I love cranberry. I’m so happy when the holidays roll around because I get to break out some of my favorite desserts! (Although in my opinion, they should be enjoyed year-round, they’re that good!) Add these other great cranberry recipes to the dessert lineup: cranberry Christmas cake, cranberry orange cheesecake, or cranberry cheesecake fluff if you want something easy. The Best Cranberry Crumb Bars Cranberry bars are the perfect holiday dessert!...

If you love baking and cooking with pecans, then you must check out my recipes for this cake, these cookies, and this delicious pecan wild rice pilaf. They are all made for pecan lovers like myself! Cranberry Brie Bites The perfect combination of sweet and savory appetizers is just what your holiday party needs! With this cranberry pecan brie bites recipe, I knew I needed to add that extra touch with a sweet and savory pecan....

Adding blended nuts to a sauce is very traditional of North Indian and Central Asian cuisine. It was once symbolic of the wealth and social supremacy of the Mughal courts however, adding blended nuts to curries is now becoming increasingly popular in restaurants and in homes. Popular choices include cashews and almonds, with the use of pistachios being less common. You know me – slightly odd and preoccupied with the need to make a break from the norm....

Fries are a quick and easy appetizer or side dish! Try these crispy garlic avocado fries, parmesan herb asparagus fries, or best-ever baked parmesan garlic potato wedges. They are all just as addictive and delicious as these baked zucchini fries. You’ll love them! Crispy Baked Zucchini Fries Recipe Oh, zucchini season, how I love you! There are so many great ways to use up zucchini. (I have a full list of recipes waiting for you here!...

If you’re looking for more ways to switch up Taco Tuesday, here are some of my tasty recommendations! Carne asada, Baja fish, and chickpea tacos are all super delicious choices and sure to leave your family wanting more. Vegetarian Fried Avocado Tacos Recipe Fried avocados have become a new obsession of mine. They’re everything you could want from a snack- crispy, creamy, and flavorful! They’re great on their own but (in my opinion) even better when you add them to tacos....

Inspired by my tried and true French Toast, these sticks are incredible. Serve them with some fresh fruit, Perfectly fluffy Scrambled Eggs and amazing Baked Bacon. Air Fryer French Toast Sticks My family love french toast, but they go insane when I turn them into french toast sticks. It gives them permission to eat with their fingers. They get to dunk them into warmed homemade maple syrup and they love it....

When fall comes around, and it’s time for apple recipes, I get so excited! I have so many delicious ones that you MUST TRY. These Salted Caramel Apple Butter Bars are insanely delicious, and so are this Caramel Apple Upside-Down Cake and these Air Fryer Apple Chips! Crockpot Apple Cider Recipe As soon as it gets cold outside, I crave apple cider and hot chocolate! Making hot apple cider in the crockpot is one of my favorite things to do because you get a ton of cider, and your home will smell delicious all day long....

Insanely delicious and so quick and easy to make! If you are like me and you can’t get enough of the delicious sour lemon taste no-bake lemon pie or no bake lemon macaroni cheesecake will satisfy your craving! Easy Lemon Pudding Pie I’ve got a delicious triple-layer lemon pudding pie that requires NO baking and is ready in no more than 15 minutes prep time. This is the perfect summer dessert that will absolutely be a hit wherever it goes!...

Easy Pumpkin Smoothie Recipe This time of the year, I use a lot of canned pumpkin (or I even make my own pumpkin puree) and always have extra, so I decided to add some to my smoothie and loved it! So much so that it’s become a fall breakfast staple. This pumpkin smoothie tastes just like pumpkin pie and is an simple way to start your morning. All you need to do is blend the ingredients and enjoy....

Italian dinners are a family favorite in our house. This is The BEST Lasagna or this Three Cheese Stuffed Pasta Shells are perfectly paired with this .Homemade Easy Cheesy Garlic Bread. The Best Slow Cooker Lasagna Who would have thought you could make Lasagna in a slow cooker?! I saw the idea on Pinterest and was pleasantly surprised when I decided to make it. It is so flavorful and couldn’t be easier to make....

As a kid I loved coming home from school and making myself a French bread pizza, probably one of the first things I taught myself to make. I still make them for my kids only instead of using white bread, I make them healthier with a whole wheat baguette. Madison LOVES these pizzas, I usually make them after school for her or even for dinner. You can even freeze them before you bake them if you want to make extra, then bake them anytime frozen....

The flavor of the tomato can easily be enhanced with the simplest of ingredients! Whether they are grilled with a vinaigrette, served with mozzarella, or roasted with garlic and parmesan, I know you will adore how they turn out! Fresh Tomato Basil Salad Recipe Sometimes I feel like my body needs a break from heavy salads. I mean, don’t get me wrong, I love a good caesar salad like the next guy- but sometimes I wish the amazing natural flavors of the veggies were put in the spotlight!...

Cakes are the perfect dessert for any occasion! A few more of my favorites that you should try are this Cinnabon cake, honey bun cake, and last but not least this butter pecan cake. Warm Gingerbread Cake The holidays are just not complete without a recipe or two made with gingerbread. I love gingerbread! But this cake was seriously the best gingerbread cake that I have had in my life!...

Green Shakshuka Eggs As spring approaches, I crave lighter, fresher meals that celebrate the bounty of the season. Enter this Spring Shakshuka recipe, a vibrant, vegetable-packed variation of the Middle Eastern dish traditionally made with tomatoes and peppers. Now that spring is in the air, using seasonal produce like mushrooms, leeks, asparagus and peas is perfect for this spring recipe. This vegetarian egg dish is a true testament to the versatility of eggs....

Grilled Pesto Chicken Couscous Bowls Other grilled chicken recipes we love are Korean Grilled Chicken Breasts, Grilled Chicken Shawarma and Grilled Chicken Salad with peanut vinaigrette. This dish is so summery and fresh! I’ve partnered with ALDI to create this better-for-you summer dish using fresh vegetables and organic chicken breast. After hearing people raving about ALDI for years, I was excited to find an ALDI just a few minutes away from my new house – score!...

The lime flavor on this shrimp is out of this world good. Really, I love to add lime to many recipes. Grilled coconut lime pineapple, Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad, and Crazy Good Honey Lime Shrimp are a few of my favorites. Grilled Spicy Lime Shrimp with Creamy Avocado Cilantro Sauce We are loving the warmer weather here and since we have been so busy lately we are loving to grill....

Christmas time is the best time for delicious holiday treats, and these Grinch cookies are always a hit! I love bringing these cookies to Christmas parties or to cookie exchanges. Some of my other favorite cookies to bring to cookie exchanges are cream cheese snickerdoodles, Italian Christmas cookies, or these easy no-bake cookies. What Are Grinch Cookies? These adorable cookies are inspired by the popular Dr. Suess book, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas....

If you’re looking for some last-minute recipes to add to your Easter lineup, I’ve got you covered: roasted brown butter honey garlic carrots, garlic herb mashed potatoes, and the BEST deviled eggs! Brown Sugar and Honey Ham Glaze Want to impress everyone with a delicious ham for Easter or Christmas that looks and tastes amazing? This glaze recipe is super easy and will make your ham the star of the show!...

Creamy Pumpkin Ginger Soup This Creamy Pumpkin Ginger Soup is healthy, warm, and comforting. Plus, it is simple to make. Sugar pumpkins are roasted in the oven and then pureed with Greek yogurt, shallots, ginger, and sage, making this soup tastes just like fall. Greek yogurt, is an excellent replacement for heavy cream or sour cream in soups. I also swirl some on top just before serving! My go-to Greek yogurt is Stonyfield, who I partnered with to make this cozy pumpkin soup....

Making your own condiments is super simple and better for you! Try these popular homemade recipes like this Taco Seasoning, Alfredo Sauce and Cheese Sauce for starters. Easy Blue Cheese Dressing Most people either love blue cheese or they are not that big of fan. This homemade blue cheese dressing, however, may make those unbelievers, believers. It is creamy, tangy and full of flavor. Making your own means you can control the blue cheese amount and what kind too, making it just the way you want it....