It’s perfect as a snack, breakfast, or dessert for a special occasion. Try it, and you won’t have pear cake any other way! Check out our best plant-based dessert recipes! Ingredients Instructions Variations Storage More holiday recipes Also, making it, it’s incredibly easy. Mix a few ingredients in a bowl, chop the pears in the batter, and cover the top of the cake with pear slices before baking it. We then like to sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top to make the pear cake cozy and perfect for fall and winter....

Be sure to serve this with a side of my Garlic Bread with Cheese! Easy Ravioli Sauce Nothing beats a gourmet-style ravioli sauce that you can have on the dinner table in 30 minutes flat. The 4-cheese ravioli that I use for this recipe is filled with a combination of ricotta, Romano, mozzarella, and gorgonzola. So I chose to use cream cheese and Parmesan cheese in the sauce- because that gives us a 6-cheese combination!...

Have you ever tried making egg muffin cups and wondered why they shriveled after baking? This is usually caused by baking eggs at a high temperature, like 350ºF. If you’re like me, and love this temperature for how fast it cooks eggs, there’s an easy solution– cook the egg muffin tin in a water bath! I learned this method when developing my Copycat Starbucks Egg Bites. Placing a muffin tin in a rimmed baking dish of water will prevent the muffins from rising too high as they bake....

“Are you on a diet?You can lose a few pounds, but don’t starve yourself.Eat your rice so you can stay full.You want brown rice? Why? It doesn’t even taste good.Here, let me scoop some of this [white rice] up for you.” Mothers. Don’t ever try to argue with them. Under normal circumstances, I would toss in some beaten eggs and five-spice powder into my fried rice. Let’s throw that idea out the window because we’re about trying new flavors today....

Why You’ll Love Them They have an authentic texture. Gluten-free flour blends tend to create a cinnamon roll with the texture of a biscuit or scone because they lack the elasticity that gluten provides. However, you can fix this with a magic ingredient: psyllium husk! (More details below.) They rise like traditional rolls. These gluten-free cinnamon rolls will grow in size and fill the pan, just like traditional recipes do. They also have extra soluble fiber in each bite, so that’s a bonus....

I love mushrooms! Have I ever told you guys about this obsession? They’re meaty, earthy, and packed with so much deep umami flavor. There’s nothing quite like ’em. I don’t see mushrooms featured as a star in pasta recipes enough as they deserve! Always the bridesmaid, never the bride. That was my goal with this mushroom ragu recipe. Make these mushrooms the point of focus. No drowning in sauce today!...

I have an easy recipe for you today. Anyone can do it. Really! It’s healthy, delicious and you could probably get it ready in about 5 minutes and have it ready to eat in 15 minutes, so how bad can it be? I mean it’s summer, sort of, and this recipe is very summer-ish so it’s perfect. But let me ask you something. Are you a fan of artichokes? I have to admit I don’t cook with them often, but I thought they’d be perfect on these flatbreads and I was right....

This homemade Greek Seasoning could not be any easier to make! It can be mixed together in a matter of minutes and adds authentic Greek flavor to any recipe! This all purpose seasoning is a combination of classic Mediterranean herbs and spices that can be used for meats, vegetables, kebabs, dips, salads, and more! Why Make This Blend Extremely Simple Short Ingredient List Takes Under 5 Minutes To Mix Together Great For A Wide Variety Of Recipes Adds Authentic Greek Flavor To Your Meals...

Place the chicken breasts on top of the cabbage in a single layer, without overlapping. Drizzle a tablespoon of lime juice over the chicken. Stir together the homemade taco seasoning, then sprinkle half of it over the chicken. Flip the chicken breasts over and season the other side. Sprinkle any extra seasoning over the cabbage, so it’s all nicely seasoned. Set the slow cooker to cook on low heat for 3 to 4 hours....

Whether you need lactose-free milk or are looking for a vegan alternative to popular options like soy milk and almond milk, this oat milk recipe is a delicious option. It takes just minutes to prepare and can be used immediately in coffee, smoothies, over cereal, or for baking. Unlike homemade almond milk, which makes AMAZING foam for lattes, oat milk will not foam when heated. In fact, it can become rather slimy if you bring it to a boil....

Applesauce is the perfect way to use up an abundance of apples in your kitchen, even the ones that look bruised. It makes a delicious snack or side dish for kids and adults, and it will leave your home smelling like Fall. Ingredients You’ll Need The type of apple you use will determine the overall flavor of your applesauce, so make sure you use a sweet apple if you want the flavor to be sweet....

COOKING NOTES FOR KABOCHA CONGEE RICE AND LIQUID I like a relatively thick congee, so I usually cook congee with a 1-to09, rice-to-liquid ratio. In other words, cook 1 cup of rice with 9 cups of liquid. In this kabocha congee recipe, the liquid is a mixture of water and chicken broth. Typically, I make congee with jasmine rice because its natural aroma adds flavor to the rice porridge. However, if you don’t have jasmine rice on hand, you can use other types of long-grain white rice....

Scallops Scallops are probably my favorite seafood and are perfect for a date night with your sweetie or a special occasion. I love my scallops over a plate of pasta, so I always make extra sauce to pour over the pasta. Scallops are great because they’re super quick to cook. In 10 minutes you have yourself a fancy dinner of tender and succulent scallops. They are not inexpensive, at about $20 a pound you want to make sure you cook them just right, so make sure to read the tips below....

Meatballs aren’t only for Spaghetti and Meatballs. This meatball recipe is so versatile – you can serve them as an appetizer skewered on a toothpick with a variety of sauces (barbecue, sweet and sour, cream, etc.), between bread for a meatball sub at lunchtime, or served over pasta with fresh garlic bread for a classic Italian dinner. Make a big batch for game day, and bring them to your party in your slow cooker....

Mini Caprese Salad Bites Recipe These Mini Caprese Salad Bites could NOT get any easier. With some minor assembly required, you can have this delicious and aromatic appetizer ready in mere minutes! Tiny, elegant and certainly impressive. I love Caprese salad, we make it almost every night of the week at home because of how simple it is! Fresh tomatoes and basil, bocconcini cheese, balsamic vinegar and salt & pepper are all you need for this recipe!...

Mini Tiramisu Cheesecakes I’m not sure if two desserts have ever gone together better! I mean, who doesn’t love this combination! These little morsels are made from scratch and if you love tiramisu and cheesecake, this is definitely a dessert for you! They’ll leave your belly feeling warm and cozy, also full. Definitely, full. While these are going to be perfect as a holiday dessert, these little morsels really are ideal for any occasion....

I fell in love with this recipe years ago, and first published it in March 2015. I decided it needed a revamp this year, the world needs to be reminded of this amazing dessert. If I’m in charge of bringing dessert, this is 100% what I will bring every time. It’s impossible to mess up and everyone absolutely loves it. Not to mention, you can FREEZE this! When you’re ready to serve it, let it defrost in the fridge overnight....

Around the same time I found out I was pregnant with my daughter, I also signed on to write my second cookbook with Ten Speed Press. I’m so thrilled for you to get your hands on my next book, No Excuses Detox, which is now available! Book photography by Erin Scott What’s special about this book is that all of the recipes are developed with speed, convenience, and budget in mind....

I have been making crepes for as long as I can remember! Growing up in Europe, crepes were as popular to make for breakfast as pancakes are here in North America. It was our dessert of choice on the weekends! This is the type of recipe that I never had a recipe for, if you know what I mean. The method was passed down to me from my mom and I’ve always gone by look and feel....

The Best Olive Tapenade Recipe Imagine a condiment that has the power to instantly elevate any dish. My Olive Tapenade fits the bill perfectly. This Mediterranean marvel isn’t just about mixing a handful of ingredients, it’s about bringing together the bold and briny flavors of Kalamata olives, the tangy sweetness of sun-dried tomatoes, and the delightful zing of capers, all in a symphony of taste that’s bound to turn heads and tantalize tastebuds....