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These cookies are absolutely inspired by my love of the movie Elf, and Buddy the Elf’s love of sugar. They are over-the-top and fabulous, just like everything during the festive season should be. Ingredients Full North Pole Christmas cookie recipe with instructions can be found in the recipe card. For the chocolate chip cookies Butter. White sugar. Brown sugar. Eggs. Vanilla extract. Flour. Baking powder. Baking soda. Salt. Chocolate chips/chocolate chunks....

Holy moly…spoonable pumpkin pie oatmeal in a purty glass? I mean, what could be better? Today we’re turning my groovy Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal into overnight oats, inspired by my most-loved High Protein Carrot Cake Overnight Oats and Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats! Chunky sweater and boots optional but highly recommended… The low down on ingredients Old-fashioned oats: The 100% whole grain base of our pumpkin overnight oats recipe. Don’t be tempted to use instant, quick cook or steel cut oats here since those are all processed differently....

Published on July 16, 2021 Best Brownie Recipe-you only need ONE bowl to make these fudgy, chewy, gooey, chocolaty brownies with shiny crackly tops! This easy homemade brownie recipe will be your GO TO! You will never buy a boxed brownie mix again! Brownies are hands down one of my all-time favorite desserts. I love this brownie recipe, but the other day I needed a quick and EASY dessert because some friends stopped by unexpectedly and I wanted to serve them something sweet....

Updated September 11, 2019 More cookies? I hope you are saying that with excitement instead of banging your head on your keyboard. I am having too much fun baking cookies this holiday season. It really is the best time of year! Our Oreo White Chocolate Pudding Cookies and our Pudding Chocolate Chip Cookies are one of the most popular cookie recipes on our site. I hope you’ve tried them! They are delish!...

We have been dreaming about renovating our home for the last 5 years. We knew it had the potential to deliver the beachy/coastal vibe we were after but the floors, cabinetry and layout was old, tired and dated. So last year we embarked on an extensive remodel of our kitchen, bathrooms, laundry room, etc. It was 2 months of living in only a few rooms of our home, with dust (omg, the dust) and noise but the end result is everything I’ve ever dreamed of....

Published on September 10, 2021 Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats- traditional Rice Krispie treats just got better with the addition of peanut butter and you only need 6 ingredients! Peanut butter lovers are going to go crazy for these gooey, marshmallow cereal bars! Sweet, salty, and SO good! Ok, where are my peanut butter lovers at? Both of my hands are raised! I LOVE peanut butter. It is in my top 5 foods of all-time....

This recipe for pecan pie first appeared in my first cookbook and to this day, it is the most delicious pecan pie recipe I have tasted.The pie is packed full of delicious pecans, the filling is rich, sweet and delectable and the pastry is crisp and buttery. You really could not ask for much more. Pecan pie is the kind of recipe I don’t make often because it is an indulgent celebration dish to me so I only make it once a year and it’s always during the holidays....

Updated March 26, 2019 Best Polenta Recipe I have a hard time choosing a favorite meal. I have too many favorites and it depends on my mood. Creamy Polenta with Roasted Mushrooms is probably in my top 10 favorite meals. I am always in the mood for rich and creamy polenta. I could eat an entire pan if no one was watching me. I love the stuff! The creamy polenta is good by itself, but the roasted mushrooms make this polenta recipe extra special....

Ingredients needed Extra-virgin olive oil. Onion. Fresh garlic cloves. Whole canned tomatoes. If possible, use San Marzano tomatoes. This recipe can be made with fresh, ripe tomatoes too. Salt and black pepper. Other seasonings like red pepper flakes can also be added but this would turn the sauce into arrabbiata sauce. Sugar. Fresh basil leaves. Other fresh herbs like thyme or parsley can also be used. How to make Pomodoro sauce The prep for this sauce couldn’t be simpler and requires only a few minutes before you leave it to simmer on the stove....

San choy bow, or pork lettuce wrap is becoming a popular appetizer in the US. The dish is made with minced pork (and sometimes chicken or tofu) stir fried with various vegetable ingredients to create a fun texture, and then finished up with a brown sauce that’s slightly sweet. It’s served on lettuce leaves as a bite-size appetizer. Ingredients I love to make san choy bow at home because it is extremely fast and easy to make and uses mostly pantry ingredients....

It is beyond unbelievable that my little bundle of cuteness is already two months old. It feels like it was yesterday that I found out he was a boy and burst into the hospital room crying over his perfection. I left Cinci in a legitimate sugar coma. I definitely experienced the crash they talk about after eating multiple cookies, chocolate covered pretzels, white chocolate peanut butter popcorn and dark chocolate covered oreos....

Updated November 13, 2011 I go pumpkin crazy every fall, so please bear with me. I have posted a few pumpkin recipes already and have more to share in the near future. Pumpkin Cornbread is up today and let me tell you, this recipe is a winner. I love traditional cornbread and was excited to try Tracy’s recipe for Pumpkin Cornbread. I made the cornbread to go with our vegetarian chili supper....

Not only that, if you are buying store-bought rasam powder, this recipe shows you the magic to create a better rasam powder for half the cost. I have also included step-by-step pictures to create your own Homestyle Rasam Powder recipe easier than ever. I agree to be sent email. Rasam powder is a spice mix recipe from South Indian cuisine. Rasam is the ultimate comfort, Indians usually prefer. Although it is a great pair for brown rice, sona masoori rice, jasmine rice and it makes a great option as a soup too!...

Ok fine. The beany vegan brownie bites every time. I kid! While I’ve only been dating my boyfriend for a few months, he has swept me off my feet in a way that I didn’t know was even possible. As cheesy as it sounds, I’ve fallen and I’ve fallen hard. Weeeee! I was never big into Valentine’s Day. I mean I’ll take an excuse to eat dark chocolate any day, but I could pass on the mushy cards and flower bouquets....

The weather just turned to full-on winter in New York this week. For a lot of people, that means a big bowl of cozy pumpkin soup for dinner! I’m here to let you in on a secret. What makes an even better soup than ordinary pumpkin? Kabocha squash, or Japanese pumpkin, does. You may have even seen it at farmers markets, but didn’t know its name. It comes from the same family as the big orange Halloween pumpkin, but has a gorgeous knobbly emerald skin....

Not only because it is a perfect tea-time snack but also because it is a great option on fasting days. I am sharing a healthier option of the vada recipe by air frying the patties. The traditional Sabudana vada is quite popular in Indian cuisine. I agree to be sent email. It is made from tapioca pearls (sago), boiled potatoes, and peanuts, making it delicious and rich in nutrients. This dish has gained popularity not only in India but also across the globe due to its unique taste and easy preparation....

Updated March 26, 2019 The other day, I made my favorite salted caramel sauce because I bought a ton of apples from the market and wanted to dip them in caramel sauce. Well, I dipped, you dipped, we dipped until we were all dipped out and then I made Salted Caramel Rice Krispies Treats with the remaining caramel sauce. Best decision ever because these babies are amazing! I have always been a lover of the classic rice krispie treat....

Updated April 02, 2020 Maxwell’s new favorite word is “Brrrrrrrrr!” He yells it every time we walk outside because it is down right chilly in Utah. We have to bundle up to go for our daily walks. The layers help a little, but we still yell, “Brrrrrrr!” 🙂 It is fun and it helps get our frustration out. I am not a fan of the cold and I guess Maxwell isn’t either:) To warm up, we have been eating lots of soup....

Don’t fall off your chair or anything. Remember that super weird but super delish chocolate peanut butter dessert hummus I posted recently? Of course you do! Did you make it?! Are you obsessed?! I cried when it was gone. So then I made this. Remember when green smoothies weren’t trendy yet and the thought of adding a handful of salad to your morning smoothie sounded about as good as smearing butter on celery?...

Updated March 26, 2019 Pizza is good any day, but don’t you think it tastes even better on game day? This Spicy Pepperoni Pizza with Caramelized Onions is the perfect pizza recipe for Super Bowl Sunday. Josh loves spicy foods. I don’t think he has ever said anything is too hot. His favorite pizza topping is spicy pepperoni. This time he decided to kick the pizza up another notch by adding TABASCO® Original Red hot sauce....