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Healthy Recipes - This meatless spaghetti sauce is already vegan, or you can add cheese if you are not vegan. You’ll Need: 16 oz sliced baby bella mushrooms 1 medium onion, diced 1/3 cup minced garlic (around 15 cloves) 8 oz portobello mushrooms, diced 1 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 teaspoons oregano 1 tablespoon olive oil 25 oz pasta sauce 1 lb spaghetti Instructions: Cook spaghetti according to package instructions Add salt, pepper, oregano, olive oil, garlic, onion, and all mushrooms to a large skillet Saute on medium high heat for 15 - 20 minutes, or until mushrooms release and cook off all liquid Get full recipe==>> buildyourbite.com

Healthy Recipes - This Pineapple Pico de Gallo is a fresh homemade salsa full of tomatoes, sweet onions, pineapple, jalapenos, and cilantro. It makes a wonderful topping for chicken or tacos and can be eaten as a healthy dip! You’ll Need: 2 c tomatoes finely chopped 2 c pineapple finely chopped 1 c sweet onion finely diced ¼ - ½ c jalapenos finely diced* ¼ c lime juice fresh 2 cloves garlic minced ¾ c cilantro chopped salt to taste Instructions: Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Toss to combine. Serve on top of chicken, tacos or eat it as a dip! Get full recipe==>> evolvingtable.com

Healthy Recipes - This vegetarian mushroom linguine is quick, easy, healthy and delicious. Easily made vegan. Ready in fifteen minutes! You’ll Need: 160 g (5.5oz) linguine 25 g (2tbsp) butter 250 g (9oz) chestnut mushrooms sliced 4 cloves garlic peeled and crushed 4 sprigs fresh thyme leaves only pinch chilli flakes juice of 1/2 lemon 40 g (1.5oz) parmesan cheese (or vegetarian alternative) grated handfull fresh parsley finely chopped salt and pepper Instructions: Cook the linguine according to the instructions on the packet. Meanwhile, heat the butter in a frying pan. Add the mushrooms until soft and golden and any liquid has almost all evaporated. Add the garlic, thyme leaves and chilli flakes and cook for a couple more minutes. Season well. Get full recipe==>> domesticgothess.com

Healthy Recipes - This Baked Denver Omelet Breakfast Casserole is the perfect dish when you want to feed a crowd or even make freezer friendly breakfast bars that can be warmed up and eaten on the go. Loaded with onions, peppers, mushrooms, ham and a secret ingredients - this is a thick omelette thats hearty, healthy and delicious. You’ll Need: 1 teaspoon Butter 1 teaspoon Olive Oil 1/2 teaspoon chopped Garlic 1 teaspoon grated Ginger 8-10 Button Mushrooms, cut in half 1 Red Bell Pepper, cut into bite sized squares 1 Green Bell Pepper, cut into bite sized squares 1 Onion, cut into bite sized squares 5-6 slices of Ham, cut into small pieces Salt and Pepper to taste 8 Eggs 1 tablespoon Sriracha Instructions: Pre-heat oven to 200C/ 400F Saute the Veggies: Heat butter and oil in a pan and add ginger and garlic. Saute for a minute or so and add mushrooms. Stir fry the mushrooms on high heat for 3-4 minutes and add both varieties of bell peppers. Stir fry again for 2-3 minutes and add the ...

Healthy Recipes - These Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal are moist, delicious, healthy, gluten free breakfast, perfect way to start your day! Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal is the best healthy snack you’ve ever tried! You’ll Need: 2 cup rolled oats, old fashioned 2 bananas, medium ripe 1 egg ½ cup milk 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Pinch of salt 1 apple peeled and diced Instructions: Preheat oven to 375 F. Line standard muffin pan with 12 liners and set aside. In a medium bowl, mash banana with a fork. Get full recipe==>> yummiestfood.com

Healthy Recipes - This Fresh Strawberry Bread is the perfect way to make use of fresh summer strawberries! It comes together quickly and is packed with delicious strawberry flavor. Sure to be a family favorite! You’ll Need: 2 1/2 c. all purpose flour 1 c. sugar 3 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil 1 c. milk 1 egg 1 tsp. vanilla 1 1/2 c. fresh sliced strawberries Instructions: Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl; fold in fresh strawberries. Pour into greased loaf pan. Get full recipe==>> lemontreedwelling.com

Healthy Recipes - This is super easy and just in case somebody can’t figure it out – I’m sharing a little recipe. Plus you get some ideas how to eat healthier, when you don’t have time. This breakfast is healthy, gluten-free, made in 3 minutes and super delicious. You’ll Need: For one serving: 1 cup yoghurt 6 walnut halves ½ cup berries (I used frozen) 1 tsp honey optional: some natural peanut butter Instructions: Chop the walnuts. In a bowl mix yogurt with the honey. Get full recipe==>> beautybites.org

Healthy Recipes - This garlic chicken stir fry is a quick and easy dinner that’s perfect for those busy weeknights. Cubes of chicken are cooked with colorful veggies and tossed in a flavorful garlic sauce for a meal that’s way better than take out! You’ll Need: 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, divided use 1 cup broccoli florets 1 cup mushrooms, halved 1 yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded and thinly sliced 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch pieces salt and pepper to taste 4 cloves of garlic, minced ¾ cup chicken broth 1½ teaspoons sugar 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 teaspoons sesame oil 2 teaspoons cornstarch Instructions: Place 1 teaspoon of oil in a large pan and heat over medium high heat. Add the broccoli, mushrooms and bell pepper to the pan. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Remove the vegetables from the pan; transfer to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm. Get full recipe==>> therecipecritic.com

Healthy Recipes - A Vegan Thai Green Sweet Potato Curry is bursting with creamy sauce, amazing flavor that is perfectly balanced and topped with incredible roasted asparagus! This dish is dairy-free, gluten-free, oil-free and just 8 ingredients! You’ll Need: 1 large bunch (486g) fresh asparagus, with about 2 inches cutoff from the ends 1 1/2 inch knob (12g) minced fresh ginger 4 cups (520g) peeled and chopped sweet potatoes into 1/2 inch pieces One 13.6oz can of full-fat coconut milk (I recommend the Thai kitchen brand, it's creamy and no other compares) 4 tablespoons (60g) green curry paste (I used and recommend Thai Kitchen brand, I cannot vouch for the flavor or spiciness of any other brand) 1/2 tablespoon (5g) coconut sugar 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt 1 tablespoon (15g) fresh lime juice (and extra for the asparagus) optional garnish: roasted cashews and cilantro optional: I like to serve this with white rice (listed below how to make) or it's ...

Healthy Recipes - This vegan bourguignon is a perfect cold weather comfort food. It has bags of flavour, it's naturally gluten-free and it's quite easy to make too. All round winner! You’ll Need: 10 g / 0.5 oz dried porcini (or other dried) mushrooms 2 tbsp / 30 ml olive oil 1 onion, finely diced 4 large garlic cloves, finely diced 1 tbsp tomato paste 2 celery stalks, cut into chunks 2 carrots, cut into chunks 1 vegan stock cube 1 cup / 240 ml vegan red wine 1 rosemary spring 3 fresh thyme springs 2 fresh or dried bay leaves 2 tsp liquid smoke (optional) approx. ½ tsp coarse salt, adjust to taste 750 g / 27 oz mushrooms (I used chestnut and plain) 4 tsp cornstarch / cornflour, to thicken 6 lacinato kale / cavolo nero leaves, chopped (optional) black pepper, to taste 2 tsp balsamic vinegar, to taste chopped parsley, to decorate (optional) CELERIAC MASH 700 g / 24 oz celeriac, peeled and cubed 2 tbsp shiro / white miso paste 1 head of roasted garlic* approx. 480 ml / 2 cups almo...

Healthy Recipes - These flavorful Lentil Meatballs (Vegan, Gluten-Free) are smothered in a creamy cashew gravy will surely be a big hit at your dinner table especially during the holidays! You’ll Need: Lentil Meatballs 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon parsley 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/2 cup dried lentils 2 cups water or vegetable broth 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped 2 tablespoons oatflour 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes 2 teaspoons Bragg's liquid aminos 1/2 teaspoon salt Creamy Cashew Gravy 1/2 cup cashews, soaked for 1 hour then drained 2 cups water 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder, or cornstarch 3 tablespoons Bragg's liquid aminos 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning Pinch of Cayenne pepper Instructions: Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-h...

Healthy Recipes - This Gingerbread Chia Pudding takes a classic holiday flavor and turns it into a gluten free, dairy free, vegan, and paleo healthy snack. You’ll Need: 2 medium bananas (about 230 grams) 3/4 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk* 2 teaspoons molasses 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/3 cup chia seeds Instructions: Add all ingredients except the chia seeds to a Vitamix, high powered blender, or food processor. Process until smooth and all ingredients are combined, about 1 minute. Transfer to a medium sized resealable bowl. Stir in chia seeds until combined. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight. Get full recipe==>> eatthegains.com

Healthy Recipes - These Pecan Pie Brownies are a rich, chocolate and pecan pie Thanksgiving dessert recipe that you’re going to want all year long! You’ll Need: 1 box Brownie mix must have instructions for making in 13x9 pan + ingredients listed on the package Pecan Pie Filling: 1 cup Sugar 1 1/2 cups Light Corn syrup 4 Eggs 1/4 cup Unsalted butter 1 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract 2 cups Pecans roughly chopped Instructions: Preheat oven according to brownie package instructions. Combine the sugar, corn syrup, eggs, butter, and vanilla in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat stirring often. Mix brownies according to package instructions. Get full recipe==>> homemadeinterest.com

Healthy Recipes - This Salmon with Creamy Garlic Dijon Sauce is such a flavorful, elegant dish that anyone can pull off. It’s comes together so quickly yet it’s sure to impress anyone. Pan seared salmon is perfectly delicious on it’s own but when you add a bright sauce like this it takes it to a whole new level! You’ll Need: 4 (6 - 7 oz) skinless salmon fillets 3 tsp olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 garlic cloves, minced (1 Tbsp) 1/2 tsp cornstarch 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 1/2 Tbsp dijon mustard (or a little more to taste) 1/2 tsp honey 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth 1 Tbsp minced fresh dill Instructions: Heat a large non-stick skillets over medium-high heat (or use two skillets if you used large 7 - 8 oz fillets like I did so they aren't overcrowded). Add 1 1/2 tsp olive oil to each skillet. Dab both sides of salmon dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper. Get full recipe==>> cookingclassy.com

Healthy Recipes - I think this is the most good looking cake I have ever made. And the best compliments always come from omnivores! Our friends who tasted it loved it and couldn’t believe it was vegan! But then again, who can resist a moist cake with coconut frosting and fresh berries? You’ll Need: Vanilla Cake 1 1/2 cup (360 ml) oat milk 2 tsp vinegar 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar 1/3 cup 2 tbs (110 ml) vegetable oil 1 tbs vanilla extract 2 cups (250 g) flour 3 tbs corn starch 3/4 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 3/4 tsp salt Coconut Vanilla Frosting 2 cans (2 x 400 ml) coconut cream or full fat coconut milk (chilled) 1/4 cup (40 g) powdered sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 cups fresh berries (strawberry, blueberry) Instructions: Grease three 17cm baking pans and heat the oven to 175°C. Combine milk and vinegar in a small jar and set aside. In a larger bowl mix together the sugar, oil and vanilla extract. Add the milk and mix well. Get full recipe==>> dearkitchen.net

Healthy Recipes - Cajun Lime Chicken Avocado Corn Salad - This salad has so much flavor! Creamy, light, and drizzled with a Cilantro Lime Dressing. It is quick and easy to make and perfect for your next barbecue or get together. Light on the calories - coming in at only 203 calories per 1 cup serving. The best part? It's just as delicious the next day, making this a good meal for your to-go lunches for either work, school, or travel. You’ll Need: Blackened Chicken: 1/2 lb chicken breast boneless, skinless, thinly sliced 1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin 1/8 tsp salt or to taste black pepper to taste 1/4 tsp smoked paprika or regular 1/8 tsp onion powder 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/8 tsp ground cumin 1/8 tsp chili powder 1/8 tsp oregano 1/2 lime juiced Cilantro Lime Juice Dressing: 3 tbsp lime juice 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin 1 tbsp cilantro freshly chopped (or parsley) 1/4 tsp salt or to taste 1/8 tsp pepper or to taste 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes or to taste, optional Salad: 1 e...

Healthy Recipes - This Cozy Autumn Wild Rice Soup is full of hearty seasonal vegetables and wild rice (plus chicken, if you would like), it’s wonderfully creamy and comforting, and easy to make in the Instant Pot, Crock-Pot or on the stovetop. You’ll Need: 6 cups vegetable stock (or chicken stock) 1 cup uncooked wild rice* 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms, sliced 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 medium carrots, diced 2 ribs celery, diced 1 large (about 1 pound) sweet potato, peeled and diced 1 small white onion, peeled and diced 1 bay leaf 1 1/2 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning 3 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups milk 2 large handfuls of kale, roughly chopped with thick stems removed Kosher salt and freshly-cracked black pepper Instructions: Combine vegetable stock, wild rice, mushrooms, garlic, carrots, celery, sweet potato, onion, bay leaf and Old Bay seasoning in the bowl of an Instant Pot pressure cooker. Stir briefly to combine. Cover and set vent to “sealing”. Cook on ...

Healthy Recipes - Skinny Chicken Fajita Soup Recipe - A simple zesty Mexican-style soup that is low fat, gluten free, and can be made low carb as well! You’ll Need: 1 pound chicken breasts 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 bell peppers, seeded and chopped 1 red onion, peeled and chopped 4 garlic cloves, minced 15 ounce can black beans, drained 15 ounce can fire roasted diced tomatoes 8 cups chicken broth 1 fajita seasoning packet 1/2 cup brown rice, optional Possible Garnishes: Reduced Fat Cheese Scallions, Avocado Instructions: Place a large sauce 6-8 quart pot over medium heat. Add the oil, chopped bell peppers, onions, and garlic. Saute for 3-5 minutes to soften. Add whole chicken breasts, black beans, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, 1 fajita seasoning packet, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. If adding rice, stir it in with an additional 2 cups of water. Bring the soup to a boil. Lower the heat, and simmer for 20 minutes. Get full recipe==>> aspicyperspective.com

Healthy Recipes - This is a deliciously creamy and hearty soup and it’s total comfort food for this season! The chicken, spinach, mushrooms and tortellini all just go so well together and they are perfectly complimented by the creamy broth. Try it, you’ll love everything about this soup… You’ll Need: 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil 1 1/3 cups chopped yellow onion (1 medium) 1 1/3 cups diced carrots (about 3 medium) 6 - 8 oz cremini mushrooms , sliced 3 cloves garlic , minced 4 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 lb bonless skinless chicken breasts , pounded evenly to about 1/2-inch thickness 1 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp dried thyme Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup unsalted butter , sliced into 1 Tbsp pieces 1/3 cup flour 2 1/2 cups milk 9 oz refrigerated three cheese tortellini 4 oz fresh spinach (4 cups) 1/3 cup heavy cream Finely shredded parmesan cheese , for serving Instructions: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrots and mushrooms and saute 3 minu...

Healthy Recipes - An easy appetizer that everyone will love, this delicious Red Wine Cherry Tomato & Goat Cheese Crostini will impress your guests and their taste buds! You’ll Need: 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes (~one pint) a few pinches of Salt & Pepper 1 tsp Oregano 1 tsp Basil 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 tsps Balsamic Vinegar 1/3 cup Dry Red Wine (ex: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot) 10 oz. French Baguette 1 tbsp Salted Butter, softened 1/2 tsp Crushed or Minced Garlic 4 oz. Goat Cheese, at room temperature* Fresh basil to garnish (optional) Instructions: Preheat oven to 450F. On cutting board slice cherry tomatoes in half, then transfer to large mixing bowl. Generously season with salt, pepper, oregano, and basil, tossing well. Next add in EVOO, balsamic vinegar, and red wine, again tossing well. Transfer tomatoes to oven-safe baking dish, then roast for 25 – 30 minutes until just begin to char/blister. Get full recipe==>> wrytoasteats.com

Healthy Recipes - This healthy Thai peanut ramen is so hearty and filling, but still doesn’t feel heavy. The spicy peanut broth is so incredibly flavorful, you could really eat it on it’s own. Or add all kinds of different things if you don’t want ramen noodles. You’ll Need: 2 Teaspoons Olive oil 3 Cloves Garlic, chopped 1 Teaspoon Ginger, grated 1 Teaspoon Green curry paste 4 Cups Vegetable broth, divided 1 Can(13oz.-14oz.) Coconut milk, full fat 1/2 Cup Peanut butter, natural or organic 2 Tablespoons Soy sauce 2 Tablespoons Agave syrup Juice of 2 Limes 12 Ounces Ramen noodles Instructions: In a large pot, heat the olive oil on medium high. Then add the chopped garlic and grated ginger. Saute, reducing heat as needed for a minute or 2 to cook the garlic. Now, add the curry paste, and stir it into the garlic and ginger. Cook for another minute. Then add 3 cups of veggie broth and the coconut milk. Stir to combine everything. Reduce heat to low and simmer. Get full recipe==>> rab...

Healthy Recipes - If you're looking for the chocolate cake of your dreams, this is it. No one will even know it's vegan! You’ll Need: Dry ingredients: 2½ cups all-Purpose flour 2½ cups white sugar 1 cup cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt Wet ingredients: 2⅔ cups non-dairy milk (such as soy or almond) ⅔ cups light oil (such as canola or vegetable) 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Frosting Ingredients: ½ cup vegan butter (such as Earth Balance) ½ cup vegetable shortening 1¼ cup powdered sugar ¼ cup cocoa powder 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 - 2 tablespoons non-dairy milk (if needed) Instructions: To Make the Cake: Preheat your oven to 350F (180C). Prepare two 8" round baking pans by lightly greasing them, and then cutting a circle of parchment paper to fit into the bottom. In a large bowl whisk together all of the dry ingredients, then set aside. In a medium bowl whisk together all of the wet ingredients...

Healthy Recipes - This gluten free potsticker recipe shows you how to make your own perfectly crispy, savory potstickers at home! All you need is need a few simple ingredients and a little bit of patience. You’ll Need: Wrappers 10 oz. all purpose gluten free flour 5-6 oz. boiled water 1 teaspoon salt Filling 2 cups of cabbage, shredded 1 portobello cap, chopped finely 1 cup green onion, chopped finely 1 cup carrot, chopped finely 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1 thumb of ginger, minced 2 Tablespoons sesame oil 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari 1/2 teaspoon white pepper Dipping Sauce 1/4 cup sesame oil 2 Tablespoons soy sauce or tamari 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar 2 Tablespoons honey about 1 Tablespoon of lime juice 1 Tablespoon red chili flakes 2 cloves of garlic, minced Instructions: Wrappers Bring 5-6 ounces of water to a boil. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Make a hollow in the center of the mixture. Once water is boiling, slowly pour it into the well that you created in the f...

Healthy Recipes - Make these Gluten Free Apple Cider Doughnuts for a sweet, after school fall treat. Your family will love you for it. They are light, fluffy and full of fall apple cider flavor. You’ll never know they are gluten-free! You’ll Need: 1 1/2 cups Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 Baking Flour ¼ tsp baking soda ¼ tsp cream of tartar 1½ tsp baking powder 1 tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp salt ⅔ cup sugar 8 tbsp unsalted butter melted and cooled 1 tsp vanilla 2 eggs whites separated 1 cup apple cider For icing: 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tbsp pure maple syrup 1 tbsp milk Instructions: Preheat oven to 350º. Spray your donut pan with cooking spray. In a large bowl, whisk together the first seven dry ingredients, flour through sugar. Get full recipe==>> seasonalcravings.com

Healthy Recipes - This super simple recipe for chocolate chip yogurt gluten free quick bread always makes a perfectly moist and tender loaf! You’ll Need: 1 3/4 cups (245 g) all-purpose gluten free flour (I used Better Batter) 6 tablespoons (54 g) cornstarch 1 teaspoon xanthan gum (omit if your blend already contains it) 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar 6 tablespoons (84 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup (227 g) plain yogurt, at room temperature 2 eggs (120 g, out of shell) at room temperature, beaten 3 ounces miniature chocolate chips, tossed with 1 teaspoon cornstarch Instructions: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease well a standard 9-inch by 5-inch loaf pan and set it aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer (or a large bowl with a hand mixer), place the flour blend, cornstarch, xanthan gum, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar, and whisk to combine well with a separate, handheld whisk. Creat...

Healthy Recipes - This No-Bake Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake recipe is a healthy yet decadent dessert! Gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and paleo-friendly! You’ll Need: Crust: ½ cup raw pecans ½ cup dates pitted (don’t forget to remove the pits)!! 1 ½ TBS unsweetened cocoa powder 2 TBS unsweetened, shredded coconut 1 TBS honey or pure maple syrup ¼ tsp sea salt Filling 1 cup roasted, unsalted cashews soaked for at least 1 hour 6 TBS pure maple syrup ¼ cup coconut oil melted ¼ cup unsweetened chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted ¼ cup creamy peanut butter ½ cup coconut cream 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 2 TBS unsweetened cocoa powder ¼ tsp sea salt Chocolate peanut butter topping: ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 2 TBS creamy peanut butter Instructions: First, soak 1 cup of cashews in enough boiling water to cover them for at least 1 hour. After 1 hour rinse and drain and proceed with the recipe. Crust: Line a 6” round cake pan (deep) with parchment paper. Set aside....

Healthy Recipes - This easy (and I mean easy) Flourless Chocolate Tortes recipe and I are long and faithful friends. Its silky-smooth texture, sinfully chocolaty flavor, and ability to be easily adapted to different tastes, toppings, and flavors makes it the perfect guest at any gathering. If you’re unsure of your ability to make an impressive dessert, are looking for a dessert you can make ahead (and even freeze!), or if chocolate is the love language of your soul, this easy chocolate torte recipe is sure to be a devoted companion of yours too. You’ll Need: 9 ounces good-quality dark chocolate — 65% or higher, finely chopped 9 ounces unsalted butter — (Kenzie recommends European-style, such as Kerrygold) (18 tablespoons) 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 7 large eggs — at room temperature 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract If you are feeling dangerous: a few tablespoons rum — bourbon, or whiskey (Kenzie puts in "a splash") Optional — for serving: pow...

Healthy Recipes - German Apple Cake has chunks of fresh apple, lots of fall spices, crunchy pecans, and a thick layer of cream cheese frosting. This is one of the most delicious apple desserts you will ever taste so get ready for some fall baking!! You’ll Need: 3 large eggs 2 cups sugar 1 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 cups peeled and finely chopped tart apples, I use Granny Smith 1 cup chopped pecans Frosting 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon half-and-half or milk 2 cups confectioners' sugar Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray. In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract until completely combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda and salt. Get full recipe==>...

Healthy Recipes - Get this tested, easy-to-follow recipe for gluten free zucchini chicken parmesan bundles. Make them ahead and freeze them for a quick weeknight meal! You’ll Need: 4 ounces cream cheese cheese, at room temperature 1 tablespoon dried oregano, pressed into your palm to release its oils 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon dried garlic powder 8 ounces low-moisture mozzarella cheese, grated 1 ounce Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, finely grated 2 1/4 cups zucchini and yellow squash, grated and squeezed dry of all liquid (280 g)* (from about 2 medium-large zucchini/squash) 1 3/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/4-inch thickness Egg wash (2 eggs + 2 tablespoons milk, beaten) 1 1/2 cups gluten free cornflake crumbs, finely ground in a blender or food processor (plus more if necessary) Tomato sauce 12 ounces cooked gluten free spaghetti, for serving Chopped fresh basil, for serving *I squeeze the liquid out of grated zucchini and sq...

Healthy Recipes - This gluten-free Cheesy Baked Potato Soup brings all the flavors of a twice baked potato in a creamy soup that the whole family loves! You’ll Need: 1/2 cup butter (1 stick), divided 2 Tbsp. minced garlic (about 3 cloves) 6 cups gluten-free chicken broth (recommend Pacific) 9 cups cubed potatoes (~1/2" cubes), preferably butter gold or Yukon gold (peeled or unpeeled) 2 tsp. dried parsley 1/4 cup cornstarch 3 cups milk 5 cups cubed cheddar cheese (sharp cheddar is preferred) 3/4 cup sour cream 2 Tbsp. garlic salt 1 tsp. pepper 2 lbs. bacon Additional shredded cheese for topping, if desired Sliced green onions for topping, if desired Instructions: In a large stockpot, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook 1 minute or until garlic is fragrant. Add the broth, potatoes, and parsley. Bring to a boil, stir, then turn to low heat, cover pot with lid, and let simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 12 minutes. Get full recipe==...

Healthy Recipes - Healthy Sun Dried Tomato Feta Stuffed Chicken. Amazing chicken dinner recipe. Juicy chicken breasts are stuffed with a mixture of sun-dried tomatoes and feta cheese, coated in fresh pesto, and pan-grilled for an easy dinner. You’ll Need: 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts 3 oz feta cheese 2/3 cup diced sun dried tomatoes 1 Tbsp fresh Italian parsley minced 1 tsp olive oil Salt fresh cracked pepper 3 Tbsp pesto 2 Tbsp vegetable oil for cooking Instructions: Lay chicken breast flat on the cutting board. Carefully, slide the knife (hold it sideways with blade facing away from you) at the top (wider part) of the chicken breast, in the center, and cut a pocket in the middle. DO NOT slice all the way through the bottom or the sides of the chicken breast. Your ultimate goal is to create a pocket inside the breast with opening at the top. Repeat with all three breasts. In a small bowl, mix minced sun dried tomatoes, Feta cheese, oil, parsley, salt and pepper. Mix well until...

Healthy Recipes - Make one miracle dough, keep it in the fridge and use it for anything you like: pizza, cinnamon rolls, dinner rolls, pretzels, garlic knots, focaccia, and bread. You’ll Need: 2 1/2 cup (550 ml 550 g) non-dairy milk, lukewarm 2 tsp sugar 80 g fresh yeast or 4 tsp active dry yeast or 4 tsp instant yeast 6 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 kg 4 tsp baking powder 3 tsp salt 1/2 tsp lemon juice 4 Tbsp + 1 tsp oil Instructions: If you’re using instant yeast, mix it directly to flour. For other types of yeast, in a small bowl combine lukewarm milk with sugar and yeast. Let stand until yeast activates, about 10 minutes. The yeast will become foamy and start expanding. Put the yeast mixture together with remaining ingredients in a bowl of your food processor or mixer. Mix well until you get soft dough, similar to pizza dough. If the dough seems too dry (depending on the kind of flour you’re using), add a little bit more of milk or water. If it is too soft, add just a little bit of ...

WARM GINGERBREAD CAKE WITH A CARAMEL SAUCE  A delicious and moist caramel cake that has an amazing caramel sauce on top! Serve it with some fresh whipped cream and you will have a family favorite recipe! INGREDIENTS 9 tablespoons butter, softened ⅓ cup sugar 1 cup molasses 1 egg 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon salt ¾ cup water caramel sauce ingredients: 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 cup cold water ¼ cup butter, cubed 1 teaspoon vanilla extract heavy whipped cream, optional INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease a 9 inch round or square pan and set aside. (I used a 9 inch springform pan and it worked great) In a large bowl or kitchenmaid mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses and egg until blended together. Combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately Visit  WARM GINGERBREAD CAKE WITH A...

I felt like I needed to add more veggies to my diet so I made my favorite carrot cake! Ummm…Heck yeah! I’m happy to report that about three more slices of this baby and my eye sight should be back to normal! I’m obsessed with this carrot cake recipe! It truly is the “World’s Best”! That is no exaggeration. This recipe ALWAYS receives rave reviews! (It makes me look good!) It’s the perfect balance of everything I love! Crushed pineapple, carrots, coconut, walnuts, and all the right spices, brought together with a delicious cream cheese frosting! This cake is bursting with flavor and ultra moist, but not overly sweet like some carrot cakes. When you have blended all the ingredients together this is what your batter should look like. You’ll want to grease and flour three 8 inch cake pans, or you can do two 8-9  inch cake pans too. I wanted a three layer cake with thinner layers because I love how this cake looks with three layers. It’s a personal choice and totally up to you! Tip: I o...

First of, a quick disclaimer. I try to stay away from claiming any of my recipes the best of the best. Honestly, there can be many variations of THE BEST of anything, right?  Well anyway, this basic banana bread recipe is the best though! Moist and tender, flavorful and nutty! It’s been our family favorite for quite a while now. The ingredients are super simple. Just sugar, butter, flour, egg, you know, the basics. And you don’t even need a mixer for this recipe, just good ol’ wooden spoon will do here. Ideally, you want to peel and freeze your bananas, when they get dark spots all over. And when you get the craving, they’re ready to go. However, that never happens around here. It seems like those bananas ripen at most inconveniently busy times (read: lazy times) that I simply throw them into the freezer, peels and all! So whenever I’m in banana bread mood, I take those frozen bananas out and hold it under hot tap water to soften a bit, and then peel them and put them in a microwav...

It’s no secret that I totally have a thing for cookie bars. You skip all the scooping, rolling, and chilling, that often comes with making a batch of cookies, and instead, you press all of the dough into one pan, to make “bars” instead.  The possibilities for cookie bars are endless. These are some of my favorites. These butterfinger cookie bars are HEAVENLY. The dough is kind of like a blondie. (Have you had blondies before? They are a non-chocolate version of a brownie). Thick, soft and chewy. Plus, you add 2 cups of chopped butterfinger bits into the batter, too. And if the cookie bars were not delicious enough plain, you top them with a light, fluffy buttercream frosting that also has chopped butterfinger bits in it. WOW. WOOOOOWWW. These were SO GOOD. Ingredients 1 cup butter 1 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 large eggs 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups Butterfinger Bars about 15 “fun size...