This Beef Kafta Recipe turns a classic Lebanese dish into something possible at home on a weeknight. The succulent grilled meat kabobs are flavored with garlic, onions and lots of dried herbs and spices. Serve simply with yogurt dipping sauce, or bowl-style for a larger meal.

“Great kafta and yogurt sauce recipes! I made [this] with ground chicken, and it was really delicious, definitely a keeper! I doubled the recipe, which was a good decision because we had enough for lunches plus a container to freeze and enjoy later on.”

—Michele

If you’ve seen the term “kafta” or “kofta” on a Lebanese restaurant menu and have been unsure of what it might be or if you’d like it, this post is for you!

To quickly explain, this dish is a mixture of ground beef and/or lamb, mixed with onion and spices, formed into a patty, log or meatball, and then grilled.

Even if this is your first time hearing this term, I’m here to convince you that this dish is a great make-at-home weeknight dinner with huge flavor!

It can be made with your choice of ground meat, it comes together in about 30 minutes, and you can serve it on its own with side dishes of your choice, or bowl-style with rice, a fresh salad, and pita bread.

This Crockpot Vegetable Beef Soup is a simple, comforting and delicious Midwestern classic. A hearty meat and potatoes dinner in a bowl, this soup simmers to perfection while you’re at work!

Juicy And Tender Crockpot Vegetable Beef Soup

This Crockpot Vegetable Beef Soup recipe has been in my Midwest family for generations. It’s the most comforting soup for anybody who is sick, just had a baby, or is just looking for a warm soothing meal to come home to on a cold day.

While for some reason my family refers to this as just “vegetable soup,” the star of this dish is actually beef short ribs. They add meaty flavor and make a luscious broth.

As my mom says about this recipe: “years of perfection!“. I hope your loved ones will love it as much as we do.

Easy Chocolate Mousse is so simple to make at home that you may never order it at a restaurant again. Make with pantry staples; no eggs required!

Easy Chocolate Mousse For Any Skill Level

Chocolate mousse is the poster child for “feels fancy, couldn’t be easier to make.” It’s funny that restaurants get away with charging $15 (or more!) for this dessert. Once I show you how easy it is to make at home, you may never order it at a restaurant again.

I did a ton of research and tested multiple different ways to make chocolate mousse (eggs? no eggs? whip the cream and fold it in?) before settling on this one as the winner in the easiest + most delicious equation.

Whether you’re a seasoned home chef or just beginning to experiment in the kitchen, this recipe is perfect for all skill levels. It’s great for Valentine’s Day or just any day where you want a chocolate treat.

This easy Microwave Caramel Sauce uses just 5 ingredients and takes only a few minutes. Perfect for drizzling over coffee, ice cream and other desserts, or as a dip for fruit.

“I’m a caramel fan and I’ve made larger amounts but wanted just a smidgen, and this completely works! Thanks for sharing a small recipe that probably many want. I’m already on my second batch!”

—Gayle

Easy Caramel Recipe

As a seasoned food blogger, I understand the skepticism that can arise with unconventional cooking methods. Making caramel on the stove is a tried-and-true process but will making it in the microwave really give you the same rich, deep flavor and silky smooth texture?

I’m happy to report that after carefully testing this microwave caramel recipe, it is almost impossible to tell the finished product apart from sauce made in a pan on the stove top.

So, come along as we use your microwave’s rapid and even heating capabilities to turn the process of caramel-making into something fast and achievable.

This Homemade Cranberry Sauce is for those who like burst, whole berries and a sweet-but-not-too-sweet and still tangy flavor. A touch of orange zest and cinnamon makes it a cut above the rest.

This Will Be Your New Favorite Recipe for Cranberry Sauce

You either love or hate cranberry sauce, and you either like it from the can or homemade. And your views on this subject may change over your lifetime.

I’m not here to try to change your mind about anything. But if you’re looking for a homemade, whole-berry cranberry sauce that is sweet-but-not-too-sweet while still being the perfect amount of tart, this is the one.

Pairing fresh cranberries with sweet apples and a splash of apple cider (or even hard apple cider, if you want) creates a well-rounded sauce that will impress every homemade cranberry sauce lover you know.

Whether you’re a seasoned Thanksgiving expert or a first-timer, you can confidently prepare this in under 20 minutes.

This Baked Sockeye Salmon recipe is a foolproof way to prepare fish at home. Simple ingredients + 5 minutes of prep time, and a perfectly flaky piece of salmon with lemon and herbs will be ready!

This Easy Potato Soup with chicken broth is made with smart ingredient choices like bacon, herbs and spices, and tangy Greek yogurt for a cozy meal with an upscale touch.

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Zoup! All opinions are 100% my own.

Get Cozy With This Simple Potato Soup Recipe

I love a really great potato soup, but I couldn’t find one on the internet that I thought was perfect, so I made my own. While the list of ingredients may look long, a lot of it is fridge and pantry staples, so you probably have some of it on hand already.

The ingredients have been carefully chosen to make the most comforting, flavorful potato soup you’ve ever had. Everything from the right potatoes to the best broth to the pinch of nutmeg (learned that in culinary school!) comes together to create the most cozy meal ever.

And forget the other recipes that call for thickening potato soup with flour – you shouldn’t need to do that! All potato soup should be EASY potato soup, and this one doesn’t mess around with any unnecessary steps.

Learn how to make Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes that have a crispy, caramelized exterior and fluffy, creamy, almost custard-y texture on the inside.

My Family Makes This Roasted Sweet Potato Recipe At Least Once a Week!

Roasted sweet potatoes. They sound so simple that you couldn’t mess them up, right? Actually, you kind of can, but I’m going to make sure that you never do.

You see, after years and years of making roasted sweet potatoes at home, I’ve learned some things.

The most important thing is the size you need to cut the potatoes. It took me a long time to realize this, but trying to save time by cutting the potatoes very small will backfire in the end.

Cut the potatoes too small, and they’re never going to get that fluffy, creamy, almost custard-y texture on the inside that is my absolute favorite thing.

But cut them too large, and they’re going to get way too brown on the outside before they get tender!

Read on for my exact instructions on how to cut, oil, season and roast sweet potatoes for the most delicious end result possible.

Skip the Starbucks line (and prices!) and make a Caramel Iced Coffee at home. No fancy equipment needed, and made to your exact preferences.

Save Some Money and Make Iced Caramel Coffee at Home!

If you’ve done a Google search for “caramel coffee” in the past 10 years, it’s likely been my recipe that has come up first, and I’m pretty proud of it!

Over 300,000 people have checked out the recipe for that *hot* caramel coffee, and my iced version is just as good.

Read on to find out how to make caramel iced coffee at home that will rival anything you’ve had from Starbucks, for a fraction of the cost.