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Chocolate Cake With Chocolate Buttercream

January 27, 2020 By Dahn Boquist 2 Comments

What’s not to love about a chocolate cake with chocolate buttercream? This chocolate cake recipe has a lot going for it and it solves a lot of problems. It is an easy, adaptable recipe that is perfect for any occasion.

All you need is one bowl and less than 10 minutes to mix the chocolate cake batter. This recipe is a keeper! Pin it, bookmark it, save it however you save things because you will want to come back to this recipe EVERY TIME you need a chocolate cake.

A slice of chocolate cake with chocolate buttercream frosting.

This recipe is simply the easiest chocolate cake recipe ever. I have adapted it from our recipe for chocolate cake with cream cheese frosting but this recipe has sour cream in it which helps the cake stay moist even longer.

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Close up view of chicken thighs in mushroom cream sauce

Chicken in Mushroom Cream Sauce

January 24, 2020 By Pat Nyswonger 4 Comments

Chicken in mushroom cream sauce will forever be a favorite of mine, and for good reason. Tender and meaty chicken thighs cooked in a creamy, mushroom sauce that is rich and flavorful AND a quick and easy meal? Dinner truly doesn’t get any better! This recipe for chicken in mushroom sauce is a classic that…

Pot of soup, ladle, thyme garlic and leeks in background

Roasted Cauliflower Soup

January 22, 2020 By Pat Nyswonger 2 Comments

The humble cauliflower strikes again in our easy recipe of Roasted Cauliflower Soup. Roasting brings out the subtle sweetness of the cauliflower as the florets become lightly caramelized. The roasted cauliflower is combined with fresh leeks, garlic, seasonings and broth. Puréed in a blender, then adding a bit of cream gives this soup a rich,…

A slice of no-bake strawberry cheesecake covered in chocolate.

No Bake Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cheesecake

January 20, 2020 By Dahn Boquist 2 Comments

This is the perfect no-bake cheesecake recipe that delivers decadent flavors in every bite without the hassle and time of a traditional cheesecake. With a buttery, graham cracker crust, a delicious strawberry puree, and a rich chocolate ganache, this no-bake chocolate covered strawberry cheesecake is sure to wow your guests. A great cheesecake is the…

Instant Pot Lebanese Braised Green Beans

January 17, 2020 By Dahn Boquist 2 Comments

These Instant Pot Lebanese Braised Green Beans have all the flavor you’d get with the traditional slow braise, but without all the time it takes for a truly yummy dish. If you’ve never tried them before, Lebanese Braised Green Beans are green beans that slow cook in a rich tomato sauce and warm spices. Our…

A serving plate of baby back ribs made in the Instant Pot

Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs (video)

January 15, 2020 By Dahn Boquist 4 Comments

These Instant Pot baby back ribs are seriously something delicious. You know how slow-braised ribs are juicy and so tender they fall off the bone? That same rib perfection is achievable with the Instant Pot and we are all about it. Plus, no need to slow-braise all day because the magic of the Instant Pot…

Healthy Dinner Ideas that will make life easier!

January 13, 2020 By Dahn Boquist 2 Comments

In an effort to make dinner (ahem, LIFE) easier, we’ve compiled our favorite healthy dinner ideas into one simple list! If you’re looking for a healthy dinner recipe, a quick dinner idea or yummy meal inspiration (really, give me all those things), this little recipe roundup is for you! All the healthy dinner ideas, all…

Bowl of tuna poké, chopsticks, avocado, rice and ginger

Ahi Tuna Poké Bowl

January 10, 2020 By Pat Nyswonger 4 Comments

This Ahi Tuna Poké Bowl just might be the easiest one-bowl, healthy recipe you make! If you’re a fan of a traditional Hawaiian Poke bowl, you’ll loooooove this quick and tasty Ahi tuna bowl. And what’s not to love? Rich, tender cubes of marinated sushi-grade Ahi tuna, avocado cubes and pickled ginger, all served over…

A large pot of smoked salmon chowder with a ladle.

Wild Alaskan Smoked Salmon Chowder

January 8, 2020 By Pat Nyswonger 6 Comments

This recipe for Wild Alaskan Smoked Salmon Chowder is thick with potatoes, onion, and salmon. There is an intense smoky flavor in this delicious chowder and it is the perfect lunch or dinner on a cold day. The Pacific Northwest is well known for its clam chowders which are thick and flavorful with chopped clams…

collage of 9 photos for healthy breakfasts.

Healthy Breakfast Ideas for every kind of morning

January 7, 2020 By Dahn Boquist Leave a Comment

I don’t know about you, but we are forever in need of quick, easy and healthy breakfast ideas! I definitely have my go-tos, but keeping variety in my breakfast seems to be a constant challenge. I’m sure I’m not the only one, either. So, to make life (especially mornings) a lot easier, we’ve gathered a…

Porchetta

January 6, 2020 By Pat Nyswonger 6 Comments

Porchetta is an Italian classic usually made with a suckling pig and served at Christmas-time, weddings and large family/friends dinners. Our porchetta recipe uses a seasoned pork loin rolled inside of a slab of pork belly. A long slow roast time renders that pork belly into an amazingly moist pork loin center with a crisp,…

Chicken Tortilla Casserole

January 3, 2020 By Pat Nyswonger 4 Comments

Do you have a favorite casserole dish? You know, your standard go-to whenever you need a quick and delicious meal that will feed many? This healthy spin on our favorite Chicken Tortilla Casserole is one of my go-to comfort food casseroles. It’s a make and bake, one-dish meal full of bold flavors and lots of…

Blueberry Banana Baked Oatmeal

January 2, 2020 By Dahn Boquist 4 Comments

Banana blueberry baked oatmeal is the ultimate healthy breakfast that tastes like you’re cheating. It’s almost like bread pudding for breakfast but it is made with nutritious whole grain oats and sweetened with maple syrup and a ton of fruit. This is all the good things you put in a bowl of oatmeal plus some…

Cheesy Shrimp and Grits

January 1, 2020 By Pat Nyswonger 4 Comments

This dish is Southern comfort food at its best! Giant, pan-grilled shrimp are the star of the show in our Cheesy Shrimp and Grits, gourmet enough for a special occasion, yet not too pretentious for a weekday. 😋 Grilled shrimp sit on top of creamy, white cheddar grits and are served with a spicy, Creole…

A baked egg with tomatoes in a white ramekin.

Baked Eggs with Tomatoes and Onions

December 31, 2019 By Dahn Boquist 2 Comments

These baked eggs with tomatoes and onions are a healthy, low-fat start to your day. They are quite easy to make and if you don’t have fresh tomatoes on hand you can use canned tomatoes. However, If you make these in the peak of summer then definitely use fresh vine-ripened tomatoes. There is nothing better…

Homemade Garlic Croutons

December 30, 2019 By Pat Nyswonger 2 Comments

These homemade garlic croutons are pretty much a little life hack we’re letting you in on. Is your salad missing something? Perhaps your soup needs a topping but you just can’t put your finger on what. The answer is always croutons. 😉 Garlic croutons, to be exact. They’re so simple to make and far exceed…

A stack of blondie brownies with one of them half eaten

Blondie Brownie (easy, one-bowl recipe)

December 26, 2019 By Dahn Boquist 6 Comments

Prepare yourself for the BEST blondie brownie recipe EVER. They are soft and chewy, and will be the easiest blondie brownie recipe you’ll ever make! I love blondie brownies because they’re the perfect consistency, right in between a cake and a cookie. Honestly, that rich, dense texture is the way to my heart. These butterscotch…

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