Basil pesto is a condiment I have been making for years and it’s time that you should too! It is an easy and very customizable condiment that you can put in pastas, sandwiches, salads, and so much more! My most favorite time of year is when basil plants start showing up at local nurseries and grocery stores. I typically buy my basil plant at Trader Joe’s — the one that is already planted in a pot, and it can last me all summer. It’s the easiest annual herb. It loves water and it loves sun so as long as you can give it those two things, it will THRIVE! There is nothing better than being able ..read more

If you thought my original chocolate mug cake was easy then this Oreo mug cake is going to blow your mind! Two ingredients and you have the easiest dessert to squash those chocolate cravings! Oreo Mug Cake: The Long-Awaited Flavor Addition Welcome another mug cake flavor to the lineup! This Oreo mug cake joins several other flavors of mug cakes including funfetti, strawberry, vanilla, chocolate peanut butter, and more! I have always wanted to make a cookies and cream mug cake. Cookies and cream is my favorite flavor for desserts so naturally, I should have an Oreo mug cake, right? The wait is ..read more

Cheesy hashbrown casserole takes minutes to put together and is the perfect casserole to feed a crowd! This simple casserole is made with the most accessible ingredient list and everyone will be going back for seconds! I ate at a Cracker Barrel in my college town with my family after graduation years ago and I don’t really remember what I had but I wasn’t exactly thrilled with it so I never really wanted to go back to Cracker Barrel again. When my friend heard about this, he was determined to change my mind as he said I probably ordered the wrong thing and I had to order the cheesy hashbrown ..read more

One of the most popular takeout dishes, General Tso’s chicken is saucy, juicy, and exceptionally crispy! This signature Chinese takeout dish features deep fried chicken thigh pieces coated in a thick, sweet and spicy sauce. Toss that takeout menu because you’ve got yourself a winner with this recipe! I love making Chinese takeout fake-out recipes at home because when the craving hits and you are on a budget, the ability to make your favorite Chinese takeout classics at home is such a flex! Whenever we get the craving for Chinese takeout, I often make my partner’s favorite, crab rangoon, shri ..read more

This crowd-pleasing beef enchilada recipe is deeply robust in flavor and is Mexican comfort food right at home! Soft corn tortillas are filled with seasoned ground beef, two kinds of cheeses, and slathered with a rich homemade enchilada sauce! Beef Enchiladas Are A Real Flavor Fiesta Of course I had to make a beef version of my chicken enchiladas. Some days you might just be craving a heartier and beef version of enchiladas. This beef enchilada is made with nearly identical steps but the difference here is that we heavily season the ground beef with taco seasoning so it yields the utmost amou ..read more

This Biscoff banana bread is tender, moist, and full of banana flavor with notes of cinnamon, butterscotch, and caramel. Topped with crunchy Biscoff cookies, this loaf is sure to be enjoyed by all! My Biscoff Banana Bread’s Re-Entry Classic banana bread is always a great excuse to use up ripe bananas but banana Biscoff bread? There’s simply no debate! I originally posted this recipe June of 2012 and I’m not sure if anyone remembers that “long” ago, but Biscoff spread was all the rage back then. I remember that Biscoff cookies were so hard to come by and you would have to take a Delta flight j ..read more

Oyster mushroom tacos feature tender, earthy oyster mushrooms cooked in a flavorful spicy sauce then wrapped in a fluffy, soft tortilla for a satisfying vegetarian, plant-based meal! Taco’ing About Oyster Mushroom Tacos Using mushrooms as a replacement for meat has been on the rise for several years. It’s a great plant-based option for those that choose to have to a more plant-forward diet. Mushrooms themselves are meaty and even in regular meat dishes like bolognese, people have been known to put in 1 cup or so of finely chopped mushrooms to bulk up the dish. These oyster mushroom tacos are n ..read more

I have taken a deep dive into lions mane mushrooms and shiitake mushrooms already so the next mushroom we’ll be talking about are these beautiful oyster mushrooms! Most importantly, since I am a cooking website, I’ll be sharing how to cook oyster mushrooms as it seems like that is what most are interested in! You’ll be glad to know cooking oyster mushrooms isn’t as intimidating as it may seem and there are many different ways to cook oyster mushrooms that is both easy and flavorful. Alright, let’s dive in. What Are Oyster Mushrooms? Oyster mushrooms belong to the genus pleurotus ostr ..read more

These easy chicken enchiladas are truly their namesake. They make the best Mexican meal! Three simple ingredients rolled together and baked in a saucy red enchilada sauce and topped with loads of cheese definitely make this a weeknight favorite! Table of Contents Easy Chicken Enchiladas Bring the Fiesta Home How to Make Easy Chicken Enchiladas Homemade Chicken Enchiladas Recipe FAQs Easy Chicken Enchiladas Bring the Fiesta Home I have noticed that I tend to crave Mexican food a lot more in the cooler months than I do in the warmer months. It’s probably the spice and the spicier something ..read more

Skip the fillers of store-bought taco seasoning and make your own at home! It’s inexpensive, fresher, and you can make a ton and use it multiple times! Once you make taco seasoning at home, you won’t want to buy store-bought again. To have taco seasoning on hand at home at all times, you can use it to make One Pot Taco Spaghetti, Slow Cooker Chili, Taco Casserole, and so much more! Have you ever flipped over the taco seasoning package at the store? Let me save you the time and just tell you that it has a lot of fillers and if you are one with any sort of dietary sensitivities, it’s something ..read more