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Asparagus season is preciously short. Every year, I spend the last several weeks of winter impatiently awaiting its arrival. As soon as it’s here, I fill our menu with this easy Asparagus Tart, Baked Lemon Chicken with asparagus, this asparagus Vegan Risotto, any of these asparagus recipes, and of course today’s easy asparagus soup. Not only does this creamy asparagus soup celebrate one of the best, most precious vegetables of the season, it does so in a way that manages to be healthy and comforting at the same time, which suits my March mood....

FavoritePinShare This Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is light and fluffy with just the right amount of silky smooth frosting on top. If you have ripe bananas, this is the way to eat them up! Hey Friends! Melanie here again from Garnish & Glaze. So I am pretty much the worst at judging how many bananas to buy. Either we run out too soon or we have way too many that all seem to ripen at the same time....

Bisquick banana muffins are not only seriously delicious but also a breeze to make. Whether I’m in the mood for a sweet breakfast or a hearty snack, homemade banana bread or muffins are my number one choice. Bisquick Banana Muffins Now, if you think these glorious treats require a lot of time and effort, think again. The recipe I’m about to share with you is so easy, even the most inexperienced baker can do it....

FavoritePinShare Boston Cream Cake is an American classic sure to win you over. It’s a decadent light, fluffy cake, filled with a vanilla custard and topped with a rich chocolate ganache. This is the perfect finish to a nice fancy dinner at home. Serve after these incredible Air Fryer Steaks, Parmesan Roasted Potatoes, Caesar Salad and Homemade Parker House Rolls. The Best Boston Cream Cake This insanely delicious cake is also known as Boston Cream Pie!...

(This post is sponsored by Nature Valley, but the recipe, pictures and opinions are my own! Thank you for supporting the brands that make this blog happen!) This Acai Bowl will give you all the energy you need PLUS MOOOORE! Just imagine me writing this right now, very wired, at almost 12am, with all the energy in the world because I decided to have one of these bowls for dinner!...

While I can’t say I’ve progressed in every area since high school, in the breakfast department, I’ve made serious life improvements. Back then, most of my mornings began with a two-pack of frosted Pop-Tarts, eaten cold right out of the foil packet on the way to school. It’s little surprise that I was ravenous by lunch. I want to reach back in time and hand that girl a bag of Protein Balls....

Throughout my years of blogging, I’ve made it a point to create new and exciting healthy butternut squash recipes. Butternut squash makes an ideal side dish for family dinners and potlucks, a substantial addition to a main dish, and the most creamy and flavorful soups. While the list below is full of delicious butternut squash recipes, I’m always looking for new ways to incorporate this tasty veggie (maybe I’ll create some mashed butternut squash recipes or a healthy butternut squash mac and cheese!...

FavoritePinShare Easy to make carrot patch miniature bundt cakes (or cupcakes) complete with a chocolate frosting glaze, oreo “dirt” and miniature frosting carrots with green apple Twizzlers. Hey Recipe Critic readers! Chelsea from Chelsea’s Messy Apron bringing you a fun Easter dessert today! I couldn’t be more excited that it’s Spring and I have already started working on Spring meals, desserts, and especially all things Easter! When I thought of making miniature carrot patches, cupcakes first came to mind....

FavoritePinShare I love the holidays and especially all of the baking involved. It can be a busy time but baking in the kitchen is my happy place. I love baking delicious treats and giving them to neighbors. Some things that I bake in the kitchen become an instant favorite with the first bite. These Cherry Pie Sour Cream Crumb Bars fell into the instant favorite category. Instead of giving them to my neighbors I wanted to eat have them all for myself....

FavoritePinShare Chicken Tetrazzini Casserole is such a classic and comforting casserole. This is creamy, cheesy and hidden with fresh mushrooms and peas. Topped with parmesan cheese and crispy breadcrumbs this is the perfect casserole! I seriously love a good casserole. They are so comforting in the cooler months and I especially love that they can feed my entire family. Chicken tetrazzini is such a classic. It is hearty and full of creamy pasta with the yummy addition of mushrooms and peas....

FavoritePinShare Chili Lime Chicken Wings are BAKED chicken wings that are simple to make and loaded with flavor thanks to a mixture of chili sauce and fresh lime juice and zest. The skin is so crispy on these you won’t believe they aren’t fried! These chili lime chicken wings come together with minimal ingredients, and follow the instructions will give you the CRISPIEST BAKED chicken wings you have ever had! These baked wings are the perfect appetizer, snack or finger food....

Twelve months ago today, I baked an enormous pan of chicken enchiladas, washed them down with a lime margarita, and for some weird reason thought that The Universe might want to hear about it. Before you assume I’m a narcissist, do keep in mind that “The Universe” at this time consisted of my mother, my grandmother, and Ben’s aunt, all of whom are a) highly sympathetic and b) stuck with me....

I’m an avid snacker from way back. I’ve never been able to master getting all the way to my next meal without a little something to nosh on in between. And on those rare occasions that I do, I come down with a serious case of the hangries. As a result, I keep my house and my handbag well stocked with snack options. It’s just safer for everyone involved! A few years ago I discovered the wonder that is no bake snacks and I include at least one of these recipes in my meal prep each week....

I might not have an ugly sweater to show my spirit, but my food is ready for a holiday soiree. From Winter Salad, White Spiced Wine, and Feta Dip, as of late, my recipes all seem to be tinged with red and green and PLENTY of holiday spirit. Today’s cute little Christmas appetizer bites were made using one of my favorite easy appetizer hacks: mini phyllo shells Flakey, fully-baked phyllo dough that’s shaped for popping right into your mouth, these mini shells are an ideal vehicle for all sorts of sweet and savory ingredients....

FavoritePinShare I especially love to make other super easy homemade sauces like fry sauce and BBQ sauce to dip them in too! Chic Fil A Nuggets and Chic Fil A Sauce My family’s favorite fast food restaurant is Chick-fil-A. I think mostly because it is the one place we can all agree on. We all know we will always get consistently high quality food we love when we go there! So, when I found this recipe I hesitated at the thought that there was no way I could get them to taste as good!...

Homemade Cosmic Brownies Remember eating Little Debbie treats as a kid? When I was growing up, they were one of my favorites. My mom always baked treats at home, so whenever we got the chance for store-bought, it was truly a special occasion. Of course, now I always enjoy baking at home far more than the store-bought brands. But as a kid, those Little Debbie’s were a special treat. And now you can recreate these Intergalactic treats in your very own kitchen....

I think I’ve always wanted to use the word “chuck wagon” in a post. I can’t imagine a better recipe! Cowboy chicken is seasoned, seared chicken breasts smothered in a tasty mixture of black beans, Mexican-style corn, diced tomatoes, and cheese, all baked together until the cheese is melty, the chicken is juicy, and your kitchen smells amazing. Serve cowboy chicken with Instant Pot Brown Rice (or cauliflower rice) for an all-in-one healthy alternative meal....

The holidays are a time for family, friends, traditions, and…getting away with eating dessert for breakfast. For whatever reason (not that I’m complaining), coffee cake always seems to get a pass at the breakfast table. A slice of streusel-topped Apple Coffee Cake at 8 a.m. is socially acceptable. Meanwhile, try eating a slice of Caramel Apple Cake in front of your mother for breakfast and a lecture might ensure. To avoid confrontation this holiday season, bake up a cranberry coffee cake bundt for Christmas brunch....

FavoritePinShare This Creamy Taco Salad is the ultimate fun party meal for game day. It’s simple, perfect for a crowd, and oh so delicious! Hi all! It’s Becky from The Cookie Rookie back with another fun and easy (SUPER EASY) recipe! I’m a new mom, so at our house we are all about making meals as simple as possible. That being said, every Sunday is still filled with football, and that means good food is a must....

FavoritePinShare Perfect Air Fryer Bacon is crisp, full of flavor and ready in 10 minutes! No more waiting forever for bacon to cook or getting half of it raw, the other half burnt. It’s just perfect every time. Pair this super crispy, easy bacon with Incredible Blueberry Buttermilk Breakfast Cake, Quick 45 Minute Cinnamon Rolls, or The Best Ever German Oven Pancake for a divine breakfast in no time! Quick and Easy Air Fryer Bacon Okay, first thing first....