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As much as I love the idea of spending an entire weekend in sweatpants watching Netflix, judging by how this Tuesday night went down, I don’t think I’d feel relaxed by the end of it. I feel most relaxed when I’m productive, so it’s not unheard of for me to spend a Friday night in the kitchen prepping a new recipe for the upcoming week (hello, Buttermilk Cake). However, I realize the importance of balance in life, so I think it’s time I find activities aside from crossing off my to-do list (or making a batch of Banana Bread Brownies)....

FavoritePinShare These delicious grilled vegetables are the perfect side to enhance any meal. They are drizzled with a savory garlic marinade that amplifies each vegetable’s amazing flavor and texture! I love healthy ways to add a burst of flavor to vegetables. I know you will love my asparagus, broccoli, and brussels sprouts for other veggie side dishes that will taste just as good as your entrée! Easy Grilled Vegetables Recipe You can never go wrong with a juicy cut of meat served with a side of grilled vegetables at a barbecue....

It’s a quick and simple recipe that you can make any weeknight, or in big batches to take to a potluck or barbecue. It’s cheesy, comforting, and always extra satisfying! But before you grab your apron and utensils, let’s pause, because maybe you’ve never heard of cheeseburger pie before! What is Cheeseburger Pie? The recipe for cheeseburger pie has been on the box of classic Bisquick since the 1970s. It’s also known as the “Impossible Pie” or the “Impossibly Easy Cheeseburger Pie”....

Quiche is a savory French tart packed with meat, cheese, and egg custard. It sounds so fancy and complicated to make. But thanks to the ever-dependable Bisquick, this quiche is impossibly easy to put together. It doesn’t have the signature crust a traditional quiche has, but it still tastes phenomenal. This recipe was invented by Bisquick and printed on their boxes in the 1970s. It got its name because of how the Bisquick mix settles at the bottom as it bakes, creating a pseudo-crust and making the seemingly impossible, possible....

This healthy blueberry zucchini bread recipe uses grated zucchini and Greek yogurt to bring natural moisture to the bread without the need to add extra sugar or fat. A “vegetable” that makes bread healthier AND taste better at the same time? SOLD! And yes, my fellow science nerds: I see you, and I recognize that zucchini is often mistaken as a vegetable but is actually a fruit. Regardless, let’s give ourselves credit for squeezing in a serving before 10 a....

Similar to my braised chicken recipe, this recipe does not require thickening of the sauce after braising. Seriously, who wants to do that after 3 hours of patiently waiting and drooling? You want to open the lid of the braising pan and start devouring that braised beef asap. In this recipe, I make a simple roux that will thicken the broth before braising. I love the simplicity of this method and the excellent results I’ve been getting with it....

Choosing a dessert is always stressful for me because I can never narrow my sweet tooth craving to just one treat. Will it be of the gooey fudgy variety (like these Brownie Bites)? Or something with a tender, extra flaky crust (hello, Vegan Chocolate Pie)? Brownie pie says yes and YES. At least this once, you really can have it all. Fudge brownie pie is two-in-one dessert perfection: Chocolate. With a rich chocolate brownie filling that’s decadent and fudgy, this brownie pie is rich enough for a special occasion while remaining decidedly homey and unfussy (like these Brownie Cookies)....

There are so many different flavor combinations and toppings that you can choose from, and they’re all delicious! Plus, you can make this smooth and creamy dish beforehand and store it for a later date. Cheesecake is a dessert that can take some time to make, so if you want to be super prepared for a birthday celebration, potluck, or dinner party, you can make your cheesecake up to three months in advance and freeze it!...

FavoritePinShare All of the delicious things about cannoli filling combine in an amazing and easy to make cheeseball! I love a good cheeseball especially around the holidays. I recently made a few different kinds of cheeseballs. This amazing Cheddar Bacon Pistachio Cheeseball and this Bacon Ranch Cheeseball. They were all savory but I had to make one that was sweet. So in searching for a yummy and sweet cheeseball I found this Cannoli Cheeseball recipe on the Rachel Ray Show....

I should restrain myself to five ingredients more often. Not only did this chicken feta pasta taste outstanding, it was ready in 30 minutes and made fantastic leftovers too! About This Simple Chicken Feta Pasta The wizard behind this five-ingredient magic is friend and fellow blogger Phi. Her cookbook Five Ingredient Recipes: A Cookbook for Busy People is officially on shelves, and I could not be more proud of her....

This recipe is sponsored by DeLallo. It’s also the correct response to What should I bring to the potluck? and HELP! I need easy, healthy dinners. Pasta salads of all stripes are a summertime staple (Italian Pasta Salad and Mexican Pasta Salad are two faves around here), but often they are lacking. Too many noodles, soggy dressing, and a lack of vibrancy often mean pasta salads are more of a filler than something you feel excited about putting on your plate....

FavoritePinShare Cajun is a little bit of spice and a little bit of sweet! If you love cajun chicken seasoning southwest blackened cajun chicken with rice or cajun chicken alfredo pasta. Chicken breasts: Boneless and skinless Cajun seasoning: This is where the spice of this dish comes from. Butter or margarine: Use half to cook the chicken and half for the sauce. Heavy cream: Add to the saucepan for the sauce when the chicken is almost done....

FavoritePinShare Delicious light and fluffy chocolate mouse with hidden cherries busting inside. This dessert is rich and creamy on top of an oreo crust and drizzled in chocolate. It will become an instant favorite with the first bite! Christmas is just next week my friends! It has totally snuck up on me this year and it is coming whether I am ready or not. I at least finished all of my Christmas shopping....

FavoritePinShare A creamy coconut blueberry oatmeal bowl topped with fresh fruit, granola, and chia seeds. Nutritious, healthy, filling, and delicious! Hey Recipe Critic readers! Chelsea back from Chelsea’s Messy Apron! The minute that berries come into season we go through them like crazy. They end up in breakfast every morning — whether it’s a fruit smoothie, on top of cereal/granola, or mixed in oatmeal. To be totally honest, I’m actually not a huge oatmeal fan....

When we visited Thailand, one of my major trip goals (aside from eating as much Vegetarian Pad Thai as possible) was to determine, once and for all, which of the three major varieties of coconut curry was my favorite: red, green, or yellow. After extensive sampling (all in the name of research, of course), I determined that it is the red coconut curry that rules my heart (closely followed by this Potato Curry)....

It’s made with juicy ground beef topped with melty cheese topped with crumbly cornbread. It’s the cheeseburger and shepherd’s pie mash-up you never thought you needed. If you aren’t a fan yet, one bite of this casserole will make you fall in love with southern cooking. The layers of beef, cheese, and cornbread are just pure satisfaction. Best of all, cowboy cornbread is easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make the most scrumptious dish in under an hour....

FavoritePinShare We are excited to partner with Reynolds Wrap® for this sponsored recipe. This Cranberry Apple Crisp have a sweet and tart fruit flavoring with a soft, buttery oat crumble on top for the perfect combination. This is a sweet and savory dessert that will be a family favorite during the holidays! Reynolds Wrap® has helped me in the kitchen on a daily basis and this dessert is just what it needs when baking....

White chocolate cranberry oatmeal cookies are considered a holiday classic by many, but I wasn’t introduced to them until college. One of my guy friends enlisted my help to bake a batch for a lady friend he was attempting to woo, and guess what? THEY ARE MARRIED. Cranberry oatmeal cookies are not merely good; they are worthy of everlasting love. My twist on cranberry oatmeal cookies keeps the classic cookie recipe’s core ingredients—oatmeal, white chocolate chips, and dried cranberries—but it takes the recipe to a new place that is (and I do not say this lightly; these cookies have gotten people married after all) better than the original cranberry oatmeal cookie recipe....

FavoritePinShare Creamy Chicken Broccoli Soup is a hearty soup that’s perfect when you want something warm and comforting. Bite sized pieces of broccoli and shredded chicken are simmered in a broth flavoured with onions, celery and dried herbs. It’s thick and creamy, and only takes 30 minutes to make. If you are a fan of creamy, hearty, soup recipes then also check out Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup, Slow Cooker Chicken Tortellini Soup, Creamy Turkey Wild Rice Soup and Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup....

FavoritePinShare Creamy Parmesan Brussel Sprouts Gratin with Bacon is cheesy, savory and perfect for your holiday meals. Tender crisp brussels sprouts are smothered in a creamy sauce and topped with cheese and crunchy bacon. It’s sure to be a crowd pleaser. This splendid side dish will be a crowning fare along with Easy Green Bean Bundles, Jiffy Corn Casserole and The Best Sweet Potato Casserole. Creamy Parmesan Brussel Sprouts Gratin with Bacon This super flavorful dish is layered with a creamy cheesy sauce, topped with more cheese and then bacon....