This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Blue Diamond®. The opinions and text are all mine. If you’ve been following this blog for a while, you know I’m a huge fan of appetizer boards. Not only are they visually appealing, but they are also versatile, and you can use them as pre-dinner nibbles or as the main event in a cocktail party. In past posts, I’ve shared a few tutorials for cheese boards, a DIY bruschetta bar, and a guide on how to put together a crudité platter....

FavoritePinShare These triangle-shaped hamantaschen cookies are perfectly soft and filled with delicious jams and a homemade poppyseed filling. Step up your game and impress your guests with this unique and flavorful dessert! I love making fun and unique desserts that I can use at holidays or special gatherings. Try out my easy creme brûlée, these Neiman Marcus bars, or this delicious pound cake. What IS Hamantaschen? Before diving into any baking, you should know a little about what exactly the recipe is....

FavoritePinShare Homemade applesauce is a simple way to incorporate all of the apples that I have in my fridge! PLUS as a bonus, my kids are more inclined to eat something so simple! Homemade applesauce is so versatile! You can serve it at breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert or you can use it as a quick snack or make your own to add to recipes that use it as an ingredient!...

Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff is the ideal recipe for when you are any mix of: This recipe is easy to prepare and leaves you only one dish (the Instant Pot) to wash at the end. (Looking for other one-pot winners? Check out this 15 Healthy Instant Pot Recipes post for more inspiration!) It’s also fast. As much as I love my original recipe for Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff, I don’t always have time to wait for it to cook....

Like Chicken and Biscuits (a casserole-style baked version), chicken and dumplings is a hug-you-from-the-inside classic that never goes out of style. Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings is its slow cooker cousin; make it when you have your planning life together or want to get the bulk of your cooking done earlier in the day. When you need dinner faster—or want one less pan to wash since the Instant Pot is an all-in-one situation—today’s pressure cooker chicken and dumplings is here for you....

FavoritePinShare Instant Pot Salsa Verde Chicken Tacos are a family favorite weeknight meal! The flavorful chicken is so quick and easy to make and can be topped with an endless possibility of toppings. Instant Pot meals are so quick and easy and perfect for busy nights! Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken, Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli, and Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo Pasta are a few of our favorites! Everyone is in need of another healthy, quick, and easy meal, right?...

These gluten-free low carb almond flour biscuits are special to me for several reasons. (Much less healthy) biscuits were one of the first baked goods I learned to make when I was twelve, and decades later, these buttery keto biscuits (with a paleo option, too) were one of the first keto recipes my oldest daughter helped me make in the kitchen. But let me be real for a second… the number ONE reason that this is one of my favorite almond flour recipes is that they are so darn simple, with only a few ingredients and super quick prep!...

This post is sponsored by ChocZero. All opinions are my own and I only share products I personally love. Thanks for supporting the brands that make this site possible! These are the best keto truffles I’ve ever made – I’m so excited for you to try these for the holidays (or anytime), for yourself or for a gift! While these healthy truffles are sure to impress, this sugar-free healthy truffle recipe is actually quite simple and made with just 4 basic ingredients....

I know you’re excited about this keto spaghetti squash alfredo, because who doesn’t love alfredo?! It was one of my favorite meals as a kid, and thankfully, with this healthy chicken alfredo recipe, it’s still a family favorite! It’s got all of the classic flavors, but uses spaghetti squash as the keto noodles, a homemade alfredo sauce, and my trick for perfect baked chicken breast, so you can easily cut carbs and keep this recipe light....

This post is sponsored by Atkins. All opinions are my own and I only share products I personally love. Thanks for supporting the brands that make this site possible! I’m obsessed with this low carb zucchini spaghetti recipe! It has all the flavors of the wheat pasta dish you love, but zucchini noodles spaghetti has a lot fewer carbs. And, I’m a fan of anything that turns veggies into comfort food....

At first, I didn’t fully comprehend (or appropriately respect) the cheesehead fervor. I’d ask a friend to go to a movie on Sunday afternoon, only to be met with a look of disbelief. Didn’t I know that the Packers were playing at the same time as the proposed matinee? And really, what movie theater had the nerve to screen anything other than the Packers at game time anyway? If Ben and I went out to eat during a Packers game, it was common, accepted practice for our server to stop by our table only at commercial breaks; otherwise, she’d be with the rest of the wait staff, watching the game in the restaurant bar....

Low carb casseroles are one of my favorite dinners, because they require making just one dish – instead of separate entrees and low carb side dishes. And during zucchini season, this low carb chicken zucchini casserole recipe is sure to become a favorite as a meal by itself. (Also try cheesy zucchini gratin if you want a zucchini casserole that’s a side dish only.) If you’ve made a low carb zucchini casserole before and it turned out watery, don’t be so quick to dismiss this one....

This rich low carb keto pizza sauce recipe makes the perfect sweet and savory base for all your favorite toppings! It takes just a few ingredients you probably already keep in your pantry… and in minutes, it’s ready to add to classic keto pizza, or other keto pizza crust recipes like cauliflower crust, chicken crust, and zucchini pizza crust! Anytime you want pizza on keto, you’ll want this sauce at the ready....

FavoritePinShare Maple Plant Butter (Three Ways!) is a smooth, creamy plant based butter that spreads perfectly over a piece of fresh bread and melts into all the cracks! You won’t be able to live without it! Maple Plant Butter (3 Ways!) People around the world are embracing plant-based foods for both health and ethical reasons. I have teamed up with Upfield – the leader in plant-based nutrition (you may know them from their brands like Country Crock, I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter or Flora) – to give you a delicious maple plant butter that is healthier for you and better for the earth....

Chicken breast isn’t exactly my number one choice of meat, but this recipe has completely changed my mind. A blend of mayo, parmesan, and seasonings guarantees unbelievably moist and tender chicken that literally melts in your mouth. This is chicken heaven! Sure, it’s not the healthiest way to cook chicken, but come on, live a little! Indulge yourself once in a while. Trust me, it’s worth every calorie. Do you know what else makes this dish a must-try?...

FavoritePinShare Microwave Caramels are so incredibly easy to make and they turn out perfect! Soft chewy and perfect caramel texture made right in your microwave! We love all recipes that have caramel in them! Be sure to try these other caramel desserts: Salted Caramel Brownie Bites, Chocolate Caramel Fudge, or these Peanut Butter Caramel Chocolate Chip Bars. Microwave Caramels Heyyyyy it’s Tiffany from Creme de la Crumb! Can you believe Christmas is one week away?...

FavoritePinShare Mixed berry crisp is a colorful combination of fruit with a crunchy oat topping. These smaller individual portions baked in a ramekin make it easy to serve. The warm dessert tastes incredible topped with whipped cream or ice cream. Crisps are one of my favorite desserts to make in the summertime. Try this peach crisp or strawberry rhubarb crisp for more varieties this summer! Mixed Berry Crisp The best way to enjoy seasonal fruit, especially during the summer, is to make a hot and bubbly baked fruit crisp....

Enter for your chance to win a Movie Night Bundle with Popcorn, Candy, & Three of Your Favorite Movies! The deadline to enter is April 15th, 2020 at 11:59:59p.m Eastern Time. Most of us are stuck at home right now. Which makes it an excellent time to grab a blankie, cuddle up with your family, and watch movies! A BIG thanks to all of our healthcare workers, emergency personnel, food and grocery workers, truckers, police offers and other essential personnel who are currently keeping our world turning....

FavoritePinShare My favorite zucchini bread recipe is a sweet and savory, full of flavor, moist bread! Slice a piece of heaven and enjoy this delicious quick bread with your family and friends. Zucchini is in abundance right now and no better way than to enjoy fresh quick bread this season! Try this chocolate zucchini bread, blueberry zucchini bread or pistachio zucchini bread for more great zucchini recipes. Zucchini Bread Recipe I promise this is the only zucchini bread recipe that you will ever need!...

Nothing beats a warm bowl of clam chowder to warm you up on a cold, rainy evening. New England clam chowder is a creamy soup loaded with briny clams, silky potatoes, and smoky bacon. The broth is ultra-thick and flavored with heavy cream, to boot! It’s undoubtedly the ultimate comfort food. If you think clam chowder requires expert levels of cooking, think again! This recipe is insanely easy and comes together in no time!...