If you've seen the price of snack bars in the store, you'll thank me for this recipe that saves you money, does not require baking, is healthy & delicious and has no fillers, gunk or stabilizers. Plus it's totally adaptable to the things you want to have in your snack bar so my kind of bar can become your kind of bar too. Use what you love in these bars.
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Everyone loves one of those iconic peanut butter cups, but the sugar and all the other ingredients they add have me saying no thanks and looking for a healthier option. Enter my protein loaded almond butter cups. I use good quality dark chocolate for starters. Store brands like Lilly's no sugar added or Enjoy Life are some great options.
Nearly everyone loves a good deviled egg. They have returned as a classic party appetizer, having a resurgence from their 1970s heyday. But deviled eggs now have taken a fancy twist and you see them adorned with caviar and taking on all kinds of interesting flavors.
I love my offerings with an Asian miso twist, or simply with a smoky, pimento cheese spread twist.
This beautiful salmon dish is an ode to the Kentucky derby, with its nod to a classic mint julep, which contains good old Kentucky bourbon and mint.
Gnarly, smoky charred cauliflower steaks over the creamiest, decadently smooth puree made from cannellini beans and then studded with fresh mint and zingy lemon zest. You won't miss the meat, this is that good.
Flavorful ground beef and mixed vegetables combined in a creamy sauce and wait, there's more. It's all topped with a pillowy whipped potato halo that has gnarly, toasty nooks and crannies and golden brown bits of cheese to crown it all off.
Wait, there's more. Did I mention this is all made in one skillet? This absolutely fabulous shepherd's pie (actually cottage pie, but we'll get into that in a minute) comes together so quickly with a few shortcuts that are perfect for weeknight cooking. Your family will love to gather around this comforting, nourishing skillet of goodness.
I'm always looking to eat more plant based, so there is typically a container of tofu in my fridge that I can pull out for a speedy stir fry or one of my favorites, Crispy Hot Honey Tofu.
This quick dish has a gentle kick from chipotle in adobo paste and the slight sticky, gluten free sweetness of coconut aminos, but you can sub in soy sauce if you prefer. The tofu is crisped up in the oven and then all the bright veg, tossed with those crunchy, pillowy tofu cubes and glazed with the flavor packed sauce is a joyful bite. I serve over my Lime Cilantro Rice for the perfect side.
This prosciutto wrapped pork loin is a beauty to behold and so incredibly easy to assemble. All that's required is a brief roast in the oven and you're set for a lovely Valentine's dinner or any special occasion that calls for a show stopping main.
Succulent pork wrapped in crispy prosciutto and flavored with herby pesto. Fabulous! I've kept this recipe brief enough for weeknight cooking and pull in some store bought ingredients to hasten everything along.
This creamy, Indian inspired stew has protein packed lentils, mysteriously alluring spices and creamy coconut milk. This comes together in 30 minutes, so is perfect for weeknight cooking, and a dollop of cooling yogurt (plant based if you like) on top perfects this steamy bowl.
It's soup season folks. There's nothing more comforting than a big bowl of steamy, nourishing soup to warm the bones and give that "here I am..a hug in a bowl" feeling.
This soup is so tasty, but also quite healthy and loaded with all things good for you. Meaty mushrooms, beautiful green kale, creamy coconut milk laced broth and tons of flavor from chicken sausage and a kick of chili flake. You're gonna love this recipe from my fitness guru friend, Sarah Carter of Swellness, LLC. Perfect for busy weeknight cooking and who doesn't love something in a bowl. Protein loaded ground turkey and quinoa, sweet fire roasted tomatoes and niblets of golden corn all loaded up with a super flavorful taco seasoning blend (use a package or make this great version).
This robustly flavorful noodle salad is just what I was craving after holiday overindulgence. It is loaded with silken, gluten free noodles, crunchy vegetables and all kinds of umami flavors going on in a creamy almond butter dressing that sends all of this over the top.
Zabaglione (or Sabayon) is a delectable, creamy, marsala essenced dessert sauce that can be made in minutes with just 3 ingredients. It's lucious, velvety and oh so addictive. Perfect over berries, pound cake, crumbled cookies and fruit, Get creative & this all purpose sauce will inspire you in dessert territory.
This most comforting beef stew is perfect for a chilly day. It is hearty, has deliciously flavorful root vegetables and woodsy mushrooms. The sauce made from cooking everything together with beer is absolutely sumptuous. You will want to lick the bowl.
Growing up in the Midwest, puddings were one of my favorite desserts. I preferred them warm, straight off the stove top (Yes, real pudding is other worldly and is actually made in a saucepan & not from a box.)
Rice pudding is so comforting and is one of those desserts that transports me back to childhood. This pud also has roots in other cultures like Mexican and Indian, and actually my current favorite way to make this creamy, oozy pud is with hints of India like cardamom, pistachio and rose.
A mezze board is a fabulous quick and easy way to entertain that looks simply stunning. I put this board together in about 5 minutes with items thoughtfully purchased from the store,
Let your guests dig in as a precursor to a Greek or Middle Eastern style meal, or simply let it stand in as your light meal with a glass of crisp white wine.
Chili is on everyone's fall soup list and I love the alternative of a white style chili that simply doesn't use the traditional tomato base.
This white chicken chili has a subtle (or not so subtle depending on how much chili you add) kick from canned green chilis that gives the hum of heat, creamy white beans and loads of flavor from cumin, oregano and flavorful broth and shredded chicken.
I love all things Italian and I adore simple recipes, so I knew I had to share this delicious cookie recipe with you.
Italian lemon and almond cookies, known as Ricciarelli, have a delectable, almost creamy marzipan like interior with bright notes of lemon and a slightly caramelized powdered sugar exterior. They are divine, have only 4 ingredients, come together in 1 bowl and are gluten free. Need I say more?
I often have people tell me they simply don't know what to cook, are unenthused about the process or straight out intimidated during meal time planning and preparation.
I can sympathize with that sentiment, but being that I do enjoy cooking and the whole process from menu planning, purchasing groceries and getting down to the prep work, I feel that it's in my realm to be your advocate, encourager and mealtime mentor.
This delicious chicken dish reminded me that my millennial aged daughter (who happens to love to cook), told me that many millennials never really learned how to cook or grew up in households where perhaps their parents didn't cook often or if they did, the skills were not passed along.
My Mom made delicious split pea soup for our family when I was growing up in the middle of a corn field. It was warming and hearty when the days were cold. Mom used ham in hers and probably was using what was left from a huge ham bone.
How about perfectly creamy black bean soup in short order. When you make this on a Tuesday night after a long day of work, you'll be so glad you had this recipe in your back pocket. It's vegetarian & easily vegan as well. Dig in.
This dish is spring in a bowl. It’s gorgeous and green and uses spring’s bounty veg…asparagus. It happens to be dairy free and vegan, but tastes so creamy with the addition of coconut milk.
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Greetings!Mariann Taylor here of Taylor Kitchen. My husband and I created this site, Pinterest and Instagram accounts, and affiliated YouTube channel as an outlet for one of my passions....cooking. I love to cook and my husband, Tim, is a willing participant in my culinary escapades, as well as chief taste tester. We hope you'll join us, try some TaylorKitchen creations and like and subscribe to our YouTube channel. Categories
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