Pound cake is a classic, dense, and buttery dessert that has been a staple in baking for centuries. Traditionally named for its simple ratio of one pound each of butter, sugar, eggs, and flour, this cake is known for its rich flavor and tender crumb. Its straightforward preparation and delightful texture make it a favorite for both everyday treats and special occasions. What sets pound cake apart is its adaptability....

This stew is made in Instant Pot, is Vegan, Gluten-free, perfect for a weeknight meal, and is freezer friendly. This recipe also shows you how to make the rice at the same time using the pot in pot technique so you have a full meal to enjoy in under 20 minutes. Happy New year everyone! I hope you all enjoyed your holidays with your near and dear ones. Our holidays were fantastic....

I finally succumbed to the avocado smoothie craze and decided we needed to try it. My boys were giggling as I scooped out an avocado and added it to this smoothie. You would think that after years of green smoothies, they would stop thinking it was so amusing to add random ingredients to their smoothies. However, they still think it’s fun to watch the drink change colors. I used apple concentrate, simply because I had some in the freezer after making the Honey Apple Vinaigrette earlier this month....

Looking for more amazing French toast recipes? I have you covered with recipes for Strawberries and Cream French Toast, Blueberry Cream Cheese French Toast Muffins, and Cinnamon French Toast Sticks. Can you believe there was a time when I didn’t think I liked French toast? I know, utter blasphemy, but it’s true. Growing up I could devour a stack of buttermilk pancakes, or easily down my mother’s Belgian waffles, but French toast?...

Well this has been an interesting experience. It’s been 6 days since I last shared a new recipe with you and that is basically for-e-ver when you have been sharing recipes 4-5 times a week for the past year and seven times a week for the year and half before that. And that’s including when I had morning sickness while I was pregnant with my twins last year! Before you jump to any conclusions, I’m not going anywhere....

We are talking creamy, cheesy baked pasta comfort food today and you are going to LOVE it. There’s nothing not to like about this dish. It involves pasta, chicken, broccoli, and the creamiest parmesan white sauce, aka: alfredo sauce. Top all of that off with more parmesan cheese and a crispy buttery crumb topping and I’m in baked alfredo heaven. You can cook your chicken as part of the recipe by grilling or searing it in a pan on the stove, then dicing into bite-sized pieces OR, you can use shredded chicken (fresh or leftover) for this dish....

For more baked salmon recipes, head on over to my popular posts for Best Oven Baked Salmon, Baked Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce, and Baked Honey Cilantro Lime Salmon in Foil. Remember that amazing pesto I made that I couldn’t get enough of and wanted to pour over all the things? Well, after I tried it with pasta, chicken sliders (to try them yourself, check out my Creamy Cashew Pesto, and Pesto Mozzarella Chicken Sliders), and burgers (yes, I said burgers....

It sounded just crazy enough when I initially imagined it, I had to try it and I am so glad I did! The first time I made this salad, I was inspired by our dinner of barbecue chicken, sweet potato fries and a tossed salad. I impulsively chopped it all up and tossed it together on my plate. I liked it so much that I made it again for lunch the next day....

Making marzipan cake from scratch is always a daunting prospect for novice bakers who don’t have experience using almond paste. Today, with this simple and easy recipe, you will want to add this to your holiday baking every single year. Why make this marzipan cake? If you love marzipan you will enjoy this recipe. It has a wonderful almond marzipan flavor. The recipe is a fuss-free, simple, and easy recipe with a standard creaming method....

If you’ve never cared for the store-bought stuff or even most homemade versions, you’re not alone. But just wait until you’ve tried this genuinely authentic, old-fashioned homemade mincemeat – it’s a total game-changer! Whether you’ve never liked mincemeat or you’ve always loved it, prepare to either be converted or to fall even more deeply in love! With this authentic mincemeat recipe in hand you’ll be able to make the most scrumptious homemade Mince Pies!...

Fortunately, my kids think that the grosser the drink looks, the better it will taste. It really shouldn’t surprise me that the deliciously ugly smoothie is still one of their favorites. I made this smoothie the other night, when I realized that dinner was going to be served at least an hour later than expected. It was the perfect snack and I didn’t hear any choruses of “When is dinner going to be ready?...

If you like this pasta dish, you’ll love my Ravioli Mushroom Cream Sauce, Ravioli Alfredo Bake, Ravioli Bake, Slow Cooker Ravioli Lasagna, and my Roasted Butternut Squash can’t be beat! More Decadent Pasta Recipes to Try Cheese Tortellini Pasta Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta Cajun Shrimp Alfredo Creamy Mushroom Pasta with Bacon Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta Did you make this recipe? FANTASTIC. Please rate the recipe below and be sure to tag me on social when you share a photo on social – I love seeing what you’re up to in the kitchen!...

Captain Crunch Ice Cream This ice cream is SO good, my friends! When I finally nailed this recipe, the ice cream turned out perfectly smooth and creamy, tasting exactly like Captain Crunch cereal – the perfect pairing for the crunchy cereal on top when you serve it. It’s been a few years since I first sprinkled a handful of Captain Crunch cereal over a scoop of vanilla ice cream. (I owe my friend Christi for that brilliant food pairing idea!...

How to Make This Recipe Ready to make carrot cake cookies? These take less than 40 minutes! Crazy! Making the Cookies Making the Frosting Why This Recipe Works So easy — 40 minutes (or less!) till you have these babies in your mouth. That’s from start to finish, icing and all. You certainly can’t beat that! So delicious — If you love carrot cake anything, then you’ll love these carrot cake cookies....

A fabulous lower-carb alternative to potatoes, this creamy Cauliflower Gratin recipe is SO delicious! It’s easy to make and we can almost guarantee your guests will love it! If you’re looking for a phenomenal side dish that is low in carbs, this is it! I bought two heads of cauliflower on sale a few days ago and was brainstorming what I wanted to make with it. I was in the mood for something creamy and immediately thought of cauliflower with a bechamel sauce....

Challah is a beautiful egg-based bread made every Friday for the Jewish Shabbat and for most Jewish holidays. We eat it every Friday for dinner. The leftovers make the most delicious sandwiches and challah French toast. My kids love this bread so much that often I bake it in a loaf pan just so it makes perfect sandwich slices. Step-by-step: Challah sandwich bread recipe Dough In a small bowl or measuring cup combine lukewarm water (110 F), yeast, honey, oil, and eggs....

If you’re looking for more vegetarian meals, check out my recipes for Southwest Corn Chowder, Five Bean Vegetarian Chili, and Mediterranean Veggie Pizza. Why This Recipe Works Chickpeas — Nutty flavor, a soft and chewy texture, budget-friendly, protein-filled, and easy to keep in your pantry, there’s nothing to not love about chickpeas. Vegetables — I love a lot of variety in my stir fries and curries so the addition of broccoli, red bell peppers, and onions works just perfectly with the chickpeas to round out the flavors and texture of this easy chickpea curry recipe....

The almond flavor is unexpected, but fantastic with the chocolate. You likely wouldn’t guess the cinnamon is there, but it adds a depth to the ice cream that can’t be beaten. I am so happy with this ice cream; I’m grinning just writing this post. I used to think that nuts didn’t belong in ice cream. While I still don’t care to break a tooth on a hard peanut; the thinly sliced almonds are soft enough in this ice cream to simply add texture without crunch....