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Posted Dec 15, 2016, Updated Jul 13, 2024 These paleo almond butter blossom cookies are a delicious holiday cookie, and a perfect addition to your cookie trays! Peanut butter blossoms are my favorite Christmas cookies (along with these Sugar Cookies and these Snickerdoodles), so I created these almond butter blossoms for my friends dietary sensitivities or allergies like peanuts, gluten, etc. These almond butter blossom cookies are the perfect treat to bring to a cookie exchange where you know there will be people with food allergies because they are paleo, vegan, peanut-free, gluten & grain free....

Tender chunks (or slices) of apples are perfectly sweet-tart simmered in a simple cinnamon sauce. They take just minutes to prep and taste so much better than canned! They can be used in pies or tarts or replace a can of apple pie filling in any recipe. Scoop it over ice cream, yogurt, or cake for an easy treat. Homemade is Best (and SO easy!) I looooove Apple pie filling but not just for filling pie crust!...

Place as many cobs of corn as you’d like in a baking dish, cover, add a splash of water and let the oven do all of the work. Easy peasy! Prep them ahead of time and keep warm in the oven. Easy Way to Cook Corn on the Cob! Corn on the cob is easy to make but we love this hands off method!No need to mind a boiling pot on the stove, pop it in the oven and walk away!...

This easy baked ham is moist, tender and delicious inside while the outside is brushed with a brown sugar glaze and caramelized for a hint of sweetness. We serve this baked ham for special occasions (like Easter and Christmas) but it’s simple enough to make any time of year! I’m not going to lie, I love turkey dinner (mostly I just love stuffing) but I’m kind of outnumbered around here because everyone else votes ham....

Posted Jan 19, 2022, Updated Feb 20, 2024 These baked oatmeal cups are a convenient and nutritious breakfast that is perfect any time of the year. In this recipe (adapted from our delicious baked oatmeal recipe) a handful of nutritious ingredients are flavored with cinnamon and vanilla for a delicious, hearty breakfast that will keep you full until lunch. Plus, these oatmeal cups can be made ahead and reheated in the morning, or popped in the freezer to enjoy for weeks or months to come....

A Super Popular Chinese Takeout Dish Sesame chicken is a hugely popular dish found on most Chinese restaurant menus, and it’s likely you’ve ordered it at some point. Perhaps even more likely is that you’ve had it at a Chinese buffet. Every Chinese buffet restaurant has this dish on their steam table, to the point that it’s become as expected as an order of fries at McDonalds. I have to admit that my parents did not have sesame chicken on their takeout restaurant menu, which of course could mean that they missed the boat when they were menu planning!...

Posted Jul 28, 2021, Updated May 12, 2024 What do you bake when you have bananas that are past their prime? We often make banana bread, banana cake or these Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins! They are buttery, soft and moist with tons of banana flavor (also try chocolate banana muffins). With a handful of simple ingredients, you can make the best chocolate chip banana muffins in 20 minutes – no mixer required....

On hot days in Beijing, when my parents and sister lived there for a 3-year stretch while I was in college, there was nothing better than a tower of fluffy, snow-like shaved ice with all the toppings. Sweet red adzuki beans and cooling green mung beans, lots of chewy tapioca pearls and rice balls, and the perfect sweet condensed milk mixture. It was an elaborate yet light dessert I could never get enough of....

A simple combo of bacon, chicken and bbq sauce make the most delicious pulled chicken! This recipe is great when you are looking for a change from pulled pork or beef. It’s a meal that everyone will rave about. Why We Love This Recipe This easy recipe is totally no-fail! The chicken comes out delicious and flavorful every single time! We love that this recipe only needs a only handful of ingredients!...

It’s simplicity makes it a good candidate for a regular weeknight rotation meal. With some practice, you can cook this dish using a searing hot wok to get some serious ‘wok hei’ going and bring out the flavors of the beef and peppers. Don’t forget to serve with steamed rice! Note: this post was originally published in March 2015. We have since updated it with higher quality photos, metric measurements, and clearer instructions....

Posted Sep 18, 2023, Updated Feb 02, 2024 If you’re looking for a hearty, healthy soup to warm up with this winter – this beef barley soup recipe is it! It only takes ten minutes and a handful of simple ingredients to prepare this delicious soup. Then, it cooks all day in the slow cooker. This beef and barley soup will become a favorite for your whole family! Beef Barley Soup: Ingredients & Substitutions Beef Broth....

The result?! A tender juicy chicken perfectly seasoned is set upon a beer can to grill to tender perfection. How to Cook Beer Can Chicken Whether you bbq or bake beer can chicken (or beer butt chicken) it comes out incredibly tender and juicy. The steam from the beer helps cook the meat and with a great chicken seasoning rub the flavor is amazing. You do not need a special pan, use a beer can and a cast iron pan or even a baking pan....

Posted Oct 11, 2023, Updated Sep 30, 2024 My favorite thing about the fall is that it’s apple season. So, I found it fitting to share our family’s favorite Apple Crumb Pie Recipe with you (also try this apple crisp, apple cobbler, homemade caramel apples, and these easy cinnamon apples). I prefer a crumb topping on my pies instead of a double pie crust (click here for a double-crust apple pie)....

Posted Jun 07, 2020, Updated Aug 04, 2024 We love making ice cream! It’s a fun and delicious process — and nothing beats homemade! Which is why I am sharing my recipe for the best homemade chocolate ice cream ever! This chocolate ice cream is irresistibly creamy and made with two forms of chocolate for a deep rich flavor. It’s not overly sweet, and is just as delicious (maybe even more-so) than your favorite ice cream shop!...

One very important point about this braised pork ribs dish is that you have to use the larger variety of taro, rather than the smaller roots, which are the size of a kiwi or small potato. These smaller taro roots have less flavor and are, well…a bit slimy. Yes, they have a bit of a gooey texture that reminds me of okra; it’s best to avoid them when making this recipe....

No baking required to make these easy treats and everyone absolutely loves them! They store well in the fridge for a couple of weeks making them the perfect treat anytime! A Favorite Treat! Looking for a fun but fancy, easy, sweet treat? Chocolate dipped pretzel rods are a favorite. Sweet and salty, creamy and chewy all in one bite. Swap out chocolate for colored candy melts or add your favorite sprinkles over regular chocolate for any holiday....

What is it about fall that makes us turn towards all the cozy flavors, is it just that we grew up with those traditions, or is it that we know we can finally ditch the bikini body? Haha, either way, this is the time of year that I’m pinning anything I find that’s “spiced” and I’m making anything I can find that’s both spiced and spiked, because there’s nothing better than warming up with a mug of my Crock Pot Apple Cider....

I am updating this post today in 2023 and now have two children - a 6 year old girl and a 2 year old boy - and this chana pulao is without doubt one of their favourite ways to have rice! I love to prepare this on a day when I’m just not bothered to go all out. Those Mummy-ed out days. It’s a simple, one pot crowd pleaser that I know both the kids will wolf down without any battles - and as many mothers will know, those meals are the best meals!...

In this Pizza Dip recipe, cream cheese is seasoned and then topped with pizza sauce. It’s all crowned with your favorite toppings, and a double dose of cheese! Prep ahead and when it’s party time, bake until browned and bubbly. Serve with torn french bread – or tortilla chips! Why You’ll Love Pizza Dip This pizza dip recipe is an easy-to-make appetizer that will keep guests happy. This dip can be made up to 48 hours ahead of time which makes it party perfect....

This is a healthy, tasty, and super easy dish to make at home. While we have Chicken and Broccoli with Brown Sauce, which is more of a gravy (and SUPER delicious too, by the way), this version of the dish has a really light white sauce. Rather than searing the chicken (i.e. oil velveting), the chicken is water velveted, or blanched, making for a lighter flavored dish. Why go to a takeout place and order from the “healthy” menu when you can whip this up at home?...