With the cold weather upon us, nothing beats a bowl of hot soup, like this delicious vegetable beef soup. This soup is a classic that never fails to satisfy. It’s got beef and an assortment of carefully selected vegetables. Pearl barley is included to add some additional texture and carbs. I love barley in my beef soup. The taste is clean and beefy. Homemade beef stock or beef broth would be absolutely ideal for this soup but they take time to make....
FavoritePinShare These Berry Swirl Cheesecake Bars are made with a lush, creamy layer of classic cheesecake. I’m serving today’s recipe over a simple golden cookie crust and then topping everything off with vibrant swirls of sweet berries! This is a rich but refreshing dessert that you’ll want to make for your family again and again! Cheesecake is known for being rich and decadent, but with the berry swirl that we’re adding today it’s also surprisingly refreshing!...
FavoritePinShare A little like mini pecan pies, these Pecan Tassies are easier to make and every bit as delicious. The flaky cream cheese crust with maple and pecan filling is a perfect combination for the holidays and totally addictive. From these Butter Pecan Cookies to these Best Ever Pecan Pie Bars and One Hour Caramel Pecan Sticky Buns, pecans are a definitely favourite around these parts. Pecan Tassies Recipe There are so many things that make pecan tassies so special and also unique....
FavoritePinShare These oatmeal chocolate chip bars are a delicious treat. They’re thick and chewy, full of sweet chocolate chips, and perfect for any occasion. Bonus that they’re very easy to make! We love making dessert bars as they’re usually easy to make and always fun to eat. If you agree, make sure to try these blueberry jam and these cherry pie bars! Easy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars If you like oatmeal cookies then you will LOVE these bars!...
I first tried lamb shanks when working at a Greek restaurant while I was in college — and I was blown away at how juicy and tender the meat was, but it was only recently that I experimented with how to cook lamb shanks myself. I’m so glad I did. These have deep and bold flavor, and are fall-apart tender. While the braised lamb shank recipe ingredient list may look long, it’s a lot of pantry staples that you probably already have....
If you’ve ever been to a Brazilian restaurant, you have undoubtedly seen Papaya Cream on the dessert menu. Hopefully, you’ve tried it, but, if not, this is your chance to make it at home and try something new and delicious. I guarantee you’ll love it! The good news is that you won’t have to turn the oven on. The ingredients are easy to find and you can have it on the table in less than 5 minutes!...
Looking for more recipes to use Thanksgiving leftovers? Don’t forget to check these out: Thanksgiving Leftover Turkey Nachos, Fricassee Leftover Turkey Sandwiches, Leftover Turkey Gumbo, Turkey and Mashed Potatoes Casserole and Mushroom and Turkey Risotto. A last minute hors d’oeuvres for your next party! Got leftover cranberry sauce? Save it for the next time you have guests (or even for Christmas) so you can make these delicious amouse-bouches. Because who can resist melted brie nested inside a cute and flaky pastry cup and topped with sweet-tangy cranberry sauce and crushed nuts?...
FavoritePinShare Topped with oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon, these baked pears make the perfect low-calorie cobbler-like treat! Serve them with a side of ice cream for a delicious dessert, or eat them in the morning with some yogurt for a perfectly sweet start to your day. Fall is one of my favorite seasons for baking! The house has finally cooled off enough to enjoy turning on the oven, and there are so many fresh fruits that taste even better baked....
There’s no need to count on the chain to provide you with this one-of-a-kind sauce, though! With this recipe, you can make as much of it as you like. The combination of sweet, creamy, tart, savory, and spicy flavors makes not just onion rings, but anything it touches 10 times more delicious. Sadly, Burger King hasn’t been able to supply unlimited amounts of this sauce since late 2019. But that’s okay, because you can easily replicate it at home....
Looking for an ideal gift to give your family and friends? Whether it’s the holidays or just a regular Sunday, this fudge makes the most excellent homemade present. Fudge is so wonderfully sweet, creamy, and chocolatey, and one bite is sure to capture your heart. Apart from the irresistible flavor and consistency, fudge has a long shelf life. This means you’ll get to enjoy it for days on end! It also couldn’t be easier to make....
FavoritePinShare Carrot cake meets coffee cake, and together they are a beautifully tasty concoction you won’t be able to resist. A delicious carrot cake base, cream cheese center, and crumb topping. I am a huge fan of coffee cake, even as a non-coffee drinker, I love the idea of a piece of cake with my morning beverage. Cake for breakfast. How fun. This particular coffee cake started with my favorite coffee cake recipe (Dream Coffee Cake), and I simply adjusted it to give it a fun spring makeover....
Oh, just look at that mozzarella oozing through the polpettone! Doesn’t it tempt you to try to lick the screen? It surely has that effect on me! 😋 This polpettone is everything you would want in a huge meatball: juicy, tender, flavorful and not only stuffed with cheese but also covered in it. Because go big or go home, right? And speaking of home… Back in São Paulo it is tradition to eat Italian food for lunch on Sundays....
Sometimes, a lady just needs a cookie. Whether it’s with coffee for breakfast, a mid-day pick-me-up, or a midnight snack attack, if you ask me, any time is cookie time. Working from home, I’m constantly surrounded by tempting treats, including, but not limited to: Whatever recipe I’m currently testing (I’m frequently working on variations of these decadent Brownie Bites).Ben’s bi-weekly batch of Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies.Or the four different flavors of ice cream I have tucked away in the freezer (like this Banana Ice Cream)....
FavoritePinShare Homemade Chicken Potstickers are an amazing appetizer or light meal filled with ground chicken, shredded carrots, green cabbage, and other flavorful ingredients. They are easy to make at home and are SO much better than store-bought! I absolutely love Asian inspired appetizers! There is something so amazing about the flavor combinations of sweet and savory that have me coming back for seconds and thirds. If you are like me, you are going to love these Shrimp Spring Rolls, these flavorful Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps and this unique and delicious Wonton Soup....
FavoritePinShare A delicious taco salad using fresh ingredients and a delicious and easy dressing to go on top! This is the first year that losing weight isn’t one of my New Year’s resolutions. But only because I am preggo and it is actually ok to gain weight. 🙂 But that doesn’t mean that I still want to try to eat healthy and not gain too much weight this pregnancy. I crave a freshly made salad....
I’ve been admiring moody food photography at Half Baked Harvest and White On Rice Couple for a while now… but it was only after getting a few tips and tricks from Diane and Todd at the Food Blog Forum earlier this month in Orlando that I finally decided to try my take on them. Believe me, I’m nowhere close to the amazing photographers mentioned above, but I’m kinda happy with the results, especially because it was my first attempt!...
Who’s ready for some chocolate love? Now, let me be honest with you right from the beginning and tell you that this recipe is a little more elaborate than my usual recipes. But it is not difficult at all! There will be some dishes to be washed and a lot of waiting for layers to set in the freezer, so I recommend doing this on a weekend when you have time to focus on all things chocolate....
A classic French confection, meringue cookies are easy to make, low calorie, and gluten free. Talk about angel food! Meringue cookies are probably the one major French contribution to the world of pastry that doesn’t involve copious amounts of butter, flour, or cream, a fact that made me suspicious of them when I first traveled to France (I headed straight for the French Hot Chocolate and Strawberry Crepes instead). Boy, did I misjudge....
If you’ve never had a mug cake, please allow me to introduce you to what will surely become one of the most delicious, dangerous recipe concepts to grace your kitchen. What makes this particular recipe stand out among the rest is its lineup of ingredients. I dropped the excess butter, oil, and refined sugar you’ll find in most chocolate mug cake and chocolate mug brownie recipes for a healthier lineup: whole wheat flour, peanut butter, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and, of course, plenty of dark chocolate....
FavoritePinShare Christmas tree pull apart bread is cheesy on the inside, and soft and chewy on the outside! It is formed in the shape of a Christmas tree and baked to perfection. Served with your favorite marinara sauce, this is sure to become your new Christmas tradition! I love making bread. It makes the house smell incredible, and it’s so fun to watch dough turn into a fluffy, delicious ball of bread....
