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Literally. I mean the oatmeal kind. And ya wanna know what happens next? THEEEEEEEEESE. Deelish snackity bars bursting with Fall flavor flaves like cinnamon, nutmeg, rainbows, and butterflies. They’re the treat that’s technically a snack. They’re the bar that keeps on giving. Imagine a layer of moist, perfectly sweet, cinnamony oatmealness topped with ooey gooey apple buttery apples. No need to imagine. Whip up a batch and satisfy your long lost craving for apple oatmeal perfection!...

This baked gnocchi is comfort food. Comfort food for those who need comforting. And yesterday, I needed it (more than I normally do). You see, yesterday was not only the beginning of the 3rd school term here in SA, but also the day we had to start with Atropine drops on my darling princess. I’m not going to go into what Atropine is (you can read more here, if you so wish) but we are doing it because she has a pretty important appointment at an Optometrist this Thursday....

Updated February 20, 2012 Luckily, I had some homemade vegetable pasta sauce in our freezer. So I took that out and boiled up some whole wheat penne pasta. I know some people dislike the whole wheat stuff, but we love it. It doesn’t cost much more and the extra fiber and nutritional benefits are so worth it!!I grated some mozzarella and parmesan and also chopped up some fresh basil. I layered everything in a casserole dish and waited for the bubbling to begin!...

Updated March 26, 2019 Healthy and Sweet If you are like me, you probably have brown bananas on your counter that are begging to be turned into a delicious treat. I always buy extra bananas at the store so I will be forced to make a banana treat. Give the classic banana bread a rest and bake Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies. These easy banana cookies are a family favorite....

Beef with snow peas is a popular Chinese takeout stir fry dish that features thin slices of beef and crisp snow peas that are brought together with a hearty brown sauce. The sauce has a savory and slightly sweet flavor, and tastes fragrant with aromatics. The beef is marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and cornstarch to help tenderize the meat and infuse it with flavor. Ingredients for beef with snow peas What cut of beef to use My favorite cut for making beef stir fries is flank steak, which is quite lean yet still tender....

In China, it’s very popular to have little dessert dumplings that are filled with black sesame cream. You will also see the filling served as a black sesame soup. Americans are used to soup at the start of a meal. And they’re typically savory. But this black sesame soup is sweet and eaten like a dessert. It sometimes comes packaged in powdered form. And you can simply add hot water and have it any time....

Updated March 26, 2019 Whenever I get asked to bring a dessert to a summer potluck, I usually make and take my Lemon Blueberry Bars or my Lemon Raspberry Bars. They are always a hit. If you’ve made them, you know what I am talking about. My new favorite bar recipe are these Blackberry Lime Bars. They are similar to the oh so loved lemon bars, but made with lime and blackberries....

Published on June 17, 2022 Blueberry Pancakes- light and fluffy buttermilk pancakes dotted with juicy blueberries. Serve with butter and pure maple syrup. This is the BEST Blueberry Pancake recipe, I promise! Our Buttermilk Pancakes are hands down the best pancakes in the world. If you’ve made them, you know it’s true. They are the best traditional pancakes, but when we are feeling fruity, we love making Blueberry Pancakes. They are similar to our famous buttermilk pancakes, but are dotted with fresh, juicy blueberries....

Ingredients The ingredients for this braised chicken recipe with risotto are pretty simple. Onion, carrots, celery and garlic are the classic soffrito used in Italian stews and braises. Chicken thighs are a fantastic, affordable source of protein and when slowly braised they are fall-apart tender. Tomatoes and a splash of red wine finish the sauce. For the risotto, you need to use a short grain rice, suitable for making risotto....

Updated November 26, 2019 This post is sponsored by Kroger. The holidays are right around the corner and today I am sharing my “go to” appetizer. This easy Brie, Apple, and Honey Crostini is SO easy and party goers always ooh and ahh over it. I always love watching my friends and family take a bite for the first time. It is one of those recipes where people close their eyes and say: wow, yum, mmmm, so good, amazing, and some even make weird noises, which is kind of awkward at a party, but this crostini is THAT good!...

Updated June 15, 2020 Broccoli Cheddar Fritters In our cookbook, there is a recipe for Cauliflower Quinoa Fritters with Romesco Sauce that I LOVE! The other day I was going to make them, but I didn’t have cauliflower, I only had broccoli in the fridge. I decided to mix things up and make Broccoli Cheddar Quinoa Fritters and I am so glad I did. These fritters are delicious. The broccoli cheddar combo is perfection!...

Updated March 26, 2019 I think I have an addiction to chocolate chips. I have a drawer in our freezer that is filled with bags and bags of chocolate chips. I also have bags in my baking drawer and downstairs in our food storage. I buy every kind of chips: semi-sweet, milk chocolate, dark chocolate, mini, cinnamon, white chocolate, peanut butter, mint, butterscotch, and any other speciality chips I can find....

Nothing is more appropriate for celebrating springtime than lotus root stir fry, a famous Cantonese dish that uses lotus root along with several colorful vegetables to create a light vegetable dish that’s full of color and amazing textures. The Chinese name of lotus root stir fry is He Tang Xiao Chao, which can be translated literally as lotus pond stir fry. Traditionally the dish is made from several vegetables that grow in the mud, such as lotus and yam....

Chicken chow mein is probably one of the best weeknight dinner recipes. Because: Along with other takeout style dishes such as Beef Chow Fun, Seafood Chow Mein, Vegetable Lo Mein, and Soy Sauce Pan Fried Noodles, you should definitely put Chicken chow mein on your dinner rotation. Because once you gather the basic pantry ingredients, you can cook Chinese dishes that taste even better than takeout. Ingredients for chicken chow mein What type of noodles to use To get the best tasting chicken chow mein, you should always use chow mein noodles....

Chinese Vegetable Soup: Practical Takeout-Style Soup at Home Looking for a satisfying soup that’s vegan and gluten free? Then try this Chinese vegetable soup. It mimics the takeout experience at Chinese restaurants in the US. The soup is full of flavor yet quite light. But it’s still robust enough to soothe your senses and keep you feeling full. This One is Fully Vegan You’ve likely searched for Chinese vegetable soup recipes before and if so, you may have noticed chicken broth as an ingredient....

Updated March 26, 2019 I could not be more excited to share one of my favorite recipes with you today. I am thrilled to be a guest on Maria and Josh’s delightful blog – they have been tantalizing my taste buds for well over a year, and I often find myself drooling over Maria’s incredible cookie recipes, keeping a (very long!) mental list of which one will get baked next....

Updated March 26, 2019 Christmas is one week away and I plan on baking cookies every day until Santa comes. I want to make sure we have a good assortment for him to choose from. This week’s cookie agenda includes some of our very favorite Christmas cookies! Brown butter salted caramel snickerdoodles Mexican wedding cookies Soft peanut butter cookies Chocolate kiss cookies Lime coconut snowballs Soft gingersnaps AND Chocolate Pistachio Cookies!...

Updated April 09, 2020 Tis the season for lots and lots of ZUCCHINI! This is my favorite time of year because I LOVE zucchini, it is one of my favorite vegetables. I love zoodles, eating zucchini in salads, grilling it, and baking with zucchini. You can find my favorite zucchini recipes here. I recently made the most epic Chocolate Zucchini Bread and it’s definitely going on the favorite list. It is the BEST!...

If you’re lucky enough to live near an Asian market, you might have seen a great variety of Chinese greens. They might all look similar and have obscure names. If you want to learn more about how to cook with Asian greens to eat healthier, you’ve come to the right place! I’ve shared classic Chinese greens recipes such as Chinese Broccoli with Oyster Sauce, Watercress Stir Fry, Chrysanthemum Salad, Celtuce Stir Fry with Eggs....

Pastry appetizers Christmas appetizers made with pastry are always a hit and they can be made in minutes. Using shop bought pastry is a great way to cut down on prep time. Filling can range from simple to elaborate. Whatever you choose, these are guaranteed to be gone in seconds. Platters and boards There is no better way to entertain than with large platters or boards filled to the brim with delectable treats....