This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This vanilla mousse with a silky chocolate topping is an European dessert that’s known as ptichye moloko and it’s such a treat! It has a mousse-like creamy base with a velvety smooth chocolate jello layer. It’s an elegant and impressive dessert that’s surprisingly easy to make. It’s perfect for baby showers, dinner parties or a romantic Valentine’s Day dessert....
Freshly baked banana bread cookies. (Vegan and properly combined, to boot!) These delectable treats are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, with a nice crunch from the walnuts. They pack a huge banana flavor, without being overly sweet–> in fact, there is no additional sugar to worry about, making these a perfect “snack” cookie. At least, that’s what I keep telling myself as I go back for another helping....
Thank you House Foods for sponsoring this post! Like many people, I once made the mistake of referring to banh xeo as that “Vietnamese omelette thing” because, well, it looks a lot like an omelette. It’s circular, yellow, stuffed with delicious surprises and folded over on itself. Except banh xeo aren’t actually made from eggs—the batter consists of rice flour, water and turmeric, which gives it the yellow color. Literally translated, banh xeo means “sizzling cake,” a reference to the delightful sizzling sound you hear as you pour the batter into the hot pan....
This shake is the happy result of me running out of my usual ingredients. On the weekend I’ll usually make a double-batch of smoothie for Austin and I to share, but I didn’t have enough ingredients to make a big batch of my usual recipe– so I decided to replace them with a few spoonfuls of peanut butter to help with the “creamy” factor. Holy cow, was it delicious! What sets this shake apart from my other popular Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Shake is that it’s sweetened with dates, instead of banana....
Easy White Beans Recipe Many of you have been asking me for the bean recipe I made with the pork roast and I can’t blame you because these beans are the best. Beans beans the magical fruit, we all know how that song goes. Beans and lots of bacon, loaded with yummy fresh herbs, now that’s a tune I can sing along to. Truth be told, I usually serve mashed potatoes when I make a pork roast, however, this time I went for something a bit different with these beans and what a great combo it was....
I’m not even going to deny the fact that every year I make the same resolution, to eat healthy, exercise more, blah blah, you know the drill. I just accept it as a fact of life. I start out the year eating healthier, and end the year eating all my heart desires over the holidays. It’s just how it is. Over the years I’ve made quite a few healthy recipes that are my favorite and I make all the time at my house....
Whether you’re a vegetarian or want to add more plant–based options to your holiday spread, these dishes will satisfy and delight you. From hearty mushroom Wellington to creamy mashed potatoes and glazed roasted vegetables, each recipe is carefully tested to ensure the success of your holiday meal. For many more side dish ideas, check out our sides category page. With sautèed mushrooms and aromatic herbs, this delicious gravy adds a hearty, umami flavor to your holiday feast, leaving everyone grateful and satiated....
You can use this simple concept to dress up any drink you love, but this sparkling lemonade is a must-try. It’s made with 3 simple ingredients and is easy to scale for guests. No shaker is required! Sip on it while enjoying some July 4th fireworks! It’s also perfect for any other patriotic holiday, like Memorial Day or Labor Day. Ingredients You’ll Need To make the mocktail, you’ll need lemon juice, simple syrup, and club soda....
Why You’ll Love Them They’re easy to prepare. This recipe calls for just one type of flour, and you can stir the cookie dough together in one bowl. They will be baking in the oven before you know it! You can make multiple flavors. If you love variety, you can use a mix of jam flavors to make several different options. Try apricot jam, strawberry or raspberry jam, or you could even use melted chocolate in the center for a non-fruit Christmas cookie....
This stuffed dates recipe joins our Grape Jelly Meatballs and Jalapeno Poppers as crowd-pleasing finger foods at parties. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Stuffed Dates Recipe If there’s a combination of flavors that pairs savory with sweetness well, these dates would be on the list. The nutty sweet flavor from the dates combined with the mildly tart flavor of goat cheese wrapped in bacon with a hint of honey then and baked until crispy is the perfect combination of unexpected flavors....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. These baked chicken drumsticks are finger-lickin’ good! They are tender and flavorful with a crisp salty skin. My Mom makes these all the time and uses the same recipe for bone-in chicken thighs. The marinade only needs 4 simple ingredients that everyone has in their pantry, but my Mom’s brilliant method will become your secret weapon for marinating all kinds of bone-in-chicken....
This past weekend I was craving some banana bread, but I wanted something more decadent than just plain old banana bread. So I decided on adding blueberries. Thanks to my husband, who drops everything whenever I ask him to go get me something, got me some fresh and gorgeous blueberries and some ripe bananas. So banana blueberry bread it was. This banana blueberry bread, just like any other banana breads, is super easy to make....
These healthy pancakes are made without added oil or sugar, and they’re naturally gluten-free and dairy-free. While you don’t need anything more than a banana and eggs to make them, I’ll share a few tips below to make them even more fluffy and filling. The banana adds natural sweetness, without an overwhelming flavor. Kids can’t get enough of these, especially when you sprinkle in a few chocolate chips or turn them into bunny pancakes!...
Be sure to try my Chicken Pot Pie and Slow Cooker Beef Stew recipe next! Beef Tips and Gravy Welcome to one of my family’s favorite meals! We can’t resist this recipe with a side of creamy mashed potatoes and roasted carrots. I love assembling it the night before and cooking it in the Crock Pot during the day, or serving it as a quick skillet recipe! You won’t believe how flavorful this gravy recipe is either....
If you love Creamy Macaroni Salad the BLT Chopped Salad, then this BLT Pasta Salad is sure to become a new favorite side dish. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. The Best BLT Pasta Salad A BLT Pasta Salad is essentially cooked pasta combined with crispy bacon pieces and tomatoes in a creamy homemade dressing. This has the best salad dressing which really makes this salad....
The Absolute BEST Bourbon Glazed Baked Ham Okay, so when I say this is the best glazed ham, I’m not joking! This glaze is unbelievably good and I make sure to baste the scored meat often and throughout the entire cooking process. Hams are so versatile, any leftovers can be used for a variety of meals. I’ve made everything from sandwiches to my favorite split pea soup. If using bone-in, remember that simmering the bone will impart a lot of great tasting broth....
You can change up the egg quesadillas with your favorite protein. Watch the video tutorial to see how we made them with breakfast sausage, bacon, and sliced deli ham. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Everyone in our family loves these and I love how fast and easy they are to make. You will love that they are make-ahead and freezer friendly. The fluffy egg, cheese, and meat all reheat just as good as the day they were made....
Cheese Chicken How have I not thought of creating a recipe like this before?! I am a huge fan of chicken, cheese, and broccoli…and cooking it all together in a single skillet is such an easy way to get a complete meal on the table that your family will love. I love serving this with baked potatoes. There is plenty of creamy broccoli cheese sauce to spoon right on top of each and every one....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Traditional Ukrainian cheese dumplings (aka Lazy Vareniki) are made with Tvorog; a homemade farmers cheese. This is an even lazier (I mean easier) version. The Ricotta cheese is inexpensive and simple, but I do have the recipe for farmers cheese posted.Well, here you have it. Enjoy! This is a modified version of SheSimmers recipe. Ingredients for Lazy Vareniki: 15 oz Ricotta cheese 2 large eggs 3 Tbsp sugar 1/2 tsp salt + 1/2 Tbsp of salt for water 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour + more to dust 4 Tbsp butter, soft or melted...
Chia seeds are loaded with healthy omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, antioxidants, iron, and calcium. They have roughly 2 grams of plant-based protein per tablespoon, and will keep you full for hours thanks to the satiating fat and fiber content, too. If you’ve never worked with chia seeds before, they are unique in the fact that they thicken up and have an almost gel-like texture when you mix them with liquid....
