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Gingerbread Christmas Tree Cookies Although I’m personally not a fan of gingerbread cookies, Madison LOVES baking them, decorating them and eating them so I bake them every year. I’ve been using this Low Fat Gingerbread Cookie recipe for years with perfect results every time. Some years we even make them into gingerbread tree ornaments. This year I wanted to make them into Christmas trees. No cookie cutter required, all I used was a knife to cut them into triangles!...

Green Smoothie Bowl Recipe This tropical Green Smoothie Bowl is a simple way to add one cup of veggies to your morning breakfast! I used frozen mango, banana, and spinach as the base with protein milk and yogurt for extra protein. I love buying green smoothie bowls at SoBol, but making them yourself is cheaper, and you can control how much sugar is added. Just prep your fruit and freeze it so you can whip it up in the morning, or buy frozen fruit to make this smoothie bowl recipe quicker and easier....

I have loved being an ambassador this year for The Salmon Council. I get so excited to create a delicious salmon recipe. Salmon has been such a huge part in my healthy lifestyle. I eat salmon 4-5 times a week! Not only is it full of amazing flavor, I love all of the health benefits that it has to offer. You can enjoy a delicious tender and juicy salmon and stay looking good in that summer swim suit!...

Serve with chai for a tasty breakfast or snack. In Marathi they are known as Surali Vadi or Suralichi Wadi. What is Khandvi? Gujarati Khandvi (Patuli/Paturi) is a village-style rolled snack, resembling pasta in appearance but absolutely different in flavour and texture. It’s made with chickpea flour and yoghurt and is always served with a tempering of mustard seeds and curry leaves. Other additions to the tempering are chillies, sesame seeds and asafoetida....

The sour, spicy and slightly sweet flavour of this flowing dal is exactly like the Gujarati Dal we eat as part of a wedding thali. Serve with rice for a truly Gujarati dal-bhaat experience. Delicious! My recipe for Gujarati Dal is so easy and flavoursome. It’s a classic Indian comfort food recipe I make at least once every fortnight. How to serve this Dal While Gujarati Dal at weddings is usually a more filling affair, at home, it can be much more casual....

This apple fritters recipe is the perfect addition to a long line up of amazing apple recipes here. From this Apple Dump Cake to this gorgeous Apple Danish to a Perfect Apple Pie, we’ve got your apple cravings covered. Homemade Apple Fritters These apple fritters have become a favorite in our house. Soft, tender dough wrapped around chunks of juicy apple, laced with cinnamon and topped with a simple powdered sugar glaze – these are what Fall breakfast dreams are made of....

Once you start making sauces from scratch, you won’t go back! Not only do they taste better, but you can customize them however you’d like! If you like sauces with some kick, you’ll have to try homemade buffalo sauce and horseradish sauce next! Homemade Hot Honey The first time I had hot honey was on a Detroit-style pizza. It was pretty lifechanging! It has the perfect texture and sweetness but tasty heat as well....

I love a cool treat after a long day in the sun. Lucky for you, I have a few different recipes that you MUST try in order to beat the heat! My peach milkshake, this homemade ice cream in a bag, or this delicious frosted lemonade will do the trick! Easy Homemade Sorbet Recipe There is something about a refreshing dessert on a hot summer day. The food always tastes better, and this sorbet is no exception....

Follow these tips on how to carve a pumpkin and be on your way to creating the scariest (or cutest) jack-o-lantern in the neighborhood. How to carve a pumpkin Ways to transfer your design to a pumpkin Tips for carving pumpkins Frequently asked questions Is Halloween really Halloween if you don’t carve a pumpkin? More halloween resources & recipes: How to Throw an Easy Halloween Party10 Must Try Halloween RecipesMummy PizzaDirt Pudding Cups3 Easy Halloween Snacks4 Banana Halloween RecipesFrankenguacCandy Corn Parfait...

Learning how to make freezer meals is a great way to have home cooked meals anytime, especially on those busy weeknights when you need to feed a family. If you dread cooking during the week, freezer meals can really come in handy! In this post, I will teach you how to make freezer meals that are both healthy and delicious. I will also provide you with a list of 40 freezer-friendly meal options to get you started....

Need to satisfy a caramel craving? Check out salted caramel popcorn, caramel apple pie, and carmelitas recipes for a more rich, irresistible flavor. The BEST Homemade Caramel Apple Recipe I am a serial caramel apple eater. Whether I’m passing a Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory or at Disneyland, they are too hard to resist. I mean, how can you when they’re the perfect combination of rich, sweet, juicy, and tart? That first bite through layers of thick, glossy caramel and juicy granny smith apple is the best....

I love all things homemade and this recipe is so fun to make! Go ahead and use it in these Mini Pumpkin Pies, this Pumpkin Spice Sheet Cake, and these amazing Pumpkin Scones. They are all SOO good! Pumpkin Puree There is always some confusion between pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie filling! People think that you can use them in the same way. But let me tell you what the difference is!...

With the temperatures rising slowly but surely, it’s time to break out all of the refreshing drink recipes! Some of my favorites are Brazilian lemonade, a mango lassi, or a mint julep! Check out my full list of beverages here for more ideas. Homemade Korean Strawberry Milk My younger sister went to university in Korea, and one of the things she would always talk about was how amazing the cafes there were....

Here are some easy tips, tricks, and treats for a scary good Halloween party. Whether your house is the base camp for gangs of trick-or-treaters (and their adults) or the scene of a stand-alone scarefest, these 10 ideas promise a screaming ghoul time. If you’re after more than just Halloween-themed treats, check out my Ultimate List of Halloween Recipes! You’ll find plenty of fall favorites like pumpkin goodies, appetizers, and other treats that are perfect for the spooky season....

Easy Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan Recipe Don’t get me wrong, my family LOVES my Baked Chicken Parmesan recipe and my Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan has been a hit too, so I was skeptical about trying this Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan recipe. But…no breading, no frying? Sign me up! For anyone cutting down on carbs, this chicken parm Instant Pot recipe is a no-brainer. Of course, if your family wants their pasta, feel free to serve it on the side....

These wings work great as both an appetizer and a meal. Serve them up with my insanely delicious Air Fryer, Buffalo, and Chili Lime for a summer barbecue that will be one to remember! Easy Lemon Pepper Wings Recipe Now that summer is here and family gatherings are starting to happen again, it is time to impress your guests with these DELICIOUS Lemon Pepper Wings that rival anything you can get from a restaurant!...

Cacio e Pepe Brussels Sprouts Cacio e pepe translates from Italian to “cheese and pepper” and traditionally is served as a pasta dish. In this lighter version, the pasta is swapped with shredded sprouts and tossed with a generous amount of grated cheese, black pepper, lemon, and even some toasted nuts for a nice little crunch. This recipe is slightly adapted from Tieghan’s new cookbook, Half Baked Harvest Super Simple (affil link)....

Low-Carb Turkey Taco Stuffed Avocados We love taco nights in my house, and Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps and Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats are favorites in my home! But swapping the lettuce or zucchini for avocado? Even BETTER! You’ll need to eat them with a spoon eat up every last bite. This whole meal is ready in under 30 minutes. These taco stuffed avocados are actually going on our dinner rotation this week....

Zucchini Pork Dumplings You can make them as an appetizer or have them for dinner with some brown rice or spicy garlic edamame on the side. I love using zucchini in place of pasta or noodles, as you may have seen in zucchini lasagna and zucchini rollatini, so I knew I would love this! This creative recipe is from friend Ali’s new cookbook, Inspiralized and Beyond (affil link). It’s loaded with paleo, vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free recipes for vegetarians and meat-eaters....

Macaroni Salad with Tomatoes When the weather starts to warm up, you can find me outside, taking advantage of the sunshine. I especially love a good outdoor summer BBQ, and this creamy Macaroni Salad with Tomatoes is perfect for the occasion. It’s my go-to all summer long! Some other delicious pasta salads that you should try are this Summer Macaroni Salad with Tomatoes and Zucchini, BLT Macaroni Salad, and Mayo-less Tuna Macaroni Salad....