This guide lists how many fresh whole tomatoes will yield how many cups fresh diced tomatoes. Included are the types of tomatoes you most commonly find in grocery stores (cherry tomatoes, Roma tomatoes, Campari tomatoes and grape tomatoes). I've also included cup-to-weight conversions for whole, crushed, diced and petite diced canned tomatoes. [feast_advanced_jump_to] Cherry tomatoes: […]
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Crispy Lemon Roasted Potatoes with Fresh Basil
These ultra crispy lemon roasted potatoes have all the great features of roasted potatoes but with the added freshness and fragrance of lemon and basil. Simply roast the potatoes in the oven, then toss in a mix of olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and fresh basil. Reader comment: "I would have doubled the recipe […]
Spiced Orange Cream Cheese Glaze
This orange cream cheese glaze has a delicious citrus flavor that's enhanced by cinnamon and cardamom. It's made with orange zest, freshly pressed juice, cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar and a secret ingredient: lemon juice. You only need a tiny bit but it makes all the difference. Without it, the glaze tastes nice but has […]
Raspberry Dessert Sauce with Ginger and Lime Zest
This delicious raspberry dessert sauce has an intense fruit flavor that's enhanced by fresh ginger and lime zest. The ginger and lime flavors don't come through strongly but add great complexity and vibrancy to this sauce. Recipe ingredients and notes: How to make it: See full ingredient amounts and instructions in the recipe card below! […]
Creamy Parmesan Dressing with Oregano
This creamy Parmesan dressing is mild and smooth with a strong Parmesan flavor that is balanced by lemon juice, garlic powder and oregano. The inspiration for this ingredient combination was my lemon oregano sauce, which has a similar flavor profile. Ingredient notes and substitutions: This dressing has a very mild flavor. If you prefer it […]
Creamy Italian Salad Dressing Recipe
This Italian salad dressing has a delicious herb flavor and an ultra creamy texture from a mix of mayonnaise and buttermilk. Recipe ingredients and notes: How to make it: You don't need a food processor or blender for this dressing because you don't need to chop up any fresh herbs or create an emulsion. Instead, […]
Basil Mayo Dressing
This creamy basil mayo dressing has intense basil and lemon flavor from lots of fresh basil, lemon juice and lemon zest. Garlic adds bite and a little bit of cumin intensifies the flavors and takes this dressing to the next level. Ingredients needed: Note: Cumin is not an ingredient you usually see in a basil […]
Creamy Cilantro Dipping Sauce
This creamy cilantro dipping sauce has a delicious tangy flavor from sour cream, buttermilk and lemon juice. A little bit of olive oil makes it rich and creamy and ground coriander, cumin and garlic salt add warm, aromatic flavors. Recipe ingredients and notes: Garlic salt: I wanted only a hint of garlic flavor in this […]
Ancho Marinade
This ancho marinade is quick and easy to make and excellent on boneless, skinless chicken breast. Ancho chili powder is the star ingredient and gives this marinade a rich, deep, smoky and slightly spicy flavor. A bit of brown sugar and lime juice add sweetness and acidity while still letting the ancho chili flavor shine. […]
Creamy Chorizo Soup with Sweet Potato Gnocchi and Kale
This easy creamy chorizo soup with sweet potato gnocchi and kale is the perfect comfort food for a chilly fall or winter evening. The sweet potato gnocchi add just the right amount of sweetness to balance the intense and spicy Mexican chorizo. For maximum convenience and time savings, this recipe uses store-bought sweet potato gnocchi. […]
Sour Cream Dipping Sauce for Chicken Wings
This sour cream dipping sauce is full of umami and tastes delicious with all types of chicken wings, traditional and breaded. It's flavored with hot sauce, Parmesan cheese, seasoned salt, garlic powder and onion powder. 5-Star Reader Review: "Simply magnificent! Easy, quick and delicious. Thank You!" Recipe ingredients and notes: How to make it: See […]
Buttermilk Dill Sauce
This cold buttermilk dill sauce is delicious on anything from raw or roasted vegetables to grilled or baked salmon. The characteristic buttermilk flavor is intensified by sour cream, mayonnaise, salt and lemon juice. Onion powder adds great flavor and umami and works exceptionally well with the fresh dill flavor in this recipe. Recipe ingredients and […]
Creamy White Dipping Sauce for Calzones
This creamy and garlicky white dipping sauce takes calzones to the next level. It's particularly good with cream sauce calzones but also works great with marinara sauce calzones. You need buttermilk powder, onion powder, dried marjoram, garlic, hot sauce, mayonnaise, sour cream, soy sauce, unseasoned rice vinegar and Worcestershire sauce. Sauce ingredients and notes: More […]
Curry Tartar Sauce
This curry tartar sauce makes a delicious condiment for battered fried fish. It's a traditional tartar sauce that's spiced with curry powder and garam masala. The two spice blends work great with the tart pickles (in a similar way to these refrigerator cinnamon and clove pickles). Recipe ingredients and notes: How to make it: Add […]
Tartar Sauce with Sour Cream (without mayo)
This tartar sauce with sour cream is creamy, tart but not sour, and full of fresh dill flavor. A little bit of cinnamon and clove add great depth of flavor to this sauce and turn it into something special. Recipe ingredients and notes: How to make it: Finely chop the dill and the pickles, then […]
Meatball Casserole without Tomato Sauce
This easy meatball casserole without tomato sauce is made with store-bought homestyle meatballs. The meatballs are baked with egg noodles in a delicious creamy and garlicky mushroom and spinach sauce. A white cheddar cheese topping adds a nice sharp contrast to the creamy sauce. Sauce ingredients: The sauce for this casserole is basically a delicious […]
Ground Beef Pasta Sauce (no tomato)
This no-tomato ground beef pasta sauce is full of flavor from chili powder and smoked paprika. It's delicious and satisfying and has the perfect balance of meat and vegetables (similar to this broccoli and sausage soup!). You can serve this quick and easy sauce with any pasta. Recipe ingredients and notes: How to make it: […]
Bacon and Chorizo Pasta Sauce
This creamy tomato, bacon and chorizo pasta sauce is the perfect comfort food for a weeknight dinner. It's got meat, vegetables and a delicious smoky and spicy flavor from bacon, chorizo and chipotle powder. Recipe ingredients and notes: Note that this pasta sauce is made with Mexican chorizo, which is raw, seasoned ground meat that […]
Ancho Aioli
This ancho aioli sauce has the deep, earthy flavor that is unique to ancho chili along with a little bit of tartness from rice vinegar. It's delicious with shrimp, fries or on grilled meat and burgers. Recipe ingredients and notes: I made this aioli with rice vinegar instead of lemon juice (the more common acidic […]
Ginger Sriracha Aioli
This spicy ginger Sriracha aioli makes a delicious dipping sauce for anything from shrimp to French fries. Recipe ingredients and notes: Traditional aioli is an emulsion of just olive oil and garlic. Nowadays, however, the term aioli includes flavored garlic mayonnaise sauces, such as the one in this recipe. How to make it: How to […]
Creamy Chicken and Chorizo Pasta (no tomato)
This creamy chicken and chorizo pasta dish is quick and easy to make and tastes amazing. Browned chicken, chorizo, bell peppers and mushrooms give the luscious, no-tomato cream sauce a delicious umami flavor. A pinch of ground cinnamon is optional but highly recommended. The warm fall flavor of the spice works great in this meaty, […]
Pineapple Jalapeno Chicken Marinade
This pineapple jalapeno chicken marinade has great flavor from fresh jalapeno, ginger, garlic, soy sauce and pineapple juice. It adds a fresh, tropical, fruity-sweet twist to boneless, skinless chicken breast. The marinade is easily made with pineapple juice frozen concentrate that you can scoop directly out of the can for maximum convenience. Serve the chicken […]
Chipotle Lime Seasoning
This spicy chipotle lime seasoning combines the bright citrus flavor of dried lime zest with the smokiness of chipotle powder. Onion powder adds savory umami and salt rounds out the flavors. The seasoning is delicious on grilled or fried shrimp! Seasoning ingredients and notes: You need chipotle powder, onion powder, salt and the zest of […]
Dill Honey Mustard Sauce
This dill honey mustard sauce is made with fresh dill, honey, Dijon mustard, rice vinegar, black pepper, red onion and olive oil. It has a mild sweetness that is balanced by acidity from the vinegar and sharpness from the mustard and the onion. It's similar to a dressing and makes a great condiment for crab […]
Chili Lime Aioli
This flavorful chili lime aioli makes a great condiment for fish, shrimp or pork tacos or any fried seafood. Its dominant flavors come from chili powder and fresh lime juice and zest. Garlic and onion powder add umami and a little bit of honey balances the acidity of the lime juice. 5-Star Reader Review: "This […]
Ahi Tuna Rub
This easy ahi tuna rub adds just the right amount of zing to a delicious, meaty tuna steak. It's made with dry mustard, thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and a touch of smoked paprika. What does it taste like: More fish seasoning recipes:
Chimichurri Seasoning Recipe
This spicy chimichurri seasoning has all the delicious flavors of chimichurri sauce packed into a dry rub. It's herby, peppery, lemony and perfect on chicken and steaks. Recipe ingredients and notes: You can either make dried lemon zest yourself or buy dried minced lemon peel from a spice shop for this seasoning. I prefer dried […]
Honey Chipotle Mayo
This easy honey chipotle mayo is a fantastic topping for anything from tacos to burrito bowls. It's sweet, spicy, smoky, and full of intense flavors but at the same time not harsh at all. You can easily make it in 5 minutes with pantry ingredients. Reader comment: "Wow, this sauce was fantastic! … I made […]
Mexican Dry Rub for Chicken
This Mexican dry rub for chicken is a little bit spicy and full of the bold and delicious flavors typical of Mexican cuisine. It's excellent on boneless, skinless chicken breast for tacos and fajitas. 5-Star Reader Review: "This was absolutely perfect! I made a street corn chicken and rice bowl. It called for grilled chicken […]
Mediterranean Spice Rub for Chicken
This flavorful Mediterranean spice rub for chicken is a mix of aromatic spices and herbs commonly used in Mediterranean cuisine. It takes boneless, skinless chicken breast from ordinary to gourmet! Recipe ingredients: This spice rub has a fresh, earthy and lightly citrusy flavor. Cumin, allspice and oregano make up the dominant flavors and are supported […]
Lemon Panko Chicken
This lemon panko chicken breast is juicy and delicious on the inside and crispy and airy on the outside. The panko crust is flavored with fresh lemon zest, onion and garlic powder, salt, black pepper and crushed red pepper flakes. How to prepare the chicken: To ensure that the chicken breast cooks evenly you have […]
Shrimp Seasoning Mix
This herb and citrus shrimp seasoning mix has a delicious savory flavor from basil, marjoram, oregano, garlic powder and onion powder. The herbs are perfectly balanced by dried lemon zest and a bit of spiciness from crushed red pepper flakes. Recipe ingredients and notes: How to make the seasoning mix: See full ingredient amounts and […]
Chili Lime Rub Recipe
This chili lime rub recipe is made with chili powder, cumin, salt, oregano and dried lime zest. The zest adds a delicious fresh spark of citrus that pairs nicely with the classic chili powder flavors. Use the rub for chicken tacos or fajitas, like these chicken chorizo fajitas! Recipe ingredients and notes: Chili powder is […]
Smoked Paprika Aioli
This smoked paprika aioli is made with mayonnaise, garlic, smoked hot paprika and cilantro. It's spicy, smoky, tangy, garlicky and has a nice freshness from the herb. Ingredient note: Aioli recipes often call for lemon juice but I find that that's not needed in this aioli. The mayonnaise has a nice tanginess and the cilantro […]
Brown Sugar Salmon Rub
This easy brown sugar salmon rub takes salmon fillets from delicious to spectacular. It has the perfect combination of sweet, spicy and savory flavors that complement the flavor of grilled salmon but don't overpower it. You only need brown sugar, pepper flakes, oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper to make it. Ingredients and notes: You […]
Maple Mustard Chicken Marinade
This easy maple mustard chicken marinade turns boneless, skinless chicken breast into pure fall comfort food. The sweetness of the maple syrup is balanced by sharp Dijon mustard and white wine vinegar. Dried tarragon adds a nice earthy freshness. Marinade ingredients and notes: How to make it: See full ingredient amounts and instructions in the […]
Smoked Paprika Chicken Rub
This smoked paprika chicken rub is easily made in minutes and adds amazing flavor. It's bold and delicious on both skin-on and skinless chicken cuts. Ingredients and notes: The flavors of this spice rub are quite similar to those of my cajun chicken marinade. But while the marinade is best for skinless chicken, this rub […]
Fajita Taco Salad with Steak
This 20-minute, colorful fajita taco salad with steak makes a delicious, fresh and well-balanced dinner. Flavorful fried steak bites, grated cheese and a creamy chili oregano dressing give this salad plenty of umami. Charred strips of pepper and onion add classic fajita flavors. And to add the crunch you get from a hard taco shell, […]
Dipping Sauce for Fried Tilapia
This creamy, spicy dipping sauce for breaded fried tilapia is made with fresh basil, diced jalapeno pepper, garlic, lemon juice, sour cream and mayonnaise. Ingredients and notes: The combination of mayonnaise and sour cream creates great flavor and a creamy, but not too dense, consistency for this sauce. How to make it: See full ingredient […]
Shrimp Piccata with Artichokes
This buttery shrimp piccata with artichokes makes a delicious one-pan dinner that comes together in 25 minutes. The dish has a bit of heat from red pepper flakes and a nice sharpness from lemon juice, white wine and capers. Recipe ingredients and notes: I recommend to check the outermost petals and the tops of the […]
Italian Sausage Meatballs
These baked Italian sausage meatballs are made with oregano, garlic, panko, Parmesan, egg and a bit of sour cream for a mildly tangy flavor. They are moist, tender and make a delicious appetizer or main course. The preparation is easy, you pulse all ingredients together in the food processor for maximum convenience and minimum messiness. […]
Spicy Basil Marinated Shrimp
These easy spicy basil shrimp are marinated in olive oil, garlic, lemon juice and zest, salt, fresh basil and red pepper flakes. They are full of delicious flavor and super easy to make. Serve them by themselves or with a slice of baguette. How to make it: NOTE: I recommend large shrimp (between 31 to […]