Garden Vegetable Appetizer Pizza — crisp, fresh, creamy and full of flavor, this chilled pizza is always the first to disappear at parties! We’ve all been to gatherings where the emphasis was on sheer quantity rather than quality. This Garden Vegetable Appetizer Pizza solves that problem: it’s easy to make, feeds a crowd, looks attractive … Read more

This 4 Ingredient Beer Cheese Dip is flavorful, addictive, and quick to prepare — ready in about five minutes using just four simple ingredients. Combining beer, blue cheese, cream cheese, and diced onion creates a creamy, tangy dip that works well for parties, game nights, barbecues, or casual snacks at home. Table of Contents Why … Read more

Looking for a fast, flavorful way to make salmon without sacrificing texture? This Pesto Butter Salmon uses just three ingredients and about 15 minutes, delivering a delicious, nutritious weeknight dinner. A simple blend of pesto and butter coats the fish, and a quick oven technique produces tender, flaky salmon with a bright herbaceous finish. Keep … Read more

image via Heart of Mine Blog Hello friends—this will be a short announcement. From now through all of tomorrow, September 12, 2017, 100% of proceeds from the sale of our It’s That Easy eBook will be donated to support people affected by Hurricane Irma. I grew up in Tortola in the British Virgin Islands, and … Read more

Nashville boasts an impressive restaurant scene, with many outstanding places to eat. Still, eating out every day can get expensive. One of my favorite spots in East Nashville is a vegan restaurant called The Wild Cow, where I always order the same dish: Sweet Potato & Black Bean Tacos with garlicky kale. Since I can’t … Read more

This one-skillet creamy mushroom chicken is a quick, elegant dinner made with boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs seared until juicy and finished in a rich Parmesan garlic cream sauce with sautéed mushrooms. It’s simple comfort food that comes together in about 20 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or an easy weekend meal. … Read more

These baked pakora are as crispy and flavorful as restaurant-style onion bhajis, but made in the oven instead of deep-fried. Serve them as an appetizer for an Indian meal, a party snack, or a TV-time treat. These crispy baked onion pakora (onion bhaji) are an easy, lower-fat alternative to traditional fried fritters while still delivering … Read more

This collection of 24 Quick Dinner Ideas focuses on minimal effort and maximum flavor. Every recipe can be prepared in 30 minutes or less, and the selection includes vegetarian options, poultry, steak, and seafood to suit a variety of tastes. The Best Dinner Recipes, on Your Table, Fast! Many of us are “busy cooks,” balancing … Read more

This Chinese broccoli stir fry is an easy, flavorful vegetable side dish that works with any meal. Garlicky, bright, and satisfying, it pairs perfectly with rice and mains like char siu, teriyaki chicken, or miso salmon. If you try this recipe or any from our blog, tag us on Instagram with #twoplaidaprons or mention @two_plaid_aprons … Read more

A cast iron skillet produces excellent results when making homemade pizza in a pan. Like a baking steel, cast iron transfers and retains heat very well, letting you cook the crust quickly on a hot surface for a crisp exterior and tender, airy interior. Commercial pizzerias use extremely high temperatures that are hard to match … Read more