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This is my family’s favorite steel cut oats recipe! I do it on the stovetop, but I’ve also included tips for cooking steel cut oats in a slow cooker or pressure cooker (like the Instant Pot). My family usually eats oatmeal for breakfast. We love it almost any way we can, like this easy oatmeal recipe with rolled oats, our baked oatmeal, and even turned into energy balls with peanut butter and honey. We call steel cut oats “sweet oats” in our house and we absolutely love them. Steel cut oats are whole oat groats cut into small pieces (instead … Read more

This is our quick and easy recipe for fried shallots! They become crispy and delicious. Sprinkle them on salads, mashed potatoes, soups, and more! You’ll be hooked once you try our fried shallots recipe. You can add them to almost any dish. I add them to holiday sides like green bean casserole, but they are also wonderful sprinkled over scrambled eggs, mashed potatoes, and salads like our green bean salad or potato salad. Like fried garlic or fried onions, fried shallots are easy to make at home. We will be roasting our shallots, keeping this recipe as simple as possible. … Read more

We love these super flavorful veggie burritos and roasted cauliflower, onions, peppers, rice, cheese and beans. These veggie burritos are super delicious and easy to make ahead! When I make burritos, I pack in as much flavor and texture as possible. This veggie burrito recipe has it all. We’re talking tender roasted cauliflower, fajita vegetables, soft lemon cilantro rice, and your favorite beans, all wrapped up in a warm tortilla. Make them vegan and use our vegan queso, or add your favorite cheese. It comes from you! These burritos are perfect for busy weeknights, healthy lunches, or even the cold … Read more

These bacon wrapped shrimp are a great party appetizer! They are topped with a spicy maple glaze and perfect for any party. With our recipe, you’ll have crispy bacon and perfectly cooked shrimp! Our bacon wrapped shrimp recipe is incredibly easy to make! The shrimp are juicy and flavorful. They are at the top of my list of favorite appetizer recipes! We glaze them with an irresistible spicy maple glaze that will keep everyone coming back for more. The secret to perfectly cooked shrimp AND crispy bacon? Baking the bacon before wrapping! This simple trick prevents the shrimp from overcooking … Read more

On Drinking, And Its Place In My Life. (But it actually starts with my husband.) Five years ago, my husband Bjork decided he was going to stop drinking alcohol right away. At a holiday dinner with friends in 2018, as the server took our drink orders, he leaned over to me and whispered, “I think I’m going to quit drinking for a year.” I was shocked. It seemed sudden and out of the blue, but there was some weight behind it. He was thinking about his life, his night activities, and our family – especially our daughter, who was one … Read more

This is my family’s favorite waffle recipe! These homemade waffles are quick, easy to make from scratch, light, and fluffy. I love them! These are the best waffles we’ve ever made at home. Honestly, of all the breakfast recipes we’ve shared on Inspired Taste, these waffles are at the top of my list of favorites! I usually find homemade waffles too thick and eggy, but not these. These are light on their feet. Our waffle recipe makes 4 thin waffles (as pictured) or 2 to 3 thick, Belgian-style waffles. It’s also easy to double the recipe, so if you need … Read more

This easy chicken sausage soup is a lifesaver on a busy night. It’s hearty, full of healthy veggies, and tastes amazing. This soup recipe is ready in about 30 minutes, thanks to a little preparation and cooking time! We eat this chicken sausage soup every time we make it. I think I caught Adam with a ladle and not a regular spoon. I don’t judge (I do the same thing when he’s not looking). Store cooked chicken sausages are the recipe for this soup. Since the sauce is already cooked, it’s just a matter of putting everything in the soup … Read more

This website may contain affiliate links and advertising in order to provide you with recipes. Read my disclosure policy. Eating healthy doesn’t have to be time consuming or difficult! With this quick and easy meal, you can enjoy nutritious dishes without spending hours in the kitchen. Making Healthy Dinner Meals I’m all about making healthy meals that are both delicious and easy to prepare! These recipes are full of flavor and come together quickly. Whether you’re looking for a light and refreshing dish or something hearty and satisfying, I’ve got you covered! Check out all my other meal plans here. … Read more

All the details on how to make an everyday crochet sweater, including how many stitches to crochet and what yarn to use! Making a crocheted sweater is so easy! It uses one simple crochet stitch, and the end result is unique and beautiful! In 2024, I saw many social media accounts writing about their thermal blankets, including one of my old high school friends, Liz. Even though it was already mid-January (which means I was already behind!), I worried about the idea and knew that I wanted to tackle this exciting project. So I went in and started! Although this … Read more

Highlighting the Most Popular Recipes is always tricky, because year after year, the recipes that get the most traffic are the same ones over and over again (French bread, I’m looking at you). And if you’ve been following along for a long time, that might make you a little richer. So this year, I’m giving you a few top 10 lists! 10 most popular recipes (recipes that got the most traffic this year – all recipes from the last 18 years of blogging continue on this list) 8 Most Popular Recipes from 2024 (from recipes posted just this year!) Mel’s … Read more