They’re everything I want in a bar. I had to hide them from myself. There’s something about supremely chewy, thick, and dense cereal bars that I just go for. I always have. They’re no-bake and come together in the microwave in less than 5 minutes. So fast and easy to make and no need to heat up the house with a hot oven. They’re vegan and gluten-free. There’s no butter or flour, but you’d never guess it because they’re exceedingly buttery-tasting and rich....

Serve Chia Seed Jam with homemade bread, buttermilk biscuits, cornbread, a charcuterie board, or with any breakfast foods like whole wheat pancakes. Why I love this recipe: No Added Sugar: Unlike my freezer jam recipes, this chia seed jam doesn’t require any added sugar or pectin because the chia seeds act as the thickening agent. Healthy: You get all of the benefits from fresh fruit, along with extra protein, fiber and healthy omega-3’s from the chia seeds....

Except for potato chips and all other fried foods. But when it comes to things that should be soft, like my flat-ironed hair, or my workout socks (TMI but I’m leaving it and thanks for not judging), or those addicting Oreo brownies that I can’t stop eating… I said it before and I’ll say it again: crispy’s just not my thang. But friends, butter and sugar always wins in the end....

The seasonal Halloween shop that I’ve bought costumes from in previous years was not in business this year and I didn’t know that. Until we got to the dark parking lot. Whoops. A moment of panic hit me as Princess in the backseat was panicking and saying, “But mom, now what are we going to do? I have to have my princess costume!” So I did what any other mother would do when she saw Target across the street....

Easy Berry Cake Recipe Baking berries into cake and getting big juicy surprise bites of fruit is so much fun. And swirls of cream cheese are an added bonus. The cake is based on my Blueberry Muffin Cake, which also spawned this Peach Cake. I adore this cake base because it produces a soft, moist, tender cake and the batter is fast and easy to make. The cake reminds me of the Entenmann’s cream cheese coffee cakes I used to buy in college when cooking was a foreign concept....

When I got home and used it, I am kicking myself I didn’t load up on this stuff while the gettin’ was good. I use French Vanilla Coffee-Mate like it’s going out of style and I’m very loyal to it. I like a little coffee with my creamer if you know what I mean. Many times when I try other flavors, I am not all that impressed. They’re either too fake tasting (some fake is okay of course) and taste nothing like the real thing (Hazelnut or Irish Cream), too intense and overpowering (seasonal Pumpkin Spice or anything with Cinnamon in it), or too boring (Creme Brulee) and at the usual price of $4....

comment icon 100 more comments Let me paint a picture for you: chewy bowtie pasta, coated in a light, salty, barely-creamy sauce, flecked with red pepper flakes and little bits of tender sautéed garlic kale. Oooo-eee! This kale pasta is yummy. The general mood of this meal is just beautiful and simple, which is… kind of how I’m doing life lately. Taking things back to the basics, not overcomplicating, working in lots of lovely and wholesome ingredients (kale, we see you), going big on flavor and texture without long ingredient lists or hours of work....

Crispy Ranch Roasted Potatoes I know this could sound like a bit of a stretch, but these are the best roasted potatoes I’ve ever eaten! These oven roasted ranch potatoes are buttery soft in the middle with slightly chewy exteriors and the crispy-crunchy buttery ranch-flavored breadcrumb topping, along with Parmesan cheese, is a total grand slam. I literally didn’t need anything else besides these blissful carb-heavy bites of comfort the day I made these....

This post contains referral links for products we love. Pinch of Yum earns a small commission on these links at no cost to you, and the links will always be marked with an asterisk. We ♡ honesty! comment icon 757 more comments I’m super glad to see you, sitting there in my crockpot, all creamy and delicious. I will now put on my best sweatpants, my thickest socks, and get out my deepest bowl so I can experience the best of the end of this cozy season with you right here on my couch....

So what that means is that even though I need chocolate daily, I typically avoid rolling things in chocolate with forks. But then Dark Chocolate Coconut Bites came waltzing right in and got me all mixed up. comment icon 289 more comments These are one of those sweet, perfect, cutesy things that I like to keep in a little tupperware container hidden on the back shelf of the fridge for just the perfect small after dinner snack (aka breakfast)....

I like to think of meals time in terms of what vegetables need to be eaten from my fridge. If I’m making something as simple as spaghetti, I can add some grated carrots, chopped zucchini, spinach or bell peppers right to my sauce, and it’s like I’ve hidden a whole bunch of extra vitamins in our meal! Veggie wraps are the perfect lunch or easy dinner to customize to use the produce you have on hand....

I’m not an expert in Middle Eastern cooking but I am an expert at throwing together a 30-minute chicken dinner that’s loaded with flavors and textures galore. That’s what these chicken shawarma bowls are all about. Fast, easy, delicious! Some of the best and most flavorful chicken I’ve made in ages and the chickpeas are irresistible. Chicken is quickly cooked on a skillet in a mixture of olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, turmeric, coriander, garlic, and lemon juice....

Apple Pie … Without a Crust! If you’ve followed my blog for any length of time, you’ll know that I really don’t like complicated and fussy desserts. And I especially don’t like making pie crust, no matter how easy it is! Therefore, I’ve developed quite a collection of pies that are crustless. Meaning, there’s no separate crust to make, roll out, pre-bake, or deal with. The filling and the crust bake as one!...

What I love about this homemade fruit salad: Simple to make and takes seconds to throw together!Healthy and guilt free! High in fiber and incredible flavor without the heavy syrups or added sugar!Easy to customize! Swap out any of these fruits for your favorites! How to make Fresh Fruit Salad: How do you keep it from turning brown? Keep your fruit from browning by choosing fruits that don’t brown easily. If you choose fruits that do brown (like apples or pears), toss them in lemon juice and add them to the salad just before serving....

There are certain basic essentials I always make from home to save money, and they’re just way better, like Taco Seasoning, Healthy Granola, Playdough, and Protein Bars. What you’ll need: Vanilla Beans: Use high quality Grade B Vanilla Madagascar Beans (or Tahitian or Mexican beans, if you prefer). You need 4-5 vanilla beans for every 8 ounces (1 cup) of vodka. Find vanilla beans in the baking aisle or online (I’ve bought them from Costco, too)....

My family went nuts for this dish. They’re huge pasta lovers and the cheese sauce made with three cheeses sealed the deal. The sauce that coats the pasta is so cheesy, rich, and full of flavor. Anytime you’ve got three great cheeses like mozzarella, fontina, and parmesan melted together, things are going to be good. Throw in some browned onions, garlic, and juicy tomatoes and it’s a total win. It makes an ample amount which is great for planned leftovers....

Make-Ahead Christmas Cinnamon Rolls These overnight cinnamon rolls with eggnog frosting have a soft, fluffy, tender dough that’s buttery and scrumptious. They’re as light and feathery as cinnamon rolls can get. They’re lighter and not as quite as dense, heavy, and ‘bready’ as Cinnabon cinnamon rolls — although no one would call these light as a feather. While baking, the filling mixture of brown sugar and butter melts and caramelizes, producing a thick, sweet, caramely sauce, pleasantly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg for that holiday-inspired flavor profile....

Nothing fancy at all. Just an extremely flavorful (understatement of the century) Easy Turkey Noodle Soup that starts with a turkey-based broth with heaps upon heaps upon heaps of steamy rice noodles and every possible topping in the universe including but not limited to a heavy handed dousing of sriracha even if that’s not totally authentic. Also: me slurping the noodles up like a child because my fine motor skills actually BECOME those of a child when I have chopsticks in my hand....

Easy Turkey Pot Pie Recipe There’s nothing like a homemade pot pie baking in the oven to make your house smell delightful. Between the buttery flaky pie crust, the aroma of the turkey, and the fragrant thyme, garlic, and onions, this is comfort food at its finest. My from-scratch turkey pot pie recipe will help you make use of any Thanksgiving or Christmas leftover turkey you may have on hand. There is thick, creamy, and savory gravy, along with tender carrots, celery, peas, and corn, and of course the juicy turkey all combined under one flaky roof of a pie crust....

Loaded Baked Potato Casserole This is my family’s idea of dream food. Warm cheesy potatoes mixed with all of your favorite loaded baked potato toppings. Not exactly health food, but definitely delicious comfort food. There are so many great flavors in every single bite from cheese to bacon to green onions. This loaded potato casserole is an easy side dish that literally could be a meal in itself because it’s so hearty and filling....