If, like me chocolate and caramel is your thing – you are in for a real treat! My husband is a chocolate fanatic and asks me to make brownies on a regular basis. This is a recipe I created for him for a wedding anniversary, it’s so good I just had to share it with you. One of our favorites has always been my Salted Caramel & Dark Chocolate Blondies....

Serve with fresh garlic bread for an amazing weeknight dinner. Shrimp Alfredo is a fantastic quick and easy weeknight dinner, but it’s also special enough for guests! What could be better than delicious shrimp and fettuccine pasta smothered in a garlicky cream sauce? Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Saute the shrimp for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are pink and opaque. Add the garlic and cook another minute....

How Much Calcium Do We Need? The Recommended Daily Intake of calcium varies from 200mg for a newborn to 1300mg for teenagers before going down for most of one’s adult life and growing again later. While the RDI is the same between men and women, from 51 years of age, women need more calcium (Source). Why Do We Need Calcium? Calcium is a chemical element with the symbol Ca and is a metal widely abundant in the Earth’s crust....

If you’re planning a picnic, this is a great pairing with Moroccan Spiced Vegetable Cous Cous or Bacon and Green Onion Pasta Salad. The Perfect Tomato Avocado Salad This salad is loaded with ripe juicy tomatoes, creamy avocado, and fresh greens like Spinach and arugula. It comes together in a flash even with the homemade dressing! This is the perfect dish to serve alongside your summer BBQ food, it adds a touch of class to any occasion....

I love anything almond, but there’s something in traditional French baking called Frangipane, a sweet almond cream traditionally made with almond flour, butter, and sugar. It has a strong almond taste that is typical of French King’s Cakes, almond croissants, or almond cake. These almond croissant pastry are buttery, crunchy on the outside with that sweet moist almond paste filling that tastes almost like marzipan. The crunchy toasted sliced almonds on top along with powdered sugar bring out all the flavors of a classic almond croissant but with a pastry shortbread texture....

I love making healthy recipes with zucchini when it’s the season for these summer squash, like I do with my Baked Zucchini Chips, Zucchini Smoothie, Vegan Chocolate Zucchini Bread, or Vegan Zucchini Fritters. These stuffed zucchini boats are baked zucchini halves stuffed with a juicy plant-based protein cooked in tomato sauce. The most common zucchini stuffing use Lentil Taco Meat, TVP Taco Meat, or Mexican Black Beans cooked in tomato sauce with taco seasoning and vegetables....

If you’ve been searching for cookware that’s as gorgeous as it is functional, let me introduce you to my new kitchen obsession: the Hestan CopperBond Induction Copper Ultimate 10-Piece Set. This stunning set is a game-changer for anyone who loves to cook, whether you’re an experienced chef or just someone who appreciates high-quality tools in the kitchen. And guess what? Hestan is running an incredible Black Friday sale right now!...

Crock Pot Ramen Crock Pot Ramen elevates convenience to a new level of culinary artistry. Simply combine the ingredients, set it, forget it, and return to savor a bowl of piping-hot, richly flavored ramen.Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Ramen Olive Garden Gnocchi Soup A recipe for recreating Olive Garden’s chicken gnocchi soup. This simple yet comforting soup features a creamy broth with tender chicken and vegetables, all in a slow cooker preparation....

Chicken Carrot and Wild Rice Soup Indulge in a rich and comforting Chicken, Carrot, and Wild Rice Soup, effortlessly prepared in just one pot! This satisfying and hearty soup is packed with tender chicken, a variety of vegetables, and nutty wild rice, all blended in a creamy and comforting broth that’s sure to warm your senses. Get The Recipe: Chicken and Wild Rice Soup Vegan Carrot Cake Indulge in a heavenly delight with this sumptuous layered Vegan Carrot Cake, crowned with a rich and creamy Vegan Cream Cheese Frosting....

Shrimp Orzo One-pot dinners are just awesome – like the quick and tasty chicken orzo or the reader-favorite sausage gnocchi. The one-pan shrimp orzo not only feels cozy but is also loaded with fiber (veggies) and protein (shrimp). Seasoned with smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, the shrimp is then seared with minced garlic. Get The Recipe: Shrimp Orzo Pesto Baked Chicken Thighs These super simple pesto baked chicken thighs use only 8 ingredients and are ready in just 20 minutes!...

Christmas and cookies are inseparable. I always make dozen of different cookie varieties in the lead up to the festive season. They are great as a quick snack, fantastic with a cup of tea or coffee, and a great gift for friends and family. I decided to make these cookies as a gluten-free option that is still very tasty, crunchy, and delicate. Believe me, you’ll love them! Ingredients and Substitutions You only need 4 ingredients to make these cookies to perfection!...

I love this time of the year; avocados are back in the store, and I couldn’t resist buying a pack of 10 avocados from a local producer. This is too much for our little family. Especially because avocados always ripen all at the same time. As a result, you have a fairly small time frame to make the most of it. So, instead of making savory dishes with them, I like making popsicle recipes for the kids, like I shared before with my strawberry banana popsicles....

There’s nothing like the smoky, creamy taste of homemade Baba Ghanouj. It’s one of those things I never tried until I lived in England. Living in a different country made me more open to new cuisines. I tried it for the first time at a Lebanese restaurant in London, and I’ve been obsessed with it ever since. How To Make You can find the full, printable recipe at the bottom of this post (click the button above), but you can read a summary with step-by-step instructions and photos for each step below....

This recipe is a great option for summer parties – if the sun is shining you can BBQ, but if you end up with rain, you can still have a great meal! I love a barbecue! This baked or Barbecued Sticky Ribs recipe because you don’t have to be counting on the sunshine to plan a meal for a summer get-together. I have learned to make dishes that don’t need the outdoors to cook them to perfection....

I developed this recipe as a way to enjoy the health benefits of chia seeds in a more palatable form. As someone who appreciates quick, nutritious desserts, like my Chocolate Protein Yogurt, Tofu Mousse, or Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bites, this blended version solved the texture issues some people have with whole chia seeds. It’s become a staple in my kitchen, offering a versatile base that can be customized to suit different tastes and dietary needs....

Apple and Caramel are the perfect flavor combination. Put them in a pie, and you have something that is bound to be a winner! Warm apples baked in a caramel sauce between two layers of flaky crust – what could be better? When I first published this recipe, I posted it without the caramel sauce. I thought the filling that was made with brown sugar gave it enough caramel flavor to call it caramel apple pie....

I love making sweet treats with chickpeas, like my Chickpea Flour Pancakes, Chickpea Blondies, or Chickpea Brownies. Chickpeas are a great way of turning classic recipes into healthy, protein-rich treats without sacrificing the taste of texture. With a lot of testing and tasting, I’ve managed to find how to get all the chickpea goodness with no aftertaste and no bitterness, so you can enjoy the cookie dough you love! Calling all the cookie dough lovers with this healthy cookie dough recipe made of chickpeas!...

Who doesn’t love fried rice with egg? Whether it’s chicken, vegetarian, or pork, it’s loved around the world, but making it at home isn’t always easy. With this guide, you can make it at home any time you want! When homemade Chinese food, you don’t have to use a lot of vegetables (although you can add some if you’d like). Just basic, aromatic vegetables like onions or shallots, green onions, and garlic are all that’s needed....

Try this granola butter if you are after a delicious spread alternative to nut butter. It’s particularly useful for kids going to allergy-friendly schools where nuts are not allowed. This lovely nut-free spread tastes like our favorite breakfast granola and has the texture of natural peanut butter. It’s also very easy to make with some nuts if you do prefer the flavors of almonds, pecans, or peanuts. But here I am sharing a seed variation that is school-friendly....

I love baking cookies, many cookies, but I’m the first to admit that having so many of them in your cookie jar is not necessary the best for your waistline! So what I do is keep a jar for the kids full of my “normal” cookies and I make for me and anyone who want healthier versions a collection of my Healthy Christmas Cookies, Healthy Sugar Cookies, or Healthy Apple Cookies....