As soon as September comes, it feels more like fall and that means… soup. Megan is back in the Sparkle Eats kitchen with a hearty recipe that is a classic and loaded with veggies for a filling meal. You can easily customize by adding or leaving out some of the vegetables and it stores great in the refrigerator for future meals. Read more
Once you learn how to make a smash burger, you’ll never go back! This thin burger is juicy and cooks in just a couple minutes, with crispy edges and crust. The key to making a great smash burger is a hot skillet that helps you get crispy, webbed edges. Finish it off with our “secret sauce” and your favorite toppings for an instant hit! Read more
These easy ham and cheese pinwheels are easy an easy meal or snack when you’re heading to the boat, pool, a cookout or just want a light summer lunch or dinner. You can make them ahead of time and they are easy to grab when you’re enjoying summer activities on-the-go. Read more
You may have seen this broccoli salad at a cookout before, but maybe you’ve never made it before. This recipe is great for your Memorial Day cookout since it pairs well with chicken, beef or pork. You can make it ahead and it keeps great in the refrigerator for leftovers (if there are any). Read more
Thanks to Rosemary for her suggestion to make sausage and peppers. Sparkle sausage is made fresh in the store and has been a favorite of customers for many years. With minimal work because of the slow cooker, this recipe is easy for a weeknight dinner or great to for a large crowd, like a graduation party. Read more
Many of the recipes we make in the Sparkle Eats kitchen make quite a few servings and sometimes they are difficult to cut down for only two servings, especially macaroni and cheese. We’ve adjusted the recipe to feed two, so if you’re having a date night or even just looking for something different to make for a weeknight dinner, give this small-batch recipe a try. Read more
Looking for a new recipe to make during Lent that the kids will also enjoy? Megan’s got you covered in the Sparkle Eats kitchen this week making Homemade Fish Sticks and Tartar Sauce – a great recipe that pairs well with a veggie for a dinner the whole family will enjoy, not only during Lent, but throughout the whole year! Read more
Everyone loves a Reuben for St. Patrick’s Day. Whether you’re celebrating this weekend or waiting until the 17th, prepared dough is stuffed and braided with all the ingredients of a Reuben for an easy-to-eat version of the sandwich. Read more
Megan is in the kitchen this week using both our own store baked ham and Swiss cheese in between layers of flaky puff pastry. This is a great lunch, light dinner or accompaniment to soup. It’s so easy to make, and a great one to get the kids in the kitchen with you because this one is mostly just assembly. So let’s get started! Read more
Now is the time of year that many are under the weather and want chicken noodle soup. This recipe is a bit different than your usual recipe adding ranch seasoning and it’s creamier. It’s hearty, filling and comforting. Read more