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A blank canvas for Chinese Stir Fry Noodles I rarely use a recipe for stir fry noodles I make on a day to day basis, because after making it hundreds (and hundreds!) of times, the “formula” is embedded deep in me which means I can throw one together using virtually any ingredients. And I swear, I’ve never had a disaster failure. Some are better than others, and I’ve experimented with stir frying some strange ingredients (umm…parsnip in stir fries is weird), but overall it’s always tasty and I happily scoff down a large bowl and go back for seconds....

Chocolate Chip Cheesecake brownies are rich cookie brownies layered with smooth creamy cheesecake. They are so easy to make, but are packed with tons of flavor! Between the strong buttery chocolate flavor in the cookie brownie and the rich cream cheese filling, every bite will have you saying, “Yum!” If you are like me and love the inspired combo of the denser brownie texture and the smooth cheesecake filling, try these other cheesecake brownie recipes Hershey’s chocolate cheesecake brownies, strawberry cheesecake brownies or cherry cheesecake brownies....

These Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies are made incredibly soft and chewy thanks to the addition of pudding mix! Use your favorite flavor mix to add extra flavor to make the best, softest chocolate chip cookies! This cookie recipe is so simple and so much fun to make! Everybody loves a good, soft, chocolate chip cookie. Today’s recipe uses pudding mix to make these the best, softest, chewiest, and most flavorful chocolate chip cookies yet....

Hey everyone! It’s Chelsea back from Chelsea’s Messy Apron to share a fun dessert recipe with you today! These cupcakes are rich with a chocolate fudge flavor. The frosting is a lightly-whipped strawberry mousse. The airy frosting balances out the dense chocolate cake creating an awesome cupcake combination that is a favorite in my family and a hit at any event I bring these to. When I make cupcakes, I generally doctor up and change a pre-made cake mix....

These chocolate mallow drops are rich in flavor and filled with just the right amount of sweetness! Enjoy these bite sized cookies that are the perfect treat to share this holiday season. It still isn’t looking like Christmas around these parts. And the weather still continues to stay pretty warm outside. Which is alright for me but I am secretly hoping for snow! It is so nice that I don’t have to bundle the kids up to go outside....

This is the ultimate emergency sweet-treat! NO BAKE Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars When it comes to sweet treats, these No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars are probably what I make the most often because it’s so quick to pull together, no bake, and WHO DOESN’T LOVE PEANUT BUTTER CUPS??? Plus, I almost always have everything I need to make these. Even though biscuits aren’t part of my weekly shop, usually if I dig deep into the giant baskets into which I toss everything that doesn’t have an obvious dedicated position in the pantry, then usually I’ll find some sort of biscuit suitable to use....

Terrific easy, make-ahead economical alternative to expensive cheese platters – and bursting with the holiday cheer!!! A FESTIVE CHRISTMAS APPETIZER IDEA! Bringing on some Christmas cheer with this festive Italian Cheese Log!! It’s a far cry from your usual cheeseball with a handful of token flavourings. This one is jam packed with flavour…. loaded with Italian flavours!! The secret ingredients in this are finely chopped salami and sun dried tomato....

For all my best Christmas recipes, browse the new Christmas recipe index! Festive Baked Salmon! Every year I try to come up with one great centrepiece Christmas main dish that is you can make-ahead and is super simple, but still has that extra wow factor that will make YOU the star at Christmas Dinner…. This is what I’ve come up with this year: A festive Baked Salmon! It is:...

Cinnamon French Toast Sticks I’m loving coming up with fresh takes on french toast! Growing up I always adored french toast but it was always the classic version drowning in syrup. When I was in uni, I discovered how good it was to pile bacon onto it, and yes, still drown it in maple syrup. I used to call this a “Heart Attack On A Plate”. This was before the day when “sweet and salty” became all the rage and everyone I made this for were dubious until they took their first mouthful – then they were converted for life....

Did you have to look twice to make sure they really are bread crusts? Yes, they are! A couple of weeks ago, I shared my savoury solution to getting through a ridiculously large bag of bread crusts that were stockpiled in my freezer – Parmesan and Thyme Bread Crust Treats. Today I’m sharing the sweet version. “They taste like cinnamon doughnuts, only crunchy and a whole lot healthier and faster to make!...

Creamy Parmesan Brussel Sprouts Gratin with Bacon is cheesy, savory and perfect for your holiday meals. Tender crisp brussels sprouts are smothered in a creamy sauce and topped with cheese and crunchy bacon. It’s sure to be a crowd pleaser. This splendid side dish will be a crowning fare along with Easy Green Bean Bundles, Jiffy Corn Casserole and The Best Sweet Potato Casserole. Creamy Parmesan Brussel Sprouts Gratin with Bacon This super flavorful dish is layered with a creamy cheesy sauce, topped with more cheese and then bacon....

Make this with any type of white beans – cannellini, navy, great northern, butter beans, lima. Coloured beans will also work perfectly though the colour of the broth will be different! Creamy Tomato Bean Soup This is the part where I do what every food blogger does – the “big sell” to convince you that this the best bean soup recipe in the world and how you absolutely must try it right now!...

Cucumber Salad Cucumber is probably one of my most consumed vegetables. They make an appearance in many of my salads – from Greek Salad and Ottolenghi’s Middle Eastern Chickpea Salad to epic Asian salads like Thai Beef Salad, exploding with spicy tangy lime flavours. I serve them the classic South East Asian way – cut into wedges and served plain on the side of foods like Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice) and Thai Fried Rice....

Loaded with fresh apples and baked to a perfect golden brown, this beautiful apple tart is the pastry of the summer! A combination of buttery, nutty, and tart, it tastes as good as it looks! Nothing beats pies and tarts made at home. The flavor of a crumbly crust and fresh fruit is irresistible! My strawberry tart, lemon tart, and strawberry rhubarb pie are more beautiful and delicious pastries full of summer fruits!...

Create easy and delicious recipes in your kitchen using a can of Lucky Leaf® Pie Filling! I have been an ambassador for Lucky Leaf for a few years now and ever since I have been hooked to their premium pie filling. I haven’t had a more delicious or quality pie filling and now there is no looking back. I love creating recipes that think beyond the pie with their filling....

Slow-cooker meals are simple, delicious, and always so tender! Not only are they cooked to perfection, but they will give you that home-cooked touch that we all go crazy for! Here are 30 AMAZING slow cooker meal ideas to try out for dinner this week! I love how slow cooker meals can be made ahead of time and are cooked to tender perfection all day! If you want to top off your meal, try cooking a dessert in your slow cooker too!...

There is no easier way to cook cinnamon rolls out there! These air fryer cinnamon rolls from a can are so easy and delicious. They take less than 15 minutes to bake! It’s no secret that I love my air fryer. The things that you can cook in it are endless and delicious! Try out some more easy snacks like these frozen French fries, these easy vegetables, or these yummy chicken nuggets!...

This creamy everything bagel dip is THE BEST dip out there! Bring it as an appetizer that everyone will enjoy and it will fly off of the table. If you love homemade dips then you should definitely try this chicken alfredo, hot corn, or this spinach artichoke dip. They are so good and are perfect for parties and get-togethers! Everything Bagel Dip If you aren’t familiar with the Everything Bagel seasoning from Trader Joe’s then you MUST try it!...

Figgy pudding is a steamed cake-like dessert made from soaked dried fruit and holiday spices. This traditional British dessert has been enjoyed and loved by all at Christmas time for centuries. I love how far back the figgy pudding recipe dates and how it’s been passed down through generations. Traditional Christmas desserts are so fun to look forward to during the holidays. You can also count on a classic fruit cake during the Christmas season....

This Frozen Strawberry Lemonade is a refreshing combination of lemonade, strawberries, and ice. It is the perfect sweet and sour drink for a sunny day while you enjoy your porch view or as you watch the sun go down with friends and family! This light, fresh beverage really brightens up any meal! For more of the super satisfying citrus-y lemon flavor that is crave worthy, try homemade strawberry lemonade, watermelon lemonade or copycat chick fil a lemonade...