Zestes Recipes

Nov 4

Nov 4 Weeknight Chicken Noodle Soup

Easy Recipes, Mains, Soup, Weeknight Meals, Chicken

This Weeknight Chicken Noodle Soup is just about as easy to make as heating up a can of chicken noodle soup but so much more delicious! It is so comforting and so good and the best part is that it couldn’t get any easier to make.

Oct 16

Oct 16 Thai Coconut Chicken Soup (Tom Kha Gai) with Rice Noodles

Author: Beth Z. Estes

Easy Recipes, Dairy-Free, Chicken, Egg-Free, Entertaining, Gluten-Free, Mains, Soup, Starters, Weeknight Meals, Better Than Takeout

This is a version of Tom Kha Gai that includes ingredients that can be found at most grocery stores. Although this is a variation of the authentic Thai ingredients, I promise you the end result might be the best thing you’ve ever made.

Oct 2

Oct 2 Weeknight Chicken Sausage Etouffee

Author: Beth Z. Estes

Easy Recipes, Egg-Free, Mains, Dairy-Free, Vegetarian, Weeknight Meals, 30-Minute Meals

This rich and flavorful Cajun dish that satisfies my craving for Cajun flavors becomes an easy weeknight meal by using pre-cooked chicken sausage and a blonde roux.

Sep 27

Sep 27 Perfect Pitcher Margaritas on the Rocks

Author: Beth Z. Estes

Entertaining, Drinks, Dairy-Free, Easy Recipes, Gluten-Free, Dinner Party Recipes

Perfect margaritas for entertaining and serving multiple drinks at once. The balance of bite and a touch of sweetness in these works well for the varied tastes of a crowd.

Sep 27

Sep 27 Chipotle Mayonnaise

Author: Beth Z. Estes

Easy Recipes, Entertaining, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Sauce

It only takes a few minutes to whip up this special, spicy sauce and it involves mostly pantry ingredients. It makes a great dairy-free alternative to cheese and sour cream on Mexican style dishes.

Sep 17

Sep 17 Sweet and Spicy Refrigerator Pickled Okra

Author: Beth Z. Estes

Easy Recipes, Entertaining, Snacks, Canning, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, Starters, Party Snacks

These easy pickled okra have just the right amount of sweetness and spice. Fresh okra and cayenne peppers marinade for a week in a brine of vinegar, brown sugar, salt, garlic and spices.

Sep 17

Sep 17 The Best Turkey Burger Sliders

Author: Beth Z. Estes

Easy Recipes, Turkey, Entertaining, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Grilling, Mains, Party Snacks

Tasty grilled turkey sliders using lean ground turkey and minced mushrooms. Sliders are a great way to offer multiple topping options to guests. Topped with sauteed mushrooms and Swiss or avocado.

Aug 8

Aug 8 Simple Wedding Soup with Chicken Meatballs

Author: Beth Z. Estes

Soup, Easy Recipes, Entertaining, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free, Mains, Chicken, Weeknight Meals, Dinner Party Recipes

Simple and delicious wedding soup with chicken sausage meatballs. This recipe combines several different takes on wedding soup to produce the most flavorful result in the shortest amount of time.