15 Pinterest-Worthy Recipes to Make This Weekend
Need a little weekend cooking inspiration? These recipes are going crazy on Pinterest and we think you’ll love them, too! We have a little bit of everything – breakfasts to salads to easy dinners and everyday favorites. Which one will you try first?
Bucatini Cacio e Pepe
This Italian dish seems a little complicated, but it’s really quite simple. Use high-quality butter, cheese, and pasta for this dish, as it’s about all that’s in it! It’s easy enough for a quick dinner but nice enough to turn it into a date night meal, too.
Get the Recipe: Bucatini Cacio e Pepe.
Black Bean Hummus
Skip the canned chickpeas and make this hummus with black beans instead. It is creamy, delicious, and best of all easy! It’s a wholesome and homemade snack. Serve with plenty of veggies and tortilla chips or pita crackers.
Get the Recipe: Black Bean Hummus.
Hot Honey Glazed Brussels Sprouts
These oven-roasted Brussels sprouts are tender, sweet, savory, and have a bit of a slow burn from the hot honey – they are absolutely delicious and quickly became our favorite way to enjoy Brussels sprouts. They are easy and made with simple ingredients, but worthy of your holiday tables, too.
Get the Recipe: Hot Honey Glazed Brussels Sprouts.
Crockpot Salsa Chicken
This crockpot salsa chicken is easy, versatile, and incredibly flavorful! Made with just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep, let the slow cooker do the rest of the work. You’ll have flavorful and juicy chicken for tacos, salads, bowls, and more. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this recipe is as delicious as it is effortless.
Get the Recipe: Crockpot Salsa Chicken.
Mini Cupcakes
You’re going to adore these mini cupcakes! These tiny treats are soft, fluffy, and perfectly bite-sized, making them a hit at parties or as a quick snack. You can customize them with your favorite frosting and sprinkles for a fun and delicious dessert that’s easy to whip up and can be decorated for any holiday.
Get the Recipe: Mini Cupcakes.
Quinoa Black Bean Salad
This black bean quinoa salad recipe should be on the top of your recipes-to-make list! It’s light and bright, satisfying and nutritious, and loaded with plant-based protein and fiber, all with tons of layered flavor. Because it can be made ahead, it’s a great salad for everything from picnics to summer cookouts to healthy meal prep salads to get you through the week.
Get the Recipe: Black Bean Quinoa Salad.
Crockpot Beef Stew With Dumplings
If you need a comforting, delicious, and hearty meal, look no further, because this crock pot beef stew with dumplings is it. It’s everything you want in comfort food – rich flavors, satisfying and not fussy, made with simple ingredients, and feels like a warm hug in a bowl.
Get the Recipe: Crockpot Beef Tip Stew with Dumplings.
Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli
This one is a crowd-pleaser and a family favorite! Orecchiette pasta is tossed with tender broccoli and hearty chunks of sausage to make a meal that looks as good as it tastes. You might even have everything you need to make this orecchiette pasta dish in your kitchen already, it’s made with just five simple ingredients.
Get the Recipe: Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli.
Big Mac Salad
Skip the drive-thru and get the flavor you crave, at home. This recipe has Big Mac-inspired flavor in each bite, but with a lighter and fresher flavor. Serve with fries for a delicious and nutritious main course dinner salad.
Get the Recipe: Big Mac Salad.
Elote in a Cup (Mexican Street Corn)
If you love the bright and vibrant flavors of Mexican street corn, you’ll love this elote in a cup recipe (aka esquites). This street corn salad is layered with toasted corn, a creamy drizzle, and a salty crumble of cotija, and finished with plenty of fresh cilantro, bright lime juice, and a sprinkle of tajin to bring it all together.
Get the Recipe: Elote in a Cup (Mexican Street Corn Salad)
Creamy Tomato Pasta
One-pot meals are always a good idea on busy nights. This recipe makes the most creamy tomato pasta without requiring copious amounts of cream. And no need to drain the pasta, the pasta water helps give it a creamy flavor and texture.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Tomato Pasta.
Cowboy Caviar
Don’t tell the party guests that this bean dip is secretly super-nutritious – it is bound to be gobbled up based on flavor alone! Made with a colorful mix of fresh vegetables, two types of beans, and a tangy dressing, it’s hard to stop eating this dip! Serve with tortilla chips or crackers for a scoopable snack that everyone always adores.
Get the Recipe: Cowboy Caviar.
Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
Serve up a batch of these air fryer buffalo cauliflower bites and you’ll be shocked at how fast a platter of vegetables will be eaten! Not only is this recipe incredibly easy to make and quick to cook, but it’s also an incredibly delicious way to eat cauliflower, and make a great addition to game day spreads.
Get the Recipe: Buffalo Cauliflower Bites.
Mediterranean Charcuterie Board
This Mediterranean board features meat, cheese, olives, pita, veggies and so much more. It’s a great spread to put out and will be a welcome reprise from the sweets and candy. Make your own hummus or lean on store-bought, no one will even know!
Get the Recipe: Mediterranean Charcuterie Board.
Mediterranean Dense Bean Salad
When you’re in the mood for a salad that’s incredibly delicious, fun to eat, and super nutritious, this garbanzo bean salad is what you’re going to want to make! Made with crunchy and fresh veggies, satisfying garbanzo beans, and a homemade vinaigrette, this salad can be prepped ahead for quick and healthy lunches or served as a side dish to your favorite protein.
Get the Recipe: Garbanzo Bean Salad.
