……OK, the Macy’s Day Parade-sized turkey did not materialize as I irrationally feared, but it does seem like a crime against American tradition, family values, and every grade school reenactment of the first Thanksgiving dinner to admit that the classic orange dessert does little to ruffle the construction paper feathers on my brown paper grocery bag Native American vest. (Did anyone else make those in grade school?). I digress. My general attitude towards pumpkin pie is, meh (unless we’re talking about Vegan Pumpkin Pie, of course)....

Believe it or not, sometimes I’ll have leftover steak. If you want to make things easy, check out the best way to reheat steak in the air fryer. I love a good, juicy steak. Some of my favorite cuts of steak are always made in my air fryer. There are a few reasons why reheating steak is awesome in the air fryer, but first, you need to know my favorite trick for making steaks....

We eat roasted vegetables several nights a week at home, and my default method to cook them is olive oil, salt, and pepper. 400 degrees F. 20(ish) minutes. Done and done. It’s standard. It’s effective. It doesn’t require much effort. Basically, it’s the yoga pants of roasted vegetable recipes. But what about those meals when you need something a little special? When your friends and family are gathered for a festive occasion?...

And no, I’m not talking about the way the tips of your fingers will glow a bit yellowy-orange after you’ve tossed the vegetables in the appropriate amount of golden Indian spices like curry and turmeric (worth it!). The glow here I mean is the deep, good-to-the-core feeling I get whenever I eat a meal that not only fills and satisfies my appetite but tastes so pure and holistic, it leaves me glowing from the inside out....

If I had nine lives, one of them would be spent running a bright, hip, and only semi-pretentious neighborhood cafe. We’d have excellent coffee, green smoothies, and killer pastries. We’d sell wine. Best of all, the menu would be packed with vibrant, healthy “bowls” of all kinds. Our best seller? This teriyaki salmon bowl. I can see it now. You come in the morning with your laptop to “work,” linger through lunch, and then convince your friends with real jobs to join you for happy hour after they get off at 5....

This easy Rotel dip recipe in the Crock Pot is the ultimate cheesy dip for feeding a crowd, all with natural ingredients! Rotel sausage dip adds a meaty element to this already classic creamy and spicy dip — much like my queso dip recipe — using real food ingredients. And since it’s made in the slow cooker, the prep is almost entirely hands-off. 🙌 What Is Rotel Dip? The original Rotel dip recipe is a combination of processed Velveeta cheese with a brand of canned green chiles and tomatoes known as Ro-tel (or Rotel)....

FavoritePinShare My hubby’s little brother is in the navy and is stationed in Norfolk Virginia. It has been awesome to be here in North Carolina because it is not too far away and we have been able to spend time with him. He came down this weekend and we had so much fun with him. I decided to face my fear of making pancakes and try this healthier pancake recipe. I have never been the best at making pancakes....

The wonderful and terrible thing about graduating from Notre Dame is that my friends from college live all over the country. The positive is that whether I’m traveling Cape Cod, Hawaii, San Diego, Philadelphia, or New York City, I can almost always find a college pal to meet up with.The downside is, I often see these friends less than once a year. This past weekend, Ben and I headed back to campus for the season’s opening football game, and I was incredibly blessed by the fact that so many of my friends returned to campus for the game....

FavoritePinShare Southwest Chickpea Salad is a delicious and fresh chick pea salad filled so many delicious flavors and textures! This salad is fresh and healthy and easy to make! Party in your mouth with so many fresh and full of life flavors! Needing some healthy salads to finish you off this summer?! Try this Pasta Cobb Salad, Blackened Chicken Avocado Power Bowls or Berry Quinoa and Kale Salad. Southwest Chickpea Salad Oh man....

Happy Labor Day, friends! The unofficial end of summer is finally here. Can you believe it? How do you feel about that? Sad, mopey and already missing the ice cream season? Or maybe excited for autumn, all things pumpkin and electricity bills that don’t cost the price of a weekend getaway? I think I’m right there in the middle. I am excited for fall, since it’s my favorite season, but I will definitely miss picnicking, walking barefoot on the grass and all the beautiful summer produce....

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FavoritePinShare Stick of Butter Baked Rice is soft and fluffy rice that is loaded with sweet, rich flavors from onion soup and butter. It is quick and easy to prep and bakes in the oven to perfection! Also try No Peak Chicken and Rice Casserole or Easy Sausage and Rice Casserole for more baked rice favorites. They are both simple to make and smell amazing as they cook in the oven!...

FavoritePinShare This decadent Stuffed French Toast is made with thick slices of challah bread that are filled with Nutella, dipped in the most wonderful custard, then fried to perfection and dusted with powdered sugar. Weekends and special occasions call for indulgent breakfasts! Some of our other favorites are this Crepes Recipe, Eggs Benedict with Hollandaise Sauce, Delicious Cinnamon Roll Pancakes Recipe, and Easy Churro Waffles. Stuffed French Toast There is something immensely satisfying about taking a loaf of stale bread and giving it new life by dipping it in a custardy egg mixture and frying it up in a little butter....

Kids, adults, teens—try to find one person who can convincingly dispute that teriyaki is anything other than delightful. Whenever I need healthy dinner inspiration, I often turn to Asian flavors, as they impart big-time taste without the need for excess sugars or oils. It was only a matter of time until I tried a Japanese teriyaki salmon recipe, particularly considering the evidence: How often I use teriyaki sauce to cook chicken (so often that I have a classic stovetop Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry, a Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken, AND an Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken)AND how often I turn to salmon for healthy meals—salmon is rich in omega-3s, protein, and is quick and easy to prepare with little prep time....

FavoritePinShare Cream puffs filled with simple vanilla whipped cream and covered in a dusting of powdered sugar are a classic dessert. But once you’ve mastered the recipe for the cream puff shell, it can be customized with all sorts of delicious filling to your heart’s desire! Experience France without traveling by making this Easy Beignets Recipe, or this elegant yet easy Creme Brulee, or a savory French Onion Soup. Cream Puff Recipe Cream puff is made with a French pastry dough, called choux pastry or pate a choux....

FavoritePinShare The perfect amount of spices come together in the homemade taco seasoning! You will never buy taco seasoning from the store again! It is taco time and we love everything taco related! Try this Taco Stuffed Peppers, Taco Pizza or Baked Chicken Tacos with this homemade taco seasoning. Taco Seasoning I have continued my healthy eating habits and goals that I made back in December. Now don’t get me wrong....

Everyone loves a creamy pasta dish and this Tomato Mushroom Pasta does not disappoint! It is pure comfort food. This dish comes together so quickly and is absolutely delicious. It’s a vegetarian spin on my Bacon and Mushroom Pasta recipe and would be perfect for Meatless Monday or a cosy date night in. The tomato sauce for this pasta is homemade, and once you realise how easy it is to put together you’ll never look at a jar of pasta sauce again!...

To me, the perfect day involves spending time with my family and friends at home, eating supreme pizza… lots and lots of it. Seriously, I can’t get enough of it. What’s not to love? Loaded with cheese, meats, and veggies, it’s rich, savory, and a bit spicy – it’s everything you can ask for in a meal. My only gripe about it, though, is how expensive it is, especially for people like me who want it every day....

FavoritePinShare Crazy moist Turtle Brownies seeping with pockets of caramel, infused with pecans and chocolate chips, smothered in the BEST chocolate frosting and topped with more caramel. AKA heaven. The making of a turtle is one of my favorites! If you love turtles as much as I do try these Turtle Cookies, Turtle Pecan Bars or Turtle Rice Krispie Treats for more turtle treats. Turtle Brownies If you are not familiar with “turtles,” let me tell you that turtle anything are amazing and these Turtle Brownies are beyond amazing!...

FavoritePinShare Tuscan Pasta Salad is an easy pasta salad with sun dried tomatoes, peppers spinach, and olives tossed in a tangy dressing. This pasta salad is perfect for your next potluck! This recipe was inspired by our local market that creates delicious pasta salads. I was in the end of my pregnancy and we wanted to have our friends over for a barbecue. Because I was so uncomfortable and just weeks away from having my baby, I really didn’t want to spend a whole lot of time in preparing for a barbecue....