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Craving a quick, simple chocolate dessert? This rich and fudgy Chocolate Mug Cake is the ultimate treat for one! Made in just a few minutes using pantry staples, this easy mug cake is perfect for late-night cravings, after-dinner treats, or anytime you want a fast and delicious chocolate fix. Can’t get enough chocolate desserts? Check out my Chocolate Oreo Protein Ice Cream , Fudgy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies , Double Chocolate Chip Muffins , and Chocolate Dipped Brown Butter Cookies for more of my chocolatey faves!...

Easy Italian Pasta Salad is always a hit during summertime bbq’s, potlucks and parties. It’s filled with colorful al-dente rotini pasta, cherry tomatoes, lots of Parmesan cheese and it’s all tossed in a light, zesty, Italian dressing. And it’s just so easy to make! The mild and buttery Italian green olives, crisp red onion and creamy mozzarella cheese balls swim in the Italian vinaigrette making each bite decadent and bursting with flavor....

Fall gets a lot of attention for all its delicious baked goods (hellooooo Pumpkin Bread , Apple Pie , Maple Scones , I could keep going… 😋). But I’m not gonna lie, I’m over here drooling over this hearty and delectable Fall Panzanella Salad ❤️ You’ll be sure to love this plant-powered salad and how simple it is to make. It’s healthy, nutritious, and packed with a variety of vitamins and minerals....

Creating this Instant Pot Baked Potato Soup Instant Pot Baked Potato soup is my new favorite soup to make in the Instant Pot!! Well, this one and my Instant Pot Corn & Potato Chowder . Sooo I bought a huge bag of russet potatoes from Costco the other day and this easy baked potato soup was the only thing I wanted to make. Cameron loves loaded baked potatoes and I knew he’d love this soup too!...

If you have 30 minutes, that’s all it takes to make these creamy, fluffy, mouth-watering delicious Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes! Oh hello holiday food! Good to see you again. I love that this recipe is low-fuss and pretty hands off. Plus, using the Instant Pot clears up more space on the stove for your to make other delicious holiday favorites. These instant pot mashed potatoes are the perfect comfort food side to any main dish....

This Instant Pot Mac and Cheese makes the creamiest mac and cheese with minimal effort. It’s classic comfort food, quick and easy to make, suitable for busy weeknight dinners or lazy weekends. It pairs deliciously with my crock pot bbq chicken thighs , shaved brussels sprouts salad , chicken tenders , or meatloaf ! Making mac and cheese from scratch can take a bit of time and effort, especially if making a roux-based sauce....

Giant Chocolate Chips Cookies: a true love story. After multiple batches of cookies and a ton of sugar consumed, I have found the best cookie recipe for you to make. No, scratch that. It’s the ultimate chocolate chip cookie. No…wait. It’s literally your new favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe and you’re going to tell all of your friends about it. Seriously once you make these you’ll be forwarding the recipe to your mom, sister, grandma, Aunt, cousin, best friend, third cousin twice removed and tell them it’s the best giant chocolate chip cookie you have ever had in your life ....

I actually can’t get enough of this Panera Autumn Squash Soup recipe. I’ve made it once a week for the last few weeks and I’m still not over it. Errrr, I’ll never be over it! If you’re as obsessed with every single soup from Panera as I am, you’ll be sure to love this copycat recipe. Dare I say you’ll love this homemade version even more. I’ve already decided myself I love it even more, especially with a grilled cheese!...

I don’t know about you, but I’m a HUGE fan of sheet pan recipes , especially desserts! You may remember my Sheet Pan Chocolate Chip Cookies that went viral on social media and inspired me to create my 4-in-1 Sheet Pan Cookies . Well now I’m back with these Sheet Pan Christmas Cookies! Here we have another 4-in-1 cookie recipe, this time with the ultimate festive Christmas vibes. This recipe is PERFECT for holiday baking because you get so many cookies out of it, and in several different flavors!...

Your favorite pasta impersonator made in the most simplest ways for a healthy and delicious lunch or dinner. Spaghetti squash is one of my go-to meals when I feel like I need a break from pasta. I love that Spaghetti Squash only takes ~40 minutes in the oven (or even less in the microwave and Instant Pot , see my directions below for those methods) and then you can just heat up marinara sauce and pour it on top with a pinch of Parmesan…mmm!...

Hi all! Time is flying by!! I read something today and it said this: “Make a list of things that make you happy. Make a list of things you do every day. Compare lists…and adjust accordingly.” I love this because the list of things I do every day and the list of things that make me happy right now are pretty dang close. I could not be more blessed with the opportunities rolling into my life and the way things are going!...

Nothing beats making an energy bar from scratch! When running from one thing to the next it’s easy to rely on convenient foods or energy bars from the store. But these no-bake energy bars are so simple to make and then you’ll have 8 bars on hand to have for snacks, pre or post workouts, and breakfast. One of the perks of making your own high-protein energy bars at home is that you’re in total control over the ingredients you add in....

Can we talk about how delicious pull apart garlic bread is for a moment? It has all the things we love: melted butter, crushed garlic, freshly grated mozzarella cheese all wrapped up in a warm, soft, (yet perfectly crusty) sourdough bread round . This recipe truly elevates sourdough bread and takes finger foods to the next level. It’s a gorgeous party appetizer or addition to the dinner table too!...

This classic Chocolate Ice Cream made in the Ninja CREAMi is rich, velvety, and deeply satisfying—seriously, it’s pure chocolate bliss. With a bold chocolate flavor and ultra-creamy texture, it’s the perfect treat for true chocolate lovers. Enjoy this ice cream as is or add your favorite mix-ins or toppings! For more Ninja Creami recipes, try my Strawberry Ice Cream , Chocolate Oreo Protein Ice Cream or Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream !...

Cilantro Lime Rice is perfect for an easy weeknight dinner when you are craving Mexican food or even an Asian dish with a lean protein and veggies. Or wrap it up in a burrito! Chipotle is a popular fast food restaurant so I wanted to recreate or “copy” their cilantro rice from and make it from scratch! Cilantro nutrition and health benefits Cilantro is rich in beta-carotene in addition to beneficial vitamins (A and C); it is also packed with minerals like potassium and calcium!...

The BEST Cookie Dough Smoothie made with plant based ingredients such as vegan protein powder, almond milk, hemp seeds and creamy peanut butter. This delicious cookie dough smoothie is packed with antioxidants, plant protein and fiber for a healthy and satisfying snack! Anyone else on a total smoothie kick right now? To be honest I am a smoothie lover year round. This strawberry kiwi smoothie is perfect for warm weather days and this pumpkin pie smoothie is my favorite when Autumn begins....

My Green Shakshuka puts a twist on the traditional red tomato and onion Shakshuka. I’ve made this recipe with a blend of power greens like Brussels sprouts, baby spinach and green bell peppers and a homemade roasted tomatillo salsa. All of this is mixed together in one pan to form a simmering cradle to steam-poach your eggs. What makes this nest of power greens so flavorful is the addition of the fresh tomatillo salsa and some spices like cumin and coriander....

Mason jar salads are a low budget, vegetarian, and nutrient-rich lunch. And they are just so pretty, aren’t they?! During the warmer months, I crave all the salads. From this Chicken Cobb Salad and Avocado Corn Salad to this Cold Noodle Salad and Italian Pasta Salad , I’ll take a salad in just about any form! These mason jar meal prep salads can help you plan better for what you want for lunch or can be an easy lunch to pack for the kids to take to school....

Here is to another Recipe Redux post! I love being a part of this blogging community and being connected with so many others who share a passion for healthy eating, food blogging, food photography, etc. The theme for June is… Pie Love: Tucked in a crust, nothing says love from the oven like pie. Whether it’s a twist on the all-American apple pie or a traditional recipe from your home country, give a healthy makeover to your favorite savory or sweet pie recipe....

I don’t know about you, but I have a secret love affair with mac and cheese, and I am now even more in love with this no-boil mac and cheese recipe. It’s a baked mac and cheese recipe that requires minimal effort but delivers big on flavor and cheesiness! Think about your favorite mac and cheese recipe but in baked macaroni and cheese form. I even tossed in some broccoli because I am a fan of a little veggie in my macaroni....