Author: Lena B.
Easy Homemade Pickles
Pickles are both a delicious snack and an easy way to elevate a sandwich or burger. They are also incredibly simple to make. With just a handful of common ingredients and about 7 days of waiting time, you can make a jar of crunchy homemade pickles that will inspire you to make some of the…
Garlic Herb Croutons
Croutons are just crusty pieces of bread used to add flavor and texture to dishes like salads and soups. The great thing about croutons is that they can be made out of pretty much any leftover bread you have at home. They are also incredibly versatile. You can keep them plain to highlight the bread’s…
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Butternut squash often gets overlooked when we talk about squashes, probably because of its neutral flavor and because of how difficult it can be to prep compared to yellow squash and zucchini. But with this recipe and the convenience of pre-diced butternut squash available in most local markets, you can whip up this deliciously creamy…
The Best Buffalo Chicken Dip Ever
Summary Out of all of the dips in existence, buffalo chicken dip is one of the greatest! It’s spicy (unless you don’t want it to be), creamy, filled with tender shredded chicken, topped with fresh green onions, and paired with crunchy tortilla chips – so how can you go wrong?! Every single time I’ve brought…
Zuppa Toscana (Yes, that Olive Garden soup, but better)
It’s soup season, and Zuppa Toscana is one of my favorites! That Olive Garden on Capital Blvd. in Raleigh, NC changed my life with this one. Shoutout to them, but this recipe is even better. But everything you make yourself is better, especially when it’s this easy and low-effort to create. You get all the…
Quick Candied Pecans
Candied pecans are an easy way to boost the flavor and texture profile of so many dishes and desserts. Add them to pancakes, french toast, ice cream, or cinnamon rolls. You can top your favorite salad with them for some added crunch and complexity. They are delicious (and sort of nutritious) eaten plain as a…
