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A homemade Balsamic Glaze recipe. Made with only one ingredient - vibrant and tangy balsamic vinegar. It's reduced in a saucepan until it has thickened to a syrupy consistency, it's acidity has mellowed and the sweetness has concentrated. It's the perfect finish for a caprese salad and so much more!  Flavor Concentrated Balsamic Reduction The great thing about making this Italian staple at home is that you can make it sweeter as preferred and you can opt to make it thinner or thicker (depending on how long it's reduced). This balsamic reduction tastes fresher and it begins with an ingredient that is likely already in your pantry. It's so good you'll want to eat it by the spoonful! It's one of my favorite sauces and it compliments an endless list of dishes. Below are some ideas to get you started. Ways to Use Balsamic Glaze Upgrade a caprese salad with it or another simple green salad, pair it with a good extra virgin olive oil. Spoon over toast (...

The easiest Lemon Orzo recipe ! Made with 6 ingredients including tiny rice shaped orzo pasta, bright lemon, flavorful broth, vibrant garlic, rich olive oil, and bold parmesan. And you can have it ready in under 20 minutes! Quick Lemon Orzo Welcome to a new favorite dinner side that goes with just about anything! It couldn't be easier to make yet each bite is brimming with flavor and it's enjoyed by people of all ages. It's also a versatile recipe and easy to switch things up (see variations below). I love to serve it with a quick pan seared chicken recipe, salmon or shrimp to keep the quick dinner theme going. It's also great for meal prep (just add a little extra broth or oil as it tends to dry overnight in the fridge). Try it soon, it's practically guaranteed to be a repeat as a dinner staple! from Cooking Classy

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup - A chicken soup that's loaded with tiny bits of tender orzo pasta, lean protein rich chicken breasts, fresh vegetables and it's seasoned with plenty of bright fresh lemon. It's a delicious Greek flavored soup that will leave you craving more! Cozy Chicken Lemon Orzo Soup Let's just start by saying this is a must try soup! It's a ready favorite and a family favorite. It's nutritious, full of flavor, easy to prepare, cooks in one pot, and it's the perfect pick me up, feel better soup. You'll love it on a cold blistery day or even on a summery day with its vibrant lemony goodness. Serve it with fresh hearty buttered bread or a side salad to finish the meal. I think you're going to love every last sip of this! from Cooking Classy

A delicious and healthy Lentil Salad recipe! It's made with protein rich lentils, roasted bell pepper, cool crisp cucumber, bright red onion, fresh herbs, tangy feta, and it's finished with a vibrant lemon dressing. It's the perfect way to upgrade lentils. Lentil Salad This makes a great lunch or dinner side. It has an abundance of freshness along with a good heartiness to it, and it's easy to make. You'll find it has a great blend of textures and flavors and it pairs beautifully with chicken or salmon. You can use a variety of herbs based on what you have. I always like to include parsley then for the second herb addition opt for either cilantro, basil or mint - each will give a different flavor profile so it's nice to switch things up. Serve it room temp or nice and chilled for a refreshing salad (just keep in the fridge within 2 hours of preparing). from Cooking Classy

A delicious homemade Protein Drink ! Rich in chocolate and peanut butter flavors, it includes 18 grams of protein, and it's made with handful of simple ingredients. So refreshing and perfectly easy to make! Easy Homemade Protein Drink Are you tired of those shelf stable protein drinks that have an incredibly long list of ingredients, many of which are hard to read and pronounce? They often leave us to wonder if they're really healthy or more of just a marketing gimmick. This frothy protein shake is made up of natural ingredients, it has a fresher taste, and it has a velvety delicious chocolate peanut butter flavor that will leave you craving more! It's also easy to customize (see ideas below) which is another great thing about making it from scratch, you can use up what you have on hand. It makes a tempting addition to breakfast (chocolate for breakfast? Yes please!), a tasty midday snack, or great kickstart to enjoy before a workout. And you'll love that it taste...

Vegetable Stir Fry - A beautiful, colorful rainbow of fresh vegetables are sautéed together in a hot skillet or wok and seasoned with a abundantly flavorful sweet and savory stir fry sauce. It's nutritious and completely delicious! Rainbow Vegetable Stir Fry Recipe Our favorite takeout-style easy vegetable stir fry! Made with a lovely blend of colors and boasting with plenty of fresh flavor. It makes a delicious vegetarian main dish (with a vegan option) that you can serve with brown rice or white rice, or it can double as a side to a healthy protein such as salmon, shrimp or chicken. In it you'll find a tasty variety of vegetables and the stir fry sauce will leave you craving more! It's easy to substitute here using other vegetables you may have on hand (see ideas below). So clean out the fridge with all those veggies and make this delicious stir fry! from Cooking Classy

Teriyaki Shrimp - A quick Asian dish made with pan seared shrimp and a deeply flavorful, sweet and savory teriyaki sauce. Easy to make and worthy of the dinner rotation! Easy Teriyaki Shrimp with Homemade Sauce Weekdays are all about those quick meals and this teriyaki shrimp stir fry style dish fits into that perfectly. You can have it ready in 25 minutes and it’s always satisfies those take out cravings. It’s very similar to the traditional quick teriyaki chicken (which we all love) with the same type of sauce but a different protein to switch things up. Serve it with white rice, brown rice, veggie fried rice , or sautéed vegetables (green beans, asparagus, broccoli, bell peppers, etc.) to compete the meal. from Cooking Classy

Salmon Rice Bowls - A layered bowl made up of tender jasmine rice, glazed teriyaki style salmon bites, asian cabbage slaw, fresh creamy avocado and crisp cucumber. Then for a final finishing touch everything is drizzled with a spicy sriracha mayo. It's a flavor explosion all in one bowl! Loaded Salmon Rice Bowl These salmon rice bowls are loaded with the works! It's an abundance of fresh ingredients all piled together in one bowl for maximum flavor. You get a harmonious blend of various textures, an exciting combination of flavors that all highlight each other perfectly, and there's a visually pleasing variety of vibrant color. It's made up of nutritious ingredients and it's such a filling dish. I'm a white rice fan lately but you can easily swap white jasmine rice for brown rice (regular, short grain, or jasmine brown rice) or quinoa. I've also listed other various substitutes to use in this dish based on what you have on hand (see ideas below). Thi...

Biscuits and Gravy - It's the ultimate breakfast comfort food made with buttery, flaky homemade biscuits that are topped with a rich and creamy, simple sausage gravy. Sausage Gravy with Buttermilk Biscuits Here in the U.S. we often favor those sweet breakfast recipes. There's pancakes, waffles, crepes and French toast all drowning with syrup, then muffins, scones, donuts, sugary cereal, granola, sweet yogurt and even our oatmeal is often sweeter than it need to be. But what about all those incredible savory options? Bagel sandwiches (with microwave eggs even), breakfast tacos , a loaded breakfast casserole , breakfast hash , eggs benedict and then of course there's the Southern staple biscuits and gravy that deserves more attention. It's the ultimate homestyle breakfast and just stick to your ribs good hearty food. And when it's made from scratch it's as scrumptious as it gets! I've shared a simple version here including square cut homemade biscuits...