Recipes tagged as:

homemade

Pesto Sauce with Basil and Walnuts

Water and lemon juice are the magic ingredients I've been missing in my homemade pesto sauce all this time! Seriously, I was wondering why my pesto always turns out so thick and clumpy, but never thought to add water or lemon juice. They sure made a big difference though Today... (see the full recipe!)

Homemade Tomato Soup

This was my first time making homemade tomato soup, and my whole family loved it! Definitely different (much much better) than that canned tomato soup I used to eat in college----the kind that gets clumpy and yucky-looking when it cools down. This soup is healthy, creamy... (see the full recipe!)

Lemon Blueberry Muffins

Ingredients (makes 12 muffins): 1 C. all purpose flour 1/2 C. whole wheat flour 3/4 C. white sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 2 tsp. baking powder 1/3 C. applesauce 1 egg 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 1 Tbsp. lemon zest 1/3 C. milk 1 C. fresh blueberries For a lemony glaze, 2 Tbsp. lemon... (see the full recipe!)

Barbecue Chicken

Just so you know, this is one of my family's favorite baked chicken recipes. My husband said it was definitely restaurant quality or better. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do! Ingredients (4 servings): 4 chicken thighs 1 1/2 Tbsp. brown sugar 1 1/2 Tbsp.... (see the full recipe!)

The Super Muffin (with Blueberries)

My husband bought me a muffin pan! I have been wanting one for quite some time now, and once I got it, I realized I have never made muffins before, so the search for recipes/muffin making tips went on... Here is the first recipe I tried out. The muffins turned out great and it... (see the full recipe!)

Quick and Easy Pizza Crust

Ingredients:  .25 oz yeast 1 tsp. white sugar 1 C. warm water (a little warmer than lukewarm) 2 1/2 C. all purpose flour 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 tsp. salt 1-2 Tsp. crushed Oregano Instructions: Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Dissolve yeast and sugar in the warm water in... (see the full recipe!)

Parmesan and Parsley Potato Wedges

Ingredients (makes about 4 large servings): 4 large Russett potatoes (washed) 2 Tbsp. canola oil 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1/2 tsp. dried Rosemary (crushed) 1 tsp. garlic powder about 1/3 C. fresh parsley, chopped (or a few pinches of dried parsley flakes) about 2... (see the full recipe!)

Turkey and Black Bean Chili

Ingredients (makes about 8 servings): 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil 1.25 lb. ground turkey 1 onion, chopped (about 1 C.) 2 Tbsp. chili powder 1 tsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. dried, crushed oregano 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 2 C. Swanson chicken stock 1 C.... (see the full recipe!)