious summer salad made with a handful of simple ingredients that packs on lots of flavor.

Summer Citrus Salad

This Summer Citrus Salad is delicious, tangy, and colorful. It's loaded with fresh fruit including oranges and grapefruit tossed in a citrus dressing.

Thai Mango Salad

Thai mango salad is a refreshing and healthy dish that makes a great summer lunch or side dish. Easy to throw together in 10 minutes.

Summer Fruit Salad

This Summer Fruit Salad is colorful, delicious, and naturally sweet (no processed sugar!). It's easy to make with fresh fruit tossed in a homemade dressing.

Mexican Salads

Shrimp Taco Salad

Shrimp taco salad with cilantro lime dressing is flavourful, delicious, and easy to make. It has all the fixings and of shrimp tacos, but without the mess.

Beef Taco Salad

Beef taco salad is a simple, filling, and delicious meal loaded with your favorite taco fillings, and a creamy lime dressing. Make it in 20 minutes.

Mexican Caesar Salad

This Mexican Caesar Salad is loaded with Mexican ingredients. It's fresh, light, delicious, flavorful - and might even taste better than the original!

Mexican Street Corn Salad

Mexican street corn salad adds a twist to a classic street food, loaded with freshly grilled corn, a creamy cheesy dressing, and authentic flavor.

Cilantro Lime Slaw

Cilantro lime slaw is fresh, light, crunchy, and zesty. Ready in 5 minutes, it's the perfect pairing for tacos, burgers, sandwiches, and barbecued meats. =

Mexican Chicken Caesar Salad

Mexican Chicken Caesar Salad is a delicious, flavorful twist on a classic Caesar salad with Mexican flavors and ingredients tossed in Caesar dressing.

Asian-Style Salads

Vegan Soba Noodle Salad

There's nothing better on a hot day than a cold and refreshing vegan soba noodle salad, tossed with fresh vegetables and a delicious saucy dressing.

Asian Chopped Salad

Asian chopped salad is a delicious and colorful salad, loaded with refreshing crisp vegetables, plant-based protein, and a homemade creamy sesame dressing.

Kani Salad

Kani Salad is loaded with thin strips of crab, julienned vegetables, and a creamy mayo dressing (which can be made spicy for a Spicy Kani Salad).

Asian Cold Noodle Salad

Nothing screams summer more than a crispy, crunchy, Asian cold noodle salad infused with a refreshing peanut, cilantro and lime dressing.

Chinese Garlic Cucumber Salad

Light, refreshing and crisp Chinese garlic cucumber salad is a quick and easy, simple salad tossed in an Asian dressing and packed with a ton of flavour.

Vietnamese Chicken Salad

Vietnamese chicken salad (known as goi ga) made with shredded chicken and nuoc cham dressing is a fresh, tangy salad full of flavor, color, and texture.

Spring Salads

Spring Salad

This Spring Salad is light, fresh, and vibrant. It is packed with fresh seasonal vegetables and chickpeas tossed in a homemade honey balsamic dressing.

Chopped Asparagus Salad

Chopped asparagus salad with lemon vinaigrette is the easiest and best spring salad ever - colourful, vibrant, flavourful, light, and crunchy.

Spring Pesto Pasta Salad with Asparagus

Spring pesto pasta with asparagus and chives is light and made with simple ingredients in under 20 minutes. Serve it hot for dinner or cold as pasta salad.

Fall and Winter Salads

Fall Harvest Salad with Butternut Squash and Apple

Fall harvest salad with roasted butternut squash and apple is the only salad recipe you need this fall or winter. It's healthy, wholesome, and nourishing.

Apple Walnut Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Throw together crisp apples, crunchy walnuts, and sweet cranberries for a taste of the holidays in this fall apple walnut salad with homemade balsamic vinaigrette.

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Winter Kale Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette and Spiced Pecans

Cozy winter kale salad with apple cider vinaigrette is easy to make with crispy apples, tangy goat cheese and crunchy spiced pecans in under 10 minutes.

Arugula Salad with Apple and Pecan

Arugula salad with apple and pecan is a quick and easy fall salad made with fresh seasonal ingredients in just minutes. Perfect for a holiday dinner table.

Butternut Squash Salad

Butternut squash salad is a light meal that's loaded with fall flavors - roasted butternut squash, baby kale, walnuts, dried cranberries, and feta.

Christmas Salad

This fresh and festive Christmas Salad is made with delicious winter fruits and has a gorgeous wreath-like appearance. It's earthy, sweet, nutty, and tangy.

Arugula and Roasted Carrot Salad

Arugula and roasted carrot salad is one of the best spring salads, packed with a delicious combination of sweet and sour flavours, plus easy to make.

Sweet Kale Salad

This Sweet Kale Salad is loaded with hearty greens, veggies, and homemade poppy seed dressing - inspired by the Taylor Farms salad kit from Costco.

Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad

Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad is a delicious fall salad packed with fresh sprouts, apples, cranberries, and crunchy seeds, tossed in a homemade vinaigrette.

Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad

This Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad is easy to make, ready in under an hour, delicious, and loaded with health benefits. It's the perfect fall salad.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad

Roasted brussels sprouts salad with creamy potatoes, crispy string beans, tender brussels sprouts, is tossed in a delicious homemade dijon vinaigrette.

Thanksgiving Salad

This simple and healthy Thanksgiving Salad is loaded with greens, seasonal veggies, pomegranate seeds, and pecans, all tossed in a homemade vinaigrette.

Goat Cheese and Tangelo Winter Salad

Healthy and light, goat cheese and tangelo winter salad with creamy caesar dressing is flavourful, crunchy and takes just minutes to prepare.

Warm Lentil Salad with Butternut Squash

This warm lentil salad with butternut squash and shiitake mushrooms is the most comforting salad. Add it to your holiday dinner this fall.

Mandarin Orange Salad

Mandarin orange salad is fresh, vibrant, tangy, and sweet, bursting with flavour, and topped with a delicious orange salad dressing.

Best Salad Dressing Recipes

Homemade Italian Dressing

Homemade Italian dressing is easy to make, delicious, and tastes way better than store-bought salad dressing. Make it in a matter of just minutes.

Greek Salad Dressing

Homemade Greek salad dressing is light, fresh, and flavorful. Quick and easy, and so much better, tastier, and healthier than store-bought.

Caesar Salad Dressing

Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing is rich, creamy, and flavorful. It's a quick simple dressing made in minutes with a classic salty, earthy, and umami taste.

Poppy Seed Dressing

Homemade poppy seed dressing is sweet, savory, and fresh. It's a quick and easy olive oil and balsamic salad dressing that is loaded with poppy seeds.

Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing

Nothing beats homemade creamy cilantro lime dressing. It's fresh, vibrant, easy to make in 5 minutes, and tastes better than store-bought salad dressing. Serve it over salads, tacos, tostadas, enchiladas, grilled vegetables and meat.

Southwest Salad Dressing

Homemade Southwest Salad Dressing is creamy and flavorful with a little spicy kick. This quick and easy yogurt-based dressing is ready in just minutes.

Creamy Sesame Dressing

Quick and easy creamy sesame dressing will elevate your favorite meals. It's delicious, savory, and nutty. Perfect for salads, as a marinade, or sauce.

Tips for Storing Salad

Make ahead instructions: Almost all of these salads can be made ahead of time. My biggest suggestion is to store the ingredients separately from the dressing, and toss when ready to serve. To prep ahead of time, you can chop up all the ingredients and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
How to store: If you do have leftovers, most salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Refer to the specific recipe post for complete storing instructions.
How to customize. Most salad recipes are versatile and completely customizable. You can add in different vegetables or add in extra protein such as grilled chicken, grilled shrimp, salmon, or tofu.

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Fresh Strawberry Pie

Fresh strawberry pie is a delicious, summer dessert that is loaded to the brim with juicy, ripe strawberries tossed in a homemade strawberry glaze, all packed into a flakey and buttery pie crust. This mouthwateringly delicious is super easy to throw together, and goes so well served with a dollop of whipped cream on top. This pie is so good, you have to try it.

Why You'll Love Fresh Strawberry Pie

Fresh summer produce = the best pies. Summer is the best season because it means the farms are packed with fresh summer produce like strawberries, blueberries, peaches, and cherries. And the best way to put those delicious fruit to use is in a summer fruit pie. Some other delicious summertime pies to try this year are Lattice Top Blueberry Pie, Cherry Pie, and Peach Cobbler.
Quick and easy. This recipe is really easy to make. It involves pre-baking the pie crust, then making a delicious fresh strawberry filling and pouring it in. Chill in the refrigerator until set, and then serve. Don't forget the whipping cream for a cool touch.
Made without jello or gelatin. Many fresh strawberry pies are made with jello or gelatin to help bind the filling together. We bind the filling here together with a strawberry glaze made from scratch using the strawberries themselves and a little cornstarch to thicken it all up.

Ingredients

pie dough - you can use a store-bought pie dough or a homemade dough. I used my Easy Puff Pastry Pie Dough. You only need a single pie crust, so I halved the recipe. Whichever dough you use, you will need to blind bake it (or pre-bake) until golden, before adding the filling. You can also opt for a no-bake graham cracker crust as well.
strawberries - use fresh in season, high-quality strawberries for the best and juiciest results. We went to the local market and picked our own huge bucket of strawberries (stay tuned for all the strawberry recipes in the coming weeks). I do not recommend using frozen strawberries for this recipe.
granulated sugar
vanilla extract
lemon juice + zest - adds a little zing and balances out the flavors really nicely.
cornstarch - helps thicken the filling so that we don't need to use any jello or gelatin in this recipe.

How to Make the Best Fresh Strawberry Pie

Prepare the pie dough. If using homemade pie dough, roll out the pie dough and place it into a 9-inch pie dish. Gently press down and trim any excess dough from the sides. Use a fork or your fingers to crimp the edges. If using a store-bought pie crust, it should already be pressed into a disposable pie dish.
Blind bake the crust. Blind bake the pie crust in a 400F preheated oven for 20 minutes until the edges turn golden brown. If you are using store-bought pie dough, blind bake according to the package instructions. (To help the crust stay in place while baking, you can fill with pie weights for the first 10 minutes, and then remove). Once baked, transfer onto a wire rack and cool completely.
Make the strawberry glaze. While the crust is baking, prepare the strawberry glaze by adding 2 cups strawberries to a medium saucepan. Use a fork to mash the strawberries. Then add sugar, vanilla, lemon juice, lemon zest, and cornstarch. Stir well until well combined and bring to a simmer over medium heat until thickened to a desired consistency, about 5 minutes. (Do not use high heat to cook the glaze and stir constantly to make sure the mixture is cooked evenly). Set side and let cool for 15 minutes.

Assemble the pie. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the remaining 3 cups strawberry with cooled strawberry glaze and toss well to coat evenly. Carefully transfer the strawberry mixture into the pie crust and refrigerate for 2-3 hours (or longer) until the filling is set completely.

Serve. Slice and serve with a dollop of whipped cream on top.

How to Store

Fresh strawberry pie is best served fresh the day that you make it, to prevent the crust from being soggy when served. If you have leftovers, you can store this fresh strawberry pie lightly covered in plastic cling wrap for up to 2-3 days in the refrigerator (but expect the pie to get runny and the crust to get a little soggy).

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Triple Berry French Toast

Breakfast routine in need of a shake up? This triple berry french toast is just the thing you need! Warm slices of bread, creamy egg mixture, an overload of mixed berries, and maple syrup drizzled on top. It's total breakfast goals and the perfect way to start your day.

Why You'll Love Triple Berry French Toast

Made with crusty French baguette. Instead of using slices of toast bread, this triple berry French toast is made with a crusty French baguette. The texture is ideal for absorbing that delicious, creamy egg mixture. And unlike white bread or brioche, a baguette can hold up to the coating process so well.
Loaded with fresh berries. As the name suggests, this triple berry french toast is loaded with lots of fresh mixed berries. In fact, there is two cups of fruit. So, I think this should definitely be considered a healthy breakfast option! Grown ups and kids alike will go crazy for this one.
Quick and easy. This recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, including prep, with a handful of ingredients. It's easy enough that you can whip it up on a busy morning, and fancy enough to serve it for Sunday brunch.

Ingredients and Substitutions

To make this delicious mixed berry french toast, you will need the following ingredients:

demi French baguette
eggs
heavy cream
vanilla extract
sugar
ground cinnamon
salt
butter
mixed berries - feel free to use a combination of any berries that you have on hand - raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, or strawberries.
maple syrup - for serving.

You will also need measuring cups and spoons, mixing bowl, and a griddle or skillet.

How to Make the Best Triple Berry French Toast

Make egg mixture. In a small container or mixing bowl combine eggs, heavy cream, vanilla extract, sugar, cinnamon and salt. Whisk to combine.
Coat baguette slices. Lay slices of baguette in egg mixture and let sit for 2-3 minutes to soak it up, then flip and let sit another 2-3 minutes. Repeat until all bread is coated.
Toast. Heat a large griddle or skillet over medium-high heat. Melt butter, then add sliced bread and let cook undisturbed for 3 minutes per side. Once they're on the griddle, don't touch! If you want them to get that gorgeous brown colour, let them cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes before flipping. French toast perfection! Repeat with remaining bread.

How to Serve Mixed Berry French Toast

To serve, top french toast with a pat of butter and lots of fresh berries, which helps cut the sweetness of the maple syrup. Drizzle with maple syrup and serve immediately.

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Strawberry Avocado Salad

Strawberry avocado salad is the ultimate summer salad -- light, vibrant, and fresh. It's loaded with market-fresh strawberries, ripe avocados, crumbled feta, and crunchy pecans, all tossed in a homemade poppy seed dressing. Ready in just 10 minutes, this salad is perfect for a light summer lunch, side dish, or a complete meal with some grilled protein.

Why You'll Love Strawberry Avocado Salad

Vibrant, fresh ingredients Just look at that gorgeous color palate, it is almost too pretty to eat. The combination of fresh-from-the-market strawberries with creamy avocado are just the perfect pairing. Throw some tangy feta cheese and crunchy pecans to the mix and you have an impeccable flavor profile.
It's quick and easy. The best strawberry avocado salad is so easy to make. It takes just 10 minutes to prep and toss together and that includes the homemade poppy seed dressing. The result? A sweet, tangy, and flavorful salad that just screams summer.
Packed with essential nutrients. Strawberries are a great source of vitamin C, manganese, folate, and potassium. They are also packed with antioxidants and other minerals for major health benefits.

Ingredients and Substitutions

To make this delicious summery strawberry avocado salad, you will need the following ingredients:

spring mix salad greens - you can replace this with any greens that you have on hand -- try spinach, romaine lettuce, or even arugula for a kick.
strawberries - the addition of bright, red, in season strawberries gives a regular mixed greens salad a major upgrade. You can also substitute this with any other berries you have on hand, or mix and match with different berries such as blueberries, blackberries, or raspberries.
avocado
feta cheese - you can substitute this with goat cheese or blue cheese if you prefer.
pecans - you can substitute this with your favorite nuts. Try sliced almonds, walnuts, or pumpkin seeds.
poppy seed dressing - you can use either store-bought dressing or homemade. It's really easy to make poppy seed dressing at home in just a couple of minutes using olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, salt and pepper.

Like most of our salads, this one is completely customizable. Feel free to add in other vegetables to the mix. Some of my favorites to add this salad include red onions and cucumbers.

How to Make the Best Strawberry Avocado Salad

To make this salad, first combine the salad ingredients into a large mixing bowl or serving dish (salad greens, strawberries, avocado, feta, and pecans). Then, make the poppy seed dressing by stirring to combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, salt, and pepper. Pour the poppy seed dressing on top of the salad and toss to combine. Serve immediately.

How to Serve

You can serve this strawberry avocado salad as is as a light lunch or a side salad. But if you are looking for a more wholesome meal, feel free to add in some protein like grilled chicken, grilled shrimp, salmon, or tofu.

If you are looking for summer recipes to pair this salad with, there are so many options. Some of my favorites for a summer potluck or picnic include:

Storing Instructions

Make ahead instructions: To make this salad ahead of time, I would suggest prepping and chopping the vegetables (with the exception of avocado), make the dressing, and store in separate airtight containers. When ready to serve, chop up your avocado, pour the dressing on top and toss. The reason I would leave the avocado for the end is because depending on how long you store the salad, it could start to brown.
How to store: Strawberry avocado salad is best served fresh. If you happen to have any leftovers, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

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Poppy Seed Dressing

Homemade poppy seed dressing is sweet, savory, and fresh. It's an olive oil and balsamic based salad dressing that is loaded with poppy seeds with a touch of honey for sweetness. Plus, it's quick and easy to make in just 5 minutes with a handful of ingredients. Seriously, why stock up on store-bought dressings when you can make a fresh batch whenever you are craving a salad? It's so much better for you and the fresh and vibrant flavor is just unmatched. Homemade beats store-bought any day!

Why You'll Love Homemade Poppyseed Dressing

Packed with poppy seeds. As its name suggest, this dressing is packed with poppy seeds. Not only do they add a savory and nutty flavor that is amazing (especially on salads), but they are also so nutritious. Poppy seeds contain lots of magnesium, calcium, fiber, and antioxidants. So, this dressing doesn't just look and taste great-it's good for you, too.
Better than store-bought. This salad dressing is easy to make in 5 minutes (way faster than running to the store to pick up some dressing), it's healthier for you (it doesn't contain any preservatives and other additives that are commonly found in store-bought dressings), and it's so much more flavorful (fresh ingredients = better flavor).
An option for creaminess. Mayonnaise is like a secret agent for sauces. You can use it to add creaminess to almost any sauce or dressing, elevating it to new heights. And that goes for this poppyseed salad dressing, too!

Ingredients and Substitutions

To make this easy and delicious poppy seed salad dressing, you will need the following ingredients:

olive oil
balsamic vinegar - you can substitute with red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
honey - you can substitute this with granulated sugar for a vegan option, or leave it completely out for a non-sweet version.
poppy seeds
salt and pepper
mayonnaise - optional for a creamier dressing. I didn't add it in to the dressing this time, but I often do.

How to Make the Best Poppy Seed Dressing

To make this 5-minute recipe, all you need to do is add all the ingredients into a medium mixing bowl and stir well with a spoon until combined. You can also place the ingredients into a mason jar and seal with the lid. Then, shake until well combined.

Use immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Shake or stir well before using to prevent separation.

What Salad Goes with Poppy Seed Dressing?

You can pair this homemade poppy seed dressing with almost any salad that you want to elevate with a balsamic vinaigrette style dressing with a bit of sweetness. I recommend pairing this with a Strawberry Avocado Salad or any Mixed Greens Salad.

Recipe Tips and Tricks

How long will homemade poppyseed dressing last: Since homemade dressings lack preservatives, they taste better (and are better for you), but they don't last as long. As a rule, your dressing will only last as long as the ingredient that will spoil first. So typically, if you omit the mayo, this poppyseed dressing will last for up to 2 weeks. With the mayo, it will last for about a week, until it separates.
How to store: Store in an airtight container or mason jar in the refrigerator.
Substitutions and additions: Homemade dressings are a hub of creativity. So, don't let this recipe put you in a box. Follow it to a tee the first time you make it, but then adjust the quantities to your liking. At home, you're the chef!

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Korean Chicken Skewers

Juicy and tender Korean chicken skewers are packed with bold flavors bringing sweet, savory, and spicy your dinner table. The simple marinade is loaded with gochujang, garlic, ginger, sesame, and honey, that takes just minutes to whip up. Plus, marinate these chicken kebabs in advance and spend just 20 minutes grilling them (or make the in the oven or air fryer!). The best summer weeknight dinner.

Why You'll Love Korean Chicken Skewers

Authentic Korean flavor. One of the things that make Korean cuisine so delectable is patience. Slow-roasted meats. Pickled vegetables. And yup, you guessed it, marinades. For this recipe, you need gochujang, a Korean red pepper paste that you can pick up at most grocery stores in the international foods aisle.
It's incredibly easy. Don't let the total time fool you. This recipe is painfully easy. All you need to do is whip up the marinade, dice your chicken, and let it sit until it's time to skewer and grill your chicken.
Sweet, salty, savory, and spicy heaven. These Korean chicken skewers are marinated in a blend of red pepper paste, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, ginger, garlic, and vinegar-which brings all the best flavors out with mouthwatering umami.

Ingredients and Substitutions

To make these flavorful and delicious Korean chicken skewers, you will need the following ingredients:

chicken breasts - boneless and skinless, cut into 1-5-inch thick cubes.
Korean red chili paste (gochujang) - for the most authentic flavor, use gochujang. You can substitute with Sriracha sauce if you can't get your hands on any.
vegetable oil
soy sauce
vinegar - I would recommend using white vinegar or wine vinegar.
sesame oil
garlic
ginger
honey
green onions
white sesame seeds

You will also need measuring cups and spoons and skewers (I used bamboo skewers). I also used meat thermometer for checking doneness.

How to Make the Best Korean Chicken Skewers

Marinate the chicken. Combine all the marinade ingredients including oil, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, honey, and chili paste (or Sriracha sauce) in a small mixing bowl and stir well until smooth. Add cubed chicken and stir with a spoon to coat all the chicken pieces. Cover the bowl with cling wrap and refrigerate or at least 1 hour (or overnight for the best results). You can also store the marinated chicken in a sealed ziploc bag.
Skewer the chicken. Add 4-5 pieces of cubed chicken to each skewer. Reserve the marinade.

Cook. You can grill the chicken skewers, bake them, or cook in the air fryer.
- To grill the skewers: Lightly apply cooking oil over chicken skewers using a cooking oil spray or silicone brush. Preheat the grill over medium-high heat for 3 minutes until sizzling hot. Place the skewers evenly apart on the grill pan and grill for 8-10 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 F. Do not overlap the skewers at any time to ensure even cooking for all the skewers.
- To bake the skewers: Preheat the oven to 425 F. Place the marinated chicken skewers on a parchment-lined baking sheet or on a lightly oiled roasting rack in a baking pan. Bake for 15 minutes until golden brown and the internal temperature for the chicken reaches 165F. Turn on the broil function on the oven on high and broil for 2-3 minutes until nicely charred on the edges.
- To cook in the air fryer: Do not thread them and place about 10 cubed chicken pieces in the air fryer basket at a time. Cook at 350 F for 25 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through. You won't get the charred grill marks but they taste amazing and so tender.
Make sauce. Transfer the remaining marinade from the bowl to a small saucepan and heat over medium heat for 2 minutes until it starts to boil.
Serve. Transfer the skewers onto a plate and drizzle with the prepared sauce. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds and serve hot.

Recipe Tips and Tricks

How to store: Store leftover chicken skewers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
Marinate longer if you have time: For the best results, marinate your chicken overnight (or 6-8 hours). You can easily make the marinade in the morning and cook the skewers in the evening, but you can also prep it the night before. The longer you marinate, the more time the chicken has to soak up all the flavors. Time also allows the vinegar to break down the meat for a tender, juicy skewer. But if you are short on time, you can absolutely still enjoy delicious skewers with just an hour of marination time.
Know your spices: Depending on where you buy it from and what kind you get, gochujang can range from mild to very, very spicy. Taste your red pepper paste before adding it to the recipe so that you can adjust it according to your desired spice level.

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Thai Mango Salad

Thai mango salad is a refreshing and healthy dish that makes a great summer lunch or side dish or side dish. It's easy to throw together in 10 minutes with just a handful of ingredients. Loaded with fresh mangos, red peppers, red onions, cilantro, and peanuts, and tossed in a delicious creamy sesame dressing, this salad takes mangos to the next level with major flavor in every bite. Pack it for an on-the-go lunch or keep it in the fridge as a quick refreshing snack.

Why You'll Love Thai Mango Salad

Mangos are packed with essential nutrients. This superfood is everything you want in your diet. Mangos are low in calories and fat and contain lots of fiber, folate, iron, zinc, and vitamins A, B6, C, and E. This Thai mango salad will make you feel just as good as it tastes!
A blend of flavors too good not to try. There are some things in this world that were made to go together, and every ingredient in this Thai mango salad fits perfectly with the others. Red pepper, mango, cilantro, red onions, and peanuts, all tossed in a Creamy Sesame Dressing -- these ingredients are a match made in heaven!
It's fast and easy-and still delicious. Sometimes, choosing something quick and easy means sacrificing flavor. Not with this Thai mango salad. This dish is ready in less than ten minutes, involves no cooking whatsoever, and is so easy to make that anyone can do it. And, it tastes phenomenal.

Ingredients and Substitutions

mangos - I used Ataulfo mangos. You can also use green mangos which are a little more sour.
red bell pepper - you can substitute this with yellow or orange bell peppers.
red onion - you can substitute this with green onions.
cilantro - you can also add in some fresh Thai basil.
peanuts
sesame seeds - optional, for garnish.
creamy sesame dressing - I recommend homemade Creamy Sesame Dressing which is easy to make in 5 minutes. You can also use a store-bought sesame dressing if it's easier. For an extra kick of Thai flavor, feel free to add in some sweet thai chili sauce into the dressing.

Plus, this Thai mango salad is completely customizable. Feel free to add in other vegetables. Some of my favourites to add are shredded carrots and cucumbers.

How to Make Thai Mango Salad

Thai mango salad is such an easy salad that you can throw together. All you need to do is chop up the vegetables, combine the ingredients together into a large mixing bowl or serving dish. Then, pour creamy sesame dressing on top, and toss to combine. Serve with extra peanuts and sesame seeds on top.

Recipe Tips and Tricks

Make ahead instructions: To make this salad ahead of time, I would suggest doing all the prep and chopping the vegetables, make the dressing, and store in separate airtight containers. When ready to serve, pour the dressing on top and toss.
How to store: Thai mango salad is best served fresh. If you have any leftovers, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

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60 Chinese Takeout Recipes at Home

Craving Asian takeout, but don't feel like waiting 40 minutes for your delivery to arrive? Well, then you have come to the right place. Today, we are sharing our 60 best copycat Chinese takeout recipes that you can make at home including the most popular takeout recipes (beef and broccoli, I am looking at you!), comforting noodles and rice, Asian seafood dishes, Chinese dim sum, soups and stews, and more! Plus, making takeaway fakeaway recipes at home is healthier, more delicious, and faster than ordering from a restaurant. That's right, most of these dishes take under 30 minutes to make.

Best Popular Chinese Takeout Recipes

General Tso's Chicken

Baked General Tso's Chicken is a saucy, savoury, sweet, spicy Chinese-American takeout favourite made healthier with baked chicken, not fried.

Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

Beef and broccoli stir fry is a classic Chinese-American dish that is delicious, savory, hearty, and saucy. Better than takeout and ready in 25 minutes.

Kung Pao Chicken

Kung Pao chicken is a Chinese chicken dish that is stir-fried with crisp vegetables and tossed in a delicious Asian sauce packed with flavour.

Healthy Lemon Chicken

Better than takeout, healthy lemon chicken is a delicious, sticky chicken stir fry coated in a flavourful, sweet and tangy sauce. The best weeknight dinner.

Roasted Garlic Green Beans (Air Fryer or Oven)

Quick easy roasted garlic green beans are tangy, sour, savoury, and sweet, with a tender and crunchy texture. Make them in the oven or air fryer in minutes.

Teriyaki Chicken

Teriyaki chicken is a quick easy chicken stir fry that is delicious, flavorful, healthy, and better and faster than takeout. Perfect for busy weeknights.

Sweet and Sour Pork

Sweet and sour pork is a delicious, quick and easy Chinese stir fry that takes just 30 minutes to make. Serve this homemade takeout over steamed rice.

Mongolian Chicken

Mongolian chicken is a quick and easy chicken stir fry dish that you can make at home in just 30 minutes. Healthier, faster, and better than takeout.

Orange Chicken

Chinese Takeout Orange Chicken is a quick, easy, delicious meal ready in 30 minutes. It's healthier than takeout - can be pan-fried, air fried, or baked.

Lion's Head Chinese Meatballs

Lion's Head Chinese Meatballs are tender and juicy homemade pork meatballs packed with Asian seasonings and tossed in a sweet and sticky sauce.

Baked Sesame Chicken

Better than takeout, baked sesame chicken with vegetables is delicious, flavourful, sticky and saucy. This healthier Chinese dish is quick and easy to make.

Tofu and Mushroom Stir Fry

Quick, easy, and simple, vegan tofu and mushroom stir fry is a delicious meal that is ready in under 15 minutes. Serve it over a bowl of steamed rice.

Cashew Chicken

Cashew chicken is a quick and easy chicken stir fry ready in under 30 minutes. It's flavorful, delicious, and so much better and faster than takeout.

Char Siu (Chinese BBQ Pork)

Char siu (Chinese BBQ pork) is a delicious, flavorful, traditional roasted pork dinner slathered in a distinct sticky, sweet, savory barbecue sauce glaze.

Orange Chicken Skewers

Flame-kissed, sticky and saucy, grilled orange chicken skewers with a rich, citrus-based marinade are delicious, juicy and so tender. Best weeknight dinner.

Spring Vegetable Stir Fry

Quick and easy spring vegetable stir fry is made with delicious seasonal vegetables, packed with savoury and salty flavour, and takes 10 minutes to cook.

Mapo Tofu

Mapo tofu is quick, easy, delicious, flavorful, spicy, and numbing that is ready in just 20 minutes. Serve it with steamed rice on busy weeknights.

Instant Pot Chinese Braised Pork

Instant Pot Chinese Braised Pork (Hong Shao Rou) is tender, juicy, flavorful, and easy to make in a pressure cooker. Try this Shanghai dinner at home today!

Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Sweet and sour meatballs are quick, easy, delicious, and flavorful, tossed in a vegetable and pineapple stir fry with homemade sweet and sour sauce.

Char Siu (Chinese BBQ) Chicken

Sweet sticky and savoury Char Siu (Chinese BBQ) chicken is a delicious dinner packed with classic Asian flavours with incredible flavour. One of my favourite Chinese New Year recipes.

Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry

Better than takeout garlic shrimp stir fry is saucy, sticky, flavorful, and delicious. It's quick and easy to make in 15 minutes and great for meal prep.

Teriyaki Meatballs

Not a classic Chinese takeout dish, but these teriyaki meatballs are our latest go to weeknight dinner - quick and easy to cook in the air fryer or oven, saucy and flavorful, and freezer-friendly.

Asian Takeout Noodles and Rice

Steamed Rice

Learn how to make steamed rice that's perfectly cooked, fluffy and delicious in 30 minutes. Cook white rice on the stove, rice cooker, or instant pot.

Chicken Chow Mein

Chicken Chow Mein is a classic Chinese noodle dish that is quick and easy to make at home in 20 minutes - faster, healthier, and better than takeout.

Vegetarian Fried Rice

Say goodbye to takeout and make flavourful, Chinese restaurant-style vegetarian fried rice at home in 10 minutes, with fully customizable ingredients.

Vegetarian Chow Mein

Better than takeout, quick easy stir-fried vegetarian chow mein is packed with vegetables and coated in a delicious savoury sauce. Make it in 15 minutes.

Lo Mein Noodles

Say goodbye to takeout and make easy Lo Mein Noodles at home, packed with fresh veggies and healthy ingredients, in less than 15 minutes!

Shanghai Style Fried Noodles

Better than take-out, flavourful and authentic Shanghai fried noodles with chicken, mushrooms, and bok choy is made in just 10 minutes - the easiest dinner!

Instant Pot Chicken Fried Rice

Instant pot chicken fried rice is easy to throw together, packed with flavor, and delicious. It's perfect for a weeknight family dinner or meal prep.

Scallion Oil Noodles

Shanghai scallion oil noodles (葱油拌面) is a flavourful, simple noodle dish that is easy to make homemade with 6 ingredients in under 10 minutes.

Beef Noodle Stir Fry

This beef noodle stir fry is the 20-minute dinner that you have been looking for - quick and easy, delicious and flavorful, and so much better than takeout.

Spicy Cumin Lamb Noodles

Better than takeout, flavourful stir-fried spicy cumin lamb noodles is packed with marinated lamb, noodles, and crisp bean sprouts. Make it in 15 minutes.

Peanut Noodles

Peanut noodles are creamy, nutty, and delicious. This quick and easy, vegan homemade takeout recipe is loaded with flavor and is ready in 15 minutes.

Seafood Fried Rice

Quick and easy, one-pan, 10-minute seafood fried rice with tiger prawns is so much healthier, tastier and better than takeout. It's the easiest weeknight meal.

Stir-fried Rice Noodle Rolls with Peanut Butter Sauce

Better than takeout, quick and easy one pan stir-fried rice noodle rolls with peanut butter sauce is the best weeknight stir fry, ready in under 10 minutes.

Pork Noodles

Pork Noodles is a quick and easy stir fry ready in just 20 minutes (including prep!). It's filling, delicious, flavorful, and better than takeout.

Spicy Dan Dan Noodles

Toss thin wheat noodles in a spicy chili oil sauce and top with seasoned ground beef to make numbing, spicy Sichuan Dan Dan noodles in under 15 minutes.

Turkey Fried Rice

Leftover turkey fried rice with turkey, fluffy rice, scrambled eggs, vegetables, and classic Asian seasonings is a one skillet meal made in just 10 minutes.

Biang Biang Spicy Noodles

Quick and easy biang biang spicy noodles is a simple, flavourful and vegan noodle dish made with a few ingredients and in under 10 minutes.

Stir-Fried Rice Cakes with Shrimp

Better than takeout, stir-fried rice cakes with shrimp, bok choy, and bean sprouts in a delicious peanut butter sauce is a quick 10-minute one pan meal.

Cold Noodles with Peanut Butter Sauce

Easy vegan Shanghai style cold noodles tossed in peanut butter sauce with fresh vegetables and Asian seasonings, are flavourful and ready in 10 minutes.

Curry Chicken Fried Rice

Flavourful curry chicken fried rice with chicken, mushrooms, peas, rice, and curry flavours is so easy to make in less than 10 minutes on busy weeknights.

Hand-Pulled Noodles

Hand-pulled noodles (la mian 拉面) are springy, chewy and delicious traditional homemade noodles that are rolled and stretched into long strips.

Chinese Seafood Recipes

Tigers Prawns in Garlic Ginger Soy Sauce

10-minute tiger prawns in garlic ginger soy sauce is juicy, tender and immersed in incredible Asian flavours. It's the perfect weeknight meal.

Miso Black Cod (Sablefish)

Flaky, oily, and tender, miso black cod (or sablefish) packed with delicious Asian flavours is an indulgent meal that's as healthy as it is delicious.

Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon

Sticky and sweet, easy honey garlic glazed salmon is one of the best salmon recipes to add to your weeknight dinner rotation. Ready in under 25 minutes.

Air Fryer Jumbo Shrimp

10-minute air fryer jumbo shrimp is juicy and tender on the inside, and crispy on the outside. It's so flavourful and garlicky with Asian seasonings.

Pan-fried Garlic Prawns with Soy Sauce

Quick and easy, pan-fried garlic prawns with soy sauce, garlic, and green onions is a simple but flavourful Chinese stir-fry made in under 15 minutes.

Black Cod with Black Bean Sauce

Flaky, oily, and tender air fryer cod with black bean sauce is bursting with flavour and takes less than 20 minutes to make. The perfect Chinese New Year dinner.

Flaky, oily, and tender air fryer cod with black bean sauce is bursting with flavour and takes less than 20 minutes to make. The perfect weeknight dinner. | aheadofthyme.com

Chinese Dim Sum at Home

Crispy Fried Vegetarian Spring Rolls

Better than takeout, light and crispy fried vegetarian spring rolls are packed with a tender mushroom and cabbage vegetarian filling in a crunchy skin.

Beef Potstickers (Dumplings)

Homemade Chinese beef potstickers (dumplings) are crispy on the outside and tender and juicy inside packed with a delicious beef filling.

Crispy Bottom Shanghai Pan-Fried Pork Buns

Crispy bottom Shanghai pan-fried pork buns are crunchy on the bottom and fluffy and airy inside with a juicy and flavourful pork and spring onions filling. They are one of the most popular dim sum recipes in Shanghai.

Shrimp Egg Rolls

Better than takeout, shrimp egg rolls are a delicious, flavourful and easy appetizer to make. They can be deep fried, baked or air fried.

Pork Dumplings

Homemade pork dumplings are quick and easy to make, with perfect crispy bottoms and a tender, juicy pork filling inside. Easy to meal prep and freeze well.

Shanghai Style Vegetarian Steamed Buns

Homemade Shanghai style vegetarian steamed buns is spongy with a juicy, flavourful bok choy and mushroom filling inside bursting with Asian flavours.

Chicken and Cilantro Wontons

Learn how to make homemade chicken and cilantro wontons to celebrate Chinese new year with this easy to follow recipe and instructions on how to fold wontons.

Air Fryer Short Ribs

Air fryer short ribs are crispy, flavorful, and delicious. The easy marinade ensures they're tender and juicy inside, while the air fryer makes them crispy.

Pan-Fried Pork and Shrimp Wontons

Better than takeout pan-fried pork and shrimp wontons are so crispy outside and tender and juicy inside with a savoury pork, shrimp and vegetable filling.

Zongzi Sticky Rice Dumplings

Zongzi Chinese tamales (粽子) or sticky rice dumplings are stuffed with sticky rice, pork belly, and shiitake mushrooms, wrapped inside reed or bamboo leaves.

Crispy Bottom Pan-Fried Vegetable Buns (No Yeast)

Crispy bottom pan-fried fried vegetable buns (no yeast) are crunchy outside yet tender inside with a mushroom, carrot and vermicelli vegetarian filling.

Spicy Chili Oil Wontons

Easy spicy chili oil wontons, a signature Sichuan dish ready in just 10 minutes, hits every sense of your palate -- sour, spicy, sweet and nutty.

Egg and Chive Vegetarian Dumplings

Fragrant chives with fluffy scrambled eggs, and a dash of flavour come together to create the perfect appetizer -- egg and chive vegetarian dumplings.

Steamed Scallion Buns

Steamed scallion buns (hua juan 花卷) are delicious flower rolls made of a light and fluffy dough layered with green onions that is twisted and steamed.

Savoury Chive Pancakes with Sourdough Starter

Don't let your sourdough starter go to waste, use your discard to make this easy one bowl recipe for crispy, light and fluffy, savoury chive pancakes.

Pork and Sardine Dumplings (Potstickers)

Wrinkly crispy pork and sardine dumplings (potstickers) with vinegar dipping sauce, are filled with pork, canned sardines, green onions and Asian seasoning.

Chinese Beef Dumplings with Celery

Easy-to-make Chinese beef dumplings with celery can be made in advance for a stress-free meal. Enjoy these steamed, boiled or pan-fried!

Chicken and Shrimp Dumplings

Easy to make chicken and shrimp dumplings can be steamed, boiled or fried and served with a side of soy sauce for dipping.

Easy to make chicken and shrimp dumpings can be steamed, boiled or fried and served with a side of soy sauce for dipping! | aheadofthyme.com

Asian Soups and Stews

Chinese Hot Pot at Home

Chinese hot pot at home is a warm, comforting social meal to enjoy with family or a small group of friends for Chinese New Year. It's delicious, easy to prepare, and customizable.

Healthy Miso Ramen with Chicken

It doesn't get any more cozier than a healthy miso ramen soup with chicken from the comfort of your own home. The vegan miso broth is what this ramen is all about. Seriously, weeknight dinners have never been tastier!

Easy Wonton Soup

Easy 10-minute Wonton Soup is filling, delicious, and flavorful. With just a handful of simple ingredients, this homemade soup is ready in only 10 minutes!

Coconut Lamb Curry

Hearty coconut lamb curry is an easy one pot meal that is packed with flavour. Make it on the stovetop or in the slow cooker and freeze leftovers for later.

Quick and Easy Vegetarian Ramen

Put down that cup of instant noodles and make fresh, quick and easy Vegetarian Ramen in minutes with fresh vegetables, noodles and authentic umami flavours.

Creamy Vegan Ramen

Creamy vegan ramen is delicious, flavorful, and healthy comfort food, packed with nutrients that will give you an immunity boost. Ready in just 30 minutes!

Slow Cooker Asian Beef Noodle Soup

An easy weeknight dinner option, this hearty and oily slow cooker Asian beef noodle soup is packed with beef chunks, vegetables, noodles, and Asian spices and flavours.

Thai Red Curry Noodle Soup

This gluten-free, one pot Thai red curry noodle soup is so flavourful and packed with shrimp, vermicelli rice noodles, fresh herbs, lime juice, and fish sauce.

Vegetarian Peanut Miso Ramen

Vegetarian peanut miso ramen with a creamy vegan soup base, is topped with noodles, vegetables, and a perfect soft-boiled egg. Make it in just 20 minutes.

Shanghai Style Wonton Soup

This easy, better than takeout, 10-minute Shanghai style wonton soup is the perfect soup to make for one person and is packed with classic Asian flavours.

Instant Pot Asian Oxtail Stew

Instant Pot Oxtail Stew is filling, nourishing, flavorful, and satisfying. This Asian stew is easy to make in the pressure cooker and is freezer-friendly.

Coconut Curry Beef Stew

Warm and cozy, easy one pot coconut curry beef stew is hearty yet creamy, packed with tender beef chunks, potatoes and carrots, and creamy coconut milk.

Tips for Making the Chinese Takeout at Home

Prep the ingredients before you start. This collection of Asian takeout recipes include a lot of stir fries from noodles to rice to veggies. Stir fry recipes are typically very quick to make, so having all your ingredients prepped, ready, and within hands reach before you begin will make the entire cooking process go smoothly.
How to customize. A lot of these dishes can be customized by adding in different vegetables or switching up the protein with tofu. Refer to each recipe for
How to store: Store any leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator or possible even in the freezer. Check the individual recipe for complete storing instructions and to see if the recipe is freezer-friendly.
How to reheat: Most of the leftovers can be reheated on the stovetop over medium to low heat for about 5-10 minutes until warmed through, or in the microwave in 20-second increments until warmed through. If heating from frozen, let it thaw first and then reheat.

Did You Make Any of These Chinese Takeout Recipes?

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Instant Pot Chicken Fried Rice

Instant pot chicken fried rice is easy to throw together, packed with flavor, and just delicious. Seasoned chicken, fluffy scrambled eggs, fresh garlic, carrots, peas, and perfectly cooked rice comes together to make this pressure cooker fried rice perfect for a weeknight family dinner or weekly meal prep. If you love fried rice but wish it didn't take so much effort to make (sometimes you just don't want to stir fry for 10 minutes straight), then this instant pot fried rice recipe is exactly what you need in life. It takes about 25 minutes from start to finish with the instant pot doing most of the work so that you don't have to.

Why You'll Love Instant Pot Chicken Fried Rice

You can choose fast and easy without sacrificing healthy food. When you don't have a lot of time, fast and easy tends to mean fast food or junk food. With this pressure cooker fried rice, you can have something fast that's easy to make, delicious, and healthy.
It's packed with a variety of nutrients. Chicken breasts bring you protein. Carrots and peas contain essential nutrients like beta carotene, fiber, potassium, antioxidants, and vitamins A, K, and C. And white rice often contains B vitamins and iron-plus healthy carbs!
It's the perfect Sunday meal prep recipe. This recipe is so simple and yields enough to feed you all week long. Just portion it out into meal prep containers and you have lunches figured out for the next few days.

Ingredients and Substitutions

To make this easy instant pot chicken fried rice, you will need an Instant Pot (or any pressure cooker) and the following ingredients (full quantities listed in recipe card below):

vegetable oil
eggs
carrots
garlic
chicken breast
salt and pepper
long grain rice - I would recommend using a long grain rice such as jasmine rice or basmati rice. You can use a shorter grain but be prepared for the rice to be more mushy (still delicious though!).
chicken broth or water
peas
green onions
soy sauce
sesame oil

This instant pot chicken fried rice recipe is so versatile that you can feel free to get creative and feel confident that it will turn out great. Just keep in mind that if you add more moisture (with wet veggies like onions or tomatoes), you should compensate by using less broth. Some great options to add in are: bell peppers, onions, corn, broccoli, green beans, cauliflower, and edamame.

How to Make the Best Instant Pot Chicken Fried Rice

Cook eggs. Turn on the sauté function on the Instant Pot. Heat oil over high heat for 2 minutes until the hot oil sizzles. Add beaten eggs, and stir until scrambled and cooked through, about 1 minute.
Add in chicken. Next, add carrots, garlic and chicken and sauté until evenly mixed and tender, about 2 minutes. Chicken does not need to be fully cooked through at this point. Season with salt and pepper.
Add rice. Add rice and broth (or water) and stir well until evenly mixed. There should be about ½-inch of liquid above the mixture. Adding too much liquid will make fried rice more mushy.

Pressure cook. Switch to pressure cooking mode on manual high and seal the lid. Let the fried rice pressure cook for 3 minutes. Once the time is up, let the fried rice sit in the pot for another 8-10 minutes. This allows the pressure to release slowly, making rice and chicken tender. Quick release the remaining pressure.
Stir in remaining ingredients. Remove the lid and turn back on the sauté mode. Stir in peas, green onions, soy sauce and sesame oil and cook on high heat until the frozen peas are tender, about 1-2 minutes. Serve immediately.

Serving and Storing

How to serve: Serve instant pot chicken fried rice as it on its own or with a Chinese Garlic Cucumber Salad or Asian Chopped Salad and Green Onion Dinner Rolls.
How to store: Store in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. Reheat over the stove on medium-low heat for a few minutes until warmed through.

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Strawberry Bread

Strawberry bread is fluffy, soft, and moist, packed with farm-fresh strawberries for an irresistible flavor. Simple, sweet, and delicious, this loaf cake is the perfect treat to make for a summer brunch or for dessert to enjoy with a cup of tea after a long day. The best part? The easy batter comes together in just 10 minutes.

Why You'll Love Strawberry Bread

Quick and easy to make. Strawberry bread is such a quick and easy cake to make. The batter comes together in just 10 minutes so you can easily make the decision to bake these on morning, and be enjoying them with a cup of coffee or tea within the hour. The perfect brunch treat.
Moist, cakey texture. With a carefully balanced texture, this healthy strawberry bread is fluffy, soft, moist, and will melt in your mouth. It's filling but not dense-which is exactly how you want your loaf cake.
Fresh strawberries. Strawberries are a vital source of vitamin C and other minerals which makes them great to incorporate into your diet. These are the perfect treat to make, especially when strawberries are fresh in season. Grab a crate or two at your local farmer's market!

Ingredients and Substitutions

To make this delicious healthier strawberry bread, you will need the following ingredients (full quantities listed in the recipe card below):

all-purpose flour
baking powder + baking soda
brown sugar - this loaf is on the healthier side and calls for a lot less sugar than most recipes. It gets its sweetness from the fresh strawberries. If you are looking for a sweeter loaf, feel free to add in more sugar, or add a vanilla glaze on top after.
ground cinnamon
salt
milk
vegetable oil - I would recommend a vegetable oil like avocado oil or melted coconut oil.
egg
vanilla extract - you can also substitute this with almond extract.
fresh strawberries - I recommend using fresh strawberries for the best results. You can use frozen strawberries but the loaf will be more moist.

You will also need measuring cups and spoons (or kitchen scale), mixing bowls, and a 1 lb. loaf pan (5x9-inches).

How to Make the Best Strawberry Bread

Combine dry ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, combine all the dry ingredients including flour, baking soda, baking powder, sugar, ground cinnamon and salt. Whisk together until evenly distributed and set aside.
Combine wet ingredients. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk to combine all the wet ingredients including milk, oil, egg and vanilla extract.
Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients. Pour the wet mixture into dry flour mixture and fold together using a rubber spatula until just combined and no dry ingredients is visible. Do not overmix. Overmixing will make the bread denser and firmer. Fold in the chopped strawberries until evenly mixed. Do not overmix.

Bake. Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan (1 lb. loaf pan) with cooking oil, and pour in the batter. Bake in a 350 F preheated oven for 55 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Serve. Let cool in the pan on a wire cooling rack for 10-15 minutes. Then invert to remove the loaf. Serve warm or at room temperature. Drizzle with a vanilla bean glaze or honey if desired.

Recipe Tips and Tricks

How to store: Freshly baked strawberry bread keeps the best at room temperature for up to two days in an airtight container. You can store them for up to 1 week in the refrigerator in an airtight container or wrapped tightly in plastic cling wrap, but you may lose some of the moist texture.
How to freeze: Free cooled strawberry loaf cake tightly wrapped in plastic wrap and in a freezer bag or airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Allow it to thaw in the refrigerator for a few hours or at room temperature before serving.
How to make muffins: You can use this batter to make 12 muffins instead. Divide the prepared batter into a 12-tin muffin pan lined with cupcake liners or sprayed with cooking oil. Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

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Summer Corn Salad

Summer corn salad is loaded to the brim with grilled corn, sweet cherry tomatoes, ricotta salata cheese, and fresh basil for that signature summer taste. It's all tossed in a super simple vinaigrette that brings out all the flavors of the fresh ingredients. The best part? You can throw this all together in just 25 minutes, including prep! This is the side dish that your summer cookouts have been missing.

Why You'll Love Summer Corn Salad

Fresh seasonal ingredients. There seriously is nothing better than fresh-off-the-grill corn on the cob in summer, except possibly taking that corn and turning it into a light, flavourful salad which doesn't require eating with your hands.
Quick and easy. This delicious summer salad is made with just a handful of simple ingredients takes just 25 minutes to come together, and that includes all the prep (chopping up the veggies) and grilling the corn.
The perfect summer side dish. Serve this fresh salad at your next summer barbecue or potluck, alongwith some other staples like Italian Pasta Salad, Macaroni Salad, and Juicy Hamburgers. You will find yourself sitting outside on a patio eating this corn salad by the spoonful all summer long, and unwilling to share with your family!

Ingredients in Summer Grilled Corn Salad

To make this delicious grilled corn salad, you will need the following ingredients:

corn - this salad is best with grilled corn on the cob, but you can easily substitute it with frozen corn and enjoy this any time of year. Thaw the corn in boiling water for a few minutes. To get it toasty, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once sizzling hot, sauté the kernels for a few minutes until browned.
butter
cherry tomatoes - free free to substitute with grape tomatoes or roma tomatoes (cut into 1-inch pieces).
ricotta salata cheese - ricotta salata is a salty cheese closer in line with feta than fresh ricotta. I like adding it to this salad because it won't melt or get mushy if you're serving this outside during a cookout. You can also substitute this with feta cheese.
scallions - to add extra bite, throw in lots of sliced scallions.
extra virgin olive oil
fresh basil leaves - if you don't have basil, try subbing in fresh mint for an equally refreshing and fun flavour.
salt and pepper

This corn salad is also completely customizable. You can add in whatever vegetables that you have on hand. Some of my favorites to add are cucumber, grilled zucchini, bell peppers, and red onion.

How to Make the Best Summer Corn Salad

Grill the corn on the cob. Preheat a grill over medium-high heat. Place each ear of corn on a large piece of aluminum foil. Put ½ tablespoon of butter on top of each, then roll and seal in the foil. When grill is hot, add wrapped ears of corn and grill about 5 minutes per side, for a total of 15 minutes. Set aside and cool for 10 minutes.
Slice the corn kernels off. When corn is cool enough to touch, slice kernels off and place in a large bowl.
Toss in remaining ingredients. Add scallions, tomatoes, ricotta salata, and olive oil, then toss to combine. Then, add salt and pepper, taste, and adjust seasoning as needed. Add freshly torn basil leaves right into the bowl, give one final toss, and then serve warm or at room temperature.

How to Serve Grilled Corn Salad

Serve this delicious grilled corn salad with your favorite grilled summer dishes:

Burgers. Serve this with Classic Juicy Hamburgers, Fish Burgers with Creamy Slaw, or Spinach and Feta Turkey Burgers.
Grilled Chicken Skewers. Try it with Greek Chicken Souvlaki Skewers, Teriyaki Chicken Skewers with Pineapple, Persian Saffron Chicken Kebabs, or Orange Chicken Skewers.
Beef. Go for a classic like Ribeye Steak or Souvlaki Beef Shish Kebabs.
Seafood. I like to pair this with Grilled Cajun Shrimp Skewers, Grilled Shrimp Boil, or Greek Salmon.
Lamb. Try Garlic Dijon Lamb Chops or Greek Lamb Souvlaki Skewers.

Recipe Tips and Tricks

How to cut corn off the cob: Lay the corn on the cob down and use a sharp knife to slice off a strip of kernels lengthwise. Repeat on all sides.
Make ahead instructions: If you need meals on the go, divide the salad into smaller portions in meal prep containers that you can easily take with you. Otherwise, store it in a large container.
How to store: Store this corn salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

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60 Best Father's Day Recipes

One of my favourite ways to treat dad on Father's Day is to cook an epic spread of delicious dishes with big and bold flavors fit for a king. So if you are wondering what to make for Father's Day, then you have come to the right place. Today, I am sharing over 60 of the best and most popular Father's Day recipes including all the summer grill recipes, big meaty dishes, fresh seafood meals, and light summer salads.

Father's Day Grill Recipes

Surf and Turf Steak and Lobster Tails

Fancy, restaurant-quality surf and turf is super easy to make with fresh lobster tail and tender rib-eye steak with a delicious garlic butter sauce.

Easy Greek Chicken Souvlaki Skewers

Easy Greek chicken souvlaki skewers marinated in garlic, fresh herbs, lemon and bay leaves for that classic Mediterranean flavour. Grill in under 15 minutes. Serve alongside some easy homemade tzatziki sauce or turn them into Greek chicken gyros wrapped in pita bread. One of my favorite Memorial Day recipes!

Easy Grilled Shrimp Boil

Easy, garlicky and buttery grilled shrimp boil with prawns, corn, baby potatoes and sausage, seasoned and tossed with parsley takes just 20 minutes to cook. Throw some whole potatoes on the grill too and serve this with some BBQ chicken stuffed baked potatoes.

Souvlaki Beef Shish Kebabs

Easy Greek souvlaki beef shish kebabs are marinated in a garlicky lemony olive oil marinade and threaded with fresh vegetables. Cook on the grill or oven. Serve them wrapped inside some quick and easy pita bread.

Classic Juicy Hamburgers

Better than the steakhouse, these classic juicy hamburgers are perfectly seasoned, so flavourful and delicious. A go to Memorial Day recipe. You can also try your hand at homemade hamburger buns to serve these patties in.

Grilled Cajun Shrimp Skewers

Juicy and tender grilled cajun shrimp skewers are garlicky, lemony, and packed with flavour with a cajun marinade. Ready in under 30 minutes including prep.

Teriyaki Chicken Skewers with Pineapple

Juicy and tender teriyaki chicken skewers with pineapple, bell peppers and red onions are sticky, sweet, savoury, and tangy. So flavourful and delicious. Serve over some steamed rice or easy coconut rice.

Mediterranean Turkey Burgers

Mediterranean turkey burgers are tender, juicy, and delicious, loaded with garlic, fresh dill, and lemon juice. The perfect summer weeknight meal.

Miso Garlic Chicken Wings

Miso garlic chicken wings are crispy, delicious, and easy to make. They're marinated in a savoury Asian marinade, and cooked in the oven or air fryer.

Grilled Orange Chicken Skewers

Flame-kissed, sticky and saucy, grilled orange chicken skewers with a rich, citrus-based marinade are delicious, juicy and so tender. Best summer weeknight dinner ever. Serve with a side of 10-minute vegetarian fried rice or noodles.

Oven-Roasted Corn on the Cob

Oven-roasted corn on the cob with homemade garlic butter is buttery, juicy, crunchy, and perfectly charred on the outside - without a grill.

Greek Souvlaki Lamb Skewers

Quick and easy, grilled Greek lamb souvlaki skewers are marinated in a simple Mediterranean marinade for just 30 minutes. Serve with some tzatziki sauce. Serve over top of some rice pilaf with carrots and Greek salad on the side. So delicious.

Spinach and Feta Turkey Burgers

Greek-style spinach and feta turkey burgers are tender, juicy, and flavourful, loaded with spinach, feta and fresh Mediterranean herbs and is so easy to prep. Serve it with tzatziki sauce.

Persian Saffron Chicken Kebabs (Joojeh Kabob)

Quick and easy, classic Persian saffron chicken kebabs (joojeh kabob) is marinated in a simple saffron and lemon marinade for that classic Iranian flavour. Make it a full on Persian dinner with Basmati rice with saffron and Persian Shirazi salad with cucumber and tomato.

Honey Garlic Chicken Wings

These sweet and sticky honey garlic chicken wings are baked or air fried until crispy and tossed in a honey garlic sauce. So crave-worthy and so easy to make.

Chicken Satay Skewers with Peanut Sauce

Better than takeout, easy to make tender chicken satay skewers with coconut marinade and homemade peanut dipping sauce is savoury, sweet, tangy, and nutty.

The Best Ribeye Steak

Better than the steakhouse, the best tender and juicy ribeye steak with a perfect seared crust is garlicky, buttery and packed with so much flavour. Serve with a side of creamy mashed potatoes and easy air fryer asparagus.

Spicy Cumin Lamb Skewers

Juicy and tender, Xinjiang spicy cumin lamb skewers with a bold cumin and cayenne marinade, are so flavourful and easy to make on the grill or air fryer. Serve it with a fresh Chinese garlic cucumber salad on the side.

BBQ Chicken Wings

Sweet and sticky, baked BBQ chicken wings are perfectly crispy, so delicious, and smothered in barbecue sauce. They are the perfect summer appetizer. Plus, you can easily adapt them for the grill.

Meaty Father's Day Recipes

Slow Cooker BBQ Ribs

Slow cooker BBQ ribs are juicy, saucy, and tender -- the meat literally falls right off the bone. Add this easy recipe to your list of crockpot recipes.

Baked Queso Chicken

Baked queso chicken with tomatoes is an easy, cheesy, delicious chicken dinner that takes just 30 minutes to cook. The best weeknight dinner.

Greek Meatballs

Baked Greek meatballs are juicy, tender, flavorful, and delicious. They are quick and easy to make in 30 minutes, and freezer-friendly. Serve with tzatziki.

Glazed Honey Balsamic Pork Chops

Quick and easy, glazed honey balsamic pork chops are tender and juicy, seared in thyme and coated with a honey balsamic sauce. Make it in under 30 minutes.

Easy Meat Lasagna

Classic easy meat lasagna is the ultimate Italian comfort food with layers of tender lasagna, meaty tomato sauce, cheese filling and melted cheese on top.

Mexican Pulled Pork Tacos (Carnitas)

Mexican pulled pork tacos with juicy and tender traditional carnitas wrapped in corn tortillas and topped with fresh onions, cilantro, and jalapeños.

Easy Chicken Parmesan (Parmigiana)

Easy chicken parmesan (parmigiana) with crispy breaded chicken, tomato sauce, and melted mozzarella and parmesan cheese. The best comfort chicken dinner.

Baked Curried Chicken Drumsticks

Baked curried chicken drumsticks are an easy to make dinner with quick prep and minimal dishes. They're tender, delicious, and packed with flavour.

Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

Beef and broccoli stir fry is a classic Chinese-American dish that is delicious, savory, hearty, and saucy. Better than takeout and ready in 25 minutes.

Roasted Spatchcock Chicken (Butterflied Chicken)

Quick and easy roasted spatchcock chicken (butterflied chicken) seasoned with garlic and thyme is juicy, tender, delicious and flavourful with minimal prep. Serve with some creamy mashed potatoes and garlic green beans.

Slow Cooker Korean Short Ribs

Slow cooker Korean short ribs deliver complex Asian flavours with little effort. Simply add your ingredients in the crockpot and let it cook dinner for you.

Italian Meatballs

Meatballs are probably my favorite of all ground beef recipes. These quick, easy homemade Italian meatballs are juicy, flavourful, and delicious, simmered in a rich and savoury tomato sauce. Make them in just 30 minutes.

Creamy Lemon Chicken Piccata

Quick and easy, creamy lemon chicken piccata is a simple and delicious 30-minute meal made with tender chicken breast in a light lemon sauce with capers.

Classic Meatloaf

This hearty classic meatloaf with a caramelized glaze will nourish your body and soul. Feed the whole family with a simple yet flavourful classic. | aheadofthyme.com

Skillet Shepherd's Pie

Skillet shepherd's pie is a savoury and hearty traditional comfort food. With flavourful beef and fluffy potatoes, this cozy meal it will warm you up.

Sticky Honey Garlic Meatballs

Sticky honey garlic meatballs are a delicious and flavourful 30-minute meal to add to your weekly dinner rotation. A total crowd pleaser.

Korean Beef Steak Rice Bowl

Korean beef steak rice bowl is loaded with tender and juicy strips of beef, marinated vegetable sides (banchan), and kimchi. Make it in under 30 minutes!

Father's Day Seafood Recipes

Greek Salmon

Greek salmon is delicious, flaky, and tender. This healthy oven-baked salmon is packed with Mediterranean flavors and is ready in just 20 minutes.

Lobster Rolls

New England Lobster Rolls are a classic sandwich loaded with fresh lobster meat. Make them in just 10 minutes and serve them all summer long.

Creamy Garlic Shrimp

Creamy garlic shrimp is a delicious, quick and easy 15-minute meal (including prep!) that you need to include in your weeknight dinner meal plan.

Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon

Sticky and sweet, easy honey garlic glazed salmon is one of the best salmon recipes to add to your weeknight dinner rotation. Ready in under 25 minutes.

Fish Burgers with Creamy Slaw

These 15-minute fish burgers with creamy slaw are juicy, flakey, and packed with flavour. So easy that it's the perfect summer weeknight meal!

Seared Scallops

Garlicky, buttery, and perfectly seared scallops take less than 10 minutes to prep and cook. It's the easiest fancy, restaurant-grade meal to make at home.

Air Fryer Mexican Shrimp

Air fryer Mexican shrimp is juicy, tender, fresh, and delicious. It's packed with classic Mexican flavors and ready in just 10 minutes. So quick and easy.

Teriyaki Salmon Rice Bowl

Easy to make, light and fresh teriyaki grilled salmon rice bowl is topped with vegetables, seaweed and salmon roe, with homemade teriyaki sauce on top.

Creamy Tuscan Shrimp

Creamy Tuscan shrimp packed with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and garlic, is creamy, rich, and delicious. Make it in just 15 minutes, including prep!

Father's Day Salad Recipes

Italian Pasta Salad

Italian pasta salad is delicious, wholesome, and easy to make. Make it up to three days ahead for your summer picnics and cookouts. You can't get more classic than Italian Salad on Memorial Day!

Shrimp Taco Salad

Shrimp taco salad with cilantro lime dressing is flavourful, delicious, and easy to make. It has all the fixings and of shrimp tacos, but without the mess.

Macaroni Salad

Classic macaroni salad is a creamy and delicious pasta salad that is easy to throw together. It's the perfect side to bring to a summer potluck or BBQ.

Summer Corn Salad

Take fresh-off-the-grill corn on the cob and turn it into a light, flavourful summer corn salad, topped with cherry tomatoes, fresh basil and cheese.

Tomato Cucumber Avocado Salad

Simple tomato cucumber avocado salad with a delicious lemon vinaigrette is a light and refreshing salad that comes together in literally 5 minutes.

Potato Salad

Easy homemade potato salad is loaded with baby potatoes, eggs, and green onions and tossed in a mayo sauce and is a go-to for summer barbecues and picnics.

Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad

Quick and easy Mediterranean orzo pasta salad packed with fresh vegetables and herbs is tossed in a Greek lemon vinaigrette. Healthy, light and delicious.

Beef Taco Salad

Beef taco salad is a simple, filling, and delicious meal loaded with your favorite taco fillings, and a creamy lime dressing. Make it in 20 minutes.

Chickpea Greek Salad

Chickpea Greek salad is a fresh, healthy, vibrant, and colorful salad, packed with traditional Mediterranean ingredients, superfoods, and nutrients.

Classic Coleslaw

Fresh, crisp, classic coleslaw salad is a must-have recipe for a summer barbecue or picnic, or as an easy make-ahead lunch. Make it in less than 10 minutes.

Watermelon Feta Salad

Watermelon feta salad with cucumbers and mint is a simple and delicious refreshing summer salad that you can toss together in 5 minutes.

Strawberry Avocado Salad

Strawberry avocado sLoaded with fresh ingredients, strawberry avocado salad with poppy seed dressing is the ultimate summer salad -- light, vibrant, fresh, sweet, and tangy.

Mediterranean Chickpea Wedge Salad

Mediterranean chickpea wedge salad combines chickpeas, crunchy vegetable toppings, and hummus dressing for a delicious deconstructed falafel flavour.

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Mediterranean Turkey Burgers

Mediterranean turkey burgers are tender, juicy, and delicious. They are loaded with classic Mediterranean flavours like garlic, fresh dill, and lemon juice which will have everyone coming back for seconds. Every. Single. Time. With just 10 minutes of prep, these lean turkey burgers make for the perfect summer weeknight meal that's healthy and delicious. Plus, they are easy to make ahead and freezer-friendly!

I have partnered with the Turkey Farmers of Canada to bring you this delicious Mediterranean turkey burgers recipe. All images and opinions expressed are my own.

Why You'll Love Mediterranean Turkey Burgers

Healthy and delicious. Turkey is a great lean protein that you will feel good about feeding to your family. Plus, these burgers are slathered with tzatziki sauce (rather than mayo or cheese), making them not only delicious but healthy. They are a total family favourite.
Packed with flavour. One of the best things about cooking with ground turkey is that it is a versatile protein that can be seasoned in endless ways. It takes on the Mediterranean flavours seasoned here so well.
Perfect for meal planning. Turkey burgers are perfect for meal planning because they are easy to make ahead and can be frozen for up to 3 months! It's the perfect recipe to make ahead when planning healthier meals this summer.

Ingredients

To make these delicious Mediterranean turkey burgers, you will need a cast-iron skillet or grill pan and the following ingredients:

ground turkey
olive oil
onion
garlic - fresh garlic adds incredible depth of flavour to these turkey burgers. You could also easily substitute with garlic powder for a similar flavour.
breadcrumbs
fresh dill - you can also substitute with dried dill or substitute with another fresh herb like fresh parsley.
lemon juice
ground cumin
salt and pepper

To assemble the burgers, you will need hamburger buns, lettuce, tomato, and tzatziki sauce. You can use store-bought tzatziki sauce or homemade, whichever is easier!

How to Make the Best Mediterranean Turkey Burgers

First, prepare the turkey patties.

In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat for 2 minutes until sizzling hot. Add onions and garlic and sauté until tender and nicely browned, about 2-3 minutes. Set aside on a plate for 5 minutes to cool down slightly.

In a large mixing bowl, add ground turkey, sautéed onion and garlic, breadcrumbs, dill, lemon juice, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir well with a spatula to combine everything together (or use your hands to press the ingredients together to evenly combine).

Shape the ground turkey mixture into a firm ball. This helps the mixture bind together to yield firm patties. Cover the bowl with plastic cling wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to overnight.

Divide the turkey mixture into 4 equal parts and use your hands to roll them into balls. Then, shape them into patties by flattening them in the palm of your hand until they are about ½-inch thick.

Then, cook the turkey patties.

Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a cast-iron skillet (or grill pan) over medium-high heat until sizzling hot, about 2 minutes. Place patties on the skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes until nicely seared and starting to brown up the sides. Flip the patties over and cook for another 3-5 minutes, until the internal temperature for the patties reaches 165 F as read on a meat thermometer.

Finally, it's time to assemble the burgers.

On each hamburger bun, add a piece of lettuce and a turkey patty. Drizzle 1 to 2 tablespoons of tzatziki sauce on top, and top the patty with a slice of tomato. Place the top half of the bun on top to assemble the burger.

Serve with a side of crispy french fries or a side salad such as coleslaw or macaroni salad.

Recipe Tips and Tricks

Make ahead instructions: You can marinate and store the turkey mixture in an airtight container (or tightly covered in cling wrap), or shape the patties, stack them up between layers of parchment paper and store in an airtight container. Either way, it will keep for up to 1-2 days in the refrigerator.
How to freeze: You can easily freeze uncooked Mediterranean turkey burger patties for up to 3 months. Place them on a parchment lined baking tray and into the freezer for an hour. Then, stack them up and layer small squares of parchment paper in between. Tightly wrap the stack in plastic cling wrap and store in an airtight container or freezer bag and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. To cook, first defrost overnight in the refrigerator, then follow recipe instructions.
How to tell if the turkey burger is cooked: An instant read meat thermometer is the tool that I recommend using for checking for doneness when cooking turkey. To get a quick measurement, just insert the thermometer halfway inside the patty for a reading.
How to store: Store cooked turkey burger patties (once cooled to room temperature) in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. To reheat, heat on the stovetop over medium-low heat until warmed through, about 5-10 minutes.
How to cook in the oven: You can also cook these turkey burgers in the oven at 425 F for 15 minutes, or broil on low for 4-5 minutes per side. Either way, the turkey will be done once the internal temperature reaches 165 F.

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Slow Cooker Carnitas (Pulled Pork)

Crispy, shredded slow cooker carnitas (pulled pork) are a Mexican favorite that you can easily bring to your home. Packed with flavor from the natural juices of the slow-cooked pork and delicious seasonings such as oregano, paprika, and garlic powder, these slow cooker pork carnitas might just become your next family favorite. Enjoy over rice, potatoes, beans, or veggies, or pair with tortillas for delicious pulled pork tacos. No matter how to choose to serve them, these slow cooker pork carnitas always hit the spot.

Why You'll Love Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

Crispy, salty, roasted pork. Pork is one of the most flavorful meats out there, and when you slow cook baby back ribs (or pork shoulder), the lean, tender, and flavorful meat transforms into one of the most amazing meals you'll ever have.
Slow-cooked for hours. Although 6-10 hours may seem like a large time commitment for these pork carnitas, you can simply forget about them and let the slow cooker do its job. It's one of the easiest meals to throw together with basically no maintenance and minimal dishes.
Cook it to your liking. The last step in this slow cooker pork carnitas recipe crisps up the carnitas but it is completely optional. You can opt for the easy way out and decide you're done cooking (and end up with something mouthwatering), or you can crisp up your pork even more in the oven to finish it off. Either way, the results are delicious, tender, and melt in your mouth.

Ingredients

To make these delicious Mexican pulled pork tacos, you will need the following ingredients:

pork - to get the most tender and juicy carnitas, use boneless pork shoulder or baby back ribs.
vegetable oil - you can use any vegetable oil such as avocado oil, grapeseed oil, or canola oil.
salt and pepper
seasoning - dried oregano, paprika, and garlic powder.
onion
water
scallions - optional, for garnish.

You will also need measuring spoons, mixing bowl, and a slow cooker (crockpot).

How to Make the Best Slow Cooker Carnitas (Pulled Pork)

Prepare the pork. Pat dry pork shoulder or ribs with paper towel completely and set aside. In a small bowl, stir well to combine oil with all the dry rub ingredients until smooth (salt, pepper, oregano, paprika, and garlic powder). Rub and spread onto pork until evenly coated.
Slow cook. Spread chopped onions evenly inside a 6-quart slow cooker (or crockpot) and add water. Place pork on top of onions. If using ribs, you can stack them on top of each other. Cover and cook on 8-10 hours on the LOW setting or 4-6 hours on the HIGH setting until fork tender.
Shred the pork. Shred the pork by using two forks to pull the meat apart into small bite size and discard the bones (if using ribs).
Crisp the pork (optional). Add shredded pork along with some drippings from the slow cooker into a large frying pan. Spread evenly. Heat over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes until the juices evaporate and pork turns nicely brown and crispy.
Serve. Garnish with scallions and serve with Cilantro Lime Rice or Pulled Pork Tacos.

Serving and Storing

How to serve: Serve pork carnitas with White Rice or Cilantro Lime Rice and Refried Beans, pinto or black beans, or roasted vegetables such as potatoes, broccoli, and carrots. You can also add them to tortillas to make Mexican Pulled Pork Tacos.
How to store: Store leftover slow cooker pork carnitas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Keep in mind that raw pork is best cooked fresh and will only last for 2-3 days in the refrigerator.
How to freeze: Freeze carnitas in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. When ready to eat, allow it to thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
How to reheat: You can reheat leftover pork carnitas in a pan on the stovetop over medium heat. Add some juices if you want to stop the meat from drying out or leave uncovered if you want to crisp up the pork.