A batch of quick-pickled red onions can be made with just about any variety of vinegar sitting in your pantry and is ready to eat in just a few minutes. Pickled red onions hold a hidden superpower in the condiment world where they morph in flavor from being sweet like […]
Sauces and Condiments
Easy Homemade Marinara Sauce
Simple, homemade marinara sauce should truly be simple! Made with canned San Marzano tomatoes, this is a quick, 5-ingredient sauce deep with flavor that’s ready to serve in under an hour. Of all the popular Italian sauces to dress pasta and pizzas, the classic marinara is likely the most well […]
Guacamole With Roasted Garlic and Pickled Jalapeño
This creamy guacamole recipe gets texture and tang from roasted garlic and pickled jalapeño topped with cotija cheese and pepitas. How many times have you heard it? You know the phrase, the not-so-very-much-original one we all say because it’s just so perfectly descriptive. Come on, say it with me. “Hoooooooly […]
How to Make Roasted Garlic
Roasted garlic softens as it bakes to create a mellow, jammy bite that becomes creamy and tender for spreading on bread or adding to mashed potatoes, soups, sauces, and more. Garlic is one of my favorite ingredients because just a clove or two adds so much savory flavor to any […]
Mom’s Spaghetti and Meat Sauce
This easy spaghetti recipe with meat sauce takes just a few minutes of prep and a low simmer on the stove for a deep, meaty-flavored, homemade spaghetti recipe ever. This post is brought to you by Kroger When I finished college and moved into my first apartment, I wrote down […]
Fajita Seasoning Recipe
This authentic fajita seasoning recipe from scratch is made with classic Mexican spices you probably have in your pantry and takes just 5 minutes to mix homemade instead of buying store-bought. Mexican is one of my favorite cuisines—my family and I eat it at least once a week. Whether it’s these […]