114 Published May 16, 2014, Updated May 23, 2024 I experimented with p90x years ago but it wasn’t until last December when I tried Focus T25 when I started to learn more about the different Beachbody programs. While I found Shaun T motivating and LOVED the short workouts T25 offered, I didn’t really get the results I was looking for. Around the time I was finishing up my 12 weeks of T25, I saw that the 21 Day Fix was coming out....
I’ve never written about pressure cooking, or shared any pressure cooker specific recipes, because I never saw a huge market for it, until recently! In recent months, pressure cooking has gained steam (see what I did there?) and it seems it’s be all the rage all of the sudden! We are getting so many questions and emails and requests, so we thought it was about time we tackled this topic....
This is a comprehensive guide to prep and assemble a full, on the bone turkey breast, and make it into a boneless, ready for roasting turkey roulade. This year, like in years past, we won’t be prepping a whole turkey for our Thanksgiving spread. That’s a lot of food for just the two of us, too much clearly, and I’m not very fond of eating leftovers for a whole week....
To make crockpot baked potatoes, you’re going to need Russet potatoes, roughly similar in size, as many or as few as you want (maybe not as many as you want..if you want 30 potatoes, they probably won’t fit into a single crockpot)… Scrub them down and then pat them dry with a paper towel. Lightly drizzle the potatoes with olive oil (I love using our rosemary olive oil, but our garlic and bacon olive oils are also fantastic choices....
5 1 Published Nov 18, 2021, Updated Jun 12, 2023 Ingredients Needed sparkling wine – I share more about picking out the best sparkling wine for mimosas below but I recommend dry Champagne, Prosecco, or Cava! orange juice – this is the juice used in a classic mimosa. You can choose if you’d like to use pulp or pulp-free orange juice. For the freshest flavor, use freshly squeezed orange juice!...
Cozy and comforting tomato soup is SO easy to make with pantry staples. It’s full of tomato rich flavors, perfectly creamy and ready in less than 30 minutes! Serve tomato soup with salad, croutons, vegan parmesan cheese, with a scoop of cooked rice added in, or make a batch of stretchy vegan mozzarella cheese for the best grilled cheese sandwiches. This post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here....
I was going to wait a couple of weeks to post it, but I found myself wanting it again, then my kids started asking for it and I just decided that I needed to share it now. So I’m sharing it, even though I only made it a couple of weeks ago. The ingredients are simple and it comes together quickly, but don’t let the simplicity fool you–it’s also incredibly delicious....
The highlight of Thanksgiving for me might just be the leftovers. I mean, of course the gathering together and time with family is the highlight. Yes. But after that, it might be the leftovers. I am a bit obsessed with the leftovers. One of my absolute favorite ways to use leftover turkey is this Thanksgiving leftovers breakfast hash. I honestly get as excited for that breakfast the day after Thanksgiving as I do the big meal....
Grab the biggest spoon you can find and dig into this comforting Lentil Shepherd’s Pie. Made with a savory lentil filling and cheesy mashed potatoes on top, it’s no wonder why many of us consider this to be the ultimate comfort food. Other comfort food favorites that are always a hit include The Best Vegan Lasagna, “Chicken” Broccoli Rice Casserole and Vegan Pot Pie. The mix of hearty lentils, cooked veggies, tons of herbs and spices, and of course some help from a few sauces make each bite taste vibrant, balanced, and savory....
4.63 28 Published Apr 17, 2017, Updated Jun 12, 2023 Most of the smoothie recipes on EBF use frozen banana as the base because it gives smoothies that perfect thick and creamy texture. I still use bananas for smoothies occasionally, but lately I’ve been experimenting with using frozen veggies like zucchini and cauliflower instead. Frozen Banana vs. Frozen Veggies Zucchini works great, but I feel like frozen cauliflower is the new banana when it comes to making smoothies super thick and creamy....
4.38 29 Published Apr 22, 2024, Updated Sep 20, 2024 When I think of shrimp cocktail I immediately think of a fancy dinner party with cold shrimp and cocktail sauce for dipping, but this recipe doesn’t involve cocktail sauce at all. It’s more like a shrimp salsa or like a gazpacho soup studded with shrimp. Traditionally Mexican shrimp cocktail is made with a tomato juice mix like V8 or Clamato juice (tomato juice mixed with calm juice)....
I start with a good boxed brownie mix. For something like this, where there are a lot of flavor and texture components, it’s not worth making a homemade brownie because no one will know the difference! One of the tricks to a great frozen dessert or ice cream cake, is making sure your layers are the right size so they soften at the same rate. You don’t want your brownie layer too thick, so I’ve found that brownie mixes that call for a 9×9 pan as the largest size option are perfect, when you cook them in a 9×13....
These Baked Egg Cups are perfectly adorable (not to mention fancy but easy), and they’d give you an excuse to buy those ramekins in the photo. My personal childhood favorite- this Chile Cheese Souffle Bake only takes about 5 minutes to whip up. You can prep it easily right before you bake it, or get it ready the night before. Baked Breakfast Taquitos. This is a personal favorite for both Kate and me, and pretty much everyone who has ever eaten them....
5 4 Published Feb 06, 2024, Updated Jul 17, 2024 Peanut butter and chocolate protein powder are blended together with almond milk, frozen banana and ice to create a creamy, frosty base for this shake. It’s then topped with chocolate chips, rice chex cereal, a drizzle of peanut butter and sprinkle of powdered sugar to top it all off. I’ve been making this every night for my post-dinner treat and I can’t get enough....
Can you believe this luxurious cashew cheese sauce is made from nuts? It’s true! Cashews, along with jalapeños, lemon juice, and seasonings, are blended into a creamy all-purpose vegan cheese sauce that you can serve with mac and cheese, nachos, and more. The consistency and flavors are so realistic, you’ll have a hard time believing it’s made from whole foods and pantry staple ingredients! Just like my Nacho Cheese Sauce, this spicy cashew cheese recipe has a touch of heat and smoky flavors thanks to a jalapeño pepper....
That is not a prettied-up version–it’s exactly what it looks like. It’s this fabulously charming little town (actually, the oldest settlement in Louisiana) with a historic district where you just stroll around and pop in and out of little shops and restaurants. There’s almost always something going on, the people are friendly (one lady, complete stranger, offered my dad some cracklins when he asked him what they were. Turns out they’re pieces of fried pork fat....
Start by melting butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup in a sauce pan. When it melts into a silky caramel, you’ll stir in a little flour and oats. The batter is a more runny consistency the warmer it is. As it comes off the heat and cools a little, it becomes a little thicker. You’ll drop teeny tiny little mounds on a baking sheet covered in parchment and you’ll need to space them out quite a bit....
4.46 66 Published Sep 30, 2021, Updated Jul 22, 2024 This meal is vegan, but honestly you can serve this to meat-eaters and no one will miss the meat! The combination of oven-roasted butternut squash, mushrooms, tempeh and the delicious tamari marinade is just so dang delicious! This is a great recipe if you’ve been wanting to try tempeh or just want to add a plant-based meal to your week....
It starts with melted butter and chocolate. How could anything that starts with melted butter and chocolate not end well? And like I mentioned, just stir in the dry ingredients by hand. That actually makes this recipe really quick and easy, no messy beaters and butter fluffing. Fill up your cute little jars. These are the same jars we use for our Pie in a Jar. The cupcakes will rise and you need room for both the frosting and the ganache, so fill them no more than 1/2 way full....
The best white cake recipe you will make! So my last post was a recipe for a gorgeous coconut cake (winter cake). The base for that cake is my classic white cake, for which I’m sharing the recipe here. White cake is one of those cake recipes that I didn’t particularly like for a long time. I love how beautifully white it was, but the texture was something I wasn’t fond of – gummy and somehow dry at the same time....
