Siggis yogurt banana pancakes hit the spot every time! Fluffy, light, and nutrition packed in each bite. There’s no better way to enjoy a weekend breakfast! Bananas…siggis…pancakes…what’s not to love?! Soooo a couple blog posts back I mentioned (in the Berry Balsamic Chia Jam post) I will be a part of Whole Foods Market Fresno’s first ever INSTA MEET!! I feel SO honored to part of such an exciting event in my hometown....

My Strawberry Iced Oatmeal Cookies are a fun, fruity twist on traditional iced oatmeal cookies. You know, like the kind your grandma used to make! These cookies have a soft and chewy center, thanks to the melted butter and brown sugar. I love using freeze dried strawberries for these cookies because it gives them the perfect amount of REAL strawberry flavor without adding extra moisture to the cookies. The old fashioned oats give these cookies a wholesome, comforting flavor and help to create the textured tops that hold the icing....

Here is a list of the best places I have eaten at in New York City (NYC) along with some GREAT recommendations that I cannot wait to go back and try! As many of you know, I spent ten days in NYC with my husband to be recently! We basically ate, drank and slept our way through the trip and had the time of our lives doing it! I want to share my favorite places we visited, along with the long list of places people recommended to us as well!...

Not just one…but TWO crazy delicious & awesome avocado recipes! Start your evening with this Avocado Shrimp Ceviche appetizer and round out the night with heart-healthy Chocolate Avocado Cookies! Both using the best avocados fromMission Produce! #CheckMeOut Goodbye January…Hello February!! February is American Heart Month which means Mission Avocados have reason to show off this month…they’re sporting some new ink in the form of the American Heart Association Heart-Check Mark announcing to consumers to #CheckMeOut....

Chicken Marbella is really good, really easy and it has an unexpected yet perfect combination of tartness and sweetness that makes this an absolutely delightful dish. It’s a great meal to serve for a dinner party and everyone will be impressed! Other easy and reader favorite chicken dinners to impress: Mediterranean Chicken and Rice , Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Breasts , and this Pesto Gnocchi with Chicken . When I come across a classic recipe like Chicken Marbella, I really like to do my research to know the history of the dish....

Where are all my chocolate lovers? There’s nothing better than enjoying chocolate in the morning, and these bakery-style Double Chocolate Muffins are the perfect treat! Just like my Copycat Costco Almond Poppyseed Muffins , these chocolate muffins let you skip the Costco membership and enjoy the infamous oversized muffins right at home. And dare I say they’re even better than the original?? Whether craving a decadent breakfast or sweet afternoon treat, these chocolate muffins deliver bakery-quality results right from your kitchen....

Double Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are the cookies you need in your life if you love the classic chocolate chip cookie but craving even more chocolate flavor. This isn’t your average crinkle cookie — the combination of the chocolate cacao filled cookie dough and the extra chocolate chips folded in make them ooey-gooey , and the confectioners’ sugar adds a sweet touch. These cookies are fast and easy to make, they bake in less than 12 minutes and they’re full of chocolate-y goodness, even without chilling the dough....

Freekeh Pilaf made with Mint, Pine Nuts and spices. First things first. Let’s clear the air on how we say this word. Freekeh (pronounced “Free-kah”). For about the last 6 months, I’ve been reading through some nutrition magazines and blog posts about this grain. It is an ancient grain that is gaining popularity in America mostly due to its nutritional qualities. If any of you are “quinoa’ed” out this may be your new buddy!...

Hey! Let’s make Instant Pot Chicken Taco Soup! I’ll take any excuse to eat a cozy soup, especially if the word “taco” is involved. Plus, I cannot resist all of the delicious toppings. The sour cream, shredded cheese, avocado, tortilla chips, cilantro, squeeze of lime, etc. It’s all TOO good. This version of Instant Pot Chicken Taco Soup is one of those back pocket recipes that you can make the last second for an easy weeknight dinner!...

When planning my Ninja Creami series , I knew I needed a classic vanilla recipe! This simple vanilla recipe is sweet and creamy and the perfect base for any type of mix-ins! This ice cream is delicious, but the best part is adding any of your favorite toppings you’re craving – think cookie dough, peanut butter cups, Oreos, M&M’s, chocolate chips, fruit, graham crackers, sprinkles, etc. The options are endless!...

My Pappardelle Bolognese is the date night meal you are looking for because it is the perfect match! The large, bouncy, pappardelle pasta pairs exquisitely with the rich and meaty bolognese sauce. The sauce has a hearty combination of ground beef, ground pork and pancetta which all come together to create a flavorful, classic sauce. The bolognese is totally worth the time you put into preparing it, and because this sauce is so bold in flavor, you will feel that it is celebrating your evening right along with you....

Growing up, on Thanksgiving or Christmas morning my family never really did a sit down for a formal breakfast. We usually just sat around the Christmas tree with our cocoa and snacked on this monkey bread . It wasn’t until recently my mom started making this slow cooker breakfast casserole and we’ve all become obsessed. She makes it the night before and it’s hot & ready for us in the AM....

Honey Cookies. I love you. I’m talking soft and chewy, honey-sweetened, cinnamon-y, vanilla bean flavors and coated in sugary goodness. Imagine your favorite sugar cookie, and then imagine it tasting 10 times better than anything you’ve ever had. Insert these honey cookies. The honey, cinnamon and vanilla bean paste combination is an irresistible trio that makes these cookies extremely addicting. If you’ve had my Chai Cookies or Cinnamon Roll Cookies you know how much I love a good sugar cookie base....

Say hello to your new favorite comfort food recipe : Avocado Mac and Cheese! When I heard about “green mac” I was instantly intrigued. Green mac? No way. I had to come up with my own and I landed on creating this avocado mac and cheese recipe. I am a fan of finding ways to sneak veggies into foods that seem ‘unhealthy.’ (The dietitian in me can’t help it)....

When you have 3 large jars of apricot preserves in your pantry…you make apricot bars! These bars are best friend & husband approved and are seriously so easy to make. The crust is buttery and loaded with coconut and the apricot filling is sweet and spiced with cardamom. Topped with a caramel drizzle that is so simple to make. You’ll be dunking these bars in the caramel it’s that good!...

Let me blow your mind with this ridiculously easy baked meatballs and pasta recipe. ? I call it a back pocket pasta because it’s simply a good pasta recipe to have on hand! It has all of your favorite pasta flavors, it’s quick, really easy to make and I’m officially claiming it our new go-to pasta and meatballs recipe! Plus, I think everyone needs a few back pocket recipes that you can easily whip up and know the whole family will love it....

My easy-to-make and delicious Breakfast Sausage Casserole is perfect for Easter brunch, any holiday or weekend get together. But what I love most about this cheesy, croissant filled casserole is that it is so creamy, flavorful and did I say EASY?? It makes for a quick breakfast for any day of the week. If you are cooking for your family, a few friends or a crowd, this Breakfast Sausage Casserole recipe makes the morning feel special and gets everyone coming back for seconds....

Dare I say it…but these Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies are the only holiday cookie you need this year! It’s hard to talk such a big game when these giant chocolate chip cookies and crinkle cookies are a holiday staple as well. BUT when these cranberry white chocolate chip cookies are dipped in white chocolate and studded with dried cranberries and melty white chocolate goodness you can’t resist. My Favorite Things About These Cookies: Thick, ultra soft centers Freezer-friendly No chill time necessary Festive for the holiday season Slightly underbaked centers Perfect amount of sweetness and color from the dried cranberries Spin off of my other cookie recipes!...

This Easy Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup is the first soup I crave once Autumn arrives. There is just something deliciously cozy about a warm bowl of soup, your favorite blanket and chilly weather that makes my heart so happy! Another favorite crockpot recipe for Fall is this Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili or this Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie Soup . Busy schedules + Crockpots = perfect match! Creating this Easy Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Mirepoix is the vegetable base of most soups and is the base of a good chicken noodle soup!...

I don’t know how else to say it other than…these Twix Cookies are blow your mind delicious! Twix is my all time favorite candy bar (Reese’s are a close second!) and if you’re a Twix lover like me you’re in for a real treat with these cookies. Cookies are a quintessential dessert in my opinion. If you haven’t noticed already we kind of love them around here. From Peanut Butter Cup Cookies and M&M Cookies to Apple Pie Cookies and Carrot Cake Cookies, there is something for everyone on my site!...