Dinner

Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

These crispy and juicy chicken tenders are the perfect meal for busy weeknights, which is just about every weeknight around here. We know you all love the air fryer, and we are here to deliver one of our favorite ways to use it! They come…

Teriyaki Chicken Bowls – Spend With Pennies

A teriyaki chicken bowl is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. Tender chunks of chicken in a sweet and savory homemade teriyaki sauce is spooned over rice for make a perfect meal. Garnish with extra vegetables and chopped fresh cilantro, toasted sesame seeds, or…

Perfect Whipped Cream

See how easy it is to make homemade whipped cream. With a few tips and simple ingredients, you can make delicious, light, and fluffy whipped cream in no time. Jump to the Whipped Cream Recipe I know whipped cream out of a bottle might seem…

Protein Waffles – High Protein Breakfast

Two ingredient protein waffles…2 INGREDIENTS…that’s all you need to make this high protein breakfast! We are eating protein waffles for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We practically live off of these things. A few times a month I seem to have one of those days where…

Air Fryer Broccoli – thestayathomechef.com

One of the best things about air fryer broccoli is that it is quick and easy to make. It is ready in a fraction of the time it would take to roast broccoli in the oven, and it is a great option for busy weeknights…

Easy Turkey Soup – Spend With Pennies

A quick and easy turkey Soup recipe is a go-to after holiday meals! This shortcut soup tastes like it’s been cooking all day and has tender pieces of turkey, carrots, onions, celery, and pasta noodles simmered a turkey broth. It’s easy to make and only…

Crispy Carnitas (Juicy and Tender)

How to make carnitas that are unapologetically porky, juicy, and tender with crisped-up edges. These are surprisingly simple to make and delicious. Jump to the Carnitas Recipe Watch The Video Carnitas (meaning “little meats”) are the Mexican version of pulled pork here in America. They…

Taco Sloppy Joes – Oh Sweet Basil

Sloppy joes – that classic comfort food with a Mexican twist! These taco sloppy joes are like eating your favorite taco with all the toppings you love but in sandwich form! We are no strangers to sloppy joes here at Oh Sweet Basil! We love…

Takeout Chicken Fried Rice – thestayathomechef.com

This Chicken Fried Rice recipe is even better than takeout! Tender chicken is fried to perfection and mixed with fluffy, crispy rice and a variety of colorful veggies. It’s so easy to make, you may never get takeout again! Looking for a tasty meal that’s…

Homemade Waffles Recipe – Spend With Pennies

This Homemade Waffle Recipe uses just a handful of ingredients that you likely have on hand already! Crisp on the outside, fluffy on the inside, these waffles are delicious drizzled with melted butter and syrup. The perfect start to any weekend morning! Below you’ll find…

Not Your Ordinary Chicken Adobo

You’re familiar with the term, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” right? In other words, there’s no need to change what isn’t bad or not working. This saying applies to a lot of aspects of our lives — what we do in the kitchen…

Easy Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas

These green chicken enchiladas are so simple to make. With salsa verde, chicken, sour cream, cheese, and cilantro, they are a tasty, quick, and easy dinner. Jump to the Chicken Enchiladas Recipe Watch The Video How to Make the Easiest Salsa Verde Enchiladas I love enchiladas…

Creamy Artichoke Dip [+ Video]

This is the best creamy artichoke dip we’ve ever had, at home or in a restaurant. Plus, it’s super easy and can be made in the oven or slow cooker. This creamy artichoke dip comes from my Mom’s best friend. This is definitely one…

Easy Minestrone Soup – thestayathomechef.com

Minestrone soup is a true comfort food that is sure to warm you up on a cold winter day. The combination of tender vegetables and beans creates a rich and satisfying soup that is packed full of flavor. The addition of herbs and spices adds…

Twice Baked Potatoes – Spend With Pennies

Twice Baked Potatoes are a favorite side dish and great to make ahead. A baked potato shell is stuffed with creamy mashed potatoes, cheese, green onion, and bacon. Stir in your own favorite additions and bake until hot. Stuffed potatoes are the perfect side dish,…

Embutido Cordon Bleu – Panlasang Pinoy

When you combine two popular dishes, you do run the risk of having it not work out. This could be due to contrasting flavors, or cooking processes that are far too different from each other. But because of their similarities— from their meatiness to their…

Ultra-Satisfying Italian Wedding Soup

Our Italian wedding soup recipe marries homemade meatballs with a rich and savory broth. This soup is so good, I have a hard time only eating one serving! Jump to the Homemade Italian Wedding Soup Recipe I Love This Italian Wedding Soup Our version of…

Mouth Watering Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Roasted sweet potatoes that are crispy and seasoned to perfection make the best side dish for any meal! We are sharing all the tips for making them the best. Years ago I started to piece together different recipes for the most incredible roasted potatoes ever…

How to Make Easy Turkey Gravy

Fresh turkey gravy is so easy and so worth it! It is absolutely amazing drizzled over Thanksgiving dinner, and adds so much flavor to all of your favorites piled up on your holiday plate. Everyone will rave over this gravy! We look forward to Thanksgiving…

Creamy Macaroni Salad – Spend With Pennies

This macaroni salad is a classic side dish for good reason. Elbow macaroni and a handful of add-ins are tossed in a super easy (and extra creamy) tangy dressing. I love it for potlucks, picnics, or bbqs since it’s fast to make and best made…

Cassava Cake Recipe Creamy and Cheesy Version

In all honesty, who can say no to a moist and spongy cake? There’s something so enchanting about having a generous slice of deliciousness just melt in your mouth. Cake is a favorite dessert for a reason—not just in the Philippines, but all across the…

Juicy Tender Oven Pulled Pork

Tender pulled pork spiced with a 5-ingredient rub, garlic, tomato paste, and apple cider vinegar. Perfectly seasoned, melt-in-your-mouth tender, and excellent served in sandwiches, wraps, tacos, and on salads. Jump to the Pulled Pork Recipe We make this tender pulled pork in the oven. However,…

Insanely Delicious Pumpkin Pudding Lava Cake

The recipe that has been hurting my brain for 4 years is finally here. Our insanely delicious pumpkin lava cake is going to blow up Christmas desserts for the rest of eternity. Aren’t you a little like me? You get to that big Christmas meal…

Classic Coconut Cream Pie – thestayathomechef.com

We are firm believers that pie is always a good idea. Had a bad day? Console yourself with pie. Had a good day? Celebrate with pie — even better with a dollop of whipped cream. You get the gist: we simply can’t get enough! There…

Creamy Potato Soup (Easy to Make)

This creamy potato soup recipe is a cozy meal that anyone can master! Filling, flavorful, and easy to make, creamy potato soup is loaded with delicious ingredients like bacon and sharp cheddar cheese. It promises to chase away all the chills! Cozy & Creamy Potato…

Crave-Worthy Ground Pork Tacos

Thanks to ground pork, these easy pork tacos come together fast. You can even make the filling in advance. Jump to the Ground Pork Tacos Recipe Why I Love These Pork Tacos It’s no secret that we love tacos around here. We’ve made them with…

Creamy Sausage and Peppers Over Mashed Potatoes

Typically, you see creamy sausage and peppers over pasta, but we are going to blow your mind with it served over creamy mashed potatoes! This recipe is inspired by our whole wheat penne sausage and peppers. I had a little cream left in the fridge…

Homemade Root Beer – thestayathomechef.com

While we won’t encourage drinking soda at every meal, it is so much fun for special occasions! Homemade root beer using extract is one of our favorite drinks, especially when we make a big cauldron of it for Halloween (it’s so much fun with the…

Our Fave Breakfast Sandwich (Make Ahead)

Why wait in line for breakfast when you can make a hot & hearty breakfast sandwich at home any way you like it? Supercharge the day with these tasty sandwiches made with egg, sausage (or ham), and plenty of melty cheddar cheese on a crisped…

Chicken Mechado – Panlasang Pinoy

When choosing what meal to make for the day, comfort is one utmost priority. We love a dish that’s familiar to us without being tiring or repetitive—one that easily puts a smile on your face. And simmering in an array of hearty, filling ingredients, chicken…

Ultimate Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken Thighs

Here is our favorite slow cooker chicken recipe! See how we make ultra-tender chicken in our slow cooker with lemony chicken gravy. So delicious, and thanks to a crock pot, most of the recipe time is hands-off! Jump to the Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken Thighs…

Jewish Apple Cake – Oh Sweet Basil

Jewish apple cake is a moist, dense cake brimming with chunks of cinnamon sugar coated apple. It is the perfect fall dessert! Ok, I feel like I have no business writing about a tradition that belongs to another, but every year my instagram starts filling…

Creamy Pumpkin Soup – thestayathomechef.com

Smooth, thick, and oh-so velvety – creamy pumpkin soup is absolutely delicious and so easy to make! All you need are a few ingredients and minimal time to make this ultimate fall soup! Soup season is the best season! Soup is one surefire way to…

Homemade Applesauce Recipe – Spend With Pennies

Homemade applesauce is a fall favorite! With only 3 ingredients (and a splash of water), it’s so easy to make! A simple blend of apples, sugar, and cinnamon is all you need for this applesauce recipe. Perfect and fresh! This recipe can be divided into…

Chicken Katsu Curry – Panlasang Pinoy

Craving something crunchy, savory, and uniquely seasoned? If so, I think a great option would be a curry dish, but just any regular curry dish. Chicken Katsu Curry has become more popular recently with the hype that Japanese and Korean restaurants have gotten globally. But…

Our Favorite Baked French Fries

Here’s how to make the best baked french fries that are tender in the middle, caramelized, and crisp on the outside. After testing popular methods for baking french fries, we’ve zeroed in on our favorite way to make fries in the oven. Jump to the…

How to Cook Acorn Squash

Acorn squash is a treat straight from the garden! This veggie has a delicious buttery orange interior and is so easy to prepare. All it takes are a few small steps and some time in the oven and voila! You’re going to love it! We…

Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup

This homemade cream of chicken soup recipe is the ultimate comfort food! A creamy and savory chicken broth is filled with tender chunks of chicken and a handful of veggies for a simple and cozy soup recipe. This easy recipe comes together in no time…

Brown Butter Spaghetti Squash Recipe

Tonight was “see-what-you-can-make-for-dinner-with-whatever-is-in-the-fridge” and this brown butter spaghetti squash recipe was the result. It is seriously one of my absolute must-haves for fall! Buttery squash with a hint of nuttiness from the pine nuts and savory goodness from the squash, gosh it’s good! You could…

45 Minute Vegetable Soup – thestayathomechef.com

Vegetable soup is perfectly seasoned with herbs and spices, and the variety of vegetables will fill you up and leave you oh so satisfied. Ready in just 45 minutes, you’re going to love this family favorite soup! Soup’s on! We loved hearing that as a…

Homemade Chicken Pot Pie – Spend With Pennies

This cozy chicken pot pie recipe is the ultimate comfort food. A flaky crust is filled with tender chicken and veggies in an easy creamy sauce. It’s all baked until golden and bubbly for a perfect meal. Chicken pot pie is loaded with savory flavors…

Caramel Popcorn Recipe – Oh Sweet Basil

Caramel popcorn is the most classic sweet and salty snack there is! This recipe is so easy and addicting. Family movie night just got even better! When I was a kid we had an old air popper that had a tray on top that melted…

Easy Homemade Granola – thestayathomechef.com

We are absolutely in love with granola. It’s great in yogurt, a bit of milk, or simply by the handful. What we don’t love is how expensive it gets at the grocery store. After a lot of experimentation, we finally came up with the best…

Banana Bread Muffins – Spend With Pennies

Moist and delicious, Banana Bread Muffins are a great way to enjoy those ripe bananas on the counter. Stir in your favorite additions from nuts to chocolate chips to these muffins. This recipe turns a favorite banana bread recipe into a perfectly moist grab-and-go snack…

Easy Homemade Simple Syrup

How to make simple syrup with regular sugar, brown sugar or honey. This is perfect in your cocktails, mocktails, coffee, tea, and for decorating cakes. Jump to the Simple Syrup Recipe How to Make Simple Syrup Simple syrup is ridiculously easy to make, and since it…

The Creamiest Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream Recipe

The Creamiest Pumpkin Ice Cream absolutely must be made with two ingredients or it will not be thick, rich and creamy like you get from a fancy store. Homemade ice cream doesn’t just have to be ice cream flavors like, vanilla or strawberry.…

Perfect Pumpkin Cheesecake – thestayathomechef.com

Pumpkin cheesecake tastes like an apple pie and a cheesecake had a baby. With the perfect balance between creamy and cakey, that cheesecake tang that you know and love, and pumpkins of course. This is the ultimate fall dessert! Cheesecake is a dessert we could…

Zucchini Fritters – Spend With Pennies

This is my mom’s recipe for zucchini fritters. They come out nice and crispy and ready for dipping into marinara or topping with a dollop of sour cream! Shredded zucchini is mixed with bread crumbs, an egg, cheese, and some seasonings. Form them into patties…

Sinigang Recipe

Sinigang is a sour soup native to the Philippines. This recipe uses pork as the main ingredient. Other proteins and seafood can also be used. Beef, shrimp, fish are commonly used to cook sinigang. The chicken version, on the other hand, is called sinampalukang manok.…

Our Favorite Roasted Tomato Soup

Our roasted tomato soup with a base of roasted tomatoes, onion, and whole garlic cloves is one of our favorite ways to cook with tomatoes. Get a grilled cheese sandwich ready because you will love this soup! Jump to the Roasted Tomato Soup Recipe Use…

Citrus Oven Baked Salmon w/ Arugula Cucumber Salad

This citrus oven baked salmon salad is bright and fresh with crunchy roasted chickpeas and a delightful zesty dressing that is going to have you coming back for more! This is the recipe that changed our lives!! Our very first week of being totally unpacked…

How to Cook Spaghetti Squash

Spaghetti squash is exactly what it sounds like — spaghetti that comes from squash! It’s one of our favorite pasta alternatives that’s a blank canvas for anything you want to add to it. Plus, it’s so easy to make! We are huge pasta lovers here…

Kielbasa Soup – Spend With Pennies

Kielbasa soup is an easy meal, full of fresh veggies. Roasted vegetables are simmered with kielbasa, fresh herbs, and pasta in a savory broth. This belly-warming soup is so easy to make and my whole family loves it. Don’t forget the crusty bread for dipping!…

Pinoy Chicken Curry Recipe – Panlasang Pinoy Style

This Pinoy Chicken Curry recipe is the Filipino version of the popular chicken curry dish. It is delicious and easy to cook. The sauce is rich, creamy, and flavorful. It goes well with warm white rice. Other people refer to this as Filipino style chicken…

Sweet Garlic Roasted Tomatoes

Spoon these juicy, sweet oven roasted tomatoes over just about anything that needs some livening up. We love them as a side dish, tossed with pasta, spooned over fish and meats, and spread onto toast. Jump to the Garlic Roasted Tomatoes Recipe I use this…

My New Favorite Granola Recipe

I tried olive oil in my granola for the first time and I’m sold for life! This simple homemade granola is going to be your new favorite too! And you can totally add your favorite mix-ins! I am OBSESSED with granola, but as I only…

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies – thestayathomechef.com

We are all about re-creating and perfecting the classic recipes we grew up with, and oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are as classic as they come. We sometimes wondered if adults were trying to trick us into eating healthy oatmeal, but we have grown and learned…

Antipasto Salad – Spend With Pennies

Antipasto salad is a Mediterranean inspired favorite packed with fresh and brined ingredients! Marinated veggies and olives, fresh mozzarella cheese, and your choice of Italian meats are drizzled with a tangy vinaigrette and served on a bed of lettuce! This antipasto salad recipe is not…

Easy Peanut Butter Granola Bars

These peanut butter granola bars with rolled oats, peanut butter, and maple syrup are easy to make and taste amazing! They are nutritious, naturally vegan, gluten-free, and have around 8 grams of protein per bar. We love them! Jump to the Easy Peanut Butter Granola…

Bakery Style Coffee Cake Muffins

Coffee cake muffins that are so good you will feel like they came from your favorite bakery! There is streusel on top and in the middle too! We have taken our buttery delicious coffee cake recipe and transformed it into a convenient muffin. You can…

Grilled Chicken Thighs (Plus Variations!)

Flavorful, juicy, and cooked with the perfect amount of browning and char, grilled chicken thighs are a fan favorite. We’re giving you 5 flavoring options to choose from for the best grilled chicken thighs ever! We love chicken thighs here at The Stay at Home…

Homemade Blackberry Pie – Spend With Pennies

This blackberry pie recipe has all the fresh flavors of summer baked into a flaky pastry crust for a simple but showstopping dessert! As easy as pie! A simple blackberry and sugar mixture is tucked into a flaky homemade pie crust for the perfect summer…

5 Filipino Food That Make Me Feel Insane, In A Good Way

Doesn’t the best kind of food make you go absolutely crazy? Eating just one bite is never enough; when you have your favorite food, you can’t help but want spoonful after spoonful until you’ve devoured the entire dish! Food can make us happy in an…

Unbelievably Moist Turkey Meatloaf

We set out to create the best turkey meatloaf recipe, and here it is! This turkey meatloaf is full of flavor, moist in the middle, and has become a reader favorite! Jump to the Turkey Meatloaf Recipe The Secret to Crave Worthy, Moist Turkey Meatloaf…

Easy Biscuit Chicken Pot Pie

Imagine that creamy, crave-worthy chicken pot pie filling that you can’t resist and top it with golden, flaky buttermilk biscuits, and you have the most delicious family-friendly dinner ever! It feels like a lot of our days are busy lately but there’s just nothing that…

Cowboy Pasta Salad – thestayathomechef.com

Looking for a cool meal on a hot day that’s sure to fill you up? Cowboy pasta salad certainly does the trick! Filled with ground beef, cheese cubes, bacon, beans, corn, and a flavorful homemade dressing, you definitely won’t walk away hungry. Pasta salad is…

The Best Chicken Marinade – Spend With Pennies

We really think this is the best chicken marinade recipe for the great flavor it adds! With an easy combination of ingredients you likely have on hand, this grilled chicken marinade guarantees juicy, tender, and flavorful chicken every time! With a slight hint of sweetness…

Filipino Style Escabeche – Panlasang Pinoy

What flavors do you often look for when it comes to a meal? Do you prefer something outstandingly savory, or perhaps a touch of sourness for some excitement in the dish? Or maybe you like to have a certain level of sweetness, which is pretty…

Apple Sausage Breakfast Burritos – Oh Sweet Basil

Well, I’m hooked. These Apple Sausage Breakfast Burritos are the yummiest Breakfast Burritos I’ve had so far. It’s a little cheesy, a lot of fluffy eggs and Aidell’s Chicken Breakfast sausage which completely makes the whole meal. I’ve already got my mind whirling with new…

How To Make An Ice Cream Cake

Ice cream cake is one of those classic party desserts that we all know and love. If you’re a big fan of it for your birthday (or any other special occasion for that matter!), you know that they can be hard to find and are…

Strawberry Cupcakes – Spend With Pennies

This sweet strawberry cupcake recipe embraces everything we love about summer! This is a super easy shortcut recipe starting with a doctored cake mix! We add a boost of strawberry flavor and bake until fluffy! Topped these cupcakes with a swirl of fresh strawberry frosting…

Bopis Recipe

Bopis is a spicy Filipino dish made from minced pig’s lungs and heart. This can be served as an appetizer for beer and alcoholic beverages; it is also considered as a main dish and is best served with steamed white rice. The recipe of bopis…

Zucchini Soup (Use Up Those Garden Veggies!)

Got a surplus of garden variety zucchini? We thought so! In this summer soup recipe, zucchini is cooked with a bit of onion in broth until tender. Once tender, it’s pureed until smooth and simmered with a bit of cream. Zucchini soup is one of…