Beans are healthy and so versatile; especially in recipes like this Slow Cooker Vegetarian Three Bean Chili made with three types of beans, tomatoes, peppers and onions. I don't make a lot of food in my slow cooker, but chili like this Slow Cooker Vegetarian Three Bean Chili always tastes great. I guess it's because all of the ingredients meld together; then cook slowly to really infuse all of the flavors. I've been trying to incorporate more beans into our diet and slowly, but ... Read More about Vegetarian Three Bean Chili (Slow Cooker)
Soy-Ginger Roasted Edamame
Edamame tossed with soy sauce, fresh ginger, sesame oil and Kosher salt; then roasted makes a healthy flavorful snack. Edamame is consumed as a snack, a vegetable dish, used in soups or processed into sweets and is naturally gluten free and perfect for those that follow a vegetarian or vegan diet as it's loaded with protein. I don't remember the exact first time that I tried edamame, but it was within the last few years. It's on just about every menu nowadays as an appetizer or ... Read More about Soy-Ginger Roasted Edamame
Sriracha & Lime Turkey Meatballs with Dipping Sauce
These Sriracha & Lime Turkey Meatballs with Dipping Sauce are delicious and healthy. They are tasty served for dinner, appetizer or game day snacking. I don't know whether it's because I've been trying to eat healthier and exercise more often or not, but I've been craving foods lately that have a little heat like these Sriracha & Lime Turkey Meatballs with Dipping Sauce. Not only do these meatballs taste FAN-TAS-TIC, they also satisfy my snack cravings as well as being ... Read More about Sriracha & Lime Turkey Meatballs with Dipping Sauce
Seafood Frenzy Friday Roundup #66
Welcome to Seafood Frenzy Friday: Week #66! I haven't shared seafood recipes in a quite a while here on the blog, so I found 15 new seafood recipes to share with you in this roundup. If you're new to CEK let me explain exactly what SFF is. I personally don't like or eat any seafood, so you will rarely find seafood dishes here at Carrie's Experimental Kitchen. But just because I don't cook it often myself, doesn't mean I don't know a fabulous looking dish when I see it. So I ... Read More about Seafood Frenzy Friday Roundup #66
Strawberry Ice Cream
Enjoy homemade Strawberry Ice Cream at home with a few simple ingredients like fresh strawberries, milk and cream. You'll never buy store bought again. Did you get an ice cream maker for the holidays this year? I know a few people who did. Since January 15th is National Strawberry Ice Cream Day, I whipped up a batch to celebrate and give everyone a few new recipes to try. I was never a fan of Strawberry Ice Cream growing up, but my adult palate has certainly grown accustomed to it. ... Read More about Strawberry Ice Cream
Jumbo Banana Walnut Muffins
Jumbo Banana Walnut Muffins made with ripened bananas and chopped walnuts make a tasty on the go breakfast or afternoon snack. This recipe for Jumbo Banana Walnut Muffins has stood the test of time. I love it because it's one of those recipes that you can throw all of the ingredients into one bowl and mix together and it comes out perfectly every time. I especially like when that happens when making baked goods as I'm not big on measuring everything to the "n" th degree. If the ... Read More about Jumbo Banana Walnut Muffins