4.44 56 Published Nov 05, 2018, Updated Jun 03, 2024 Ingredients Needed for Banana Overnight Oats old fashioned rolled oats – rolled oats are the best for overnight oats. Instant/quick oats and steel cut oats don’t work well because they don’t absorb liquid the same way rolled oats do bananas – you can’t have banana bread overnight oats without bananas! almond milk – I like using unsweetened vanilla almond milk, but any type of milk will work Greek yogurt – yogurt gives overnight oats an extra creamy texture while adding a bit of protein....

Happy Friday, friends! I hope you’ve had a good week, but you’ll have to excuse me if I’m an emotional mess today. M had her preschool graduation last night. Cue the tears. I literally started crying as soon as she started walking down the aisle. They sang a song, went back out while the next class sang and came back in with graduation caps on, tassels and all. Oh the tears....

So imagine my surprise when I had Magnolia Bakery’s famous banana pudding and then stumbled into a recipe for it in their cookbook and it was basically this recipe I’ve been using for years and years and years. I imagine it’s probably one of those things that’s been floating around in church cookbooks and 3×5″ recipe cards for years and years before it hit the big time. So. If you’ve got a hankering for Magnolia Bakery’s banana pudding, we’ve got you covered....

My awesome sister in law is a native of Slovenia, and when she invited me to head back there with her and her two daughters I didn’t hesitate for a single second. Yes! The small-world part of this story is that my very own family comes from Slovenia, which is part of former Yugoslavia. My great grandmother’s family was from a small town very close to where my sister-in-law is from....

How to Make a Giant Double-Fudge Cookie We start with melted butter, but my tip is to NOT melt the butter all the way (if you do, that’s fine). This photo here shows the perfect stage. It’s about half way melted but the solids are SUPER soft. You can see my finger prints in there because if you touch the butter, it should have the consistency of pudding, or frosting. Something that smashes right down and is perfectly smooth....

Don’t get me wrong–I’m not under any illusion that things were perfect. But it’s just a period, probably THE period in history that’s more interesting to me than any other. So Sara and I got this bright idea to go retro this week and post recipes from the 1960s. Which was fabulous in theory, because I love all things from the ’60s, right? Um…turns out I’m not so crazy about the food....

4.77 30 Published Apr 24, 2024 I know a sweet and savory combo for a salad may seem odd at first — eggs, blueberries, pistachios, basil, cinnamon… and hot sauce, if you prefer some spice. But trust me, it’s quite delicious and super satisfying. The blueberries get sautéed with the eggs until they burst, releasing a bit of sweet juice making the eggs a light shade of blue. The pistachios add a nice crunch and the fresh basil brings an aromatic sweetness that ties everything together....

The first question that people generally ask about Brazilian Lemonade is why it’s called lemonade when it’s actually made with limes?? In Brazil, lemons are not common. Their word for lemonade, “Limonada” actually refers to limes. And in Brazil, they actually call this beverage Swiss Lemonade. This is because the signature ingredient there, Nestle brand sweetened condensed milk, shows a Swiss milkmaid on the label. So. We’ve got Brazilian lemonade, which they call Swiss Lemonade, which is actually limeade....

Brussels sprouts are one of many vegetables that have grown on me over the years, and now I downright adore them. One of my original favorites is shredded Brussels sprouts with cranberries and walnuts. I think that was the first time I’d ever had Brussels sprouts that were shredded and it’s what made me fall in love with this vegetable. You might also want to check out these roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon and red onion....

They are big and soft and loaded with chocolate and the recipe only requires a spoon and 1 bowl and it makes just 4 perfect, bakery style cookies in about 10 minutes. The recipe is new and it’s ONLY going out to newsletter subscribers THIS weekend! That’s right, straight to your inbox. Sign up here now so you don’t miss it! Now. Have you guys noticed the adorable little travel icon in our navigation bar?...

So when a recipe calls for one type of pan, and you have a different type, it’s super handy to know how to adapt a recipe to fit the cake pans you do have! Plus, get your own printable chart (at the bottom of this page) that you can hang on your fridge for easy reference. A detailed cake pan conversion article to show how you can substitute or adjust recipes to the type of cake pans you have....

4.88 8 Published Oct 24, 2022, Updated Sep 18, 2024 I know cauliflower in oatmeal might sound weird, but you have to trust me on this one! The riced cauliflower adds volume and fiber without adding extra calories or carbs to this baked oatmeal. And since cauliflower has such a neutral flavor you can’t even taste it. Especially with the cocoa powder, chocolate protein powder and chocolate chips… the chocolate flavor definitely overpowers any cauliflower taste....

These savory cookies are insanely flavorful, easy to make and vegetarian! If you thought we spent all of December eating homemade Twix candy bars, or buttery melting moments cookies, or chocolate beer truffles, ginger cookies, or drinking white hot chocolate, that would only be partially true. 🙂 After all we made thumbprint cookies too! Except, these aren’t the kind you’d expect. These babies are savory cookies (just like my thyme and cheddar cheese savory cookies!...

Always start with good chicken when you’re making salads like this (or any salad.) It makes such a difference in the overall flavor of the salad. I like to grill my chicken, or grab a rotisserie chicken from Costco, or at the very least, roast some in the oven. Just make sure to season it! I layer chopped chicken, crumbled bacon, and thinly sliced red onion into my jars. I actually love the pre-cooked bacon you just warm up in the microwave; it works great here (and it’s fairly low in calories)....

I am a firm believer in chocolate for breakfast. See banana chocolate chip pancakes, chocolate overnight oats, chocolate chip oatmeal waffles and chocolate baked donuts for just a few more examples. I think it’s one of the perks of being an adult. You can do things like this. But honestly, this chocolate oatmeal is something I would serve to my little kids. It would make a really special birthday breakfast or treat on a big day!...

I got this recipe in a Blue Apron box last year (that’s an entire blog post of its own–we get lots of questions about meal kits. I’ve used all of them for lots of reasons, but I’m not using anything right now. And yes, I’m a food blogger than needs all the help she can get.) It was a quick family favorite. I’m not usually one that hops on celebrity bandwagons, and I’m not like a weird Chrissy Teigen superfan or anything, but I do think she’s funny and down to earth and every recipe I’ve tried of hers has been fantastic and her Target line is really cute and oh my gosh am I a weird Chrissy Teigen superfan?...

Buttery, flaky pie crust, filled with tender slices of apple, mixed in a spiced and salted butterscotch sauce! Foolproof recipe for an apple pie that will impress everyone! Apple pie is pretty much the herald of Fall, and there are very few things that hit the spot like a warm spiced apple cider or delicious apple pie or apple pie bars when the weather turns a little chilly. An old fashioned apple pie is always a classic....

So it’s October, right? I ask because it is supposed to be a high of 98 degrees here today. Yes, 98! And I live in North Carolina. It’s not like I’m in south Florida or Texas. Sheesh, I’m so ready for sweaters and boots and this weather is frustrating the crap out of me. It looks like it’s supposed to break this weekend at least. And that’s good news because we’ve got a fun run and pancake breakfast at the kids’ school....

5 24 Published Jun 06, 2023, Updated May 24, 2024 For this smoothie we’re blending up cottage cheese with frozen raspberries, bananas, almond milk and a touch of honey. It tastes like cheesecake in smoothie form but is packed with over 17 grams of protein, which makes it a great post-workout snack or quick on-the-go breakfast. Why You’ll Love This Smoothie It’s thick, creamy and tastes like raspberry cheesecake! It’s a high protein smoothie, without requiring protein powder....

0 2 Published Jul 05, 2024 This ceviche recipe is the ultimate summer dish, perfect for hot days when you want something light and refreshing that’s easy to make and satisfying. I could easily eat this entire dish by myself (it’s SO good!), but I love serving it as an appetizer with tortilla chips, similar to how you would serve guacamole or this cowboy caviar. How to Make Ceviche Storing Leftovers Fresh ceviche is best eaten right away, but you can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 24-48 hours....