'Everything' Salad

September 5, 2020 Amanda Plott

This 'Everything' Salad is just that, everything. It’s based off the famous ‘'Everything' bagels that are known for their ‘everything’ seasoning that you can now buy at just about any grocery store. While I’m not generally a fan of croutons, I decided to grab some of the bagels and use them to make croutons for the salad. That paired with a homemade dijon dressing and some cream cheese makes for one great salad.

I decided to leave this salad meatless, making it a great option for a meatless Monday meal, but feel free to add some chicken or whatever other protein you might enjoy to the salad. This salad would also be great for a meal prep lunch box. Make it ahead of time and enjoy through the week!…

Hot & Sour Soup

September 2, 2020 Amanda Plott

I’ve gotten to where I make veggie sushi about once a week, or at least once every couple of weeks. This Hot & Sour Soup is an easy and delicious side to pair with the sushi. It’s super quick and easy to make all in one pot and it tastes even better than the one you order with take out. What’s even better is that you get to have control over just how hot or sour your soup is in the end.

I have seen a little difference in hot and soup soup out there. This one, to me, is more of a mixture between egg drop and hot and sour. I’m totally fine with that. I love egg drop soup as much as I do hot and sour. But, it is worth noting that you do DROP EGGS into this soup. It can be a scary thought, but I promise it’s easy peasy!…

Apple Cider Bundt Cake

August 31, 2020 Amanda Plott

It’s been a weird year, and it looks as if it will continue to be a weird year through to the very end. Even with all the craziness that’s going on in the world, it keeps turning and the seasons keep changing. As we loop back around into Fall, one of my favorite times of year, I’m more than excited to start using seasonal flavors like pumpkin and apple!

For me, it’s not quite time to break out the pumpkins, so I decided to start off on the lighter end with apples! This Apple Cider Bundt Cake is fairly easy to make and bakes up beautifully in no time at all. It’s loaded with apple goodness and the warm spices of apple cider, making it perfect for Fall…

Crispy Baked Chicken Taquitos

August 29, 2020 Amanda Plott

I love taquitos. You know the ones. The ones in the freezer section that you bake at home and end up with a plate of several perfectly rolled crisp taquitos loaded with beef, chicken, or beans and cheese. My problem though has always been that they were almost impossible for me to get right at home. That is until now.

Did you know that there is a trick to making them? My problem in the past has always been that the tortillas split and crack down the sides while baking. And let’s face it, there isn’t much worse than a cracked taquito! Well, I’m happy to say that I’ve learned the trick and will share it with you…

Easy Cheesy Spinach Strata (Sponsored)

August 26, 2020 Amanda Plott

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Even with times as they are, the world keeps on turning and life continues! It seemed like the world slowed down there for a while, but now it feels like the pace of life and living is picking back up again. With the new school year and new way of schooling hot on our heels, I thought it would be a great time to start planning meals that are quick, easy, and made with just a handful of kitchen staples.

I’ve made strata before, but this one is super simple. All you need is 6 ingredients and a few minutes of hands on time. The fridge and the oven do everything else in between! This Easy Cheesy Spinach Strata can be put together ahead of time and then tossed into the oven to bake when you are ready to enjoy it. Plus, it’s one of those meals that’s good for any time of day; breakfast, lunch, or dinner!…

Pineapple Upside-Down Monkey Bread

August 23, 2020 Amanda Plott

Pineapple upside-down cake is one of my favorites, and in keeping with the Hawaiian and pineapple theme of the week, I thought a fun Hawaiian themed take on monkey bread would be perfect! This week treat is relatively easy to make and tastes just like the cake. One of the best parts, is that with it being monkey bread, you automatically have an excuse to eat it for breakfast or brunch!

I love monkey bread because it’s the perfect family-friendly sharable dish. And even if it may be a little messy, it’s great for little fingers and mouths to grab and eat!…