Want to know how to make your morning smoothie without yogurt or banana? I’ve got you! There are lots of ways to customize smoothie recipes and I’ll teach you my ways! When making a smoothie recipe, you may be annoyed to discover you are out of banana and/or yogurt, so what should you do? Or,…
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Easy Stir Fry Sauce
Whip up an easy Stir Fry Sauce with only three ingredients! It’s the perfect addition to quick stir fry dinners and meal prep lunches. Easy Stir Fry Sauce Recipe When it’s time to put together a quick meal, I often turn to stir fry dinners. Stir fry is always a great idea because I can…
Green Chile Egg Casserole
Green Chile Egg Casserole makes a wonderful make-ahead breakfast for meal prep, for brunch or to serve to overnight guests! This Green Chile Egg Casserole breakfast casserole is one of my favorites. That might be because it has all of the same flavors as my favorite breakfast burritos. When I lived in New Mexico, we…
Chocolate Smoothie
Silky and smooth, a Chocolate Smoothie is a sweet way to start the day. Made with avocado instead of the usual banana, this thick, yogurt-based smoothie tastes almost like a milkshake. Chocolate Smoothie without Banana Don’t get me wrong: I love a fruity breakfast smoothie but sometimes I’m in the mood for something that more…
How to Clean a Blender
Dirty blender? You’re in the right place. Once you know how to clean a blender properly, you’ll never waste time scrubbing again. This simple hack will change everything! So you just made a smoothie. Or perhaps a batch of muffins. Or maybe some salad dressing. Or whatever! And now your blender is a big ol’…
Easy Ground Turkey Stir Fry
This easy Ground Turkey Stir Fry is perfect for weeknight dinners or for meal prep. Made with a simple stir fry sauce and loaded with fresh veggies, you can serve it with rice or noodles but it’s hearty enough to enjoy all on its own. Easy Ground Turkey Stir Fry Weeknight dinners don’t have to…
How to Freeze Bananas
Freezing bananas is an excellent way to save these quick-to-go-bad fruits and use them later in smoothies or baked goods like muffins and banana bread. Here’s how to do it properly. How to Freeze Bananas: Three Ways Bananas are wonderful quick breakfasts and snacks, and they’re excellent in baking recipes like banana bread or banana…
Pineapple Smoothie
Pineapple Smoothies with Banana are a fresh way to start the day. Made with frozen fruits and yogurt, it tastes like vacation in a glass and has tons of Vitamin C. With just 4 ingredients, these smoothies are so easy to make for busy mornings! Easy Pineapple Smoothie with Banana Ahhh, it’s the start of…
Spinach Salad with Mandarin Oranges and Berries
This Spinach Salad with Mandarin Oranges and Berries salad is loaded with goodies like pistachios, cranberries, goat cheese, oranges and blackberries. It’s perfect for either a winter or summer salad! Spinach Salad Recipe with Mandarin Oranges and Berries A while back, a new soup, salad and panini-style restaurant opened down the street from us. We…
Blueberry Chia Seed Muffins
Make these light and fresh blueberry chia seed muffins for breakfast this weekend! The chia seeds add a fun texture and the blueberries are the perfect amount of sweetness for this breakfast treat. 2022 Update: This recipe was originally created by Jenna of A Savory Feast and shared as a guest post. She writes about…
Judah Asher: Home Birth Story
In typical third born fashion, I’m writing this birth story months after Judah Asher was born. Sitting here writing this birth story with an almost four month old on my lap, the whole experience still feels surreal. Like with my other two birth stories (Greyson’s and Camden’s) the details in this blog post are real…
Champagne Floats
Champagne Floats make the perfect, easy party cocktail or punch idea for any party! Using any sparkling wine and a fruity sorbet, you can have a beautiful cocktail that’s perfect for toasting anything! Champagne Float Recipe There are two things that make me think about the time I studied abroad in Italy. Wine and sorbet….
Peppermint Crinkle Cookies
Ring in the holidays with these simple, six-ingredient peppermint crinkle cookies! These red-and-white cookies will be a hit at your holiday parties. There are affiliate links in this post! These links provide a commission to me if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you! Thank you for supporting A Joyfully Mad Kitchen!…
Introducing Judah Asher
In typical third child fashion, I’m writing this post much later than my introduction posts with our first two boys, Greyson and Camden. On August 25, 2022 at 2:32 AM, we welcomed our third baby boy at home! Like Camden, Judah arrived very fashionably late, at 41 weeks and 6 days. And by arrived, I…
Roasted Rosemary Potatoes
Roasted rosemary potatoes are the perfect flavorful side dish for any weeknight dinner or even a holiday meal. This 3-ingredient recipe is so easy to put together. Roasted Rosemary Potatoes Side dishes always get me when I am planning. I could make proteins all day, but I can never decide what to serve with dinner!…
Mexican Christmas Dinner
From tamales to tacos, a Mexican Christmas Dinner with family is a great way to celebrate Mexican culture at the holidays. Making traditional dishes, Tex-Mex food or a combination is a tradition in New Mexico. Christmas traditions are so fascinating to me in the way this holiday is celebrated around the world, especially when it…
Cinnamon Cookies
Nothing says delicious quite like a warm Cinnamon Cookie. These soft, chewy cookies have a crisp outer layer of cinnamon sugar. This quick and easy recipe is great for the holidays or any time you’re craving some cinnamon. Easy Cinnamon Cookies recipe There’s nothing quite like cinnamon this time of year. I’ll take it on…
Sausage & Egg Breakfast Casserole
Who doesn’t love a cheesy breakfast casserole? This easy egg casserole without bread features sausage, cheese and potatoes and makes a wonderful weekend breakfast for a crowd! Serves 16. Breakfast Casserole with Sausage recipe The holidays are upon us and it’s time to plan out those menus! Are you ready? I feel like breakfast often…
Stained Glass Cookies with Marshmallows (No-Bake)
No Bake Stained Glass Window Cookies are made with melted butter and chocolate chips plus colorful mini marshmallows. The mixture is rolled into logs and sliced into one inch thick cookies. This quick recipes makes enough for a crowd so this recipe is perfect for all of your holiday gatherings!
Pepper Jelly and Cream Cheese Appetizer
Quick appetizers are a must for parties and family get-togethers! This Pepper Jelly and Cream Cheese appetizer is a delicious holiday tradition. It’s super easy to make and the whole family can enjoy it! Pepper Jelly and Cream Cheese appetizer Holiday entertaining is the best kind of entertaining if you ask me. Whether it’s Thanksgiving…
