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Spring Cheese Board

Springtime is a perfect time of the year to enjoy the outdoors, picnics at the park or wine tasting with a delicious cheese board pairings.I want to share this beautiful and delicious cheese boards I prepared a few weeks ago, when we visited one of our favorite wineries in Santa Inez Valley in Buellton, CA.I called ahead of time to get the list of the wine tasting flight to coordinate the cheese pairings and enjoy a beautiful day with the hubby.Here is my easy guide:White Wines are best paired with Soft cheeses. Sauvignon blanc goes well with goat cheese and brie cheese with a sparkling wine or champagne wine. .Light body red wines like Pinot Noirs are paired with more nutty cheese like gruyere.More bolder red wines like Cabernets and Zinfandels, goes well with aged cheddar or one of my favorite is the Toscano cheese. This is a nutty cheese that pairs well with all red wines.

Cake Batter Protein Balls

If you’re like me, you’re always searching for a quick, delicious treat that will not only taste great, but keep you full. These Cake Batter Protein Balls are the perfect guilt free treat! This snack is so easy to make and SO much fun to throw together. All you need is 1 bowl and 7 ingredients, it’s that easy! And the best part!? They taste just like vanilla sprinkle cake!If you’re looking to make them plant based, they can also be made vegan! Store them in the fridge for a quick and easy snack. If you try them, let me know what you think. I would love to hear from you!

Creamy Chicken Spaghetti Bake

Growing up I never tasted creamy pasta dishes because it was not something my mom was accustomed to cooking. I think my first taste of any kind of creamy pasta was one that I made myself from a package. It was one of those dried instant side dishes. At that time, it was amazing how good that tasted. Fast forward now, and I can’t imagine eating anything but pasta cooked with real cream. It’s the reason why pasta Alfredo tastes so good. Nothing beats real cream. I came up with this dish as I am often prepping meals that I can easily throw into the oven to bake after a long day at work. It’s hearty and incredibly satisfying digging into any kind of baked pasta. My family loves it and I hope yours does too.

Greek Yogurt Fruit Dip

Confession: I am a serial snacker.I love a quick, healthy and easy midday pick me up and this recipe checks all the boxes!A handful of simple ingredients is all you need to whip up this easy yogurt dip. I like using plain Greek yogurt and natural peanut butter in this recipe however if you like things a bit sweeter, you can totally use vanilla yogurt and sweetened peanut butter (or any nut butter really!) too!A touch of cinnamon and vanilla extract bring this dip together and add a delicious flavour. Serve it up with your favourite fresh fruit and enjoy this delicious snack! Yum!

Peach Crumb Bars

These Peach Crumb Bars have juicy sliced peaches baked between two layers of cinnamon-nutmeg spiced crumble. Each bite tastes just like a peach crumble pie except it’s much easier to make than a pie! Top with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for a perfect peach dessert!!!

Vegan Fluffy Pizza

Today I want to share with you my recipe for an all vegan cream-based fluffy pizza - it's ridiculously good!The inspiration behind this one is actually a PizzaHut pizza. In some European countries, PizzaHut makes a carbonara pizza which has always been my favourite, but for a while now I've lived in a country where they don't serve it. So I've been trying to make my own version of it. I never quite nailed it, but I managed to come pretty close a few times. This is by no means that, as there's nothing vegan about the original, but that's where I got the inspiration for these flavours.If you like my content, you can check here for more!

Roasted Chickpeas

Roasted chickpeas are an easy, healthy snack when you want something tasty and crunchy! They’re full of protein, fibre and healthy carbs.Rinse a can of chickpeas to remove the starch, then let drain in a colander.

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Blood Orange Jam

Blood Oranges are a beautiful fruit that are named from their deep ruby, orange and pink flesh. Blood oranges have a sweeter taste than regular oranges, They are only available for a short time span each year, so why not take the opportunity to preserve nature’s goodness while we can? December usually marks the beginning of the season when grocery stores carry blood oranges, and the season runs for a couple of months. We like to use this delicious, beautiful jam on toast, sandwiches, pancakes, waffles, ect... This recipe is easy, and makes great use of this seasonal fruit. The jam is canned so you can enjoy the delicious fruit of your labor all spring, summer and fall!

Roasted Parmesan Cauliflower

Cauliflower was my favourite vegetable when I was a kid. As I grew up, there was a phase in my life when I stopped eating it. Few years back I again developed my love for it.Since then I have been trying different cauliflower recipes. Thankfully my toddler son loves it too. It is quite amusing that he calls it Broccoli. Well, kids have their own imagination.This roasted cauliflower recipe has become a favourite in my house. It is simple, quick and easy to make. You can eat it as an appetizer or as a side dish. I love to eat it with cucumber salad. It also tastes amazing with masala tea.There are a few things that you must keep in mind while baking it. Always line your baking tray and make sure that cauliflower florets are thinly sliced.Do try this recipe. Let me know if you have any questions.

No-Churn Apple Cinnamon Ice Cream With Crumble

Learn how to easily make this delicious No Churn Apple Cinnamon Ice Cream and a Crumble recipe at home without an ice cream machine or condensed milk. Spring is here and I am a firm believer that Ice Cream is an all year round treat. This No Churn Apple Cinnamon Ice Cream is super delicious and the best part is that you will not need condensed milk or a ice cream machine. This ice cream recipe is not sweet and has a delicious subtle combination of both apple and cinnamon. To finish this ice cream on the right note, I will also be showing you how to make a quick crumble to sprinkle on top of the ice cream. This crumble is very good and adds a great texture to the Apple Cinnamon Ice Cream. I would also suggest drizzling some caramel sauce on top or even add extra apple slices.

Hawaiian Pizza Bagel Bites

Today, we're making Hawaiian Pizza Bagel Bites!

Pineapple Mint Spitzer

March is Women Empowerment Month, so to celebrate I created a new mint flavored cocktail and creating the Mini Women EmpowerMint Bevvie Series :) This drink was actually inspired by a pineapple tattoo I have, believe it or not. Years ago I saw a quote which read, "Ladies, be a pineapple. Stand tall, be sweet, and wear a crown." I absolutely loved that and it stuck with me for so long I ended up getting a pineapple tattoo on my left heel to remind me everyday. Knowing I wanted to use pineapple juice in this empowermint cocktail, I knew I had to incorporate the leaves into a crown garnish. If you make this drink, it's obviously optional, but I hope one day this drink shows up at a Galentine's Day brunch, a bachelorette party or bridal shower, or maybe just two girlfriends sipping on them together on a Sunday as they do life together crowns and all. However, a mint sprig is another great/easier option for a garnish.

Vegan "Ricotta"

I heard someone say that you can make a decent ricotta out of tofu. I know, it's not really ricotta, except it kind of is? I don't know, it's really good, it tastes like it's supposed to to taste, and it works beautifully! I've used it in 3 different puff pastries and I loved them all!Pastry 1 - leek and frozen green peas sautéed in olive oil and a bit of lemon juicePastry 2 - garlic butter kalePastry 3 - frozen berriesI loved all three of them and can't choose my favourite! I think this ricotta would work great as ravioli stuffing as well, I think I might try that next!If you like my content you can check here for more

Chewy Oreo Chocolate Chip Cookies

I've been having a major debate lately trying to choose whether to have Oreos or Chocolate Chip Cookies for dessert and let me just say it's been rough... I mean who could actually choose between the two, they're just wayyy too good. One day I was just sitting eating both Oreos and CC cookies (don't judge lol) and that's when I was like "wait a minute, I can actually have both!!" And that my friends, is where this brilliant recipe originated. Sometimes, I just want to have the best of both worlds and this is BY far the best definition of "best of both worlds". It has the chewiness of a chocolate chip cookie, it has a whole bunch of chocolate just like an Oreo, and it makes me do a happy dance the way both cookies do. I guess you can say I'm a little obsessed!! Okay well maybe not a little but you get the point. If you are an Oreo and a chocolate chip cookie lover, this is the perfect recipe for you. For additional tips, F.A.Q, and tricks to nail this recipe, check out the full recipe post on my blog here.

The Best One Pot Lasagna Soup

Calling all lasagna lovers! Our One Pot Lasagna Soup has all the tastiness of lasagna in a creamy bowl of savory soup! Even better, it takes less than 30 minutes to make, and you'll only need to clean ONE pot!Note: this post contains affiliate links

White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

If there is one thing I have learned since developing this recipe is that everyone LOVES white chocolate macadamia nut cookies. My boyfriend is the biggest lover I know. So I had him be my tester, and according to him my recipe is the best he's ever had! These white chocolate macadamia nut cookies are so chewy and soft. The brown sugar gives the cookies a nice chewy texture. While the white chocolate and macadamia nuts add a sweet crunch to every bite. These cookies are so easy to make and makes 12 delicious cookies. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do!

Raspberry Almond Crumb Bars

Good morning and a very happy Monday to you! How was your weekend? I know that many of you received a lot of snow this weekend. I do not want to rub it in, but not only did we not get snow it was 75 and sunny, it felt like a mild summer day. We actually sat outside for most of the day Sunday in the sun and read. We loved it and so did the pups.

Chocolate Chip Espresso Scones With Espresso Glaze

The combination of coffee and chocolate is one of life’s perfect pairings. I mean, coffee & chocolate, together or separate, are basically my coping skills lately. 🤣 These Chocolate Chip Espresso Scones with Espresso Glaze bring these two flavors together in a delicious little treat that works for breakfast, brunch, or a coffee break. ☕️ 🍫

Orange Pomegranate Jelly Instant Pot Recipe

How to make orange pomegranate jelly in the Instant Pot. This is an easy jelly recipe that's perfect for beginners. It's made without pectin, so it's a good recipe to use even if you've never made jelly before.

Hasselback Potatoes Recipe

Wondering how to make hasselback potatoes? Try these sour cream and chive hasselback potatoes today for easy accordion potatoes.

Air Fryer French Fries

I’ve been cooking with an air fryer for almost two years now and loving it! It is amazing what this little appliance can do and how amazing the results are. I know I’ve tried to make oven fries before and although they’re acceptable, I can’t say they’re truly like fries. I think they’re more like roasted potatoes than true French fries. The air fryer has changed that for me. In fact, we started growing many different types of potatoes in our garden just so we can try them as air fryer fries. Last year, we grew Russian blues, Yukon golds, kennebec, banana fingerling and red gold. Our favorite were the purple Vikings, with purple skin and a creamy white interior. The potato itself cooks up fluffy and crisps up very nicely. If you’ve never tried air fryer fries then you definitely must try this now. They won’t taste like ones from the fryer but keep in mind they’re not cooked in a whole lot of oil. They’re healthier and completely addicting especially when you can have fresh cooked fries anytime.

Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

Nutritious, easy and slightly sweet, these oatmeal breakfast bars are full of fiber and packed with fresh blueberries. My Oatmeal Breakfast Bars are so easy to whip up and are perfect for meal prep! Make a batch in under 30 minutes to prep a week’s worth of grab and go breakfasts. These bars are made with whole wheat flour, rolled oats and flax seed, so they are packed with fiber to keep you feeling full. They are lightly sweetened with maple syrup and flavored with vanilla extract, cinnamon and juicy blueberries. This may be my favorite breakfast recipe yet!

3 Gin & Tonic Recipes

National G & T day is April 9th and to celebrate I'm sharing 3 refreshing Gin and Tonic recipes you have to try!

Traditional Haitian Cake – Gateau Ayisyen Zoranj

Last Updated on July 19, 2020 by This Haitian Cake Recipe flavored with orange and nutmeg is delicious for special occasions or an everyday tea cake. This traditional Haitian Cake is synonymous in Haiti and Dominican Republic.

Peanut Butter Cadbury Mini Egg Cookies

It is March, and that means one thing in this house - Easter candy has officially hit the shelves at the grocery store! Easter candy is probably my favorite seasonal candy - especially Cadbury Mini Eggs. But how do you make the best candy even better? The answer, in this case and almost always, is to add peanut butter! These thick, soft peanut butter cookies are the perfect base for the sweet milk chocolate of a mini egg. I have been testing this recipe quite a bit to make sure it is absolutely perfect, and though I have stacks and stacks of peanut butter cookies in the freezer now, I am not complaining; I love them! I also love Inside Out Chocolate Chip Cookies and Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies - if you haven't made them yet you need to!

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Thin Mint Brownies

Sometimes I need a dessert that’s simple and goes together quickly! A decorated 9x13 sheet pan of cake or brownies can easily be made from scratch OR doctored-up mixes, and they’re easy to decorate, festive, delicious, and can serve a large crowd!It’s Girl Scout cookie season, and I got several boxes of cookies recently from my nieces – including two boxes of Thin Mints! I needed a way to get them out of the house before I ate both of them by myself….so onto a pan of brownies they went! HUGE hit when I took them to work; they were gone soo fast! Recipe(s) below!

Gluten Free Vanilla Cupcakes (Small Batch)

This is an easy small batch recipe for Gluten Free Vanilla Cupcakes. Made with an almond flour blend, the cupcakes are moist and tender with great vanilla flavor – perfect for an Easter, Spring, or any time of the year dessert! Maple syrup is the sweetener, making these cupcakes gluten free, and refined sugar-free!

Strawberry Puree

How to Make Strawberry Puree for use in a variety of desserts and beverages. Options for both cooked and fresh and unsweetened and sweetened Pureed Strawberry Recipe are included, along with suggestions to use strawberry puree.

Simple Broccoli Salad

This past Easter weekend brought about multiple family gatherings in which I was asked to bring a dish to. This broccoli salad is a family favorite. I get asked over and over again to make it and this weekend was no different. The good news is that it is cheap, easy, and quick to make. It is the perfect spring/summer side dish to take to any cookout or barbeque as it pairs well with hamburgers, barbeque chicken or pork, and steaks. The cheese and bacon give the salad a savory flavor while the creamy dressing provides a sweet touch. I like to make it up ahead of time so the flavors really get a chance to incorporate together. I hope your family and friends can enjoy this refreshing salad at your next gathering this summer.

Meatballs

Every Italian has their own meatball recipe, and every Italian will tell you that their meatballs are the best. Well I’m here to tell you that everyone has been lying to you, because my meatballs are the absolute best. These meatballs are tender, they’re juicy, and they’re covered in a classic pomodoro sauce and copious amounts of parmigiana. They're so easy to make. Just add all the ingredients to a medium-size bowl, mix until fully combined, then roll them out into 2oz balls. Once they're rolled out, bake them in a 425º oven for 17 to 20 minutes. You can easily double or triple this recipe, and then freeze your leftovers and use them for a quick an easy weeknight meal!Try them…I dare you!

Almonds in Chili Honey

Are you looking for a perfect midday snack? Or perhaps you're craving something sweet and savoury at the same time? Don't you worry, I've got you covered with this yummy Almonds in Chili Honey Recipe!

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The Easiest Wicked Whiskey Bundt Cake Recipe

This wicked whiskey bundt cake is definitely a must-try dessert. If you aren’t big on having whiskey in your recipe there are a few ideas of whiskey substitutes I will share below. If you aren’t opposed to adding the whiskey then this recipe will be a different choice to bring to a party for adults. If you need a recipe for a cake for the kids, try this one The Most Delicious Boston Creme Pie Cake.The biggest amount of whiskey in this recipe is in the glaze. The small amount in the cake itself will bake itself out.Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are ‘affiliate links". This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Amazon & Walmart affiliate links are most often used.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

HELLO Peanut butter, chocolate, and banana bread... can you really go wrong?? This tasty treat is delicious in the morning for breakfast or in the afternoon as a treat with a cup of tea. Feel free to leave the PB out if that is not your jam, but it is sure delicious! Get creative and add walnuts or other nuts and toppings for a crunch. I bet crunchy PB would even be good! The slow hand mixing of this one makes it extra moist and delicate. Enjoy the easy picture to grab all of your ingredients below and happy baking!!