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Brown Sugar Steak Rub

June 5, 2023 by Nicole B.

Brown sugar steak rub in a bowl.

This peppery brown sugar steak rub has the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. It's made with brown sugar, smoked paprika, black pepper, cumin, salt, onion powder and garlic powder. Ingredients and notes: How to make it: See full ingredient amounts and instructions in the recipe card below! More delicious brown sugar rub recipes:

Espresso Steak Rub Recipe

July 7, 2022 by Nicole B.

Espresso steak rub in a bowl with a spoon.

This bold espresso steak rub combines rich espresso flavor with smoky and spicy chipotle and ancho chili pepper. The two types of pepper add an earthy flavor that complements the intense espresso and keeps this rub from being one-dimensional. You need instant espresso powder, ancho, chipotle, brown sugar, garlic powder, thyme and salt to make […]

Fajita Taco Salad with Steak

June 25, 2021 by Nicole B.

Steak fajita taco salad with dressing in a bowl.

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, […]

How many teaspoons are in a sprig? A conversion guide for common culinary herbs

March 25, 2021 by Nicole B.

Mint and tarragon sprigs, full leaves and chopped leaves.

[feast_advanced_jump_to] About this guide: A lot of recipes call for a specific amount of a finely chopped fresh herb. But how do you know what length of sprig or how many sprigs you need for that? That's what this guide is for. It's a handy reference that tells you approximately how many teaspoons are in […]

Spiced Orange Cream Cheese Glaze

September 19, 2025 by Nicole B.

Cinnamon roll with 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

August 31, 2025 by Nicole B.

Raspberry dessert sauce in a jar.

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! […]

Curry Dipping Sauce

August 2, 2025 by Nicole B.

Cauliflower, carrot and steak with curry dipping sauce.

This creamy curry dipping sauce is delicious and comes together in minutes with just 5 ingredients. It has a subtle curry flavor from yellow curry powder and a great texture from mayonnaise and a little bit of milk. Worcestershire sauce and rice vinegar add tartness and umami and also completely take away the slight bitterness […]

Creamy Parmesan Dressing with Oregano

July 28, 2025 by Nicole B.

Creamy Parmesan dressing in a jar.

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

July 16, 2025 by Nicole B.

Italian salad dressing in a jar with a spoon.

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

July 7, 2025 by Nicole B.

Basil mayo dressing in a jar.

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

June 17, 2025 by Nicole B.

Creamy cilantro dipping sauce in a bowl.

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 […]

Spicy Ranch Dressing Recipe

June 11, 2025 by Nicole B.

Spicy ranch dressing in a jar.

This spicy ranch dressing is ultra creamy from a mix of mayonnaise, sour cream and buttermilk. Cumin, oregano, lime juice, garlic salt and cayenne give it a delicious flavor. And a little bit of tomato sauce adds lots of umami but without actually making it taste like tomato! Ingredient notes: How to make it: Step […]

Dry Rub for Turkey Breast

February 5, 2025 by Nicole B.

Turkey breast dry rub in a bowl.

This dry rub for turkey breast has a delicious herb flavor from rosemary and sage and a nice smokiness from smoked paprika. Cumin and allspice add a warm earthiness that's contrasted by a little bit of sharpness from dry mustard and black pepper. Ingredient notes: I like to use dried rosemary leaves (needles) rather than […]

Chipotle BBQ Aioli Recipe

October 4, 2024 by Nicole B.

Chipotle bbq aioli in a bowl.

This chipotle bbq aioli is a great burger spread or dipping sauce made with chipotle powder, bbq sauce, mayonnaise and garlic. It's smoky, spicy, sweet and tangy. Ingredient notes: How to serve it: Serve this aioli on burgers and sandwiches or as a dipping sauce for sweet potato fries, onion rings, chicken nuggets and more. […]

Chipotle Cinnamon Rub Recipe

September 28, 2024 by Nicole B.

Chipotle cinnamon rub in a bowl.

This bold chipotle cinnamon rub has a delicious spicy and smoky chipotle flavor that's balanced by cinnamon and brown sugar. It's fantastic on pork chops! Recipe ingredients and notes: You can use light or dark brown sugar for this spice rub. More cinnamon spice rubs:

Curry Rub for Chicken Breast

September 6, 2024 by Nicole B.

Curry chicken rub in a glass bowl.

This easy curry rub for chicken breast is a simple but very delicious spice mix. It's made with yellow curry powder, chili powder, cumin, allspice, garlic powder and salt. Ingredient notes: More rubs for chicken breast:

Creamy Red Enchilada Sauce

July 27, 2024 by Nicole B.

Creamy red enchilada sauce in a glass jar.

This creamy red enchilada sauce has intense flavor from chili powder, ancho chili, cumin, oregano, onion powder and garlic powder. Tomato sauce and lime juice give it just the right amount of acidity and heavy cream adds a luscious richness. The sauce goes very well with creamy enchilada fillings and is quick and easy to […]

Pork Tenderloin Rub (no sugar)

February 6, 2024 by Nicole B.

Pork tenderloin rub in a bowl.

This no-sugar pork tenderloin rub has delicious flavor from smoked paprika, thyme, allspice, garlic powder, salt and black pepper. It's very easy to use, just rub the tenderloin with olive oil, sprinkle with the rub and roast directly on a rimmed baking sheet. Serve with a potato side dish for a stellar weeknight meal you […]

Ancho Marinade

October 5, 2023 by Nicole B.

Ancho marinade being whisked in a bowl.

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. […]

Dipping Sauce for Sausage Rolls

September 8, 2023 by Nicole B.

Mustard dipping sauce in a bowl.

This dipping sauce is the perfect condiment for sausage rolls. It has a nice sharpness from Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce that is balanced by ground herbs and garlic powder. The sauce is delicious with traditional sausage rolls (bulk sausage meat wrapped and baked in puff pastry). It also works well with American-style pigs in […]

Creamy Chorizo Soup with Sweet Potato Gnocchi and Kale

August 8, 2023 by Nicole B.

Bowl of creamy chorizo soup with a spoon.

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

August 3, 2023 by Nicole B.

Sour cream dipping sauce in a bowl.

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. Reader comment: "Simply magnificent! Easy, quick and delicious. Thank You!" Recipe ingredients and notes: How to make it: See full […]

Buttermilk Dill Sauce

August 1, 2023 by Nicole B.

Buttermilk sauce in a bowl with a spoon.

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

July 20, 2023 by Nicole B.

Calzone dipping sauce in a bowl.

This creamy and garlicky white dipping sauce takes calzones to the next level. It's particularly good with white calzones but also works great with red 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: How to make […]

Curry Tartar Sauce

June 11, 2023 by Nicole B.

Curry tartar sauce in a small bowl.

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 […]

Sriracha BBQ Sauce Recipe

June 7, 2023 by Nicole B.

Sriracha bbq sauce in a small bowl.

This Sriracha bbq sauce is sweet, sour, spicy and perfect on grilled or smoked meat. It has ketchup, Sriracha, dark brown sugar, rice vinegar and Worcestershire sauce and only takes a few minutes to make. Bbq sauce ingredients and notes: Barbecue sauce is typically made with a tomato base (like ketchup), vinegar, honey or sugar […]

Frozen Hamburger Seasoning Recipe

May 27, 2023 by Nicole B.

A seasoned frozen hamburger patty on a plate.

This frozen hamburger seasoning has great flavor from smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper and garlic and onion powder. Sprinkle it directly onto the frozen patties, then grill or cook in the oven or on the stovetop. Seasoning ingredients and notes: Note that this seasoning is quite spicy! If you want less heat, […]

Ground Turkey Seasoning Recipe

May 19, 2023 by Nicole B.

Seasoned ground turkey in a pan.

Take ground turkey from bland to spectacular with this easy ground turkey seasoning recipe. You'll need smoked paprika, cumin, sage, salt, onion and garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce and tomato paste. Ingredients and notes: How to make it: See full ingredient amounts and instructions in the recipe card below! How to use it: You can use […]

Brown Sugar Marinade for Pork Chops

May 12, 2023 by Nicole B.

Pork chops with marinade in a resealable plastic bag.

This easy brown sugar marinade makes juicy and delicious pork chops full of sweet, tangy and savory flavors. Orange juice and rice vinegar balance the sweetness of the brown sugar and soy sauce, thyme, and black pepper add umami. Add the chops (boneless or bone-in) to the marinade in the morning and cook in the […]

How many tomatoes are in a cup? (fresh and canned)

April 5, 2023 by Nicole B.

Fresh tomatoes and canned tomatoes in bowls on a table.

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: […]

Tartar Sauce with Sour Cream (without mayo)

March 26, 2023 by Nicole B.

Sour cream tartar sauce in a glass bowl with a small spoon.

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 […]

Broccoli Cauliflower Ground Beef Casserole

January 28, 2023 by Nicole B.

Broccoli cauliflower ground beef casserole with salad on a table.

This broccoli cauliflower ground beef casserole has it all: flavorful beef, three different vegetables, a creamy, spicy sauce and a crispy, melty, cheesy topping. The recipe was inspired by the flavors of this cream cheese ground beef dip that is spiced with smoked hot paprika and Louisiana hot sauce. Ingredient notes: How to make it: […]

Meatball Casserole without Tomato Sauce

January 20, 2023 by Nicole B.

Meatball casserole with garlic bread and salad on a table.

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)

October 7, 2022 by Nicole B.

Ground beef pasta sauce in a nonstick pan.

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

October 2, 2022 by Nicole B.

Bacon and chorizo pasta sauce in a non-stick pan.

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: This pasta sauce is made with Mexican chorizo, which is raw, seasoned ground meat that you can […]

Sriracha Cream Cheese Chicken

September 23, 2022 by Nicole B.

Sriracha cream cheese chicken in a pan.

This easy Sriracha cream cheese chicken dish makes a delicious dinner that comes together in 25 minutes. The tender chicken chunks are served in a flavorful cream cheese and bell pepper sauce that has a nicely spicy finish. Recipe ingredients and notes: Please make sure to have the cream cheese at room temperature. If it […]

Sweet Chili Aioli

September 20, 2022 by Nicole B.

Sweet chili aioli in a small glass bowl.

This quick and easy sweet chili aioli sauce has a wonderful, mild sweet and sour chili flavor. It makes a delicious dipping sauce for anything from chicken nuggets to cilantro lime meatballs to stuffed bacon-wrapped shrimp. You need mayonnaise, garlic, sweet chili sauce and rice vinegar to make it. Reader comment: "This is a great […]

Ancho Aioli

September 16, 2022 by Nicole B.

Ancho aioli in a glass bowl with a spoon.

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 […]

Dipping Sauce for Andouille Sausage

September 4, 2022 by Nicole B.

Dipping sauce for Andouille sausage being whisked in a bowl.

This dipping sauce for Andouille sausage is a little spicy, a little sweet and full of delicious cajun flavors. It adds the perfect balance to smoky, spicy, grilled or broiled Andouille sausage. You need smoked hot paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard and maple syrup to make it. Reader comment: "Absolutely delicious […]

Apple Cider Chicken Marinade

September 2, 2022 by Nicole B.

Apple cider chicken marinade being whisked in a bowl.

This apple cider chicken marinade makes delicious sweet and savory chicken breast. Its dominant flavor comes from apple cider and maple syrup and the sweetness is balanced by adobo sauce and Dijon mustard. Marinade ingredients and notes: More sweet and savory marinade recipes:

Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp with Cream Cheese

September 1, 2022 by Nicole B.

Two bacon-wrapped stuffed shrimp with sauce on a plate.

These bacon-wrapped shrimp have a delicious cream cheese stuffing that's flavored with scallion, hot sauce, onion powder and garlic powder. A little bit of sour cream helps lighten the cream cheese and keeps the filling from becoming too heavy and dense. Recipe ingredients and notes: How to precook bacon for wrapping shrimp: Because the bacon […]

Ginger Sriracha Aioli

August 28, 2022 by Nicole B.

Ginger Sriracha aioli in a bowl with a spoon.

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 […]

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