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I can hardly contain my excitement over here you guys. My cute friend Carrian, at Oh Sweet Basil just released her new cookbook, Our Sweet Basil Kitchen, and it blowing my mind. It took me so long just to choose a recipe out of it because they are all so delicious! Every single recipe is one that my family would love. We have already made her famous Teriyaki Chicken Casserole and I am pretty sure that I have every page dog eared for our family to try....

The Best Pumpkin Spice Cookies These fabulous pumpkin spice cookies were inspired by by Best Low Fat Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe. I swapped out the apple sauce for pumpkin puree, then added lots of pumpkin pie spice. The end result? A perfectly pumpkin-y cookie! These cookies are chewy, soft and sweet to perfection. But I must warn you, these cookies can be really addicting. If it’s hard to stop at just one or two, make sure you have family or friends to share these with!...

I love quick and easy side dishes! Check out this yummy asparagus, this classic salad, or these easy-to-make 1 hour dinner rolls! What is Souper Rice? This souper rice recipe is rice that is cooked in cream of chicken soup and seasonings to make the rice packed with flavor! This rice can be mixed with veggies and protein and made the star of the show, or you can serve it as a side to any delicious meal!...

I have served this rice with carne asada and some refried beans and it was a total hit! It’s also amazing served along side chicken enchiladas and just about any taco or burrito. You can definitely get creative with this rice and serve it along so many things. The best part is, it’s one of the easiest ways to cook rice! Homemade Spanish Rice This Spanish rice is absolutely irresistible!...

Buffal0 Cauliflower Hot and spicy cauliflower bites, battered and baked and smothered with hot sauce. Serve this with skinny blue cheese dressing and celery sticks on the side for a hot and spicy meatless appetizer. If you want a buffalo chicken appetizer, try this buffalo chicken dip, it’s my favorite! I tested it out on some of the cauliflower-averse people in my home, and they gave it a thumbs up....

Spicy Thai Shrimp Salad The spicy cashew dressing is so good, you’ll want to put it on everything! Guest post from Heather K. Jones, dietitian and the nutrition expert for the Skinnytaste cookbooks. Hi Everyone, I’m Heather K. Jones. I’m a registered dietitian and the founder of Feel Better Eat Better, an online weight loss program for women who struggle with emotional eating, binge eating, overeating or body image issues....

Spinach Artichoke Lasagna Roll-ups We love comforting pasta dishes, like Instant Pot Baked Ziti and Spaghetti Carbonara, and lasagna roll-ups are some of our favorites. I have so many versions of them that they are always in our family’s rotation. These Spinach and Artichoke Lasagna Roll-Ups are adapted from my Spinach Lasagna Roll-Up recipe. These new vegetarian lasagna rolls have more filling, plus artichokes, making them perfect for Spring. See more dinner ideas here....

Spinach Stracciatella Soup with Orzo My little one doesn’t like spinach, so I make hers without. Perfect served with a crusty bread or garlic bread on the side. More of my favorite pasta soup dinner recipes I enjoy when the weather starts getting colder are Chicken Soup with Spinach and Whole Wheat Acini Di Pepe, Chicken and Cavatelli Soup, and Asian Beef Zoodle Soup.

Rating: 5 stars Difficulty of Recipe: 3 stars Review: I make this dessert all of the time. I usually just use my homemade strawberry jam for the topping, but was out of it when I made it this time. It is great either way, but I liked using up some of my awesome jam. This recipe is definitely a keeper!

Nothing says summer more than a delicious milkshake or refreshing drink. Try out some more of my favorites like this frosted lemonade, this pineapple lemonade or this delicious avocolada smoothie. Homemade Strawberry Milkshake Recipe Strawberry milkshakes are a hit at our house! This classic dessert reminds me of summer nights, and we whip these up as often as possible to eat outside while enjoying amazing summer nights. Plus, not only is this strawberry milkshake recipe so delicious, but it’s easy!...

Strawberry pretzel salad is summer potluck perfection! If you love creamy and sweet fruit salads, here are a few other recipes you need to try out: creamy grape salad, red white and blue cheesecake salad, and pineapple fluff! Not only are they absolutely delicious and refreshing, but perfect for feeding a crowd! Strawberry Pretzel Salad If you’re looking for the perfect summer dessert salad, this is it. Each layer of strawberry pretzel salad is so delicious!...

Strawberry Rhubarb Baked Oatmeal It’s rhubarb season and I’ve always loved the combination of strawberries and rhubarb in pies and crumbles. One of my favorite baked oatmeal recipes that I LOVE to bring to potlucks or serve for brunch is Baked Oatmeal with Bananas and Blueberries, so after my friend Raquel asked me how strawberry rhubarb would taste, I immediately started experimenting. Another easy baked oatmeal recipe I love for the fall is Baked Oatmeal with Pumpkin and Banana....

My inspiration for this delicious vegan burger comes from Eat by Chloe. It’s this vegan cafe in New York City that has the best food. On my last trip to NYC, I had Eat by Chloe’s Guac Burger twice, it’s that good. This Sweet Potato Black Bean Burger is filled with ingredients that are good for you, such as, sweet potato, black beans, and quinoa. I also threw in garlic, jalapeno, cilantro, and red onion for flavor, along with some spices....

What you need to make a Breakfast Dish This breakfast is perfect any time of the year but great for Christmas! All the simple ingredients come together quickly. Try it out for yourself! You will agree that it is amazing! Exact measurements are at the bottom of the post. Shredded potatoes: You can use frozen ones, and they do not need to be thawed. Salt and pepper: To taste! Eggs: Used to bind everything together....

Ingredients in Broccoli Cheese Soup This soup is so easy and delicious. Try topping your soup with extra cheese, crumbled bacon or ham, and some chives for a full broccoli cheese soup experience. Butter: I used unsalted butter in this recipe. Onion: You can use a white or yellow onion for this soup. Flour: The flour is used along with the butter to create a roux. The roux is what will make your soup thick and creamy....

Creamy Scalloped Potatoes Ingredients There are only a few ingredients for these creamy potatoes. You will love how creamy and delicious they turn out. For exact measurements, scroll to the bottom of the post. Butter: Butter and potatoes just go together Flour: Acts as a thickener Salt and Pepper: Add more or less to taste Whipping Cream: This is not frozen whipped topping. You can use heavy whipping cream or half and half....

I love recreating my favorite Chinese takeout dishes at home. It helps me save money and tastes better in my opinion! Try this slow cooker General Tso’s chicken, this foolproof egg drop soup, or easy fried rice next! (You can even make them to go along with your homemade pork wontons!) Homemade Pork Wontons Wontons are ALWAYS on my list whenever I order Chinese takeout. Don’t get me wrong, crab rangoons and cream cheese wontons will forever hold a place in my heart, but there’s something about pork wontons and soup dumplings that is SO irresistible....

I will be back soon, hopefully reaping fruits of success in terms of holding a BA in English, and also the fruits of new recipes I will be sharing with you. Keep cooking and see you on the other side! Share this recipe

I love any kind of delicious pork, whether it’s on a sandwich, cooked as a roast, or served with mashed potatoes and gravy! If you love pork then be sure to try this Skillet Pork Cacciatore or this Slow Cooker Mississippi Pork Roast next! Easy Cuban Sandwich Recipe This hearty sandwich is all about the layers and each one plays a significant flavor role in taste. The main ingredient, however, is the two kinds of pork....

Saag Paneer is the more character-laden cousin of Palak Paneer, made with mixed greens like mustard leaves (sarson) instead of spinach alone. The velvety texture and subtle spicing of this recipe for Saag Paneer ensures the peppery mustard leaves and juicy paneer are the true stars of the show. What’s the difference between Saag Paneer and Palak Paneer? You may or may not know that Saag Paneer and Palak Paneer are two completely different dishes....