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Furikake seasoning is the condiment you didn’t know you needed! Try it on a sushi bake or poke bowl for a pop of extra flavor. What is Furikake Seasoning? Furikake seasoning is a tasty condiment that originated in Japan. If you’ve never tried it before, it’s a flavorful blend of ingredients like sesame seeds, seaweed, dried fish, and spices. This delightful seasoning is commonly used to sprinkle over rice, noodles, and vegetables to enhance their taste and add a satisfying crunch....

It’s been almost one week since I’ve been back home and I feel time is flying by. Make time stop! Being home has been wonderful. The feeling of being surrounded by so many people who love me and that have known me forever is priceless. Why can’t I have it all? When I’m in California, I’m happy going about my life without thinking about home too much. I’m engrossed in my daily routine which keeps me busy....

Super Easy Homemade Pie Crust Recipe My grandma made the best pies for Thanksgiving—her crusts were always tender and flaky, and her fillings were divine! Every year, we looked forward to her cooking. She raised eight kids and still served home-cooked meals every night, all from scratch. I remember summers with her, enjoying freshly baked bread or peanut butter cookies straight from the oven. You can find that bread recipe here!...

Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry This easy ground beef and broccoli is so much healthier than take-out! Don’t get me wrong, I love Chinese food. But when I am trying to meet my health goals, cooking meals from scratch gives me more control of what goes into my food. Here we use lean ground beef, broccoli and onions simmered with soy sauce, honey, ginger and garlic. If you love beef and broccoli you may also like this Broccoli Beef (made with flank steak)....

While hot chocolate is typically made with refined sugar and dairy milk, this Vegan Gingerbread Hot Chocolate basically qualifies as a health food. It’s made with superfood ingredients like raw cacao powder and blackstrap molasses, which make this beverage packed with antioxidants and minerals like magnesium, iron, and calcium. Despite how nutrient-rich it is, it’s also unbelievably creamy. The texture is almost as thick as pudding, thanks to a secret ingredient....

Kansas City BBQ Sauce This homemade BBQ sauce is so easy to make from scratch. Simply combine the ingredients and simmer on the stove for less than 30 minutes. The results are a thick, tangy sauce with the perfect balance of sweetness and spice. This Kansas City BBQ sauce is perfect on Slow Cooker Pulled Pork, BBQ Shrimp, chicken, ribs, or beef. Homemade BBQ Sauce The best part of making BBQ sauce from scratch is that you have complete control of what goes into it, whether it’s the amount of heat or sugar....

Honey Coconut Blueberry Bran Muffins Skinnytaste.com Servings: 16 Serving Size: 1 regular size muffin • Points +: 4 pts • Smart Points: 5 Calories: 144 • Fat: 4.8 g • Protein: 3.4 g • Carb: 24 g • Fiber: 4 g • Sugar: 11.6 g Sodium: 135 mg Ingredients: 1 cup wheat bran 1-1/2 cups white whole wheat flour 1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or skim is fine) 1/2 cup honey 1 tsp vanilla 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce 2 tbsp coconut oil (or canola) 2 large eggs, beaten 12 oz blueberries...

It has been so cold lately, hot drinks have been the only thing getting me through this winter! Here are a few more of my favorite recipes that you should try next: wassail, Mexican hot chocolate, and Crockpot apple cider! Hot Toddy Recipe It’s cold out there! Winter finally hit Utah full-force, so I’ve been looking for ways to stay warm. Honestly, hot toddys are so underrated. If you’ve never had one before, it’s a cozy mix of brewed tea, honey, lemon, and spices....

What an amazing experience! Day one of the tour we visited Pom headquarters and saw first hand how the pomegranates are carefully selected to meet POM standards. We also saw the process of what went into making POM juices and teas, extracting the juice from the pomegranates, blowing and silk screening the bottles, bottling and packaging. We ate and drank pomegranates all day, and later that evening we were treated to a special dinner prepared just for us....

Once you have these tips in hand, go ahead and try out my favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe! They are so delicious and you will bake them like a pro! Why Measuring Baking Ingredients is SO Important Baking is fun and delicious but it’s also a science! Following baking measurements correctly is important because of the chemistry involved. Any time that you do anything too quickly or don’t know how to measure certain ingredients properly, it can result in your recipe not turning out!...

Easy Instant Pot Turkey Meatball Soup My kids love this Instant Pot turkey meatball soup, especially my oldest Karina who was home when I was making this ditalini recipe and loved it so much she packed up the rest to take with her. Similar to Minestrone Soup, it’s filled with turkey meatballs, veggies, and ditalini pasta – a complete meal on its own. Just add some grated parmesan on top and enjoy!...

Lobster Roll Pasta Salad This Lobster Roll Pasta Salad is great for special occasions, impressing company, and for when you want a light and refreshing weeknight meal in the warmer months. Cook up some pasta, toss it all together, and voila! Cold pasta salad, plus a glass of rosé, makes for the perfect light summer dinner, or sere this as side for your next party. More lobster recipes try this Lobster Cobb Salad and Chilled Lobster Salad with Corn and Tomatoes for more dinner ideas....

Mediterranean Pasta Salad Hi there, I’m Holly from The Modern Proper, and I’m here to take you on a magical journey somewhere in the Mediterranean…through food, of course. This pasta salad is inspired by all of my favorite Mediterranean flavors. It’s full of all the classic ingredients, plus a few unexpected ones as well. Sun dried tomatoes, olives, and feta as you might expect, but we’ve also added baby kale and salami for a little twist....

Enchiladas are always a hit with the family. What’s not to love? They’re cheesy, meaty, and topped with the most delicious sauces. A few more recipes to add to the dinner lineup: white chicken enchiladas, pork enchiladas, or chicken enchiladas with avocado cream sauce! Chicken Mole Enchiladas Alright, picture this: mole enchiladas – they’re like a hearty, flavor explosion! You’ve got this tender, shredded chicken mixed with this incredible mole sauce that’s a mouthwatering combo....

If you love dessert-style breads try this Banana Bread Crumb Cake, Coconut Bread Pudding, or even this Pumpkin Sweet Potato Bread. Monkey Bread Recipe There are many occasions to enjoy monkey bread, but my favorite is simply because it’s delicious and I’m craving some. It’s also a great breakfast for the holidays! It’s a tradition in my family to always have it on Christmas morning. This gooey, caramelized pull-apart bread is extremely easy to prepare and delivers soft, cinnamon sugar goodness with each bite....

We are moving and things are about to get crazy around here! We have been keeping an eye out in our neighborhood for a house of our own because we absolutely love where we live. A house came open just down the street from us, we jumped on it as fast as we could and got it! Some things that I will be lovin’ in the new house is that it has a bedroom for each of my kids including the new babe....

Every region of the country has their signature dish and Gumbo is the star of Louisiana. This soup is so full of flavor and comfort. For more southern favorites, try Beignets, Southern Hush puppies, and Shrimp Creole. New Orleans Gumbo You many not be able to travel to the south and enjoy all the yummy comfort food but you can still enjoy it in your own home! This gumbo is actually quite easy to make....

One-Pot Spaghetti Puttanesca This One-Pot Spaghetti Puttanesca is so delicious and what’s better than a meal made all in one pot for easy cleanup?! Garlic, red pepper, and oregano are also added to the sauce with the grape tomatoes and spaghetti for an easy and quick dinner. For more one-pot pasta recipes, try my One-Pot Spaghetti and Meat Sauce and Instant Pot Baked Ziti. I’m very excited to share this dish with you because it’s bursting with flavor, but I know some of you may be thinking – anchovies, really?...

Skillet Chicken and Green Beans If you’re looking for a simple chicken breast recipe, you can’t beat the simplicity of this dish quick and easy Chicken and Green Beans recipe. It’s cooked in a white wine sauce with bacon, all in one skillet. You can modify this basic recipe using any veggies you like, but I think it’s a perfect way to cook up green beans! And the best part, since you’re only using one skillet, less pots and pans to wash....

If you love a good dessert dip, you’re in luck, we have plenty of options to try. Start with this Brownie Dip, this delicious S’mores Dip, and this super easy 2-Ingredient Cheesecake Dip. Oreo Dip Recipe Whether it’s a party, potluck or the holidays, dessert dips like Oreo Dip are one of my favorite things to pull out. They work for any occasion, are so easy to make and they always get devoured....