First off, don’t be scared by the long list of ingredients in this recipe. Much of it is dried herbs that you likely have on hand and basic pantry items like canned beans and tomatoes. Second, the easy prep (see the directions) make up for the lengthy list of ingredients. Plus much of it is […]
I used my Magimix food processor today to make this unbelievably delicious and highly addictive roasted garlic hummus. I can’t even begin to express to you how much I love this hummus! To get an idea of how much I love roasted garlic, when we go out to eat at Italian restaurants much of the […]
My daughter, who refuses to eat oatmeal, declares this “Inside Out Apple Pie” to be her favorite breakfast. (Her brother calls it “Apple Pudding.”) It’s oatmeal, all right, but with lots of apples and a bit of sweet caramelly goodness, so somehow in her seven-year-old mind, it’s not her despised breakfast nemesis and will gobble […]
These apple muffins are incredibly moist and full of apple flavor. Super easy to make and a great way to use up those apples you have laying around. Add this one to your “keeper” file because these apple muffins are tasty. We are down to one laptop again so I haven’t been able to post anything. […]
Are you on the hunt for some delicious Super Bowl snacks, but still want to achieve your New Year’s fitness goals? Then we have the appetizer for you! This Skinny Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe will have your football fanatics cheering for more, and it’s so easy to make! It is bursting with flavor with just […]
This Italian Orzo Spinach Soup is simple to make, full of classic Italian flavors, and oh-so-comforting. This past Sunday, I woke up on the wrong side of the bed. The Let’s-Be-Unusually-Hard-On-Yourself-About-Everything-Today side of the bed. First of all, I woke up to the sound of my oven timer beeping loudly at me at 6:30am because […]
I almost didn’t post these because the pictures are so meh but seriously you are going to LOVE the flavor of this zucchini so I had to share anyway! Plus, they are incredibly easy to make! Yes, zucchini can be kind of bland and boring but when you brush it with a garlic lemon oil […]
These Caramel Apple Trifles are the perfect apple treat – no bake, super easy and full of cinnamon! It’s also my last recipe for Apple Week. It’s sad to see it go, but be sure to check out my blondie cheesecake and layered cake. So many tasty apple choices! Julianne, from Beyond Frosting, has been cranking out some […]
Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil and 1 tsp for pasta water 5 cups red and yellow cherry, grape, or other small tomatoes 5 cloves garlic, peeled 1 yellow onion, peeled and diced 1 green pepper, diced 1 red pepper, diced 1/4 cup dry white wine 1/4 teaspoon salt pinch red pepper flakes […]
On a quest for the next big thing in the food industry, sisters Danielle and Laura Kosann have begun the journey with The New Potato. Profiling chefs, restauranteurs, and celebrities alike with cuisine questionnaires, the world of dining has reached a whole new level of delish. This week, the ladies show us how to make […]
This salad kind of looks like fall… but it’s all summer, baby. It’s not terribly different from our other roasted vegetable salads, if you just replaced the lettuce with hearty grains (we used Trader Joe’s harvest grain mix, which is pretty but not my favorite. I know my mom will disagree, but I feel that […]
In our household, the lifespan of a recipe is often short lived. It gets made. Photographed. Enjoyed. Posted. And soon thereafter, forgotten, set by the wayside for whatever new batch of recipes we’re making the next week. As good as they might have been, we’re just not in the habit of repeating things (such is […]
So, this month is National Grilled Cheese Month. I know what you are thinking–if you are anything like me–every month is grilled cheese month, sucka! But this one is actually on the books and all. That is why I first made this Egg in a Basket Grilled Cheese. Check it out, the pictures alone will make […]
Ok, zucchini noodles! Where have you been my whole life? Recently I’ve been having a love affair with my vegetable spiralizer and making zucchini noodles left and right. I can’t be stopped. This time I’ve added some grilled shrimp and my all time favorite lemon basil dressing along with some gorgeous cherry tomatoes and some toasted sliced […]
When you live in the city, and you have a small kitchen, you have to say no to a lot of kitchen tools and devices. While, sure, it would be nice to own the right equipment for every occasion, we really have to weigh what there is room for in our cabinets. Would our baking be […]
You know those recipes that you just want to make every night for 2 weeks straight? This Cedar Plank Salmon with Blistered Tomatoes is one of them! As you can see, I’ve been obsessed with tomatoes this week. I’ve also been mega obsessed with the latest season of Orphan Black. Ummmm #obsessed. But since Orphan […]
Can we talk about my uncontrollable obsession for skinny fries. They are just so perfect. So skinny and crisp and perfectly seasoned. They are too good to pass up! Especially when seasoned with Pecorino cheese and freshly cut basil! While they might be skinny they certainly don’t help you fit into skinny jeans, but seeing as […]
The build-your-own bagel bar at our bachelorette brunch from this morning was such a major hit, I wondered why I hadn’t done this setup at countless gatherings before. It couldn’t have been simpler to put together, required zero cooking time (a major plus when the weather’s as hot as it is in Austin right now), and apparently, […]
Natalie of Good Girl Style is back today with a totally retro dessert, gone frozen, in what will perhaps be the only appearance of pudding mix on this blog for all eternity. Natalie joins us each month to share incredible desserts with Big Girls, Small Kitchen readers–desserts that are entirely gluten-free, but not like obviously gluten-free. That means no […]
After a bit of an indulgent weekend, I think we can all agree that an epic loaded power salad with tons of fresh produce is the best way to start the week! In my world, life is really all about balance!! The healthy with the indulgent. The super active days with the lazy days. The yoga […]
If there’s one ingredient that is always on hand in the Dalkin kitchen, it’s Paprika!! Growing up it was essential to so many of the dishes my mom would make, and it’s carried over to my kitchen 100% Whether it’s in the form of smoked paprika or regular Hungarian paprika or Hot Hungarian paprika, you […]
An easy and yummy way to make mini quiches that can be altered to your liking. Ingredients Original recipe makes 6 servings cooking spray 8 croissants 5 eggs 1/2 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg salt and ground black pepper to taste 1/2 cup grated three-cheese blend (such as Kraft® Parmesan, Romano, and Asiago Blend) 1 cup torn […]
I usually just stick to ordinary burgers. Nothing could make a burger better to me than a little salt and pepper and grilling them over a charcoal fire. Even though I may change up the toppings, I usually always make my burgers the same way. Every once in a while though, I’m inspired to turn […]
As a native New Englander, chef Steve Sicinski loves clam chowder but prefers making a healthier version with Southwestern flavors. TOTAL TIME: 1 HR 30 MIN SERVINGS: 8 1/4 cup canola oil 1 yellow onion, coarsely chopped 5 garlic cloves, smashed 2 large ancho chiles, seeded and torn into large pieces 1 teaspoon fennel seeds 1 […]
An herbed wine sauce makes this chicken-and-pasta dish a satisfying meal. Steamed green beans are the perfect accompaniment. Makes: 6 servings Prep: 30 mins Cook: 7 hrs to 8 hrs (low) or 3-1/2 to 4 hours (high) Herbed Chicken and Mushrooms Ingredients 3 pounds chicken thighs and/or drumsticks, skinned 1 tablespoon oil 5 cups sliced assorted fresh mushrooms, […]
Makes: 6 servings Prep: 30 mins Cook: 5 hrs to 6 hrs (low) or 2 1/2 to 3 hours (high) Italian Braised Chicken with Fennel and Cannellini Ingredients 2 pounds chicken drumsticks and/or thighs, skin removed 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 15 ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 1 bulb fennel, cored […]
Tender shrimp adds a dose of Cajun persuasion to juicy, fall-off-the-bone chicken. An easy sauce of tomato and seasonings infuses the slow-cooked chicken with a taste of the Caribbean. Makes: 8 servingsPrep: 20 minsSlow Cook: 4 hrs 30 mins to 5 hrs 30 mins (low) or 2 hours, 15 minutes to 2 hours, 45 minutes (high) Chicken […]
No matter how hard I try to maintain a good sleep schedule, I often find myself lying awake, staring at the ceiling long after I should be asleep. My mind is either going over tomorrow’s plans, replaying today’s conversations over and over, or fixating on some other anxiety that I just can’t let go of. […]
Cooking on a budget? Don’t skimp on nutrition! You’ll feel good about feeding your family these creatively delectable recipes. Stewed Pork and Squash Price: $2.12 per servingServe with simple pantry-friendly corn muffins to complete the meal. Pantry Checklist: • Onion • Garlic clove • Boneless pork shoulder (1 lb.) • Chili powder • Ground cumin • […]
I don’t think I’ve had a dessert that wasn’t frozen in ages. Wait, that’s not true. I inhaled most things in the Tartine window. But I don’t think I’ve made a non-frozen dessert in my own kitchen in quite a long time. Glass jars of local heavy cream just keep making their way into my […]