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This Easy Cheeseburger Sliders recipe is perfect party food and they taste just like the popular slider burgers at White Castle! Cheeseburger Sliders are the Perfect Party Food! I am always looking for easy party food. We love getting together with our friends for drinks or by the pool in the summer, and snacks are always necessary. Plus, I have boys who always have friends at the house, and this sliders recipe is PERFECT to feed hungry kids! Continue reading Cheeseburger Sliders at Cookies and Cups.

This creamy Smoked Salmon Chowder is truly comfort food in a bowl! Made with hot-smoked salmon (full of heart-healthy fats) and a ton of nutrient-packed veggies (onion, celery, carrots, potatoes, corn and cauliflower), it’s a good-for-you soup the whole family will love. Stove top and Instant Pot directions provided. Smoked Salmon Chowder It’s soup season, if you’re looking for a new easy soup recipe to add to your dinner rotation, I think you will love this smoked salmon chowder! You can also browse all my soup recipes from the archives. A few favorites are the Potato Leek Soup , Dad’s Cauliflower Soup and of course, Classic Chicken Noodle Soup ! (more…)

Beef Bourguignon is a French classic made with melt in your mouth beef, mushrooms, carrots, and red wine and is cooked to perfection in the most delicious rich sauce.  A hearty and comforting meal that you will make again and again!  After my Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon went crazy viral, I knew that I wanted to show you how to make it on the stove and in the oven.  If you are looking for more hearty beef stew recipes, be sure to also try Beef Stew with Bacon , Vegetable Beef Soup , or this Slow Cooker Beef Stew . BEST EVER Beef Bourguignon You will fall in love with this mea Most good beef stews do have red wine in them.  This really brings out the deep and rich flavor in the sauce.  But rest assured the alcohol does get cooked out.  But I promise it is necessary in really bringing out this amazing flavor in the stew! How do you make Beef Bourguignon? Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large dutch oven over medium high heat pot add the olive oil and bacon pieces. Cook un

Blueberry Pancakes are light and fluffy, loaded with delicious blueberries and made from scratch! A guaranteed weekend favorite! My boys LOVE pancakes. I certainly know they are not alone in their affection, because the BEST pancake recipe on my site is always a popular one! And of course, if plain pancakes are good, we all know BLUEBERRY PANCAKES might be better! And I’ve started quite the blueberry recipes collection here on my site! Continue reading Blueberry Pancakes at Cookies and Cups.

This easy Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage recipe, made with beef brisket, cabbage and carrots comes out so tender and delicious! Perfect for St Patrick’s Day! It may be the most famous dish to eat on St. Patrick’s Day, but this Irish-American corned beef recipe is a favorite in my house any time of the year. It would typically simmer all day on the stove but thanks to the pressure cooker it only takes 90 minutes for the meat to come out super tender. Of course, if you wish you could also make this in the slow cooker, see my Crock Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage recipe. (more…)

The Best Egg Salad is made with simple ingredients and is so creamy delicious!  So easy to put together with the best flavor and it makes the perfect sandwich!  You will make this recipe again and again! I am loving all things light and tasty with simple ingredients. I have a few salad sandwiches that are great for group gatherings that are a must try. Try one of these Avocado Chicken Salad , Cashew Chicken Salad or Chicken Caesar salad Wraps . Literally The Best Egg Salad Sandwich When I think of Egg Salad sandwich I always think about bridal shower, baby showers, spring time and Easter. All the great events that are bright and loving that bring everyone together. I love the simplicity of this classic Egg Salad Sandwich with only a few ingredients. Boiled eggs, mayonnaise, a touch of a mustard and elegant toppings with dill and chives to add that extra touch of perfection. This literally is the BEST Egg Salad Sandwich that is easy to make, little to few ingredients and a delici

This EASY Honey Mustard Recipe is perfect sauce for dipping, but can double as a salad dressing, or sandwich spread. It’s tangy, sweet, a little spicy and can be made in 5 minutes! I have been on a bit of a condiment kick lately! I posted my Greek Salad Dressing recipe last month, and then my Chicken Dipping Sauce not too long after. AND here I am today posting another sauce…my EASY Honey Mustard! Continue reading Easy Honey Mustard Recipe at Cookies and Cups.

Cream of Broccoli Soup is a favorite of mine, this slimmed down version is so good, and it’s quick and easy to prepare. Cream of Broccoli Soup I love making creamed soups, a few favorites are Broccoli Cheese and Potato Soup ,  Cream of Asparagus Soup and Cream of Zucchini Soup . It’s perfect for lunch with some bread on the side, or serve it for dinner with a sandwich. (more…)

This delicious Chicken Chow Mein is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal that your entire family will love! It’s made with fresh veggies, noodles, and sautéed chicken, tossed in a simple chow mein sauce. The entire meal can be thrown together in less than 30-minutes and you’ll feel like you’re eating from your favorite take-out restaurant! Don’t miss some of my other favorite “better than take-out” recipes like this Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken , Mongolian Beef and Easy Fried Rice . Chicken Chow Mein If I can make something for dinner that has fresh vegetables, protein, and my kids love it, I consider that a major win! I love how light and fresh tasting this dish is and it’s packed with amazing flavor. My husband always requests that I double the recipe so we can have leftovers for lunch during the week. How do you make chicken chow mein? Prepare the noodles according to package directions. In a small bowl, whisk the sauce ingredients together: soy sauce, chicken sto

Creamy Chicken Broccoli Soup is a hearty soup that’s perfect when you want something warm and comforting. Bite sized pieces of broccoli and shredded chicken are simmered in a broth flavoured with onions, celery and dried herbs. It’s thick and creamy, and only takes 30 minutes to make.  If you are a fan of creamy, hearty, soup recipes then also check out Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup ,   Slow Cooker Chicken Tortellini Soup , Creamy Turkey Wild Rice Soup and Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup . Creamy Chicken Broccoli Soup This is the kind of soup that you can easily whip up on a weeknight for dinner. Chicken and broccoli is a stellar combination that can never fail you. The breasts are cooked whole in the same pot, after which they are shredded and added back. We also add to the creaminess and thickness by blending half the soup, and keeping the other half as is. And the best part, it tastes even better the next day, and it’s packed with broccoli. You can really sneak in this wonder veggi

A free 7-day flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast , lunch and dinner and a shopping list. All recipes include calories and Weight Watchers Freestyle™ SmartPoints®. Fish Florentine has been such a huge hit, I added it back on this weeks meal plan! If you’re new to my meal plans, I’ve been sharing these free, 7-day flexible healthy meal plans (you can see my previous  meal plans  here) that are meant as a guide, with plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food, coffee, beverages, fruits, snacks, dessert, wine, etc or swap recipes out for meals you prefer, you can search for recipes by course in the index . You should aim for around 1500 calories* per day. There’s also a precise, organized grocery list that will make grocery shopping so much easier and much less stressful. Save you money and time. You’ll dine out less often, waste less food and you’ll have everything you need on hand to help keep you on track. Lastly, if you’re on Facebook join my  Skinnytaste F

Instant Pot Salsa Verde Chicken Tacos are a family favorite weeknight meal! The flavorful chicken is so quick and easy to make and can be topped with an endless possibility of toppings.  Instant Pot meals are so quick and easy and perfect for busy nights!  Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken , Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli , and Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo Pasta are a few of our favorites! Everyone is in need of another healthy, quick, and easy meal, right?! These Instant Pot Salsa Verde Chicken Tacos are just that and they are so versatile because you can top with with whatever you desire. For more taco recipes, check out Smoky Paprika Fish Tacos with Apple Slaw , Grilled BBQ Chicken Tacos , or Baked Chicken Tacos . Instant Pot Salsa Verde Chicken Tacos I love tacos and could eat them everyday. Because there are so many different variations I really don’t think it’s possible to get sick of tacos. You can change up the protein, veggies, toppings… I especially love this Instant Po

These easy Cilantro Lime Fish Tacos are made with flaky white fish, tomatoes, jalapeños, cilantro and lime topped with avocado. Tommy doesn’t care for fish, but he loves fish tacos! A few other seafood taco recipes I love, Blackened Fish Tacos , Shrimp Scampi Tacos and Green Scallop Tacos . (more…)

Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookies are thick chocolate cookies loaded with creamy peanut butter chips! The classic flavor combo in an easy cookie recipe is perfect with a glass of milk! I partnered with my friends at Imperial Sugar on today’s recipe! Thank you for supporting the brands that make this site possible . Sometimes you just make a cookie that you know if going to be a major hit. Continue reading Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookies at Cookies and Cups.