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Crushing On Averie Sunshine of Averie Cooks and Flourless Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies

These flourless peanut butter cookies are rolled in cinnamon-sugar just before being baked for an extra pop of flavor. Bonus: they're also gluten-free! Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe If you’re a blogger, chances are you've received a comment—or many comments—on your ... continue reading... about Crushing On Averie Sunshine of Averie Cooks and Flourless Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies

Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken With I Heart Naptime

This super easy teriyaki chicken takes only 10 minutes to prepare and then the Crockpot does the rest of the work for a true family favorite. Easy Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken Chances are if you're a mom, you're familiar with the blog I Heart Naptime. It's a treasure trove of ... continue reading... about Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken With I Heart Naptime

Lighter Caramel Seven-Layer Bars Recipe

Greek yogurt, egg whites, unsweetened coconut and fat-free sweetened condensed milk make these caramel bars a lighter version of the classic 7 layer bars. Healthier 7 Layer Bars Recipe Typically when you hear the words "baking" and "healthy," they're not in the same ... continue reading... about Lighter Caramel Seven-Layer Bars Recipe

Easy Crème Brulee With Spoon Fork Bacon

Don't be intimidated by this classic egg custard dessert's fancy perception. With these easy rules, crème brûlée really is one of the simplest desserts to master. We've had eggs on the brain lately, but we're not the only ones. Jenny Park and Teri Lyn Fisher — the lovely ... continue reading... about Easy Crème Brulee With Spoon Fork Bacon

Spinach Lasagna Roll-Ups with Table For Two

These easy, cheesy vegetarian lasagna roll-ups put traditional lasagna on its side with a smaller portion that won't leave you with a whole pan of leftovers. There are some food blogs you come to rely on — your go-to blogs when you're having chef's block trying to figure out ... continue reading... about Spinach Lasagna Roll-Ups with Table For Two

10-Minute Maple-Crusted Salmon

In this maple glazed salmon, a spicy sweet rub tops salmon fillets that are broiled then drizzled with maple syrup to create a caramelized crust for a healthy, easy dinner ready in under 10 minutes. Featuring a lifestyle that's a little bit healthy with a whole lot of ... continue reading... about 10-Minute Maple-Crusted Salmon

Healthier Sweet and Sour Pork With The Clever Carrot

This recipe for the classic Chinese sweet and sour pork is made healthier thanks to lean pork that's sautéed instead of deep-fried, and a naturally sweetened honey balsamic stir-fry sauce. Chinese Sweet and Sour Pork Recipe Emilie Raffa finds inspiration of all kinds, all ... continue reading... about Healthier Sweet and Sour Pork With The Clever Carrot

Vanilla and Chocolate Marbled Bundt Cake

Flipping through the glossy pages of Irvin Lin's baking book, Marbled, Swirled, and Layered: 150 Recipes and Variations for Artful Bars, Cookies, Pies, Cakes, and More, puts those famous images of Wonka's spectacular chocolate factory to shame. And as the creator of the blog Eat ... continue reading... about Vanilla and Chocolate Marbled Bundt Cake

Crispy Smoked Paprika Chicken Recipe with Barefeet In the Kitchen

Juicy baked chicken thighs get a crispy skin thanks to a drizzle of olive oil and sprinkling of paprika spiced salt that takes just 5 minutes to prepare. Some cooks seem like they were born with a wooden spoon in hand. But food blogger Mary Younkin's cooking skills didn't bloom ... continue reading... about Crispy Smoked Paprika Chicken Recipe with Barefeet In the Kitchen

Smoky Roasted Salsa with Not Your Mama’s Canning Book

This authentic smoky salsa is wonderful on its own dunked with chips, used as a sauce for enchiladas or poured over meats or chicken cooked in the slow cooker. Rebecca Lindamood is a something of a renaissance woman. She's a cook, recipe developer, cooking instructor, pilates ... continue reading... about Smoky Roasted Salsa with Not Your Mama’s Canning Book

Cucumber Basil and Watermelon Salad with Love & Lemons

Fresh fruits of cucumber, mango and watermelon are dressed with a zingy Asian dressing of soy sauce, rice wine vinegar and ginger, with a kick of spice from jalapeño. Since 2011, we've been head over heels for the blog Love & Lemons. Run by Austin-based husband and wife duo ... continue reading... about Cucumber Basil and Watermelon Salad with Love & Lemons

Hawaiian Chicken Skewers With I Wash You Dry

This easy chicken kebab recipe is especially flavorful thanks to a simple soy and orange marmalade marinade and it is sure to become a family favorite. Like many other food bloggers out there, Shawn Syphus has no formal culinary training. Instead, a series of happy kitchen ... continue reading... about Hawaiian Chicken Skewers With I Wash You Dry

Mango and Avocado Salad With The Healthy Apple

The combination of nutrient-packed greens and antioxidant rich fruit makes this a super superfood vegan salad with a tangy ginger and berry dressing. Some of us deal with minor gluten intolerances, occasional heartburn, and lactose-intolerance. But we're still able to enjoy most ... continue reading... about Mango and Avocado Salad With The Healthy Apple

Strawberry Cheesecake Cream Puffs With Barbara Bakes

A no-bake cheesecake filling tops strawberry jam in these light and airy cream puffs that are a surprisingly easy dessert to make at home. There are a handful of baking recipes I excel at. Like my German Chocolate Cake and Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies. They're my basic ... continue reading... about Strawberry Cheesecake Cream Puffs With Barbara Bakes

Beef with Broccoli Recipe and Crushing On Iowa Girl Eats

This incredibly easy but incredibly flavorful recipe for one of the most popular Chinese dishes can easily be made gluten-free or traditional style. Kristin Porter has been entertaining us with healthy, easy recipes, motivational workout routines, travel tales, and more, since ... continue reading... about Beef with Broccoli Recipe and Crushing On Iowa Girl Eats

Tequila Sunrise Cocktail and Crushing On Latin Twist Cookbook

The vibrant color of this classic Mexican cocktail made with tequila, fresh OJ and grenadine makes for an impressive brunch or evening cocktail. We'd be lying if we said we weren't crazy about bloggers' Vianney Rodriguez and Yvette Marquez's new book Latin Twist: Traditional and ... continue reading... about Tequila Sunrise Cocktail and Crushing On Latin Twist Cookbook

Grilled Corn With Spicy Buffalo Butter

Easy grilled summer corn gets a kick in the tastebuds with a slathering of yummy buffalo sauce and blue cheese-spiked compound butter. My husband has three fetishes when it comes to eating seasonally come summer. First, watermelon. Seedless please. Second, cucumbers. Even though ... continue reading... about Grilled Corn With Spicy Buffalo Butter

The Best Fattoush Salad + Crushing On Rose Water & Orange Blossoms

This classic Lebanese salad is a combination of tangy and sweet with a minty dressing and simple salad fixings mixed with pita chips for added crunch. There are many food bloggers who become writers because of their blogs. Where just the right photo and recipes featuring the ... continue reading... about The Best Fattoush Salad + Crushing On Rose Water & Orange Blossoms

Crushing on Marie Saba of Cocina Marie Who Literally Makes Art With Her Food

It's not every day you hear someone ate actress Blake Lively or singer Adam Levine for dinner. But it's true. It's happening now. Food blogger Marie Saba's philosophy is you're never too old to play with your food, and we whole heartedly agree with her sensibility. The Austin ... continue reading... about Crushing on Marie Saba of Cocina Marie Who Literally Makes Art With Her Food

Charred Corn with Rosemary Grilled Pizza and Crushing On Naturally Ella

Sweet grilled corn, fresh rosemary, mozzarella and gorgonzola mingle together on an easy homemade pizza dough that's grilled for maximum flavor and a perfect char. There was a spate of about 6 months when I went vegetarian. My reason? I was in hopes of gaining clarity and focus ... continue reading... about Charred Corn with Rosemary Grilled Pizza and Crushing On Naturally Ella

Caprese Zucchini Salad with Ali Maffucci of Inspiralized

An interview with blogger Ali Maffucci of Inspiralized, about her new cookbook, plus a recipe for Caprese Zucchini Salad. I bought my first spiralizer for a photo shoot 15 years ago at a Japanese market. It was green, looked a bit like an pterodactyl and I couldn't read the ... continue reading... about Caprese Zucchini Salad with Ali Maffucci of Inspiralized

Roasted Mushroom Beef Stroganoff

A slow beef braise and roasted mushrooms are the secret to the best beef stroganoff recipe, the most popular dish at Salt Lake City's Copper Onion, and the only way I'll ever make beef stroganoff again. The BEST Beef Stroganoff Recipe Salt Lake City is on a local food scene ... continue reading... about Roasted Mushroom Beef Stroganoff

Crushing On Deborah Harroun of Taste and Tell and Red Velvet Cream Cheese Thumbprint Cookies

An interview with Deborah Harroun of the blog Taste and Tell, and her amazing, from scratch Red Velvet Cream Cheese Thumbprint Cookies. I can't think of a better way to start off the holiday baking season than with a festive cookie recipe from one of my favorite food bloggers ... continue reading... about Crushing On Deborah Harroun of Taste and Tell and Red Velvet Cream Cheese Thumbprint Cookies

Crushing on Gina Homolka of Skinnytaste & Her Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup

How does the cook in the family shed a few pounds while making a meal the whole family will still crave and love? In Gina Homolka's mind, it's simple. You just need to get into the kitchen and start cooking. The challenges of weight loss has been a universal struggle that ... continue reading... about Crushing on Gina Homolka of Skinnytaste & Her Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup

Obsessed With Cheese Mac and Cheese Recipe

One of my favorite quotes from Jessica's cookbook refers to her cooking philosophy. "There is no exact science as to how I began cooking my own recipes—but that's just it: I started," she says. " If you want to learn how to cook and how to put your own spins on dishes, like ... continue reading... about Obsessed With Cheese Mac and Cheese Recipe

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