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This easy Sloppy Joe recipe is simple to make and the homemade sauce tastes so much better than anything from a can. Make this simple dish in no time at all for a quick and tasty dinner.
If you’re looking for a Halloween dinner recipe that’s spooky, silly, and sure to please the kids, these Freaky Franks are a must-try. With just a few ingredients and a little bit of creativity, you can whip up these fun, hair-raising hot dogs for your next Halloween party or dinner before trick-or-treating! Kids love this creepy crawly…
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If you’re looking for a Halloween dinner recipe that’s spooky, silly, and sure to please the kids, these Freaky Franks are a must-try. With just a few ingredients and a little bit of creativity, you can whip up these fun, hair-raising hot dogs for your next Halloween party or dinner before trick-or-treating! Kids love this creepy crawly recipe for a quick and easy Halloween dinner!
Step 1: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
Step 2: Cut each hot dog into 3-4 even pieces (depending on the size of your hot dog).
Step 3: Break the spaghetti in half into 4-inch pieces. Carefully poke the spaghetti pieces through the hot dog pieces lengthwise, creating a “spaghetti hair” effect.
Step 4: Drop the Freaky Franks into the boiling water and cook for 10-11 minutes until the spaghetti is tender. Drain the water.
Step 5: Serve the Freaky Franks with a side of tomato sauce for dipping. You can also pour the sauce over the top for a messier (and more “gory”) presentation!
Freaky Franks are the ultimate spooky, kid-friendly recipe to make your Halloween both fun and delicious! Whether you’re throwing a party or just want a creative Halloween dinner idea, this easy dish will have the kids asking for more! Plus, it’s a great way to get in a healthier option before the candy rush. So grab some spaghetti, hot dogs, and sauce, and get ready for some creepy, tasty fun! Would love to know what you think of this recipe – leave a rating and comment below!
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This cheesy stuffed pepper casserole is easy to make on the stovetop and has all the flavor of stuffed peppers in casserole form.
Loaded with pizza toppings and gooey cheese, all wrapped in a soft tortilla, these air fryer pizza rolls make a great snack and are ready in a flash.
This Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup is loaded with seasoned beef, tender pasta, and melty cheese, making it perfect for enjoying soup as a meal. Have the cozy and comforting flavors of lasagna without the hassle—just toss everything into the slow cooker and …
Our vegan Cauliflower Tacos with Romesco Sauce are perfectly tender-yet-crisp with an easy, tangy sauce. Simple, fresh, and budget-friendly!
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Between working full-time, mom life, and taking care of our farm, I am busy 110% of the time. When my family’s looking for a surefire way to get me to hit the pause button, tacos are always the answer! And these vegan Cauliflower Tacos with Romesco Sauce are a go-to slam dunk for us! The roasted cauliflower is perfectly tender-yet-crisp, and the homemade romesco sauce is tangy and incredibly easy to make. Seriously, this is a flavor combination worth trying—trust me!
Romesco is a seriously delicious sauce from the Catalonia region of Spain. It’s traditionally made with red peppers, tomatoes, garlic, and almonds and was originally created by fishermen to pair with their catch of the day. I take this already flavorful sauce one step further by adding smoked paprika, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper, which adds a bright, smoky tang. My easy romesco sauce recipe also uses canned tomato sauce, so we only need to roast some bell peppers and whip everything up in a food processor! I keep the texture chunky because I love the crunch the almonds add to these roasted cauliflower tacos.
Here’s what you’ll need to make this cauliflower tacos recipe:
I can happily eat these tacos all day long as they are, but I’d never say no to extra toppings or fillings! Here are some ideas to get you started:
Each component in this recipe stores well, so get your meal prep on and make a double batch! Lunch for days with minimal effort? Yes, please! Keep the roasted cauliflower in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, and store the romesco in an air-tight container for up to a week. You can microwave both to reheat, but for the crispest cauliflower, reheat it in the oven or an air fryer at 350°F for a few minutes. Romesco sauce is also delicious when served chilled.
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Quarter and seed 2 red bell peppers. In a medium size mixing bowl, whisk together 1 Tbsp olive oil, ¼ tsp smoked paprika, ¼ tsp garlic powder, and ¼ tsp salt.
Add quartered and seeded red bell peppers to bowl and toss.
Transfer red bell pepper quarters to baking sheet and bake in 375 degree oven for 35-40 minutes on the top rack.
Then, to the same mixing bowl, add the florets from 1 large head of cauliflower and toss until coated. Add an extra sprinkle of salt and spread florets on a lined baking sheet.
Bake in 375 degree oven on bottom rack for 30 minutes or until tender and golden brown, stopping to shake/flip half way through.
When red bell peppers are done roasting, finish making your Romesco sauce: combine roasted bell peppers, 1 Tbsp olive oil, 2 crushed garlic cloves, 1 8oz can of tomato sauce, 2 Tbsp white vinegar, ½ Tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, ¼ tsp salt and black pepper in food processor. Pulse until well-combined but still chunky.
Add 2 Tbsp minced Italian flat parsley and ½ cup slivered almonds to the food processor and pulse a few times.
Warm 1 package of flour tortillas in a dry pan until lightly toasted.
Remove cauliflower from oven. Place 3-4 florets on top of each tortilla and top with warm Romesco sauce. Garnish with 1 Tbsp extra fresh parsley and slivered almonds if you have them. Enjoy with a squeeze of fresh lemon or lime!
Bring all the street food vibes to your kitchen with these easy vegan cauliflower tacos and romesco sauce. But be warned—you’ll be making this sauce for everything!
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This zucchini lasagna recipe uses zucchini slices instead of traditional noodles to create a low-carb, gluten-free, and delicious lasagna!
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It’s no secret that I love any recipe where I can make vegetables the star of the show. This healthy Zucchini Lasagna is a masterclass when it comes to working with zucchini! Even those overgrown giant zucchinis you forgot about in your garden are perfect for this recipe. I layer fresh zucchini slices (instead of noodles!) between tangy meat sauce and creamy cheese sauce for a lower-carb, gluten-free, and utterly delicious lasagna. This recipe involves a bit of technique, but it’s worth the time you’ll spend slicing the zucchini just right.
When prepared correctly, zucchini is one of the best pasta substitutes out there. It’s also really good for you! Did you know zucchini is rich in potassium? It’s also loaded with fiber, which can help you feel fuller longer. This recipe for zucchini lasagna lets this versatile veggie take center stage, replacing traditional lasagna sheets with zucchini slices. When layered with herby ricotta and mozzarella sauce, Italian sausage (or your favorite vegetarian alternative), and a tomato sauce, this veggie-packed dish is JUST as satisfying as traditional lasagna.
If you’re worried the zucchini will make this dish watery, fear not! I’ve shared my favorite tips for preventing soggy zucchini below.
Here’s what you’ll need to make this easy zucchini lasagna recipe:
Thinly sliced mushrooms, bell peppers, and onions are all great additions to this zucchini lasagna. You can also use eggplant slices instead of zucchini if that’s what you have on hand! Follow the recipe as written, and treat the eggplant slices as you would the zucchini.
Let the zucchini lasagna cool completely before storing it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat any leftovers in the oven at 350°F until heated through. If you have extra cheese or sauce left over, you could use it for another meal, stuffed inside cooked shell pasta, etc. Both elements of this recipe freeze well for up to 3 months. You could also freeze the assembled lasagna, but the zucchini may become watery when thawed overnight in the fridge and reheated.
Aside from grilling or adding it to a stir-fry, I’d make zucchini fritters or baked zucchini fries! Zucchini boats are also perfect for leftover whole zucchini, whereas zucchini muffins and zucchini bread are great for any scraps, as they just need to be grated.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut 4-5 large zucchini into long 1/8 inch thick planks using a mandolin slicer or a sharp knife, reserving any slightly thicker slices for the bottom layer of your lasagna.
Sprinkle each zucchini plank with ½ tsp sea salt and let them sit for 10 minutes to release water while you prepare the cheese layer.
To prepare cheese layer, combine 32 oz. of whole milk ricotta cheese, 2 cups shredded mozzarella, 3 cloves minced garlic, 2 Tbsp Italian herb seasoning, 2 large eggs, ½ tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp sea salt in a food processor and pulse until combined.
Dab zucchini slices dry with a clean cloth or paper towels.
Transfer to parchment-lined baking sheets (I used 2) and lightly mist zucchini with cooking oil spray. Bake in the oven for 5 minutes to help dehydrate them slightly. (This is an important step if you don’t want extra juicy lasagna!). Remove zucchini from oven and set aside.
In a large skillet, break apart ½ lb ground Italian sausage with a spatula and cook until browned. (I did not have any extra oil in my pan, but if you do, you’ll want to strain it off.)
Add 24 oz. jarred tomato sauce and 2 Tbsp tomato paste to the browned Italian sausage and stir together to combine. The tomato paste helps thicken the sauce, which is very important for this recipe if you want to avoid a watery lasagna.
Spoon a few spoonfuls of the finished sauce into the 9×13” baking dish and spread around to cover the bottom. On top of the sauce, begin adding layers of zucchini, overlapping strips halfway to form a barrier to keep layers separate (just as you would with noodles!)
Then, add a layer of cheese mixture.
Add another layer of zucchini, and another layer of cheese.
And a layer of sauce— repeating this order until your lasagna pan is full.
Sprinkle more cheese on top, if desired.
Bake for 35-40 minutes, broiling for 3 min at the very end to lightly brown the cheese on top. Let your lasagna cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. Top with fresh parsley or basil if you have some on hand. Enjoy!
This zucchini lasagna recipe is so hearty and satisfying—you won’t even miss the noodles!
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This Tuscan White Bean Stuffed Tomatoes recipe is hearty, warming, and deeply satisfying. It’s also budget-friendly and easy to make!
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This recipe for Tuscan White Bean Stuffed Tomatoes is hearty, warming, and deeply satisfying. These stuffed tomatoes can easily be served over a bed of pasta or rice—super budget-friendly and extremely filling! Every time you cut into one of the tomatoes, it’s like you’re making the sauce for whatever you’ve paired them with. This recipe is absolutely delicious and a great way to use up those summer tomatoes!
Stuffed tomatoes are such an underrated dish. You can stuff them with almost anything you have on hand—grains, beans, meats, veggies, cheese! In this recipe, I take inspiration from Tuscan cuisine and stuff the tomatoes with a hearty mixture of cannellini beans, four types of diced vegetables, breadcrumbs, Italian seasonings, tomato sauce, and shredded cheese. Each tomato is then baked until it’s tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor. They’re like mini casseroles in tomato form!
Here’s what you’ll need to make this stuffed tomato recipe:
You want large, firm, and ripe ”slicing” tomatoes for this recipe. Beefsteak and large heirloom tomatoes are also great options because they’re big and easy to stuff. Roma tomatoes could also work, but the oval shape makes stuffing a bit more challenging. For serving a crowd, I use smaller vine-ripened tomatoes so the filling goes further. Whichever variety you choose, make sure your tomatoes are firm and not mushy!
Leftover Tuscan white bean stuffed tomatoes will last up to 3-4 days in the fridge when stored in an airtight container. To reheat, cover with foil and bake at 350°F for about 15 minutes or until heated through. I wouldn’t freeze this recipe as the tomatoes may become too watery after thawing. However, the filling freezes well.
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Hollow out 4 large tomatoes, keeping the tops and transferring the juicy seeds and inside flesh to a medium mixing bowl. Reserve everything!
Dice 1 peeled carrot, ½ a yellow onion, and 2 celery sticks into small pieces to make mirepoix (which is a combination of diced veggies used to flavor a recipe). Pour 1 ½ Tbsp olive oil into a saucepan with 1½ tsp salt, ½ tsp pepper, ½ tsp red pepper flakes, ½ Tsp Italian herbs, and the diced carrots, onions, and celery.
Once cooked down, about 5 minutes or until veggies are softened and glossy, add the insides from the tomatoes, 1 diced zucchini, 1 sprig of rosemary, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 Tbsp of apple cider vinegar and simmer of on medium heat uncovered until a chunky filling forms and some of the juices cook down, about 10 min.
Add ¼ cups of bread crumbs, 1 can of white cannellini beans, and an 8-oz can of tomato sauce. Stir until combined. Cook for 3 minutes.
Turn off heat and fold in ½ a cup of shredded Italian cheese blend. Set aside.
Place hollowed out tomatoes in a lightly oiled baking dish. Fill each hollowed out tomato with the cheesy white bean filling and put their tomato “lids” on.
Fill in around each tomato with any extra filling. Brush remaining ½ Tbsp of olive oil on top of all 4 tomatoes and cover the entire baking dish lightly with tinfoil. Bake for 15 min at 375°F.
Remove tinfoil and bake an additional 15 minutes. Broil your baked stuffed tomatoes on high for the last 3 minutes to get some color on top of the tomatoes, if needed. Serve each tomato over pasta or rice.
You NEED to try these protein-packed Tuscan white bean stuffed tomatoes the next time you’re craving something warm, hearty, and delicious!
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Porcupine meatballs are a fun twist on a traditional meatball recipe. These tasty meatballs are made with ground beef, rice, onion and seasonings then baked in a rich tomato sauce. So zesty and delicious, and ready in only an hour!
Chicken cacciatore is an easy and delicious recipe to make. Whether made in the oven, on the stove, or in the crockpot, this recipe is a family favorite every time!
