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Lemon Poppy Seed Cake This easy Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcake recipe is perfect for Easter, spring and summer gatherings, or any time you crave something light and citrusy. This dessert is beloved for its bright, zesty lemon flavor that complements poppy seeds’ slight crunch and nuttiness. I’ve lightened this recipe by using monk fruitsweetener and swapping most of the butter for applesauce and buttermilk. The texture came out perfectly. More of my favorite spring desserts are this Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting, Easter Egg Cake Balls, and Lemon Cheesecake Yogurt Cups....

Lentil Curry This red lentil curry is more like a soup than a thick stew and can be made on the stove or in the Instant Pot. It’s perfect served over rice or cauliflower rice. Adding a little lime and cilantro at the end improves and brightens the flavor. Best of all, the curry can stay in the fridge all week for leftovers, and it freezes well. I am always trying to eat more lentils throughout the week because they’re a simple way to achieve my fiber goals (at least 25 grams per day)....

Valentine’s Cheesecakes from Max & Me Homemade Cherry Cordials from Inside BruCrew Life Marshmallow Heart Brownie Bites from A Pumpkin & A Princess Brown Bag Microwave Popcorn (and a free printable!) from Hubby Made Me

Matzo Passover Pizza I love making pizza’s out of just about anything, my daughter will eat just about anything if I top it with sauce and cheese (yup, even zucchini pizza). A while back I posted a recipe for my favorite quick Lavash Pizza and someone commented how they do the same with Matzo so when I got requests for Passover recipes, this was the first thing that came to mind....

How is your holiday baking coming along? This is a busy time of the year but I love all of the baking that is involved. My kitchen looks like a cookie bomb went off and I have been baking up a storm lately. I especially like mint this time of the year and mint chocolate chip is one of my favorite flavor combinations. I was pretty excited to see Pillsbury’s new cake mix Purely Simple....

I’ve always strived to be a great cook like my grandfathers. My parents tell me their Gujarati and East African classics like Mombasa-Style Daal Kachori, Jalebi Paratha, gathia were inspiring. Their tips and tricks are recalled in the conversations of our extended family with a joy that I cannot even describe. I wish they’d have been here long enough for me to watch them at work. Someone who had the pleasure of spending many hours in the kitchen with my Bapuji (paternal grandfather) was my wonderful aunt in Mombasa, Kenya....

When summer hits, all I want is fruit, it’s sweet, good for you and so refreshing. You have to try these summertime fruit favorites, Skewers, Salad, and Dip! Fruit Pizza I love this pizza! I do not think that this refreshing fruit pizza can claim its origins from Italy, but that doesn’t matter. It is still luscious. A sweet sugar cookie crust forms the base of this sweet treat. Then it is topped with a cream cheese layer that helps hold it all together....

Mummy Jalapeno Poppers I adapted my jalapeno poppers recipe to make them into these cute mummies! These Halloween Mummy Jalapeno Poppers are filled with cream cheese, cheddar, and scallions, wrapped in strips of my Greek yogurt dough, and baked until hot and bubbly. Once out of the oven, add some eyeballs and serve with your favorite Halloween treats, like these French Bread Pizza Mummies, and Mummy Cake Balls. Mummy Jalapeno Popper Ingredients Greek Yogurt Dough: All-purpose, whole-wheat, or gluten-free flour, baking powder, kosher salt, non-fat plain Greek yogurt (Stonyfield or Fage) To save time, you can also use refrigerated pizza dough or crescent roll dough....

Mustard Herb Crusted Chicken Breasts This mustard herb crusted chicken is a quick and easy weeknight chicken dish that I serve with a simple green salad on the side. This is also great with roasted parmesan green beans or roasted broccoli with smashed garlic on the side. Variations Even though I used chicken breasts for this recipe, you can also use chicken thighs, drums or fish like a flounder or sole and adjust cook time....

If you are in the mood for more pistachio desserts, try this Layered Pistachio Dessert, this cake, and my yummy Pistachio Pudding Salad. You’ll love all of them! Easy Pistachio Cream Pie Sometimes the easiest and simplest desserts can be the best. I LOVE pistachios so I instantly fell in love with the dessert and I can’t wait for you to make it! Simply mix together the cream pie filling then fold in the pineapple....

It’s a colorful and exciting veggie noodle salad that’s ultra-refreshing and packed with rainbow colors and zingy, limey flavors. It’s so addictively delicious that you won’t even realize you’re eating a nutritious meal! Tender-chewy rice noodles and cabbage-carrot slaw are tossed in a Vietnamese-inspired sweet and sour sauce, with crispy tempeh crumbles and edamame rounding this out into a complete meal. A generous dollop of the best vegan peanut sauce on top is the pièce de résistance, lending amazing textures and rich, nutty flavors to every bite....

Many of you have DM’d me on Instagram requesting my Instant Pot oatmeal recipe that’s made with steel-cut oats so sharing with you my favorite way to enjoy oatmeal – in kheer form. Kheer is one of the most popular Indian Desserts during the Diwali season so this is the perfect time to share my Oats Kheer or Oats Payasam recipe. 2. Heat ghee. Once the ghee melts, add steel-cut oats....

Parmesan Brussel Sprouts You might remember the roasted potatoes I’m obsessed with that I shared a few weeks ago. Well, I used the same technique with these roasted Brussels sprouts, and they were delicious and easy to make. The grated parmesan gives the sprouts a crispy coating that takes them to the next level. So, if you’re not sure you’re a Brussels sprouts fan, these are a must-try. They might just change your mind!...

I just cannot get enough of the alfredo sauce and chicken combo! For more of the amazing cream sauce paired with tender chicken try One Pot Cajun Chicken Alfredo Pasta or Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Shells. Parmesan Garlic Crusted Chicken with Garlic Alfredo Shells There are some recipes that I get so excited about sharing with you. This recipe is one of them! I took some of my favorite things from some of my best recipes on the blog, combined it in this dish, and the result was incredible!...

There is one thing that I can’t live without while I am watching what I eat. Carbs. Oh man. I love my carbs. That is why my number one pregnancy craving was this Spaghetti Factory’s Browned Butter Mizithra Spaghetti. I just love a good plate of pasta and some warm bread. I also love anything thai or chinese. These Peanut Ginger Noodles were amazing! The flavor of the ginger, lime, garlic, and peanut butter combined to make an amazing flavor combination for these noodles....

Looking for more hot, cheesy dips to make for your next party? Try these: hot crab dip, asiago dip, and jalapeno popper dip! Philly Cheesesteak Dip Recipe I love turning my favorite dishes into delicious dips to share. Like this jalapeno popper dip! They taste just as good deconstructed, maybe even better with all that gooey cheese! This philly cheesesteak dip is no different, and the best way to turn a classic sandwich into a bubbly, golden dip to share....

How to Store Pickled onions typically last a few weeks when stored in the refrigerator. The longer they sit, the softer they will become, and their flavor may intensify. If you like a milder taste, rinse them briefly under cold water before eating. This simple recipe has a distinctive flavor that combines the red onions’ natural sweetness and slight spiciness with the pickling liquid’s tanginess and acidity. I keep them in my fridge and use them as a topping for sandwiches, burgers, avocado toast, enchiladas, nachos, tacos, salads, and grain bowls....

More Fall Desserts: Moist Vegan Banana Bread with Walnuts Banana Rum Cake Pumpkin Bread with Saffron Cream Cheese Frosting No-Bake Pecan Pie Cheesecake Pumpkin Cake with Maple Cream Cheese Glaze Apple Walnut Cake with Salted Caramel Frosting Tried this recipe? If so, please leave a comment & rate this recipe. That would mean so much to me. If you’re on Instagram, please tag me so I can see your creations. I’m happy to share and mention you....

Pumpkin Pistachio Energy Balls Don’t you just love pumpkin season? These no-bake Pumpkin Pistachio Energy Balls literally taste like little bites of pumpkin pie. One of my dietitian friends recently made these for me, and they’re super moist with just the right amount of pumpkin and spice. You can whip up these Pumpkin Pistachio Energy Balls in less than 15 minutes. They’re perfect for a morning or afternoon snack, or for an after-dinner dessert....