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Spicy Garlic Edamame Have you ever ordered steamed edamame at a Japanese restaurant? Well, these Spicy Garlic Edamame are even better, thanks to the spicy sauce made with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, cayenne, and honey. They are finger-licking good and super easy to make. Edamame is a great plant based source of protein! More edamame recipes I love, Edamame Fried Rice, Spicy Sriracha Tofu Rice Bowls, Edamame Hummus, and Spiralized Raw Zucchini Salad with Avocado and Edamame to name a few....

Beets and Goat Cheese Salad I know beets can be polarizing – people seem to either love them or hate them. I, personally, am a fan. If you’re not sure about beets, this Beet and Goat Cheese salad with Candied Pecans over baby greens is a great place to start. Some people say beets taste like dirt but trust me – once you combine them with sweet, crunchy pecans and creamy goat cheese and then drizzle them with a sweet and tangy dressing, you’ll have a different opinion....

I hope everyone had a great weekend! We got together with the family to celebrate the fourth of July. We had a great time going to dinner and putting on our own little firework show. It was great until one of the aerial fireworks tipped on its side and started shooting towards us! Those fireworks can be scary. We will definitely be keeping it more low key next year to say the least....

Best Banana Bread Recipe With overripe bananas, applesauce, and vanilla extract, this classic banana bread is soft, flavorful, and incredibly moist. I tested this recipe a dozen times to make the best banana bread with amazing banana flavor and only a little fat. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a newbie, this is perfect for any occasion, such as breakfast, back-to-school snacks, or even as a sweet gift. For more healthy banana bread recipes, try my Banana Nut Bread, this Blueberry version, and this Gluten-Free Banana Nut Bread....

There is nothing better to warm you up than a hearty bowl of beef stew, round it out with one of these amazing roll recipes Perfect Soft and Buttery Rolls or Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls and Cinnamon Honey Butter, for the perfect cozy meal. Best Ever Slow Cooker Beef Stew I absolutely love a delicious beef stew when the cold weather starts to hit. The requirements for the best beef stew are right in this meal....

Ingredients Needed For Bread Pudding This recipe uses ingredients you likely already have, turning stale bread into something delicious instead of tossing it out. You can mix in extras, like raisins, chocolate chips, fruit, or nuts—though I kept mine classic. Check the recipe card below for exact measurements. Bread Pudding Stale Bread: The bread needs to dry for at least a day. Fresh bread cubes will get mushy and not hold it’s shape....

I’m really excited to share the new Inspiralized cookbook, Inspiralize Everything: An Apples to Zucchini Encyclopedia of Spiralizing. Ali is the spiralizing queen, even has the best spiralizer on the market (pictured above)! When I got my hands on Ali’s new book, I didn’t know recipe to choose, they all looked so good! I wanted to use a vegetable I haven’t spiralized before and Ali suggested this dish. I don’t cook with Parsnips often, but I thought it was delicious!...

Broiled Tilapia Oreganata This healthy broiled tilapia recipe is the best, I use it with flounder, red snapper, sole or any white flaky fish. The oreganata topping gives it a classic Italian flavor with breadcrumbs, oregano, and garlic. Broiling is a very fast and easy way to cook fish, too – done in under 10 minutes! This easy recipe has 5 ingredients, not counting salt, pepper and olive oil (ingredients everyone has on hand)....

Brown Sugar Pineapple Glazed Ham Ingredients If you’re like me, then you love having both ham and turkey as options for the holidays. I also love having ham for Easter, and this has the most beautiful look. You will need a ham and some basic ingredients to create this masterpiece. For exact measurements, scroll to the bottom of the post. Ham: Fully Cooked Boneless Ham: Has the perfect salty, smokey flavor that is enhanced by the sweet, tangy spiced glaze....

They are fast and easy to make, and can be made ahead and kept in your freezer. When you’re ready to cook them, just pop them in the oven – perfect for busy weeknights! I also love making Grilled Clams in Foil and Shrimp Scampi Foil Packets. These are from Ellie Krieger’s Cookbook, You Have It Made – Delicious, Healthy, Do-ahead Meals. I met Ellie at an event a few years back and she was they nicest person, and even prettier in person....

Chicken and Lentil Soup I’ve been making this healthy chicken lentil soup for years. My family loves it – Madison was even a fan when she was a toddler! I like preparing lentils because they cook so much quicker than dried beans, and a small amount goes a long way. You can also make this soup with a little less water and serve it over rice. Is lentil soup good for you?...

Chicken Pasta Primavera Primavera means “spring” in Italian, so I thought the name for this high-protein pasta dish was fitting since it’s made with spring asparagus, leeks, artichokes, and peas. The creamy sauce is made with cream cheese and parmesan cheese blended with a little milk, and each portion has a generous amount of veggies and chicken with 30 grams of protein per serving. It’s delicious, I hope you enjoy! For more primavera recipes, try this Risotto Primavera and Spaghetti Squash Primavera....

I spent the early part of my childhood in Nigeria. One dish that takes me down memory lane with my sister is this Chilli Cheese Toast or as we would like to call it, “bread tamatar cheese onion” which translates to “bread tomatoes cheese onion”. Chili Cheese Toast I fondly remember my sister and I making this chili cheese toast. We would take turns beating the ingredients together until a creamy, cheesy filling would form....

Chipotle is such a unique flavor full of smokiness and heat, that is incredibly delicious. Try the flavor in these tried and true, Barbacoa Beef, Grilled Shrimp Salad, and Stuffed Poblano Peppers. Chipotle Steak Rice Bowl My family loves anything Mexican-inspired and these Chipotle Steak Rice Bowls have been one of our favorite go-to meals when we’re craving anything with Tex-Mex flavors. They come together easily in one pan with bell peppers, onions, and a juicy flank steak marinated with fresh lime and zesty seasonings....

Hi, it’s Jenn, from Eat Cake For Dinner. How are you? Sometimes you just know you will absolutely love a recipe before you even taste it? I knew it the second my friend told me about these amazing Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars that her sister makes. They are a soft and chewy, homemade, chocolate chip cookie bar covered with a smooth and creamy cheesecake mixture and topped with fresh strawberries....

Hey guys! Chelsea back from Chelsea’s Messy Apron with a fun Mother’s Day dessert idea! Or, really, this dessert works for any day of the year, but it would be especially sweet (and easy to do) for Mother’s Day this weekend! These little fudge brownie bites are made in a miniature muffin tin and then topped with a Hershey’s kiss or hug candy. They are quick to make and so delicious!...

It still isn’t looking like Christmas around these parts. And the weather still continues to stay pretty warm outside. Which is alright for me but I am secretly hoping for snow! It is so nice that I don’t have to bundle the kids up to go outside. But it just doesn’t feel like Christmas quite yet without the snow here in Utah. At least I am reminded of the holidays with the Christmas lights and the fresh cut tree in our house....

Hi, I’m Jenn, the creator behind the food blog Eat Cake For Dinner. I named my blog after my favorite thing . . . Cake (with lots of frosting, of course), but I am really a lover of ALL food. I am so excited to be a new contributor here at The Recipe Critic and I can’t wait to share a new recipe with you each month. First things first, I’m going to stick to my roots and share a cake recipe....

Need more smooth and creamy desserts that are perfect for summer? Try this no-bake Oreo pie or key lime pie next! Peanut Butter Pie With Chocolate Ganache Calling all peanut butter lovers: this is the dessert for you! Creamy and chilled to perfection, this chocolate peanut butter pie is the perfect summer treat. It’s rich and creamy without being too heavy. You’re going to love it! It all starts with a crumbly Oreo crust, topped with a peanut butter filling made with cream cheese and whipped topping....

Christmas Salad Ingredients Full of fresh and festive ingredients, this Christmas salad is everything your holiday menu needs. You are going to love the flavors and textures in every bite! And the orange dressing takes this salad over the top! Salad Mixed Greens: Spinach, arugula, or a spring mix. I love mixing greens because of the different textures. Red onion: The flavor of onion is always a perfect salad ingredient. Pomegranate Seeds: Juicy seeds burst in every bite....