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Holidays are just meant for charcuterie boards. It makes parties so memorable and everyone loves them! My kids love this Halloween board and this Christmas charcuterie board is always a hit. But you can also serve this simple charcuterie board and everyone will still be impressed. Pumpkin Charcuterie Board Once fall hits, you see pumpkins everywhere in decor and food, so why not combine the two? This festive pumpkin charcuterie board is a fun way to serve snacks in the shape of a jack-o-lantern....

Ranch Chicken Salad I love keeping chicken salad on hand for easy lunch for the week. Buying a small container of the pre-made stuff is so expensive, and never as good as homemade. A few other chicken salad recipes I keep on rotation are Chicken Waldorf Salad, Chicken Salad with Avocado, Chicken Salad with Lemon and Dill and Cilantro Chicken Salad. This recipe happened by accident, I had some leftover ranch dressing and some leftover chicken breast and combined the two and loved how it tasted!...

If you think you don’t like beets, try eating them raw, you may change your mind! I got this idea from a meal at a raw vegan restaurant where I tried raw beets for the first time, and loved them. The trick is to cut them thin and let them marinate a little while, perfect for spiralizing! Truth is, I love them BETTER uncooked, and with mandarin oranges and some fresh mint, this is not just delicious, but also beautiful!...

The original recipe was from the William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum. My intention was to follow the recipe exactly as written, which was served with toasted pecans, but as I started cooking, I realized I was all out, so I used pepitas instead, chopped walnuts or hazelnuts would work too. The book features recipes from American History including Michelle Obama’s favorite turkey lasagna, John F. Kennedy’s fish chowder, Queen Elizabeth’s II’s scones and more, with an introduction by America’s 2011 Outstanding Chef of the Year, José Andrés....

Fingerling Potatoes with Rosemary I’m a sucker for anything miniature. Whenever I see these cute little potatoes in Trader Joe’s I just can’t pass them up. These fingerling potatoes are the perfect side to a Roast Turkey or Stuffed Turkey Breasts with Butternut Squash and Figs main dish and paired with some greens like Roasted Parmesan String Beans or Roasted Broccoli with Smashed Garlic. Aside from their cute factor, these waxy little potatoes cook quickly and require very little fuss....

Roasted Strawberry Protein Smoothie I am always looking to get more protein in for breakfast after my workouts! I love healthy protein smoothies, like this to start off my day. This skips protein powder and uses cottage cheese which is naturally high in protein. More cottage cheese recipes you make like, this savory cottage cheese bowl, this cottage cheese frittata, and these cottage cheese waffles! I discovered a new way to add protein to my smoothies… cottage cheese!...

Hey friends! Melanie here again from Garnish & Glaze here to share an amazing and sinfully delicious dessert– Rocky Road Chocolate Cookies! If you’re a chocoholic, you’ll for sure love these! Not only are there chunks of chocolate bar mixed in but the dough also has two whole bars of melted chocolate mixed in, in addition to cocoa powder. Oh yeah baby! So delicious and rich. Almost like a brownie but in the shape of a cookie, and just as rich and indulgent as my favorite Turtle Brownies....

Potato Salad! But like a really good one. It’s got lots of fresh and bright flavors, a zingy creaminess that won’t weigh you down, and no weird add-ins like raisins! What is the RPL Recipe Club? Each month, I’ll choose one Rainbow Plant Life recipe that anyone in the RPL community can choose to make. You can make it just for fun OR you can enter to win an amazing prize each month!...

This breakfast recipe is great for anyone who loves oatmeal but also craves a savory breakfast. Here are some of my other favorite savory breakfast options: breakfast bowls, these huevos rancheros, or this quiche. Savory Oatmeal Recipe If you’ve never tried savory oatmeal, you’re in for a real treat, especially if you prefer a savory breakfast. Just think of it like a buddha bowl, where the oats are the grain, the protein is from the chicken sausage and egg, and healthy fats are from the avocado....

If you love seafood, you will LOVE this seafood lasagna! Any time I make dinner for a seafood lover, this lasagna is a no-brainer. Seafood is often times made for special occasions, so it’s fun to treat your guests to this delicious meal. Some of my other go-to seafood recipes are my lobster tail, this lemony shrimp pasta, and my favorite poke bowls. What Is Seafood Lasagna? Seafood lasagna is a spin on the beloved traditional lasagna!...

Sesame Orange Broccoli Looking for something different to do with broccoli, then this easy stir-fried side dish is for you. The key ingredients in this dish are broccoli florets, fresh orange juice and zest, sesame seeds, and garlic, soy sauce, and ginger for a more Asian-inspired flavor profile. Sesame oil is also used to sauté the broccoli and give it a rich, aromatic taste. This dish pairs well with Asian grilled chicken, tofu, or fish, and is a great way to add a dose of healthy vegetables to any meal....

Sheet pan meals are perfect for busy weeknights! Everything is cooked on one pan and clean up is a breeze. Try some of our favorites like this Cajun shrimp and sausage, this tasty cashew chicken, or these cheddar pork chops. Sheet Pan Teriyaki Chicken With Vegetables This sheet pan teriyaki chicken with vegetables will be a go-to meal for your family because everyone will love it! Everything is cooked and served on one pan making this so easy....

So I went to my local market, and bought some thick-sliced country bread. But when I got home, I realized that my early morning brilliance did not take into account the fact that French toast requires stale bread, not fresh bread, which will yield a soggy mess. Luckily, I have a trick that enables you to enjoy French toast if that sudden urge strikes but you don’t have a loaf of stale bread sitting on your counter....

Maybe I am a little obsessed with quick and easy skillet meals lately. But if you lived one day in my life lately you would understand why. It is just non stop from the second the alarm goes off for school. Going to the grocery store, doing taxes, piano practice, chasing after a toddler, and going to the gym are just a few of the things that make my days fly by....

Everyone loves this sloppy joe casserole because they can dig in and enjoy this all-in-one meal! I love to make casseroles for that very reason, it’s all baked in one dish and makes everyone happy. Casseroles are the easiest way to serve dinner for a hungry family! If you’re looking for more casserole recipes to try, this chicken casserole is one of our favorites! We also love this rigatoni recipe and this incredible casserole for breakfast!...

Whenever I hear the word Nacho I think of Nacho Libre. Nachhhhhhoooooo! (In my best Jack Black voice.) Isn’t that movie the best? We watch it over and over again as a family and it never gets old! The first time that I saw it, it wasn’t that great to me. But then the second time it was hilarious, and now it gets funnier every time! Anyway. While we are on the subject of Nachos, lets talk about this soup....

Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Sweet Potatoes If you’re an enchilada chicken fan, you’ll love these easy loaded sweet potatoes. The combination of spicy enchilada sauce with sweet potatoes is addictive! I love to top mine with cheddar cheese, sour cream, scallions, and cilantro. And if you haven’t made sweet potatoes in the slow cooker yet, you’ll never make them any other way – it’s my favorite way to cook them....

Chicken and Waffles make a great brunch or dinner! Serve these up alongside my famous Air Fryer Fries, mouth watering Fruit Salad and fresh Strawberry Lemonade. Chicken and Waffles From Scratch For my sister in law’s birthday dinner she requested chicken and waffles. So of course I was on the hunt for the best chicken and waffles recipe. And I found it. This is tried and true so amazing. Everyone knows that the fried Chicken at Roscoes is one of the best and has so much flavor, well I’ve been able to recreate that!...

Meatballs make the perfect finger food and are so much fun to eat. Put them on a platter with toothpicks or as a main dish with salad or grains. Also great for meal prep! I really love Italian meatballs and spaghetti, who doesn’t, but why not get creative and experiment with different meat, herbs and seasoning. If you prefer them spicy, leave the seeds in, or play around with different peppers like serrano, poblano, or habaneros....

We love a baked meal and how easy it is to let the oven do all the work! For more quick and easy dinner-time meals, try these chicken, beef, and even pork favorites! What are Stuffed Cabbage Rolls? Ok, so admittedly, cabbage rolls don’t sound like the most exciting meal on the planet, however, they are total comfort food! They’re Polish in their origination and they basically consist of cooked cabbage leaves wrapped around a meat filling....