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Updated March 05, 2020 Baked Oatmeal Baked oatmeal is one of our family’s favorite breakfasts. I try to make a pan every week, especially during the winter months when we are craving something hot that will warm us up. Oatmeal always hits the spot and keeps our bellies full until lunch time. I love mixing up our baked oatmeal flavors and this Blueberry Maple Baked Oatmeal is perfection. The oatmeal is packed with juicy blueberries, lots of cinnamon, and sweetened with pure maple syrup....

Updated March 26, 2019 Today is the last day of National Grilled Cheese Month. I might shed a tear. I am sad to see this month go. I’ve loved having an extra excuse to eat grilled cheese sandwiches. I have been craving grilled cheese sandwiches since the beginning of my pregnancy so I have fully embraced grilled cheese month. We still have one more day to celebrate and we are going out with a bang!...

Most everyone knows the goodness that comes from Broccoli and an overwhelmingly large group also know that it is one of the foods that kids love to hate. You can change that today with a Broccoli Recipe kids will love! Follow this recipe and I guarantee you that your kids will ask for more. I am not kidding….I have tried this at potlucks and has never failed to impress a kid....

Published on March 06, 2024 Cadbury Egg Brownies- rich, fudgy brownies dotted with colorful Cadbury mini eggs, everyone’s favorite spring candy! Make a pan and share with family and friends! The perfect dessert for spring and Easter! I also love making Cadbury Egg Brownies. They are similar to my famous One Bowl Brownies, but have roughly chopped Cadbury mini eggs stirred in. If you like Cadbury eggs, you will LOVE these brownies....

Published on July 10, 2024 This classic Caprese Salad is made with juicy tomatoes, creamy fresh mozzarella cheese, and fragrant basil. Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic glaze and you have the easiest, most delicious salad ever! Juicy tomatoes Creamy fresh mozzarella Fragrant basil These ingredients are tied together with a drizzle of good olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and black pepper. But don’t let the simplicity fool you – the flavors and textures are amazing!...

Why you’ll love this Lasagna is pretty much always guaranteed to impress. There are very few people who can resist all that cheesy, meaty goodness. And even though a classic lasagna is a thing of beauty, this chicken lasagna recipe has been my go-to for a while now. Not only is it ever so slightly lighter because the chicken doesn’t add much in terms of fat or rich, beefy flavor, I also find it much quicker to make because the bolognese doesn’t need to cook for very long....

Updated March 26, 2019 In less than a month, unless I am really overdue, I will be having a baby! YAY…and YIKES! I am excited, but I am starting to get nervous. I know this is my second time around, I should be a pro, but you really can’t plan for your labor and delivery…and since I am a planner, this makes me nervous! I wish I knew exactly what day and time this baby was going to make an appearance....

Chinese braised beef shank, or Jiang Niu Rou, is a popular cold-cut dish that you can get either at a restaurant or from the deli counter of a regular grocery store. The beef shank is slowly cooked in a master sauce with a soy sauce base and various spices, until tender and infused with a decadent savory aroma. You can simply slice the beef and eat it by itself – paired with cold beer as an appetizer if you like to follow custom....

Updated April 28, 2011 This recipe was SO easy to make! Almost too easy! If you are a baker, I am sure you will have all of the ingredients on hand. I love recipes like this! You mix up the dough by hand, no mixer is even needed. I love my Kitchenaid, she is my dearest friend, but sometimes it is nice to get an arm workout in:) Once you have the recipe mixed up you spread the batter in a pie or cake pan....

Ingredients Bananas. Flour. Butter. Baking powder. Baking soda. Eggs. Vanilla. Salt. How to make banana bread? How to ripen bananas for banana bread? Pop them into the freezer! The skins will go black and when you defrost them, they will be soft and mushy. Storing and freezing instructions Banana bread recipes

Ingredients Full recipe + amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Lasagna sheets. I use no-boil lasagna sheets but you can use any pasta sheets of your choice. Ground beef / beef mince. Ground pork / Pork mince. Onion. Garlic. Carrots. Celery. Bay leaves. Thyme. Beef stock. Tomatoes. I used tomato puree/tomato passata but you can used crushed or chopped tomatoes too. Sugar, salt, black pepper. Bechamel sauce / white sauce....

You guys, what is happening with this year? How is it almost Valentine’s day?! I’m not even properly back into the swing of things yet and we already have to focus on this day filled with hearts and love and shmooziness? I just don’t feel like I’m ready for it. But then I remember that chocolate comes along with this day I don’t really celebrate and my mood lifts a little....

Perfectly flaky, juicy salmon fillets cooked in a luscious, creamy garlic butter sauce has become a firm favourite in our household. I love it because yes, it is totally delicious but it’s also so easy to make. It takes me no more then 20 minutes to knock dinner together when this is on the menu. Especially when I’m only serving the creamy salmon with steamed vegetables, as I’ve been doing for the last few weeks....

Something you might not know about me is that I used to loathe oats as a child. And even as a young adult, I really couldn’t stomach the stuff. The texture was so off-putting to me and this only changed when I stayed at a very fancy hotel a few years ago where the chef had oats as part of the breakfast. I didn’t want to be rude so I hesitantly took my first bite and I was absolutely won-over....

Ingredients and Substitutions Fresh green beans. French green beans or string beans. Extra virgin olive oil. Melted butter or vegetable oils like avocado oil can be used instead. Spices: I used garlic powder, salt and black pepper. Other seasonings like onion powder, lemon pepper and red pepper flakes/chilli flakes are all delicious with green beans. Fresh lemon juice. How to cook green beans in the air fryer Can I make this ahead?...

These Fudgy brownies are perfect for those who crave something sweet but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen. They’re a healthier alternative to traditional brownies because they use less oil and no animal products. I agree to be sent email. I like it just for the fact that the baking time is so much more manageable with the air fryer compared to the traditional oven. Moreover, i was able to get the right mix of ingredients without using any all-purpose flour....

What to put on a bagel board Bagels. Use the best quality bagels you can find. You can of course make them yourself but buying from a deli or bakery makes this a fuss-free breakfast or brunch. Cream cheese. I like including plain cream cheese and a flavored version. Stirring finely chopped spring onion/scallions through whipped cream cheese is a delicious addition. Protein: Smoked salmon, boiled eggs or scrambled eggs, bacon....

Ingredients needed Chicken breasts. I used boneless skinless chicken breasts since they cook so quickly but you can substitute with bone-in chicken like chicken thighs too. The cooking time will need to be adapted as they take longer to cook. Salt. Smoked paprika. Other spices like garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper or chili powder can also be used. Garlic powder. Tomato ketchup. Worcestershire sauce. Cider vinegar / Balsamic vinegar. Brown sugar....

How to make a charcuterie board A good charcuterie board is the ultimate easy appetizer, snack with drinks and even main dish if you include enough variety. It’s one of our favorite ways to eat and to entertain because it’s fuss-free and very easy to cater to a variety of different diets and preferences. Grab your largest serving platter (or lay parchment paper directly on the table) and let’s get building....

What is cottage pie? Cottage pie is a meat pie traditionally made with beef topped with mashed potatoes. The meat (beef mince/ground beef) is cooked with aromatics like onion, carrot, celery and garlic with stock, wine or water. How to make this healthyish version What to serve with cottage pie Ground chicken recipes