It’s all fun and games eating brownies and gaining weight until you have the baby. Then the real work begins and you have to lose the baby weight. I have done pretty well so far on losing the weight and me and my BFF have a workout program to help motivate each other. I especially love when I find light and healthy recipes to go with my meal plan. And this my friends…....

I love dips because they are easy and delicious! If you like them too and want to try out more then start with this Crab Dip, Hot Corn Dip, and this Creamy Chicken Alfredo Dip! Salmon Dip I have bought salmon dip from the store and not only is it super expensive but it only has a tiny bit of salmon flavor! This dip is SO much better and you can taste the smoked salmon so strongly in every single bite!...

Butternut Squash Pasta When I want to make a cream sauce, without cream I love pureeing vegetables like butternut squash to make a luscious sauce. Adding spicy sausage adds so much flavor, my husband loves it! If you want a vegetarian sauce, try this Spaghetti with Creamy Butternut Leek Sauce, which inspired this recipe. More butternut squash recipes really popular here, butternut squash mac and cheese and slow cooker butternut squash soup....

I prefer turkey over chicken, hence a juicy Turkey Burger is my favorite burger to order when dining out. There are so many different variations of this burger, but one that’s packed with Mexican flavors is my favorite kind. Oh, and the best part is the Chipotle Cream Sauce! The sauce is vegan! So how did I make it creamy? By adding avocado to the mix. It’s guilt-free and tastes uh-mazing!...

Whether it’s a special occasion or just a weeknight dinner, steak is a great choice! Here are a few more recipes you’re sure to love: perfectly juicy grilled steak, steak Diane, or cube steaks with mushroom gravy! What is Steak au Poivre? Steak au poivre is a French dish that’s all about flavor and indulgence. You start with tenderloin steaks, seasoning them with salt and covering them in crushed peppercorns for a spicy crust....

Strawberries and Cream On weekends, I occasionally like to treat myself to dessert. If you’ve never made whipped cream from scratch before, you’re in for a treat! One of my favorite ways to lighten whipped cream is to whip it up and fold in some Greek yogurt. It gives it a slight tang, which is wonderful with fruit and cuts down on the fat and calories. Perfect for a quick and easy dessert, or try them in crepes or on Yogurt Waffles....

Hi everyone! Serene from House of Yumm here with you today. And I am bringing you this completely irrisitable Frozen Strawberry Yogurt Pie. This pie is no bake. Perfect for the warmer weather. And did I happen to mention the pretzel crust? Because what is better than the salty sweet combo of strawberry pie and pretzel? This pie is made with fresh strawberry puree and greek yogurt. Which means we could consider this healthy, if we ignored the cream, and cream cheese, and the small amount of sugar involved....

Strawberries, rhubarb and honey are simmered over gentle heat to create this simple compote. I love the combination of strawberry and rhubarb, it’s one of my favorite pie fillings but it’s also wonderful as a compote to eat for breakfast over Greek yogurt or crepes, or for dessert I love it warm with a little frozen yogurt. What do you like to do with fruit compote? I had the hardest time finding rhubarb, if you can’t find any in your area you can use just the strawberries instead....

As the weather turns colder, I love a good warm bowl of soup! Try out some of my other favorites like Creamy Zucchini Soup, Chicken Noodle Soup, and this Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup. They are all so delicious! Stuffed Pepper Soup This recipe has all of the same flavors as a stuffed pepper but this time they are packed into a delicious soup! This version of this yummy recipe is perfect for this time of year because it’s warm and cozy and makes me excited for the colder weather that’s coming!...

We spend a lot of time outside during the summer and grilling in my jam. I love to grill in the summer and I especially love when the recipe turns out as delicious as this one! You guys know me and my love for asian flavors and food. It is my favorite. This marinade was simple but full of such amazing flavor. I marinaded the chicken overnight which really helped to infuse all of the yummy flavors into the chicken....

I have been on a roll lately with delicious salads. They have all become an instant favorite with the first bite. This Thai Cashew Chopped Salad was added to the list. It was full of tons of colorful and flavorful veggies. I added my cashews for an added crunch to the salad. And with the ginger peanut dressing on top… this salad was perfect! You are definitely eating the rainbow with this salad....

Some of my favorite recipes, like 10-Minute Blackened Air Fryer Salmon Bites and Crispy Golden Air Fryer Chicken Tenders, are specifically designed to be cooked in an air fryer. If you’re thinking about buying one of these appliances for yourself, you won’t be disappointed. There’s many different types of air fryers out there, including basket style and toaster oven combos—some pressure cookers now have options for air frying. To help you find the best air fryer for your cooking style, I’ve put together a list of my top-recommended models, based on both my own personal experiences and reviews from other cooking pros....

The Six Sisters just released their first cookbook. I was so excited to buy a copy at the conference and there are so many great recipes and fun crafts inside! Book is available here. I have seen these thin mint truffles on pinterest. Thin mint cookies are my favorite girl scout cookies with Samoas coming in at a close second. I knew that I had to make these delicious truffles and I loved how easy they were!...

Serve this up on Belgian Waffles, Grandma’s Perfect Fluffy Pancakes or The Best Ever German Oven Pancakes and a side of fruit and breakfast is done! Trust me you’ll be eating twice as many pancakes or waffles just to soak up this ultimate syrup. Homemade Buttermilk Syrup Creamy, buttery, sweet and rich, this Buttermilk Syrup is similar to one I have had from a local restaurant, but better! Now instead of getting dressed up to have this yumminess you can have it in the comfort of your own home, in your pajamas, complete with bed head if you wish!...

This cake offers the perfect mixture of a rich, chocolatey taste with the sweetness of black cherries. It is absolutely delightful! If you love chocolate desserts, try out this Cake, this amazing Pie, and my tried and true Chocolate Lasagna! Delicious Black Forest Cake I don’t know about you but I LOOOOVE layered cakes. They look gorgeous but I can’t get over how you get all the flavors in every single bite....

I love a good cookie and holiday ones are the BEST! Try out these Grinch Cookies, these Italian Christmas Cookies, or these delicious Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies! Triple Chocolate Peppermint Cookies Does anyone else feel like the holidays can’t begin until you’ve baked a batch of Christmas cookies? Maybe it’s just me but I LOVE Christmas cookies! I especially love the peppermint flavor that’s a huge part of the holidays....

Tuna Steak Tuna steaks are the best addition to any salad (especially this Asian Ramen Salad), or just served on top of some rice along with garlic edamame. They are so juicy and flavorful, and a great dish to serve for a special occasion. You can actually find tuna for a great price, which makes this dish a great option any day of the week. I ended up making this recipe twice in one week because we all loved it so much!...

A handful of simple, budget-friendly and pantry-friendly ingredients like onions, carrots, garlic, fresh herbs, and canned tomatoes are cooked down until sweet and jammy; cannellini beans are later added to the mix and stewed until rich, almost creamy, and unbelievably flavorful. This recipe will have your kitchen smelling like an Italian restaurant and is guaranteed to become a new cold weather favorite. What are Tuscan Stewed Beans?? Well, it’s an incredibly delicious Italian recipe I made up…sort of!...

Introducing Khandvi Another savoury Gujarati snack that’s known for having these explosive and delicious flavours is Khandvi. It’s a village-style rolled pasta made with chickpea flour and yoghurt (in this case, soy yoghurt) which is always served with a tempering of mustard seeds, curry leaves and chillies crackled in hot oil. The sound and smell of the smoking oil hitting the smooth surface of the pasta rolls gives me all the feels....

I hope you enjoy this recipe. For more great blueberry flavor, check out my vegan blueberry muffins – they’re delish! Big Vegan Flavor Techniques and 150 recipes to master vegan cooking.