As odd as it sounds, I find that as long as I have a good serving of protein first thing in the morning, I make better dietary choices all day long. This Sugar Cookie Overnight Protein Oatmeal and these Peanut Butter Protein Bars are two of my favorite easy ways to add extra protein to my breakfasts, and these lightly sweet, nutty oatmeal protein cookies have quickly become another. With 6 grams of protein per cookie, these cookies energize my body and keep me full all morning long (so do these Peanut Butter Protein Cookies)....

FavoritePinShare Tangy and sweet, this soft blueberry buckle is a great choice for breakfast or dessert! It’s a buttery, moist cake with juicy blueberries in every bite! Looking for more sweet cakes to have in the morning with a cup of coffee? Clementine cake, banana coffee cake, and glazed lemon pound cake are all must-try treats! They’re great for adding a little sunshine to your day. Old-Fashioned Blueberry Buckle Recipe If you’ve never had a buckle before, prepare to be amazed!...

FavoritePinShare This crockpot Olive Garden chicken is to die for! The juicy and tender chicken cooked with some pasta is insanely delicious! Plus, it’s super easy which is a total win-win! I love an easy and delicious crockpot meal! If you want to try more meals like this, you should start with Soup, this Beef and Broccoli, and this amazing Lasagna! Crockpot Olive Garden Chicken (with Pasta!) I love a recipe that I can whip up at the last minute and still have it taste delicious!...

Just reading the name of this dessert already makes my heart sing. It’s a cupcake-shaped cheesecake with a whole Oreo cookie at the bottom. What a heavenly treat, indeed! Whoever came up with the idea of using an Oreo cookie to make a cheesecake crust deserves an award. With this nifty little hack, the effort in baking a cheesecake is cut in half. So, are you ready for some bite-sized cheesecake goodness?...

There’s just something special about beef that’s been cooked low and slow. This oven braised beef is of no exception. You’ll want to save this recipe for a slow weekend, when you can afford to spend a few quiet hours at home while this beef bubbles away in the oven. But boy is it worth the wait. The beef is fall-off-your-fork tender. Don’t let the short ingredients list fool you - it might have simple flavours but it still packs a flavour punch....

Simply throw all the ingredients in a Crockpot and come home to a warm, tasty bowl of comfort. There’s nothing like a steaming bowl of tender potatoes and a rich chicken soup base to instantly warm your body, mind, and soul. Crockpot Potato Soup It’s the perfect comfort food when you want something hearty but don’t want to spend all day in the kitchen. The slow cooker is one of my all-time favorite kitchen tools....

Brown butter peanut butter blossom cookies are the next-level version of a peanut butter cookie that’s so ubiquitous, I have memories of the mothers of my kindergarten classmates baking them for our annual Christmas party. In theory, peanut butter blossoms have everything going for them in the cookie department. They’re easy, their combination of chocolate and peanut butter is timeless and ever satisfying.They eliminate the difficult choice between candy or cookies for dessert....

FavoritePinShare Pepperoni pizza dip is ooey-gooey cheese mixed with flavorful pizza seasonings and topped with delicious pepperoni. It is baked until it’s hot and bubbly, and it will be the perfect appetizer at any party! Dips are the perfect appetizer for every kind of get-together! If you like the idea of this pepperoni dip, then you must try this 5-minute dip, this loaded ranch dip, and this yummy buffalo chicken dip....

FavoritePinShare Turn leftover pie crust into perfect buttery and flakey pie crust cookies. Roll and shape using fun cookie cutters then simply sprinkle with sweet cinnamon and sugar. We LOVE pie at our house and we have so many favorite flavors that we make year-round. I always use my Grandma’s pie crust recipe. My kids love this strawberry pie in the Springtime, and this chocolate pie for the holidays. What Are Pie Crust Cookies?...

FavoritePinShare This pistachio pudding salad is a super easy and delicious dessert made with only 5 ingredients! Sweet and simple and bursting with pineapple, pistachio and marshmallow flavors, you will have a new favorite dessert salad after you try this recipe! Pistachio is so unique but has that unforgettable flavor! For more pistachio flavored dessert ideas, try Pistachio Cream Bars or No Bake Pistachio Cream Pie. The Best Ever Pistachio Pudding Salad It has been warming up around these parts!...

FavoritePinShare Sausage rolls are perfectly flaky, savory, and absolutely delicious! The best appetizer or snack, these sausage rolls will for sure be a hit among your party guests! Whether you dip them or eat them plain, these sausage rolls are SOO GOOD. In fact, if you love these sausage rolls then go ahead and try these other appetizers like these Sliders, Smokies, or these yummy Meatballs. Sausage Rolls are the BEST I love food that is a mini snack that I can stack up on my plate!...

You need to make this savory pumpkin appetizer at some point in the next 1.5 months. I’ll let you choose the occasion—Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, office Christmas party, New Year’s, or It’s Tuesday and I’m Feeling Fancy—but pretty please do not let the holidays slip away before you try it. Just like Whipped Feta Crostini, It’s creamy and toasty and tastes like something you’d eat at a sparkly cocktail party where your dress looks fabulous on you and everyone is laughing at your jokes....

The dough can be made ahead, then stored in the fridge until you’re ready to bake them. It’s always a good idea to have some on hand in case some unexpected visitors show up. Homemade cookies are one of the best ways to surprise your visitors. They’re especially great when they’re hot out of the oven! Serve these cookies with a glass of sweet tea, and you’re ready to host any gathering at the drop of a hat....

Hello, garlic lovers, this Roasted Garlic Aioli is for you! Creamy, garlicky and packed with umami flavor. Serve it on burgers, veggies or as a dip for McCain® fries! Happy Memorial Day! I hope you are kickin’ off the summer season in a backyard full of your favorite people and delicious food. I’m excited because Tim will be doing most of the cooking on the grill! Think burgers, steaks, hot dogs and grilled corn....

Despite my penchant for creating lower-guilt versions of classic dishes, the “light” versions of certain foods cause me immediate skepticism. Dip falls into this category. Fear not, fellow healthy dip skeptics! This roasted red pepper dip is beyond satisfying, even for us real-deal dip lovers. Despite a short and nutritious ingredient list, the flavors here are bold and bright. A vibrant blend of roasted red peppers, fresh basil, garlic, and salty Parmesan cheese, this dip is full on flavor and low on fat....

FavoritePinShare Salted Caramel Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies are the most perfect and soft chocolate chip cookies stuffed with ooey gooey caramel and topped with sea salt! No chilling required!! I have something exciting to share with you today! I am so proud of my brother for the release of his new book, All Parents Must Go!, I know you are going to love it!! It is beautifully illustrated and it has such a fun story that my boys absolutely loved....

This sauteed mushrooms recipe is a simple side you’ll want to serve with just about everything! Unlike oven roasted mushrooms, this sauteed version frees up your oven for other dishes. Plus, these garlic butter mushrooms have beautiful caramelization that you just don’t get from the oven method. And even if you’ve done it before, I think you’re going to love my method — let me show you how to saute mushrooms for maximum savory flavor and perfect texture....

These bacon cheese scones are fluffy on the inside, golden and lightly crisp at the edges, and if the words “bacon” and “cheddar” don’t cause you to hold your breath for a moment, then…well, I’m actually not sure I believe you. About These Savory Scones Whenever I travel, my favorite morning bites are often the warm pastries and bagels we pick up and eat at small cafe tables. Of all the treats behind the shiny bakery case, scones are one of my absolute favorites....

This sale is special because it is site-wide and you can score discounts on products that rarely go on sale (perfume and skincare are two big ones). Over the last few years, I’ve had a lot of fun (too much fun according to my bank account) testing out different skincare, makeup, and hair products. I look for items that are long-lasting, good-quality, and (unless it is something truly magical) are fairly-priced compared to the market....

FavoritePinShare Sheet Pan Thai Glazed Salmon with Vegetables is an incredible all in one meal that has the best flavor. Melt in your mouth Salmon gets glazed with a sweet thai sauce and is surrounded by crisp and tender veggies. This meal is a winner! I am bringing you an incredible salmon recipe today that you are going to go crazy for! February is American Heart Month and it is so important to eat foods that are good for your heart....