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Delicious Strawberry Nutella Wontons Meet your new sweet obsession: These Strawberry Nutella Wontons! Each piece is a crispy, golden pocket bursting with the heavenly combination of sweet strawberries and creamy, rich Nutella. It’s a flavor explosion that’s impossible to resist, creating a symphony of textures and tastes in every bite! Now, here’s the kicker—it’s all incredibly simple to make! With just a handful of ingredients and a few moments in the kitchen, you’re all set to enjoy a snack that’s both indulgent and fun....

I found these gorgeous strawberries on sale at the grocery store and knew I had to find a good use for them. I’ve been craving some warm, homemade scones lately! Every once in a while I get a serious hankering for this flaky and delicously tender treat. The strawberries spoke to me, and I answered in scone. You all know by now that I absolutely love to bake. It’s therapeutic!...

Be sure to try my Breakfast Tacos and Egg Muffin recipes next! Tater Tot Casserole Ingredients Bacon– You could also cook and crumble 1/2 lb. breakfast sausage, casings removed Onions Bell Peppers– Green blends really well in this casserole Eggs Sour Cream– The secret to extra creamy eggs Milk– or half and half for extra indulgence Feta Cheese– This blends really well into this casserole Cheddar Cheese– I love using Hot Habanero Cheddar Cheese for a kick!...

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. I’ll soon have a “Lena’s Amazing Recipes” category. If you loved the Chebureki and the Creamy cauliflower soup; your mouth is probably watering for these. Russian Tefteli are basically amazing meatballs in a cream sauce which can be served for lunch, dinner or as an appetizer with toothpicks. Lena recommends doubling the sauce recipe so it’s real gravy-like. I’ll be trying that next time....

The Best Thai Chicken Salad Recipe I’ve always been a big fan of Thai food. The simplicity and freshness of the ingredients just can’t be beat! This recipe is a great example that eating healthy truly can be delicious. This salad isn’t going to leave you hungry, that’s for sure. It’s packed with delicious ingredients and a hearty peanut butter dressing! I have a feeling you’ll need to add it to your weekly dinner rotation....

The Best Meat Sauce Recipe I’ve been making my own pasta sauces for years! It’s about time I shared it with all of you. The process is so incredibly easy. When making a pasta sauce, the most important ingredients are the tomato paste, sauce, and crushed tomatoes. Beyond that, it really is up to you how you want it flavored! Today I’ve included some hearty ground beef, onion and garlic (of course), bell pepper, some red wine, and a variety of herbs....

Welcome Fall with Warm, Spiced Pumpkin Bread! Revel in the flavors of fall with this delightful Pumpkin Bread, a cherished recipe from countless baking sessions with my mom in our family kitchen! Pumpkin is her absolute favorite, and our shared love for all things pumpkin would fill our home with the sweet and spicy aroma of autumn. We used to bake a pumpkin from scratch, creating desserts that were a labor of love and a testament to our shared joy in baking....

Depending on the type of cloth diapers you choose to use, cloth diapering can actually be just as easy as using disposables! The fact that they’re cheaper, cuter, and reduce waste is just icing on the cake. While I was pregnant, I was fortunate enough to get a quick cloth diapering tutorial from my sister-in-law, who has used cloth diapers with both of her children over the past several years....

Even when I’m out on vacation, I can’t seem to tear myself away from the kitchen. When I visited my family in the UK several years ago, I cooked this toasted coconut, bulgur and butternut squash bowl for dinner. Initially, I wanted to add toasted kale chips to the bowl for some crunch. For whatever reason, I couldn’t find kale that wasn’t already pre-chopped with their stems, so I gave the kale chips idea a miss....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad has simple ingredients that are a winning combination – so refreshing and flavorful! We can’t get enough of our garden cucumbers and tomatoes so we have been experimenting with all different flavors and cheeses and this is a new favorite. The feta cheese gives this salad satisfying Greek Salad flavor and adds the salty notes so you hardly have to add any salt (or you can skip the salt altogether)....

Don’t miss the Top 15 Recipes of 2017 and the Top 10 From 2016. These are the recipes we make again and again and with nearly 900 recipes on our blog, this all-star list is GOLDEN. The #1 recipe may or may not surprise you! This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. How We Determined the Most Popular Recipes: Recipes with the most visitors (based on google analytics) Most viral recipes on Facebook (50 to 150 million views) Recipes with highest and most star ratings (see ratings below)...

The Best Pumpkin Pancakes This Whole Wheat Pumpkin Pancake recipe is my secret weapon for brisk autumn mornings; each fluffy stack comes alive with the warming embrace of pumpkin spice and the subtle sweetness of brown sugar. I fold in hearty whole wheat and rolled oats, ensuring every bite is not only indulgently spiced but also satisfyingly wholesome. Eggs: Serve as the binding agent for pancakes, ensuring they hold together well....

Trail mixes got me through law school. Actually, it got me and many other classmates through law school. I remember one in particular who ripped through bag after bag of trail mix in the study hall like nobody’s business. You see, when you get bleary-eyed from hours of reading dense case books, you need snacks to keep you going. Your brain craves it. I always kept a small container of trail mix in my backpack for those long 12-hour study days....

These nutrient-rich additions are so tasty, the dads in your life may not even realize they’re eating better! — Creamy Coleslaw This dairy-free coleslaw features a creamy dressing made from heart-healthy cashews, but it tastes surprisingly similar to the version I grew up eating when I lived in the South. It would be a perfect addition to any outdoor gathering! — 2. Creamy Potato Salad The look of this salad may not fool anyone, thanks to the slightly green tint of a creamy avocado, but the taste is sure to win them over!...

These Apple Jalebis are a little different from the orange, funnel cake-esque jalebis you may have seen. The batter is very similar, but it instead coats apple rings which are then fried in ghee until crispy! The delicious pockets that form when fried that fill up with saffron syrup? Heaven. It creates a jalebi where the apple is soft and tender, but the outside is still crunchy. Each bite is juicy and the syrup is so so fragrant and flavorful....

Be sure to try my Peach Chicken recipe and my Baked Chicken Thighs next! Apple Pork Chops Your taste buds are going to flip when you taste these incredible Apple Pork Chops. Mr. Cozy Cook almost fell out of his chair when he first tried this! The flavors are well-rounded and on point. We’ve got every flavor element represented in this sauce- sweet, savory, tart, and tang, it’s all here, in perfect balance....

Be sure to try my Chili Mac and my Chicken Mac and Cheese recipes next! Bacon Mac and Cheese Warning: It is a little difficult to control yourself around this meal. This is definitely the best mac and cheese I’ve ever had in my life. I can see this being a specialty in a restaurant, people would come from far and wide to have a taste of this, and you can create it right in your own kitchen!...

This is the perfect way to use up any ripe bananas you have on hand, and you can prepare two breakfasts (or more) in less than 10 minutes. Ingredients You’ll Need To make banana overnight oats, you’ll need just 5 simple ingredients. Banana (the riper, the better) Old fashioned rolled oats Milk of choice (see notes below) Vanilla Cinnamon I also like to add in some healthy fat to make it more filling, like peanut butter, almond butter, or a handful of chopped walnuts, but that’s optional....

He’s recently become interested in finger foods, so we’ve been trying to add more flavors and textures into the mix with creations like these healthy banana muffins. These aren’t your typical muffins– they look more like little hockey pucks, but luckily my little guy doesn’t mind (nor does he know any differently). He thinks they’re fantastic! And despite their looks, they are pretty darn tasty. Naturally sweetened with ripe banana, these muffins are free of refined sugars and added oils, and they are loaded with protein and fiber....

I absolutely adore baking my Blueberry Pie, especially when summer rolls around and fresh blueberries are in abundance. There’s something so comforting about the combination of juicy blueberries and a touch of lemon, all encased in a buttery, flaky crust. This pie is a breeze to make and never fails to bring a smile to everyone’s face. In a large bowl, combine 6 cups of fresh blueberries, ½ cup of granulated sugar, ¼ cup of brown sugar, ¼ cup of cornstarch, 1 teaspoon of lemon zest, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon of salt, and ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon....