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1. Creamy Pumpkin Mac and Cheese What readers are saying about this recipe: Blog reader Sam says, “I’ve never been a huge fan of regular mac-and-cheese, but I wanted to make a vegan cheese sauce, so I tried this recipe. And it was incredible! My non-vegan room mates can attest to that. I can now honestly say I prefer vegan mac-and-cheese over the regular kind.“ Blog reader Biota says, “ Hands down the best mac and cheese I’ve ever made, and such a bonus that it’s made with only clean ingredients!...

Each recipe includes a serving suggestion or tip to make the most out of your celebrations :) To get to any of the recipes, click the recipe name or photo. 15 Easy Vegan Recipes for the 4th of July Mango Avocado Salsa Made with juicy mangos and creamy avocado, this Mango Avocado Salsa is sweet yet tangy, refreshing yet a little spicy, and perfect for summer grilling season and barbecues....

Healthy Taco Recipes for Any Night of the Week We have taco night at least once a week in our house. It’s such a regular occurrence, I just had to round up some of my favorite easy taco recipes! If your family is anything like mine, you’re going to love them, too. Tacos are often associated with fast food. However, I’m officially busting that relationship with these healthy taco recipes. Yes, tacos can be loaded with healthy protein and veggies, full of flavor, AND satisfying....

I also saw that my new cookbook, Skinnytaste Simple, is currently on sale for just $17.50! Most of these Memorial Day deals are only good through Monday, so shop them while you can! I hope you find something wonderful that you can use throughout the summer and beyond. You can also find some great prices on gifts for Father’s Day. Happy shopping! My 5 Favorite Memorial Day Sales 1. Dash Rapid Egg Cooker This fun gadget makes cooking eggs hard boiled, soft boiled, poached, and more super easy....

With this list of my favorite healthy easy packed lunches for adults (that kids can equally enjoy!), you can look forward to lunchtime no matter where you are. So don’t settle for soggy sandwiches anymore (but be sure you check out my mouthwatering sandwiches and wraps here). From no-cook easy packed lunches for adults like light salads and hearty salads to power bowls, and hot lunches, this collection has you covered for every craving and schedule....

Air Fryer Chicken Breast Recipe I use my air fryer to cook everything! And it’s my favorite when it comes to making juicy, tender chicken breasts! This easy recipe will give you the most flavorful chicken breasts, simply combine salt and water, add the chicken and let them sit the refrigerator 1 to 2 hours. Then dry them, season them and air fryer them for 10 minutes! Finally, slice them up and serve them with your favorite healthy sides, or use it to make chicken salad, in bowls, salads or casseroles....

Air Fryer Salmon Sandwich This air fryer salmon sandwich easy to make at home, and thanks to the air fryer, healthier too. My daughter Karina loves fish sandwiches with my lemon-caper mayo, so when the only fish I had in my freezer was salmon, we decided to make it for dinner. We loved it! I don’t typically order fish sandwiches because they’re usually deep fried. But this salmon sandwich is certainly one I would order out....

Hi guys! Melanie here again from Garnish & Glaze to bring you a delicious apple recipe– Apple Danish! No one can pass up a sweet and delicious pastry and this one is over the top amazing. Can you believe school is starting back up this month? I hate to see the summer come to a close but I sure love getting back into a routine and the food of the new season is delicious....

Ever wonder what goes well with tuna?! Well, I am here to help you use those cans of tuna with this delicious tuna avocado macaroni salad or even this easy tuna pasta salad. These are both perfect for BBQs or potlucks! Awesome Tuna Salad Whip up a quick salad, sandwich or make it into a dip with crackers and satisfy all of your tastebuds! This tuna salad is one to remember and crave throughout the week....

Bacon wrapped anything is a winner in my book. A few more great appetizers to serve with your next meal: bacon wrapped dates, bacon wrapped chestnuts, and my personal favorite, bacon wrapped brussels sprouts! Bacon Wrapped Pickle Recipe Imagine sinking your teeth into a crispy, savory bacon-wrapped pickle spear. The tangy, salty pickle perfectly complements the smoky, savory bacon. It’s the BEST flavor combination! Even if you’re not a huge pickle fan, you’ll love these....

Gobi Manchurian is a must-order for me at any Indo-Chinese restaurant. I absolutely love it on its own and sometimes with rice also. What is Gobi Manchurian? Gobi Manchurian, also known as Cauliflower Manchurian, is a popular Indo-Chinese dish that’s typically fried. The fried florets are tossed into a delicious Manchurian sauce resulting in the most delicious appetizer. Dry Gobi Manchurian has less sauce, but if you want a Gravy Cauliflower Manchurian, you can add more water....

We sure do love baked taquitos at our house. I have made a couple of different versions here and here. They are quick and easy and a family favorite. I recently discovered a quicker short cut. I buy a rotisserie chicken at the store. Why was I so late jumping on that band wagon? Rotisserie chicken is so tender and easy to shred. It is perfect for making these taquitos and they are in the oven in no time at all!...

Rating: 5 stars Difficulty of Recipe: 2 stars Things that I changed: I cut the recipe in half. Things that I would do differently next time: Nothing Will I make it again? Yes! Recipe From: Aunt Sandra 🙂 I ▢ 1 cup shortening I used butter flavored shortening▢ 1 cup sugar▢ 2 eggs▢ 1 cup mashed bananas▢ 1/2 cup buttermilk▢ 1 tsp vanilla▢ 3 cups Flour▢ 1 1/2 tsp baking soda▢ 1/2 tsp salt▢ 1 cup nuts opt

Pancake Cereal Pancake cereal is the latest food trend on TikTok and Instagram. For anyone who hasn’t seen it, pancake cereal is tiny pancakes eaten like cereal in a bowl with a spoon. You can use any pancake batter you like, try them with my Whole Wheat Pancake Recipe or make them full size like these Heart-Shaped Chocolate Chip Banana Pancakes. Why choose between cereal and pancakes when you can have both?...

For the longest time I was pronouncing Acai as a-kha-ee.And then I started calling it a-sa-ee.It’s actually pronounced ah-sigh-ee.I would never have known had I not Googled it. Acai bowls have taken over Instagram. I’m amazed at the beautiful creations people come with, so much creativity and talent in this world. Once I figured out what exactly acai was and where to buy it (hello, Trader Joe’s), I gave this delicious antioxidant berry a try....

I love adding blueberries to baked goods, they add a nice sweet juicy pop of flavor. Try these fan favorites to see what I mean, Cake, Zucchini, and Banana Bread! Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake When someone says pound cake you just know you are about to taste something rich, decadent, and super moist. This blueberry lemon pound cake has the same texture and richness as my Cream Cheese and Sour Cream Pound cakes, but I was able to lighten it up a bit with Greek yogurt....

California Avocado Dip My hair lady serves a lot of purposes in my life. My personal therapist, my second mother, knows everyone including George Bush (haha true story) and can get me an answer I need, gets me an awesome discount on hair products, she does my hair perfectly every time, and now she is a supplier to awesome recipes. My hair lady {Natalie in case you were wondering and no, not accepting new clients currently} has been doing my hair for about 9 years....

My mother in law just flew in to see the baby when she is born. She will be here TOMORROW! Kind of freaking out a little bit. I am so exited to meet her! My boys have loved having their grandma here. They said that she gives the best back rubs. It has been so nice to have her around to help me get things ready. I especially loved having an extra hand in the kitchen making this salad and helping me clean up!...

My dad is equally obsessed with fresh corn, and during the summer, he always makes a really delicious grilled corn salad. It’s different each time (he’s not one to write down recipes), but it often contains red onions, chili peppers, tomatoes or bell peppers, and, sometimes, a few Indian spices. Regardless of what he adds, it’s always delicious. He made one of these corn salads for a summer barbecue the first time he met Max’s parents, and it was so tasty, they were speechless....

Sliders super easy to make and fun to eat! You have to try these other slider favorites, Ham and Cheddar, Pastrami and Italian Meatball Sliders! Homemade Cheeseburger Sliders Sliders are one of the best inventions ever, especially for little hands. My kids love it when I make sliders and cheeseburgers are one of their favorites. They are the perfect size for little hands and mouths and there are plenty for the adults to get their fill too!...