easy recipes for everyday busy lives

Recipes

Explore a delectable collection of recipes at Nicole’s Tasting Spoon! From mouthwatering classics to innovative culinary creations, our recipe cards offer a delightful journey for every food enthusiast. Unleash your inner chef and savor the joy of cooking with step-by-step instructions and flavorful inspiration.

Easy Backyard Gardening for Beginners

Easy Backyard Gardening for Beginners

Backyard gardening 101 – here it is! All you need to know to take the leap and try it yourself. There is a lot of trial and error but also a lot of fun and success. First a little backstory and introduction because we are …

Honey Butter Ham and Cheese Sliders

Honey Butter Ham and Cheese Sliders

Ham and cheese sliders are a a must have this spring. These sticky sweet sliders are jammed packed with smokey ham, creamy melted cheese, pickled crunchy shallots and baked to perfection. Easy to pull apart and share, making them ideal for entertaining friends and family. …

Classic Deviled Eggs

Classic Deviled Eggs

Easy classic deviled eggs that are no fuss, use simple ingredients already in the refrigerator and can be fancied up for any occasion. You can easily prep ahead for a holiday, brunch or pot-luck or just make them for a grab-and-go snack.  Everyone’s favorite, deviled …

Hatch Chile Chicken and Rice Bake (New Mexico Style)

Hatch Chile Chicken and Rice Bake (New Mexico Style)

New Mexico style Hatch chile chicken and rice bake only has 8 ingredients and takes 40 minutes or less but it tastes like it has been slow simmering all day. The warm depth of the smokey slow heat chiles and smothered saucy cheesy chicken over …

12- Minute Hard Boiled Eggs

12- Minute Hard Boiled Eggs

Want to make hard boiled eggs? With this fool proof method you get bright yellow yolks and easy to peel off egg shells.  The Secrets for 12-Minute Hard Boiled Eggs If you have time to wait, it’s best to have your eggs at room temperature …

My Favorite Lunch Salad

My Favorite Lunch Salad

My favorite lunch salad, I’m so excited to share it with you. When I say it’s my favorite lunch salad, I mean I have loved it forever, I’ve been making it for a decade plus, it’s literally my favorite take to work salad of all …