Eeek, it’s Christmas Eve! The excitement in our house has been building steadily for weeks. My kids are 7 and 5 and are SO ready for Santa to pay them a visit. It’s been a really fun holiday season with them. ❤️ And with all the fun activities and special parts of our holiday that are part of the day today, and the excitement for tomorrow, we are HERE! But I’m getting slightly ahead of myself today and sharing something that’s really intended for the next upcoming holiday - New Year’s....

Ingredients Needed Goat cheese – Costco has a great, mild goat cheese, but any brand will work. If you’d prefer cream cheese, that’s ok too, just don’t let it get too soft, and be sure to use full-fat. Fresh cranberries Orange zest Fresh rosemary leaves Kosher salt Hot honey – I found mine at Walmart, but you can always make your own by combining 2 tablespoons honey with a pinch of cayenne pepper...

Let’s make this. Bring some salted water to boil in a dutch oven. We’re only going to boil the noodles for about 3 minutes. They should be just barely al dente at that point and that’s how we want them. By under-cooking the noodles here, we can add them into the casserole to let them finish cooking in the oven and avoid the mushy-noodle syndrome casseroles so often fall victim to....

Whether you’re planning a quick breakfast, a light lunch, or an easy dinner, this dish will not disappoint. Combining earthy mushrooms with a creamy, tangy yogurt spread on crispy sourdough, it’s the perfect blend of comfort and nutrition. Let’s dive in! Why Should You Make These Creamy Mushroom Toasties? This Creamy Mushroom Toast recipe is a must-try for several reasons: It is incredibly easy to make, requiring just a handful of ingredients and minimal cooking time....

Tip 1: Switch up your Bread The simplest idea sometimes makes the biggest difference! Try swapping out your go-to sandwich bread with something else, some ideas are: cinnamon raisin bread, cheddar bread, Hawaiian Sweet rolls, bagels, tortillas, or flat bread. This bread pictured is a blueberry bread from my local Kroger bakery and it was fantastic! A fun new bread is in an easy way to make a fun peanut butter and jelly sandwich....

Ingredient Notes Zucchini – Use up that garden zucchini if you have it! Store bought also works well. In general, smaller zucchinis the best flavor and texture. Save those jumbo ones you forgot to pick for baked goods like this Chocolate Zucchini Bread. Italian Seasoned Panko Bread Crumbs – Panko bread crumbs are usually found on the baking aisle. If you don’t have or can’t find any Italian-style panko bread crumbs, just add 1/2 tablespoon of Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon onion powder to 1/2 cup plain panko bread crumbs and you’ll be good to go....

Ingredients Needed Burrito Size Tortillas– these should be at least 10″. Make sure they say burrito size, as smaller tortillas will not be able to wrap. Crispy TostadaStyle Tortilla – these are about 6″ and come in the packages you see in my photos. Street taco size tortillas Ground Beef Taco Seasoning Refried Beans Nacho Cheese Sour Cream Tomato Shredded Iceberg Lettuce Shredded cheddar How to Assemble Crunch Wrap Supremes The following is just a quick overview so you can get an idea of how to make these....

This post has been sponsored by Uncle Ben’s. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Hiya friends! How was your Valentine’s Day? Did you celebrate with your sweetie? Stay in or go out? Ignore the “holiday” all together? My husband and I are pretty low-key but we did get to have a night out to go see a play and it was a fun treat. We saw The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time and I was amazed by the staging, set and choreography....

Upma is definitely one of my favourite breakfast recipes ever. Easily one of the best breakfast you can also serve a small serving of wholesome Dalia Upma for an evening snack. I often pack it for lunchbox because in the morning rush for office this one-pot meal and 20 minutes breakfast are easily doable. You can eat as breakfast and pack this for office lunchbox. What is Dalia Dalia is made by pounding whole wheat grains....

These crispy, golden patties are the perfect base for a variety of dishes. Whether you’re in the mood for a classic Aloo Tikki Chaat, the ever-popular Tikki Choley, or even an Aloo Tikki Burger, this recipe has you covered. It’s the ideal solution when those chaat cravings strike, offering authentic flavor and versatility all in one easy-to-make recipe. Perfect for anyone looking to recreate their favorite Indian street food at home!...

Ingredients Needed Olive Oil – you’ll want to use a good tasting olive oil. Olive oil can sometimes taste bitter when it gets old. Before you pour out a bowl of it, take a dab on your finger to taste. Balsamic Vinegar Fresh Garlic – I like to put my fresh garlic through a press so it’s super fine. Dried Herbs – I use dried basil, oregano, and thyme, though you can feel free to play around with different flavor combinations....

I am a veggie burger lover through and through. I eat a veggie burger for lunch almost every single day and have for years. And years. And years. (It started back when I was pregnant with my daughter and couldn’t eat deli meat anymore. I switched to veggie burgers and never looked back. Also, she’s now 8 ½ years old.) I also love doing veggie burgers for a meatless Monday dinner with my family....

I am an apple lover through and through. Fresh and crunchy on their own, in salads, baking and cooking, I’ll take them all the ways. Previously, I’ve shared healthy apple cobbler, chocolate chip apple cake, apple cinnamon baked oatmeal and banana applesauce bread. I even use them in savory dishes like this apple and brie stuffed chicken and sautéed chicken and apples with rosemary. And one of my dad’s favorites is this slow cooker apple butter, which is perfectly spiced and made with no added sugar....

Somebody is going to revoke my Southerners club card for this confession, but here goes: I don’t really like fried chicken. Pause. The room falls silent and there’s the distant sound of crickets… OK, so maybe you’re thinking I just haven’t had really good fried chicken. And that may be true. I’ve certainly got plenty of options nearby — this is North Carolina, after all — and I could stand to give it another chance....

4.34 21 Published Jan 05, 2015, Updated Jul 24, 2023 Hello there channa masala. Back to that deliciousness soon, first let me tell you more about Gina’s new book. It’s titled HIIT It! and in the intro of the book Gina says, “This isn’t a ‘diet book’ and it’s not a workout book. Though I hope you find new diet strategies and tons of new workouts, the goal is to help you create the best lifestyle for YOU....

This recipe is based off of our super popular Banana Cream Pie (which is a very old post with very old photos, but awesomely delicious.) I was craving some sort of lemon cream pie but didn’t have the time nor energy to make a traditional egg-based custard. My mind immediately went to our beloved banana cream pie and I wondered if the same recipe could be tweaked for lemon. Sure enough, it was a home run....

It has been a week. Work has been slammed, we had two evening swim meets for my daughter, been running my son to golf camp, and I don’t know, it just feels like it should be Friday, like, yesterday. Oh well, it’s coming tomorrow. And then we’ve got a weekend stretched out with pretty weather and next to nothing planned, except maybe some pool time and movie nights. Yay for some summer fun!...

4.68 47 Published Jul 01, 2021, Updated May 18, 2024 I love the subtle vanilla flavor paired with maple syrup and fresh berries. It’s the perfect healthy breakfast recipe to meal prep in advance for a filling and delicious breakfast all week! Chia Seed Health Benefits Chia seeds are powerful little seeds! When you add them to liquid, they absorb the liquid and form a gel-like consistency. Why are they so healthy?...

Kate and I get asked a lot about the kinds of go-to foods we have at home when we need quick and easy meals. In my house we have plenty of frozen pizzas, burritos, and chicken nuggets in the freezer, but when I actually want a quick home-cooked meal, I have to say I probably grab eggs most often. When I lived in Brazil, I got used to eating eggs in creative ways....

4.73 65 Published Oct 09, 2024 As you may know, I’m a fan of sneaking veggies into my recipes whenever I can. I’ve shared zucchini overnight oats, cauliflower oatmeal and butternut squash pancakes, but these brownies might just be my favorite way to sneak veggies into my diet (plus, my kids love them!). Vanilla ice cream: A scoop of vanilla ice cream on top of a warm brownie is the ultimate treat....