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Kale Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes The perfect fall vegetarian salad with nourishing ingredients. This recipe is created by Monique of Ambitious Kitchen and Lee of Fit Foodie Finds. This kale salad with sweet potato is my favorite autumn salad. The sweet potato, maple syrup, and dried cherries all work so well together! The colors are beautiful, it’s delicious and it’s super nutritious. It’s also great to make ahead for meal prep for the week, the flavors only get better!...

Ingredients Needed for Copycat Magnolia Banana Pudding The star of this dish is the bananas! We always have them hanging around but often they become over ripe before we get around to eating them. Instead of throwing them out, we like to make Banana Bread Crumb Cake or banana cream cookies. For exact measurements for each ingredient, scroll to the bottom of the post. Sweetened Condensed Milk: Adds the most decadent sweetness, Ice Cold Water: Helps make the pudding....

Makeover Spinach Gratin I bring this dish to my mom’s every year for Thanksgiving because everyone loves it! Much lighter than a traditional gratin and so easy to make! This is a must for the holidays but if you want to make this for a smaller gathering, you can easily make half of the recipe. More gratin recipes I love Brussels sprouts gratin, Spiralized Turnip and Potato Au Gratin with Turkey or the classic Scalloped Potatoes Au Gratin....

Sunshine and fruit make me happy and one of my favorite snacks to have. We love dipping our fruit in this peanut butter cup fruit dip or strawberry cream cheese fruit dip as a little snack to get us through each day. Fluffy Marshmallow Cream Cheese Fruit Dip This fluffy marshmallow cream cheese fruit dip is everything you will want! Fresh fruit dipped in this light and creamy dip is a refreshing taste full of flavor....

I’ve been dreaming about making a Masala Mac and Cheese for so long now, and I had to deliver yet another mac and cheese recipe before Thanksgiving. Other names for this Masala Mac and Cheese are Indian Mac and Cheese, Desi Mac and Cheese, or even Tikka Masala Mac and Cheese. What is Masala Mac and Cheese? Masala is a mixture of ginger, garlic, onions, and tomatoes sauteed with Indian spices....

Hot chocolate is one of the few things that make cold Utah winters bearable. It’s even better when you make it from scratch! You’ll have to try these recipes for white hot chocolate, peppermint hot chocolate, and hot chocolate bombs as well! Homemade Mexican Hot Chocolate Homemade Mexican hot chocolate is a fun twist on classic hot chocolate. This traditional Mexican beverage is made with chocolate that is typically flavored with cinnamon and other warm spices!...

The one thing I look forward to most when visiting India is the food! The food is incredible from the street vendors to the high-end restaurants, it’s all so good and flavorful. One drink that you should definitely try in Delhi is Mohabbat ka Sharbat. What is Mohabbat ka Sharbat? One of my favorite drinks I look forward to when visiting Delhi is Pyaar Mohabbat Sharbat which literally translates to the “love drink....

The flavor possibilities of fudge are endless! Even though it usually just pops up around Christmas time, I have rounded up a few tried and true recipes that will keep your fudge cravings satisfied all year long!! A few of my favorites are Peanut Butter Fudge, German Chocolate Fudge, and Peppermint Swirl Fudge! I Want ALL the Fudge! Fudge is the absolute best. It’s rich and tasty and the decadent bars remind me of holiday parties and neighbor gifts at Christmas time!...

Who doesn’t love a delicious grilled cheese sandwich? And trust me when I say that this one is the best of the best. But what is a grilled cheese without some delicious tomato soup to dip it in? Try this tomato basil soup, this classic fire-roasted tomato soup, or this deliciously creamy slow cooker tomato basil parmesan soup. They pair perfectly with this grilled cheese! The BEST Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe You are about to be let in on THE best cooking secret of the year....

I like to think that I can make the ultimate s’more. My secret is to have the chocolate sitting on the edge of the fire getting all nice and melty. Then you have to toast the marshmallow nice and slow while the chocolate is melting. The perfect marshmallow has a crisp brown edge and is ooey gooey and perfectly melted on the inside. You haven’t made a successful ultimate s’more if it isn’t all over your face after you are done eating it....

For more delicious sweet apple flavor try Best Ever Dutch Apple Pie or Perfect Apple Pie. Top these sweet and fruity pies with ice cream for a huge hit dessert! Old Fashioned Apple Cobbler Apple cobbler is a classic dessert that families have been enjoying together for years. However, it is in no way out of style. This cobbler is timeless and will continue to be a tried and true hit for a long time to come....

Dips and appetizers are just what you need to start any party off right! If you want more ideas try this dip, or appetizers like these egg rolls, or my amazing cheesy bread. They will FLY off of your table! What is Olive Tapenade? Originating in France, olive tapenade is an impressive and versatile condiment. The unexpected combination of ingredients creates a salty and briny spread that will perk up your palate!...

Growing up in the United States, it was difficult to get into the spirit of Diwali. For one, there was no exchange of mithai (sweets) with our neighbors, family and friends. There was no lighting of diyas (candles) inside and outside the house due to fire hazards. And we certainly didn’t mess with sparklers. Think about it, soon after Halloween was over, it was all about Thanksgiving and Christmas. The malls were decorated with Christmas trees and lights, and you could hear Christmas music in the background....

Pasta with cauliflower, toasted bread crumbs, cheese and a mysterious ingredient… anchovies. You don’t think you like anchovies? Don’t leave them out! They really give this simple dish a wonderful savoriness, not fishy at all. You’d be surprised how many of your favorite Italian dishes have anchovies in them. This recipe was adapted from my Sicilian friend Julia, from Julia’s Healthy Italian Cooking. She has a gift of whipping up delicious Italian meals in minutes!...

I’m not gonna deny it, I absolutely love Maggi Noodles, however the last time I ate them, I was left feeling sluggish and passed out for two hours. It kinda makes you wonder what’s in them. Let’s face it, as good as Maggi Moodles taste, they’re not exactly made with the best ingredients. So here’s my attempt in making a delicious and slightly “healthier” version of Maggi Noodles using 3-ingredient organic ramen noodles and pav bhaji masala with basic spices....

Peanut Butter Jelly Smoothie This smoothie tastes like peanut butter and jelly – except it has no grapes. The peanut butter is a great source of protein and keeps me full until lunch. This drink has 6 grams of protein, 8 grams of fiber, and less than 225 calories. I usually add a scoop of unflavored protein such as pea protein powder. A few more Peanut Butter smoothies recipes are this PB Banana and Cacao Green Smoothie, Strawberry Peanut Butter Swirl Smoothie Bowl, and Blueberry Banana PB Smoothie....

Ingredients in Pecan Shortbread Cookies I love the texture of a shortbread cookie. It’s soft, yet the delicious flavors crumble in my mouth. These turn out perfect every time! Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements. Butter: I use unsalted butter softened to room temperature for this recipe. Granulated Sugar: The sugar will sweeten the dough but not too much. Extract: Adding vanilla extract and almond extract brings the most delightful flavor to these cookies....

I just love Christmas time! We got our lights up on the house and the decorations and tree put up. I just could sit in front of the tree for hours just enjoying the glow listening to Christmas music. It is such a pretty time of the year. I am already dreading January when the decorations have to come down! The holidays just aren’t the same without some delicious fudge....

Perfectly Fluffy Instant Pot Quinoa The Instant Pot is one of the best ways to cook quinoa that’s perfectly fluffy every time. It’s definitely my new favorite method! I’ll use this nutritious grain in everything from soups to quinoa bowls, quinoa salads, and more. And I love having the option to quickly cook up a big batch of tender, fluffy grains to use for meal prep throughout the week. And the best part?...