Quick Pickled Carrots

Learn how to make quick pickled carrots! Crunchy, tangy, and refreshing, they're a delicious snack or addition to salads, appetizer boards, and more.

Pickled carrots don’t get as much love as dill pickles or pickled red onions do, and I’m really not sure why. They can add crunch to a salad, acidity to a sandwich, or unexpected depth to a simple crudité platter.  They’re even great straight from the jar. Dripping with fridge-cold brine, pickled carrots are snappy, tangy, earthy, and sweet. You won’t find a more refreshing snack. So, if you’ve never tried pickled carrots before, make this recipe! It’s insanely easy—the prep takes under 15 minutes—and it’s so delicious. These quick pickled carrots keep for up to 2 weeks in the…

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Homemade Tortilla Chips

Learn how to make homemade tortilla chips with this step-by-step recipe! They're super crispy and flavorful. Enjoy them with your favorite dip!

If you have a bag of stale tortillas hanging out on your counter, don’t toss them. Instead, make homemade tortilla chips! These homemade tortilla chips are crispy, flavorful, and light as air. Made with just 3 ingredients—corn tortillas, salt, and oil—they’re super simple to make, and they taste 10 times better than any store-bought tortilla chips I’ve tried. I can easily devour a handful plain, but the crunchy chips stand up nicely to dips like salsa and guacamole too. They’re the perfect snack for game day, Cinco de Mayo, or a taco night. Keep reading to learn how to make…

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Peanut Sauce

This peanut sauce recipe is easy to make in just 5 minutes! Creamy, sweet, and spicy, it's delicious as a dipping sauce and on noodles, salads, and more.

This peanut sauce recipe is so tasty that you’ll want to eat it straight off a spoon! Inspired by the Thai peanut sauce from my go-to takeout spot, it has an amazing creamy texture, with a nutty, bright, and spicy flavor from peanut butter, lime, and sriracha. The ingredient list is short and sweet, so you can stir this sauce together in 5 minutes. Try it on peanut noodles, rice bowls, or as a dipping sauce for fresh spring rolls. You’ll be hooked! What is in Thai Peanut Sauce? Though this peanut sauce recipe draws inspiration from Indonesian and Thai…

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Irish Soda Bread

This Irish soda bread recipe is quick to make with simple ingredients like baking soda and buttermilk—no yeast here! It's soft, crusty, and delicious.

This Irish soda bread recipe is the quickest, easiest way I know to make a great loaf of bread at home. Its leavening agent is baking soda, not yeast, so you can get the dough into the oven in under 20 minutes. No rising required! It bakes up with a crisp, golden brown crust and a tender crumb that’s studded with sweet dried currants. Make it for St. Patrick’s Day…and then, keep making it! This Irish soda bread recipe is way too simple and way too good to just be a once-a-year treat. Irish Soda Bread Ingredients Here’s what you’ll…

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Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower

These air fryer buffalo cauliflower bites are the BEST appetizer or game day snack! They're crispy, saucy, and spicy. You won't be able to get enough!

This air fryer buffalo cauliflower is the ULTIMATE game day snack. It’s saucy, spicy, and crispy, the kind of finger food that packs a ton of flavor into a single bite. If you still need snack recs for the Super Bowl next weekend, here’s mine: make this! I based this recipe on the baked buffalo cauliflower I shared last fall. After I posted it, I heard from so many of you asking for an air fryer version. I am SO GLAD I tried one, because this air fryer buffalo cauliflower might be even better than the oven version (which was…

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35 Best Party Dip Recipes

Throwing a party? You need some easy dip recipes in your back pocket! Find our 35 best below. They include spinach artichoke dip, guacamole, and more!

If you’re looking for dip recipes for your next party or gathering, you’re in the right place! I’ve rounded up 35 of my best below. Some, like spinach artichoke dip, are creamy and cheesy. Others, like homemade salsa, are zesty and bright. But all of these dip recipes have one thing in common: they’re serious crowd-pleasers. Whether you’re throwing a Super Bowl party, a holiday celebration, or a chill summer bbq, you can’t go wrong with any of these fun, flavorful dip recipes. You and your guests will love them. Pass the chips! Our Best Dip Recipes Spinach Artichoke Dip This…

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Breakfast Egg Muffins

Fluffy and flavorful, these veggie and egg muffins are a delicious, protein-packed breakfast. Make them ahead for a quick and easy morning meal!

Savory breakfast people, these egg muffins are for you! Fluffy, flavorful, and studded with veggies and cheese, they’re essentially mini frittatas that you bake in a muffin pan. I love them because they’re a) adorable, b) delicious, and c) perfect for meal prep! If you feel like your make-ahead breakfast rotation leans too far to the sweet side (with overnight oats, breakfast cookies, granola bars, etc.), then you’ll love having these egg muffins in the mix. Egg Muffins Ingredients Here’s what you’ll need to make this egg muffins recipe: Eggs, of course! 9 large eggs yield the perfect amount of…

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Vegan Banana Muffins

These vegan banana muffins are incredibly moist, soft, and flavorful—all without dairy or eggs! They're easy to make with simple ingredients.

These vegan banana muffins are just as good as any made with dairy or eggs! They have a moist, tender texture and sweet banana flavor that always makes me reach for a second…and sometimes even a third. They’re a delicious breakfast or snack, and if you fold some chocolate chips into the batter, they can even pass as dessert. Freezer-friendly, easy to make, and entirely plant-based, this vegan banana muffins recipe has been one of my favorite treats for years. Try it the next time you have ripe bananas you need to use up. I think you’ll love it! Vegan…

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Green Smoothie

My favorite green smoothie recipe! This healthy, delicious drink is easy to make in the blender, and it's packed with leafy greens and fresh fruit.

I make this green smoothie recipe at least once a week. Packed with baby spinach, citrus, and banana, it’s a delicious way to fill up on fruits and vegetables…and it’s easy to blend together in just 5 minutes. Thick, frosty, and lightly sweet, this nutritious smoothie practically tastes like dessert. Try it once, and it’ll have a permanent spot in your healthy breakfast and snack rotation! Another reason to love this simple green smoothie? It’s totally customizable! Below, I’m sharing some of my favorite ingredient substitutions and add-ins so that you can make this recipe your own. I can’t wait to…

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Jalapeño Popper Dip

This jalapeño popper dip is an addictive party appetizer or game day snack! Crispy bread crumbs and melty cheese top a warm, creamy, spicy dip.

This jalapeño popper dip is the ultimate party appetizer! It’s creamy, cheesy, and tangy, with a delicious spicy kick. Topped with crispy panko bread crumbs and served warm, it’s a HUGE crowd pleaser. I love this recipe because it delivers everything you love about jalapeño poppers, but it’s so much easier to make. Instead of stuffing each individual jalapeño, you simply chop up the peppers and stir them into the dip. And the best part? You can do almost all the prep ahead! Make this jalapeño popper dip for your next party or game day get-together. I think you’ll love…

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Homemade Buffalo Sauce

Learn how to make buffalo sauce! Rich, spicy, and tangy, this easy homemade version rivals any store-bought wing sauce I've tried.

Let’s talk buffalo sauce! This famous wing sauce is rich, tangy, and spicy. I recently tested out a homemade version for this buffalo cauliflower recipe, and I love the bold flavor so much that I’ve been using it in other ways too. As a dip for sweet potato fries or air fryer French fries, slathered on a black bean burger… If you love punchy flavors and lots of heat, then I think you’ll go nuts for this buffalo sauce recipe. But I’m getting ahead of myself. What is buffalo sauce, anyway? I’ll start by saying that it has nothing to…

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