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    TaraTeaspoon » Recipes

    Milk Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

    August 28, 2025 Tara Teaspoon

    Piece of chocolate cake on a white plate with Extra Rich Milk Chocolate Frosting

    This rich and creamy Milk Chocolate Frosting is a bakery-style buttercream that’s easy enough for bakers of all levels to make with minimal ingredients. Use this American buttercream to make decadent chocolatey swirls on cupcakes, cakes, cookies, and more! In this article you'll … [Read more...]

    Braised Pork Curry with Broccoli

    July 30, 2022 Tara T.

    pork curry with broccoli and coconut in bowl

    In this easy pork curry recipe, pork shoulder is slow cooked to perfection before being mixed into a flavorful green curry sauce. Serve atop rice noodles or rice, and prepare to be wowed! Did you just read "braised pork" and think, I bet that's hard to do. Well, think again because this pork … [Read more...]

    24 Unique Ice Cream Flavors

    August 5, 2023 Tara Teaspoon

    unique ice cream flavours grid

    These are unique and interesting ice cream flavors you can make with homemade or store-bought ice cream! Make these creative ideas with or without a churn. Just three easy steps get you to ice cream heaven. Ice Cream Flavours or Flavors It's like walking into an ice cream shop and having … [Read more...]

    Italian Potato Salad with Balsamic Vinegar

    August 14, 2022 Tara Teaspoon

    feature image Italian Potato salad

    An Italian potato salad recipe that tastes like your favorite caprese dish. There's no mayo, just balsamic vinegar dressing, mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil to make this a delightful potato salad summer side. I know you love caprese (that salad of mozzarella and tomatoes with basil and a drizzle … [Read more...]

    Ginger Razzleberry Pie Recipe

    October 6, 2022 Tara Teaspoon

    ginger razzleberry pie with slice out

    This Razzleberry Pie is one of the best fruit pie recipes you'll ever make. The combination of raspberries and blackberries, with a hint of ginger nestled in buttery pastry, is heavenly.  Razzleberries aren't a real berry. Let's just get that out of the way first thing! I mean, I know a … [Read more...]

    The Perfect Pina Colada

    March 16, 2025 Tara Teaspoon

    perfect pina colada recipe image

    Sitting outside drinking a piña colada sounds amazing, doesn't it? Find out how a secret ingredient makes this the best piña colada recipe ever! Make it a cocktail or a mocktail. If you like piña coladas, and getting caught in the rain... okay so I may have just stuck that song in your head for … [Read more...]

    Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe

    August 14, 2022 Tara Teaspoon

    chocolate ice cream cones on black slate

    Once you make homemade chocolate ice cream for the first time, you’ll never reach for it at the grocery store again! Make a rich chocolate custard to freeze at home that will forever be your ultimate chocolate treat. Let's be honest, it's a fun summer treat to have a homemade frozen dessert, … [Read more...]

    Party & Birthday Cupcakes

    August 14, 2022 Tara T.

    close up on pastel frosted cupcakes with sprinkles

    These simple Birthday Cupcakes are perfect for kids and adults alike! Stir in sprinkles or enjoy them as is. This is an easy but impressive recipe! This recipe is my take on my favorite cupcakes from Magnolia Bakery in NYC. Vanilla cupcakes with buttercream frosting may sound boring to some, … [Read more...]

    Steak with Salsa Verde

    July 30, 2025 Tara Teaspoon

    flank steak sliced with fresh salsa verde on top.

    This easy and flavorful Flank Steak with Salsa Verde is the ultimate summer grilling recipe. Just marinate the steak in advance for effortless entertaining or a mouthwatering weeknight dinner that pairs well with a variety of side dishes. In This Article You'll Learn: Generated with AI and … [Read more...]

    Cilantro Lime Rice

    July 9, 2022 Tara T.

    cilantro and lime rice in a bowl

    Step aside, Chipotle! This easy Cilantro Lime Rice recipe can be made on the stove top or in an Instant Pot. Perfect for burrito bowls, tacos, and more! In This Article You'll Learn: Generated with AI and experts from the Tara Teaspoon team. Chewy and hearty, yet fresh and zingy — this … [Read more...]

    Corn and Chorizo Tacos

    July 30, 2022 Tara Teaspoon

    close up of chorizo and corn taco with onions

    Corn Chorizo Tacos are the perfect way to eat summer corn. An easy take on street tacos, these combine spicy sausage with sweet corn and pickled onions.  So good and so easy, this taco recipe with chorizo takes 30 minutes to make! I love a good street taco. These easy tacos are a nice … [Read more...]

    Slow Cooker Brisket Sandwiches

    June 13, 2025 Tara Teaspoon

    close up of Slow Cooker Brisket Sandwich on black background

    Make these incredible Slow Cooker Brisket Sandwiches with hands-free cooking time and a few simple steps. You can make them in advance for a crowd and they taste as good as they look! Load them with all your favorite toppings for a dang delicious meal! Grilling makes life delicious! I've got … [Read more...]

    Memphis BBQ Sauce

    August 14, 2022 Tara Teaspoon

    memphis bbq sauce with pastry brush

    This Memphis BBQ sauce recipe is the perfect finishing sauce for ribs, pulled pork and chicken. It's tangy and thin, not sticky and sweet, with just the right amount of spicy kick! Imagine yourself sitting on a porch swing in the South sipping ice cold lemonade. Kind of a nice relaxing picture, … [Read more...]

    How to Cook Bacon in the Oven

    July 28, 2021 Tara Teaspoon

    bacon piled on a platter

    Ditch the skillet and make crispy bacon in the oven instead! This post walks you step-by-step through the process of making perfect oven bacon every time. Cooking bacon can be such a hassle, can't it? The grease splatters everywhere, the bacon often sticks to the pan, and your kitchen smells … [Read more...]

    Spicy Sweet Maple Bacon with Pecans

    May 18, 2021 Tara Teaspoon

    shiny candy maple bacon with nuts on a platter

    This maple bacon is packed with spicy-sweet flavor. Between the crispy bacon, sticky glaze, and crunchy pecans, there's a multitude of textures in every bite! I love bacon so much! And that smoky, meaty flavor is so great, I'll even eat turkey bacon if that's all you're offering. Of course, … [Read more...]

    French Toast Bake with Cream Cheese and Raspberries

    May 17, 2021 Tara Teaspoon

    Raspberry french toast strata in white rectangle baking dish with powdered sugar

    Raspberry French Toast Strata has tangy raspberries, cream cheese, and a sweet custard stuffed into light and airy brioche, all baked in one dish. Make this French toast bake with cream cheese the night before for easy entertaining! French Toast Strata with Raspberries One of the best … [Read more...]

    Moroccan Lamb Meatballs With Apricot Glaze

    November 1, 2025 Tara Teaspoon

    glazed meatballs with bread slices on a platter

    These easy Moroccan lamb meatballs use classic Moroccan spices with a tantalizing apricot glaze. Serve them as an app with baguette or over couscous for a weeknight dinner. When you use Moroccan and Middle Eastern spices, your home will fill with earthy and savory aromas. My mouth is watering … [Read more...]

    Eggs in Purgatory with Chorizo

    July 30, 2022 Tara Teaspoon

    eggs in purgatory with vegetables and spicy sausage

    Simmering tomatoes, crispy chorizo, and fresh herbs envelop perfectly poached eggs for an easy and delicious one-skillet meal. A spicy take on traditional shakshuka, Eggs in Purgatory with Chorizo is the perfect dish for a savory brunch or quick dinner. A spicy, savory egg dish What are … [Read more...]

    Crunchy Chicken Noodle Salad

    August 14, 2022 Tara Teaspoon

    Crunchy Chicken Salad feature recipe image

    This crunchy Asian ramen salad with chicken and juicy oranges, radishes, and snow peas makes eating salad your new favorite thing! It's my take on ramen noodle salad with mandarin oranges and your family will love it. By adding some crunchy noodles to this Asian mandarin salad, you get a … [Read more...]

    Skillet Green Beans with Charred Artichokes

    July 26, 2025 Tara Teaspoon

    Green beans with capers and artichokes in pan

    A 10-minute side dish of tender green beans with charred artichokes and capers is a genius stove-top side dish recipe. Whether it's a quick summer side dish or the holidays, these beans are simple and flavorful and pair with almost any meal. For many people, being called fast and easy has an … [Read more...]

    Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Apple and Pomegranate

    August 22, 2024 Tara Teaspoon

    shaved brussels sprouts, cheese, purple cabbage and pomegranate salad

    Shaved Brussel Sprouts Salad–Thinly shaved Brussels sprouts, apples, colorful red cabbage, and pomegranates get tossed in a light yogurt dressing for a fresh and beautiful salad. Add some Parmesan cheese for a nutty, savory flavor. This little cabbage-looking veggie is so versatile. Great … [Read more...]

    Chocolate Covered Pomegranate Clusters

    October 9, 2024 Tara Teaspoon

    chocolate coconut clusters with pomegranate

    These little treats are like chocolate haystacks candy with a fruity, granola twist! Dark chocolate covered pomegranate clusters have toasted coconut and granola to add a nutty, crunch. I love chocolate haystacks and make a white chocolate version that is so good. Toasted coconut covered in … [Read more...]

    Classic Graham Cracker Cookie Recipe with Frosting

    October 6, 2022 Tara Teaspoon

    graham cracker cookies filled with chocolate frosting

    I'm sharing one of my favorite childhood snacks: yummy, homemade frosting sandwiched between two graham crackers. These nostalgic treats have to be the easiest graham cracker cookie recipe ever. The absolute easiest graham cracker cookie recipe No-bake. Two ingredients. Snack or dessert. … [Read more...]

    Vegetarian Meatballs With Harissa Are The Best Meatless Meatballs

    August 14, 2022 Tara Teaspoon

    meatless meatballs with harissa and pomegranates

    I'm here to tell you how to make the best meatless meatballs! Eggplant and walnuts are the foundation of this plant-based meatballs recipe. Top the meatballs with a sweet and spicy pomegranate harissa sauce. Delish! I made these meatballs with a combination of eggplant, walnuts, and onions, … [Read more...]

    Roasted Beet and Carrot Salad

    November 11, 2025 Tara Teaspoon

    Close up of a roasted beet and carrot salad.

    This elegant Roasted Beet and Carrot Salad is the perfect vegetable main course or side dish for the fall and winter. The delicious combination of goat cheese, baby kale, and candied pecans make it a real show-stopper that can easily be prepared in under an hour. In this article you'll … [Read more...]

    Peppermint Waffle Ice Cream Sandwiches

    August 14, 2022 Tara Teaspoon

    Waffle Ice Cream Sandwich

    A holiday waffle ice cream sandwich recipe using cake mix that couldn't be easier! Stir in peppermint candy for a festive flavor and fill with rich vanilla ice cream. As seen in All Recipes magazine with Breyers Ice Cream. A pair of peppermint waffles (made with cake mix! Woop!) squish … [Read more...]

    French Onion Phyllo Cups: Tartlets with Gruyere and Pickled Pomegranates

    November 1, 2025 Tara Teaspoon

    tartlets with brie and onions with pomegranates

    Rich caramelized onions, Gruyere cheese, and pickled pomegranate arils cozy up together inside a flaky phyllo tartlet shell to create the most delicious handheld appetizer. These French onion phyllo cups are the perfect bite. This is one of the best phyllo cup recipes you'll ever make. It's … [Read more...]

    Miso Glazed Carrots with Sesame and Pomegranate

    August 14, 2022 Tara Teaspoon

    roasted miso carrots on white platter

    Miso glazed carrots are as irresistible as candy and are a delicious side dish with pomegranates. White miso, ruby-red pomegranate juice, and sesame transform carrots into a caramelized, umami sensation. The ultimate side dish! This roasted carrots recipe is just what the season ordered. Root … [Read more...]

    Moravian Spice Cookies with Honey - Spiced Honey Snaps

    August 14, 2022 Tara Teaspoon

    honey snaps cookies Moravian cookies

    Thin and crispy Moravian spice cookies are a delightful Christmas treat. I make them with honey and six different spices for a unique and amazing flavor. Classic Moravian spice cookies are made with molasses and ginger. I've given them a mild sweet taste using honey in place of molasses. The … [Read more...]

    Beef Tenderloin with Fresh Cranberry Relish

    December 22, 2024 Tara Teaspoon

    beef tenderloin roast with cranberry relish on platter

    The best beef tenderloin roast with a fresh cranberry relish recipe. Use apples, orange, shallots & cranberries to make a robust and easy sauce for your beef roast. Fresh cranberry relish recipe for beef This homemade cranberry relish is loaded with flavor. Sweet, tart, savory and … [Read more...]

    Thanksgiving Leftovers Poutine with Sweet Potato Fries

    August 22, 2024 Tara Teaspoon

    looking into baking dish with sweet potato fries and gravy with cheese

    You'll love adding stuffing and turkey to this Thanksgiving leftovers poutine recipe. Sweet potato poutine is a creative way to use Thanksgiving leftovers and store-bought fries. This is it!! This is your new favorite Thanksgiving leftovers recipe. It is absolutely to-die-for! You may have … [Read more...]

    Shortcut Potato Cheese Casserole

    September 14, 2024 Tara Teaspoon

    Read German Potato salad casserole

    Use German potato salad to make a super quick potato cheese casserole. The perfect side dish for holiday meals, steak dinners, and backyard barbecues. If you love a casserole, also try French Onion Chicken and Rice Bake, or a comforting Cheesy Tater Tot Meatball Casserole. A quick potato … [Read more...]

    Roasted Broccoli with Sumac and Dried Fruit

    September 14, 2024 Tara T.

    roasted broccoli with dates

    Sweet dates or figs and citrusy sumac season this garlic roasted broccoli side dish. Easy to make in the oven, this easy veggie side goes with just about any dinner. This gorgeous recipe is from the cookbook Live Life Deliciously: Recipes for Busy Weeknights and Leisurely Weekends. Sweet … [Read more...]

    Cherry Galette (With Almond)

    November 18, 2025 Tara Teaspoon

    Top view of a cherry galette.

    This bakery-style rustic Cherry Galette is like a tart, but you don't need a special pan! It's a delicious, impressive dessert that even the newest baker can make to impress family and friends. In this article you'll learn: Generated with AI and experts from the Tara Teaspoon team. One of … [Read more...]

    Jeweled Rice - Middle Eastern Yellow Rice

    November 1, 2025 Tara T.

    Yellow jeweled rice with pomegranates and dates

    Persian jeweled rice is aromatic and delicious. With spices, dates, herbs and "jewels" of bright, fresh pomegranate arils. Learn how to cook Middle Eastern yellow rice and what spices to add to make it golden yellow. Persian jeweled rice fit for banquets Jeweled rice gets its name from the … [Read more...]

    25 Halloween Cakes and Cupcakes

    October 6, 2022 Tara T.

    feature collage image of halloween cakes and cupcakes

    My go-to baking of choice for this spooky holiday are easy Halloween cakes and cupcake ideas. Use a mix, or make homemade, grab some fun candy and you'll have a treat that's not only fun to make but festive for your goblin crowd. Halloween is one of my favorite food holidays of the year. Mostly … [Read more...]

    The best reusable silicone food storage bags for an eco-friendly home

    March 17, 2023 Tara Teaspoon

    silicone bags from the freezer with food

    I'm adding more reusable items to my kitchen, so from freezing food to storing food in the fridge or pantry, I'll ditch the plastic bags. To build a more eco-friendly home, I'm switching to Lekue silicone food storage bags because they're leak-proof, easy to clean, and oh, so chic! This post is … [Read more...]

    Homemade Halloween Treats

    August 14, 2022 Tara Teaspoon

    Spooky Halloween Treats

    Spooky homemade Halloween treats, so easy your kids can make them. Cute and tasty, these creepy food recipes are just the thing to celebrate this fun holiday. It's fall! That means holiday-season is officially here. Treats the whole family can make together Fall means family, friends, and … [Read more...]

    Tailgating Kabobs For Game Day

    February 12, 2022 Tara Teaspoon

    pictures of recipes made into kabobs for tailgating

    It's football season so I'm bringing you 15 Tasty Tailgating Kabobs to make on game day! I know that burgers and hot dogs are the go-to for your pre-game cookout, but if you're feeling adventurous I have some recipes for you! Those of you who have been following the blog for a while know that I … [Read more...]

    Make a Fall Leaf Garland Out of Felt

    August 14, 2022 Tara Teaspoon

    A Beautiful Mess Leaf Garland

    As crafting goes, this is my style! This darling Fall leaf garland featured on A Beautiful Mess is so easy, and kid-friendly. I featured this fall craft project on Fox and Friends, on their Fall Festival, live! My versions are below! These darling garlands can go on a mantle, in the … [Read more...]

    Pesto & Pepper Beef Kabobs On The Grill (Steak Kebabs)

    August 29, 2024 Tara Teaspoon

    pepper beef kabobs with pasta on plate feature image

    Whether you call them steak kebabs or kabobs, beef kabobs on the grill are classic with colorful bell peppers, and extra flavorful drizzled with pesto. Serve with a side of Parmesan pasta for a quick and complete meal. This quick dinner cuts out marinating time, swapping it for a flavorful … [Read more...]

    Easy Salmon Dinner Recipes

    October 6, 2022 Tara Teaspoon

    Easy salmon dinner recipes you should have on hand. From air fryer to sheet pan recipes, to healthy and indulgent, these recipes are sure to please your dinner crowd. Never wonder what to make with that beautiful salmon filet you bought at the store! I have collected these dinner recipes … [Read more...]

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