This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. I remember loving my mom’s homemade pizza. Now I’m happy to make it for my own family – and my son chomps it down happily. My mom always made a white cream sauce – that will be another post :). Homemade pizza never gives me that “heavy” feeling like frozen or takeout does, even if I eat more than my fair share....
Second confession: I added carrots and zucchini to this cake mainly to trick the hubs into eating more vegetables. I’ve been doing that to smoothies with great success, so I figured I could push my luck with cake, too. And he fell for it. Mission accomplished. MASTER MY MISTAKES / COOKING NOTES Getting the Right Amount of Sweetness: I tried so many different combinations of sweeteners for this recipe. First, I started with honey/muscovado/grated pear, then I tried honey/muscovado/applesauce, and finally settled on maple syrup/grated apple....
Most carrot cakes that we come across usually contain shredded carrots, nuts, and raisins all mixed into a cake batter that are baked into soft and fluffy mouthfuls of deliciousness. But that was not always the case. If we step back in time to a few centuries ago, sweet carrot desserts actually appeared in a bread pudding, pie, or pancake form. For example, here is a recipe for a “pudding of carrots” from Acetaria: A Discourse of Sallets by John Evelyn (London: 1699): “Pare off some of the crust of the manchet-bread, and grate off half as much of the rest as there is of the root, which must also be grated: then take half a pint of fresh cream or new milk, half a pound of fresh butter, six new laid eggs (taking out three of the whites) mash and mingle them well with the cream and butter: then put in the grated bread and carrot with near half a pound of sugar, and a little salt, some grated nutmeg and beaten spice; and pour all into a convenient dish or pan, butter’d, to keep the ingredients from sticking and burning; set it in a quick oven for about an hour, and so have you a composition for any root-pudding....
Let me start this post by saying yes!! I vehemently disagree with the fact that this drink is named “Chai Tea” and hate when people say it. I am fully aware that this is redundant, and we will talk about it in a later section regarding what a Chai Tea Latte really is. If you looked at your monthly expenses and went “uff… I’m spending a lot of money at coffee shops” then yeah, I feel you on that one....
This recipe is inspired by the Honey Champagne Vinaigrette from The Mixx, one of my favorite local restaurants in Kansas City. It’s often served over their Garden of Eden salad, which features field greens, chopped apples, candied pecans, and gorgonzola cheese. The combination will make you want to lick your plate clean! Ingredients You’ll Need This dressing recipe is simple to prepare and flexible enough that you can use practically any ingredients in your pantry....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Nalisniki (налесники), cheese blintzes, cheese crepes, blinchiki. This Russian dish has many names, but whatever it’s called, it has remained one of the most popular dishes with Vadim and I for breakfast, lunch or a late night snack. There are many ways to make them and a variety of fillings; everything from cheese to fruit and even meat! Make a batch of these and have gourmet breakfasts!...
Easy Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe It’s soup season and there is nothing better than a comforting bowl of chicken soup. And if you have tried my Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup, you know this! But now, take the base of that soup recipe and combine it with my Chicken and Dumplings Soup recipe. Yet, in this case, switch out the big doughy dumplings and the noodles for some store-bought gnocchi. That’s what we’ve got here!...
We love the comforting flavors of Chicken Pot Pie so much that we even made a Chicken Pot Pie Soup, and now this Pot Pie Casserole. Watch the video below to see how easy it is to make. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Easy Chicken Pot Pie Casserole Recipe Jillian from our church shared the idea for this Chicken Pot Pie Casserole when we got to talking about Chicken Pot Pie....
If you loved our popular Strawberry Pretzel Salad, you are in for a treat with this Chocolate Lasagna Recipe. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Hey, hey, Valentina with Valentina’s Corner sharing our favorite no-bake chocolate lasagna recipe. What is Chocolate Lasagna? This dessert was made popular by Olive Garden’s Chocolate Lasagna. If you like chocolate cake but don’t like to bake, you have found yourself a new favorite dessert recipe....
Why You’ll Love Them They’re delicious. If you love chocolate and peanut butter, this combination is hard to resist. They taste like Reese’s peanut butter cups, without the processed sugar. They are easy to prepare. All you need is 6 simple ingredients! Each layer can be stirred together in less than 5 minutes. The hardest part is waiting for these no bake chocolate peanut butter bars to firm up so you can eat them....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This chocolate spartak cake is probably the most requested video tutorial on my blog. It also happens to be my favorite cake – and my son’s favorite! I learned from the best; Mama :). Actually Mom’s classic version is vanilla. A couple tiny tweaks and it became chocolate. This is a soft 7-layer cake (it’s known to some as napoleon cake) and it’s always a favorite at parties; definitely a holiday worthy dessert!...
Be sure to try my Pizza Dip recipe next! Love recipes with fresh corn?! Be sure to make my super Creamy Corn Chowder next! Corn Dip This corn dip recipe has all of the flavors of summer and then some. This is a super popular appetizer recipe idea to serve a crowd and you can make it up to two days ahead of time. The fresh, buttery corn is sauteed in bacon drippings and combined with jalapenos, bell peppers, red onions, and fresh garlic....
The secret to this dish is to blend some of the artichokes and turn them into a creamy, tasty artichoke sauce, which, combined with the pasta, makes a delicious, family-friendly dinner. Check out our Easy Pasta Recipes Ingredients Instructions Serving Suggestions Questions More artichoke recipes The artichoke sauce comes together in about the time it takes to boil the water and cook the pasta. First, we saute quartered artichokes hearts in a skillet with olive oil, shallots, garlic, salt, pepper, a touch of lemon juice, and olives for about 5 minutes....
Quick And Easy Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe This recipe is for all of us who are obsessed with cucumbers! They’re mildly flavored with that perfect crunch. If you sit back and just crave a bowl of cucumber some days, you’re not alone! This is the best way to enjoy such a wonderful veggie. While this salad is the ideal summer salad, it’s also a salad that’s perfect for any time of the year....
Be sure to try my French Onion Smothered Pork Chops and Crock Pot Chicken and Stuffing next! I’m such a sucker for sales. This three-pound pork shoulder was on sale at the store, and I just had to buy it. That pretty much meant that me, my husband, and my two-year-old would each need to eat a pound of pork. 🤔 …Sounds reasonable, right? Luckily, you can freeze leftovers. But first, the ingredients for this recipe:...
Thank you to Nature’s Intent Apple Cider Vinegar for sponsoring this post! I don’t mean to toot my own horn, but this curried chickpea dish will get you hooked at first bite. The preparation is so simple. First, you sauté aromatic vegetables and spices. Then, you simmer chickpeas in a bath of spices to give the beans time to pick up all the flavors. At the end of about 20 to 25 minutes of simmering, you’ll get a pot of irresistibly delicious beans....
This recipe bursts with a creamy eggy texture and rich yet fresh flavor. It’s packed with protein and is excellent for sandwiches, wraps, or as a dip with bread. Dietary Note: this recipe is suitable for a vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diet.Don’t have time to read the full blog post? JUMP TO RECIPE HERE! What is vegan egg salad? Vegan egg salad video Ingredients & Substitutions for Tofu Egg Salad How to Make Vegan Egg Salad Serving Suggestions Variations Questions Storage & Make Ahead More Tofu Recipes More Creamy Salads Like in our vegan butter chicken, vegan cream cheese, vegan chicken cacciatore, vegan scramble, and vegan fish, we use tofu as the main protein source; in this case, to replace the eggs....
The Best Deviled Eggs Recipes Deviled eggs are one of my favorite appetizers and this is my favorite recipe. It’s a classic deviled egg recipe, but it still is one of the best out there. Deviled eggs are a great appetizer because they really are perfect for any occasion, whether it’d be snacks, parties, game days or holidays. These deviled eggs are a crowd-pleaser that is sure to impress guests. They are also a great way to use up leftover hard-boiled eggs, which makes them a cost-effective option for entertaining....
Set your oven to 400°F (204°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack over the sheet. Tip: This setup allows air to circulate around the wings, helping them cook evenly and become crispy. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of baking powder, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of paprika (smoked or regular), 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, ½ teaspoon of black pepper, ½ teaspoon of chili powder, and ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper (optional)....
I’m usually too impatient to dry the leftover almond pulp in an oven or dehydrator, so this recipe is as easy as it gets– there’s no added prep work involved! You can use the wet pulp immediately after making a batch of almond milk, or you can store it in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days, to make these crackers at your convenience. (I’ve even tried using frozen almond pulp!...
