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The only thing I want after a long day in the sun:

The only thing I want after a long day in the sun: a knockout sandwich piled high with turkey, pimento cheese, tomatoes, pickles, pickled onions, and lettuce 👏🏼🤯☀️

Non-recipe recipe:
Your favorite bread
Pimento cheese
Cracked pepper turkey
shredded lettuce
tomato slices
pickled onions
dill pickle slices
cheddar & sour cream chips

To assemble the sandwich, toast your bread.
Spread one bread slice with pimento cheese.
Add on your lettuce.
Top with turkey, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, pickled onions, pickles, and chips. Finish with the other piece of bread.

#sandwich #sandwichrecipe #sandwichesofinstagram #turkeysandwich

Not your grandmas deviled eggs!!! PIMENTO CHEESE D

Not your grandmas deviled eggs!!! PIMENTO CHEESE DEVILED EGGS 👏🏼👏🏼🤯

Ingredients:
7 large hard-boiled and peeled eggs
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped dill pickle chips
1/2 teaspoon dried chopped onions
1/2 cup store-bought pimento cheese (or make your own)
dill pickle chips, quartered (for topping)
smoked paprika (for topping)

Full recipe: https://www.layersofhappiness.com/pimento-cheese-deviled-eggs/

#memorialday #memorialdayweekend #cookout #appetizers #deviledeggs #deviledegg #pimentocheese

A salmon with flavor coming from the bottom and th

A salmon with flavor coming from the bottom and the top 👏🏼👏🏼🤯🤯🤯

Ingredients:
SALMON BASE
1 lemon, thinly sliced
2 pieces Atlantic salmon
3 Tablespoons Dijon mustard

BROWN SUGAR TOPPING:
2 Tablespoons brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

(optional) chives or parsley, for topping

Full recipe: https://www.layersofhappiness.com/blackened-baked-salmon/

#salmon #salmonrecipe #salmonrecipes #bakedsalmon #dinner

the best way to use up leftover salami & eggs from

the best way to use up leftover salami & eggs from Mother’s Day: salami egg cups!!! 1000x more flavor than using a piece of ham to make egg cups!

ingredients (makes 1):
1 egg
3 slices salami
2 Tablespoons shredded/chopped cheese salt and pepper (optional) pesto, for serving

#cheeseboardleftovers #cheeseboard #salami #egg #mealprep

Sheet pan lasagna! Lasagna with out layers! Lasagn

Sheet pan lasagna! Lasagna with out layers! Lasagna without all the extra work! Talk about a recipe made easier!!!!

Ingredients:

SAUCE:
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 lb ground chicken or beef or turkey
1 lb mild italian sausage
5 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup red wine
3 Tablespoons Italian seasoning
3 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 Tablespoons tomato paste
1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce (I like Rao’s or Classico Four Cheese)
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
1 cup shaved parmesan
1 cup pasta water

RICOTTA TOPPING:
1 (15 oz) container ricotta
1/3 cup pesto
1/2 teaspoon salt

LASAGNA:
1 (16 oz) box lasagna noodles
1 (8 oz) container burrata (you can also use 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella)
1/2 cup shredded parmesan

Full recipe: https://www.layersofhappiness.com/sheet-pan-lasagna/

#dinner #dinnerideas #sheetpanlasagna #lasagna #lasagnarecipe #meatsauce #burrata #burratacheese

my go to skinny summer cocktail: rose spritzer!!!!

my go to skinny summer cocktail: rose spritzer!!!! ☀️😎

ingredients:
8 oz dry rose (1 can Bev Rose)
2 ounces vodka
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 (0.14) oz packet crystal light lemonade
2-4 oz club soda (or water)

full recipe: https://www.layersofhappiness.com/rose-spritz/

#summercocktails #summercocktail #rosespritz #spritz #spritzer

knockouts of the weekend: pimento cheese deviled e

knockouts of the weekend: pimento cheese deviled eggs, crab cake sandwich, baked crab oysters, and old bay fries 🤯🤯

the absolute best spring/summer side dish: rice pi

the absolute best spring/summer side dish: rice pilaf with arugula pesto and burrata ✨ so simple to make but so impressive!!!

Ingredients:

ARUGULA PESTO
2 cups arugula
1/2 cup unsalted roasted cashews (raw cashews also work)
1/3 cup olive oil
1 lemon, juiced (about 1 lemon)
2 tablespoons water
1 Tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

ORZO:
8 oz uncooked orzo
2 cups cooked rice (I use a package of frozen rice)
1/2 cup golden raisins
2/3 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup parsley leaves, roughly chopped
3 tablespoons mint leaves, roughly chopped
2 lemons, zested + juiced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 (8 oz) container burrata cheese

Full recipe: https://www.layersofhappiness.com/arugula-pesto-rice-pilaf-with-burrata/

#sidedish #springside #ricepilaf #rice #recipe

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Follow @layersofhappinessblog for more recipes!

Farmers market to table episode #1: took carrots from the farmers market and turned them into honey glazed carrots with basil goat cheese sauce 🤯🥕

Ingredients:
CARROTS:
2 lbs carrots, peeled + cut in half lengthwise
2 Tablespoons olive oil
Salt + pepper
4 tbsp honey
1 tbsp sriracha
Juice from 1/2 lemon

BASIL GOAT CHEESE SAUCE (optional):
2 cups baby arugula
1 cup fresh basil leaves
4 ounces goat cheese
3 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 lemon, juiced
1 Tablespoon honey
3-5 Tablespoons olive oil
3 teaspoons garlic powder
Salt + pepper

Full recipe: https://www.layersofhappiness.com/honey-roasted-carrots/

#farmersmarket #farmersmarkets #farmersmarketfinds #roastedcarrots #carrot #vegetarianrecipes #vegetable

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Italian sandwich meets frozen pizza: chopped salad pizza 💯💯💯🔥

Ingredients:
1 frozen pepperoni pizza
ITALIAN SLAW:
1/3 cup banana peppers (plus 1 tablespoon of the brine)
1/4 cup pickled onions (or regular sliced red onion)
3 1/2 Tablespoons mayo
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt + pepper
1/3 head iceberg lettuce, very thinly sliced (~3-
4 cups)
1/3 cup cup shaved parmesan
1/4 cup crispy chickpeas

Directions:
Bake the pizza according to the package instructions.
ITALIAN SLAW:
In a large bowl, combine the banana peppers, red onion, mayo, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Fold in the iceberg lettuce, parmesan, and crispy chickpeas until evenly coated.
Top the cooked pizza with the slaw when you’re ready to eat. Cut in fourths and eat immediately.

#frozenfood #saladpizza #italiansandwich #recipe

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Follow @layersofhappinessblog for more recipes! On this episode of cooking with griffin: Big Mac Wraps or Cheeseburger Tacos or whatever you want to call them … kinda good, kinda overwhelming 🫠 would probably use a smaller tortilla if I made them again

#bigmac #cheeseburgertacos #recipe

The viral chipotle quesadilla made at home!!! Made

The viral chipotle quesadilla made at home!!! Made all with @traderjoes ingredients, recipe below

Ingredients:
1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced & cut in half
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 (1 lb) package Trader Joe’s shaved beef
2 tablespoons Trader Joe’s chili lime seasoning (or taco seasoning)
4 flour tortillas
2-3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup chipotle salsa or chipotle vinaigrette

Directions:
Preheat oven to broil.
Add the bell peppers, onions, and shaved beef to a sheet pan. Separate the beef into thinner pieces.
Season generously with chili lime seasoning.
Broil for 7-8 minutes, or until the beef looks browned and crispy on top.
In a medium bowl, combine the sour cream and chipotle salsa. Set aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Place the tortilla in the skillet and add 1/2 cup cheese to one side of the tortilla. Top the cheese with beef/peppers/onions. Top with a little more cheese. Fold the bare side of tortilla onto the meat & cheese.
Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the cheese has melted and the tortilla is golden brown.
Slice into thirds and serve with chipotle sour cream or keep warm in a 250 degree oven if needed

#ad #recipe #recipes #quesadilla #steakquesadilla #easyrecipes

need a recipe to use up all that leftover ham from

need a recipe to use up all that leftover ham from Easter? this caramelized onion ham and cheese egg casserole is it ✔️

Ingredients:
EGG CASSEROLE:
1 yellow onion
1 tablespoon olive oil (or butter)
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 1/2 cups diced ham (~3 slices honey baked ham)
4 oz cheddar or gruyere cheese, small diced and divided (you can use more or less)
10 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

BISCUITS:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons dijon mustard
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons dried chives
1/2 cup whole milk
4 oz cheddar or gruyere cheese, small diced or shredded
1/2 cup diced ham (~1 slice honey baked ham)

Full recipe: https://www.layersofhappiness.com/breakfast-egg-casserole/

#easterbrunch #honeybakedham #leftovers #recipe #breakfast #breakfastfood

Hi! I’m Emily 🤍 If you want delicious family

Hi! I’m Emily 🤍
If you want delicious family recipes, but you’re a self taught cook who’s learning to cook as you go… then this is the place for you.

I make new classics that remind you of your childhood, but taste even better than you remember.

Swipe to see what “Layers of Happiness” means to me & how it fits into the bigger picture here. 💛

6 side dish recipe ideas for Easter dinner 🐣🐰💛

1. Hasselback Potatoes
2. Perfect Baked Potato
3. Easy Rice Pilaf with Orzo and Arugula Pesto
4. Lemon Parmesan Asparagus
5. Vegan Cobb Salad
6. House Salad

All can be found on layersofhappiness.com 🤍

#easter #easterdinner #side #sidedish #springside #springrecipes

a salad that quite literally goes with everything:

a salad that quite literally goes with everything: this house salad 🤯👌💯

Ingredients:
RANCH DRESSING
1/2 cup light mayo
1/2 cup non-fat greek yogurt (or sub for mayo)
1 1/2 cups low fat buttermilk
1 (1 oz) packet Ranch seasoning mix (about 2 Tablespoons)
1/4 cup green onions, chopped (~ 1 green onion)
1/4 cup chopped parsley

SALAD
3 pieces of bacon, cut lengthwise & then into small pieces with scissors (you can omit or use bacon bits)
3 heads of romaine lettuce, shredded
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or smoked gouda)
1/2 cup sliced green onions
3 baby cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or chopped
1 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup croutons (I like to crush these up for gluten free croutons)

Full recipe: https://www.layersofhappiness.com/house-salad-recipe/

#salad #recipes #easyrecipe #saladrecipe #saladrecipes #vegetarian

a fan favorite dessert that travels well for Easte

a fan favorite dessert that travels well for Easter: 7 layer bar coconut macaroons!!

Ingredients:
2 2/3 cups flaked coconut
2/3 cup sugar
4 egg whites
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
2/3 cup butterscotch chips
2/3 cup of chopped pecans

https://www.layersofhappiness.com/7-layer-bar-coconut-macaroons/

#dessert #desserts #coconut #coconutmacaroons #easyrecipe

Happy birthday to my favorite taste tester and num

Happy birthday to my favorite taste tester and number #1 fan!!!! 🤍🤍🤍🤍

an appetizer that travels well & is perfect for Ea

an appetizer that travels well & is perfect for Easter: whipped ricotta with truffle & honey

Ingredients:
1 (15 oz) container ricotta (you can use less ricotta depending on what you have, just don’t go below 8 oz)
4 oz cream cheese
3 Tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon truffle salt
Extra honey, for topping
Fresh cracked black pepper, for garnish
Toasted bread (cut into strips) or a baguette, for serving

https://www.layersofhappiness.com/whipped-ricotta-dip/

#recipe #appetizers #easyrecipes #whippedricotta #easyappetizers #recipeoftheday

“Lobster broccoli” aka broccoli that tastes li

“Lobster broccoli” aka broccoli that tastes like 🦞 aka broccoli that tastes so good your kids will eat it aka @the_car_mom broccoli

Recipe:
Microwave a bag of steamed broccoli.
Brown 1-2 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan.
Pour the browned butter over the broccoli. Squeeze over 1/2 lemon and sprinkle with seasoned salt. Toss and serve ❤️
Recipe from the @the_car_mom

#broccoli #recipe #recipes #recipeoftheday #easyrecipes

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