I have got a delicious dessert to share with you today using Lucky Leaf’s Cherry Fruit Filling. I have yet to make a dessert in my slow cooker and I have been missing out! I couldn’t wait to test out this Cherry Chocolate Hot Fudge Cake out in the slow cooker. Cherry and chocolate is just meant to be together. The hidden cherries inside of the warm and gooey hot fudge cake is incredible....

Smokey Paprika Fish Tacos with an Apple Slaw It’s time to change for the New Year and make better for you healthy meal choices. I am working with McCormick this year and we are turning over the New Year with a New You! The start to this year was different for me because I didn’t have to make a goal of losing weight! Last year I finally lost all of my extra baby weight and achieved my goal of losing over 40 pounds....

And if you want more than 90 incredible vegan Instant Pot recipes, be sure to order my 5-star-rated cookbook, The Vegan Instant Pot Cookbook! Let’s talk about all the reasons I like this soup. First of all, this is a very, very creamy soup, which means it feels satisfying and even indulgent, even thought it’s just soup. Of course it’s even better when you have a crusty piece of bread for dunking purposes, IMHO....

Spinach and Quinoa Patties These vegetarian patties make a delicious main, perfect with an egg on top or serve them along a salad. And because they make a lot, they are also great to make ahead for meal prep! If you love quinoa, you may also like Salmon Quinoa Burgers, Quinoa Huevos Rancheros Bowls and Southwestern Black Bean Quinoa Mango Salad. These Spinach and Quinoa Patties make enough for several meals which makes them perfect for meal prep....

Spooky Spider Halloween Cupcakes A few great scary additions to these spooky spiders are Mummy Cake Balls, Frozen ‘Boo’-nana Pops, and Meringue Ghost Cookies. Spooked at the thought of all the Halloween temptations we are about to experience at the scariest season of the year? Well you need not fear! These cupcakes themselves are made with just THREE ingredients: boxed cake mix, canned pumpkin and WATER! The topping is a chocolate glaze but only a smear....

After falling in love with paneer kofta, I decided that I wanted everyone to be able to enjoy my recipe for soft, delicious kofta in that silky sauce- minus the paneer. I know that paneer isn’t to everyone’s liking due to its high fat content and trust me, you will never miss the paneer in this recipe. Those with high cholesterol should steer clear of saturated fats which is why I have used angelic olive oil in this recipe....

Oh I’m late, late, late! I was meaning to do this post a couple of days ago but everything has been so last minute recently! I had some crazy, crazy ideas for this competition and they just all flew out of the window, mostly because they were bending all of the rules of ‘Lamingtonity’ (obviously, the religion of Lamingtons- A neologism if you will). In the end I decided on these simple Srikhand Spice Lamingtons; Srikhand being spiced, sweet Indian yogurt usually eaten as a dessert....

Strawberry PB Smoothie Bowls The smoothie bowl craze has been going strong for the past few years, and what’s not to love. Rather than drinking your smoothie, making it thicker allows you to add some toppings and eat it with a spoon! This combination made with bananas, strawberries was absolutely delicious and will be on repeat again. It literally takes 5 minutes to make, so it’s great for weekday breakfasts (just make sure you freeze the strawberries the night before)....

Sun Dried Tomato and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Rollatini These are so easy to make, and the chicken comes out so juicy and delicious! Easy enough to make for a weeknight, yet elegant enough to serve for guests. Serve this with a salad, or a simple pasta on the side like broccoli and orzo. What makes this chicken dish extra flavorful is this Sun Dried Tomato Bruschetta from DeLallo, this stuff is so good and not just as a bread topping!...

No-bake desserts are perfect for entertaining during the summertime! No need to turn on the oven for this Swedish Cream! If you’d like to try other easy, no-bake dessert recipes, I have a no-bake lemon pie, these 3-ingredients Oreo balls and these classic cookies that are loved by all. What is Swedish Cream Dessert? Swedish cream is similar to panna cotta in ingredients but is much less Jello-y in texture....

Anyone who knows me will tell you that I love Mexican food like there is no tomorrow. Margaritas, chips and guac, enchilada suizas, fish tacos… bring it on. The idea of all of this food gets me so excited to EAT. Mexican food is such a treat so when I cook it at home, I look for ways to make it slightly healthier. This time I took a my favorite brunch dish – Huevos Rancheros – and I swapped out the corn tortilla for sweet potatoes, hence Sweet Potato Huevos Rancheros....

If you haven’t tried using an air fryer or you’re an old pro, there is something or everyone! Try out some of my top favorite air fryer recipes like this chicken, these delicious French fries or this mouthwatering salmon. Air Fryer Recipes Ok, ok, you’ve got me. The air fryer is currently my all-time favorite kitchen appliance! I mean, how could it not be when it does as many things as it does?...

Use your own homemade pie crust or save some time and use a pre-made store-bought crust. Either way, this pie will knock your socks off. A few more delicious recipes to try this holiday season are pumpkin pie, cherry pie, and this perfect coconut cream pie! I know you’ll love them all! Homemade Dutch Apple Pie Everyone loves to bake this time of year. You just can’t beat the wonderful aroma of apples and cinnamon baking in a warm kitchen....

Fresh Tomatillo Salsa is my favorite salsa to order at Mexican restaurants. Unfortunately, the storebought versions are loaded with insane amounts of sodium, and so I decided to make my own. Similar to my Chipotle Salsa, Tomatillo Salsa Verde is prepared with fresh ingredients that are first pan-roasted and then blended into a puree. The end result is chunky, authentic, and spicy salsa. Where can I find green tomatillos? Green tomatillos are not exactly easy to find, but you can try a few local grocery stores....

Bursting with fresh flavor from cherry tomatoes, shallots, basil, parsley, and capers, it features layers of flavor and textural complexity. It makes a fabulous side dish, but thanks to the addition of white beans, it’s substantial enough to be served for lunch or dinner. Why you’ll love this recipe Light but satisfying. If you’re craving recipes that are a little lighter as we head into spring, this is a great option....

A complete set of essential spices is one of the cornerstones of a well-stocked pantry. In my kitchen, I keep basic and Lebanese-specific spices. What is spice? Spices are intensely flavored dried plant parts- the bark, buds, fruit, roots, seeds, or stems. A solid selection of spices cuts down on unnecessary trips to the store when a recipe calls for, say turmeric, and will give you so much versatility in the kitchen....

Triple Berry Crisp This Triple Berry Crisp with fresh strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries has a delicious cinnamon-oat topping and is excellent with any combination of berries. Leftovers make a great breakfast with some yogurt. For more healthy crisp recipes, try my gluten-free Strawberry Crisp and Apple Cranberry Crisp. How to Make Berry Crisp This summer dessert is pretty simple to make. In just a few steps, you’ll have a dessert that’s sure to impress and satisfy any sweet tooth....

Turkey Enchilada Stuffed Poblanos Rellenos These are so much lighter than restaurant chile rellenos which are typically battered in egg and deep fried. You may also like Chicken Enchilada Zucchini Roll Ups, Spaghetti Squash Enchilada Bowls and Enchilada Soup. Poblano peppers have thicker skins than bell peppers, so they are roasted first to remove the skin, much like you would do with roasted bell peppers. This lends to the smokey flavor of these stuffed peppers, which are mildly spicy, cheesy and delicious!...

Vanilla Snowman Cupcakes with Vanilla Icing I love experimenting with box cake mix, it makes whipping up dessert so much easier and I love how it can be used to make low fat treats! The most popular cupcake so far has been my Skinny Pumpkin Cupcakes made with nothing but cake mix, pumpkin and water. Second place is probably the Pineapple Bliss cupcakes that only required box cake mix and crushed pineapple, and then there is the Super Moist Chocolate Cupcakes made with only cake mix, pudding, pumpkin and water and let’s not forget the Pink Lemonade Cupcakes....

Vegan Caesar Salad For a fun twist on a Caesar salad, it’s made with grilled Romaine, like I did with this Grilled Romaine, Corn and Chicken Salad, the texture of grilled lettuce is wonderful, but you can also skip that step if you prefer. I love Caesar salad, especially with lots of anchovies like I do in this Eggless Caesar Salad Dressing, so I was very curious to try a Vegan version....