comment icon 54 more comments Today is part two of the Feeding a Broken Heart series that we are sharing in honor of our son Afton and the many people (both online and off) who have loved us so well through the experience of his birth and passing. (Which, as a side note, it has been so fun to watch you participate in. Your stories of sharing food with others who are hurting have been inspiring and encouraging and just incredibly feel-good-on-the-internet kinds of stuff....

Easy Banana Yogurt Muffins How many banana bread and banana recipes does one person need? If you’re like me, more than thirty. I don’t think it’s possible to have too many because there’s always a banana about to over-ripen. I didn’t have a recipe for banana muffins and it was high time to post one. Well, I do have one for Banana Nut Muffins (vegan, gluten-free) but it’s from 2009 and life, cooking skills, and photography skills have changed dramatically since then and I was overdue for an update....

Easy Pudding Icebox Cake Recipe What do you do when you have a sweet tooth in the summer and don’t want to turn on your oven? Make an icebox cake of course. This is the easiest ‘cake’ you’ll ever make because there’s no mixer and no baking. If you’ve never made an icebox cake, they’re wonderfully rich and luscious. It’s the type of cake that’s hard to resist going in and straightening the rows with a fork every time you open the fridge or freezer....

Looking for more dessert recipes? Try Panna Cotta, Lemon Mousse, or Blackberry Cobbler! Why I love this pudding: Easy – This dessert is such an easy one to throw together, but will still impress any guests. If you love this one, try my Sticky Toffee Pudding! Vanilla Sauce – The vanilla cream sauce is the perfect compliment to this homemade Bread Pudding and tastes good enough I could eat it with a spoon!...

Complete with cotton ball “hair”. And she made an Easter Basket Bunny using a milk carton. The back was filled with plastic eggs containing stickers. And jelly beans! The frantic search was on. She knew those jelly beans were in there. Ahh, found one five. Sweet, sugary bliss. And smiles. Watch that green jelly bean saliva about to drip right out. Oh well. It turned out to be a beautiful afternoon Friday....

Caramel apples are so good, but they’re kind of a pain. The big stick, the messy factor, no thanks. I put the flavor of caramel apples into soft, chewy bars. No sticks necessary. These apple caramel bars are super soft, moist, dense and remind me of an apple version of Soft Carrot Cake Bars but use grated apples rather than grated carrots. I used my go-to blondies base recipe as the jumping off point....

Except when that big, warm, thick cookie is stuffed with a plump caramel. We’re closing in on almost one year since I posted the Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups and since that recipe continues to be popular with readers and on Pinterest, I decided to one-up it. Because stuffed cookies will always one-up their unstuffed counterparts. Fact. The beauty of this recipe is that you don’t need a mixer (cookie dough without a mixer!...

This skillet is perfect for a casual weekend brunch, as a healthy lunch, or as a breakfast-for-dinner option. After all, there’s chicken and broccoli in it so that may actually make it more of a dinner than a brunch option to begin with, but food lines blur now, don’t they. How To Make The Cheesy Chicken, Broccoli, and Egg Skillet The recipe is so easy and ready in 30 minutes....

Growing up, we needed hearty and warm food in our bellies to sustain us through those cold, long winters. Hot dishes were the way to go. Not to mention, they made planned leftovers, and were an inexpensive way to feed a family. It wasn’t gogi berries and dulse flakes and locally grown avocados and lemon trees in the backyard where I grew up. It was food like this. This casserole reminds me of my mom’s weekly taco night and my grandma’s rice-based hot dishes....

comment icon 84 more comments I love all our recipes, but this is one that just fits perfectly into my real life, again, and again, and again. Veggie burgers can be hit or miss, I know. I’m not a fan of bean-heavy burgers, so please hear me right off the bat: I am not going to over-bean you with this quinoa burger. Instead, I’m going to give you a stupidly easy burger that is heavy and solid but not too dense (seriously, pinky promise, the beans are under control!...

Want more dessert recipes? Try Banana Pudding, Sticky Toffee Pudding, or Butterfinger Cake! Why I love this recipe: Quick – Once the cake is baked, this comes together really quickly, and it’s easy enough for any beginner cook. Delicious – This dessert is perfect for any chocolate lover. It’s delicious and the flavor combination is perfect. For the best chocolate trifle, I recommend using homemade chocolate pudding and cake! Crowd Pleaser – It serves 12 people, and is always a huge it....

Rack of Lamb Starter: Wedge Salad Sides: Homemade Rolls and Whipped Feta with Roasted Vegetables Dessert: Bread Pudding Get the free Menu Printable here! Surf and Turf: Crab Legs and Marinated Flank Steak Starter: Apple Cranberry Fruit Salad Sides: Green Beans and Potatoes Au Gratin Dessert: Apple Crisp Get the free Menu Printable here! Baked Ham Starter: Brussels Sprout Salad Sides: Funeral Potatoes and Cranberry Fluff Dessert: Peppermint Brownies Get the free Menu Printable here!...

Do you want more summer side dishes? You will love Baked Beans, Macaroni Salad, Cowboy Caviar, or Watermelon Salad! How to make Coleslaw: Chop Veggies very thinly. Use paper towels to squeeze out any excess moisture from shredded carrot. (Alternately, use two 14oz bags of coleslaw mix in place of cabbage and carrot.) We enjoy coleslaw most piled high on pulled pork, on top of slow cooker chicken tacos, or as a BBQ side dish....

Easy Chicken Sweet Potato Curry Recipe I am a huge Thai curry fan and was craving something with Thai red curry paste and coconut milk, spiked with lime. This easy, one-skillet curry that’s ready in 20 minutes really hit the spot. There’s sweet Vidalia onion, sweet potatoes, and chicken that simmer in a mixture of creamy coconut milk that’s spiced with garlic, ginger, coriander, and Thai red curry paste before adding lime zest and lime juice....

I don’t know why I waited this long to make cookies with coconut oil. Cookie baking will never be the same. I’m no stranger to using, cooking, and baking with coconut oil. I have 40+ Coconut and Coconut Oil Recipes. I’ve used it on Roasted Vegetables and Chocolate Coconut Kale Chips. I’ve made No-Bake Coconut and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites and have baked Samoas Bars, but had never made cookies with it....

You can enjoy crepes anytime, but we love to eat them as a special breakfast! Try Cinnamon Roll Biscuits, Huevos Rancheros, or a Breakfast Skillet! What I love about this recipe: Easy and “Fancy” – Easy enough for a weekday breakfast and fun for special occasions. This is the best crepes recipe and it comes together quickly. Make Ahead – This is an easy breakfast or treat to make ahead of time....

Add some creamy dip into the mix, and I was in appetizers-that-spoil-my-dinner heaven. After recently making Baked Parmesan Edamame Bites with Creamy Wasabi Dip, I’ve been breading and baking any veggie (or bean) I can. You can use the basic battering, breading, and baking technique with zucchini (stay tuned), asparagus, cauliflower, broccoli, mushrooms, or most anything in your vegetable drawer. The breading on the chickpeas is crispy, crunchy, and perfectly complements the soft beans inside....

Looking for more pumpkin recipes? Try Pumpkin Cake, Pumpkin Waffles, Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins, or Pumpkin Pie! Why I love this recipe: Fun – Every kid will remember eating dinner out of a pumpkin! I make this baked stuffed pumpkin recipe every year in the month of October, sometimes on Halloween night. Delicious – Flavorful sausage cooked with vegetables and rice is picky eater approved. Easy – Only a few ingredients and simple steps to make such a fun Halloween dinner memory eating out of a pumpkin....

Easy Crockpot Spinach and Artichoke Dip Recipe One of my favorite appetizers or dips of all time is spinach and artichoke dip. Actually I just adore the spinach + artichoke combination of any kind! I have a Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip recipe as well as an older but very Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Dip, a comfort food Spinach Artichoke Cheesy Chicken Pasta plus a lighter Spinach Artichoke Quinoa Salad. Yes, I do love just about anything spinach and artichoke!...

Easy Pizza Soup Recipe Who doesn’t love pizza? I mean what’s not to love when it’s loaded with toppings like pepperoni, sausage, and brimming with cheese. Guess what? This easy pizza soup recipe combines everything you love about crave-worthy pizza and a comforting bowl of soup, and rolls them into the best of both worlds! There’s plenty of juicy meatballs and tempting pepperoni, and I like to top my soup with both mozzarella and Parmesan cheese Also, to mimic pizza crust, I use toasted garlic bread or croutons which not only give extra pizza flavor, but they add a bit of crunchy texture which is nice with soup....