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Take lunchtime up a notch with this incredible gyro bowl! It has tender gyro meat, fluffy couscous, crunchy veggies, and zesty tzatziki all in one bowl. Healthy, hearty, and totally irresistible.

If you love Greek food as much as I do, check out this recipe for falafel, gyro meat, or tzatziki sauce! Classic dishes that taste so much better when made from scratch.

Greek Gyro Bowl

Get ready to whip up something amazing – your very own homemade gyro bowl! Imagine juicy gyro meat paired with fluffy Israeli couscous. It’s like taking your taste buds on a Mediterranean vacation in a single bowl.

Here’s the scoop: the gyro meat is super tasty and the couscous adds a cozy feel. But the real magic happens when you mix in fresh chard, cool cucumber, zesty red onion, and hearty chickpeas. Then, sprinkle some crumbly feta, drizzle tzatziki sauce, and squeeze some tangy lemon juice on top. Each bite is so flavorful, you’ll instantly become a fan!

Ingredients Needed

This is everything I used to give my gyro bowl that classic Greek flavor. Feel free to customize yours by adding more or less of your favorites! (Exact measurements are in the recipe card below.)

Gyro Meat: This tender, seasoned star brings bold, hearty flavors to the bowl. The great thing about homemade gyro meat is that it can easily be cut into slices and used for meal prep!

Israeli Couscous: The chewy couscous adds tasty texture to the mix.

Tzatziki: Creamy and tangy, it ties all the tastes together.

Chard: Adds color and some freshness.

Cucumber: Cool and crunchy, it contrasts with warm ingredients.

Red Onion: For some crunch and a pop of sweet and sharp flavor!

Chickpeas: Hearty and filling, chickpeas add a boost of protein and fiber.

Feta: No gyro bowl is complete without some crumbled feta. It’s so tangy and irresistible!

Lemons: Add lively brightness to every bite.

How to Make a Gyro Bowl

Making this gyro bowl isn’t just cooking; it’s creating a Mediterranean adventure for your taste buds. So grab your ingredients, follow these simple steps, and treat yourself to a mouthwatering lunch that’s as fun to make as it is to eat. It’s like bringing a taste of Greece right to your table!

Prepare Dishes: Make the Gyro Meat, while it is cooling, make the Israeli Couscous.

Pan-Fry: While the couscous is simmering, slice the Gyro Meat, heat a skillet over medium high heat. Add in the olive oil and sliced Gyro Meat. Pan fry the meat for about 5-8 minutes.

Make Tzatziki: Make the tzatziki sauce and then set aside.

Add Couscous to Bowls: Once the couscous has finished cooking, remove 4 cups of it, and evenly split it into 6 bowls. Then allow the couscous to cool for a while in the bowls while you prepare the vegetables.

Add Toppings: Once the couscous has cooled a bit and the vegetables are prepared, divide the chard among the bowls, followed by the cucumber onion, chickpeas, fried gyro meat, and feta.

Garnish and Serve: Top each bowl with some tzatziki sauce and lemon juice. Enjoy fresh!

Properly Store Leftovers: Store leftovers in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Creamy Tuscan garlic sauce is the secret weapon you didn’t know your kitchen needed – it makes all of your favorite meals unforgettable! It’s the most amazing blend of sun-dried tomatoes, cream, garlic, parmesan, and tasty seasonings. Whether it’s pasta, meat, or fish, this sauce does it all!

If you love Tuscan cooking as much as I do, here are a few recipes you have to try! (You can even use this delicious sauce for them!) Tuscan sausage pasta, crockpot Tuscan chicken, and Marry Me chicken!

Creamy Tuscan Garlic Sauce Recipe

This is the sauce to end all sauces. It does it all! Want to add more flavor to fish or chicken? Check. Make the most amazing pasta? Check. Creamy Tuscan garlic sauce is not only super easy to whip up, but has buttery, savory, and tangy flavor that the whole family will go crazy over.

I mean, you really can’t go wrong with sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream, garlic, and parmesan. The good news about this creamy Tuscan garlic sauce is that it’s picky eater-approved. Even though it has spinach and sun-dried tomatoes in it, my youngest eats it no problem! It’s the perfect choice over a bed over spaghetti or fettuccine, served with these copycat Olive Garden breadsticks.

Ingredients You’ll Need

The great thing about this sauce is that it only takes a few simple ingredients to make. The exact measurements I used are in the recipe card below, but feel free to tweak the ratios to your liking.

Heavy Cream: This is the star of the show, making the sauce rich and creamy.

Chicken Broth: Adds a savory depth of flavor and helps thin out the sauce a bit. You can also use mushroom or vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.

Garlic Powder: Infuses that wonderful garlicky taste without the need to mince fresh garlic. Fresh garlic can also be used for more of a punch of flavor.

Italian Seasoning: Brings a medley of aromatic herbs that enhance the sauce’s Italian flair.

Parmesan Cheese: Adds some cheesy goodness and also helps thicken the sauce. Use freshly grated parmesan if you can!

Chopped Spinach: Adds color, nutrition, and a pleasant earthy taste to balance the richness of the sauce.

Drained Sun-Dried Tomatoes: These gems add a burst of tangy-sweet flavor and also give the sauce its lovely reddish color.

How to Make Creamy Tuscan Garlic Sauce

It’s super easy and takes less than 10 minutes. Simply mix all of your ingredients together and taste test as you go!

Combine Ingredients: Add the heavy cream, chicken broth, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and parmesan cheese to a medium saucepan. Whisk over medium-high heat until it starts to thicken.

Add Vegetables: Add the spinach and sundried tomatoes and let it simmer until the spinach starts to wilt.

Serve: Serve over pasta, your favorite poultry, or seafood!

Sriracha sauce is a popular condiment that adds a burst of delicious spice to any dish. Try making it from scratch so it tastes just the way you like it!

Trust me, sriracha sauce is going to be one of your favorite homemade condiments. It adds spice and flavor like no other! You can also use it to make sriracha mayo, a creamier version you’ll want to put on everything!

What is Sriracha Sauce?

Sriracha sauce is a popular condiment originating in Thailand. You’ve probably seen that unmistakable red bottle at your favorite Asian restaurants! To make sriracha, they mix together red chili peppers, garlic, vinegar, sugar, and salt to create this awesome sauce that’s spicy and a bit tangy. It’s got that perfect medium-level heat that can jazz up any dish, whether it’s Asian food, loaded fries, or even your go-to sandwich or hamburger.

If you’re having trouble finding sriracha sauce (there’s actually a sriracha shortage!) or just want to be able to adjust the flavors, here’s how to make it at home! This way, you avoid all the exorbitant prices on eBay. It’s super easy to whip up and still has that tangy, spicy flavor we all know and love. So break out your food processor and get ready to make a batch of your own! Once you have it on hand, you will want to put it on all of your favorite dishes.

Ingredients in Sriracha Sauce

Remember, cooking is all about you. Especially when you make homemade sauces! Mix things up, adjust the ingredients, and create a sriracha that’s as unique as your taste buds. Note: all of the measurements that I used are in the recipe card at the end of the post.

Thai Peppers: Also known as birds eye peppers, these little firecrackers are what give sriracha sauce its spicy punch and vibrant red color. Want it a little less spicy? Try using red jalapeño peppers or mild chili peppers instead.

Fresh Lemon Juice or Lime Juice: Adding a bit of lemon or lime juice gives the sauce a zesty kick.

White Vinegar or Apple Cider Vinegar: Helps to balance out flavors. White vinegar keeps things neutral, while apple cider vinegar adds a little fruity flair. Rice vinegar also works!

Garlic Cloves: Add a pop of delicious savory flavor.

Brown Sugar: Brown sugar adds that touch of sweet to balance out the spice and tang. You’re the boss of your sauce, so adjust the sweetness to your liking. Brown sugar can also be swapped out with honey or maple syrup, but it will alter the flavor slightly.

Salt: Our trusty flavor booster! Salt amps up all the other flavors in the sriracha sauce and makes them pop. Just a little pinch is enough.

Homemade Sriracha Sauce Recipe

Now that you’ve got your ingredients ready, here’s how to make the perfect batch of homemade sriracha sauce! Simply blend everything up and adjust the flavor to your liking until it’s perfect.

Prepare Peppers: Remove the stems and chop the chiles including the seeds.

Blend: Add the chilies, lemon juice, garlic, brown sugar, salt, and vinegar to food processor and or blender and blend until smooth.

Simmer: Strain the sriracha sauce into a saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes. The sauce will thicken as it cools.

Store: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one month.

Two juicy all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, and onions all on sesame seed buns! You’ll love recreating this copycat Big Mac burger at home.

If you really want to take your homemade burgers up a notch, try using homemade buns! They’re so much better than store-bought and have the best texture. Try these classic hamburger buns or brioche buns if you want to switch things up.

Homemade Big Mac Burger Recipe

Sure, you could just go to McDonald’s, but who wants a burger chock full of fillers that looks nothing like its picture? With this Big Mac burger recipe, you get everything you love about a Big Mac (like the special sauce!) but it’s much better quality. It’s comfort food at its finest and will have you satisfied down to the last bite.

Because, let’s be honest, is there anything better than sinking your teeth into a juicy all-beef patty topped with melty cheese, lettuce, onions, and Big Mac sauce? And let’s not forget that Big Macs have an extra bun in the middle, so the bread to burger ratio is just perfect! My mouth is watering just writing this. Trust me, you’re going to want to add these copycat Big Macs to the dinner lineup this week.

Burger and Sauce Ingredients

Mix all these flavors and textures up, and you’ve got yourself a homemade Big Mac – a tasty tower of yum that’s got a little bit of everything in each bite. Exact measurements are in the recipe card below.

Ground Beef: The juicy patty that’s the heart of the Big Mac burger. It’s seasoned and cooked just right for that delicious, meaty taste.

Salt and Pepper: Think of these as the flavor boosters. They make the beef taste even better!

Sesame Seed Buns: You’ll need 2 bottoms and 1 top per burger.

American Cheese: For some cheesy, melty goodness! You can also swap this out for cheddar, pepper jack, colby jack, you name it!

Diced White Onion: These are the crispy, kind of spicy bits that add a kick and a satisfying crunch.

Shredded Iceberg Lettuce: It’s crisp, it’s light, and it’s there to balance out the richness of the meat and cheese.

Dill Pickle Slices: Sour and tangy, these cut through the richness, making sure each bite isn’t too heavy.

Big Mac Sauce:

Mayonnaise: The rich and creamy base of the Big Mac sauce.

Sweet Pickle Relish: Relish adds a sweet and tangy flavor to the sauce that’s so delicious.

White Vinegar: For a little bit of tang.

Garlic Powder: Makes the sauce nice and savory.

Onion Powder: Another flavor booster!

Paprika: Paprika adds a bit of smokiness and gives the Big Mac sauce a bit of kick.

Turmeric: For a subtle earthy flavor that pairs well with the other ingredients.

Copycat Big Mac Burger and Sauce Recipe

Delicious, gourmet burgers ready in less than 30 minutes! Big Mac burgers are the perfect hearty meal and something that the whole family will enjoy.

Big Mac Sauce

Whisk Ingredients Together: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, pickle relish, vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and turmeric. Chill in the refrigerator for several hours before serving. This will help the flavors meld together.

For the Burgers

Shape: Divide the ground beef evenly into 3-ounce portions and form into balls. Then cover and place in the refrigerator while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.

Heat Skillet: Heat your griddle or cast iron skillet to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Add to Pan: Place two balls of beef on the hot griddle or skillet. You can cook all of the hamburgers at the same time if your griddle will fit them all. Just work quickly because the meat cooks fast.

Flatten: Press the ball of meat down with a large flat metal spatula. Get the patty as flat and thin as you can. You’ll be doubling up the patties, so don’t be nervous about a thin patty. It helps to cover the meat with a piece of parchment paper so it doesn’t stick to the spatula.

Cook: Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, then assemble.

To Assemble

Layer: Add the following ingredients, working from the bottom up: bottom bun, big mac sauce, onion, lettuce, beef patty, cheese, pickles, bottom bun, big mac sauce, onion, lettuce, beef patty, pickles, top bun.

Indulge in a delightful treat with this mouthwatering Peach Cobbler Cheesecake recipe. A delicious combination of creamy cheesecake, caramelized peaches, and a buttery streusel crust, all perfectly balanced to create a dessert that will impress any crowd!

If you know me, then you know that I love cheesecake. no matter how you slice it, I think there is a cheesecake for every occasion! Check out my favorites like this classic New York Cheesecake, this chocolate lovers dream, Death by Chocolate Cheesecake, or this tart Key Lime Cheesecake!

Peach Cobbler Cheesecake

It’s just about peach season, and I couldn’t let it pass without letting you know about this best-kept secret: Peach Cobbler Cheesecake. Yes, we all know and love peach cobbler, but I am telling you, that combining those delightful flavors and textures with a cheesecake?!… Let’s just say you may have a new favorite dessert after this!

This dessert not only has delicious peaches in the cheesecake filling, but you caramelize fresh peaches to garnish the top so that you can have that sweet, juicy taste in every bite. This cheesecake takes some time to make (but don’t worry, most of that time is chilling in the fridge!), but it’s worth every second!

Ingredients

The ingredients in this Peach Cobbler Cheesecake are classic. The cheesecake base is made up of all of the traditional ingredients but where it gets really good is the fresh peaches! Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for all of the exact measurements.

Streusel

Flour: Essential for the streusel topping, providing a light and crumbly texture.

Brown Sugar: Adds rich caramel sweetness to the streusel, complementing the cheesecake and peaches.

Salt: Balances flavors in the streusel.

Unsalted Butter: This binds streusel ingredients with a buttery touch.

Roasted Peaches

Peaches: Fresh and perfectly ripe peaches, ready to be roasted for a sweet and juicy addition to the cheesecake.

Brown Sugar: Sweetens and caramelizes the roasted peaches, enhancing their natural flavors.

Cinnamon: Adds a warm, aromatic spice to the roasted peaches, complementing their sweetness.

Nutmeg: Provides a subtle, nutty flavor to the roasted peaches, adding depth to the overall taste of the dessert.

Crust

Graham Cracker Crumbs: Finely crushed graham crackers form the base of the crust, making the perfect crust for the sweet filling.

Brown Sugar: Adds a rich, caramel-like sweetness to the crust, complementing the creamy cheesecake filling.

Salt: Balances the sweetness of the crust, enhancing its overall flavor.

Unsalted Butter: The melted butter binds the graham cracker crumbs together, creating a delicious crust.

Cheesecake

Cream Cheese: This provides a creamy and tangy element to the cheesecake filling, making it rich and smooth.

Sour Cream: This enhances the creaminess of the cheesecake filling, adding a slight tanginess and velvety consistency.

Brown Sugar: The brown sugar sweetens the cheesecake filling with a mellow caramel flavor, balancing the creaminess and tanginess.

Eggs: These bring the cheesecake filling together.

Vanilla Bean Paste: You can use vanilla extract instead if that’s what you have on hand.

How to Make Peach Cobbler Cheesecake

These instructions are long, but only because I wanted to be thorough in making sure that you had every question answered and felt confident making this cheesecake on your own!

Streusel

Prep: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Whisk: Whisk together the flour, brown sugar, and salt in a medium bowl. Add the melted butter and stir until most of the dry ingredients are moistened but some flour mixture remains.

Bake: Pour onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes. Let cool completely.

Peaches

Garnish: Slice the peaches into 8-12 slices. Lay on a parchment-lined baking sheet and sprinkle with the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Cook: Roast at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 7-10 minutes, until soft but still holds its shape. Let cool completely.

Slice: You may slice half of the cooled peaches into bite-size pieces for the center of the cheesecake, or you may leave them whole.

Reserve Syrup: When ready to serve the cheesecake, reserve the remaining syrup from the peaches for drizzle.

Crust

Prep Pan: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare a 10-inch springform pan by spraying lightly with cooking spray and wrapping it with four layers of heavy-duty 18-inch aluminum foil. Be sure the foil goes all the way up the sides for each layer, to prevent water from seeping into the crust.

Make Crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and melted butter together. This should resemble damp sand.

Press Crust: Pour the crumb mixture into the prepared springform pan and press evenly into the pan. You can use the bottom of a flat glass or a flat measuring cup to really press it in well and get a nice, even crust.

Bake: Bake for 10 minutes. Allow to cool completely. Keep the oven on, as the peach cobbler cheesecake will bake at the same temperature.

Cheesecake

Beat Cream Cheese: Add the softened cream cheese to the mixing bowl of a stand mixer and beat with a paddle at medium/high speed for about 1 minute. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl and beat for a few seconds more.

Combine: Add the brown sugar and sour cream and mix at medium/low speed until just combined. Scrape the bowl again and mix for 30 seconds.

Add Eggs and Mix: Add the eggs one at a time and beat on low speed until combined about 30 seconds-1 minute. Scrape the bowl again. Add the vanilla paste or vanilla extract and mix just until fully combined. 

Bake The Cheesecake

Prep Pan: Place the wrapped pan in a deep roasting pan. Alternatively, you can use a baking sheet as long as the sides are about 2 inches deep.

Add Batter: Add half of the peach cobbler cheesecake batter to the pan. Carefully spread half of the cooled, roasted peaches over the filling and then top with half of the cooled streusel. Gently top with the remaining cheesecake batter, using a spatula to smooth out the top.

Create a Bath: Carefully add boiling water to the baking sheet until there are about 1 ½ inches of water around the springform pan. Carefully move your pan to a rack in the oven that is positioned in the lower third of the oven.

Bake: Bake for 1-1 ½ hours. After about an hour of baking, check the cheesecake’s consistency. A slight jiggle of the pan (while still in the oven) should tell you if it’s ready or needs more time. The cheesecake should be jiggly, but not liquid. If it seems very liquidy still, give it 15 more minutes and recheck it.

Let Cool IN OVEN: Once the cheesecake is fairly firm but still has a slight wobble, turn the oven off but leave the cheesecake in the oven for another hour or so until the oven has cooled down. Resist the temptation to open the oven during this time! The purpose of this step is to allow the cheesecake to cool slowly as the oven cools. Doing this will prevent it from cracking, as one of the biggest reasons cheesecakes crack is the drastic temperature change going from the hot oven into the much cooler kitchen.

Remove from foil: Once the oven and the cheesecake are fully cooled, remove the cheesecake from the oven and carefully remove the foil lining the pan.

Chill: Chill in the fridge for 4-6 hours, or overnight before serving. Right before serving top the peach cobbler cheesecake with the remaining roasted peaches and streusel. Drizzle with the reserved peach syrup, if desired.

Salmon so good, it will have everyone falling in love! Marry Me Salmon is soft and flaky, smothered in an buttery, creamy sun-dried tomato sauce. Trust me, it’s one of the best dishes you’ll ever make!

This marry me salmon is so delicious. The creamy, flavorful sauce will have everyone hooked! You’ll also have to try this reader-favorite marry me chicken!

Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Salmon

It’s pretty clear that I love Tuscan recipes, I have quite a few on the blog now! (I’m just going to leave this Tuscan sausage pasta here for you to try if you haven’t already!) These dishes are creamy, buttery, and loaded with mouthwatering sun-dried tomato flavor. Marry me salmon is no different, and I know you’ll love it as much as my family does.

The salmon filets get cooked to seared, juicy perfection. They’re great on their own, but even better with this Tuscan sauce! It’s savory, buttery, with just a bit of sweetness from the dried tomatoes. Each bite is pure indulgence! Serve this salmon on a bed of your favorite pasta for a meal the whole family will be asking for all the time.

Ingredients in Marry Me Salmon

Each of these ingredients plays a part in making marry me salmon so irresistible! You can find all of the ingredients I used in the recipe card below.

For the Salmon

Salmon Filets: I used skinless salmon. Be sure you use cuts that are roughly the same size so they cook at the same rate.

Olive Oil: For cooking the salmon in and also helping the seasonings stick.

Dried Italian Seasoning: No Tuscan recipe is complete without this tasty blend of herbs!

Salt and Pepper: to give the salmon an extra layer of flavor.

For the Sauce

Butter: To give the marry me salmon sauce a tasty richness!

Minced Garlic: For the perfect savory flavor. Fresh minced garlic is best! If you prefer a milder garlic flavor, garlic powder can also be used.

Flour: Thickens up the sauce a little.

Chicken Broth: Acts as the flavorful base of the sauce. You can also use mushroom or vegetable broth, but it will change the flavor slightly.

Heavy Cream: This is what makes the sauce so good! You can also use half and half if you want the sauce to be a little lighter.

Grated Parmesan: For the best nutty, cheesy flavor.

Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Give the dish that classic Tuscan flavor. Make sure they’re drained so they don’t add too much liquid to the sauce.

Dried Italian Seasoning: More herbs to give the sauce flavor!

Lemon Zest: Adds bright flavor that cuts through the richness of the sauce.

Fresh Basil: This is optional, but if you want to add a little extra flavor to your dish, garnish with fresh chopped basil! It also gives the marry me salmon a perfect presentation.

How to Make Creamy Tuscan Salmon

This is a restaurant-quality dish that’s ready in 30 minutes. What could be better than that? Anything that tastes this good but is so easy to make is a winner in my book.

Add Seasonings and Olive Oil: Brush olive oil on top of each of the salmon fillets using a basting brush. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

Heat Skillet: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Cook: Add the salmon filets to the skillet and cook until golden brown and crispy, about 3 minutes on each side. Lower the heat and then allow the salmon to cook through to the center. Remove the filets from the skillet and set them aside.

Sauce

Melt Butter, Sauté Garlic: Return to the same skillet, and add the butter. Melt the butter over medium-high heat then sauté the garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add in the flour and stir to make a paste.

Add Broth, Cream, and Cheese: Whisk in the chicken broth, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese.

Stir in Remaining Ingredients: Stir in the drained sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and lemon zest. Season with more salt and pepper if needed.

Thicken: Simmer the sauce for a few minutes for it to thicken.

Add Salmon: Return the salmon filets back to the skillet and then layer on top of the sauce.

Simmer: Turn the heat to medium-low, then continue to simmer for 10 minutes.

Garnish: Garnish with freshly chopped basil leaves and additional lemon zest if desired.

Serve: Serve marry me salmon warm over pasta or rice.

All your favorite breakfast ingredients together in one hearty and delicious breakfast bowl! Full of eggs, bacon, potatoes, and veggies, this bowl will keep you satisfied and fueled all morning long.

This breakfast bowl is perfect for one person to enjoy, or to make big batches of the ingredients to feed a family! It’s easy to adjust the recipe up or down to make the amount needed. For a few of my family’s other favorite breakfast meals try these quick cinnamon rolls, these delicious German pancakes, or this amazing breakfast casserole.

Breakfast Bowl

This savory breakfast bowl is packed with seasoned potatoes, cheesy scrambled eggs, sauteed veggies, and crumbled bacon. The best breakfast ingredients are all together in one big happy bowl. Hearty and filling to get your day started right. Every bite is bursting with morning delight!

The best part of this breakfast bowl is that it is loaded with protein! Throw in some breakfast sausage or make this easy bacon recipe to go in these bowls. Then the toppings take things over the top. Add sliced avocado, green onions, and lots of cheese. You can add as many or as few toppings as you want and make them perfect for you! Fresh homemade salsa would also be delicious on top.

Ingredients Needed

Most of these ingredients you will have on hand so it’s easy to make this breakfast bowl! I love making these bowls when I have leftover potatoes or bacon. All I have to do is cook the eggs and veggies and I’m all set. You can also prepare these ingredients ahead of time and your family will be all set for breakfast all week!

Frozen Hash Brown Potatoes: Any kind of potato works in this recipe. I like the small cubed frozen potatoes!

Paprika: To season the potatoes, it’s so delicious.

Pre-Cooked Bacon: This makes it easy and fast when you use pre-cooked, but feel free to cook your raw bacon.

Olive Oil: To saute the veggies.

Green and Red Bell Peppers: I love peppers in this recipe, but any vegetable works!

Red Onion: Red onion adds lots of flavor.

Eggs: Use as many eggs as you would like. Scramble to your liking. Sometimes I do just egg whites.

Water: A little bit of water makes the eggs nice and fluffy!

Salt and Pepper: Season the eggs and potatoes with salt and pepper to taste.

Mexican Blend Cheese: I love this blend of cheese but you can use any kind of cheese.

Avocado: Fresh avocado on top is so delicious!

Green Onion: Sliced green onion for garnish.

How to Make a Breakfast Bowl

This breakfast bowl is super simple to put together. You just cook all the individual parts and then they all come together easily with little fuss or prep needed. Make a big batch and place it in meal prep containers. It’s perfect for the mornings you need a good hearty breakfast! A great gluten-free meal as well.

Cook and Season the Potatoes: Prepare the potatoes according to the package instructions then season with paprika and salt and pepper to taste.

Prepare the Bacon: Cook the bacon according to the package instructions then chop the bacon. You can cook raw bacon if you prefer.

Saute the Veggies: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet. Add the chopped peppers and onions and cook until softened. Remove and set aside.

Whisk and Season the Eggs: In a small bowl, whisk the eggs. Add a splash of water then season with salt and pepper to taste.

Cook the Eggs: Add olive oil or butter to the same skillet, then add the whisked eggs and scramble.

Add Cheese: Turn off the heat, sprinkle the eggs with the shredded cheese, then cover until the cheese is melted.

Assemble the Bowl: To assemble, add the potatoes and eggs to the bottom of a large bowl. Top with the peppers, onions, bacon, and avocado.

Enjoy: Garnish with chopped green onions and enjoy!

Guacamole is the perfect creamy dip that’s loaded with avocado and tomatoes and spiced with jalapeño and cumin. Beware because this crowd-pleasing dip is such a hit it disappears quickly!

Guacamole is the perfect dip for summer BBQs or nights at home. Bacon Guacamole or Ranch Guacamole are also two of my family’s favorites.

Homemade Guacamole

This is the most amazing homemade guacamole!  It’s so simple, but is the result of tweaking the recipe over time to get it just right. The creamy, mild avocado and the tomato and lime juice are all balanced so well by the warm cumin and red onion. Every taste will make you want more and more. It is so addicting!

You don’t need a special occasion to make this homemade guacamole. It is so quick and easy to put together, which makes it great for a snack, appetizer, or topping any day of the week. Make it smooth or leave it a little bit chunky, you can customize it however you like! Pair it with fajitas like these Grilled Steak Fajitas or Chicken Fajita Foil Packets for unbelievable flavor.

What’s in Guacamole?

This dip is filled with fresh and vibrant ingredients that come together so well. The warm spice of the cumin perfectly balances the brighter, more acidic flavors from the tomato and lime juice. This is the BEST guacamole recipe, and it will be a huge hit with everyone any time you make it!!

Avocados: Remove the pit and scoop out of the skin before mashing it into the other ingredients and seasonings. When choosing the avocado, the riper the better!

Red Onion: Run under hot water to remove any bite from the onion before mixing it in.

Roma Tomatoes: Diced into small pieces, they add great flavor, color and moisture.

Cilantro: Finely minced to easily add flavor throughout the guacamole.

Jalapeno: Carve out the seeds and vein to get rid of a lot of the heat, then very finely mince so that there are no large pieces in the mixture and the flavor is even throughout.

Cumin: Great earthy, warm spice that adds both sweet and bitter flavors.

Salt and Pepper: A pinch of each! Feel free to add more to taste.

Lime Juice: Squeeze a bit of fresh lime in for the perfect citrus flavor. It will also keep the avocados from turning brown.

How to Make the Best Guacamole

This guacamole recipe could not be any simpler!  Start by dicing and finely chopping the ingredients. Then, combine all the ingredients and mash as much or as little as you like!

Combine ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl combine avocados, red onion, tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeño, cumin, salt, pepper and lime juice.

Mash to desired consistency: Using a fork or masher mash the avocado and combine the ingredients until desired consistency.

Enjoy!

Garlic Butter Herb Steak Bites with Potatoes are a simple meal full of tender garlic herb melt in your mouth steak with potatoes. This is a meal that the entire family will love! 

We love steak at our house, so this Brown Sugar Garlic Flank Steak, these delicious Grilled Steak Fajita Skewers,  and these classic Creamy Garlic Steak Bites with Mushrooms are some of our favorite steak go-to recipes!

Garlic Butter Herb Steak Bites with Potatoes

My steak-loving son is always begging for steak every single week. He loves steak and potatoes, and I love easy meals, so it is a win-win situation! This meal is so delicious, though, that everyone loves it, even those who normally prefer chicken or pork.

These small steak bites are covered with a delicious buttery garlic herb sauce that brings the most delicious flavor. It makes my mouth water just thinking about it! Plus, this is a one-skillet meal which means that since everything is cooked in the same pan, you get a blend of all of the flavors all at once. Trust me because this isn’t a recipe that you want to miss!

Ingredients in Steak Bites

These garlic butter herb steak bites pack a punch with the flavor, and yet achieving that delicious taste is so easy! Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for all of the exact measurements.

Olive Oil: You will cook the steak and potatoes in this.

Butter: I used unsalted butter in this recipe.

Yukon Gold Potatoes: Once you slice these up into quarters, then they will be the perfect size to complement the steak bites.

Garlic Cloves: You can use minced garlic if you don’t have fresh garlic cloves on hand. ½ teaspoon equals about 1 clove of garlic.

Dried Thyme, Rosemary, and Oregano: These dried herbs bring together a delicious aroma of flavors.

Sirloin Steaks: The better the cut of steak, the better your meat will turn out!

Salt and Pepper: These enhance all of the flavors in the steak bites.

Let’s Make Garlic Herb Butter Steak Bites

Cook the Potatoes: Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and then add olive oil and butter, potatoes, garlic, thyme, rosemary, and oregano. Cook for about 3 minutes, stir, and cook an additional 3 minutes until fork tender. Remove and set aside on a plate.

Add Steak: Turn the skillet to high heat. Add the steak bites. Let the steak sear for a minute, and then continue to stir the steak until they are golden brown.

Garnish: Top the steak with fresh chopped herbs (optional).

Frozen yogurt bark is SO easy to make and beyond delicious! Load it up with your favorite toppings for a summer treat that’s both tasty and healthy.

If you love this yogurt bark, you’ll have to try out some of these other healthy, fruity recipes this summer: fruit pizza, fruit skewers, or Greek yogurt fruit pops!

Frozen Yogurt Bark Recipe

Looking for a treat to beat the summer heat? This frozen yogurt bark is the perfect choice! This cool and colorful dessert combines creamy yogurt, tasty berries, and crunchy nuts for a delightful snack that’s as easy to make as it is to enjoy. You simply spoon yogurt onto parchment paper then add a bunch of fresh berries like strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries on top. Sprinkle some pistachios for a satisfying crunch and a bit of crushed freeze-dried strawberries if you’re feeling fancy. Pop it all in the freezer for a few hours, and then you’ve got yourself the perfect healthy summer treat.

The best part? You can totally make it your own! Swap out the berries for your favorites – maybe some ripe peaches or tangy kiwis? Add some granola or coconut flakes for extra texture. Whether you’re chilling by the pool, having a picnic, or just hanging out, this frozen yogurt bark will keep you feeling refreshed and satisfied. You’re going to want to make it all the time!

Ingredients You’ll Need

Get ready for a delicious frozen treat that screams summer! This yogurt bark recipe mixes smooth vanilla and strawberry yogurt with fresh berries, crunchy pistachios, and crushed freeze-dried strawberries. It’s a fun and tasty combo that’s as refreshing as it is yummy. Check out the recipe card below for exact measurements.

Whole Milk Vanilla and Strawberry Yogurt: I used a mix of both for sweet and fruity flavor. You can use any flavor you want, I just recommend using whole milk yogurt so your bark doesn’t end up too icy.

Fresh Berries: I used a mix of strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries. Take advantage of them all being in season right now!

Chopped Pistachios: I LOVE pistachios. They add the best flavor and a bit of crunch! You can also use other chopped nuts or things like shredded coconut instead.

Freeze-Dried Strawberries: (Optional) For a little extra berry flavor in each bite.

How to Make Frozen Yogurt Bark

This healthy dessert is super easy to make. Even kids can do it! Grab your favorite yogurt and toppings and let’s get started.

Add Yogurt to Parchment Paper: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spoon the two yogurts onto it. Use the back of a spoon to swirl the two yogurts together for a marbled effect.

Add Toppings: Top with the fresh berries, pistachios, and a dusting of crushed freeze dried strawberries.

Freeze: Place in the freezer until completely frozen, about 3 hours.

Break Into Pieces: Remove from the freezer and either cut into pieces or break apart into various sized pieces.

Enjoy: Eat while still chilled and store the remaining pieces in the freezer for a delicious snack as desired.