When you’re a kid and play sports seven days a week you can polish off danishes like it’s your job. I wish I could get that job again. And in high school and college, I could do some major damage on Entenmann’s danishes and crumb cakes. With danishes, I love the filling that’s encased within layers of dough and the density and heaviness. I don’t go for light and airy desserts....

The classics are here, but I have tons more Thanksgiving recipes like Cranberry Sauce, Perfect Pie Crust, Broccoli Casserole, Cornbread Dressing, or Whipped Feta Dip with Roasted Vegetables. You can save or customize this Thanksgiving meal plan to your own recipe collection– just click here. Print Shopping List Make Ahead Tips: Thanksgiving Turkey: If you are fortunate to have leftovers after the big meal, check out my leftover turkey recipes....

Looking for more salad recipes? Try my Ambrosia Salad or Broccoli Apple Salad! What I love about this salad: Quick – Only 10 minutes to make!Adaptable – Use your favorite type of beans (fresh or canned) and add protein or vegetables based on your preferences.Homemade dressing makes this salad better than anything from the store! Ingredients and Adaptions: Green Beans: I prefer fresh green beans, but you could use canned....

For anyone who’s gotten bug bites or who doesn’t have a long weekend or who’s not on holiday, so sorry. Please console yourself with one, or more, of the following: Magic Eight Bars “Cheater’s” Guacamole Dark Rum Caramel Sauce for all your seasonal fresh fruit ice cream that you’re going to be eating today Nutella & Peanut Butter Graham Bars with Chocolate Frosting (No Bake) And if none of that works… Break out the Buttery Nipple Shots I’ll be back later on with a Firecracker of a post....

Or should I say good news, good news? Good news: Every year, my family takes some time during the summer to go up to a cabin in northern Wisconsin. And that time is now! Today! Good news: I’ve decided that this would be a good time for me to go through some of my most popular summertime recipes and share the joy with you all over again! Starting with this big boy for this basil dip....

comment icon 621 more comments When eating well involves: sweet potatoes peanuts / peanut butter fire roasted tomatoes garlic and jalapeño cilantro …and a generally creamy, spicy, YUMMY vibe, there is no denying this. You guys, this soup! Stew? It’s kind of both. It depends on how you make it and how much liquid you add, but EITHER WAY IT IS SO DARN GOOD. It literally checks all the boxes – creamy, satisfying texture; extremely awesome flavor; super nutritious; doesn’t take five and a half days to make....

Looking for more wrap recipes? Try my Buffalo Chicken Wraps, Cashew Chicken Wraps, or Veggie Wrap! These southwest wraps are a hybrid of a burrito and a wrap! I love toasting them so the tortilla gets crispy and golden, and we serve them warm with salsa and hot sauce! They’re loaded with good ingredients to fill you up with protein and veggies, and perfect for busy weeknights. How to make Southwest Wraps: Cook Ground Beef in a large skillet over medium heat....

Many of you wondered where I went yesterday based on my semi-secretive nature about it. We went to Del Mar Race Track yesterday! The Track at Del Mar is an amazing place and their motto is, Where the Turf meets the Surf as it’s a stone’s throw from the ocean in Del Mar. One of the nicest zip codes in the country I’d have to say. Old money much? Anyway, the track was fabulous and we had great seats that I hand-selected....

It’s fruit served in a delicious, lightly sweetened veggie and fruit juice. There’ s Peach Mango, Cherry Fruit Trio, and Apple Pear Watermelon. Your kids will love the taste and with one combined serving of fruit and veggies, you’ll love it too. There’s no high fructose corn syrup and no artificial colors or flavors. Del Monte Fusions are the only fruit cup with the goodness of veggies and the yummy taste of fruit....

My friend RawJuiceGirl also sent the link for this dairy free, sugar free raw chocolate creation. Now that looks good! But, the recipe calls for a boatload of coconut oil and I am just not that into coconut oil. I feel like it makes everything taste like a pina colada. Not that that’s a bad thing…just an I-don’t-want-it in-my-chocolate thing! Does anyone else think that coconut oil totally overpowers everything else, or am I just weird?...

Leftover Turkey Tetrazzini Recipe What’s the best part of Thanksgiving? The leftovers, of course! It’s like reliving the day again (and again and again depending on just how much Roasted Turkey I made!) The day after Thanksgiving is probably the busiest day of the year for my microwave. While all of your favorite holiday side dishes can be zapped and eaten just as they are, I like to get a little creative with my leftover turkey....

I’m all about a 15-minute dinner. Especially when it tastes better than what I’d get in a restaurant, it’s healthier, less expensive, and faster than calling for takeout. Score on all fronts. This recipe features a simple sweet and sour sauce that’s packed with the perfect balance of sweet yet sour Asian flavors. Soy, sesame, garlic, and more. The homemade sweet and sour sauce coats the chicken beautifully and really makes this dish what it is....

I have too many favorite pie recipes to count and most can be enjoyed all year round, like cherry pie, Coconut Cream Pie, and Key Lime Pie. Of all the pies in the world, Cherry Pie tops the list as one of the easiest pies to make, and I’m excited to share the simple, delicious recipe with you all! How to make Cherry Pie: Line pie plate with pie crust and cherry pie filling into it....

Dipping anything in white chocolate automatically makes it better. Raisins, almonds, and especially pretzels. Throw in some sprinkles and you’re automatically at the highest level of salty-and-sweet, crunchy, munchy, snacky, comfort food heaven. The homemade version tastes a lot better than storebought, too. Fresher, crispier, crunchier, and not stale. Sometimes food in bulk bins sits around way too long. But I assure you these will disappear very quickly. I make 2 dozen at a time, and enjoy....

Easy Rice Bowls with Salmon The homemade teriyaki sauce is the MVP🏅of these Asian-inspired salmon and rice bowls. You use some of it to marinate pieces of salmon with before baking it. And then the rest of the sauce simmers for just a few minutes on the stove to thicken it up before you drizzle that savory, unami teriyaki goodness all over everything in your bowl. You’ll be shocked when you take your first bite of the juicy and Asian-inspired teriyaki salmon....

Want more 30-minute meals? Try Creamy Zuppa Toscana, Lettuce Wraps, or Thai Quinoa Salad! Why I love this recipe: Quick – All you need is 20 MINUTES and a homemade, healthy dinner is on the table! Healthy – Packed with protein and vegetables, this Egg Roll in a Bowl recipe will leave you feeling satisfied and energized. To make it even healthier, eat it over some cooked cauliflower rice. Fresh herbs: The granish of fresh cilantro and basil really makes this dish shine, so don’t skip the fresh herbs!...

To save this meal plan (and even swap our some of the recipes), add it to your recipe collection, click here Did you know you can SAVE your favorite recipes and ANY of my meal plans? Simply create an account (it’s free)! Print Shopping List We’ve been sharing 5-day weekly meal plans for many years now and are are so excited to introduce these budget meal plans, as well as vegetarian, low carb, and other seasonal meal plans!...

Some of these are one-time purchases that I don’t need to make again, and others are things that I buy over and over. This post contains affiliate links for products I love. Averie Cooks earns a small commission on these links at no cost to you. Kitchen Keurig K-Mini Plus Single Serve Coffee Pot – I love this Keurig because it’s so slender and has a very small countertop footprint, essential in my small California kitchen....

Especially zucchini, cucumbers, and fresh herbs. I love it. I combined some of my favorite green vegetables and herbs in this fast, easy, light, and fresh salad. It’s naturally gluten-free, vegan, and you’ll just feel healthier after eating it. I’ve been on a quinoa and tabbouleh kick lately and I couldn’t get enough of this dish. Plus if zucchini and cucumbers are multiplying on your counter, the recipe will take a few off your hands....

comment icon 167 more comments It’s a thing. It’s a sweet, sticky, saucy, even-sold-at-McDonald’s thing. Much like the pancit from last week, this meal was served at almost every birthday party at the orphanage where I worked this last year, usually mushed together on kids’ plastic plates with heaping piles of steaming rice and some mixed vegetables. On this particular party day, Auntie Elvira and Auntie Puriza invited me into the kitchen and showed me how it’s done....