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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.

Honey Chicken and Ginger Garlic Rice (One-Pot)

Honey Chicken and Ginger Garlic Rice (One-Pot)

You can go ahead and add this honey chicken and ginger garlic rice to your one-pot favorite weeknight meals. This quick weeknight meal has a ton of yummy fresh flavors, is super easy to throw it all together and the kitchen clean-up is a breeze. …

Lunch Lady American Goulash

Lunch Lady American Goulash

Lunch Lady American Goulash is the definition of throwback comfort food. Do you remember having this in your elementary school cafeteria? I thought it was a well known childhood core-memory but my husband doesn’t remember having it, do you? I loved it so much and …

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 …