Our Zesty Life Recipes

This collection of recipes include all of our favorite creations here at Our Zesty Life. From jalapeno popper corn muffins to delicious smoked brisket, enjoy these delicious recipes! #ourzestylife #recipe #recipes #food

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Skillet lasagna can be customized, try adding zucchini or spinach for extra color and nutrition.

Simplify meal prep with this skillet lasagna recipe that skips the pre-boiling step! Fresh lasagna noodles are nestled in a hearty marinara and ground beef sauce, layered with ricotta, and topped with a generous sprinkle of mozzarella. Customize it by adding sweet Italian sausage or a handful of spinach for a nutritious twist. Bake until golden and bubbly, then serve up a slice of Italy right from your stovetop! #ourzestylife

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This tortellini pasta is a tasty and flavorful dish.

One pot tortellini pasta is ready in less than 25 minutes! Simply simmer chicken or cheese tortellini pasta in a tomato-based broth with red peppers, corn, carrot, onions, and Italian seasonings until tender. This one pot meal is delicious served with parmesan cheese or Alfreda sauce. Easy to alter too! Toss in bacon bits, diced ham, or spinach for flavor. #tortellinipasta #ourzestylife #onepottortellinipasta #tortellinipastarecipe

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Rhubarb Applesauce

Easy Apple Sauce

Homemade Corn Muffins

Tenderloin Pork

Instant Pot Applesauce

Baking With Applesauce

Slow Cooker Applesauce

Applesauce Recipe

School Snacks For Kids

Instant Pot applesauce recipes are perfect for making an easy, no-fuss snack.

For the perfect cool weather recipe, make this cozy, homemade recipe for Instant Pot applesauce. Made with warming cinnamon and vanilla, this easy applesauce recipe is ready in minutes. You don’t even need to peel the apples, so prepping is effortless as well. Just core and cut the apples into chunks and place in the Instant Pot for the time as directed. Blend the cooked apples and use them for canning, in recipes, as baby food, or as a sweet side dish with pork or beef. #ourzestylife

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Apple Crumble Pie Recipe

Dumplings Recipes

Buttery Flaky Pie Crust

Dutch Apple Pie Recipe

Dessert Fruits

Flaky Pie Crust Recipe

Thanksgiving Pie Recipes

Fall Eats

Apple Crumble Pie

Apple crumb pie combines a sweet apple filling with a crumbly topping nestled in a tasty pie crust.

This apple crumb pie recipe makes an impressive dessert with the best of both worlds - apple pie and apple crumble. A sweet and tender apple filling plus a crunchy and buttery crumble topping create a delicious dessert that everyone will love. No matter if you are a seasoned baker or a beginner, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. #ourzestylife

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Zucchini Sticks Recipes

Easy baked zucchini sticks make the perfect snack, side dish, or appetizer.

This oven baked zucchini sticks recipe is a wholesome and tasty snack, appetizer, or side dish. Plus, it's much easier and cleaner than the deep-fried version. Cut fresh zucchini into sticks and dredge them in egg and a mix of Panko bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, and Italian herbs. Spritz with olive oil and bake until they turn crunchy and golden brown on the outside, and juicy on the inside. Try using an air fryer for equally delicious sticks. Serve with dips, sauces, or salsas. #ourzestylife

This pear bread recipe makes two loaves so you can enjoy one warm and freeze the other for later.

Give this fresh pear bread recipe a try. The delicate flavor of pears and vanilla come together to create the most delicious combination. Plus the texture of this bread is the best. It’s ideal with coffee of tea for breakfast, dessert, or a mid-morning snack. Enjoy one loaf fresh from the oven and freeze the other for later. You can also try adding walnuts, apple, cranberries, or chocolate chips for variety. #ourzestylife

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Soup With Diced Tomatoes

Easy Chicken Taco Soup

Easy Chicken Taco

Chicken Taco Soup Recipe

This hearty southwestern inspired chicken taco soup is sure to warm you up on chilly days.

Chicken taco soup is packed with Southwestern inspired flavor that offers a cozy, spicy kick that’s perfect on chilly days. Tender chunks of chicken are cooked with diced tomatoes, beans, and corn in a flavorful broth that’s seasoned just right. Serve it up with a dollop of sour cream and some warm corn tortillas for dipping. This hearty soup is perfect for a crowd or to take to a potluck or gathering. #ourzestylife

Fluffy banana oat pancakes made with simple ingredients are a delicious start to your morning.

Delicious banana oat pancakes will get your whole family off on the right foot in the morning. In this easy recipe, ripe bananas, oats, eggs, and milk with a touch of cinnamon are whipped up in a blender. From prep to cleanup, oat banana pancakes are a breeze to make since everything goes into a pourable blender. Make a big batch for the freezer and enjoy it all week. Full of fiber, protein, and natural sweetness, these pancakes are sure to become a breakfast favorite #ourzestylife

Skip the coffee shop and make homemade pumpkin spice syrup! Boil condensed milk, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spices for a thick syrup that’s perfect for flavoring coffee or tea. Use it as a topping for pancakes or ice cream, or add it to cinnamon buns. If you're watching your sugar, swap in a favorite sweetener for a skinny version that's still delicious. Why buy pricey Starbucks, Dunkin, or Torani when this affordable pumpkin spice syrup recipe is in reach? #ourzestylife Topping For Pancakes, Drinks At Home, Homemade Pumpkin Spice, Pumpkin Spice Syrup, Syrup Recipe, Homemade Pumpkin, Cinnamon Buns, Condensed Milk, Pumpkin Puree

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Homemade Pumpkin Spice

Make pumpkin spice syrup with this easy recipe and add the essence of fall to all your recipes.

Skip the coffee shop and make homemade pumpkin spice syrup! Boil condensed milk, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spices for a thick syrup that’s perfect for flavoring coffee or tea. Use it as a topping for pancakes or ice cream, or add it to cinnamon buns. If you're watching your sugar, swap in a favorite sweetener for a skinny version that's still delicious. Why buy pricey Starbucks, Dunkin, or Torani when this affordable pumpkin spice syrup recipe is in reach? #ourzestylife

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Homemade French Fries

Simple Vinaigrette

Grilled Meats

Lemon vinaigrette potato salad is so so easy to make and so flavorful.

Enjoy the bright flavors of this simple vinaigrette potato salad. Boil red or yellow baby potatoes until they’re soft and sweet. (No peeling required!) While they're still warm, mix them with a zesty dressing made of olive oil, vinegar, and lemon juice. Add fresh dill, radishes, green onions, and lemon zest, then chill before serving. For an extra kick, add Dijon mustard. Bacon crumbles, eggs, or sweet pickles can be added for more flavor. It pairs perfectly with grilled meats! #ourzestylife

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Mushroom And Onion Soup

Quick Weeknight Meals

Insta Pot

Beef Stroganoff

This easy Instant Pot beef stroganoff is a delicious and hearty meal that is worth repeating.

Delicious and hearty Instant Pot beef stroganoff is an easy recipe worth repeating. Slices of tender beef are cooked with onions, mushrooms, and noodles in a rich broth. Sour cream is added just before serving to bind everything together in a thick and creamy sauce. This savory dish is always a crowd pleaser, and cleanup is a breeze because everything cooks in one pot. A variation of beef stroganoff Instant Pot is to substitute ground hamburger meat and cream of mushroom soup. #ourzestylife

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Roasting Radishes In Oven

Roasted Radishes Oven

Keto Potatoes

Roasted Radishes Recipe

These easy roasted radishes are a delicious, low carb alternative to potatoes.

Give this delicious roasted radishes recipe a try as a tasty alternative to potatoes. Start by cutting red radishes in half and tossing them with olive oil and Italian seasonings. Spread them on a sheet pan and roast in a hot oven until they’re tender. For extra flavor, roast with brussels sprouts, beets, carrots and a handful of whole garlic cloves.You can also use daikon radishes, just cut them into uniform chunks. Roasted radishes taste fantastic with chicken or meat. #ourzestylife

Manwich Sloppy Joes

Homemade Manwich

Homemade Sloppy Joe Recipe

Saucy Manwich Sloppy Joe sandwiches are so hearty and delicious, perfect for any occasion.

Make your game day unforgettable with this mouthwatering recipe for Manwich Sloppy Joes! Cook up a savory blend of ground beef, onions, tomatoes, and peppers in tangy Manwich sauce. Pile the mix onto garlic buttered buns for an irresistible meal. Use a Crock Pot for easy self-service. Lighten up on calories with lean ground beef, chicken, or turkey. Budget-friendly and bursting with flavor, this dish scores big with every bite! #ourzestylife

overnight oatmeal recipe with yogurt and raspberries in a jar

Overnight Oats With Fruit

Chia Milk

Recipe With Yogurt

Chia Oats

Best Overnight Oats Recipe

Easy overnight oats is made with simple ingredients that are easy to find and assemble together.

A quick and tasty breakfast, that will keep you going all morning long is this easy overnight oats recipe with yogurt. Mix rolled oats, yogurt, almond milk, chia seeds, and vanilla. Layer the mix in jars with fruits such as bananas or strawberries and refrigerate overnight. By morning, you'll have a convenient breakfast or snack ready to go. Great for busy families, it’s perfect for backpacks or lunch bags. Add peanut butter for extra protein or chocolate chips for added sweetness. #ourzestylife

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Air Fryer Asparagus Recipes

Asparagus In The Air Fryer

Health Benefits Of Asparagus

Fries Healthy

Air Fryer Asparagus

Kidney Friendly Recipes Renal Diet

Cook Asparagus

Veggie Recipe

Crispy Fries

Make asparagus in the air fryer for a quick and easy side dish or snack.

When asparagus is in season, make this easy recipe for asparagus in the air fryer. In just 10 minutes, you'll have luscious, flavorful asparagus spears to serve as an elegant side dish or starter. Simply toss fresh or frozen spears in oil, add garlic powder, and roast them until tender. Finish with lemon juice or parmesan cheese. For extra yumminess, wrap the spears with bacon and cook. Asparagus in the air fryer also tastes amazing with dips and makes a yummy appetizer. #ourzestylife