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This rich, thick, and creamy soup with plump rounds of gnocchi, tender chunks of chicken, and a sneaky number of vegetables, is a healthy take on the Olive Garden chicken gnocchi soup that was the pinnacle of my high school dining experience (along with this Broccoli Cheddar Soup that’s reminiscent of Panera’s). When you are 15, does it get much better than soup made with primarily heavy cream and a side of all-you-can-eat breadsticks to go with it?...

FavoritePinShare These chocolate cupcakes with cream cheese cookie dough frosting are so rich and moist you will feel immediate happiness when you take your first bite! Or at least I do! You will be so glad you took the time to make these super special cupcakes! For more chocolate and cream cheese combinations try these Chocolate zucchini cupcakes with chocolate cream cheese frosting, Cream Cheese Brownies, Hersheys Cheesecake Brownies, and Chocolate pumpkin cupcakes with cinnamon pumpkin cream cheese frosting....

Of all the healthy snack recipes I make, energy balls are the ones I come back to most. Between my go-to Oatmeal Energy Balls and specialty flavors (like Pumpkin Energy Balls, Fig Almond Energy Balls, and Ginger Cookie Healthy Energy Balls), I’ve made a small hipster cafe’s worth of energy bites and protein ball recipes over the years. They’re simple to make. Simply pulse in a food processor and roll—it doesn’t get much easier than that!...

FavoritePinShare This densely soft Cinnamon Apple Bread is filled with fall flavor and packed with sweetened apples and walnuts. Serve this easy-to-make treat with breakfast or for a snack. For other delicious bread recipes try this Banana Bread Crumb Cake, some Pistachio Zucchini Bread, or even this Lemon Almond Poppyseed Bread. Cinnamon Apple Bread This cinnamon sweet bread is filled with fall essence and if the season had a taste this cake-like bread would be it....

FavoritePinShare Ice cream cake is the best of both worlds…ice cream in the form of a cake! This cookies and cream ice cream cake is exploding with layers of oreo cookies, ice cream, and gooey fudge sauce. Everyone loves an easy no-bake dessert! This cookies and cream ice cream is a favorite in the summertime and comes together so easily. Some of my other favorite easy no-bake desserts are this cheesecake, this pie, and these cookies....

FavoritePinShare There is no better way to ring in the holidays than this Cranberry Orange Cheesecake. It’s infused with a cranberry sauce that takes this dessert to another level, and is sure to be the talk of your party! It’s no secret I love cheesecake. If you have hesitated making cheesecake for any reason, I’m here to change your mind! I take the mystery out of cheesecake with my step by step instructions....

FavoritePinShare Creamy White Chicken Chili. An easy to make chicken chili recipe that is loaded up with juicy, tender bites of chicken, white beans, green chiles and jalapeno. All in a flavorful, creamy broth. Hi everyone, Serene from House of Yumm back today with one of my family’s all time favorite meal! Chili. Chili tends to make it on my meal plan at least once a week. But it’s ok, because I have a variety of types that I make....

The biggest challenge with oven baked bacon-wrapped chicken breast has always been to crisp up the bacon and make it render as much fat as possible. If you’ve tried it, you know it’s practically impossible. The bacon always comes out kinda soft, kinda fatty and chewy. But here is a little trick to fix that problem in a matter of two minute: sear your bacon-wrapped breasts before baking. After some trial and error I ended up using the very same approach I use to make my popular Crispy Oven Roasted Chicken Breast and other recipes....

FavoritePinShare Crispy, tender and juicy parmesan crusted chicken over the most incredible creamy lemon garlic pasta! This is a must make meal! My baby is turning two in just a few months. I am seriously crying big ugly tears over it! ? We all absolutely adore her and she is so much fun. Every month that she grows I want time to stop because she says the cutest little things. We chase her around the house and she runs as fast as her little legs can go and says, “Wun!...

There is a lot to love about this queso dip recipe. It’s flavorful (so many ways to eat it!), it’s made in the slow cooker, and perhaps best of all? (Naturally keto) Crock Pot queso dip is made with just three (!!) ingredients, which take all of 2 minutes to throw together! It’s the perfect appetizer for game days, potlucks, holiday parties, or — let’s be real — just any simple Taco Tuesday....

This recipe for crockpot mashed potatoes is based on the mashed potatoes my mom makes every Thanksgiving. The ingredients of the original recipe (based off of the Pioneer Woman) are, in my mom’s words, you don’t want to know. Today’s crockpot version is based on my mom’s, in combination with my top-rated, lightened-up Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes. They aren’t healthy per se (because let’s be honest—no one wants healthy mashed potatoes on Thanksgiving), but they are more balanced....

In my case, the “wherever” is Wisconsin, a few thousand miles north of the Florida escape Ben and I originally were slated to take this weekend. Unfortunately, he had to have an unplanned foot surgery, and since neither of us could picture him crutching down the beach, we decided to save our trip for a later date. I originally booked our tickets at 11:45 p.m. from the comfort of my bed....

From everything peanut, to peach treats and pumpkin delicacies, you’ll soon be a dessert expert with these fourteen desserts that start with P. 1. Parfait A parfait is usually a layered dessert made with cream, fresh fruit, and cake or granola. They’re often served in clear glass bowls or cups so that you can see each and every delicious layer. They offer a lovely mix of flavors and textures, which is where the name comes in....

It’s made to look like a creepy graveyard, often with (gummy) worms peeking through its dirt-like surface. So this Oreo dessert won’t win awards for being appetizing. But once you get past that sinister appearance, you’ll realize it’s so good, you won’t want to share. This simple treat is made with cream cheese and vanilla filling sandwiched in between two layers of crushed Oreos. Dirt pudding is simple yet spectacular....

Sausage Rolls are easy to make in the air fryer. You only need to have a few ingredients on hand for this easy recipe. I love quick and easy appetizers, and these sausage rolls are one of the easiest to make. My other favorite appetizers are jalapeno poppers, potato skins, and bacon wrapped shrimp. Ingredients Needed: puff pastry (frozen) sausage links (I like to use pre-made refrigerated) chopped red onion egg white olive oil spray...

FavoritePinShare Grilled Corn is a family favorite! It’s so easy to make this incredibly delicious side dish that you’ll have on repeat all summer long. Fire up the grill with these recipes: Juicy Grilled Garlic Turkey Burgers, Easy Grilled Pizza, or this Grilled Caesar Salad. Easy Grilled Corn Hi guys! Natasha here from Salt & Lavender. I am so excited for grilling season! I admit our family is kinda nuts and we grill year-round (yes, I even send my husband out there when it’s snowing), but there a few things more enjoyable than a good summer BBQ in my opinion....

FavoritePinShare This homemade chocolate sauce has the perfect chocolate flavor and the smooth texture is to die for. It goes on just about anything and is so simple to make! Homemade sauces are the way to go! They make every dessert so much better. Try drizzling this on some chocolate cake, ice cream, or even these delicious dessert nachos. Homemade Chocolate Sauce Forget the store-bought sauce! Stay away from that and make this homemade chocolate sauce instead....

FavoritePinShare This pork seasoning is the perfect blend of delicious spices. It only takes about 5 minutes to whip up and will elevate your meals for months to come! Homemade seasonings are so easy and delicious! I always like to keep my favorites on hand like this taco seasoning, this seasoning salt or this delicious homemade chicken seasoning! They are perfect for any recipes but in the summer I especially love to use them for grilling!...

Our wedding cake was strawberry, so every year on our anniversary, I like to make a strawberry dessert to celebrate (cheers to Strawberry Pie!). This classic fresh Strawberry Cake is my move when I want something extra special (it’s truly divine and 1,000% worth the effort). When I want a fab dessert fast (ahem, anytime I am hosting or craving cake in general), I make this easy strawberry cake recipe....

FavoritePinShare Garlic Mushroom Noodles is an easy side that goes well with grilled chicken, pork chops or asian mains. Silky smooth egg noodles are tossed in a quick sauce with sauteed mushrooms and lots of golden garlic! Hey there, this is Richa from My Food Story and we are huge fans of everything garlic, and these garlic mushroom noodles are the perfect celebration of that! This is such an easy recipe that you’ll be making it again and again....