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You’re definitely going to love this super luscious Dairy Free Mac and Cheese! It’s a savory, kid-friendly, and creamy vegan comfort food that’s ready to eat in less than 30 minutes. This macaroni and cheese recipe is made without any dairy or nuts and the results are impeccable. Turning out creamy and delicious every time, all it takes is some plant milk, vegan cheese, and a few pantry staples. Combine the nut free cheese sauce with your favorite pasta noodle and you get a comforting and tasty new family favorite!...

Bookmark Your Favourite Diwali Recipes From Below Looking for snacks? I have enough Diwali snacks Samosas, Pakoras, and Chaat recipes perfect for your Diwali and Pre-Diwali parties. You can even find modern twists on these favorites. This collection will help you create a festive, flavorful spread for everyone to enjoy! Accompaniments To Serve with Samosa Chaat Recipes For Diwali Cutlets & Tikkis Indian Chaat Recipes Pakora Recipes For Diwali Party Pakora Recipes More Snack Recipes For Diwali Party Dessert Recipes For Diwali Party

We are ready for our second week of school here! The first week went pretty smoothly, all in all, and we had a fun and relaxing weekend at home, doing puzzles, playing card games, reading and watching movies. And now we’re ready to dive into week two. I’ve also got all my fingers and toes crossed that our oven gets fixed this morning. This will be the third time the repair guy comes - and third part on backorder we’ve had to wait for to hopefully get it back to working....

Easy to make, soft and chewy, bittersweet chocolate caramels! These chocolate caramels are EASY. No tempering chocolate or dipping in chocolate, yet you get the flavors of chocolate and caramel in one sweet, soft, delightfully chewy bite. I’m a sucker for soft caramels. Chocolate covered caramels with salt are always a favorite for me because the chocolate coating and salt temper the sweetness from the caramel. But I can’t always be bothered tempering chocolate and dipping each caramel in chocolate....

This beautiful floral, earthy, and light mocktail made with lychee and non-alcoholic gin is the perfect drink for anyone who loves enjoying cocktails, but wants to cut back on the alcohol. Lychee is such a delicious and delicate fruit that makes fantastic desserts and drinks. In my previous post, I shared how I made this homemade lychee syrup that can be used in so many different ways. This lychee mocktail recipe is one of my favorite ways to use lychee syrup....

We eat A LOT of popcorn in my house. It’s roughly a weekly go-to with our kiddos for movie nights. They love the stuff. I’m happy to oblige because it is so quick and easy to make in the microwave. I get the popcorn going while everyone’s getting ready for the movie, then we all sit down with a bowl or cup of it (and a paper towel for greasy hands) and happily dig in....

These pumpkin pancakes can be made with my easy, foolproof homemade pancake mix as well. Pancakes on Sundays is a favorite in my household. And when the cooler months of autumn roll around, I love to incorporate those seasonal flavors into our regular rotations. Yes, pumpkin pie, pumpkin cheesecake, pumpkin roll, crustless pumpkin pie, pumpkin rice krispie treats etc. are always a favorite on the Thanksgiving table, but these pumpkin pancakes are the perfect breakfast and brunch option during the holidays!...

4.44 31 Published Jan 29, 2024, Updated Nov 09, 2024 In this recipe, sweet potatoes, carrots (or parsnips) and onions combine with oil and seasonings to create a side dish of perfectly tender and caramelized veggies. They’re seriously addicting! Why You’ll Love This Recipe Easy – This recipe requires just a few simple ingredients. Just toss your veggies in oil and seasonings and roast! Delicious – After roasting the veggies are tender and caramelized – they basically melt in your mouth – and it has the perfect balance of sweet and savory....

So our first week post-spring break has been busy, but in the good way. Full days are helping me get back in the swing of things and I’m slowly coming back around to our regular routine and schedule. (Monday morning was rough, and I tried to be in denial… thought, “Can I just have a mimosa, work on a puzzle, play some Uno and get ready for the beach please?...

This quick pasta recipe is made with a mix of four kinds of cheese and super simple pasta dish to make at home. One word of caution though (DO NOT think about calories or count them even :D) Often times we crave restaurant-style dishes but do not want to visit restaurants, for those times these restaurant-style recipes you can easily create in the comfort of your own homes come quite handy....

How to Best Measure Ingredients in our Giant Cookies I’m slowly working to update all of our giant cookie recipes with weighted measurements. We’ve found when working with such small amounts, even a slight mis-measurment can alter the finished product, so weighing ingredients gives consistant results. If you have a food scale, we recommend you use it for this recipe. If not, no worries- I’ve provided some tips on how to best measure....

With a combination of spice and floral flavor, this beautiful ginger cardamom and rose cake is uniquely delicious! Going through the cold, dreary months of Winter here in Canada, you’re always looking for a sign of Spring. A sign of potential, promise and more living! Like the beautiful Magnolia flowers blooming in my neighbor’s yard come Late April and May. The blooms are gorgeous, and the color cuts right through the grey of Winter....

4.7 23 Published May 12, 2023, Updated Jul 22, 2024 Like traditional tabbouleh, this quinoa version is loaded with fresh veggies and herby goodness. It’s a light salad that’s absolutely perfect on a warm spring/summer day. Any way you serve it, this tabbouleh is absolutely delicious and crazy easy to whip up. You need only nine ingredients and one bowl! Once you have the quinoa cooked and cooled, the salad comes together in a matter of minutes....

Variations of this recipe have been floating around for as long as I can remember (7Up, anyone??) and it’s of my favorite ways to prepare one of my favorite cuts of meat. If you’ve had a hard time getting into pork tenderloin, here are a few reasons why you should, there are so many reasons why you should. Just like it’s name, when it’s cooked correctly, it’s incredibly moist (sorry, Sara) and tender....

I brought this up on our Fit Club Instagram account recently, asking for your biggest pet peeves at the gym, and boy did you all have a lot to say! With so many people with so many of the same pet peeves, it kind of baffles me that there still so many offenders! Let’s get right to it. Here are some general rules of gym etiquette, or in other words, things you should do (or avoid doing) so as not to be labeled “that one annoying guy/girl at the gym....

These Halloween rocky road slices also double up as easy, no bake Halloween desserts to enjoy at home. How adorable are these Halloween Rocky Road Slices? They are unbelievably delicious – without being sickly sweet, fun and spooky, and better yet, incredibly simple to make. The recipe is also very adaptable, you can throw in any type of candy you like, or leave out whatever you don’t like. Have you guys heard of Rocky Road Slices before?...

5 11 Published Mar 08, 2024, Updated Nov 04, 2024 Why I Love These Muffins Nutrient-Rich – Made with whole grains, ripe bananas, and Greek yogurt, each muffin is a bite of healthful nutrients. Portable – These muffins are easy to eat with your hands on the go. Bonus, silicone muffin cups double as a baking, storage and transportation vessel. Naturally sweetened – The entire batch is made with ½ cup maple syrup, which is way less sugar than a bakery-style muffin....

3.55 5 Published Oct 31, 2021, Updated May 21, 2024 Why You’ll Love This Healthy Chocolate Frosting Everyone needs a chocolate frosting recipe in their back pocket! It’s gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free… and still absolutely delicious. Just make sure to use vegan chocolate chips! It’s made with just three simple ingredients! Keep these ingredients in your pantry for when you need a sweet treat. Here’s What You Need coconut cream – we’re scooping out just the cream part from the can, not the liquid!...

4.42 46 Published Apr 25, 2016, Updated Mar 20, 2023 Ingredients in Traditional BBQ Sauce My first thought was to run to the store to grab a jar of BBQ sauce, but I quickly realized that healthier bottled BBQ sauce is kind of hard to find. Most store-bought sauces are loaded with sugar and some brands like Sweet Baby Ray’s still use high fructose corn syrup… and it’s the FIRST ingredient!...

New week, new month. Hello there April! I hope you had a lovely weekend! Hubby and I did a food walking tour here in Charlotte, N.C. and it was so much fun! Gorgeous weather, good eats and some fun sips at the various stops. Plus, I just love exploring a neighborhood on foot - I feel like you see things you wouldn’t otherwise. But now that we’re fully into this spring season… tell me, do you have Easter plans?...