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We love blueberry desserts like our popular Blueberry Lemon Cake, epic Blueberry Pie, or loaded Blueberry Crumble. This blueberry ricotta cake does not disappoint. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Blueberry Ricotta Cake Recipe: I was tempted to call this a cheesecake but the texture isn’t what you would expect from cheesecake. Ricotta cake is a cross between a clafoutis, custard, soufflé and cheesecake. You’ll have to try it for yourself, then report back and share your thoughts....

Because I cook nearly all of my meals, I don’t eat too much processed foods in general. Nevertheless, those sneaky handfuls of cereal, granola, chocolate covered biscuits, snap pea crisps, and rice crackers manage to find their way into my diet. Oh, and of course, there’s always chocolate. Not all of these foods are inherently bad for me, but I seem to eat more than my fair share at a time....

Are you looking for something to whip up tonight that is savory, sweet, positively bursting with that aromatic garlic flavor, and swimming in a sauce that is down right drinkable? If you’re nodding your head to all these points then let me just say that this dish is your match made in heaven. It’s easy and relatively quick, and best yet easy to pair with your favorite salad or starch....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Canned Dill Pickle Recipe This canned pickles recipe and method was shared by my Aunt Tanya. This dill pickle has the perfect balance of salty and tangy with a touch of sweetness. We are always improving our recipes and listening to reader feedback, so we re-tested and updated this recipe in Sept 2019 to give it a more traditional dill flavor....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. If you have some green tomatoes left, give this easy green tomato salad recipe a whirl. It’s has a very polarizing Ukrainian flavor. I hope you all enjoy it! These tomatoes are marinated and made into a salad with carrot and onion. They taste tangy and sweet. My cousin Marina in Pennsylvania shared this recipe with my Aunt Tanya in Washington who shared it with my Mom in Idaho who shared it with my husband, who cooked the recipe, wrote it out and photographed it all (Vadim, I’d like you to know I think the world of you)....

Be sure to serve this with a side of homemade mashed potatoes and greens and beans! Chicken and Gravy There is nothing cozier than a skillet filled with juicy chicken and savory gravy. This gravy is made from scratch with simple ingredients, (including my favorite seasonings and flavor enhancers), which creates the best homemade flavor without taking a lot of time. This is a simplified version of my super-popular Smothered Chicken recipe, and it’s very feasible to tackle this during a busy weeknight....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. These Chicken and buckwheat patties are a meal in themselves – loaded with grains, protein and even greens! It’s glorious if you can get your kids to eat them and our son did which made my heart go pitter-pat. He enjoyed these dipped in ranch. My Mama-in-law shared this recipe with us. I love how she gets so creative in the kitchen....

If you’ve never enjoyed Tortilla Soup, especially one that’s homemade, you are in for a treat! This is one of my absolute favorite soups ever because it’s so easy to make and the flavors are divine! Using simple ingredients, we can create a bold, rich, and comforting soup in just around 40 minutes! Why Make This Chicken Tortilla Soup Simple Ingredient List Easy, Straightforward Recipe Comforting Soup Includes Instructions For Slow Cooker/Pressure Cooker Ready In Just About 40 Minutes...

What’s even better? Just like our Taco Soup and Beef Chili, this Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe comes together in one pot. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Hi there! My name is Natalya and I run the blog Momsdish. If you already follow me, you know I can’t get enough of easy meals that require simple ingredients Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup: Chicken tortilla soup is like a taco in soup form....

Chocolate and Peanut Butter Chip Crumb Cake Recipe I must be crazy for baking in this heat, but sometimes you just want cake. More like craving some sort of buttery chocolatey cake. So of course I go to my pantry and start pulling stuff and decide to bake. But this cake is perfect for all sorts of occasions, not just to satisfy your cravings. This cake is perfect for brunches, breakfast with your cup of coffee, potluck, you name it, this can be your go-to cake for any occasion....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Did you know cocoa helps your brain release endorphins or your body’s natural “feel good” chemical? This explains why our moods improve when we are eating chocolate cake. Chocolate makes everything better, from Chocolate Chip Cookies to Chocolate Chip Banana Bread, and let’s not forget Chocolate Mousse! If you are a chocolate lover, this recipe is for you. Why You’ll Love This Chocolate Cake Recipe My son’s first words when he saw the cake were “Wow that look’s just like the cake from Matilda!...

In the past few years, I have been thinking of new ways to interpret this classic Chinese dish. Last year, I baked the nian gao batter in muffin tins to make small cakes that resemble mochi muffins. This year, I experimented with turning nian gao into waffles and baking them inside a chocolate chip cookie! There are a lot of contrasting textures in the cookies, from the crunchy turbinado sugar on the outside, to the soft and chewy centers....

Why You’ll Love Them This recipe comes from my first cookbook, and it’s still one of my favorites because it’s so fast and delicious! The crust and crumble are prepared at the same time, so you don’t have to take the extra time to make 3 separate layers. The crust and crumble layers are also 100% fruit sweetened (using dates!), and the chocolate layer is naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Learn how to make classic “choux pastry” (the same pastry used for cream puffs) and a decadent vanilla bean pastry cream that will have you licking the spoon and the bowl. Classic Eclairs Recipe: Eclairs are best eaten the day they are made, but I do love that they can be fully assembled a day ahead. Tools for Making Eclairs: Large Piping Bag 1/2″ round piping tip or a 16mm open star tip Baking Sheet Silicone Liner or Parchment Paper Bismarck tip (or a small sharp tip like Ateco #16 or #352)...

For those of you who aren’t familiar with Chinese fried chicken, here’s the scoop. It’s not just your run-of-the-mill fried chicken that you would find at a KFC. The outer skin is thin and crisp. The flavors are heavy on garlic, salt, five-spice and, undoubtedly, that old reliable MSG. Whenever you finish eating a fried drumstick, expect to see your fingers covered in grease, a sign that you just ate a decent piece of chicken....

Be sure to try my Baked Potato Soup and Lemon Chicken Soup recipes next! Cream of Broccoli Soup I’m a soup lover all-year-round. In the summer, I have zucchini soup for lunch just about every day. During the off-season, I turn to this Cream of Broccoli Soup. (Which makes a great freezer meal !) Since Zucchini is sweeter than broccoli, I love adding carrots to this soup for a hint of sweetness....

Espresso con panna. Shot in the dark. Americano. Double-tall, skinny, half-caf caramel macchiato, extra hot, hold the whip cream, but add caramel drizzle… …you get the idea. — But one of my FAVORITE drinks to make didn’t even involve coffee. It was called a “steamer,” and it was simply steamed milk sweetened with a flavored syrup. The two most popular flavors requested were almond and vanilla–> both of which are delicious....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This Creamy Mushroom and Leek Pasta is scrumptious. It was well loved by everyone, even the wee ones! You should have seen my son and his cousin chomping on this pasta. It was the sweetest sight. The were pretending they were in a fancy restaurant and they thanked me profusely in between of all their lips-making. It was really, really good and it re-heats really well!...

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. If you cook the sauce while the pasta is on the stove, you can be done with the entire meal in under 30 minutes. It’s so simple and has a short list of ingredients, but tastes restaurant quality. This homemade creamy shrimp pasta is way better than going out because it’s not overly salty like dining out tends to be and you don’t get the big bill at the end of your meal #winning!...

The result is beyond delicious, while also being incredibly easy on your digestive system! Traditional versions can be a little too bland for my taste, so the flavor of this particular dip is kicked-up a notch, with the addition of fresh basil and lemon juice. Combined with artichoke hearts, spinach and roasted red pepper, this veggie-based dip is bursting with flavor, and delicious enough to eat with a spoon! Of course, I’d recommend serving it with baked tortilla chips and sliced veggies, as a more traditional approach....