My general meal planning tactic is to create recipes that use up whichever leftover ingredients I would be the saddest to see spoil. Was it the artisan salami I bought on impulse at the fancy supermarket which commanded our menu? The shallots that have been lurking in a dark corner of our pantry? The gruyere cheese I used to make Crab Artichoke Toasts? No—it was the bundle of fresh dill for which I paid a grand total of $....

FavoritePinShare Lemon Garlic Cream Fettuccini is a quick meal that is loaded with rich flavors that taste like they took all day to create, but are ready in under 30 minutes. This will be a huge hit recipe that your entire family will go crazy over! For a lighter version of this creamy favorite try Skinny Fettuccini Garlic Alfredo. It has half the calories, but you won’t even be able to tell!...

FavoritePinShare Golden, crisp, and deliciously airy, these homemade popovers are the best addition to any meal! Made with a simple egg batter, popovers have a buttery texture and the perfect chew! If fluffy and chewy bread is your thing, you’re going to love these popovers! They’re such a fun twist on a classic dinner roll! You’ll have to try my homemade Yorkshire pudding next. Focaccia and pretzel rolls are great options as well!...

Pizza sauce is more than just canned tomato sauce. The tomato flavor should be accompanied by bright, earthy flavors from herbs, spices, and seasonings. It should be wonderfully thick and spreadable, not watery like marinara. By these standards, you might think pizza sauce is complicated to make, but you couldn’t be more wrong. With just a can of pureed tomatoes and a few staple seasonings, you’ll be on your way to the pizza of your dreams....

Is there anything better than a delicious, bakery-style keto blueberry muffins recipe? That’s a definite no (except for keto strawberry muffins, maybe!). I created these low carb paleo blueberry muffins with almond flour as a tribute to the ones I used to love. And, dare I say it, these easy keto muffins are just as good. Before I went low carb and gluten-free, they were probably my favorite item ever to get from a coffee shop or bakery....

FavoritePinShare This amazing artisan no-knead bread recipe will make you feel like a rock-star baker! It has a perfectly crispy crust with a soft and chewy texture on the inside. Plus, it couldn’t be easier to make from home! Homemade bread really falls into its own category when it comes to the ultimate comfort food! Some of my favorite homemade bread recipes include The Best Homemade Garlic Bread and 30-minute Asiago Cheese Rolls and Cream Cheese Pumpkin Bread....

It’s here, y’all! The infamous MOQUECA BAIANA. Can you believe it? You guys have been asking me for this recipe for years and I finally delivered. My mom was staying with us, visiting from Brazil, and I thought it was the perfect opportunity to learn how to make it. Fish and seafood are not my forte, so it was great to have her around to make sure I got it right!...

It’s the kind of dessert that grandma would make. Feeds your soul and makes the whole house smell heavenly all day long. Perfect for the holidays, get-together’s, and anytime you need some good ‘ol comfort food. Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp This classic fall recipe is a garuanteed crowd-pleaser. Made with simple ingredients that are probably already in your pantry. This old-fashioned dessert is packed with fresh apples, warm spices, and a crispy oatmeal crumb topping....

FavoritePinShare Cake donuts are rich and golden and take the word delicious to the next level! The sweet taste completely melts in your mouth and the delicate frosting with sprinkles will leave you asking for more! The combination of the fluffy texture of a cake with the delicious flavor and shape of a donut is what makes these cake donuts the BEST! It’s a dessert that your family will go crazy over!...

FavoritePinShare One Pot Creamy Parmesan Chicken with Mushroom Rice will be one of the best things you will ever eat! All you need is one pot to create an amazingly creamy and delicious meal that is ready in under 30 minutes! HOLY YUM!! Brace yourselves for all future recipes having creamy parmesan rice. 😉 This meal has our family obsessed. Like I am talking every single person in the family licked their plate clean....

FavoritePinShare Peanut Butter Smoothie Bowl is one of the best ways to get your protein in for the day! It tastes like you are eating luscious ice cream, only it’s so much better for you! Any smoothie can serve as a base for a smoothie bowl. Try these smoothies as a customizable base, Pina Colada, Raspberry Peach and Mixed Berry Smoothies. Peanut Butter Smoothie Bowl Smoothie bowls are an incredible way to eat a smoothie....

FavoritePinShare Pupcakes are a dog-friendly dessert your 4-legged friend will go crazy over! They’re super easy to make and full of healthy ingredients for your pup! Making homemade treats for your dog is so fun, and the best part is- you know exactly what’s going into them! You’ll have to try making a dog birthday cake and homemade dog cookies next! My dog absolutely loves them and I know yours will too!...

These wonderfully flaky, perfectly dense baked treats may not be what they’re most known for, but one bite of these copycat Popeye’s biscuits, and you’ll wonder why they aren’t as famous as their chicken! Crisp and buttery, this recipe makes the perfect buttermilk biscuits. Try it, and you’ll never make biscuits any other way again! Copycat Popeye’s Biscuits I know what you’re thinking. Any recipe that requires dough can be quite intimidating, especially if you’re starting from scratch and have little experience with baking....

When you need a fast, healthy dinner that uses ingredients you have on hand (who doesn’t?), fried rice is the granddaddy of them all. It delivers the essentials. Whole grains, vegetables, and lean protein are present in every bite.It’s flexible. Those past-peak veggies in your crisper drawer? Use ‘em here!It is FAST. Be sure you prep all of your ingredients before you start cooking. This recipe moves.It’s DELICIOUS. Even those who might shy away from other Asian recipes cannot deny the appeal of a rice-based dish (particularly once you factor in that sweet, sticky sauce!...

FavoritePinShare Jam-packed with onions, cilantro, cheese, BBQ sauce, and chicken, this BBQ chicken pizza will be a hit with your family! Using a pre-made crust makes this recipe easy and delicious! Pizza is a hit at my house! I mean, it is at pretty much everyone’s house! But homemade pizza takes the cake! Switch your pizza menu up with these zucchini pizza bites, this taco pizza, or these delicious pizza sliders!...

Rice pudding is wonderfully thick, creamy, and loaded with flavor. Since it’s very hearty, you can also serve this dessert for breakfast. It’s perfect when cold, but even more phenomenal when warm! It’s such a fantastic cozy treat on a cold day. If you like rice, this pudding will make you fall in love with it even more! Also, it’s just one of many leftover rice recipes that you can try when you have extra on hand....

FavoritePinShare This strawberry cream cheese is rich, creamy, and full of delicious flavor! It’s simple to make and will have all of your breakfast bagels tasting SOO GOOD! I love adding a good spread to my bread, muffins, and bagels! Try out this Jam, Honey Butter, and this Maple Plant Butter. They all go so well with everything! Strawberry Cream Cheese I love it when I can add any sort of spread, or butter to my meals!...

Guests always flock to Cheese Dip Guy. Meanwhile, Carrot Girl (that’s me) missed the memo that she was attending a party, not a detox spa day. Fortunately, despite my irrefutable celery stick ways, my friends still talk to me at social gatherings. I credit this achievement partly to my charm, but mostly to the fact that my veggie trays are usually accompanied by another more indulgent treat to pass as well (like Chicken Satay with Peanut Dipping Sauce or Brownie Bites)....

Simple, yes. Mediocre? Never! This hot, cheesy and garlicky dip is all you’d want in an appetizer. Make it this holiday season, serve with some good wine and get ready to be called The Entertaining Queen/King. Guess what day is today? MY BIRTHDAAAAY! ??? And I can’t think of a better way to celebrate this day than by talking all things garlic and cheese here on the blog. Okay, maybe not ALL things, as that would take all my birthdays in this lifetime plus some more, but at least one very special thing: this Roasted Garlic Baked Ricotta, pictured above (and below…and all over this post!...

Have you ever been at a restaurant and ordered what they deemed to be a “salad” but turned out to be a few pieces of limp lettuce, tomato and if you were lucky ONE slice of cucumber? Yeh - I’m not about that. Life is too short for boring salads! And if there’s one thing that has made me thoroughly enjoy eating salads over the years it’s combining my favourite foods in a bowl and calling it a salad....