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CHEESY BACON BROCCOLI STUFFED SPAGHETTI SQUASH This Cheesy Bacon Broccoli Stuffed Spaghetti Squash is stuffed to the brim with tender broccoli, crispy bacon, and melted cheese. Love it! So, this recipe. Oh my gosh, this recipe!!! I channeled my favorite mac and cheese recipe and turned it into a stuffed spaghetti squash and I’m kind of freaking out right now. I knew it was going to be good from the get-go, but was legit blown away with the first bite. And the second. And… you’ve got to make this sassified stuffed squash! It’s pretty awesome, which according to Mia is the *only* acceptable adjective to describe this dish. Enjoy! This Cheesy Bacon Broccoli Stuffed Spaghetti Squash is stuffed to the brim with tender broccoli, crispy bacon, and melted cheese. Love it! Ingredients 1 medium spaghetti squash 4-6 oz chopped broccoli crowns, or more! 2 slices of bacon 2-3 oz shredded/grated cheese (choose your favorite) salt and pepper to taste 2 TBSP crumbled feta cheese parsley to garnish, op...

Healthy Cookie Dough Dip Especially with the summer weather approaching, this cookie dough dip is a great way to get your chocolate chip cookie fix without turning on the oven. I refuse to believe one must give up delicious food in order to be healthy… Healthy food can taste incredible when it’s prepared the right way. I refuse to believe one must give up delicious food in order to be healthy… Healthy food can taste incredible when it’s prepared the right way. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups chickpeas or white beans (1 can, drained and rinsed very well) (250g after draining) 1/8 tsp plus 1/16 tsp salt just over 1/8 tsp baking soda 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 1/4 cup nut butter of choice (If you use peanut butter, it will have a slight pb cookie dough taste, so if you don't want this, try the Deep Dish Cookie Pie, unbaked. instead) up to 1/4 cup milk of choice, only if needed Sweetener of choice (see note below, for amount) 1/3 cup chocolate chips 2-3 tbsp oats or flaxmeal Instructions Ad...

GARLIC SHRIMP WITH CHILI CRISP This garlic shrimp recipe is nothing like you’ve ever tasted before! We’ve the taken the classic recipe and turned it upside down to bring you garlic shrimps that are smoky, salty, nutty and with just enough heat to make you reach for a spoonful of rice. It’s insanely delicious! Chili crisp is so good that Ben and I managed to go through an entire jar in less than a week. We put it on white rice, made a vegetable stir fry, used it in a mushroom mapo tofu recipe and threw a spoonful of it into this amazing garlic shrimp dish. This stuff is mind blowing delicious! Ingredients 1 pound large shrimps peeled and deveined 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 5 cloves garlic chopped 1 tablespoon ginger peeled and finely chopped 1 large shallot finely chopped 6 stalks scallions roughly chopped For the sauce 1 tablespoon chili crisp 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce Instructions Put shrimps ...

GARLIC CHICKEN, BACON, AND RANCH PASTA Garlic Chicken, Bacon, and Ranch Pasta – easy, comfort food dinner recipe. Chicken cooked in olive oil, with garlic, paprika, chili powder, and Italian seasoning, then combined with bacon, Ranch dressing and pasta makes a winning combination! I added about 1 cup of Ranch dressing, just because I like my pasta very creamy, but 1/2 cup of dressing could be enough, too, if you don’t like overly creamy dishes. Ingredients 8 oz penne pasta (use gluten free pasta for gf version) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 lb chicken breasts or chicken tenders, chopped into smaller pieces 1/2 teaspoon Paprika 1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder 1/2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning 4 cloves minced garlic 6 strips of bacon, cooked, chopped 1 cup or 1/2 cup Ranch dressing (gluten free) 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped, to taste Instructions Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water according to the package instructions, drain. In a large skillet heat olive oil on medium heat. Add sliced chick...

{caramel & chocolate} Turtle Dump Cake Turtle dump cake is an easy, decadent dessert that is for the serious chocolate caramel lover. Only a few easy ingredients combine in one bowl and then pour into a baking dish. So simple to prepare! Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for one of the best desserts ever.  The best part of this turtle dump cake dessert is that you only need 6 ingredients! A boxed cake mix, instant pudding, dark chocolate chips, caramel sauce (like the stuff you put on ice cream), pecans, and some milk. Super simple and you can have this in the oven in just about 10 minutes. Maybe 5 if you’re super fast 🙂  If you’re not familiar with turtle desserts (think those Turtle candies) they are just a combination of chocolate & caramel and usually with something salty. Like pretzels or in this recipe today, there are chopped pecans. It’s basically sweet & salty perfection! Ingredients 1 small box (3.4 oz) Jell-O Chocolate Instant Pudding Mix 1 1/...

Healthy Cookie Dough Dip Especially with the summer weather approaching, this cookie dough dip is a great way to get your chocolate chip cookie fix without turning on the oven. I refuse to believe one must give up delicious food in order to be healthy… Healthy food can taste incredible when it’s prepared the right way. I refuse to believe one must give up delicious food in order to be healthy… Healthy food can taste incredible when it’s prepared the right way. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups chickpeas or white beans (1 can, drained and rinsed very well) (250g after draining) 1/8 tsp plus 1/16 tsp salt just over 1/8 tsp baking soda 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 1/4 cup nut butter of choice (If you use peanut butter, it will have a slight pb cookie dough taste, so if you don't want this, try the Deep Dish Cookie Pie, unbaked. instead) up to 1/4 cup milk of choice, only if needed Sweetener of choice (see note below, for amount) 1/3 cup chocolate chips 2-3 tbsp oats or flaxmeal Instructions Add al...

GARLIC CHICKEN, BACON, AND RANCH PASTA Garlic Chicken, Bacon, and Ranch Pasta – easy, comfort food dinner recipe. Chicken cooked in olive oil, with garlic, paprika, chili powder, and Italian seasoning, then combined with bacon, Ranch dressing and pasta makes a winning combination! I added about 1 cup of Ranch dressing, just because I like my pasta very creamy, but 1/2 cup of dressing could be enough, too, if you don’t like overly creamy dishes. Ingredients 8 oz penne pasta (use gluten free pasta for gf version) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 lb chicken breasts or chicken tenders, chopped into smaller pieces 1/2 teaspoon Paprika 1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder 1/2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning 4 cloves minced garlic 6 strips of bacon, cooked, chopped 1 cup or 1/2 cup Ranch dressing (gluten free) 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped, to taste Instructions Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water according to the package instructions, drain. In a large skillet heat olive oil on medium heat. Add sliced c...

{caramel & chocolate} Turtle Dump Cake Turtle dump cake is an easy, decadent dessert that is for the serious chocolate caramel lover. Only a few easy ingredients combine in one bowl and then pour into a baking dish. So simple to prepare! Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for one of the best desserts ever.  The best part of this turtle dump cake dessert is that you only need 6 ingredients! A boxed cake mix, instant pudding, dark chocolate chips, caramel sauce (like the stuff you put on ice cream), pecans, and some milk. Super simple and you can have this in the oven in just about 10 minutes. Maybe 5 if you’re super fast 🙂  If you’re not familiar with turtle desserts (think those Turtle candies) they are just a combination of chocolate & caramel and usually with something salty. Like pretzels or in this recipe today, there are chopped pecans. It’s basically sweet & salty perfection! Ingredients 1 small box (3.4 oz) Jell-O Chocolate Instant Pudding Mix 1 1/2 cu...

CHEESY BACON BROCCOLI STUFFED SPAGHETTI SQUASH This Cheesy Bacon Broccoli Stuffed Spaghetti Squash is stuffed to the brim with tender broccoli, crispy bacon, and melted cheese. Love it! So, this recipe. Oh my gosh, this recipe!!! I channeled my favorite mac and cheese recipe and turned it into a stuffed spaghetti squash and I’m kind of freaking out right now. I knew it was going to be good from the get-go, but was legit blown away with the first bite. And the second. And… you’ve got to make this sassified stuffed squash! It’s pretty awesome, which according to Mia is the *only* acceptable adjective to describe this dish. Enjoy! This Cheesy Bacon Broccoli Stuffed Spaghetti Squash is stuffed to the brim with tender broccoli, crispy bacon, and melted cheese. Love it! Ingredients 1 medium spaghetti squash 4-6 oz chopped broccoli crowns, or more! 2 slices of bacon 2-3 oz shredded/grated cheese (choose your favorite) salt and pepper to taste 2 TBSP crumbled feta cheese parsley to garnish...

RAW SNICKERS DOUGHNUTS Since going gluten free my doughnut dreams have been somewhat shattered and my relationship with these baked goods have come to a stand still as I have yet to find a doughnut that tastes like the Krispy Kreme’s I used to devour and love. Fed up with waiting, I decided to make own version inspired by a peanut slice I picked up at The Good Earth a while back. I had to satisfy my doughnut cravings somehow and this was the perfect flavour to do it with because let’s be honest these nutty caramel chocolatey rings scream deliciousness. Not only are they naughty and totally scrumptious, they’re raw, vegan and made with good for you ingredients. What more could you want? With a soft nougat base, chocolate coating and caramel drizzle, these rawified snickers doughnuts are totally scrumptious. Ingredients Base 1 1/2 cups oatmeal 1/2 cup. almond meal 1/4 cup. maple syrup 2 tbsp. water 1/2 cup. roasted peanuts Chocolate 1/4 cup. raw cacao powder 1/4 cup melted cacao butter 2...

ALMOST NO BAKE MINI CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER PIES Mini Chocolate Peanut Butter Pies are an easy, make ahead, almost no bake rich, decadently DELICIOUS dessert with a toffee graham cracker crust, creamy peanut butter filling, and silky chocolate ganache topping sure to satisfy all your peanut butter, chocolate cravings. That doesn’t mean you won’t want five.  The filling is a whipped combination of cream cheese, sugar, toffee bits (you don’t taste the “crunch” – they just add a little something-something-something) and splashes of vanilla and cinnamon. So really, you should make these Almost No Bake Mini Chocolate Peanut Butter Pies as soon as possible because they are every chocolate lover, peanut butter lovers dream. Go, Be a dream maker. INGREDIENTS Graham Cracker Toffee Crust 5 whole graham crackers (the whole sheet) 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 tablespoon brown sugar 2 tablespoons toffee bits (I use Heath Bits ‘O Brickle Toffee bits) Peanut Butter Pie Filling 1 cup...

STUFFED SALMON WITH CREAM CHEESE AND CRABMEAT Since discovering Northwest Wild Caught Salmon earlier this year, I’ve been having fun finding different ways to prepare and enjoy this lovely fish. I was lucky enough to pick up some nice sockeye salmon at Sam’s Club. This week Stuffed Salmon was on the menu at home, and I decided to try something a little different with the stuffing using cream cheese in my stuffing mix. My Stuffed Salmon is a great way to turn an ordinary night into a special occasion and is great for entertaining as it can be made up ahead of time and cooked before your guests arrive. You may also try stuffing a whole side of salmon and roasting it for a buffet. It will look spectacular! I love recreating restaurant style dishes in my home and sharing them with my friends. This easy to make Stuffed Salmon with Cream Cheese and Crabmeat will wow your family and friends. INGREDIENTS 4 salmon fillets 8 ounces of crabmeat drained well I used claw meat 4 ounces cream cheese ...

STUFFED SALMON WITH CREAM CHEESE AND CRABMEAT Since discovering Northwest Wild Caught Salmon earlier this year, I’ve been having fun finding different ways to prepare and enjoy this lovely fish. I was lucky enough to pick up some nice sockeye salmon at Sam’s Club. This week Stuffed Salmon was on the menu at home, and I decided to try something a little different with the stuffing using cream cheese in my stuffing mix. My Stuffed Salmon is a great way to turn an ordinary night into a special occasion and is great for entertaining as it can be made up ahead of time and cooked before your guests arrive. You may also try stuffing a whole side of salmon and roasting it for a buffet. It will look spectacular! I love recreating restaurant style dishes in my home and sharing them with my friends. This easy to make Stuffed Salmon with Cream Cheese and Crabmeat will wow your family and friends. INGREDIENTS 4 salmon fillets 8 ounces of crabmeat drained well I used claw meat 4 ounces cream chee...

Snickers Banana Bites For when hunger strikes. INGREDIENTS 1/2 c. Caramel 1/4 c. peanut butter 3 bananas, sliced into 1/2" coins 1/3 c. chocolate chips, melted 1 tbsp. coconut oil 1/4 c. Chopped roasted peanuts DIRECTIONS Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, combine caramel sauce and peanut butter and whisk until well combined. Spread a small amount of the caramel mixture onto each banana slice then place on baking sheet. In a small bowl, whisk together melted chocolate and coconut oil. Spoon about a teaspoon of chocolate onto each banana then sprinkle with peanuts. Freeze until the chocolate sets and the caramel hardens slightly, about 5 minute. Serve immediately. Recipe Source: delish.com

CRISPY BAKED GARLIC PARMESAN CHICKEN WINGS I am so excited to be sharing these super yummy Crispy Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings with you today. These wings are baked not fried, but you cant even tell the difference. They turn out super crispy without frying them. Great as an appetizer on game day or entertaining, or serve as a main dish with a big salad. Steaming the wings first assures that they stay moist. You can even be done the day before then all you have to do is bake them and toss them in the garlic Parmesan mixture. I recommend you double the batch because these will go super fast. INGREDIENTS 2 lbs chicken wings 4 tablespoons olive oil 4 tablespoons of butter 2-3 heaping tablespoon of garlic 3 heaping tablespoons of chopped parsley ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese INSTRUCTIONS Place a 8-quart saucepan with a steamer basket with 2 inches water. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Add wings and steam for 10 minutes. Remove wings and place them on a co...

Strawberry Peach White Wine Slushie Like this amazing and crazy-easy to make Strawberry Peach White Wine Slushie. Not only is it easy, it’s relatively health-conscious too, as far as bevy’s go; made from only white wine, frozen fruit (no sugar added), and ice! That way you’re not spending any extra time in the kitchen and can maximize your outdoor enjoyment. I can’t wait for the weather to warm up enough to serve this! This week I’m participating in the Outdoor Extravaganza again with some amazing fellow bloggers and hosted by my friend Shauna from Satori Design for Living. Delicious, light, and fresh summer blended drink. Ingredients 1 bottle of white wine 2+ cups of frozen peach and/or mango slices 1+ cups of frozen strawberries 3 cups of ice cubes Instructions Blend 2 cups (or ⅔ bottle) of white wine with about 2 cups of frozen peaches (add mango if you fancy it) as well as 2 cups of ice cubes. Pour into four glasses. Blend 1 cup of white wine (or the last ⅓ of the bottle) with ab...

CRISPY BAKED GARLIC PARMESAN CHICKEN WINGS I am so excited to be sharing these super yummy Crispy Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings with you today. These wings are baked not fried, but you cant even tell the difference. They turn out super crispy without frying them. Great as an appetizer on game day or entertaining, or serve as a main dish with a big salad. Steaming the wings first assures that they stay moist. You can even be done the day before then all you have to do is bake them and toss them in the garlic Parmesan mixture. I recommend you double the batch because these will go super fast. INGREDIENTS 2 lbs chicken wings 4 tablespoons olive oil 4 tablespoons of butter 2-3 heaping tablespoon of garlic 3 heaping tablespoons of chopped parsley ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese INSTRUCTIONS Place a 8-quart saucepan with a steamer basket with 2 inches water. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Add wings and steam for 10 minutes. Remove wings and place them on a co...

FOUR CHEESE GARLIC WHITE CREAM PASTA SAUCE This Homemade Creamy Four Cheese Garlic Spaghetti Sauce is the most delicious and the easiest white cheese Italian pasta sauce recipe! It’s made by cooking minced garlic in olive oil and butter, then adding chicken broth, heavy cream (and the cooked pasta!), and the four cheese blend until the cheese melts into a nice and smooth texture. Simple ingredients and easy cooking technique! In this recipe, I use a Four-Cheese Blend which includes Mozzarella, White Cheddar, Provolone, Asiago cheeses to make a simple white cream pasta sauce. Usually, when we talk about spaghetti pasta sauces, we talk about pasta with red sauce and meatballs or sausage or something like that. With this white cheese sauce recipe you can try something different next time you decide to cook spaghetti. WHAT MAKES THIS RECIPE WORK? Easy to make. Short ingredients list. Easy ingredients that you can find in any pantry. Use a four cheese blend that includes white cheeses, ...

THE BEST COOKIE DOUGH FROSTING We have perfected this The Best Cookie Dough Frosting recipe and think we have come up with the best version that we have ever tasted. My daughter loves cookie dough anything. Cookie dough ice cream, cookie dough frozen yogurt, and if I would let her … real raw cookie dough. She went to a birthday party where the cupcakes had cookie dough frosting on them and now that’s all she talks about. While I love real cookie dough (don’t judge Laurie and I were raised in an era where raw eggs were okay to eat), the idea of cookie dough frosting does not appeal to me. Because Allison was so insistent on having cookie dough frosting, I scoured Pinterest for a good recipe. The first was WAY too sweet, the second recipe we tired had cream cheese in it so the taste was off putting to us, the third one was basically cookie dough without eggs. (I know…we sound like Goldilocks,) Laurie and I put our heads together and came up with this recipe. It’s a hybrid of the differen...

Healthy Blueberry Banana Muffins This is a simple, but delicious recipe for healthy blueberry banana muffins, made with whole wheat flour, cinnamon, and fresh blueberries. They are moist, healthy, fluffy and so easy to make! Every time I think about blueberry muffins, I think about my grandma and how she used to send my dad home from when he would go visit with these MASSIVE, homemade blueberry muffins. He would then bring them back to my mom, brother, and I and we would savor each and every single one. Each muffin was loaded with fresh blueberries, and they were often topped with a sugar crystal crunch, making the ‘muffin top’ the best part. She stopped making them about ten years ago (she was baking way into her early 90s), so by the time I entered college, I was no longer getting to enjoy those muffins I had grown up with and honestly, just never found another blueberry muffin recipe that could compare to hers. So while this muffin recipe won’t ever touch my beloved grandma’s recipe...