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This recipe is inspired by my 4-ingredient peanut butter cookies, only this time we’re using dates instead of coconut sugar as the sweetener. And I’ve kept this recipe vegan by using a flax egg! The result is a perfectly sweet peanut butter cookie, with a chewy, tender middle. Why You’ll Love Them These date cookies are some of the easiest and healthiest cookies I’ve ever made. This recipe calls for slightly more than 3 ingredients because I wanted to add a splash of vanilla for flavor, and a touch of baking soda and vinegar to help them rise, but they still have a short ingredient list and quick preparation....

Why You’ll Love Them They taste amazing. These taste like a Reese’s peanut butter egg, only with a shorter ingredient list. I think they taste better than the candy the Easter bunny might normally stick in an Easter basket! They’re easy to make. Just stir 4 ingredients together to make the peanut butter filling, then make the egg shapes and coat them in melted chocolate. No special cookie cutters required! They’re made with nutrient-dense ingredients....

Ingredients You’ll Need What’s in peanut dressing? All you need is a handful of ingredients, that you probably already have in your pantry. Peanut butter Rice vinegar Maple syrup Tamari (gluten-free soy sauce) Toasted sesame oil This recipe is inspired by my favorite peanut sauce, but it gets more of a tangy flavor by using rice vinegar instead of lime juice. You can use a apple cider vinegar, too, but you might want to add a little more sweetness to mimic the flavor of the rice vinegar in that case....

I’ve shared quite a few fried rice recipes here already (see my kimchi, coconut and shrimp, and turmeric and shallots versions). Trying to pick my favorite recipe is like asking a mother to pick their favorite child—they’re all equally loved. Several weeks ago, my friends and I got together for dinner at a Thai restaurant. One of them ordered pineapple fried rice, and what I loved most about it was the spices, particularly the turmeric....

Be sure to try my Pork Stew and Roasted Pork Tenderloin recipes next! Pork Chops in Gravy This is the best way to make the most flavorful, juicy pork chops that are smothered in an easy gravy made from scratch. There are 3 keys to this process: First, we salt the meat and let the pork chops sit. This makes them extra flavorful and juicy (more on that below). Next, we pan fry them for a nice golden color and crispy texture....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. I love the smell of barbecue floating through the backyard; but not so much when it’s the neighbors BBQ. It’s too enticing. I’d be the one poking my head over the fence to see what’s cooking (good thing we have nice neighbors!). We’ve been grilling away almost daily. I made this Pork Skewers (Shashlik) recipe twice in one day because I wanted it to be perfect for y’all....

These banana protein muffins are inspired by my Healthy Banana Muffins. I replaced a portion of the flour called for with unsweetened protein powder. As a result, these muffins have double the protein when compared to a traditional muffin and make an easy breakfast or after-school snack. If you or your kids struggle to eat enough protein, add a few chocolate chips to these muffins to make them even more appealing....

It is pumpkin season right? Well that literally gives me the right to put pumpkin in pretty much everything, so I will if I can. And if you love pumpkin like me, you will love this dish as much as I do. Because there are some major flavors going on here and the flavors are out of bounds. So let’s do this. We’re talking al-dente pappardelle tossed in a thick and creamy pumpkin sauce loaded with goat cheese and Parmesan cheese, topped with crispy pancetta and crispy fried sage leaves....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This raspberry pretzel jello recipe has become very popular in the Russian/Ukrainian community – and for good reason. It makes your taste buds dance! I have zero self-control around this dish, so I was concerned about making a 13×9 -inch pyrex filled with this dreamy pretzel jello goodness, for just the two of us. We made it last night…. it’s half gone....

We coat them in breadcrumbs, pan-fry or air-fry until perfectly golden brown and crisp, and serve them on a simple side salad with a homemade marinara sauce. Did you make risotto last night and have some leftover in the ridge? Then you are going to love our risotto cakes recipe! While resting in the refrigerator overnight, the rice absorbs all the flavor from its condiment, and it becomes more compact and tasty, making it perfect for shaping into small cakes....

Why You’ll Love Them They’re delicious. These seeds are lightly sweet and salty. When you serve them as an appetizer, it’s hard not to stop snacking on them! They’re easy to customize. You can follow the base recipe below and add any extra spices you love. For a “Chex mix” type flavor, you can add a pinch of garlic powder and paprika, or try adding cinnamon or ground ginger for a comforting Fall treat....

One dish that you’ll always find on my holiday table: roasted sweet potatoes. My recipe is so easy, you’ll be laughing all the way to the dinner table! This staple side dish consists of cubed sweet potatoes tossed in a simple seasoning and roasted to crisp perfection. Why Make These Roasted Sweet Potatoes Simple Ingredient List Versatile & Customizable Ideal For Holidays Super Easy & Straightforward Recipe If you’re anything like me, I’m a big fan of any potato dish out there, including sweet potatoes....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Cool Whip Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe: This is my mom’s frosting recipe. She uses it on my favorite moist rum cake – which she taught me to make, so I will get to posting it soon! This cream cheese frosting can be used for just about any kind of cake. Best of all, there is NO BUTTER so it’s easier on your conscience....

This is also one of the easiest cookie recipes. We have perfected it over the years. Read on to learn the KEY to making the best Russian Tea Cakes. Russian tea cakes are one of our favorite Christmas cookies and a staple of holiday cookie platters, right up there with classic Sugar Cookies. Just like our Almond Snowball Cookies, these look like adorable little snowballs. What are Russian Tea Cakes?...

Be sure to try my Teriyaki Chicken and Beef Fried Rice recipes next! Shrimp Fried Rice You are going to be so impressed with yourself when you try this Shrimp Fried Rice recipe, it definitely tastes like takeout! The rice is crisp, the sauce is heaven, and the shrimp is perfectly cooked and super flavorful! I love that this is a meal all on its own with starch, protein, and vegetables!...

The Best Snickerdoodle Cookies Recipe Snickerdoodle cookies are such a classic and so easy to make! Not only that but they are a crowd favorite. They’re soft, buttery, crisp on the outside yet super chewy on the inside. They’re are a perfect little bite. The cookies are flavored nicely with nutmeg and cinnamon, they totally smell like the holidays! These cookies are great because of their simplicity. It’s also a fun recipe to do with your kids, because it’s simple enough that you can start teaching them about baking....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. These soft gingerbread pryaniki cookies are a Ukrainian cookie that is easy to make, stay soft for days and are cute as can be! Guess What?! They don’t require any oil or butter – seriously!! They have deep gingerbread flavor and the glaze makes a perfect canvas for decorating these beautiful Christmas cookies with sprinkles and pretty designs. You can easily change them up for any holiday really but there’s just something about gingerbread and Christmas that feels right :)....

Easy Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp Recipe I have another easy strawberry rhubarb recipe for you guys because when I buy rhubarb I buy lots of it, so I had to use it all. You know I never want to waste any delicious rhubarb, but not to worry, it was all used up in this recipe and in my delicious Strawberry Rhubarb Bars. I chose to make a strawberry rhubarb crip because this recipe is as easy as you can get....

Tis the season for all things sparkly! Don’t you just love it? And nothing’s prettier than these super simple and sinfully sweet sugared cranberries. I have to admit that cranberries are not my favorite because of how tart they really are, but you know what? I can devour them no problem when they’re sugar coated like this. They’re sweet and tart, totally adorable and oh so festive. Can’t you just picture it now – a beautiful cranberry sauce with these studding the top?...

I have to admit I don’t make potato salad often but I do love it, especially for summer barbecues, get togethers and potlucks. Not to mention that I love to have the leftovers for lunch, so so good. But this potato salad is special, so get fiesta ready, things are about to get interesting because we’re kicking it up a notch. Potato Salad This side dish originated in Germany and I’m ever so thankful that it’s become such a world wide renowned side dish!...