coconut and date carrot cake

coconut and date carrot cake

How to Become a Successful Blogger The Advantages of Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney I understand that sharing a new recipe for carrot cake the day after Easter is as useful as introducing a fresh latke recipe during Hanukkah or unveiling an impeccable buche de noel on December 26th. I had initially planned to release…

Classic Tomato Sandwiches

Classic Tomato Sandwiches

Tomato sandwiches are a summertime staple. With juicy ripe tomatoes, creamy mayonnaise, and soft bread, they’re a simple summer delight! The post Classic Tomato Sandwiches appeared first on Budget Bytes. This blog post is more of a love letter to my favorite summer meal than a “recipe.” Tomato sandwiches are one of the first foods…

Bruschetta Pasta

Bruschetta Pasta

Bruschetta pasta is super light and fresh, featuring ripe tomatoes, aromatic basil, and a quick and easy balsamic vinaigrette. The post Bruschetta Pasta appeared first on Budget Bytes. I live off of cold pasta salads this time of year, so this week I made this really simple and delicious Bruschetta Pasta, which is just a…

Easy Vegan Recipes

Easy Vegan Recipes

We’ve put together 16 of our best easy vegan recipes, including vegan recipes for dinner, vegan soup, vegan noodle recipes and more! The post Easy Vegan Recipes appeared first on Budget Bytes. If you love vegan recipes that are easy to make, super flavorful, and budget-friendly…then this roundup is just for you! We’ve put together…

Zucchini Muffins

Zucchini Muffins

These irresistible Zucchini Muffins are fluffy, super moist and the perfect way to use up your generous supply of summer zucchini! The post Zucchini Muffins appeared first on Budget Bytes. This recipe goes out to all of my fellow zucchini lovers who have an abundance of zucchini growing in their gardens right now. Or maybe…

Chilaquiles

Chilaquiles

These budget-friendly Chilaquiles are made with crispy, homemade tortilla chips soaked in a flavorful red enchilada sauce and served with loads of toppings. The post Chilaquiles appeared first on Budget Bytes. Chilaquiles are a hearty, delicious, and easy-to-make Mexican breakfast dish that’ll knock your socks off! These budget-friendly bad boys are made with crispy tortilla…

Arroz Con Salchichas (Puerto Rican Rice With Sausage)

Arroz Con Salchichas (Puerto Rican Rice With Sausage)

This Puerto Rican Arroz Con Salchichas recipe is a budget-friendly quick weeknight meal of rice and sausage that’s filling and flavorful! The post Arroz Con Salchichas (Puerto Rican Rice With Sausage) appeared first on Budget Bytes. Arroz Con Salchichas, or Puerto Rican Rice and Sausage, is one of my favorite pantry meals because it’s comforting,…

Easy Kale Recipes

Easy Kale Recipes

We’ve gathered 14 of our best easy kale recipes, including delicious kale salad recipes, hearty kale soup recipes, and simple kale pasta recipes! The post Easy Kale Recipes appeared first on Budget Bytes. We’re big Kale fans over here and we love finding creative ways to use this leafy green in our weekly meals. And…

Cheese Danish

Cheese Danish

This buttery, flaky, and budget-friendly Cheese Danish recipe is ridiculously easy to make and can be on your table in under a half hour. The post Cheese Danish appeared first on Budget Bytes. This buttery, flaky, vanilla-scented Cheese Danish recipe is so ridiculously delicious that Beth hasn’t stopped talking about it since I made it…

Salmorejo

Salmorejo

Salmorejo is a cold Spanish soup that’s delicious, creamy, easy to make, and a great way to use up summer tomatoes and day-old bread! The post Salmorejo appeared first on Budget Bytes. Salmorejo is a classic chilled Spanish soup that’s delicious, creamy, and a fabulous way to use up summer tomatoes and day-old bread! I…

Homemade Tartar Sauce

Homemade Tartar Sauce

My Homemade Tartar Sauce Recipe will elevate your favorite seafood dishes and couldn’t be easier to make. And I’ve got the secret to making restaurant-quality seafood sauce better than your favorite seafood restaurant. My creamy tarter sauce only takes a few minutes to make, and once you taste it you’ll never by the jarred variety……

Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich

Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich

You’re going to love my Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich. The tender, juicy chicken breast, wrapped in a crunchy coating and brushed with the Nashville hot sauce, is legendary and not to be missed. The star of the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich recipe is definitely the crispy chicken cutlet. Marinated in a spicy buttermilk mixture, it’s……

Classic Potato Salad Recipe

Classic Potato Salad Recipe

My Classic Potato Salad Recipe is the perfect side dish for picnics, backyard barbecues, or a family dinner night. This creamy potato salad goes with everything from hot dogs, to steaks and my easy recipe is guaranteed to bring smiles to your dinner table. This is the perfect potato salad for just about any event……

Mushroom Swiss Smash Burger

Mushroom Swiss Smash Burger

When it comes to juicy, tender, tasty hamburgers, you can’t beat smash burgers, and my Mushroom Swiss Smash Burger is even more delicious with the addition of savory sautéed mushrooms. Swiss cheese and mushrooms go so well together and make a great burger combination. If you’ve never tried a Mushroom Swiss Smash Burger, get ready……

Easy Sponge Cake Recipe

Easy Sponge Cake Recipe

My easy sponge cake recipe is a light and airy cake, that you’ll use to create many of your favorite homemade desserts. This fluffy sponge cake is perfect for strawberry shortcake, and serve it with my strawberry coulis for a simple elegant dessert. You’re going to love this simple vanilla sponge cake. It’s one of……

Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing couldn’t be easier to make and with a tangy flavor and creamy texture, you won’t get in store-bought ranch dressing. The fresh herbs and seasonings make this creamy dressing irresistibly delicious. My homemade buttermilk ranch dressing is about as close to everyones favorite hidden valley ranch, just without all the unnecessary……

Easy Strawberry Coulis

Easy Strawberry Coulis

My easy Strawberry Coulis recipe takes minutes to make and only uses three simple ingredients. This luscious simple strawberry sauce is the perfect topping for cakes, cheesecake, ice cream, crepes, waffles, and pancakes, or just about thing you want to add the sweet fresh flavor of strawberries to. You can even use it to make strawberry……

Easy Smoked Baby Back Ribs

Easy Smoked Baby Back Ribs

If your looking for the best fall-off-the-bone Smoked Baby Back Ribs, look no further. You’re going to love my easy smoked baby back ribs recipe. Using simple ingredients for the dry rub, and cooked low, my recipe will reward you with tender, juicy ribs with a smoky flavor, that will have your friends and family……

Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

Rich, chocolaty, creamy, and delicious, my Chocolate Buttercream Frosting recipe is the perfect frosting for birthday cakes, cupcakes, or just to turn your favorite box cake mix into a culinary masterpiece. When it comes to Chocolate Buttercream Frosting, nothing beats my version of this Classic American Buttercream Frosting recipe. If you love chocolate frostings, make……

Smoked Beef Short Ribs

Smoked Beef Short Ribs

My Smoked Beef Short Ribs are cooked low and slow to make each bite melt in your mouth deliciousness. Seasoned with a simple beef rub, your whole family is going to love the rich beefy flavor of these incredibly tender smoked short ribs. My smoked beef short rib recipe couldn’t be easier to make. But,……

Homemade Taco Seasoning

Homemade Taco Seasoning

Making homemade taco seasoning blend couldn’t be easier. And after making homemade taco seasoning, you’ll never use store-bought again. It’s just that good! My homemade taco seasoning can be used for so much more than just tacos. It can be used to season meats and seafood for grilling, roasting, or pan-searing. It’s a flavorful, rich……

Easy Enchilada Sauce Recipe

Easy Enchilada Sauce Recipe

My quick and easy Enchilada Sauce recipe is made using simple pantry ingredients and takes less than 20 minutes to make. You’ll never buy store-bought enchilada sauce again after one taste of my bold and tangy with the authentic flavor you love. My Tex-Mex Enchilada Sauce recipe can be used with many of your favorite Mexican recipes. It’s……

Smoked Country Style Ribs

Smoked Country Style Ribs

Wouldn’t you love to sit down to a plateful of my tender, juicy, Smoked Country Style Ribs? Coated with a savory pork rub and finished with a tangy barbecue sauce for the perfect combination of sweet and spicy. With just a few minutes of prep work, you’ll have my country-style ribs in the smoker, and……

Smoked Hot Dogs

Smoked Hot Dogs

If you’ve never tried Smoked Hot Dogs, you don’t know what you’re missing! Juicy, tender beef franks, lightly seasoned with just a hit of smoke, will elevate your next barbecue to a whole other level of deliciousness. If you never thought of smoking hot dogs, you’re not alone. But my smoked hot dog recipe is……

Smoked Chicken Leg Quarters

Smoked Chicken Leg Quarters

You don’t have to be a pitmaster to make smoked chicken leg quarters. It’s easier than you think. Perfectly seasoned with a dry rub and smoked at a low temperature creates a tender, juicy, smoky chicken leg quarters that your whole family will love! Super moist and tender, you’ll love the sweet-smoke flavor of my……

Cinnamon Roll Cake

Cinnamon Roll Cake

If you love cinnamon rolls, then you’re absolutely going to love my Cinnamon Roll Cake! This sweet and moist cake with a vanilla drizzle has all of the delicious, ooey-gooey cinnamon flavors that your favorite homemade cinnamon rolls have without all time and effort. If you’re looking for a deliciously sweet breakfast or snack, my easy……

Gouda Mac and Cheese

Gouda Mac and Cheese

When it comes to comfort food, homemade Gouda Mac and Cheese is at the top of my list. Creamy gouda blended with sharp cheddar cheese makes a velvety sauce that will work its way into the nooks and crannies of the cooked macaroni, making each bite cheesy and delicious. My gouda mac and cheese recipe……

Easy Lemon Curd Recipe

Easy Lemon Curd Recipe

My lemon curd has a wonderful fresh lemon flavor with the perfect amount of sweetness to balance the tanginess of the lemon juice. Creamy, smooth, and oh-so-delicious, you’ll find many uses for my easy-to-make lemon curd recipe. Made with just six simple ingredients, my lemon curd is a lemon lovers dream come true. You’ll find……

Smoked Chicken Wings

Smoked Chicken Wings

You’re going to love the juicy meat and smoky flavor of my Smoked Chicken Wings. Tender chicken with a hint of cherry wood in every bite will make these crispy smoked chicken wings a hit at your next barbecue. My smoked chicken wing recipe couldn’t be easier to make. Just add the seasonings, let the……

Smoked Chicken Thighs

Smoked Chicken Thighs

If you’re looking for the best-smoked chicken thighs, look no further. Smoking the perfectly seasoned slow-cooked chicken thighs yields tender, juicy, dark meat that your whole family will love. And with just a few minutes of prep, it’s one of the easiest chicken recipes you’ll ever make! My simple recipe for smoked chicken thighs couldn’t……

Sour Cream Pound Cake

Sour Cream Pound Cake

If you’re looking for the best sour cream pound cake, look no further. This rich, buttery pound cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. The moist crumb of this dense cake makes it a pound cake lover’s dream come true. My sour cream pound cake recipe has been well-tested by family and friends across……

Split Pea Soup with Ham

Split Pea Soup with Ham

Split pea soup with ham is perfect for lunch or a light dinner. This creamy and delicious soup made with green split peas, flavorful broth, and smoky ham is one of my favorite soup recipes, and I know it will be one of yours too. Your family is going to love this comforting soup, it’s……

Smoked Chicken Legs

Smoked Chicken Legs

Summer is calling, and my Smoked Chicken Legs is a delicious way to celebrate the season. Smoky, juicy, and tender, seasoned with a simple dry rub that makes the dark meat of these smoked chicken drumsticks irresistibly delicious. You don’t have to be a grill master to make my smoked chicken legs. I used an……

Beer and Food Pairing Guide

Beer and Food Pairing Guide

If you’re looking for the right brew to go with your meal, my Beer and Food Pairing guide will help you navigate through the many choices. Nothing beats a delicious home-cooked meal, but many believe a meal is not complete until you have a complimentary beverage to go with it. For many people, that means……

Best Cheese Manicotti Recipe

Best Cheese Manicotti Recipe

Cheese Manicotti is truly comfort food. Tender manicotti noodles stuffed with a blend of three kinds of cheese, baked in a hearty marinara sauce, and topped with melted mozzarella make this dish a delicious meal the whole family will love. Making pasta dishes like your favorite Italian restaurant is easier than you think. My cheese……

Garlic Herb Lamb Chops

Garlic Herb Lamb Chops

Garlic herb lamb chops marinated in a blend of garlic, rosemary, thyme, cracked black pepper, and aromatics infused with olive oil for a lamb chop bursting with flavor. Pan-seared, creating a tender and juicy, flavorful lamb chop that is guaranteed to be better than your favorite high-end restaurant. Creating Restaurant Quality dishes in your own……