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The Best One Pot Chili Mac And Cheese Recipe This dish is perfect in many ways. It’s made in one pot, it’s done in 30 minutes which makes it the perfect for back to school dinners, and most importantly it’s the epitome of comfort food. It’s one of those dishes that you wish to keep eating once you start. It really is a one pot wonder! I love dishes like these because they’re great pantry cleaners, so if you don’t have some of the ingredients I used today have fun with the substitutes!...

Ingredients You’ll Need To make this hazelnut smoothie, you’ll need just 4 simple ingredients: Hazelnuts (or hazelnut butter) Medjool dates Cacao powder Vanilla extract Add water and ice, and the smoothie will be ready in no time! How to Make It To make this Nutella-inspired smoothie, blend together the hazelnuts, dates, cacao powder, vanilla, and water. There’s no need to remove the papery skins from the hazelnuts, unless you want to....

Kick off this holiday with one of our many fabulous Cinco De Mayo dishes and treat your family and friends to the tastes of Mexico at your table. Just fun to say isn’t it? Cinco De Mayo? Ok so we are having an “Ole kinda day”! We’re having some fun with this roundup of dishes and getting into the spirit of celebrating Cinco De Mayo on the 5th of May....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. If you love easy holiday baking ideas like Cinnamon Rolls and Cranberry Bread, you need to try these perfect cinnamon breakfast muffins! They feel so special and warm during the holidays and colder months. Easy Cinnamon Muffins Video Watch Natasha make these rustic, sweet, and crunchy cinnamon sugar muffins. Here’s why you’ll love this easy muffin recipe: Quick and Easy – Basic ingredients, one bowl, and a short baking time mean you can easily whip up a batch of these homemade muffins on a weekend morning....

One of the cuisines I enjoy the most is Thai. Unfortunately since I’ve moved here to Calgary I haven’t been to a Thai restaurant, but I really miss the strong and bold flavors. Here in Calgary there are a lot of Vietnamese restaurants, and the funny thing is I’ve never been to a Vietnamese restaurant until I came to Calgary. I don’t think I’ve ever attempted to make Thai food before and I don’t even know if this dish would qualify as Thai but I’ve seen similar Thai dishes....

We love creamy dips like Spinach Artichoke Dip and of course our Hot Shrimp Dip. If you are a fan of decadent mouthwatering dips, this Crab Dip Recipe is a must-try. Watch the video tutorial and see how easy it is. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. The Best Hot Crab Dip Recipe This creamy and cheesy crab dip will steal the show at your holiday party....

You can serve it as a quick lunch or a healthy dinner. We blend in white beans to make it creamy, fulfilling, and protein-rich. Uh, and you can easily upgrade it to a complete meal by serving it with milky burrata, homemade chili oil, and a slice of crusty bread. The eternal question, however, is how to add protein to veggie-packed meals while reducing meat consumption. In this broccoli soup, we add white beans....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. I was given charge over babysitting all 30-something tomato plants this spring while my parents were on a two-week vacation. I didn’t realize how important the tomatoes were until I almost killed the lot of them. Ok, it wasn’t me, it was a very gusty wind! The tomato plants (along with the cucumbers, melons and peppers) were brought to my house in a portable greenhouse....

Creamy Herb Pasta If you’re in the mood for a deliciously creamy, gourmet-style pasta that doesn’t take a lot of work but has a ton of flavor, you’ve come to the right place! This recipe comes together super quickly and makes a great side dish for a variety of meals, but is also an excellent main course that you can serve with roasted vegetables. It starts by reducing some white wine in butter and garlic, (see pro tips for wine substitute)....

Easy Creamy Ravioli Recipe that won’t break the bank! No homemade pasta making is necessary! This creamy ravioli is the perfect embodiment of elegance and simplicity. Crafted with store-bought cheese ravioli, tossed together in a rich, velvety parmesan cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and baby spinach, this recipe is surprisingly simple to make despite its gourmet taste! In fact, the entire dish comes together in just 30 minutes! It’s an ideal one-pan wonder for busy weeknights or last-minute guests....

Be sure to try my Tomato Basil Pasta recipe next! Creamy Spinach Pasta I have learned that you guys really seem to love adding spinach into recipes, (which is a fabulous tendency, by the way). So I figured I was long overdue to create a creamy spinach pasta recipe. Wait until you taste this…I’m telling you, serious restaurant quality recipe right here. Everything from the slightly browned butter (which adds a hint of sweetness), to the garlic, the combination of herbs, a hint of lemon juice, and of course, Parmesan cheese....

Easy Crockpot Country Sausage And Bean Soup I finally did it! I finally put up my Christmas tree. It’s gorgeous! I forgot to take a picture of it to post it here but I will. I know some of you may think it’s early but not for me. I actually meant to do mine last weekend but didn’t get a chance. So before I talk about today’s recipe I just wanted to tell you all that starting next week I’m going to do 12 days of Christmas cookies....

Cos’è un curry di lenticchie? Il curry di lenticchie è un piatto di ispirazione indiana, fatto con lenticchie rosse decorticate (quelle di colore arancione per intenderci), spezie e latte di cocco. È un pasto cremoso, aromatico e ricco, perfetto per chi ama i sapori orientali. Non c’è carne o latticini in questo piatto, solo tanta bontà di origine vegetale. Noi serviamo questo curry di lenticchie su riso basmati, ma è ottimo anche con pane naan o qualsiasi altro tipo di flatbread....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. We can’t resist easy homemade candy and treats like Cream Cheese Mints, Rice Krispy Treats, or Candied Pecans, and this Date Snickers recipe is a must-try. I don’t even feel guilty enjoying it because it’s made with real food ingredients: dates, peanut butter, chocolate, and crunchy peanuts. Date Snickers Video Watch the video tutorial and see how easy it is to make these no-bake Date Bark squares in just a few simple steps....

You can make our Amaretti recipe with simple ingredients, without eggs and butter, to suit vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets. This centuries-old dessert will make your travel to Italy, where this recipe is on most families’ tables, especially during festive occasions, next to a small cup of espresso. Dietary Note: this recipe is suitable for a vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diet. It’s low in cholesterol and saturated fats.Don’t have time to read the full blog post?...

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. These donut holes (ponchiki) are heavenly soft, lightly sweet and so delicious. Ponchiki are made with (mostly) farmers cheese and very little flour. This results in a billowy soft and slightly moist center, plus you can actually taste the amazing little cheese curds inside. Equally as impressive – most donut recipes say to eat the donut holes soon after they are made because they lose their lovely fried texture much like a french fry does sitting out too long, but not this recipe!...

Do you lovely readers remember the cronut fad that swept the nation a few years back? I do, I remember it quite fondly as it was a time that inspired this recipe that I’m sharing with you today. Not only is this little dessert decadent and delicious, it’s also so easy. Seriously people, even your kids could make these. I am using 4 sheets of puff pastry that I brush with egg yolk in between the sheets, just so that they stick together and don’t come apart while baking....

Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake I love simple dinner recipes like this, dinners that you can literally put together in only 30 minutes. This is perfect, especially after a long hard day at work. All you really need is butter, flour and Parmesan cheese, ingredients that you most likely already have in the house. I wanted to make this a bit heartier though so that we wouldn’t be hungry half hour after eating it, so I added some chicken....

We love warm homemade sandwiches, from juicy Smashburgers to crispy Chicken Sandwiches and gooey Grilled Cheese. As a child, I never liked cold sandwiches, but give me all the warm ones because they remind me of restaurant sandwiches. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. These French Dip Sliders are very satisfying and leftovers reheat well. You can also scale down the recipe easily for a smaller batch- sometimes the buns come in packs of 12 and that’s ok....

What is compote? It’s a thick fruit sauce, made from fruit simmered in syrup. In this case, we’re using maple syrup to make things as easy (and delicious) as possible. Making compote is actually quite similar to making chia seed jam, but typically compote is a little more chunky in texture. Why You’ll Love It It’s delicious. Fruit compote tastes like a slice of fruit pie a la mode when you serve it over ice cream....