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These stuffed crepes are fluffy little pillows full of creamy goodness that will keep you coming back for more. This is my Canadian/Romanian take on my favorite dessert. The maple syrup makes it Canadian, in case you’re wondering, and the rest is Romanian, simply because it’s a dessert I grew up with. That’s my reason and I’m sticking with it. I have to admit that over the past couple months I’ve been making lots of crepes, I go through these phases every few years or so where I make crepes all the time, then nothing for another couple years....

Easy Mediterranean Potato Salad Recipe When it comes to crowd-pleasing dishes, good old-fashioned classic potato salad is always a winner! But if you want to take your potato salad game to the next level, look no further than this tasty Mediterranean potato salad. It’s a mayo-free recipe, made with perfectly cooked tender new potatoes tossed together with briny kalamata olives, creamy feta cheese, and crunchy red onions in a zesty lemon garlic dressing!...

Super Easy Melon Prosciutto Skewers These Melon Prosciutto Skewers are a real treat, where sweet melon meets salty prosciutto, making a perfect pair. I like to add a basil leaf for a hint of freshness and finish them with a drizzle of balsamic glaze for that extra zing. They’re so easy to make and are always a hit at parties, especially during the holidays! Cantaloupe or Honeydew Melon: The melon adds a sweet, juicy flavor to the skewers....

Mexican Chicken And Rice Salad This Mexican chicken and rice salad is chock full of warm rice, tender chicken, fresh veggies, and topped with a zesty dressing. So let’s get into it! Ingredients In Mexican Chicken And Rice Salad Chicken – I used boneless and skinless breast for this salad recipe but feel free to substitute these for chicken thighs. Just keep in mind that thighs need to cook longer. Taco seasoning – I like to make things easy, you guys know that, both for myself and for all my readers!...

A classic Mojito is a Cuban punch made with rum, fresh mint leaves, lime juice, sugar, and club soda. Whether you’re trying to avoid a hangover or want a budget-friendly drink idea, this virgin mojito recipe is for you. It’s made with 4 simple ingredients and is the perfect drink to serve for an afternoon party. (Like baby showers and wedding showers!) Ingredients You’ll Need To infuse fresh mint flavor without muddling individual drinks, you’ll make a simple syrup with honey, water, and mint leaves....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Mom learned how to make this “Pollo Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo” in culinary school. She made it for us when we were kids and we were crazy about it. Now I make the same alfredo recipe for my family. It’s one of my favorite comfort foods. Watch the video tutorial and learn how to make chicken alfredo. Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo Ingredients for Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo: We usually use chicken breast but chicken tenders would work well if that is what you have on hand....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This Spartak cake is pure awesomeness! Really! You can make the spartak cake layers up to a week early. I love that; especially when you are cooking up a storm for an event. Wouldn’t it be pure awesomeness (I already said that) if your dessert was already done and it gets better with age, just like a good cheese; except it should sit closer to 10 hours, not 10 months or it may grow a mowhawk....

That’s why I wanted to share this smoothie recipe with you today. It has become my go-to smoothie that I make for my kids most days, and it’s ALWAYS a hit when I make it for neighborhood friends when they come over to play. I’ve had several moms tell me that they need the recipe because their kids have come home raving about it! Anything that gets kids to crave more fruits and vegetables is a good thing in my book....

Be sure to pair this with Minestrone Soup and my Olive Garden Alfredo recipe! Olive Garden Salad There is nothing that I love more than Olive Garden Salad! And being that I have such an infatuation with it, I can’t believe it took me this long to get it on the blog. The crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and onions, plump black olives… drizzled with that zesty Italian dressing… I could eat it for days....

Yes, you read that right. Baked pancakes. Inspired by my original Paleo pancakes, these flourless pumpkin pancakes are made with pumpkin puree and almond butter. You can cook them in a skillet if you’d like to, but I find them a little more fragile than a traditional pancake, so it’s much more fool-proof if you just bake the whole batch at once. No extra oil is required with this method, and the entire batch is ready to eat in 10 to 12 minutes!...

Easy Pork And Potato Stew This Pork and Potato Stew is a cherished recipe from my childhood, something my mom used to whip up almost every week. It’s a simple, hearty dish that combines tender pork and soft potatoes in a savory, comforting broth. Every bite takes me back to those cozy family dinners, filled with love and the irresistible aroma of this stew simmering on the stove. Olive Oil: You’ll need this to sauté the onion and brown the pork....

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe I’ve done it again my friends, this combination is nothing short of delicious! Not only do we have that classic chewy chocolate chip cookie flavor lingering around in our mouth, but I’ve added some cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice and we’ve got an official game changer! These pumpkin chocolate chip cookies are super soft, moist and have a perfect light and fluffy texture. Every bite will have you coming back for more!...

Red White And Blue Brownie Pizza Yes, I know I’m Canadian, but I worked in the states for 10 years, so celebrating the 4th of July is a habit that has stuck! This year I’ve really been missing the giant firework displays in my old city so I thought I’d bring some of that same pizzazz to this oh so patriotic dessert. I wanted to make a brownie pizza that’s a tribute to those bursts of color on that night time sky, piled high on a ‘pizza’....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. We love cozy Fall and Autumn soups like Creamy Sweet Potato Soup, Loaded Potato Soup and of course Roasted Butternut Squash soup. The hint of cinnamon and nutmeg make this soup so cozy for cooler weather. Butternut Squash Soup Video Watch Natasha make this easy and soul-warming butternut squash soup. You’ll fall in love with how simple and flavorful this recipe is....

Whatever you do, do NOT throw the seeds out and miss the opportunity to bake them for a delicious bonus snack. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Roasted Pumpkin Seed Recipe My mom has a pumpkin patch and we always look forward to dishes we can make from the homegrown pumpkins, like Pumpkin Waffles or Pumpkin Pie, but we especially love the seeds! Crisp, baked seeds are perfect to snack on from a bowl or toss into a beautiful autumn salad like our Roasted Sweet Potato Salad or a warm Roasted Butternut Squash Soup....

Easy Salisbury Steak Recipe If it’s doused in sauce, especially a sauce loaded with golden brown onions and mushrooms, I’ll be all over over it. This is the type of meal I just can’t get enough of! As an additional bonus, it’s a classic meat-and-potatoes style meal that my husband goes crazy for. Win win! There are many ways you can zhuzh up your Salisbury steak. Adding mustard, hot sauce, fresh, herbs, etc....

Easy Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken Recipe This unbelievably good slow cooker teriyaki chicken recipe is just what you’ve been looking for!It’s an easy Asian inspired recipe that can cook unattended while you’re out of the house all day working or running errands! It takes just minutes to prep. All you have to do is dump everything into the pot and then the slow cooker does the rest of the work, which makes this a fantastic meal prep recipe for busy weeknights!...

Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper. Tip: This ensures the bread doesn’t stick and makes it easy to remove from the pan. In a large bowl, sift together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, ½ teaspoon of baking soda, and ½ teaspoon of salt.Tip: Sifting helps to aerate the flour, making the bread lighter....

Serve this with my Smashed Potatoes and be sure to try my Baked Chicken Thighs recipe next! Stuffed Chicken Breast There is no better way to make dinner exciting than to make Stuffed Chicken Breast! This recipe pairs so well with a variety of potato side dishes as well as roasted vegetables. The filling options are endless and fun to customize! This particular recipe has a creamy 3-cheese blend with sauteed spinach, garlic, herbs, and sun-dried tomatoes!...

Gingerade! This cool and refreshing drink is a cross between ginger ale and lemon-lime flavored Gatorade. Bursting with fresh lemon and lime juice, and sweetened with stevia, this drink is actually good for you. Citrus fruits are loaded with vitamins A, C and potassium, plus, they have an alkalizing effect on the body–> which improves digestion, and may discourage the formation of kidney stones. Ginger is also beneficial in aiding digestion, and has been proven to have anti-inflammatory properties....