To get the buttery crisp edge, you’ll coat muffin cups with butter, and then with ground panko bread crumbs. One piece of advice I have is to take the time to really butter and coat each cup well, making sure there are no open spaces where the cheesy potato mixture can stick. If they’re well coated, they’ll pop right out when they’re done. Set that pan aside and prep your potatoes....

My kids adore hot cocoa. It’s one of their favorite after-school snacks on a cold day. I’m always like, don’t you want to eat some actual food? And they shake their heads and pull out a mug and beg me to make some of my easy homemade hot chocolate. It takes me all of 3 minutes to make, and it’s on the healthier side, so I don’t mind. But with the holidays coming up, I wanted to share with you our very amped up version with this super creamy, super rich crock pot hot chocolate....

You’ll never want to go back to regular shepherd’s pie after trying this curried version with delightful Indian and Sri Lankan flavors! Meaty, savory, satisfying comfort food doesn’t come any better than a good ol’ shepherd’s pie. I too love a good shepherd’s pie, but this Curried Shepherd’s Pie…. is just unfair! It ratchets up the flavor, and it’s my absolute favorite way to make (and eat) shepherd’s pie. Growing up in New Zealand, lamb was pretty common, so we loved finding new ways to cook lamb....

Last year we removed the back wall of our family room and took our existing covered porch and turned it into a sunroom. One of our main reasons for expanding our main living area and adding more space, was so we could have a larger entertaining area with a good sized dining table. Our kitchen nook is adjacent to this room and it fits a nice round table for our family, but for extended family gatherings and larger groups, I really wanted more space....

Summer of popsicles Fruit popsicles (paletas) like these spicy pineapple popsicles, peach melba popsicles, lychee cantaloupe popsicles, mango coconut popsicles etc are nice and refreshing, but sometimes in life, you just need to treat yo’ self! With a deliciously rich, addictive, creamy pop. I have already declared this as the Summer of Popsicles! We are staring down the barrel of a very hot, sticky, humid summer and for the next three months, I’ve got a long list of frozen dessert recipes and fruit desserts to share with you....

3.89 29 Published Jun 30, 2021, Updated Jan 23, 2024 Turns out, it’s the perfect plant-based shredded meat substitute because it’s texture really does look and feel like shredded meat… even more so than hearts of palm BBQ, IMO. What is Jackfruit? If you want the full breakdown, be sure to check out this jackfruit 101 post to learn more about this awesome fruit that is making waves in the plant-based food space!...

This post is sponsored by the American Dairy Association Mideast. As always, as thoughts and opinions are my own. And they’re off… my kiddos started back to school earlier this week, and I can’t believe we’re in 2nd and 5th grade this year. Thankfully, they both have amazing teachers, a close friend in their class, and a wonderful year to look forward to at school. I know they are in such good hands, and that really helps....

If you’d like to watch my son and I make this together on IGTV, simply click here.

5 4 Published Apr 27, 2022, Updated Jul 10, 2024 If you’ve never made homemade guacamole before, it’s super easy to whip up (from start to finish this recipe comes together in about 15 minutes) and tastes way better than store-bought guac, trust me! Why You’ll Love This Recipe Who doesn’t love fresh guacamole? This guacamole is bursting with flavor and loaded with fresh veggies. It’s perfect as an appetizer with chips or makes for an awesome topping for tacos, burrito bowls and so much more!...

We’ve had a fun week of flag football (my 7-year-old son is loving every minute of it), outside playing in this gorgeous spring weather and a bit of prep for a camping weekend we have coming up. I’ve been doing lots of spring cleaning projects the last few weeks, too, and it just makes everything feel so much fresher, cleaner and more organized. I’m a total type A, so I love that....

Packed with peanuts, this crunchy, caramel smothered peanut brittle is easy to make, and perfect for gift giving! I love making treat boxes and bags to give out for the holiday season. Peanut brittle is a popular holiday treat in the US, and it regularly features in my holiday treat boxes with other goodies like these easy buckeyes, brownie and butter toffee brittle, marshmallows, chocolate truffles, chocolate caramels, honeycomb toffee etc....

5 2 Published May 10, 2022, Updated Jun 12, 2023 Why You’ll Love This Dressing Raspberries are packed with vitamin C and rich in antioxidants! It’s super creamy and has just the right amount of sweetness. Super easy to whip up and only requires 5 simple ingredients (plus salt + pepper). Pairs perfectly with so many salads! Ingredients Needed If you check the label of many store-bought raspberry vinaigrettes you’ll be shocked to see that many contain canola oil, corn syrup and flavor additives....

Whether you’re looking for a no-fuss, no-sugar, or jaggery variation, this versatile jam will become a staple in your kitchen, adding a burst of natural goodness to your breakfasts and desserts. Strawberry jam recipe without pectin. Now that Strawberry Season is still going on and this is a perfect time to make my batch of strawberry jam that is totally chemical preservative free and natural. Making homemade strawberry jam is a labor of love that yields sweet rewards....

I love me some dinner planning and meal planning and scheduling. It’s just in my nature. Previously, I have shared a full month of easy healthy family dinner ideas, and you guys loved it. So I went a little more crazy and shared a full year of month-by-month meal plans for delicious family dinners. But even I sometimes get stumped. Or maybe I’m just not feeling it. Or maybe I was feeling ambitious when I planned the dinner idea and then a day happened (you know the kind) and now it’s dinnertime and I just can’t....

Perfect for a festival treat or any time you want a guilt-free indulgence, this High-Protein Sprouts Chaat is sure to impress with its fresh flavors and satisfying crunch. Let’s dive into this nutritious and flavorful recipe! Why To Make It? Full of Nutrition: Packed with protein, fiber, and antioxidants from moong sprouts and paneer. Tasty: Combines spices, fresh ingredients, and chutneys for a flavorful experience. Gluten-Free: Ideal for those with gluten sensitivities or looking for a gluten-free snack....

I am feeling fresh, revived and ready to attack this week! We had a pretty low-key weekend, with some errands and cleaning and also a fun night out. My husband and I went to a charity event for his work, followed by a quick dinner and then a concert while the kids stayed with my parents. It was so lovely having a date night and being able to sleep in the next morning!...

For more hearty vegan salad recipes, be sure to check out my Lentil Salad, White Bean Salad, and Kale Caesar Salad recipes as well. This farro salad was inspired by a salad I used to get at a local health food store near me. It was so hearty and filling, I knew I had to recreate it one day. Nutty, chewy, and protein-packed farro is combined with hearty beans, roasted sweet potatoes, and fresh vegetables before it’s all tossed in a spicy peanut sauce....

What’s so special about these brownies? Not only is it impossible to detect that these brownies are gluten free, they also happen to be dairy, egg and nut free! This makes them the most allergy friendly brownies on the planet that don’t taste weird. Seriously, they are so fudgy with that perfect crinkly, crackle top. They have no unordinary ingredients, not even flaxseeds like my Best Ever Vegan Brownies. Easy to make in 1 bowl with just 9 ingredients, you will make them over and over again!...

3.91 50 Published Jun 28, 2017, Updated May 09, 2022 Not only is it a party in your mouth, but it’s also a gift to your gut due to its high nutrient content, water density, and prebiotic nature. Differing from probiotics (beneficial bacteria and yeast that live in your digestive tract), prebiotics contain non-digestible fiber that serve as food for probiotics. This superfood is straight golden gut glory’s. Have you guessed it yet?...

Ingredient and Equipment Notes Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast – Steak would work as well. Your Favorite Veggies For Grilling – zucchini, yellow squash, onion, peppers, mushrooms, eggplant, etc. Italian Dressing – This homemade version is best, but your favorite store-bought variety will work in a pinch. The dressing contains: Vinegar Lemon juice Sugar Dry mustard Kosher salt Red pepper flakes Black pepper Fresh garlic Neutral oil or olive oil Parmesan cheese Italian seasoning Skewers – You can use metal or bamboo skewers....