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In my opinion, no fruit announces Spring like strawberries! They are everywhere. It’s impossible not to notice them in the grocery store. Red, plump, juicy strawberries waiting to be grabbed. Boxes and boxes stacked beautifully at the entrance of the market to welcome you into the great, grand world of groceries. By the time I realize it, my hands already grabbed 2 boxes and my husband is giving me the suspicious look of: “those strawberries will go bad if we wait too long to eat them!...

Plus, you are going to sound ultra-impressive when you casually mention that you are bringing a souffle. Though the word “souffle” suggests a dish that’s fussy (and you can allow your friends to assume as much), sweet potato souffle is EASY (even easier than Cornbread Stuffing!). The Sweet Potato Bake Debate One of the great battles of our time (not to be dramatic or anything) is whether or not Thanksgiving sweet potatoes should include mini marshmallows....

One of the most common questions I get in our keto support group is, “what is the best keto creamer for coffee?” And while many people on a keto diet opt to drink bulletproof coffee in lieu of creamer, many others (myself included!) just really wanted a keto coffee creamer recipe. So, here it is! Skip the weird, artificially sweetened sugar-free options at the store – this homemade keto friendly coffee creamer is super easy to make!...

Love Buttermilk Fried Chicken but can never get it right? Always end up with a bland, dry and soggy mess? No more! Follow my tips and you’ll have the crispiest, juiciest chicken ever! Who doesn’t love perfectly seasoned, crispy-crunchy fried chicken? We love it so much that one of the first things we asked our new neighbors was where to get the best fried chicken in town! So it was just a matter of time until I decided I had to master making it at home....

Of all the foods I despised as a kid (there were many), meatloaf was the king villain. Ben had similar feelings, so I promised in our wedding vows I’d never cook it (kidding, but now you see our level of fervor). Except…I couldn’t stop thinking about meatloaf. Turkey meatloaf is easy, protein rich, relatively inexpensive, and feeds a crowd; all qualities I esteem in a dinner recipe.My sister makes it for her family regularly and has been pestering me to give it another chance for years....

Mumbai is hugely popular for its Mouthwatering street food ranging from many different kinds of chaats, fried foods like Samosa, and Sandwiches to milkshakes & Kulfis. Among them you are most likely to find these veg grilled sandwiches being sold by the hawkers everywhere, with an option to customize them. In this post I share with you how to make the same kind of delicious grilled sandwiches at home....

It’s our last official day of Zucchini Week, and I’m sending us forth in style with what may just be my very favorite zucchini recipe of them all: Healthy Zucchini Muffins. These moist, fluffy muffins are made with wholesome ingredients and are appropriate for toddlers, adults, and everyone in between. Whole grain and sweetened naturally, they are healthy enough to leave you feeling virtuous and sustained. Chocolate-chip-studded, tender, and lightly spiced, they’re also scrumptious enough to taste like a treat you’ll look forward to eating in the morning or tucking in with for a midafternoon pick-me-up....

These zucchini pizza boats are a delicious way to enjoy pizza flavors with a healthy zucchini “boat” instead of the crust! (You can also make a zucchini pizza crust for a more authentic feel, or zucchini pizza bites for fun appetizers, but the boats are even easier.) Prep the zucchini pizza recipe in just 10 minutes, bake in 20, and this simple meal is ready to eat! What Is A Pizza Boat?...

Some foods just don’t lend themselves to leftovers, no matter how to try to reheat or prepare them. Luckily, that’s not the case with potatoes. You can use baked potatoes in soup, casseroles, breakfast bowls, and more. There’s so much you can do with them, in fact, that it was hard for me to pick my 10 favorite recipes. It was tough, but somehow, I finally managed to narrow them down, and here they are....

Blue cocktails are also extremely versatile. You can use them for practically any occasion. There’s the Fourth of July, Easter, bachelor parties, and more. You could even use the mocktail versions for boy baby showers! There are also lots of themed parties where blue drinks work well. Plus, they’re so gorgeous, you don’t even need a reason to enjoy them. For this list, I’ve included 17 of the loveliest, tastiest blue cocktails I know....

That’s because mini muffins are essentially just smaller, making them great for snacks. I like mini muffins so much because you’ll get a better muffin-top-to-muffin ratio. We all love that dense, thick, cookie-like layer over the muffin, right? As much as I love the soft and tender sponge inside, I much prefer the tops. And you’ll find that these minis are overall denser (but still fluffy) and more flavorful all over while still being perfectly moist inside....

There’s just something about soup that’s ideal for cool weather. It’s as much a part of the changing seasons as boots, pumpkin spice, and cranking up the thermostat. There are all kinds of soups you can make, of course, and you could always move into chili and stew territory, as well. But pasta soup recipes are some of my favorites. They’ll usually combine veggies, starchy, carby pasta, and (sometimes) meat....

(They also taste spectacularly good with chocolate!) There’s a lot you can do with peanut butter, so your snack options aren’t all that limited. You can make purely indulgent snacks, like peanut butter cups or peanut butter cookies, or you can make things that are a bit more nutritious, such as ants on a log. You can combine peanut butter with fruits, veggies, sugar, chocolate, and more. Regardless of what you make with it, it’s bound to be delicious because it’s peanut butter!...

Most of them share similar ingredients and seasonings, but each is uniquely delicious. And all of them will make your mouth water. Are you crazy about Japanese food? Same here! Japanese cuisine is all about umami flavors, which basically equate to ultimate deliciousness. What’s better than having sushi and tempura for lunch? Having an equally delectable appetizer to complement their flavors! In this list, I have it all, from the traditional onigiri to a Westernized chicken salad....

The cool factor of cucumbers is exactly what you need to beat the heat. These versatile veggies bring a light, subtle taste to so many delicious drinks. Sip these ice-cold cocktails on late summer evenings lazing about in the garden. Or serve them as a showstopper dinner party aperitif. Stay cool as a cucumber and escape the summer sun with these cucumber cocktails. 1. Watermelon Cucumber Cooler Great news. This recipe actually gives you two different ways to booze up the cucumbers....

To be fair, veggies and seafood are some of the easiest foods to steam, but there are plenty of other steamed recipes out there besides those. For instance, did you know you can make a steamed carrot cake? What about steamed sponge cake or steamed chocolate pudding? Yep. Those are all real things. You’ll find the recipes for them on this list, along with plenty of steamed veggies and steamed seafood, of course....

You have your classics, like pasta and egg muffins, but why not try something a little different? How about potato and sausage soup? Or traditional toad in the hole? The beauty of these recipes is that sausages are so versatile! Between kid-friendly pork sausages, to something spicy, or even chicken, you can so easily make your leftovers something special. There are 20 super easy and delicious leftover sausage recipes here, and I’ll bet you’ll love them all!...

However, plenty of foods start with Z, and many of them are my personal favorites! If you like Italian recipes, zucchini, and things that are a little bit zesty, you’ll love this list as much as I do. 20 Foods That Start With The Letter Z 1. Zoodles Zucchini + noodles = zoodles! If you’re crazy about pasta but need to cut back on the carbs, zoodles are the perfect compromise....

When you think of American cuisine, I’ll bet your mind goes to apple pie and burgers, right? Maybe hot dogs and milkshakes? But what about soup? Soup is a worldwide dish that changes from country to country. But one thing stays the same: you should have to eat it with a spoon. Though many soup recipes are full of meat, veggies, pasta, rice, and noodles, there still needs to be a broth or thick liquid that holds it all together....

And who says you can only enjoy them in the morning? They aren’t just perfect for breakfast, but they’re great for brunch, lunch, dinner, and snacks, too! Omelettes are a quick and easy way to make regular scrambled eggs more delicious and substantial. And the things you can stuff into the eggs are absolutely limitless. Ham and cheese, corned beef and potatoes, and mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes – the list goes on and on....