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.

Creamy Asiago Spinach Dip

Creamy Asiago Spinach Dip

This baked creamy asiago spinach dip will be your new go-to spinach dip! Spinach dip is always crowd favorite. A staple. The expectations are high. This recipe meets those expectations and MORE. This warm creamy cheesy spinach dip will keep people around the table (and 

Peppermint Bark Chocolate Cake

Peppermint Bark Chocolate Cake

This peppermint bark chocolate cake is a delicious fun treat for the holidays. A single layer chocolate semi-sweet cake loaded with mini dark chocolate chips topped with a homemade light whipped white chocolate ganache and broken peppermint bark. Ideal for hosting. Get ready to impress. 

Spinach Stuffed Shells (in a spicy Arrabbiata Sauce)

Spinach Stuffed Shells (in a spicy Arrabbiata Sauce)

Spinach stuffed shells in a spicy arrabbiata sauce is the feel-good-home-cooked meal you are looking for. It’s warm, cheesy, saucy with a little bit of a kick. A little spice you didn’t know you needed or missed all this time with regular stuffed shells. Stuffed 

Quick Parmesan Garlic Brussel Sprouts with Pomegranate Arils

Quick Parmesan Garlic Brussel Sprouts with Pomegranate Arils

Quick parmesan garlic Brussel sprouts with pomegranate arils are such an easy side dish. Garlic and shallot fork-tender Brussel sprouts topped with a sweet pop of pomegranate. It takes less than 15 minutes in the oven. Perfect for a weeknight meal and stunning enough for 

Sheet-Pan Candied Smashed Sweet Potatoes

Sheet-Pan Candied Smashed Sweet Potatoes

Sheet-pan candied smashed sweet potatoes are a fun way to change up the classic sweet potato casserole. The ratio of sweet potato to the melted butter, brown sugar and marshmallow is top-notch. Naturally, smashed into individual servings, the candied brown sugar spills over the top, 

Turkey Herb and Goat Cheese Meatballs in a Cranberry Orange Sauce

Turkey Herb and Goat Cheese Meatballs in a Cranberry Orange Sauce

These easy turkey herb and goat cheese meatballs are a showstopper, a one-pan wonder and ideal for any holiday get-together.ย  Warm tender meatballs smothered in a warm cozy sweet and tart fresh cranberry sauce.   Friendsgiving and Potlucks Turkey herb and goat cheese meatballs are