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Bite-sized Mini Quiche are always a hit, and they’re so easy to make! A creamy, flavorful ham and cheese egg filling bakes in a flaky pie crust for the most wonderful melt-in-your-mouth brunch treat. Serve these as hors d’oeuvres, a grab-and-go breakfast or a perfectly portioned snack and watch them disappear!

These mini quiches are so fun, but we love a full-sized quiche too! They’re versatile, great for making ahead of time and always super filling. Try this tasty Ham and Cheese Quiche, this simple, yet delicious Asparagus Quiche, or this Cheesy Zucchini Quiche next!

Mini Quiche Recipe

Delectable mini quiche bites with a fluffy egg texture and flaky, buttery crust are always on the menu if I’m hosting a special brunch! Whether for Easter, baby showers, bridal showers or Christmas morning these are everyone’s favorite appetizer. They’re also great for lunch or dinner with some simple sides. Plus, they’re completely customizable! You can change up the recipe and use bacon instead of ham, or make them vegetarian by replacing the meat with sautéed veggies.

Quiche cups look so elegant and fancy that you may think they’re complicated to make, but they are actually so easy. Use a premade crust, and these only require about 20 minutes of prep. They keep for days and even freeze well, so you can make them in advance to enjoy throughout the week, or have them ready-to-go ahead of an event or holiday gathering. Pair your mini quiche with our quick 45-minute cinnamon rolls, a fruit salad and muffins or mini pancakes for a complete brunch spread!

Ingredients Needed

You only need a handful of simple ingredients for this mini quiche recipe. You probably already have most of them in your kitchen! Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements.

Pie Crust: To make this recipe hassle-free, use a store-bought pie crust. However, if you’d rather make a homemade one, my grandma’s pie crust recipe is the best.  

Cheese: If you have the time, shred your cheese from a block for better flavor and melting. Any cheese works well, but we really like the taste of cheddar cheese in this recipe.

Ham: Use any cooked ham from your local grocery store, even deli ham works.

Chives: Adds a pop of color and freshness.

Eggs: You will need 3 room temperature eggs for this recipe. I always use large grade A eggs in my recipes.

Cream and Milk: A combination of heavy cream and whole milk will make the egg filling perfectly rich and creamy.

Salt & Black Pepper: Use salt and ground black pepper to bring out all of the fantastic flavors in these mini quiche.

How to Make Mini Quiche

These cute bites are really easy to prep. Cut out the crust and whip up the egg mixture, then the rest of the time is spent cooking in the oven! Your family and friends will adore this fun (and incredibly scrumptious) poppable breakfast option!

Prep: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a 24-count mini muffin pan with pan spray.

Make the Crust: Cut 24 2-inch circles from the pie crust, gathering the scraps and rolling it out again as needed to get all 24. Carefully press the pie crust circles into each well of the muffin pan. Don’t press them too hard, or they will be difficult to release. Also, be careful to not puncture the dough or your quiche will leak. Place the pan in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the quiche mixture and add-ins.

Combine the Filling: In a medium bowl, use a whisk or an immersion blender to combine the eggs, cream, milk, salt, and pepper. Transfer to a large liquid measuring cup for easy pouring. You may also use a small ladle to fill the little wells, but a measuring cup is easier.

Assemble and Bake

Fill the Crusts: Remove the muffin pan from the refrigerator and add a little bit of each add-in filling to each of the wells. Fill the wells to the brim of the pie crust with the quiche mixture.

Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, until the edges of the pastry are beginning to brown. Once they are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for 5-10 minutes. While they are still warm, carefully remove them from the pan. Your mini quiche should come out fairly easily, but if the egg mixture leaked at all, running the tip of a small paring knife around the edge can help loosen the quiche from the pan.

Cooked in less than 10 minutes, these perfectly glazed honey garlic air fryer salmon bites are so delicious. This is such a quick dinner, you will never want to cook salmon any other way!

We love salmon at our house! It’s healthy, cooks fast, and everyone looks forward to dinner when salmon is on the menu! Be sure to also try my Easy Salmon Croquettes, this incredible Brown Sugar Garlic Air Fryer Salmon, or this Baked Parmesan Garlic Herb Salmon!

Air Fryer Salmon Bites Recipe

These glazed honey garlic salmon bites will knock your socks off! The bite-sized salmon pieces get crispy and golden on the outside but stay flakey and moist on the inside. The marinade is a mixture of soy sauce, honey, garlic, and fresh lemon which make it similar to a teriyaki sauce.

Cooking in an air fryer is my favorite because of how convenient it is. With only 6 minutes in the air fryer, you’ll be eating in no time. I am convinced that the air fryer is the BEST way to cook salmon, and I can’t wait for you to try it. For more delicious air fryer recipes, check out my Tender and Juicy Chicken, this Perfect Air Fryer Steak, and these Homemade Air Fryer French Fries.

Ingredients Needed

This air fryer salmon bites recipe has the perfect mixture of sweet and savory. It marinates in an Asian-inspired sauce that is SO tasty! To find the exact measurements of ingredients, check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Skinless Salmon Filet: Atlantic, king, and sockeye salmon are the most common. Cut the salmon into 1-inch cubes.

Salt and Pepper: Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Soy Sauce: Low-sodium soy sauce, tamari, or coconut aminos are all great alternatives for soy sauce in this recipe.

Honey: Add sweetness to balance out the flavors in the marinade.

Garlic: Fresh minced garlic is best!

Lemon: The juice of one lemon for acidity in the marinade. Lime would also be delicious!

How to Make Air Fryer Salmon Bites

Making these air fryer salmon bites could not be any easier! This fail-proof recipe will be your go-to recipe for a fast weeknight meal.

Cube and Season the Salmon: Cut the salmon filet into one-inch cubes and season with salt and black pepper.

Mix the Marinade: In a medium-sized bowl add the soy sauce, honey, garlic, and lemon. Whisk together until smooth. Reserve 2 tablespoons of marinade to brush on the salmon during the cooking process.

Marinate the Salmon Bites: Add the salmon cubes to the marinade then toss to coat them evenly. Marinate for 20 minutes.

Cook in the Air Fryer: Place the marinated salmon bites in a single layer into the air fryer basket. Cook at 390 degrees Fahrenheit for 3 minutes. Open the air fryer and brush the reserved glaze on the salmon bites. Close the basket and cook for an additional 3 minutes. The internal temperature for salmon should be 125-130 degrees Fahrenheit.

Serve: Enjoy the salmon over rice with a side of vegetables!

This Homemade Taco Seasoning is so flavorful and takes less than 5 minutes to make. You will never buy taco seasoning from the store again!

Want to know what to make with this seasoning? Try these Taco Stuffed Peppers, this classic Taco Soup or this Rotel Dip with this homemade taco seasoning.

Taco Seasoning Recipe

Isn’t it the worst when you go to cook and don’t have the seasoning that you need for the recipe. That’s where homemade seasonings come in! If you don’t have store bought taco seasoning on hand, this recipe can be made in less that 5 minutes from classic seasonings that we all have in our pantry!

Once you try out this homemade recipe, you will never buy store bought again. These flavors make any taco have more flavor and make them taste SO much better! Try it out with this easy Taco Ring. It takes even the most simple recipe to the next level.

What is Taco Seasoning Mix Made of?

Taco Seasoning is made up of simple spices that, when they are mixed together, make the best flavor. Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for all of the exact measurements.

Chili Powder: This gives it some kick. Add more if you like your seasoning extra spicy!

Garlic Powder: The garlic powder complements all of the other flavors without being too overpowering.

Onion Powder: This is a subtle onion flavor that really stands out.

Dried Oregano: The oregano brings in a spicy but sweet flavoring.

Paprika: Paprika has a smokey flavor and helps add color to the taco seasoning.

Ground Cumin: This unique flavored seasoning adds lots of flavor with a little spice.

Salt and Black Pepper: These enhance all of the flavors in the recipe.

How to Make Your Own Taco Seasoning

You can also change the flavor up to have more or less heat depending on your preference. That’s the beauty of homemade seasonings, you can customize them to be however you want!

Mix spices together: Combine all the seasonings together in a bowl.

Store: Place the mixture in an airtight container.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day (or any day) with this delicious Guinness Chocolate Cake! It has the most wonderful fudgy flavor and tender texture that is complemented by a Bailey’s buttercream filling and a rich ganache frosting.

This dessert is a MUST try. If you’re a chocolate lover, like me, you will go crazy for every bite of this incredible sweet treat! If you want to try more unique chocolate desserts, we have so many good ones. Try this nostalgic ho ho cake, this fun whoopie pie cake, or this almost sinful tuxedo cake.

Guinness Chocolate Cake Recipe

This Guinness Chocolate Cake is decadent and sweet with the perfect boozy kick. If you’re looking for a dessert to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, this is it! The recipe features Guinness beer in the cake and the ganache frosting, and Irish cream in the buttercream filling. This is one of those recipes that’s absolutely heavenly, and one that you’ll be thinking about long after you’ve taken the last bite.

The Guinness gives the cake a fluffy texture and adds a slight malt flavor that pairs well with the chocolate without being overpowering. The buttercream spiked Bailey’s Irish cream tastes incredible and the creamy spiked ganache is the perfect finishing touch. If you’re making a full St. Patrick’s Day spread, be sure to check out our collection of all of the best St. Paddy’s Day recipes!

Ingredients Needed

The ingredient list for this Guinness cake recipe might look a bit long, but the ingredients are simple and mostly pantry staples. Plus, one bite of this flavorful, fluffy cake and you’ll see that it is so worth it! Exact measurements can be found at the end of the post in the recipe card!

Cake

Guinness Stout: Guinness extra stout or draught may be used. You can also use any favorite stout beer!

Sugar: Granulated sugar will perfectly sweeten the cake without overwhelming the flavor.

Cocoa Powder: Use regular unsweetened cocoa powder, not dutch process, to add depth and richness.

Vegetable Oil: For an extra moist crumb.

Eggs: Two large eggs will help bind all of the ingredients together. It’s best if they are room temperature for easy mixing.

Sour Cream: Use full-fat sour cream for the most wonderful moist texture.

Vanilla Extract: Adds warm subtle sweetness.

Flour: All-purpose flour will give the cake structure while keeping it nice and soft.

Baking Soda: Helps the layers rise properly while baking.

Salt: To balance the sweetness and bring out all of the delicious flavor.

Ganache

Chocolate: Use a high-quality semi-sweet chocolate like Ghirardelli or Guittard.

Heavy Cream: Makes it super creamy and irresistibly rich.

Guinness: For extra Irish flavor in the frosting.

Bailey’s Buttercream Filling

Salted Butter: Use softened butter as the foundation for the buttercream filling.

Powdered Sugar: Makes the buttercream sweet and smooth.

Bailey’s Irish Cream: Complements the Guinness cake with rich chocolate and vanilla flavors. 

How to Make a Guinness Chocolate Cake

Grab all of the ingredients and get ready to make one of the best cakes ever! This is such a special dessert and will be the hit of any party. Here’s how it all comes together:

Cake

Prep: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray two 8-inch round cake pans with pan spray and a parchment round, if desired.

Heat Guinness: In a small saucepan, heat the Guinness, sugar, and cocoa powder together over medium heat until all the sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and let it cool for 5-10 minutes.

Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the oil, eggs, sour cream, and vanilla. Once smooth whisk in the oil until fully combined.

Combine: Whisk the egg mixture into the sugar mixture until combined. Gently whisk in the flour, baking soda, and salt.

Bake: Divide the batter evenly into the two prepared cake pans and bake for 40-45 minutes, until the center of the cakes spring back when lightly pressed on or a toothpick comes out clean.

Cool: Let the cakes cool completely before wrapping them with plastic wrap and chilling them in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before assembling the cake. Cold cake is significantly easier to frost than warm or room-temperature cake.

Ganache

Simmer the Guinness: While the cake bakes, prepare the ganache by simmering the Guinness over low heat until reduced by half to ¼ cup. Add the cream to the pan and simmer until steaming.

Combine with Chocolate: Add the chocolate to a large bowl and pour the steaming liquid over it. Let the chocolate sit for 2 minutes before whisking until smooth and shiny. Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator to chill until the cakes are cooled and ready to be frosted.

Bailey’s Buttercream Filling

Mix: Use a hand mixer to beat the butter, powdered sugar, and Bailey’s together in a medium bowl until combined. Start with 3 tablespoons of Bailey’s and add a little more at a time until the buttercream is soft and fluffy, but not runny.

Assembly

Add Buttercream: Once the cakes are chilled and ready to be frosted, place one layer bottom side down on a cake plate or serving plate. Top with the buttercream and spread it evenly over the cake, leaving ¼-½ inch space around the perimeter of the cake so the buttercream doesn’t interfere with the ganache. Place the second layer of cake topside down on the buttercream.

Whip Ganache: Whip the chilled ganache with a hand mixer until soft and fluffy. Use it immediately to frost the cake, as it will set up and harden the longer it sits. If it becomes stiff as you are frosting, use the hand mixer to beat it again until it is soft.

Spread Ganache: Add a couple of large dollops of ganache to the top of the cake and use an offset spatula to spread it around, letting it go over the edges. Use the spatula to push the overhanging ganache down onto the sides, adding more from the bowl as needed. Try not to lift the spatula straight up off the cake, as that can cause the ganache to pull off from the cake bringing crumbs with it. Instead, move the spatula in a swiping motion to stop contact with the ganache.

Smooth Ganache: Once the cake has been covered in an even layer of ganache, you may use the offset spatula or a bench scraper with a straight edge to smooth it. I like to run my metal tools under very hot water and dry them thoroughly before using the hot metal to smooth the ganache.

These Cuban Sliders are about to become your new go-to party dish! Think melty Swiss cheese, dill pickles, and all the meaty goodness of a Cuban sandwich, but bite-sized and perfect for sharing.

I LOVE sliders. Not only are they the easiest thing ever to make for large groups, but they’re so satisfying to eat! Here are a few more recipes you need to try: pizza sliders, ham and cheddar sliders, or crack chicken sliders!

Cuban Sandwich Sliders

I get it, feeding a crowd can be stressful. But worry not, this Cuban Slider recipe is here to save the day! This recipe takes all the flavors of a classic Cuban sandwich– salty ham, juicy pork, melty Swiss cheese, and tangy pickles- and packs them into bite-sized, fluffy Hawaiian rolls. Seriously the best party dish. So good.

Plus, they’re ridiculously easy to throw together. Just layer all of those ingredients, brush the tops of the rolls with a buttery garlic spread, and pop them in the oven. So go ahead and impress your friends and family with these flavorful sliders- they’re guaranteed to disappear in minutes! (Be sure to snag a few for yourself!)

Ingredient List

Alright, alright, you’re convinced. Let’s break down everything you’ll need to put these mouthwatering sliders together! (Measurements are in the recipe card below.)

Hawaiian Rolls: These sweet, soft rolls are the perfect base for all the cheesy, meaty goodness.

Deli Ham & Sliced Pork Loin: 2 types of pork for all that meaty, delicious flavor.

Dill Pickle Chips: Tangy punch to cut through the richness.

Swiss Cheese: Melty goodness for that classic Cuban flavor. If you’re feeling fancy you can also use gruyere!

Mustard: A bit of a tangy kick to add more flavor to your Cuban sliders. I used regular yellow mustard, but Dijon mustard will work too!

Garlic Butter Glaze: Easy to make and adds tons of flavor. Just butter, garlic powder, and dried onion flakes! Once this bakes to golden brown perfection, you’ll be in heaven!

How to Make Cuban Sliders

A meal for a crowd ready to go in just 40 minutes, start to finish. Let’s get started!

Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Cut Rolls: Cut the rolls in half so you have a top and bottom piece. Place the bottom half in a baking dish.

Add Mustard: Spread the mustard on the bottom half of the slider rolls.

Top With Pork: Add the sliced ham on top of the mustard in an even layer followed by the sliced pork loin.

Add Pickles: Place the dill pickle slices on top of the pork.

Layer Cheese: Finally, top with the Swiss cheese slices then place on the top half of the buns.

Prepare Butter Mixture: Add the butter to a small microwavable bowl. Heat until melted then mix in the onion flakes and garlic powder. Brush the butter mixture over the buns using a basting brush.

Bake: Cover the baking dish with foil then bake for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 5 minutes, or until the sliders are hot, the cheese is melted, and the tops of the buns are golden.

Enjoy: Cut into individual sliders and then serve immediately.

Baked parmesan garlic potato wedges are so incredibly easy and have the best savory flavor! These crispy wedges are roasted to perfection and guaranteed to be a huge hit. Grab your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!

These baked potato wedges are always a hit with my family. We love them even more with some homemade dipping sauces! Try mumbo sauce, Cane’s sauce, or comeback sauce!

Garlic Parmesan Baked Potato Wedges

Craving some crispy, cheesy goodness? Look no further than these garlic parmesan baked potato wedges! They’re one of my go-to appetizers, and I know once you give them a try, you’ll love them just as much.

They’re so easy to make too! Just toss some potato wedges with olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese, then bake until golden brown. They’re the perfect side dish for any meal, or a delicious snack on their own. So grab your favorite dipping sauce- ketchup, fry sauce, anything you like! They’re sure to satisfy your cravings for a salty snack and leave you reaching for another.

Ingredient List

Just a few simple ingredients here to give your potato wedges the best possible flavor and texture! Measurements for each ingredient are in the recipe card at the end of the post.

Russet Potatoes: These are the potatoes you want for wedges – big and starchy for the best crisp. Yukon potatoes are another type of starchy, buttery potato that would work well.

Olive Oil: Coats the wedges and helps them get nice and golden brown.

Garlic Powder: For a punch of savory flavor! You can also go bold and use fresh minced garlic instead.

Italian Seasoning: A mix of herbs like oregano and basil to help infuse flavor.

Parmesan Cheese: Melty, salty cheese that makes the baked potato wedges taste so good.

Salt and Pepper: Simple seasonings to make all the other flavors pop! Add as much or as little as you like.

Fresh Parsley (Optional): Chopped for a garnish on top.

How Do You Make Baked Parmesan Garlic Potato Wedges?

These potato wedges are so no-fuss and easy to make. You get a perfectly crispy outer layer without the hassle of frying them in oil!

Preheat Oven, Prepare Wedges: Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut each potato lengthwise in half. Then cut each half into three wedges.

Season: In a large bowl add the potato wedges, olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.

Bake: Arrange potatoes skin side down in a single layer on a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with any remaining coating. Bake for 25-30 minutes until they are golden brown and crispy.

Enjoy: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with ketchup, ranch, or sauce of choice.

This air fryer ham is moist and flavorful with the most delicious caramelized honey glaze! It’s super easy to make and tastes so incredible, you’ll never want to cook ham any other way! Your friends and family will all be asking for the recipe!

Ham is such a great main dish for many different meals, especially for the holidays! Some of my other favorite ham recipes that you might want to try are this apricot glazed ham, this honey glazed ham or this very popular garlic honey mustard glazed ham! You can even make ham in an instant pot!

Ham in the Air Fryer

Cooking your ham in the air fryer starts with a large, sliced ham that is already cooked. With this recipe, we are simply adding great flavor and heating it so it retains all of its juices, and gets a crisp, caramelized outside edge that will keep you wanting bite after bite! There are a variety of ways to heat up a cooked ham, and after trying it in the air fryer, it’s become my go-to way to cook ham.

Air fryer ham has such amazing flavor, juiciness and texture, yet it is so quick and easy to make! The simple glaze can be made in a matter of minutes, then baste the ham and let the air fryer work its magic. We line the air fryer with foil, so clean-up is a breeze too! Make this ham entree into a complete meal by adding some tasty sides like mashed potatoes, glazed carrots, some green beans and don’t forget fluffy rolls! Whether you’re cooking for Easter, Mother’s Day or Christmas, you’ll have the perfect holiday spread!

Ingredients Needed

You will be shocked at how wonderful this air fryer ham recipe turns out with just 4 ingredients including the ham! Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements.

Ham: We’re using a 3 pound sliced, boneless spiral ham that is fully cooked.

Butter: Melted butter gives the glaze the perfect consistency and richness.

Brown Sugar: An essential ingredient, so the outside of the ham gets deliciously caramelized!

Honey: Adds extra sweetness and an irresistible honey flavor that you will love!

How to Cook Ham in the Air Fryer

Get ready for the best ham you’ve ever tasted with just 10 minutes of prep! This insanely delicious main course will be on your table in no time. Here’s how to make the glaze and cook the ham:

Make the Brown Sugar Glaze: In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the butter, brown sugar, and honey. Heat until the butter melts and the mixture comes to a simmer. Remove from heat and set aside.

Add Ham to Air Fryer: Line a piece of heavy duty foil in the basket of the air fryer. Place the ham in the center of the foil then fold up the edges of the foil around the ham.

Brush on Glaze: Brush some of the butter glaze over the top and around the sides of the ham. Save the rest of the glaze to baste throughout the cooking process.

Cook: Cover the top of the ham with foil and cook in the air fryer at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes.

Add More Glaze: Baste with additional glaze, recover with foil, then cook an additional 15 minutes. The ham should reach 145 degress Fahrenheit.

Baste Once More: Remove the top piece of aluminum foil and glaze the ham one more time.

Finish Cooking: Increase the temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and brown the top of the ham for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown to your preference.

Serve: Remove the ham from the air fryer basket and slice and serve.

This Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole is the perfect easy meal for those who love the combination of chicken and ham with plenty of cheese and creaminess in the classic cordon bleu recipe! This dish is easy to make and will be a hit with your whole family!

If you’re looking for more family-friendly casseroles that are easy to make and loved by all, we’ve got you covered! Try million dollar spaghetti, King Ranch casserole, or crack chicken casserole next!

Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

This chicken cordon bleu casserole is an easy, foolproof meal that even the pickiest of eaters will enjoy! It’s made with simple ingredients like chicken, ham and cheese in a creamy sauce. Everyone from the kids to adults will go crazy for the flavor and texture in this irresistible dish!

Fuss-free and flavorful rotisserie chicken is layered with ham, Swiss cheese, an amazing lemon cream sauce and is topped with buttery panko breadcrumbs. Bake until bubbly and golden brown for a hearty, satisfying meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. You can even assemble the casserole a day ahead of time! See the “storing leftovers” section for make-ahead instructions.

Ingredients Needed

This chicken cordon bleu casserole recipe uses many kitchen staples for a mouth-watering, amazing dinner! It’s a great recipe for using up leftover shredded chicken and ham, if you have it. You can find exact measurements for each ingredient in the recipe card below.

Chicken Breast: Rotisserie chicken is great because it is convenient and adds so much extra flavor.

Ham: Deli ham is really handy but if you have leftover cooked ham, that works great too!

Cheese: Swiss cheese is the traditional cheese variety used in cordon bleu recipes, but gouda or provolone would be delicious too. You want a creamy cheese that will get nice and melty.

Butter: Mix with the breadcrumbs and seasoning to make the topping bake up golden brown.

Breadcrumbs: We’re using panko bread crumbs for delicious crispiness.

Seasoning: Italian seasoning and salt gives the bread crumb topping extra flavor.

Lemon Cream Sauce

Butter: Unsalted butter makes the cream sauce flavorful and rich.

Flour: To thicken the sauce for the chicken cordon bleu casserole.

Broth: Use low sodium, good quality chicken broth for flavor and consistency in the lemon cream sauce.

Milk and Cream: This combo makes the sauce incredibly creamy and smooth.

Dijon Mustard: For a light tangy taste.

Cheese: The sauce is finished with a blend of shredded parmesan cheese and shredded Swiss cheese.

Lemon Juice: Adds wonderful fresh, lemony flavor.

Salt & Pepper: To taste!

How to Make Cordon Bleu Casserole

There are several steps to follow when making this casserole, but they’re all very simple and straightforward. Once you make the topping and the sauce for the cordon bleu casserole, just assemble all of the layers in a pan and bake! Here’s how it all comes together:

Prep: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a 3-quart baking dish with pan spray.

Add the Meat: Spread the shredded chicken in the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle the ham evenly over the chicken.

Make the Topping: In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter, panko, Italian seasoning, and salt. Set aside.

Making the Sauce: Prepare the lemon cream sauce by melting the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, add the flour and whisk to combine. Continue to whisk until the mixture becomes nutty and fragrant and the bubbling subsides, about 2 minutes.

Finish the Sauce: Slowly whisk in the broth, milk, cream, and dijon. Whisk until smooth and thickened, which should only take a minute or two. Whisk in the cheese slowly, whisking until it is fully melted. Whisk in the lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.

Assemble and Bake: Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken and ham and top with the shredded Swiss cheese. Top with the panko mixture and bake for 30-35 minutes, until the casserole is bubbling and the bread crumbs are golden brown. Top cordon bleu casserole with chopped parsley and hollandaise, if desired.

This Irish soda bread recipe uses just 4 pantry staples for a warm, crusty loaf that’s perfect for slathering with butter and jam, or soaking up your favorite soup. No kneading required!

If you want homemade bread but without a lot of prep, this Irish soda bread is a great option along with one-hour rolls, peasant bread, and garlic knots!

Irish Soda Bread Recipe

Have you ever had Irish Soda Bread? I first tried it a few years ago and have been a fan ever since. It’s super easy to make and has great flavor. You start off by combining all the dry ingredients and cutting in a few tablespoons of butter. Then stir in the buttermilk until a dough forms. From there, you dump it out onto a lightly floured surface and form it into a round loaf, (no kneading required!) bake it in a cast iron skillet, brush with melted butter and that’s it. See? Super easy.

It totally reminds me of biscuits in loaf form! And even though soda bread has way less butter than biscuits, it still has a great buttery flavor. Plus it has an amazing texture- the crust is crisp and the center is soft and tender. Serve it plain, with butter or smothered in jam. Give it a try, I know you’ll love it!

4 Ingredients to Make It

I don’t know about you… but the fact that Irish soda bread only requires 4 simple ingredients and it doesn’t need any kneading or proofing makes this recipe a winner. Here’s everything you’ll need:

All-Purpose Flour: The base of the soda bread, providing structure and body.

Baking Soda: There’s no soda bread without the baking soda! It’s the leavening agent, reacting with the buttermilk to create bubbles that make the bread rise.

Salt: Enhances the flavor of the bread.

Buttermilk: Adds a slight tang and moisture, and also helps activate the baking soda.

Extras

Softened Butter (for serving): The perfect addition to this tasty soda bread!

Jam (for serving): For some sweet flavor. Try this homemade strawberry jam recipe if you’re up for the challenge!

How to Make Irish Soda Bread

When it comes to homemade bread, this recipe is as easy as it gets. Even without yeast, proofing, and kneading, Irish soda bread is perfect- it’s crisp on the outside and perfectly tender on the inside.

Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prepare Dough: Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Then create a well in the middle of the dry ingredients and pour the buttermilk into the center.

Shape: Mix the dough together using your hands, or a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms. Dump the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and bring it together just until it forms a round.

Bake: Place the loaf on a parchment lined baking sheet. With a knife, score the top of the loaf in an x. Place it in the oven and bake for 35-45 minutes or until the crust is a golden brown.

Cool and Serve: Take the soda bread loaf out of the oven and allow it to cool at least 10 minutes before cutting into it. Serve with butter and jam or alongside my Guinness Beef Stew.

20-minute Vegetable Lo Mein is a super easy weeknight dish loaded with fresh, stir-fried veggies! With crisp vegetables and tender egg noodles all combined in a savory sauce, this is a knockout recipe that the whole family will go crazy over!

Skip the takeout and enjoy this vegetable lo mein dish at home with your family. For more better-than-takeout goodness, try this P.F. Chang’s Copycat Mongolian Beef, 20-Minute Garlic Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein, or Bang Bang Chicken!

20 Minute Vegetable Lo Mein

Craving takeout but short on time? This Easy 20-Minute Vegetable Lo Mein is the answer! It’s packed with flavor and comes together in under 20 minutes, making it a perfect weeknight dinner or side dish to your other favorite Asian meals.

This vegetable lo mein is way better than takeout. And it’s a breeze to prepare, so making it is a no-brainer! So grab your favorite veggies and let’s get cooking.

Ingredient List

The beauty of cooking at home is being able to tweak everything to your liking. So throw in any other additional vegetables you like, or adjust the sauce to taste! Here is a list of everything I used, and as always, exact measurements can be found in the recipe card at the end of the post.

Noodles: You can use traditional lo mein noodles or spaghetti for a more accessible option.

Vegetable Oil: Used for stir-frying the vegetables and noodles in. Any neutral cooking oil will work here.

Veggies: I used a blend of julienned red bell peppers, carrots, snow peas, button mushrooms, bean sprouts, and broccoli. Give me alll the texture!

Minced Garlic: Gives the vegetable lo mein a savory base flavor.

Minced Ginger: Keeps things bright and not too salty.

Sesame Seeds (for garnish, optional): Add extra texture and nutty flavor. A must-add for me!

Sauce:

Soy Sauce: The base of the sauce for the vegetable lo mein. Regular or low-sodium will work, but I recommend using low-sodium so the dish doesn’t get too salty too fast.

Hoisin Sauce: Adds a sweet and umami depth to the sauce.

Sesame Oil: Don’t skip those nutty flavors!

Brown Sugar: Balances the savory flavors with a touch of sweetness.

Mirin or Rice Vinegar: Adds a hint of acidity that brightens the flavor of the lo mein overall.

How to Make Veggie Lo Mein in 20 Minutes:

Grab that wok and let’s get cooking! It’s so easy, you’ll wonder why you spent all that money on Chinese takeout. (Speaking from experience.)

Cook Noodles: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the noodles according to package instructions. Then strain and set aside.

Heat Oil: Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet.

Sauté Vegetables: Add in all the vegetables except the bean sprouts. Sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.

Add in Aromatics: Add in garlic and cook for an additional minute.

Combine: Stir in the sauce, cooked noodles, and bean sprouts and toss to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the noodles are heated through.

Serve: Top with a sprinkle of sesame seeds, if desired, and serve immediately.

For the Sauce

Whisk Together: In a small bowl whisk together all the ingredients and set aside until needed.