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You can’t go wrong with bacon. Add it to any meal and it will instantly become more delicious! Bacon ranch potatoes, bacon-wrapped asparagus, and air fryer bacon are just a few of the countless bacon recipes on the blog. They’re juicy, meaty, and sure to please! Baked Twisted Bacon Recipe My teenagers always like to keep me updated with the latest food trends on TikTok. I can be a little skeptical sometimes, but every now and then a trend comes along that I actually really like!...

Easy Tzatziki Sauce Tzatziki (pronounced tsah-see-key) is a traditional Greek sauce or dip that is made from strained yogurt, cucumber, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs such as dill, mint, or parsley. It is typically served as a condiment or dip with grilled meats, vegetables, or bread. Its refreshing and tangy flavor comes from the combination of yogurt and lemon juice. It is also a healthy, high protein and low-fat alternative to many other dips and sauces....

You might have already seen my previous recipe for Vegan Saffron, Strawberry and Lime Meringue Nests which I did a YouTube video for and still, I’m raving about the endless possibilities aqua faba or ‘bean water’ holds for the future of vegan baking. No longer do I waste and drain away the water from cans of chickpeas, butter beans and pinto beans. Rather, I save them and whip them in to the fluffiest meringue peaks you’ve ever seen....

This is one of my new favorite cakes, and I am not exaggerating. The texture is moist and tender (and I didn’t even use cake flour!), the flavors are sweet yet tart and tangy so it’s not overpoweringly sweet like some cakes, and of course, it’s so pretty! It might seem intimidating to assemble this kind of vegan layer cake, but once you’ve done it a few times, it’s actually pretty straightforward....

It’s probably pretty clear by now that pesto is one of my favorite Italian dishes. It’s just so earthy and flavorful! You can make it so many different ways and it’s great on tons of different dishes. For starters, try this basil pesto or creamy pesto, and then use it for these delicious stuffed pork chops! It’s one of my favorite recipes! If you’re craving carbs, this 10-minute pesto pasta is another great option....

When Karina, my oldest daughter (and the pickier of the two) was younger, and I was making something spicy I knew she wouldn’t eat, I used to quickly whip up this dish. Nothing fancy, just ingredients I always had on hand. Funny because once she went off to college I never made it again. Recently I ask her which of my recipes she likes most, this one is in her list of top 10....

One of my favorite dips on the blog is this Chili’s Queso Dip. We recently visited Chili’s and they had a new dip on the menu. White Spinach Queso. Oh my heavens. It instantly became a new favorite with the first bite. I had to make it at home for our family. We had a little get together this past weekend and I knew that it had to be made....

Potatoes are a great side dish for basically every meal, but it’s so easy to get stuck in a rut making the same old thing, right? If you’re feeling like your potato game needs a little refresh, I’ve got you covered with this collection of 35 potato side dishes. Seriously, I’ve got crispy, creamy, or even a little healthy, in short, all types of potato recipes that are great for sides!...

Whether you’re at work, school, or on the move, read on for 40 delicious Packed Lunch Ideas that are anything but bland! Easy to make, packed with flavor, and healthy, these healthy packed lunches ideas are perfect for adults, kids, work and school and help to keep you full until dinner. From big Buddha Bowls to vibrant veggie sandwiches, this is a list of delicious packed lunches you’re going to love....

Coconut is a flavor that has summer written all over it. Try these other coconut favorites in this Cake, Salad, and Pineapple! Almond Joy Macaroons You know I love a great cookie, like these, 3 ingredient peanut butter cookies or these delicious no-bake cookies, and then there are Almond joy Macaroons. These highly addictive cookies are the perfect cookie when you need something fast and go with every occasion. Valentines, Christmas, birthdays, and even potlucks....

If you are a lobster lover like myself, you MUST TRY these lobster rolls, this lobster mac and cheese, and of course, these popular lobster tails! They are all so good! You won’t be able to pick a favorite. The Best Lobster Bisque Recipe Lobster bisque is the perfect marriage between fancy and elegant and down-to-earth comfort food. You can have all of that fantastic lobster flavor in a creamy soup while sitting by your fire at home....

Angel hair pasta tossed with summer zucchini and tomatoes fresh from the garden. The perfect meatless meal you’ll be craving again and again. Serve this with plenty of Parmigiano Reggiano! I love combining spiralized zucchini with pasta, it’s a great way to lighten a pasta dish, and you’re still getting real pasta which I often crave when I am eating zoodles alone. This recipe is a dish I often whip up in the summer and it’s great because it takes less than 20 minutes to make....

Apple Scones with Spiced Glaze Chocolate chip scones are usually my favorite scone variety, but these apple scones may have taken their place! The scones aren’t too sweet, so the glaze gives it the perfect balance of sweetness in every bite. If you want to cut back on your sugar, you can make half the glaze, then drizzle it on instead. I also love Lemon Cranberry Scones or for a more savory treat, Zucchini Asiago Tomato Scones....

Fruit salad, pasta salad, you name it, and I have a delicious one for you! A good salad is necessary to complete every meal! They don’t even have to use greens! Try this antipasto salad, this creamy grape salad, or this broccoli apple salad. Asian Chicken Salad I could eat this salad every single day for the rest of my life and never get sick of it. That is just how much I love it!...

Fresh garden ingredients and summertime happiness all in one bowl! If you love salads try this Italian Avocado Cucumber Tomato Salad, Chilled Cucumber Tomato Salad, Farro Caprese Salad or Creamy Cucumber Salad. Avocado, Tomato and Cucumber Arugula Salad I am happy to report that I survived the move this weekend. Whoa. Moving is the most exhausting thing in the world. And as the years go by you just keep collecting stuff....

These turned out perfecto! I would describe them as mini banana bread cookies. They have the soft cake like texture as banana bread, but you have them in individual servings. They are soft and perfectly moist and the chocolate and banana go together perfectly. I especially loved the walnut chunks in them that reminded me of freshly baked banana bread. So. What are you waiting for? Go buy some bananas and let them sit on the counter for a few days....

My husband is obsessed with tostadas… Mexican food in general. OBSESSED! He literally asks me to make him tostadas every single week and will even pick up the baked tostada shells from the grocery store on a weekly basis. Elevate your weeknights with these easy, mouthwatering, and fully-loaded vegetarian tostadas. These tostadas are great for taco night and make a quick dinner. What is a Tostada? A tostada is a flat tortilla that is either baked or fried....

The juicy sweetness of strawberry and the bright, tart flavor of rhubarb is a winning combination, perfect for a summertime treat! My peach, lemon, and key lime pies are more family favorites with summer-ready flavor that you are going to love making this season! Perfect Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Recipe Being my mom’s favorite, we always had strawberry rhubarb pie on hand growing up at our house. For some reason, I was never too keen on the idea of having a vegetable in a sweet pie....

Best Bombay Sandwich in Mumbai I had my very first Bombay Sandwich in Mumbai. I was in Mumbai for a friend’s wedding and we went shopping at Friendship Boutique in Santa Cruz. There was a sandwich guy making the most delicious sandwiches outside the boutique. You know in India, you can shop and eat at the same time with no issues. Lol. Needless to say, I was in heaven because the food in India is pure heaven....

This is a quick low point breakfast, perfect to use up your leftover broccoli and a great way to get veggies into your breakfast. I just discovered Weight Watchers Swiss Cheese, only 1 point.