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Actually, the proper question is guess who baked herself coconut flour cakes, because this recipe took a few tries to get right. It was worth it! I’m 33 today, and I suppose at some point it will become too embarrassing for me to continue to post my own birthday cake creations in such a public manner. I’m not there yet! This year, I’m not feeling quite so philosophical as I was on my 30th, when I posted this Lemon Layer Cake (which is still the very best lemon cake in the entire world, not to oversell it or anything) or quite as silly as I was the year of the Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake (which will ruin you from store-bought cookie cake forever, sorry not sorry)....

With layers of crumbly pecans, fluffy cheesecake, silky chocolate pudding, billowy whipped cream, and more pecans on top, this dessert truly is a delight. But even with all that, it’s still crazy-easy to make. Thank the heavens for instant pudding and Cool Whip, amirite? One recipe makes a big batch, so it’s ideal for BBQs, parties, and potlucks. That said, expect it to disappear in a snap. One bite, and you’ll know why this chocolate delight is my go-to summer dessert....

This low carb bread recipe with almond flour came about somewhat by accident during my Sunday keto meal planning. Lately I’ve been making the flattened version of my 4-ingredient almond flour biscuits to use for sandwiches each week, but since I’ve been wanting to create a keto almond flour bread recipe, last weekend I decided to attempt that instead. This is one of the closest ways I’ve come to a carb-free bread or “carbless bread”....

Many years ago, when a friend showed me how to cook filet mignon in the oven at home, I didn’t believe her at first that it could be that easy. After all, a perfect filet mignon steak is one of the most expensive dishes you can get at a restaurant. Then I heard it from a couple more people that it’s quick and simple to do. They were right. The best way to cook filet mignon is a combination of pan searing first in a cast iron pan, then transferring to the oven to finish — and it’s much easier than you’d think....

This post is sponsored by FAGE! As always, all thoughts andopinions are my own. Most people, myself included, get a little intimidated whenever they read the word “French” in a recipe. But no need for that anxiety here! Save it for a few weeks from now, when we (hopefully!) learn to make croissants. This yogurt cake – or Gâteau au Yaourt, in French – is a walk in the park!...

I love using the air fryer to cook all of my favorite frozen foods. Some of my favorites include Air Fryer Tater Tots, Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets, and Air Fryer Hash browns. If you love Chinese food, you’re going to love this easy recipe for making frozen egg rolls in air fryer. It’s a great quick lunch or quick snack idea and they don’t take much time to cook! Make sure you also check out our list of Air Fryer Cook Times....

Making this is super easy! Soak the red chilies in hot water to soften. Then blend them with garlic, cumin seeds, lemon juice, salt, sweetener & little water. This is the same chutney I use for my bhel puri and other chaats. The basic red chutney needs no cooking and keeps good for about 7 to 10 days in the refrigerator. Sometimes I also temper this with little oil for a longer shelf life (about 3 to 4 weeks)....

This garlic mashed potatoes recipe is a must-have side dish for your Thanksgiving and holiday celebrations. Or to eat on a Tuesday because they are comforting and indisputably delicious. They can be cooked in advance and reheated too, so you can cut down on meal prep time and save stress in the process. Irish by heritage and a Midwest girl (the region where carbohydrates reign supreme), I know a thing or two when it comes to potatoes....

General Tso chicken is a popular Chinese-American dish. It was invented in America (not China) and consists of pieces of deep fry chicken that are battered, fried, and tossed in a thick, sticky, spicy sauce, served over steamed rice. Whenever Ben picked up crispy General Tso chicken (usually an indicator he’d had a rough day at the office), I was always tempted by its smell, but I never could get past how greasy the chicken was or the cloying amount of excess sugar made my stomach feel icky 10 minutes later....

After publishing my Summer Bucket List on Tuesday, I had a small panic attack that we are halfway through June and I hadn’t checked off a single thing on it. My theory that putting our hopes and goals into the universe is proving true because instead of spending my time on responsible things like work or cooking myself a proper breakfast, I’ve been scanning state park websites for campsite availability, calling locals farms to see when strawberries will be available for picking, and ordering straw hats....

It’s official, Thanksgiving is less than a month away! Where has the time gone? Are you thinking about what holiday side dishes you’re going to make yet? If you’re like me, you may be looking for a way to make a healthy sweet potato casserole, but don’t want all the carbs. How about a low carb sweet potato casserole recipe, hmm? I know, I know… it’s not even Halloween yet!...

There are many chicken thigh recipes out there but none are like this honey mustard chicken thigh recipe. There is a perfect balance between the tartness of red wine vinegar and the sweetness of honey. The spicy brown mustard, instead of the usual Dijon or yellow mustard, adds a nice hint of spiciness without introducing a strong mustard flavor. Fresh garlic, once cooked, adds rich deep savory flavor to the dish....

Learn how to make compound butter and you’ll never live without it. I’ve used variations of this recipe in so many other recipes, that it was time to show you the standalone version on its own, including variations and over a dozen ideas for how to use it. Use this garlic compound butter for steak, seafood, chicken, and more! It’s a simple way to add amazing flavor and richness to just about anything....

Pancakes are a favorite breakfast dish for millions of people. I am no exception – I love homemade pancakes. You know, the old-fashioned kind, made completely from scratch? This is an old, tried-and-true egg-less family pancake recipe that I’ve been using for ages. These pancakes are so good that you won’t need another pancake recipe. What I like the most about this pancake recipe is that the batter can be prepared in just 5 minutes or less....

Simply tutorials are my jam, and this oven roasted red peppers recipe needs to go on your list. They are slightly sweet and slightly smoky, and you’ll find so many ways to eat them up. Once you learn how to make roasted red peppers at home, you’ll never need to buy them at the store again. What Are Roasted Red Peppers? Roasted red peppers are red bell peppers that are charred until they are soft and slightly sweet....

If you’ve ever tried miracle noodle rice and been disappointed, you have to give this shirataki rice recipe a try, you won’t regret it! My method for cooking miracle rice is similar to my secret to perfect shirataki noodles… and it ensures that you have nice and chewy rice, that’s close to real rice. Cauliflower rice is the most popular keto rice replacement that I make all the time (so good in cauliflower chicken fried rice), but shirataki rice is a great alternative when you get tired of that....

An Incredible Hulk, also known as Green Eyed Monster, Shrock, or Hip and Hen is an eye-catching green-colored cocktail typically made by mixing equal parts (2 fl oz each) of the fruit liqueur Hpnotiq and Hennessy brand cognac and served with ice. Because of its color, not surprisingly, it was named after the green comic book superhero, the Hulk. Hpnotiq is blue, sweet and fruity, which naturally attracted far more female than male drinkers....

I used to find food made in Instant Pot bland and having a poor texture. That was primarily because in all of my recipes I would add water or some sort of thin liquid, as was instructed in the recipes that I followed. That was a mistake. Surely, you can thicken the liquids after cooking but all that extra stirring just messes up the delicately textured, softened up vegetables....

Rich, Parmesan-topped, and peppered with fresh herbs, these luscious, creamy mashed potatoes are the stuff of meal legend. Serve them at a gathering, and prepare to have your family request this exact recipe on repeat! You will be the Mashed Potato Queen/King, an honorable title indeed. Similar to my feelings about Homemade Scalloped Potatoes, until I started making these particular mashed potatoes, they were my least favorite site at a holiday feast (blasphemy, I know!...

These grilled chicken wings is probably the only food over which we fight in our family. I kid you not. They are irresistible. Any leftovers are closely watched by every family member. They are pre-divided and claimed. An uneven number of leftover wings results in passionate disputes over who gets to get an extra wing. I am telling you, these grilled chicken wings are the best, you won’t need another grilled wing recipe....