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White Bean Crostini Add this White Bean Crostini recipe to the menu for your next party! They taste amazing, look impressive, and are so easy to make. The creamy white bean spread pairs perfectly with the crunchy, toasted baguette, and the garlic, thyme, and balsamic pack them with flavor. For another delicious crostini topping, try my Spinach-Artichoke Crostini. What is the difference between bruschetta and crostini? The main difference between bruschetta and crostini is the bread....

Nothing beats a batch of freshly baked cookies. I mean seriously. Is there anything better than a chewy soft cookie with melted chocolate? I was so excited to get home from North Carolina and make a fresh batch. In fact that was the first thing that I made! And you can’t go wrong with white chocolate macadamia nut. Such a classic and one of my favorites! Now lets talk pudding cookies....

Believe it or not, wonton wrappers are a super useful ingredient to have in your kitchen. Not only can you make these mouthwatering wonton chips, but things like crab rangoon and lumpia as well! Psst- if you want a creamy, crunchy snack in a snap, you’ll also have to these air fryer cream cheese wontons! Homemade Wonton Chips Oh my goodness, have you ever tried wonton chips?! They are seriously the bomb dot com....

From kitchenware to fashion and beauty to books, there’s something for everyone in this guide. This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase something here through a link, I may receive a small commission. There is no additional cost to you and it helps me continue doing the work I love (win-win!). See my privacy policy for more information. Table of contents:1. Cookbooks2. Kitchenware3. Food Gifts4. Home and Electronic Gifts5....

The Best Low Carb Dinner Ideas Whether you follow a keto or high protein diet or are just trying to watch your carb intake, these low carb dinner recipes will please your taste buds and keep you satisfied. You won’t miss the potatoes and pasta either, with vegetables like cauliflower, zucchini or avocado used in their place. What I love most about these low carb recipes is that they’re all easy to make....

Give your dishes a serious upgrade with the MVP of fruits—the one and only avocado! I love the creamy texture, rich flavor, and versatility this kitchen favorite offers—so much so that I have 55 avocado recipes to cover every meal of the day—breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even avocado dessert recipes! With so many recipes featuring this superfood, it’s no surprise that avocados have become a staple in the everyday kitchen....

Today, the wonderful Mr. P from the delicious ‘Delicious Delicious Delicious’ is going to quite literally make you drool. Thank you P, for this gorgeous EGGLESS chocolate spice cupcake recipe. I am in love with P’s beautiful blog which I am sure you’re all aware of by now. If you’re not, you’re really missing out- I urge you to visit him over at DDD. He’s a baking wizard and literary genius who I’ve grown to simply adore....

Air Fryer Mediterranean Chicken Milanese A few weeks ago, I headed out to the east end of Long Island in the Peconic area and stopped to eat at a small bistro on the way home. As we sat outside in the perfect weather, I overheard the waitress raving about this fried Chicken Milanese topped with a Mediterranean Salad. So, of course, I ordered it! The air fryer is perfect for making crispy breaded chicken, like this Air Fryer Chicken Tenders recipe and this Air Fryer Chicken Milanese with Arugula....

The best recipes come from my air fryer! My favorite chicken, steak and salmon are all tried and true favorites that cook best in an air fryer. Frozen Taquitos Air fryer frozen taquitos are one of my go-to dinners or snacks with family. It is so simple to make and still has all the flavor inside each taquitos. Dress them up or eat them plain and enjoy all the goodness these taquitos have to offer....

Bacon has a way of making anything taste better! I especially love to serve appetizers wrapped in bacon because it’s always the first to go. Take this bacon wrapped shrimp, these bacon wrapped chestnuts, or my bacon wrapped brussels sprouts to your next party! Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies Who would’ve thought that wrapping miniature cocktail sausages in bacon and coating them in a brown sugar spice blend would be a match made in heaven?...

One of the many great pleasures in the kitchen comes from not only the dishes that can be prepared in a flash, but from those that have steps, processes and a beautiful end result. From lasagne to Kashmini Dum Aloo, and layer cakes to biryani, the meals that beg for a little more love and attention than your 10-minute post-work salad are sometimes what you need to appreciate truly great food....

Baked chicken is always an easy, inexpensive weeknight dinner solution. Grab some chicken drumsticks, remove the skin, brush it with this Dijon-lime coating and bake it in the oven. You can make this with chicken thighs or even breast if you prefer! Serve these drumsticks with a big salad on the side and dinner is ready! Although I really love the taste of crispy chicken skin, you really won’t miss it here....

Deep-dish pasta dishes are some of my absolute favorites. You have got to try my baked manicotti, chicken spaghetti, and chicken parmesan casserole! They have the BEST texture and so much ooey-gooey cheese! Cheesy Baked Spaghetti Pie Recipe If you are anything like me, when you make spaghetti, you make enough to feed an army. No matter how I measure out my spaghetti, this always seems to be the case!...

Berry Quinoa Breakfast Bowls You can make the quinoa ahead and keep it refrigerated (or frozen) for when you’re ready to eat for a quick breakfast on the go! I’m on a breakfast bowl kick lately, usually I start my mornings with something savory but yesterday I was in the mood for something sweeter, so I made these instead. I cooked the quinoa in almond milk and cinnamon, then added some more warmed almond milk to my bowls when I was ready to eat....

The Best Coconut Macaroons Recipe Making these coconut macaroons couldn’t be easier. You simply combine the ingredients, simmer the mixture, cool, and bake. From start to finish, the whole process takes just over an hour and most of that time is hands-off. This recipe makes classic macaroons with coconut but if you want to get fancy, you can add some slivered almonds, drizzle them with chocolate, or turn these into Easter Egg Nests....

Need a side to go with your chili? Try this homemade cornbread (or add a little spice with this jalapeño cornbread) for a side dish that compliments this chili recipe perfectly. The Best Chili Recipe There is always the classic debate on whether or not chili should have beans in it. This recipe does and it’s so delicious! This recipe can feed a crowd and is made within 30 minutes....

Black Velvet Cake Recipe You guys, this black velvet cake is seriously one of the most stunning desserts I’ve ever seen! It’s the perfect centerpiece for any Halloween party, and the great thing is, it tastes as good as it looks! What gives the black velvet cake its color isn’t food coloring but black cocoa powder. For all of you cookies and cream lovers out there (myself included), this is the same stuff used in Oreo cookies!...

For more delicious blackberry flavor try this blackberry lime smoothie, very berry cheesecake salad or blackberry lime fruit salad. Such fresh and fruity recipes that you’re sure to love! Blackberry Crumble Recipe One of the best things about summer is all the delicious fruit. But sometimes, you want to make a recipe that’s not in season. That’s one reason why we love this blackberry crumble. You can use fresh or frozen blackberries!...

I love muffins for breakfast! They come in so many flavors that choosing which one to bake is the most challenging part! A few of my very favorite tried, and true recipes are these donut muffins, these lemon poppyseed muffins, or these amazing Denver omelet breakfast muffins! Blueberry Cheesecake Streusel Muffins It is spring break for us. One thing I forget with my boys being home is how much they eat....

Blueberry Galette Making a blueberry galette is simpler than a blueberry pie or tart as it’s basically a free-form pie without a pie dish. I love how fuss-free this rustic dessert is. The blueberries are tossed with lemon and lemon zest and lightly sweetened with monk fruit or sugar. It’s every bit as delicious as a homemade pie but much easier. If you want to make this fruit galette over-the-top good, serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!...