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FavoritePinShare Sometimes I feel like I buy bananas just to let them site on the counter and get over-ripe. Does anyone else have that issue? Once you try this amazing cookie recipe, you will never throw away an over-ripe banana again!Let’s start out with some of the ingredients. Whole wheat flour, oats, bananas, walnuts…. these are healthy right? Oh I guess I should tell you about the dark chocolate chunks that are packed into these to make them out of this world!...

Beef Quesadillas are a simple, easy, and savory, loaded with steak and cheese, fresh peppers, onions, and a savory blend of spices! This easy beef quesadilla recipe uses simple ingredients and comes together in just under 20 minutes for a fun dinner your family will love. Favorite Recipe for Quesadillas My family loves quesadilla night, and once you try this beef quesadillas recipe, it is so easy to see why!...

A sip! Just a sip. Pretend we are in the kitchen together, and I’m offering it to you. You’ll be a Beet Smoothie believer too, I can feel it. Since I don’t have this luxury, I’m going to call on our virtual circle of trust and assure you that this Beet Smoothie is creamy, sweet, and scrumptious. Like their cousins sweet potatoes and carrots, beets have a natural sweetness that makes them a good choice for dessert and breakfast endeavors (in addition to the classic Beet Salad)....

My Birria Tacos recipe will blow your mind with flavor. The birria stew is deeply flavorful, while the quesatacos are crisp, cheesy, and totally mouthwatering. Sweet, mildly spicy, and filled with fall-apart tender chuck roast and Mexican cheese, you will savor every bite and want to share them with everyone! Birria Taco Recipe Whether you call them birria tacos, quesabirria tacos, or quesatacos, this recipe is amazing. One bite into the crispy shell dipped in delicious beef birria sauce, and you will be completely hooked on these tacos....

FavoritePinShare Blackened Cajun shrimp tacos with avocado salsa are made with so many fresh ingredients, and the blackened cajun shrimp takes it to the next level with flavor! These are some healthy and delicious tacos you have got to try! I love any kind of tacos… They are all so delicious, and there are so many different ones to try. Check out some of my favorites like these Carne Asada Tacos, these yummy Best Ever Birria Tacos, or these Beef Brisket Tacos!...

An oldie but a goodie, meatloaf is a timeless dish that never disappoints. Here’s an easy recipe that will give Boston Market a run for its money. Whenever I’m dining at Boston Market, I make it a point to order the meatloaf. It’s wonderfully moist, juicy, and absolutely delicious. But it’s not like I can go there all the time whenever I got a hankering for meatloaf! When the craving strikes, I can always turn to this easy copycat recipe....

Today’s post is dedicated to my dear friend Laural, one of my best taste testers for this blog. Laural and I work together and the other day she was complaining about beans. She said that she loves beans, but they make her feel bloated. I told her that I had the perfect recipe for her, and promised to send it to her as soon as possible. However, since these days my whole life revolves around this blog (even our weekly menu is based on the blog), I decided to make a post for those delicious Brazilian Style Beans so I can share it not only with Laural, but with all of you!...

As you might have guessed, brookies are a combination of brownies and cookies. With these squares, you get two desserts in one. The only thing missing is a glass of warm milk. This 2-in-1 bar is insanely chewy, fudgy, and super chocolatey! It’s definitely over-the-top, but not overwhelming, either. It’s the ultimate chocolate lover’s treat. So if you, like me, are obsessed with chocolate, what are you waiting for? Let the baking commence....

FavoritePinShare This Brown Gravy is quick and easy with no drippings needed! It’s made with beef broth and bullion, giving it a rich deep flavor and it’s ready in under 10 minutes. It’s the perfect addition to any protein or on top of a mountain of mashed potatoes. I love meat and potatoes for dinner. I grew up in that part of the country where that was a common meal, and I really do just love it!...

Another name for this recipe (in addition to “that one side dish no one could stop eating”) would be “Brussels Sprouts Gratin.” Gratins or au gratin or, if we are being REALLY fancy, gratinée are catch-all terms for something (usually vegetables) baked in a shallow dish (often called a gratin dish) with a lid of cheesy, crispy something (usually breadcrumbs and Gruyère cheese) baked on top. Sound familiar? Gratins are a casserole!...

But since butter only lasts for 4 months in the fridge, I like to freeze it instead, to preserve its lifespan for much longer. Yup, you read that right! Butter keeps well in the freezer, as long as you store it properly. What’s even better is that freezing butter won’t affect its taste or texture at all. The only issue, if you can even call it that, is that it takes a while to soften....

This cauliflower chicken fried rice will satisfy your takeout craving with a healthy and delicious stir fry, loaded with vegetables and protein. It’s based on my (vegetarian) cauliflower fried rice recipe, except this time I used classic peas and carrots instead of bell peppers — but if you’re low carb, it’s easy to make that swap to make this dish more keto-friendly. Ingredients You’ll Need This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for cauliflower chicken fried rice, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options....

If you’re feeling down and stuck in a recipe rut (pasta again?), this healthy, creamy pasta is going to give you a new way to enjoy ingredients that you’ve likely become intimately acquainted with over the last week—I’m looking at you, dry pasta and canned beans. The big difference with this cavatelli and broccoli recipe is how it uses the ingredients. Think of it as an attitude adjustment, turned delicious, comforting dinner....

I’ve been holding out on you. Remember when I told you all the different ways you can use this easy Cherry Pie Filling? I left out the best one of all: cherry bars. Can you blame me for wanting to keep these easy cherry bars to myself? Just look at that drippy glaze (similar to the one used on these Strawberry Oatmeal Bars), crunchy almonds, and juicy homemade cherry pie filling!...

FavoritePinShare Chocolate brownie cheesecake – the ultimate cheesecake for chocolate lovers! It has a fudgy brownie bottom topped with a rich and creamy chocolate cheesecake, chocolate ganache, and whipped cream. Chocoholics rejoice! These are the recipes for you! If you’re wanting more rich and decadent chocolate desserts, you’ve got to try chocolate lava cake, German chocolate pie, or these classic chocolate cupcakes! They’re all so irresistible, you won’t be able to get enough!...

FavoritePinShare Chocolate crinkle cookies are classic chocolate cookies with a decadent chewy texture. The crinkle top on these rich fudgy cookies has a sweet sugar coating making them everyone’s favorite holiday cookie! Chocolate is definitely my flavor of choice. If you love chocolate treats as I do, you will love these chocolate crinkle cookies. And you’ll definitely want to try some of my favorite chocolate recipes. This death by chocolate cheesecake is incredible and my chocolate pie is always requested at the holidays!...

FavoritePinShare Chocolate Peppermint Gingersnaps are soft and chewy chocolate gingersnaps with a hint of vanilla and peppermint mixture baked to perfection, then dipped in a creamy white chocolate and coated with coarse peppermint candies. Perfect for the holiday season! Such a fun twist on these traditional chocolate peppermint gingersnaps. When putting together your cookie exchange plates here are a few other cookies that will add a variety of fun to it Chocolate Snowball Cookies, Christmas Gooey Butter Cookies or these White Chocolate Cherry Cranberry Cookies....

FavoritePinShare Cinnamon Roll Cookies are a sweet and savory cookie, rolled in a cinnamon buttery filling baked until puffy then drizzled with a sweet glaze frosting. These holiday cookies won’t last long! A simple twist on your classic cinnamon roll dessert. If you love cinnamon rolls try this Cinnamon Roll Breadtwists, Quick and Easy Cinnamon Rolls or Cinnamon Roll Pancakes. Cinnamon Roll Cookies These cinnamon roll cookies are my own personal heaven!...

FavoritePinShare Fresh romaine and cherry tomatoes get tossed with a delicious asiago caesar dressing. Topped with shaved parmesan cheese and croutons, this is a delicious and classic salad that makes the perfect side! Caesar Salad is my personal favorite. I make it almost every week! So I am shocked that I haven’t posted it on the blog until now. There is just something about the crisp romaine, cherry tomatoes, croutons, and parmesan that I love together....

FavoritePinShare Classic Hummingbird Cake is a soft and tender cake that is loaded with tropical flavors including banana and pineapple. Plus it’s perfectly spiced with a hint of cinnamon. All covered with a luscious, smooth cream cheese frosting. Be prepared for this to become your new favorite cake! Enjoy all of the flavors of the tropics with this Classic Jamaican cake recipe. Loaded up with tropical flavors of bananas and pineapple this cake is perfectly tender....