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Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce is a great low carb alternative to regular Alfredo sauce. It’s easy to make and very flavorful! Cauliflower is still a hot and trendy topic. I thought cauliflower pizza and pasta died back in 2015 but according to my poll on Instagram this week everyone is still excited it about all things cauliflower! Don’t get me wrong, I love cauliflower just as much as you do!!! And sometimes, something lightened up like this cauliflower Alfredo sauce just sounds sooo good!...

This Chicken Cobb Salad is filled with all of the usual, scrumptious suspects: crispy romaine lettuce, thick-cut bacon bits, hard-boiled eggs, juicy tomatoes, sweet red onions and the best crispy oven-baked chicken. Dress the top of the salad with my homemade balsamic vinaigrette and sprinkle on bleu cheese too if you’re feeling up to it! This salad hits the spot every.single.time! Chicken salads are a favorite of mine, I am equally as obsessed with this buffalo chicken salad , chicken macaroni salad , and this chopped chicken salad with sesame dressing ....

If you’ve ever walked through the Costco bakery, which feels silly even to type out because I think we all have, haha, you know how irresistible their muffins are! I am a total muffin girly. I’ll choose a muffin for breakfast over a donut any day! Are we still friends after I admit that?! From Lemon Poppyseed Muffins and Blackberry Muffins to Peanut Butter Muffins and French Toast Muffins , I’ll take them all!...

The holiday season is upon us and these Cranberry Bliss Bars are a popular seasonal treat at Starbucks. They have a quite a devoted fan following and now you can make them at home! You will love the soft blondie cake base with chunks of white chocolate and dried cranberries and how easy they are to make, too! Some other delicious dessert bar recipes you can add to your holiday table are my Pumpkin Pie Bars and these Apple Pie Bars ....

Once you start making your own Homemade Vanilla Extract, you may never go back to store-bought. It’s richer, more flavorful, and surprisingly simple to make. Plus, it doubles as a thoughtful, fuss-free gift—perfect for holidays, birthdays, or hostess treats that feel both personal and practical. Use this homemade vanilla extract in some of my favorite baking recipes like My Favorite Buttercream Frosting , Funfetti Sheet Cake , or my Soft & Chewy Sugar Cookies !...

This lemony-garlic, creamy herb sauce dresses up my Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Breast for an enchanted date night dinner. Chicken is such an easy choice for dinner but who hasn’t thought that chicken can sometimes be BOR-ing! Well, not all chicken recipes, because this recipe is oozing with gooey mozzarella cheese. The goodness doesn’t stop there. The homemade creamy herb sauce is rich with the flavors of thyme, garlic, oregano basil, and the lemon zest add brightness....

This One Pot Boursin Pasta is creamy, flavorful, and unbelievably easy. It’s a great vegetarian option or you can easily throw in your favorite protein like chicken or shrimp for a quick 30 minute meal. Similar to my cream cheese pasta , this dish delivers restaurant-quality creaminess with the help of Boursin cheese—a rich, herby, and garlicky soft cheese that melts beautifully into the pasta and delivers so much additional flavor....

January 2018 Recipe Redux Theme: Favorite Kitchen Tool! Lately my favorite tool to use in the kitchen has been these poach pods!! If you are new to poaching eggs (like myself) USE THESE!!! Poaching eggs sounds like a scary task. I mean, I’ve basically avoided it up until last year and I’m 26. In 2017 I actually challenged myself to make recipes I was uncomfortable with and it was really food for me....

This will be your new favorite mocktail, or make it a cocktail by adding in a splash of vodka! This Strawberry Kombucha Mojito is the refreshing summertime drink you’ve been searching for! It’s Recipe Redux Day once again! This months theme… May 2017 – Theme Cocktails and Mocktails for May Celebrations Showers and celebrations with friends abound this time of year. Show us your healthy, colorful drink concoctions for festivities like bridal showers and graduation celebrations....

If you’re stuck in a lunch or dinner rut, make my Easy Mexican Street Corn Chicken and Rice Bowls. They are vibrant and flavorful, combining Mexican street corn’s rich, smoky flavors with tender, seasoned chicken and hearty wild rice, creating a satisfying and nutritious meal in a bowl. It’s the perfect blend of seasonings and textures, great for meal prep, and above all, really, really tasty! Let’s talk about the layers: 1....

Nothing is more festive than my Hot Cocoa Cookies. They are more than a chocolate cookie because when you eat them it’s like drinking the best cup of hot cocoa with every bite. The rich, smooth flavor of the dutch process cocoa in the fudgy cookie dough is complimented by the mocha chocolate drizzle on top of the perfectly placed ooey-gooey marshmallow. The foundation of this cookie uses the same cookie base as these Buckeye Cookies ....

If I’m craving lasagna during the week, this Instant Pot Lasagna Soup is the best solution. It has everything you love about lasagna but in cozy soup form. For the record let me just say I.love.soup.season. Who could turn down creamy, cheesy, lasagna noodles swirled around ground beef and spicy Italian sausage all swimming in a rich, marinara sauce infused with flavors of fennel, Italian seasonings and fresh garlic?! Not me ?...

Hello, exceptionally creamy, perfectly chewy texture, and easily customizable Instant Pot steel-cut oats! I adore you. If you share my infatuation with oats, you’ll love my Carrot Cake Oatmeal , Overnight Blueberry Oats , and this Berry Oatmeal Bake . I’m not sure about you but I’m in love with not only oats, but the Instant Pot too! While the total cook time for steel cut oats is comparable to a stove-top version, the Instant Pot is hands-off off with no stirring required....

In my opinion, lemon and cheesecake go together like peanut butter and jelly and I can’t get over the lemony goodness in these lemon cheesecake bars! They have a buttery graham cracker crust and a creamy, ultra-smooth lemon cheesecake filling. And quite possibly the best part is my homemade lemon curd gets swirled into the cheesecake prior to baking. I l also love topping each slice with a little more curd when serving to take them to the next level!...

Looking for more lemon inspo? Try my Lemon Crinkle Cookies , Lemon Poppyseed Cake , Viral Soft & Chewy Lemon Sugar Cookies , Lemon Poppyseed Muffins , or these Lemon White Chocolate Chip Cookies ! If you’re looking for an outrageously delicious and moist lemon pound cake, you’ve come to the right spot! I think every good cook should have an amazing dessert up their sleeve and I’m telling you, this could be your winning recipe....

If you love the buttery, velvety crumb that a classic pound cake offers you’re going to fall even more in love with this orange pound cake. The citrus notes from the fresh orange juice and orange zest liven up this dessert with it’s wonderful fragrance and freshness. Orange pound cake is buttery soft and each bite really melts in your mouth! And the citrusy orange glaze is the perfect finishing touch....

Brownies are a must for National Brownie Day. especially when they are Pretzel Peppermint BROWNIE BITES! Bite sized treats are more fun! I feel like my blog is turning into a dessert blog these days. From Ritz Cracker Christmas Cookies to Chocolate Peppermint Bundt cake and now these incredible Pretzel Peppermint Brownie Bites , I’ve got you covered this holiday season in the dessert department! Can you believe 2018 is almost over?...

My Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins are, dare I say, better than Starbucks! They have a soft, moist crumb packed with rich pumpkin flavor and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and the perfect amount of sweetness. One of the best things about this recipe, besides them being totally delicious, is that if you love my viral pumpkin bread recipe , you’ll love this recipe, too. The base of these muffins uses the same pumpkin bread recipe, and then the muffins are infused with the cream cheese mixture in the center....

Sheet Pan Nachos, oh-em-gee I am in LOVE. When dinner (err, or a snack) is loaded with layers of gooey cheese, beans, corn, shredded chicken, and thick, crunchy corn chips you know it’s going to be great! This fast and fun Sheet Pan Nacho recipe is the answer to a casual weeknight dinner and they are also the perfect party appetizer for a crowd. Some of my other favorite appetizers are my Seven Layer Bean Dip , Italian Pinwheels , Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip , and Tortellini Skewers ....

Breakfast Zoodle Nests are a nutritional on the go breakfast & they pair perfectly with fresh fruit and a cup of coffee! July 2016 – Theme Get Your Fruits and Veggies in Shape With produce galore, now’s a great time to enjoy lots of fruits and vegetables. Show us how you’re serving the bounty of gardens and orchards in shapes like ribbons, noodles, cut-outs, or other creative cuts. It’s that time of the month again!...