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Why You’ll Love It It’s easy to make. There’s no need to roast the butternut squash ahead of time, so everything cooks in one pot! It’s flavorful. Curried butternut squash soup is made with coconut milk, curry powder, and a splash of maple syrup to help balance out the spice. It’s inspired by Thai-style cuisine, but uses simple ingredients that you probably already keep in your pantry. It’s versatile. This soup makes an excellent starter or side dish for a Fall or Winter meal, but you can also use the leftovers as a curry sauce the next day!...

Mix and match from any of these categories! While cooperative weather is never guaranteed, one thing is: fantastic food. Here you’ll find fantastic flavor, unique eats, all made with simple ingredients and minimal time! Salads These aren’t your every-day salads! I’ve taken my own spin on summertime classics. They’re packed with fresh, flavorful ingredients, and all designed to be whipped up in a pinch. Let’s do the impossible and turn salad into the favorite dish of the event....

You’ll be happy to know that gnocchi is also freezer-friendly. This recipe makes a generous batch so you can freeze some for another meal. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. We love Italian Pasta Recipes from Baked Ziti to Shrimp Pasta. If you are a fan of comforting Italian dishes, this Gnocchi recipe is a must-try! Homemade Gnocchi Video If you enjoyed this video for Gnocchi, please subscribe to our Youtube Channel (P....

If you love easy crock pot recipes like Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken, you’ll love this meltingly tender, flavorful shredded beef. Serve it in hoagie rolls with the au jus dipping sauce for a crowd-pleasing, French Dip Sandwich-inspired sandwich. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Sandwiches This slow cooker shredded beef was a happy accident. We had a tri-tip roast in the fridge and my husband had the inspiration to rub some Montreal steak seasoning over it and place it into the crock pot, along with a few other simple ingredients....

Be sure to try my Mango Salsa and Italian Pasta Salad recipes next! Feta Dip This Feta Dip is something that you can make in minutes and serve immediately for guests. I love to toast up some Naan bread in the oven with olive oil and a sprinkle of salt for dipping! You can also use Pita Chips, crackers, crusty bread, or vegetables! Do you have fresh garden cucumbers? That is another favorite for serving with this dip....

How to Freeze It To freeze watermelon, you can use the same method I use for freezing strawberries and frozen bananas. All you need to do is arrange the cut fruit on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper, and try to keep the pieces from touching so they won’t freeze together. (It’s also a good idea to remove any black seeds you see as you go.) Tip: Don’t skip lining the pan with parchment paper....

The Best Garlic Butter Steak Bites Recipe You know what’s better than a 30 Minute Recipe? A 15 Minute Recipe! Seriously! This 15 Minute Recipe is for the meat lovers out there! Lots of delicious steak bites smothered in a yummy garlic butter sauce! Have I piqued your interest yet? You know what else? It’s all in one skillet! I live in Alberta, so we love our steak here and I’m no exception....

For no particular reason, I sang “Bananas in Pajamas” in my head while making this sandwich. Bananas in pajamas,Are coming down the stairs.Bananas in pajamas,Are coming down in coming down in pairs.Bananas in pajamas,Are chasing teddy bears… What, you’ve never heard of “Bananas in Pajamas” before? It was an Australian TV show starring two large bananas with hands and feet, wearing blue and white pinstripe pajamas. Bananas. In pajamas. I only know about this show because it used to air right before the Sailor Moon time slot....

We used the famous rub from our Roasted Pork Tenderloin and somehow it’s even better on the grill! Pork tenderloin is a lean cut of meat with such great texture and moisture, it truly rivals steak and is a great alternative to chicken. See our secret to preparing a juicy, flavorful grilled pork tenderloin that doesn’t require marinating ahead of time. What is the Difference Between Pork Tenderloin and Pork Loin?...

Guinness Brownies Warning! These are not your typical brownies. No, these brownies are so much better. These brownies will rock your world. They really are for the true chocolate lovers, and beer lovers. Mile high and loaded with chocolate with a hint of Guinness, how can you go wrong? But if that’s not enough, they are then frosted with an incredible Guinness buttercream frosting, then topped with more dark chocolate shavings....

Be sure to try my recipes for Ham Casserole, Ham and Bean Soup, and Split Pea Soup next! Ham and Potato Soup There is nothing more comforting than a bowl of this super creamy, extra cheesy Ham and Potato Soup. The secret here that makes this soup different than the rest is that you add mashed potatoes to the soup instead of cubed potatoes. (Trust me. It makes all the difference....

Hazelnut Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe I was just in the mood for cookies! And while I know that there are a gazillion chocolate chip cookie recipes out there in the world wide web I just couldn’t help myself. These cookies are just too good not to share the recipe with you. What makes these cookies different and special? Hazelnuts, and toffee bits and loads of chocolate chips. Oh and there are oats in there too!...

This recipe excites me because it’s exactly the kind of balance I hope to bring into the healthy living space. As a recovering perfectionist and yo-yo dieter, I used to think I needed to dive head-first into a strict eating regimen, whether it was with a focus on Paleo, vegetarian, vegan, or raw food. With this sort of “all or nothing” mentality, you may end up binge-eating when you’re not following a plan!...

This shrimp dip recipe is made in one pan, preserving every bit of shrimp flavor. If you enjoyed our spinach artichoke dip, you will LOVE this! This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. My son ate about a quarter of the dip and exclaimed, “Mom this is sooo good! Make this for my birthday – this can be my birthday cake!” The funny thing is, he was totally serious and completely smitten with this shrimp dip....

Grab a bunch of fresh asparagus, and let’s embark on a culinary adventure that promises to tantalize your taste buds and make every meal a celebration of this verdant delight. Browse through this list, and take your pick: these green and vibrant recipes will satiate and nourish you and add bold flavor to your day. Our best asparagus recipes Peel the woody ends: If asparagus spears are thick, woody, and not so fresh, peel a couple of inches of the stalk....

Cavatelli is easy to make with two simple ingredients: durum wheat semolina flour and water. They are easy to shape with two fingers. They are delicious with most sauces, from homemade pesto to lentil ragù and mushroom sauce. Dietary Note: this recipe is suitable for a vegetarian and vegan diet.Don’t have time to read the full blog post? JUMP TO RECIPE HERE! What is cavatelli pasta? Ingredients and substitutions for cavatelli pasta How to make cavatelli pasta How to cook cavatelli?...

What is Chickpea Flour good for? I’ve been using chickpea flour to make socca for years. It’s my favorite flatbread for a Mediterranean-style socca pizza! Chickpea flour is naturally gluten-free, and unlike many other gluten-free flours, it doesn’t always need an egg as a binder. So, it’s great for use in vegan recipes, or for anyone who needs to cook without eggs. Here’s why you’ll love it: Chickpeas are a great source of resistant starch, which may help to feed the good bacteria in your gut....

As a food blogger, I test my recipes many times. When I first started developing recipes for my blog, I would take a measuring cup, dip it into a bag of flour, and try to pack in as much flour as possible. Over time, I started noticing that the consistency of certain recipes would be different between test batches. That’s when I started suspecting that my method of measuring flour wasn’t yielding consistent results....

Easy Hunan Chicken Recipe I love making Asian dishes at home, especially all my Chinese restaurant favorites like Kung Pao Chicken, Easy Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry or Chinese Lemon Chicken. The great thing about Asian dishes is that they’re incredibly easy to make, the hardest part is assembling all your ingredients. Once you do that, the cooking takes no time at all. What Is Hunan Chicken? This spicy dish hailing from the Hunan province of China is traditionally loaded up with chilies and tossed in a tangy sauce....

Making Yogurt in the Instant Pot Using an Instant Pot makes this process easier when it comes to keeping a proper temperature for fermentation, but you can also use a simple glass jar in a warm area of your home for similar results. I’m still in minimalist-mode after living in tiny apartment kitchens for so long in Los Angeles, so I aim to keep my kitchen appliances to a minimum....