Tender Lemon Cupcakes filled with a delicious creamy blackberry filling and topped with cream cheese frosting. The whole thing is decorated with a candy heart. They make an impressive display for any occasion. You know how people say they are dog people or cat people, and you rarely have bipartisan pet people? Well, I think …
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Sweet and Spicy Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread is an easy to make recipe that goes perfectly with any meal that needs spiced up. It’s delicious any time of year and makes enough to feed a good-sized crowd. I couldn’t wait to share this cheesy Jalapeno Cornbread recipe with you! Do you remember that amazing Sweet Potato …
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili is a warm and filling dish that’s packed with protein, delicious ingredients, and no guilt! I can eat soup, stew or chili every single day of the year. There are so many varieties that I never get bored with them. They can also be a great way to watch …
This Healthy Cream of Roasted Vegetable Soup recipe can be made for one or a dozen people. This soup doesn’t use dairy products so is perfect for lactose sensitivity or people living a vegan lifestyle. I have a horrible habit of overbuying vegetables Thank goodness for this quick and delicious Heart Healthy Cream of Roasted …
Enjoy the wholesome goodness of our Harvest Grain Bread Recipe. Whole grains and seeds add flavor and nutrition to this simple bread. Each bite is warm and hearty, and, the nutty aroma that will transport you to a rustic countryside bakery. It’s the perfect addition to any meal. If you’re looking for an easy homemade …
3 Seed Crackers recipe makes the perfect crispy and crunchy homemade cracker. They’re a must-have on any charcuterie board or when you want to add something special to entertaining. It’s that time of month when I get to participate in the monthly challenge from my bread baking group, Twelve Loaves. This month the challenge is another …
Apple Banana Bread is an easy bread to make and adds healthy whole grains and apples. It is a great snack or delicious with any meal. I love this time of year and become a little obsessed with apples. Actually, I eat an apple almost every single day. Bananas are a different story. I love a …
Yafawi Sfeeha is a quick and easy roll that can be made with meat, cheese or vegetable filling. Perfect as a main meal or striking finger food appetizers Ya what? That’s what I said! This months Daring Bakers’ challenge is hosted by Manal Obieda, known as Manal’s Bites. Manal explained that Yafawi Sfeeha is a great authentic …
A rich and creamy Mango Sorbet recipe that is refreshing, delicious and healthy. It makes a perfect popsicle too! I am mango crazy. I told my husband that I wanted to move so I could have a mango tree. Of course he thinks I’m nuts, even though he does benefit from my mango obsession. This …
Our homemade applesauce bread recipe is moist, tender, and bursting with the essence of apples. This easy quick bread will fill your kitchen with the warm, comforting aroma of freshly baked bread with warm spices. I adore baking quick bread recipes whether it’s a loaf, muffins, sweet, or savory. If you’re a quick bread lover like me, …
Passover Popovers are moist with a soft crumb. This bread for Passover will delight anyone at your table. There’s no need for a special popover pan. Make matzo meal muffins. They make the perfect Passover Pastry too.
Hershey’s Chocolate Syrup Cake is a beautifully simple cake to make. The deep chocolate syrup center makes a delicious surprise without any fancy techniques making it perfect for any occasion. This post was originally posted in 2015 and has been updated to improve our readers’ experience. Imagine everyone’s surprise when you lift that delicious piece …
Smokey Southwestern Grilled Romaine Salad is topped with a delicious creamy avocado cilantro dressing, Queso Blanco cheese, and crunchy almonds. This post is sponsored by Blue Diamond Almonds. This recipe and opinions are 100% my own.
Easy Crab and Havarti Stuffed Portobello Mushroom Caps are a quick and easy dish. They’re filled with rich crab, creamy Havarti cheese, and then sweet sundried tomatoes. The whole thing takes just minutes to make. John and I relish our downtime. We have been in our home for almost 28 years. We have done a …
Nutella Filled Hazelnut Thumbprint Cookies are crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside, and topped with creamy Nutella. They’re delicious and easy to make. We love Nutella, and our Peanut Butter Coffee Cake and Hazelnut Cookie Bars are amazing! Hazelnut Thumbprint Cookies transform the classic Thumbprint cookie to gourmet status.
Easy Tomato Florentine Soup is your childhood tomato soup all grown up. It is creamy and delicious without using a lot of fat. I’ll guarantee you will not miss it. Remember that Manchego grilled cheese sandwich that I made to celebrate “Grilled Cheese Day”? Well, that isn’t really the only reason I made it. I made it …
Herbes de Provence Pot Pie is proof that comfort food can be delicious without the extra fat and calories. You will not miss the meat in this vegetarian version either. The Wynn Resort in Las Vegas recently teamed up with famous vegan chef Tal Ronnen to create exquisite menus of vegan and vegetarian cuisine for every …
Chai-Spiced Steel Cut Oatmeal makes a warm and filling breakfast that is a healthy and flavorful way to start your day. If you follow my blog very closely, you may think that this entire blog is on oatmeal. Maybe you are just thinking that I seriously need an intervention. Bear with me, I have one …
Potato Gnocchi with Butter and Cheese is luscious, creamy, dreamy delicious! It makes the perfect quick and easy dinner dish. Sometimes I am responsible for setting up my own “road blocks”. I’ve wanted to make potato gnocchi for quite some time. I even put it on my New Year goals list. But I let the …
A bowl of Steel Cut Oats is a healthy delicious way to start your day. It will keep you satisfied all morning long. Steel Cut Oats may not be as glamorous of a recipe as maybe my Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake, but it is a recipe that I make a lot, and probably enjoy as much …
Spice Cake Donuts with Vanilla Bean Glaze are just delicious. Best of all they are baked and don’t require yeast so you can make them in a jiffy! I grew up in a pretty small community where everyone watched out for everyone. Even when you didn’t want them to. If you acted poorly, your mamma …