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Roasted Delicata Squash with Burrata This easy-to-make, festive winter side dish is perfect for the Holiday table! I’m excited to share this guest post from my close friend Heather K. Jones. She’s the nutrition expert for the Skinnytaste cookbooks, please welcome her… Hi Everyone, I’m Heather K. Jones. I’m a dietitian, a wellness guide, and the founder of Feel Better Eat Better, an online weight loss program for people who struggle with emotional eating, binge eating, overeating or body image issues....

There’s something about roasting vegetables that makes them taste so good. You’ll be surprised to see your family go back for seconds and it really doesn’t require much effort. Toss it with a little olive oil, season it to taste an roast while you are preparing the rest of your meal. You can even take it up a notch and top with shredded parmesan cheese. See how quickly it disappears!...

Sauteed Summer Vegetables I make this side dish ALL summer long – not just because it’s low-carb, and gluten-free, but because it’s delicious! It also happens to be my husband’s favorite way to enjoy zucchini! How To Serve Summer Vegetables This side dish goes great with anything you grill, but I especially love serving this as a side to fish. It almost feels like you’re eating noodles. How To Julienne Vegetables The trick to quickly cutting the vegetables into thin long strips is to use a mandolin with a julienne blade....

Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad I love raw shaved Brussels sprout salads and have been making them since Madison was little. She loves them! Last year, I shared this Fall Brussels Salad with Apples, but lately, I am loving this pear version with pomegranate seeds. The perfect fall side dish to enjoy with your favorite protein. The colors are gorgeous, the pepitas give it the perfect crunch, and the goat cheese (or feta cheese) adds creaminess....

Shrimp Fajitas My husband loves fajitas! It’s the only thing he ordered while we vacationed in Mexico… every single day! I could never order the same meal daily, but that’s a different story. He claimed these shrimp fajitas were better than any he’d ever eaten in a restaurant–Now, that’s a compliment from my fajita-loving husband! For more fajita recipes, try my Chicken Fajitas, Steak Fajitas, or Breakfast Fajitas. Shrimp Fajita Ingredients Here’s everything you’ll need for this shrimp fajita recipe, for the exact measurements see the recipe card below....

Who doesn’t love a good salad when meal time rolls around? You must try out this delicious copycat Olive Garden salad, this Portillo’s chopped salad and this mouthwatering strawberry spinach salad. They are perfect for eating all year round! Caesars Wedge Salad Recipe We all know and love a classic wedge salad. It usually has some crispy bacon along with some blue cheese crumbles and blue cheese dressing right? Well, why not take that salad to the next level and make it with some deliciously fresh parmesan cheese and some homemade caesar dressing?...

Ingredients for Slow Cooker Crack Chicken Dip This slow cooker crack chicken dip recipe comes together so effortlessly with simple ingredients. Even though it’s easy to make, it’s super tasty! Everyone will be asking for the recipe! See the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements. Cooked Chicken: For convenience, you can use rotisserie chicken, which is already filled with flavor. Cream Cheese: The creamy, rich base of the dip....

Beef Bourguignon, Crack Chicken and Jambalaya are all slow cooker favorites that you have to add to your rotations. The slow cook just intensifies the flavors like no other! Delicious Italian Beef You may be thinking as you look at this insanely delicious Italian beef that it looks a lot like my Mississippi Pork Roast, but these are truly different. And I’m here to tell you, that you need both in your life....

What are Thepla? Thepla are traditionally bound into a soft dough which is then roasted on a hot tawa or frying pan. During the cooking process, the Thepla are brushed with oil to help them achieve a leopard-spotted finish all over the surface. It’s this oil that ensures the Thepla remain soft and delicious for days. You can make Thepla with methi (fenugreek leaves). Other styles of Soft Gujarati Thepla Thepla with leftover rice Leftover khichdi Thepla Thepla with millet flour (bajra)...

Cheesecake Factory is one of my all-time favorite restaurants! And I love creating all of their best dishes at home. Add these fabulous recipes to your menu: copycat Cheesecake Factory brown bread, Louisiana chicken pasta, and chicken Madeira! Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta Recipe This copycat Cheesecake Factory Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta is downright amazing! You have tender pieces of chicken combined with pasta and sautéed veggies coated in a creamy chipotle-flavored sauce....

It’s Super bowl Sunday this weekend! If you’re short on time, make this 15 minute creamy chipotle guac. Just throw in all the ingredients in a food processor and pulse. That’s it! What sets this guac apart from the rest are the chipotle peppers which add a nice kick to the guac. If you prefer traditional guacamole, try my Vegan Guacamole – it’s amazing. Of course, use as little or as much as you like....

Pasta is a go-to dish in our house because everyone loves it so much! There are so many varieties to choose from like this creamy bacon carbonara, this garlic shrimp alfredo or this yummy pasta e Fagioli soup! Spinach Artichoke Pasta When I head into a restaurant, if it’s on the menu, one of my favorite things to order at a restaurant is spinach artichoke dip. The combination of spinach and artichokes in a creamy sauce is amazing....

Stuffed Butternut Squash with Wild Rice This wild rice stuffed squash is a complete meal in one, packed with protein, carbs, and vegetables. It’s a beautiful main dish but also works as a side paired with turkey or chicken and a salad. Although this recipe is a little time consuming, a lot of that is just waiting for the squash and rice to cook, making this a perfect weekend recipe when you’re not in a rush....

It comes together in 30 minutes so it is easy and idea for a busy day! Serve this soup with a nice Caesar Salad and some Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls for the perfect healthy meal! Stuffed Cabbage Soup Recipe Similar to Stuffed Cabbage Casserole, this soup is an easier and less involved recipe than the classic stuffed cabbage rolls your grandma used to make. But it still has the classic flavor and warm rich goodness....

So, I united chevdo and chocolate chip cookies and their baby turned out to be a goddamn champion. Imagine this – the perfect balance of sweet, salty, spicy, crunchy and chewy in one little disc of happiness. The edges are slightly crisp, while the middle is soft, chewy and studded with chocolate chips, peanuts, potato chips, corn flakes, puffed rice and crispy lentils. If you love salted caramel or chocolate with chilli or sea salt, you’re going to go doolally for these egg-free cookies....

This taco ring has quickly become a favorite dinner at my house. It’s a win-win because it’s also easy to make! Some other quick and easy dinner recipes to add to the dinner lineup: pizza monkey bread, ham and cheddar sliders, and ham and swiss pinwheels! Quick and Easy Taco Ring December is always a busy month for my family, so easy dinners are a lifesaver! This taco ring has been a favorite of ours and I love it for so many reasons....

The best part is you can make this tahini pasta for family dinners, healthy lunches, or even on Sunday meal prep. It’s that easy! Why this recipe works Tahini makes for a not-so-average pasta sauce. The base of this pasta sauce is tahini, along with olive oil and pasta water. You won’t find any coconut milk, cashews, nuts, or even plant-based cream here! The three ingredients work together to form a creamy and dreamy nut-free pasta sauce with a luscious mouthfeel....

Potatoes are the bread and butter of any hearty meal. I love them in every form! A few more quick and recipes you need to add to the dinner lineup are these garlic butter hasselback potatoes, duchess potatoes, and classic scalloped potatoes! Mashed Potatoes in the Instant Pot Making mashed potatoes can sometimes be a bit of a hassle. First peeling potatoes, then chopping, boiling, draining, mashing and seasoning. (You’ll have to try my dad’s famous mashed potatoes if you have the extra time....

Rich in flavor cheesecake is always gorgeous looking and tastes impeccable! Try these cheesecake favorites for your next party like this No-Bake, Mini or Dessert Cups. Truly the BEST Cheesecake Ever When you walk out with this rich decadent creamy dessert in your hands, you are going to become the most popular person in the room. Everyone loves a good cheesecake, but this is an incredible cheesecake, that surprisingly simple to make....

Shrimp Pho with Vegetables Guys this soup is SOOO good! Like, my new favorite soup good! It comes together quickly thanks to using store-bought broth here. To get restaurant-quality pho, in a fraction of the time the broth simmers with aromatics and sauces before adding the shrimp and veggies. Other than the noodles, this pho is a one-pot meal. For more Vietnamese recipes, try my Shaking Beef, Shrimp Summer Rolls, and Slow-Cooker Banh Mi Rice Bowls....