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    TaraTeaspoon » Recipes

    Warm Kale Butternut Squash Salad

    October 9, 2024 Tara Teaspoon

    Kale and squash salad with brown rice and pomegranates in a slate bowl feature.

    Honey, garlic, and seasoned salt make this warm kale butternut squash salad extra flavorful. I toast the brown rice to give this warm salad a nutty flavor and added burst of fresh pomegranate arils. With less than 10 ingredients, you have a gourmet fall or winter salad that is perfect as a side … [Read more...]

    Broccoli Cheddar Soup

    September 20, 2023 Tara T.

    Broccoli cheese soup with shredded cheddar

    Thick, creamy, cheesy – broccoli cheddar soup as it should be! An easy recipe is made with sharp cheddar cheese, fresh broccoli florets, and simple spices you likely have on hand already. Broccoli cheese soup is so comforting and comes together in under an hour. This savory, perfectly seasoned … [Read more...]

    Halloween Ghost Cupcakes

    September 18, 2023 Tara Teaspoon

    Close up of Floating ghost cupcakes on orange and black polka dot napkin

    Halloween ghost cupcakes will make all the ghouls come out to the Halloween party. This cute fondant ghost topper is an easy decoration for any cupcake. These floating ghosts are the perfect edible craft using all store-bought ingredients. The ghost cupcake toppers are made using all store-bought … [Read more...]

    Polka Dot Halloween Cupcakes

    October 5, 2023 Tara Teaspoon

    halloween cupcakes with orange and chocolate frosting

    Polka dot Halloween cupcakes get topped with chocolate candy dots for tasty cuteness. Easy to make with pantry ingredients, this is such an easy Halloween cupcake idea. These Halloween cupcakes can be your October go-to party dessert. They are a cinch when you use cake mix and one of my easy … [Read more...]

    Easy Packed Lunch Ideas and Containers

    September 19, 2023 Tara T.

    close up of chicken lettuce wraps in packed lunch container

    Find lunchbox ideas for work, simple picnic food ideas, and a professional lunchbox suggestion for to-go meals. You'll find simple lunch ideas for the whole family, plus the best lunch box for adults and kids. If you pack lunches for yourself, or your kids, here are some great packable meal … [Read more...]

    Apple Popovers With Maple Butter

    September 10, 2023 Tara Teaspoon

    apple popover open on plate with maple butter

    Apple popovers are the best popover recipe made with bits of juicy apple. The batter is made in the blender for easy no-fail preparation. Serve your warm popovers with maple butter for a delicious Fall side dish or treat.  Apple popovers are a crispy and custardy baked treat made even better … [Read more...]

    Chocolate Skeleton Cookies (With Video!)

    September 10, 2023 Tara Teaspoon

    Plate full of Halloween Skeleton Cookies

    Chocolate skeleton cookies are the perfect spooky Halloween cookie for Trick-or-Treat night. A cinnamon chocolate cookie base is piped with sweet icing bones using my fail-proof royal icing make for a scary treat. What says Halloween more than a skeleton! These chocolate skeleton cookies are so … [Read more...]

    Halloween Spiderweb Caramel Apples

    August 29, 2024 Tara Teaspoon

    spiderweb caramel apples feature

    Spiderweb Halloween Caramel Apples are a classic fall treat, with chocolatey, sweet little spiders. They are easy to make using store-bought caramels and the perfect Halloween candy apples for a spooky party. Caramel apples with chocolate are a spooky-sweet Halloween treat! You'll impress … [Read more...]

    Halloween Monster Chicken Sliders

    June 20, 2025 Tara Teaspoon

    halloween monster chicken sliders close up

    Halloween Monster Chicken Sliders are a ghoulishly fun way to feed a spooky crowd. They are an easy Halloween party food to make in the slow cooker before trick-or-treating. Assemble a platter of these cute Halloween sandwiches for a grab-and-go dinner option. Halloween chicken sandwiches are the … [Read more...]

    Easy Boston Baked Beans (with Canned Beans)

    August 30, 2023 Tara T.

    bowl of boston baked beans with bacon

    Making Boston baked beans has never been easier! This baked beans recipe uses canned beans to speed up the cooking time, but the homemade baked beans still pack in the delicious flavors using bacon, molasses, and cloves. When I worked at Martha Stewart Living magazine I helped create a Boston … [Read more...]

    Mozzarella Bites (Air Fried Mozzarella Balls)

    November 1, 2025 Tara Teaspoon

    cheese pull on mozzarella bite feature

    This make-at-home recipe for mozzarella bites is easy to make. They are the perfect party appetizer, or game day snack. Using store-bought pizza dough and mozzarella string cheese, these easy cheese bites are cooked in the air fryer! If you love Farm Rich or other branded Mozzarella Bites from … [Read more...]

    Favorite Apple Crisp Recipe With Oats

    September 2, 2023 Tara Teaspoon

    serving of apple crisp on white plate

    The only apple crisp recipe with oats you'll ever need! The buttery oatmeal topping is baked on top of juicy apples in the perfect proportion. Top with ice cream for an oatmeal apple crisp that is truly restaurant quality. Creating this apple crisp with oatmeal recipe When I'm at home … [Read more...]

    The Ultimate Chewy Brownie Recipe

    August 25, 2023 Tara Teaspoon

    Stack of three delicious classic brownies

    This is the BEST chewy brownie recipe. These brownies are both fudgy and gooey! With just 10 pantry ingredients, they have double the chocolate and a classic crinkle top. Made easier by melting ingredients in the microwave, and they fit perfectly in a standard 9-by-13 inch baking pan. Homemade … [Read more...]

    7 Layer Dip Recipe

    August 13, 2025 Tara Teaspoon

    Bullseye style, round design 7 layer dip where you can see all the layers of ingredients in a circular pattern.

    This impressive 7 Layer Dip is the ultimate appetizer for any family gathering, party, or game day. Layer bean dip with classic Mexican-inspired toppings for a crowd-pleasing recipe that will be gone in no time. Just try to think of a gathering with seven layer dip that went wrong. You … [Read more...]

    Oven-Baked Nachos Party

    August 21, 2025 Tara Teaspoon

    close up of nachos on a plate with olives and sour cream on top.

    These oven-baked Party Nachos are crisp and cheesy; they’re  made for entertaining a large crowd! Make a delicious spread for your next gathering with easy nacho bar ideas. You can also make this sheet-pan recipe with leftover proteins and veggies for a quick weeknight meal. When I … [Read more...]

    Lemon Royal Icing

    July 26, 2025 Tara Teaspoon

    lemon royal icing in a bowl with a spatula and cut lemons on cutting board

      Lemon royal icing is a citrus-flavored decorating frosting made with powdered egg whites. It is the best flavored royal icing recipe you'll ever taste too! This lemon icing that hardens after piping, gives a shiny, professional finish to a cookie. This truly delicious lemon royal icing is … [Read more...]

    Authentic Cuban Black Beans (Frijoles Negros)

    April 24, 2025 Tara Teaspoon

    square feature image of black beans

    This restaurant-quality Cuban Black Beans recipe has creamy, authentic flavor. With just 5 ingredients, these beans are an easy make-ahead side dish that will feed a crowd. I'm a big fan of Hispanic cuisine with all its nuanced, savory flavors! I just can't get enough of dishes like Arroz Con … [Read more...]

    The Best Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

    August 20, 2023 Tara Teaspoon

    The best skillet chocolate chip cookie on black and white

    This chocolate chip skillet cookie recipe is baking made simple! An ingenious recipe (mixed right in the pan on the stove!) takes your favorite cookies and turns them into a one-pan spectacular, sharable dessert.  Creating this skillet chocolate chip cookie recipe I turned my Best … [Read more...]

    Easy Peach Tarts

    July 17, 2023 Tara Teaspoon

    PeachTartlet Feature Image

    These mini peach tarts with fresh fruit, creamy topping, and a flaky crust are what dessert should be. They are simple to make with only a few ingredients and assembled in less than 30 minutes. These peach bites are perfect for a party or gathering. Super easy peach tarts recipe: All you … [Read more...]

    Shredded Carrot Salad with Apple

    June 23, 2025 Tara Teaspoon

    carrot salad with apples in a green bowl feature image

    This Shredded Carrot Salad with apple is a great make-ahead side dish that's healthy and full of fresh flavors. With just 6 ingredients, it completes any menu and is guaranteed to be a family favorite. When I worked at Martha Stewart, most days everyone in the test kitchen would pull out … [Read more...]

    Classic Homemade Lemonade for Summer

    January 30, 2025 Tara Teaspoon

    homemade lemonade in clear mug with pitcher of lemonade and lemon slices

    Nothing beats a glass of homemade summer lemonade on a hot day. Here's the best way to sip into the perfect sunshine drink of the season. You know the phrase, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade." Well I think it's "when summer comes to town, make lemonade!" It's the quintessential … [Read more...]

    Key Lime Pie Bars with Coconut

    November 4, 2025 Tara Teaspoon

    Key Lime Bars are a great summer dessert for a crowd

    These easy make-ahead Key Lime Pie Bars are the perfect shareable dessert for pie lovers! The classic sweet and tangy Key lime filling goes perfectly with the toasted coconut graham cracker crust and fluffy whipped cream topping. In this article you'll learn: Generated with AI and experts … [Read more...]

    Tart Cherry Lime Granita

    June 13, 2023 Tara Teaspoon

    Tart_Cherry_Lime_Granita_feature

    Tart Cherry Lime Granita is an easy frozen summer dessert for beautiful hot days. It makes your taste buds happy and your mouth pucker. Use frozen tart cherries or fresh ones from the farmers market. It's the middle of summer and it's hotter than ever! Take a break, cool down, and enjoy one … [Read more...]

    Candied Lemon Zest

    July 26, 2025 Tara Teaspoon

    Close up image with text of candied lemon zest on top of pink lemonade cake

    Glossy, sweet candied lemon zest is the perfect topper to a citrusy cake. Learning how to make candied lemon peel is so easy. Candied citrus zest is simply the rind of citrus simmered in a sugar syrup. But the results are far from ordinary. The rind gets shiny and the bitter flavor … [Read more...]

    Mango Pie Recipe (with Graham Cracker Crust)

    June 4, 2025 Tara Teaspoon

    Whole mango pie with tall, golden-toasted meringue and graham cracker crust, surrounded by tableware and glasses.

    This impressive Coconut Mango Pie has crazy delicious mango flavor, creamy texture, and a graham cracker coconut crust. It’s a simple 10-ingredient pie you can make-ahead for entertaining and feeding a crowd! For multiple years now, this coconut mango custard pie has won my friend's (very … [Read more...]

    Tropical Chicken with Grilled Pineapple

    June 14, 2023 Tara Teaspoon

    tropical chicken with grilled pineapple

    Tropical Grilled Pineapple Chicken is heaven from the BBQ! Make it for an easy dinner or cook it at the game or barbecue. I love grilled pineapple. It's pretty dreamy — the juicy, smokey flavor and the caramelized bits. It's so versatile as well, great for savory meals like this tropical … [Read more...]

    Sweet Chili Spicy Popcorn

    July 26, 2025 Tara Teaspoon

    Sweet Chili Spiced Popcorn Feature Image

    A sweet and spicy popcorn seasoning recipe with a hint of cinnamon and hot chili powder. Make this easy Sweet Chili Spicy Popcorn snack with homemade or microwave popcorn! You'll never want just butter again. You nailed the party invites. Now score on the snacks! This sweet and spicy popcorn … [Read more...]

    Summer Melon Dessert with Coconut Sauce

    May 26, 2023 Tara Teaspoon

    Summer melons and coconut make a great summer dessert for a crowd

    This easy summer melon dessert with coconut sauce, brings the juicy, sweet flavors of watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew together with a creamy coconut sauce. Is there anything better than a refreshing melon on a hot summer day? I don’t think so either! This summer melon ball recipe is perfect … [Read more...]

    Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Curry Recipe

    May 27, 2025 Tara Teaspoon

    close up of curry in bowl with rice

    This creamy Slow Cooker Chicken Curry recipe combines classic curry spices for authentic Indian flavor. It’s a healthy make-ahead recipe that only needs 20 minutes of meal prep. Assemble your meal in advance, and dinner will be ready when you are! Easy Indian-inspired food at home I love … [Read more...]

    North Carolina Pulled Pork Recipe

    July 26, 2025 Tara Teaspoon

    north carolina pulled pork recipe with mop sauce

    This is the best smoked pulled pork recipe you'll ever make. Traditionally made, in North Carolina style, I use tangy mop sauce for basting and wood chips for smoking on the grill.  You can't get better than slow cooked, smoked pulled pork. Savory, tender and versatile, this BBQ smoked … [Read more...]

    Fancy Hot Dogs & Sausages

    September 19, 2023 Tara Teaspoon

    Fancy Dogs feature recipe image

    Forget plain hot dogs and up your game with these fancy hot dogs! In this guide, I'm sharing my go-to gourmet hot dogs plus my favorite hot dog toppings. I'm excited to share some crowd-favorite hot dog recipes I've created. Bonus: Mix things up and use delicious sausages too. Grown Up … [Read more...]

    15 Stunning Summer Desserts for a Crowd

    May 18, 2023 Tara Teaspoon

    Summer desserts for a crowd feature image

    Favorite party cake recipes, refreshing icebox desserts, and delicious flavors of ice cream. Make one of these beautiful summer treats for your next showstopper dessert. Find the perfect ending to a meal with these fun dessert recipes. These insanely easy summer desserts for a crowd range from … [Read more...]

    Easy Cashew Chicken Recipe

    August 20, 2023 Tara Teaspoon

    Cashew Chicken feature in a white bowl

    This easy and authentic cashew chicken recipe is made with a simple but flavorful cashew brown sauce. Serve with rice and steamed veggies for an easy weeknight dinner! In this post, I'll be dishing all my secrets for making the best chicken cashew stir-fry. It's an easy recipe that take less … [Read more...]

    BBQ Mop Sauce Recipe

    May 16, 2023 Tara Teaspoon

    bbq mop sauce with mop in aluminum tray

    Homemade BBQ mop sauce is brushed onto your meat during a low and slow cook on the grill, or smoker. The tangy, spiced mixture enhances the flavor, and keeps your meat from drying out. No one really loves to mop their kitchen floor, but this homemade BBQ mop sauce recipe is so tasty it will have … [Read more...]

    Sweet and Super Moist Gluten-Free Cornbread

    May 13, 2023 Tara Teaspoon

    gluten free cornbread with honey and butter

    This gluten-free, sweet cornbread recipe is thick and soft, with a hint of honey. Each square is mile-high, delicious, and moist with a tender crumb. Easy, and gluten-free! Make it for a mixed crowd: gluten-eaters won't know the difference! This is the best gluten free cornbread recipe. It's … [Read more...]

    Super Creamy Eggless Vanilla Ice Cream

    August 25, 2023 Tara Teaspoon

    ice cream cone tipped in a glass square

    The best vanilla ice cream is easy to make at home. A foolproof eggless vanilla ice cream recipe with luscious flavor. The richness comes from adding cream cheese! I wouldn't have believed it before I tried it. Adding cornstarch and cream cheese to my ice cream base actually makes it better … [Read more...]

    Cilantro Salsa Recipe with Lime and Jalapeño

    May 24, 2023 Tara Teaspoon

    Cilantro and jalapeno salsa recipe close up in bowl

    This cilantro salsa is a fantastic taco bar topping, and a fresh green salsa for any Southwest, or Mexican meal. Bright herbs, green onions, spicy jalapeño, and lime make this recipe versatile and tasty. This green salsa with cilantro and onions is one of the best taco toppings, with all the … [Read more...]

    Best Panzanella Salad Recipe with Artichokes

    August 22, 2024 Tara Teaspoon

    close up of panzanella with tomatoes and artichokes

    This take on Italian Panzanella, or bread salad, is brimming with olives, artichokes, and tomatoes. The croutons soak up the juices from the vegetables and white wine vinaigrette, but retain delicious texture. Make tomato and artichoke summer panzanella with your garden-grown produce or … [Read more...]

    Baba Ganoush Recipe Loaded with Roasted Veggies

    October 9, 2024 Tara Teaspoon

    roasted eggplant dip with vegetables and pomegranates

    The best baba ganoush recipe here! Also called baba ghanouj, this roasted eggplant dip gets its flavor from the smokey char of cooked eggplant, sesame tahini, and garlic. I've swapped some of the tahini for creamy yogurt, then loaded the top with roasted vegetables for a dip, so awesome it could be … [Read more...]

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Marshmallow Cookies

    July 11, 2025 Tara Teaspoon

    close up of inside chocolate peanut butter marshmallow surprise cookies on a plate.

    These chocolate peanut butter marshmallow cookies have a delicious chocolate drop cookie base with a peanut butter frosting on top. Surprise! There's a marshmallow hidden inside. You can't resist a soft, brownie-like drop cookie base, with a peanut butter frosting that covers a soft, surprise … [Read more...]

    How to Make a Fresh Watermelon Cake

    March 16, 2025 Tara Teaspoon

    Fresh fruit cakes on display

    Make a fresh watermelon cake that will be the centerpiece of your summer party. Chic, tasty, and easy, this cake is made completely of fruit! I created my own, unique, chic and appetizing watermelon cake. You've seen all kinds of fresh fruit cakes around, I'm sure. Mine is simple, tasty and … [Read more...]

    Super Soft Classic Dinner Rolls

    June 20, 2025 Tara T.

    close up of dinner rolls with herb butter

    This Classic Dinner Rolls recipe makes the softest and fluffiest rolls that you'll ever make. These dinner rolls are silky, flavorful, and the perfect side to holiday meals or Sunday suppers. There are thousands of dinner roll recipes online, but I'm convinced that this one makes the greatest … [Read more...]

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