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Last year when I posted my Cranberry and Brie puff pastry wreath , I loved the idea of the pastry wreath SO much, I knew I would be doing more flavours throughout the year. And boy did I. This pastry wreath was made in every flavour-combo you can imagine through the year and all of them were absolutely fantastic. Because what isn’t delicious wrapped in pastry?! One of my favs was this sun-dried tomato basil mozzarella pastry wreath with all of the ooey-gooey cheese....

Ingredients Needed Butter. Sugar. White granulated sugar or caster sugar will both work. Flour. All purpose flour. Baking powder. Salt. Eggs. Vanilla extract. Warm milk. Instant coffee. Mascarpone. Heavy cream/whipping cream. Powdered sugar/icing sugar. Cocoa powder. How to make Tiramisu Cake This cake has three components that ensure it’s perfectly flavored with coffee (without it being overpowering). Each element is super easy to make and they are all essential to this cake’s great texture and delicious flavor....

Published on December 29, 2011 Stacked Roasted Vegetable Enchiladas Pumpkin Gingersnap Cookies Steel Cut Oats Pumpkin Cinnamon Streusel Pancakes Triple Chocolate Oreo Chunk Cookies Twix Caramel Brownies Red Velvet Cheesecake Cookies Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars Twix Caramel Popcorn Homemade Soft Pretzel Bites There you have it! Our top 10 recipes from 2011. What a great year! I guess you all like pumpkin and Twix candy bars:) Our Homemade Soft Pretzel Bites have been the number one recipe on our site for two years in a row now....

Published on December 28, 2018 I look forward to this post every single year. I LOVE seeing what the most popular recipes were from the entire year. This year the Top 10 Recipes are GOOD! 2018 was a DELICIOUS year! Are you ready to count them down? Did your favorites from this year make the list? Let’s find out! Here we go, counting them down, ten to number ONE!...

Updated March 26, 2019 Every Fall we make caramel popcorn, it is a tradition in our house. Over the weekend we were hanging out at home with the baby and watching football. I thought it was the perfect day to bust out a batch of caramel corn, so I asked Josh if he could watch the baby while I went to work. Of course, he said yes:) I decided to surprise him by jazzing up our traditional caramel corn recipe....

When you have over-ripened bananas and you don’t know what to make other than smoothies think vegan banana oats muffins! These vegan oatmeal muffins are simple, delicious and anyone can make with simple and straight ingredients. You don’t need any expensive ingredients to make these easy oatmeal muffins. I agree to be sent email. You can also make these vegan and gluten-free with the right kind of oatmeal. The recipe is vegan by nature, but be sure to buy gluten-free oats if you prefer it that way....

Jeff has never had sweet potato casserole. I repeat: JEFF HAS NEVER HAD SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE. Until last night when he ate like half this pan. It’s so interesting how everyone has such different holiday traditions. My fam, for example, would never in a zillion years have Thanksgiving at lunchtime, while Jeff’s family is hosting at 11:30am. Whaaaaa? Sweet potato casserole is as essential to the Thanksgiving spread as the turkey in my eyes....

Hearty, healthy wontons made with crisp watercress and juicy pork, served in a quick and easy chicken broth. This post includes detailed step-by-step photos to help you create the authentic dim sum experience in your own kitchen. The real essence of great Chinese food is balance and texture. Both are important elements to creating a satisfying taste and nourishing meal. Unlike many popular American Chinese dishes that are extremely meat-heavy, the food on a typical Chinese dinner table consist of lots of vegetables, a moderate amount of grains (or other staples, such as bread), and a small portion of meat....

My Zucchini Sabzi recipe is a wonder of plant-based cooking, blending a handful of Indian spices and simple ingredients to create a mouth-watering dish that could become your next go-to meal. Zucchini, or courgette as it is known in other parts of the world, is a versatile vegetable that absorbs flavors beautifully, making it perfect for a Sabzi or curry. I agree to be sent email. With the high water content and natural sweetness of zucchini, this simple recipe sets you up with the best way to enjoy the harvest of summer days....

Published on June 16, 2017 The temperatures are heating up outside and that means it is getting harder and harder to turn on the oven. When it is hot outside the last thing you want to do is heat up the house even more. I can’t go all summer without dessert, I need dessert in my life, so instead of turning on the oven to bake, I make no-bake desserts....

Published on October 10, 2023 If you’re looking for new cookware or kitchen appliances, there are some great Prime Day kitchen deals from top brands like KitchenAid, Vitamix, and Cuisinart. There’s a LOT to sift through, but I sorted through some of the best deals on some of my favorite kitchen products that I LOVE, like my favorite ice cream maker. I’m also things I’ll be adding to my cart, like this adorable crewneck sweater....

Easy Vegetable Side Dishes These easy veggies side dishes are all ready in less than 20 minutes and use minimal ingredients. The perfect recipes for weeknight dinners when you want a healthy, satisfying meal but don’t have plenty of time to spend in the kitchen. Salad Side Dishes The side dish I turn to most often is a good salad. From the super simple to the hearty and delicious, we have salad recipes for every meal....

These roasted mini bell peppers are a perfect snack for any occasion. It’s somewhat similar to stuffed peppers, but simpler seasonings and a shorter cooking time make it a better choice. I agree to be sent email. I have prepared this for a formal party and as an evening snack. It’s fun to watch them disappear in front of your eyes! My kids love them with a spinach dal, and I know your friends and family will like them too....

Ingredients and Substitutions Chicken. I used skinless boneless chicken thighs but you can use chicken breasts too. Egg white. Soy sauce. Use Tamari or Coconut aminos as a substitute. Fresh ginger. Fresh garlic cloves. Cornstarch. Potato starch can be used as substitute. Salt. For the sauce: Ginger, garlic, fresh orange zest and orange juice, soy sauce, sugar (white sugar or brown sugar can be used), rice vinegar and cornstarch. Honey can also be used as substitute for the sugar....

Updated January 04, 2020 I am on a salad kick, which is probably a good thing since cookie month is right around the corner. I hope all of my salads will balance out the dozens of Christmas cookies I will eat next month. I am planning ahead:) One of my go to salads is this Apple, Grape, and Candied Pecan Salad with Maple-Mustard Dressing. It always hits the spot and goes great with any meal…and sometimes it is my meal!...

Updated April 06, 2021 One of the most underrated flavor combinations, in my opinion, apple and cheddar. We just don’t see enough of it! Apple and cheddar belong together, like in this salad and in these incredible fall biscuits. These Apple Cheddar Biscuits are a variation on our Buttermilk Drop Biscuits, which are a longtime favorite around here, and the flavor combination is a delight. It’s especially delicious in the fall, but I would make and enjoy these year-round!...

If you love sticky toffee- or malva pudding (a South African classic), you will love this hot chocolate baked pudding. Cake-like in texture and drenched in a sticky, cocoa-infused syrup, it’s guaranteed to be a crowd favorite. Ingredients Needed Butter. I used salted butter but unsalted butter can be used too. Chocolate. I used 70% dark chocolate but use any chocolate of your choice. Sugar. Eggs. Flour. Baking powder. Unsweetened Cocoa powder....

It’s not only a great source of protein and nutrients, but it’s also incredibly easy to make using an Instant Pot. With simple ingredients that you can get from any grocery store, this hearty garbanzo bean soup is a great way to deal with dinner options during busy weeknights. I agree to be sent email. Even if you do not have an Instant Pot, you can still prepare this delicious soup over the stove top or with a slow cooker....

Biang Biang noodles (also called Yu Po Mian, 油泼面) are a type of Chinese noodle originating from Shaanxi province. The word “biang” is an onomatopoeia – it mimics the sound made in the process of making the noodles, when the dough is pulled and slapped against the working surface. Known for their length and thickness, these noodles are hand-pulled, creating a chewy texture. They are served in a spicy, tangy sauce made with chili oil, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, garlic and Sichuan peppercorns....

Updated March 26, 2019 This week I made black bean and sweet potato tostadas for dinner and used fresh corn tortillas from Tortilla Land. They taste just like homemade fresh tortillas, without any work. We love making these tostadas because they are so easy and so delicious! Our entire family loves them! Tostadas are one of our favorite week night meals. We love making black bean and mango tostadas during the hot, summer months, but now we are craving fall foods....