I finally did it. I finally tried my family’s favorite classic Thanksgiving dressing in the crock pot. And wow, does it ever work! I had to make some adjustments, of course, and I tried this a few different ways to ensure it was just as amazingly tasty as the original baked version. Still, I was pretty impressed that the slow cooker could yield such a tender, delicious dressing that’s not dried out but also not wet or soggy in any way (which was my main concern)....

Slow Roasted Salmon is a simple but delicious way to prepare Salmon. What’s a dish that’s just as perfect for brunch, lunch OR dinner? This right here folks, this Slow Roasted Salmon served with a creamy Lemon Butter Sauce is as delicious as it is versatile! Why you should be slow roasting Salmon! Slow roasting salmon is a game changer. It’s my favorite way to eat salmon because the flesh is PERFECTLY cooked, it’s buttery and melt-in-your-mouth delicious, and so simple to cook....

I’m lucky enough to live within 30 minutes of a Veggie Grill (an all vegan fast food type place if you aren’t familiar, though you can also get amazing salads). My family eats there way too often, and one of my favorite things on the menu is the crispy cauliflower appetizer. You can get it with buffalo sauce or a sesame sauce. I always choose the sesame sauce. This recipe reminds me so much of that dish, except it’s not deep fried....

Wash strawberries and remove stems. If you’re feeling ambitious, you can roughly chop the berries, but I say you’re already feeling ambitious enough by making your own strawberry sauce. So don’t sweat it either way. Combine berries, sugar, and extract in medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook for five minutes, stirring/breaking strawberries up with a wooden spoon constantly. After five minutes, remove from heat and allow to cool slightly (if you have a glass blender jar) and a lot (if you have a plastic blender jar)....

Well here we are at the last week of 2021 and that’s blowing my mind a bit. I’m thankful for a very merry Christmas, for some lovely time with family (and more to come later this week), my two wonderful kiddos and two sweet dogs and lots of delicious eats over the last week. This week, I’m looking forward to getting us cleaned up and organized and ready to tackle a new year....

5 16 Published Oct 14, 2022, Updated May 06, 2024 But since soup season is officially here I figured it would be fun to create a taco soup recipe! It has all the flavors of turkey tacos but in soup form. Plus, it’s made in one pot, which means fewer dishes to clean. Yes please! Why You’ll Love This Soup It’s hearty and packed with a ton of flavor! It’s a one-pot meal that can be made in the slow cooker or on the stovetop!...

4.75 4 Published Aug 25, 2023, Updated May 20, 2024 Why You’ll Love This Recipe The combo of nutty tahini and sweet dark chocolate = chef’s kiss! The wet and dry ingredients get mixed up together in just one bowl! Yay for fewer dishes. It’s great for breakfast but doubles as a healthy dessert thanks to the chocolate addition. Great for meal prep! Make a batch during your weekend meal prep and have breakfast ready to go for the week....

4.62 41 Published Jan 10, 2023, Updated Sep 12, 2023 Just like my chocolate peanut butter protein balls these ones call for just 5 simple ingredients and one bowl. Plus, they’re nut-free so are great for anyone with nut allergies! What is Tahini? Tahini is a seed butter made from toasted ground sesame seeds. As expected, it has the consistency of other nut and seed butter. It’s rich, creamy and nutty while also being a great source of iron, calcium, fiber as well as healthy fats and amino acids....

4.34 4 Published Jul 07, 2020, Updated Sep 24, 2024 If you think healthy eating is boring, it might because you aren’t seasoning your food enough (or at all!). This especially goes for protein. So many people I know just put a plain ol’ chicken breast on the grill without marinating it or adding any seasonings. Of course that will be boring because plain chicken is boring! Adding a spice blend or seasoning to your protein immediately elevates the flavors and transforms the dish....

Here we are, Thanksgiving week! I’m working today but thankful to be off for the rest of the week. I’m so excited for family time, our annual turkey trot tradition on Thanksgiving morning, and ALL the yummy eats! And honestly, I really do cherish all the cooking that goes into making this holiday special. Especially because I often get to do it alongside my mom. Today’s recipe isn’t a day-of holiday dish....

I’m so happy to be sharing this easy turkey gravy with you today. Gravy is one of my favorite parts of Thanksgiving dinner and I promise, it can be really easy to make from scratch. (Please, don’t settle for one of those store-bought packs. We can do so much better!) And you know what really good gravy does? It covers up for a myriad of issues with your turkey. I’ve said it before, my biggest pro tip for Thanksgiving is to make a killer gravy....

This glazed chocolate bundt cake with chocolate ganache is super chocolatey, moist, easy to make, and a total show stopper! If you’re looking for a no holds barred chocolate dessert, this is it. Ingredients for the recipe Get the wet ingredients ready First, just add the sugar, salt, oil, sour cream, eggs, milk and vanilla in a large enough bowl, to accommodate the whole amount of batter. Whisk all the ingredients together until you have a nice smooth mix....

Summer may be the season of salads, but let’s be honest – salads are delicious all year long! Keep things fresh in your meal routine with vegan salads like Kale Caesar Salad, Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas, Jennifer Aniston Salad (Bulgur Salad), or my classic Chickpea Salad! The best lentil salad recipe I’ll admit it – I’m in love with lentils! There’s a whole lot to love about them, after all....

I’ve also tackled a pet peeve of mine with chocolate chunks in ice cream, and that’s when it gets frozen and turns hard and waxy and doesn’t even taste like chocolate. (Like, don’t even try to put M&M’s in my Blizzard.) Instead of tossing in chocolate chips, I melt chocolate with coconut oil, so it still freezes like ribbons and bits of chocolate with a little crispy bite, but it quickly melts in your mouth to a smooth, soft, velvety chocolate bite....

How to Make Mushroom Biryani at Home Biryani, is a dish that resonates with the rich tapestry of Indian cuisine, is loved by many. Over the years, its many versions have graced our dining tables. Today, I’d love to introduce you to a delightful variant this Vegetarian Biryani that is made with mushrooms. If you’ve been wondering how to make Mushroom Biryani at home, you’re in luck! This post is going to give you the best Mushroom Biryani recipe, with some quick and easy cooking tips....

This is an awesome little pasta bake and the great thing is that it looks fancy and tastes decadent, but it’s super simple to throw together (shhh…no one has to know!) And although it’s rich and creamy and cheesy, it’s also fairly healthy. I love dinners that I can throw together during my baby’s nap-time and pop in the fridge to have ready at dinner time when things get crazy....

When I was in college and worked in a sandwich shop, I discovered that tuna salad on sandwiches can actually be delicious! Even better is tuna salad’s versatility–I got this recipe from Allrecipes and it has become a favorite for everything from lunch at home, all by myself to wedding luncheons. It’s delicious on whole wheat bread, a croissant, or in a pita with a leaf of lettuce or you could serve it on top of spinach or mixed greens or roll it in a leaf of lettuce....

Today, we’re talking leftover turkey recipes, again. Earlier this month I shared turkey pot pie, which is such a cozy, delicious meal. I also love a leftover Thanksgiving turkey sandwich, turkey quesadillas or turkey tacos and these open-faced turkey, mushroom and spinach melts. And this Thanksgiving leftovers breakfast hash is one of my very favorites. I dream about that breakfast in the days leading up to Thanksgiving! I really do adore working with leftovers to create a new meal....

Hiya friends! I’ve been busy chugging out my homemade baby food post updates and feel like we haven’t chatted! Here’s a few of our recent highlights: Question for you today: What are the veggies you always have on hand? Not ones that you buy for your weekly or monthly meal planning, but ones you just keep on hand always? We have several. Spinach is a definite staple. We use it as our lettuce on sandwiches, put it in fruit mixes for yogurt for the kids, sauté it for dinner, make simple spinach salads and so much more....

But unlike real unicorns, or their blood, this cocktail is the real deal! It’s not mythical, and it may or may not revive the dead, but it also does not curse you for life either. Maybe. Best of all, it’s so easy to make, and most definitely looks beautiful and magical. In the spirit of Halloween, it’s Cocktail Week in The Flavor Bender kitchen. From my popular witch’s heart cocktail, hocus pocus cocktail, flaming dragon’s blood cocktail, and this color changing phoenix cocktail, you’ll be spoiled for choice for cocktail options this Halloween....