comment icon 142 more comments This (vegan) creamy roasted red pepper pasta is just such a gift. It wins all categories: creamy, amazing texture; savory, rich taste; shortness of ingredient lists; versatility; ease of preparation; nutritional punch. IT HAS EVERYTHING. We’ve done the creamy red pepper sauce thing before, a few times – like here, with cashews and roasted cauliflower, and here, with almond milk and zucchini noodles, and here, with the butter and fettuccine and shrimp....

Baked Panko Parmesan Chicken Recipe This is some of the best chicken I’ve made in ages. I make a lot of chicken, but this was truly special. The coating is extra crispy. You think you’re eating chicken that’s been fried, but it hasn’t been! The secret is using panko bread crumbs. They’re extra crispy bread crumbs sold near regular bread crumbs in your regular grocery store, and they make all the difference!...

If you’re like me and survive off of easy 30-minute meals, try my Chicken Fajita Pasta or Easy Beef Stroganoff. You know dinner is a winner when the toddler asks for seconds, and that’s what always happens when we make BBQ Chicken Wraps at our house. I love that I can make prepare the filling in the morning so dinner is even easier during the evening rush. My kids can even help me prepare it, or make them for us!...

If you love sandwich recipes, try our Monte Cristo Sandwich, Croque Madame, or a Lobster Roll! I can never pass up a good Cuban Sandwich when I see one on the menu, and after some testing I’m happy to share this easy Cubano recipe you can make from home! A Cuban sandwich typically contains ham and pork with a mojo marinade, cheese, mustard and pickles, toasted into a pressed sandwich....

comment icon 261 more comments And luhhhhve is for the way I eat it all. ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡ <– just to make sure you’re getting where I’m going here. How To Make Our Mushroom Pasta: In order to really fill out the picture on this heavenly date night mushroom pasta with goat cheese, you need to know this about us: we are pretty traditional in our marriage/home owner roles. Bjork does outside stuff like shoveling snow and mowing the lawn, and I do the inside stuff like cooking and eating small bites of leftovers out of the fridge....

These are locally grown mushrooms from a San Diego area farmer’s market. I never used to be a big mushroom lover growing up, but times have changed. I’m definitely a fungi fan now. My mom isn’t fond of ‘shrooms and she rarely made anything with them, and I wasn’t exposed to them much, but I’ve changed that. I eat them on salads, use them in stir frys, use them in casseroles, and eat them by themselves....

We LOVE our pizzas here at TBFS, so don’t miss our popular BBQ Chicken, Chicken Alfredo, or pesto veggie pizza! My husband insisted on ordering Papa John’s Cheeseburger Pizza one day, and while it’s not the type of pizza I would have ordered, I decided to give it a try. I’m glad I did, cause it’s a new favorite. Something about the sauce, crumbled meat, and pickle combo on crispy pizza crust is just spot on!...

After a nice dinner, especially if you have guests over, I love the simplicity of a homemade mousse or pudding, served with fresh berries on top. I love that you can make it a day or more in advance, saving on prep time. If you really want to take it next level, serve it with this Berry Cake. How to Make Lemon Mousse: Fill a large saucepan with a few inches of water and bring to a simmer over medium heat....

Crispy Chicken Wings in the Air Fryer Were you gifted an air fryer for the holidays and are wondering what to make first with it? Or are you one of those people who does not fry anything in the house? Like me! Or are you just someone who loves crispy chicken wings, the tangy zip of hot steamy buffalo sauce, and find them irresistible? Look no further than this easy recipe for crispy air fryer chicken wings!...

Fluffy Dairy-Free Pancake Recipe If you think that dairy-free pancakes means you’re going to be eating lead balloons, think again. The pancakes are soft, light, fluffy, and are new all-time favorites. In the past, I’ve tried making dairy-free pancakes and have ended up with items (can’t even call them pancakes) that ranged from thin and flimsy to dense and heavy. And all of them went directly into the trash. I’ve had good luck with other blueberry and fruity breakfast items, and I’m glad I attempted dairy-free blueberry pancakes again....

Fresh Summer Quinoa Salad Recipe If you’re looking for a light and refreshing quinoa vegetable salad that makes use of fresh, summery ingredients, this is the one. It’s easy, healthy, ready in 30 minutes, and packed with texture and flavors galore. There’s lightly caramelized sweet yellow onions and fresh green onions to boost the savory flavor, while nectarines and fresh sweet corn add a sweeter touch. I love salty-and-sweet desserts so why not do the same with my salads?...

Susan and I love marshmallows like nobody’s business. The only way I could possibly like these even more is by using sunflower seed butter rather than PB. My wheels are already turning for when I get home to San Diego….haha! GF Peanut Butter Marshmallow Bars (Vegetarian) with Vegan Chocolate Frosting 1/ 2 bag Marshmallows (150 grams, approximately). Sweet and Sara brand is vegan. 1/2 bag Butterscotch Chips (100 grams, approximately)....

Easy Cherry Turnovers with Puff Pastry These turnovers are so good that people will think you bought them from a local bakery. Except they’re super easy and ready in 20 minutes. These are the best cherry turnovers I’ve ever had and you can pretend you slaved over them if you think it will bring you and that new purse or pair of shoes you have your eye on one step closer to being a done deal....

comment icon 29 more comments Get ready to find yourself sprinkling these magnificent crispies on every single meal from here on out. Need a little extra textural somethin’ somethin’ on top of some pasta? These are perfect. Some crunch in your salad but not looking for big hunky croutons? Yep yep. Thinking about sprinkling those on top of a beautifully baked or grilled fish? Ding ding, what a win! Have we been known to eat these perfectly golden, exquisitely crisped and herby breadcrumbs in a bowl like cereal?...

comment icon 53 more comments Gooey Monkey Bread. With caramel sauce. Made from scratch. Or not, I guess, if you’d rather not? There’s always those canned biscuits you could use if you’re short on time (been there). Or overwhelmed with life (also been there). Or hangry (do I even need to say?). But guys. Here’s my pitch: I really think you should go for the made-from-scratch version this year. We can handle this!...

Chocolate Chip Marshmallow Cookie Pie I love making cookie pies because they’re so much faster and easier than making cookies. No individual dough balls to form and there’s no need to chill the dough. The cookie cake pie is ready from start to finish in 30 minutes. Music to my impatient ears. But the best part is that if you love the gooey center bites of chocolate chip cookies that are slightly underbaked and oozing with chocolate, you’re going to be in heaven with this marshmallow cookie pie....

We have so many amazing healthy Burger sandwich recipes on TBFS, like our Quinoa Burger, Black Bean Burger, Turkey Burgers, French Onion Burgers, or Greek Burgers with Feta Aioli! How to make a Grilled Chicken Sandwich: Grill Chicken: Mix seasonings together. Lightly coat chicken breast halves in oil then sprinkle seasonings all over both sides of the chicken. Cook chicken for 3-5 minutes on each side, until cooked through (160 degrees F)....

Healthy Grilled Steak Kabobs Recipe I can’t believe Memorial Day is right around the corner. Hello summer, hello grilling season! Nothing says summer like grilling, and what better thing to throw on the grill than some juicy steak kabobs? In addition to tender top sirloin, I loaded up these beef kabobs with bell peppers, red onions, zucchini, and pineapple. It’s a summery meal on a stick — vegetables, fruit, and protein all in one....

But in the meantime, it was great going for a 20 minute run this morning in a sports bra and shorts. I run because I love to feel the breeze in my hair and the freedom that running gives me; more the mental break that no one “needs me” for those 20 minutes and I am all alone except for my trusty companion in the stroller of course, but I can just let my thoughts drift without too much interruption....

I love making Halloween recipes each year, like Halloween Brownies, Witch Hat Cupcakes, Halloween Pizzas, Halloween Cupcakes, or Pumpkin Cupcakes! How to make Spider Cookies: Make chocolate chip cookie dough: Bake chocolate chip cookies, and immediately after pulling the hot cookies out of the oven, place 3-4 chocolate chips on each cookie with the point facing up. Melt additional chocolate chips in a double boiler or a glass bowl in the microwave heating on low, stirring every 30 seconds until melted....