The traditional Irish Coffee is a hot coffee cocktail made with brown sugar and Irish whiskey, then topped with sweet whipped cream. Sip on this warm beverage on winter nights, holiday mornings or for St. Patrick's Day! Traditional Irish Coffee One of my favorite parts of holidays is post-dinner dessert and coffee. It's truthfully the...
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Mixed Berry Muffins
Mixed Berry Muffins are irresistibly delicious and a perfect on-the-go breakfast. Use fresh or frozen berries in this healthy muffin recipe to create the perfect warm and sweet breakfast treat. Mixed Berry Muffin Recipe Muffins are by far one of my favorite go-to breakfast items. There’s just so many variations of muffins, that I don’t...
How to Reheat Risotto
Risotto is so good fresh, but if you've got leftovers (lucky you!) you're going to want to know how to reheat risotto properly! Whether it's from dinner at home or at a restaurant, if you have leftover risotto in your fridge, consider yourself lucky! This creamy grain is delicious as a main course or side...
Creamy Lemon Chicken
Bright and flavorful, this Creamy Lemon Chicken is an absolute delight. Made with fresh lemon juice, this delicious dinner will be one of your new favorites. Creamy Lemon Chicken Recipe I always say it and I'll say it again: Weeknight dinners DO NOT have to be hard or time-consuming. Around here, busy weeknights just cannot...
Shrimp Risotto
Whip up some Shrimp Risotto for an easy yet elegant dinner. This seafood dish is impressive but is a cinch to make. Shrimp Risotto Recipe It's no secret that risotto is one of my favorite dishes to make. I've loved it ever since my time in Italy as a college student. These days, I seem...
Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip
This homemade, warm Buffalo Chicken Dip is easy, hearty and delicious. Made with a rotisserie chicken, it's a great warm appetizer for any occasion, whether it's a fall tailgate or a get-together any time of year. Buffalo Chicken Dip with Rotisserie Chicken The other night we were able to host some friends over to eat...
Easy Breakfast Sides
Cook up one of these 15+ easy breakfast side ideas for an elegant brunch or a simple family breakfast. The morning meal is the most important meal of the day, after all! From egg casseroles to cinnamon rolls, I am always down for some breakfast food. Most mornings I enjoy a protein smoothie for breakfast,...
Lemon Chicken Marinade
This Lemon Chicken Marinade is going to blow your socks off! So easy to make with simple ingredients, it easily transforms chicken into a dazzling dish for anytime. Lemon Chicken Marinade Recipe One of the biggest problems I find with recipes for easy dinners is sometimes they just don't have a lot of flavor. But...
How to Make a Smoothie without Yogurt or Banana
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,...
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...
No-Bake Stained Glass Cookies with Marshmallows (Church Window Cookies)
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...
Pecan Pie Bars
These Pecan Pie Bars are perfect for the holidays or when you need a little holiday spirit any time of the year! These bars have a shortbread-like crust, a gooey pecan pie filling and the easiest crumble topping. 2022 Update: I originally shared this recipe back in 2016 and it is still one of my...
Best Thanksgiving Side Dishes
The turkey is great, but the Thanksgiving side dishes are what everyone remembers! Find a new favorite in these 10+ side dish recipes for Turkey Day. Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Do you have your menu picked out yet? I am one of those people who thinks about their Thanksgiving menu for at least...
Easy Postpartum Meals
While pregnant and after having a baby, it's more important than ever to eat well for the health of the mama and the baby. These easy postpartum meals will make your life easier and help you through recovery after delivery. If you haven't been following along on Instagram, you might have missed that my family...
Vodka Pie Crust
Whether you're making a dessert for the holidays or a simple quiche, there's no better pie crust than a homemade pie crust! This one has a special ingredient: Vodka. With the right technique, this vodka pie crust from scratch is easy peasy! Vodka Pie Crust recipe I love love love pie. I've been making my...
No Bake Buckeye Bars
These No Bake Peanut Butter Bars are the perfect make ahead dessert recipe! They're indulgent and creamy and will disappear quickly! A crunchy peanut butter and graham cracker crust, topped with smooth chocolate. Your new favorite easy dessert recipe!
Cinnamon Apple Muffins
Full of warmth and flavor, these Cinnamon Apple Muffins are perfect for the fall season and the holidays. They're a perfect start to brisk mornings or a cozy afternoon snack on a chilly day! Cinnamon Apple Muffins recipe The second best season of the year is here: Fall baking season! (Christmas is first!) I am...
Side Dishes for Grilled Chicken
What side dishes are best for grilled chicken? From potatoes to veggies, there are so many choices! What to serve with grilled chicken Grilled chicken is one of the best dishes to enjoy all year long. From spring to fall, as long as the weather is nice, the grill is a workhorse. (At least around...
Apple Pan-Seared Pork Medallions
Herb-crusted, pan-seared pork medallions is the perfect fancy but easy dinner you can make at home. The savory sweet combination of apples and pork is a meal that the whole family will love! This post contains affiliate links. Affiliate links support A Joyfully Mad Kitchen at no additional cost to you. I receive a commission...
Cranberry Orange Muffins
Perfect for holiday entertaining, these festive and flavorful Cranberry Orange Muffins are made with fresh or frozen cranberries and have a hint of zesty citrus. Cranberry Orange Muffins Recipe The holidays will be here any minute. I'm already thinking about the recipes I'll make this year... There will for sure be Thanksgiving Fruit Salad and...
Sweet Potato Pancakes with Whipped Maple Butter
If you love breakfast, you'll love these sweet potato pancakes with whipped maple butter! They're the perfect switch from regular pancakes and have a great sweet potato flavor. Whether or not it's the fall season, these sweet potato pancakes are definitely a must! Sweet Potato Pancakes Recipe If you've been around here for a while,...
Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken
Grilled chicken is a staple of warmer weather! This grilled cilantro lime chicken has a hint of chili flavor and is so succulent. It will help you get a flavorful dinner on the table in a hurry for your family. Grilled Chili Cilantro Lime Chicken recipe Even though it is already over 100 degrees daily...
Cast Iron Mixed Berry Crisp
This cast iron mixed berry crisp is the perfect quick dessert! You can easily sub out the fruit for whatever you have on hand for a delicious after-dinner treat! Easy Mixed Berry Crisp Recipe I am a HUGE fan of dessert. Occasionally I have to force myself to not default to having dessert every night,...