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Filet Mignon, translated from French as ‘cute fillet’ or ‘dainty fillet’, is often referred to as tenderloin steak. It has a very mild beef aroma and mild beef flavor when compared to other steaks and needs additional steps to make it more flavorful. Some chefs call filet mignon overrated, but most of us love it. When cooked right it’s very tender, flavorful and tasty. The best way to cook filet mignon Filet mignon can be cooked many different ways, but pan-searing it first in some oil and butter, then finishing in the oven is by far one of the best ways to cook it....

Disney also gave us 4 park hopper passes AND 40 Media Fast Passes. (If you weren’t jealous before, now is the time!) The media Fast Passes were a gift from the Gods, since we didn’t have to schedule them. We could go at any ride, any time! Which was very convenient, since we didn’t have a lot of time to be in the parks because of the events. 

While the kitchen table can boast its position as the heartbeat of our home most of the year, in precious spring and summer, I play favorites, and the porch is my sacred spot. If you came to visit me, we’ll drag the kitchen chairs outside, eat too copious amounts of chips with the Best Homemade Guacamole, and help ourselves to a big pitcher of grapefruit margaritas. After the sun goes down, we’ll wrap ourselves in blankets and ignore the cool evening air....

I struggled to name this post. Turns out chicken gyros (pronounced YEE-ros) go by many names. First - is it gyro or gyros? Gyro, as I have since learnt, is one pita wrap. Gyros is multiple. This recipe is for 4 so gyros it is. Then there’s the more complicated matter - it’s sometimes spelt ‘yiros’. Oh Greek food - how you constantly keep me on my toes with your different spellings....

And for more luck of the Irish, make sure to complete your meal with a loaf of Irish Soda Bread, Guinness Chocolate Cake or Irish Porter Cake, and some Homemade Irish Cream! Oh, Guinness stew, how I love thee! If I’m being honest, it’s not just you, it’s every beef stew out there. From the French Boeuf Bourguignon to the Belgian Carbonnade Flamande or even a classic beef stew, they all have my heart!...

Meet your new favorite snack, appetizer, or meal – ham pickle roll ups! Not only are they a tasty and filling snack, but they take just a few minutes to make. Simply spread, top, and roll, and your ham cream cheese roll ups are ready to eat. If you love pickle, cream cheese, and ham flavors, this is going to be a favorite. And if you’ve got extra ham, you can also use it to make deviled ham salad or chef salad....

Healthy banana bread, you make me feel seen! This healthy banana bread with yogurt is 100% whole grain.It’s naturally sweetened with honey or pure maple syrup.It’s marvelously moist, fluffy, and easy to make.It uses just ONE BOWL. You don’t even need a mixer! You may find yourself subconsciously stockpiling bananas, just so they can turn spotty and you have a new excuse to whip up a loaf. While I’ve certainly baked my share of different banana breads (Pumpkin Banana Bread, Zucchini Banana Bread, and Paleo Banana Bread are but a few) when I’m craving a simple, classic banana bread recipe, this one is my go-to....

Pillowy soft with melt-in-your-mouth centers and brimming with dark chocolate chips, these healthy cookies are the kind of steady, judgment-free, and encouraging special something we all need. Need seconds or thirds (and believe me, YOU DO), and these healthy chocolate chip cookies with applesauce will tell you, GO FOR IT. They’re low calorie, low sugar, and 100% whole grain. These are also low-maintenance. This easy chocolate chip cookie recipe doesn’t require a mixer or any advance planning....

These easy, healthy oatmeal muffins are the happy medium between an indulgent slice of Apple Coffee Cake and a wholesome bowl of Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats. On the wholesome end, you’ll feel fabulous about the ingredients. Oatmeal, whole wheat flour, and naturally sweet maple syrup make these a healthy breakfast muffin choice to kickstart your morning.On the indulgent, I-love-my-breakfast-life end, they have a yummy oat streusel topping that some would argue is the best part (if that’s you, be sure to check out my Coffee Cake Muffins too)....

Earlier this week I posted about How to Make Oatmeal, and while both stovetop and microwave versions are easy, these Overnight Oats are by far the simplest way to make oatmeal. Overnight Oats are a healthy breakfast option that you can enjoy at home or on the go. All you need is 5 minutes to quickly mix all the ingredients together and store in a jar in the fridge overnight....

FOR THE FULL LIST OF INGREDIENTS AND COMPREHENSIVE INSTRUCTIONS, PLEASE SEE THE PRINTABLE RECIPE CARD AT THE END OF THIS POST. BEFORE YOU SCROLL, THIS POST IS FILLED WITH HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR MAKING THIS RECIPE. These healthy pumpkin scones are my favourite to share with friends and family over brunch. They are easy to pull together with mostly staple pantry ingredients, and are a great way to use up leftover roast pumpkin....

Calculating how much turkey you’ll need is fairly simple. Once you know how many people will be attending your Thanksgiving feast, you can determine how big of a turkey you’ll need to purchase. To ensure you have the perfect amount, it’s important to factor in the other parts of the Thanksgiving menu. Everything from appetizers to side dishes to dessert matters. As delicious as your turkey will be, side dishes (like gravy, Cornbread Stuffing, Crockpot Mashed Potatoes, cranberry sauce, and Healthy Green Bean Casserole) tend to steal the spotlight....

If you’ve never had crispy pork belly, you are in for a treat! It’s different than bacon, but if you love bacon… I think you’ll love this pork belly recipe. It’s incredibly simple to make and lets the flavors shine. Read on to learn how to cook pork belly in the oven, it’s the easiest way to do it! We have lots of pork recipes here at Wholesome Yum, but not gonna lie – many of them are featuring bacon....

Are you wanting to learn how to make hollandaise sauce, but feel a little nervous? You aren’t alone! But have no fear, this easy hollandaise sauce recipe is made with a simple with a little trick – the blender! The hollandaise sauce ingredients are basic: butter, egg yolks, lemon juice, and sea salt. And the method? Since we’re making hollandaise sauce in a blender, it’s also very simple! If you’ve got brunch on the mind, be sure to try my almond flour blueberry muffins, oven baked bacon, or the perfect omelette – they are brunch musts!...

This Hunan beef stir-fry is pleasantly spicy and deeply flavorful. Deep-fried beef is beautifully browned, flavorful and very tender on the inside. Bell peppers and asparagus add a welcome contrast to the tender meat and make the dish more balanced and exciting. I used to equate Chinese food to Chinese take-out or the ‘mall Asian food’, you know, the kind they serve at your local mall’s food court. What a huge mistake that was!...

Chicken is the blank canvas of the protein world. Ultra versatile, easy to find, and ready to spice however you like, you can use chicken in a wide range of healthy recipes. Add the Instant Pot to the mix, and even frozen chicken becomes an option. Bookmark my handy guide to Instant Pot Chicken (which covers how to cook Instant Pot chicken thighs and Instant Pot chicken breast frozen and fresh), then come on back to peruse these eight healthy Instant Pot chicken recipes....

They’re a lot like the much-beloved classic mashed potatoes, only 10 times better. What makes these spuds stand out? Butter – lots and lots of it! With a bowl of colcannon, you’ll get incredibly fluffy mashed potatoes made even richer and silkier with butter and half-and-half. How can anyone say no to that?! This recipe is so delicious, it’s impossible to stop at one serving. If you are serving a crowd, I suggest you double it for good measure....

When it comes to cookies, chocolate chip is always a safe bet. But I defy anyone to say “no” to one of these Jif peanut butter cookies. They’re perfectly chewy and brimming with an incredible peanut butter flavor that’s second to none. I love that they’re not overly sweet, so I can have more than one (or three) at a time. And there’s no chill time! Just make and bake!...

This post is sponsored by ChocZero. All opinions are my own and I only share products I personally love. Thanks for supporting the brands that make this site possible! If you have a bag of keto chocolate chips on hand (the best kind of problem) or just love delicious chocolate desserts, you need these easy tips for preparing them! Learn about the best place to find low carb chocolate chips, plus ways to use them in all your favorite sugar-free desserts....

This post is sponsored by ChocZero. All opinions are my own and I only share products I personally love. Thanks for supporting the brands that make this site possible! Wait until you give this keto magic cookie bars recipe a try! These bars have a few different names; they also go by seven layer magic bars because they have so many layers of goodness. They start with a buttery almond flour crust topped with keto chocolate hazelnut spread, pecans, shredded coconut, sugar-free chocolate chips, and then a dreamy layer of keto condensed milk that bakes up to a dreamy, gooey, caramel....