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The flavors in this dreamboat Thai chicken salad are going to rock your face off. comment icon 378 more comments Lime, peanuts, cilantro, carrots, green onions, vinegar, green papaya or mango, soy sauce, chili pepper, garlic, all packed together in a highly textured salad bowl? Oiyyyy! I love it all. Watch How To Make This Salad Our gang: Chopped cabbage Grated carrots A bitey green papaya, or green mango, or maybe you can’t find either – not a big deal Shredded chicken Chopped peanuts Lime squeezers Cilantro and green onion Cute little red serrano peppers And the very best peanut dressing your lips have ever touched....

Any time I can indulge in flavors similar to carrot cake but without the dreaded chore of eroding my kitchen sponge (or my fingertips) because I need to clean shredded carrot fragments from my box grater, I am happy. I really like cheesecake, too, but sometimes it gets a little monotonous. Traditional cheesecake filling and graham cracker crust is lovely and all, but after a few bites I’m usually looking around to see what’s next....

Best Queso Dip with Ground Beef This ground beef queso dip is a crowd favorite, and my family raves about it. Stock up on chips and watch this queso dip disappear at your next party! It’s easy, ready in 15 minutes, and has so much flavor from ground beef, caramelized onions, taco seasoning, Ro-Tel, a sprinkling of cilantro, and of course the cheese. I used Velveeta and while I don’t think I’ve had any since my mom used to use it to make grilled cheese sandwiches with when I was a kid, it’s absolutely perfect for the queso....

Raspberry Bars with Oatmeal Topping I love raspberries in all ways. From crisps and crumbles to bread to scones to drinks, I’m a fan. And if there’s a crumble or streusel topping, the happier I am! It’s even better when the crust and crumble topping are one and the same, so there’s one less step and one less bowl to wash. Which is exactly the case with these supremely easy, no-mixer raspberry oatmeal bars....

Not only is this roasted turkey recipe fool-proof and easy to make, it will exceed expectations as the centerpiece of your Thanksgiving feast! Why in the world do people stress so much over their Thanksgiving Turkey? Ok, I guess it IS the centerpiece of your Thanksgiving meal. And that usually means you have a table full of people not to disappoint. Ok, I get it. It’s a big deal. My hope is to squash any fears or insecurities you might have about cooking a perfect, beautiful Thanksgiving Turkey....

Don’t miss my other popular soup recipes, like Spicy Chili, Corn Chowder, or Chicken Enchilada Soup! Why I love this recipe: Easy – Only 15 minutes of prep!Pantry Ingredients – All you need is a roast and a handful of pantry staples!Cooking Methods – This soup can be made in the Instant Pot, slow cooker, or on the stove! How to make Beef Noodle Soup: Sear Meat: Trim any large fat pieces from the roast and cut into 1 inch cubes....

If you love homemade candy, don’t miss these Homemade Almond Joys, Oreo Balls, Brownie Truffles, and Chocolate Covered Marshmallows! Why I love these treats: Quick and No Bake – They’re an easy treat to make all year long without heating up the house, and we can make a batch in 30 minutes. The leftovers freeze great! Gift Friendly – They fun to load in cute cello bags during the Christmas season, or any time of year, to give neighbors, friends and teachers....

Looking for more pasta dishes? Try Shrimp Linguine, Manicotti, or Baked Mac and Cheese! Why I love this recipe: Nostalgia: My mom often made us chicken tetrazzini and in those times you crave a mild, comforting baked casserole, this Chicken Tetrazzini fits the bill. Spaghetti noodles tossed in a creamy, cheesy white sauce and baked. From Scratch: So many recipes online use canned soups but this easy homemade version uses basic pantry ingredients, sautéed mushrooms (which I LOVE, but you can leave out), and a little bit of white wine for flavor....

Oh gravy, how I love you. You make everything better, especially a plateful of Perfect Mashed Potatoes or even on top of Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits! Chicken Gravy I grew up in a household where most things where made from scratch, especially things like gravy! My mom would never buy the stuff that comes in the packet, and there’s a huge flavor difference, plus, making it from scratch only takes a few minutes, and most people usually already have the ingredients they need to make homemade chicken gravy!...

Looking for more rich chocolate recipes? Try my Fudge, Chocolate Truffles, or Chocolate Mug Cake. Hot Fudge is a thick chocolate sauce that’s served warm over ice cream to make a hot fudge sundae, then topped with nuts, whipped cream and a maraschino cherry. You could really top it on a variety of different dessert recipes. You can buy it in a can at the store, but nothing compares to this simple homemade hot fudge recipe....

This BLT pasta salad screams summertime picnics, potlucks, and casual backyard get-togethers from Memorial Day to Fourth of July to Labor Day. It’s easy, ready in 15 minutes, feeds a crowd, and has all the flavors of a traditional BLT minus the bread. Insert pasta. I love the romaine lettuce that’s woven through the tender pasta, along with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp bacon, and green onions. Everything is tossed in zesty, creamy ranch dressing that’s spiked with a hint of barbecue sauce....

Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff Recipe Let’s talk about what a comfort food classic recipe this easy beef stroganoff is! There are just about as many ways to make beef stroganoff as there are ways to make chocolate chip cookies. I am sharing my slow cooker version that’s so easy it’s practically effortless. This is a case where your slow cooker does all the work! You don’t even have to sear or brown the beef beforehand....

Smothered Burrito Recipe There is something so comforting about a warm Mexican burrito that’s loaded to the max with ground beef, onions, refried beans, rice, cheese, smothered in more cheese, and covered with red enchilada sauce. If you’re looking for easy comfort food that the whole family will love, look no further than this smothered burrito recipe! These ground beef burritos taste even better than what you get at a Mexican restaurant....

And, there are just a couple more days til Turkey Day Tofurkey Day. Just kidding, there will be no Tofurkeys here. But, I’m actually making a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner for One: My Husband. Skylar and I are of the veggie persuasion, but Scott adores traditional Thanksgiving Day fare, and since we have no family in town that I could just send him to to mooch a meal from, yours truly is cooking....

I always keep a big container of fresh cold veggies in my fridge, and when paired with this simple Veggie Dip, snack time is my favorite time! What we love about Knorr Vegetable Dip: 4-ingredients: It’s really simple to make, using just 4 ingredients (Knorr vegetable seasoning mix, sour cream, mayo, spinach, and black pepper).5 minute prep. It literally takes 5 minutes to throw together this dip and everyone will ask for the recipe!...

I’ve been wanting an Espresso maker for years. Recently Miss Meals-n-Moves Janetha had her shiny espresso maker in a post and that kinda sealed the deal that I just had to do it. So, I did. I went to Bed Bath & Beyond with my trusty stash of 20% off Coupons that I hoard, and had my heart all set on a Breville until the sales guy and I were talking....

They’re so easy, ready in 15 minutes, and make for a great impromptu treat. I used a tube of refrigerated crescent rolls, added 1 teaspoon of sprinkles to each of the 8 triangles, rolled them up, topped with more sprinkles, and baked. There’s almond extract in the glaze which lends an added depth of flavor. I love almond extract and think it’s great here but you can sub with vanilla extract if you prefer....

While I was in San Francico, I stumbled into a small natural-foods market, Harvest Urban Market, that was walking distance from my hotel. It was a fairly small grocery store, but had a wide array of natural, organic, and specialty foods like Whole Foods does, and they also had some more mainstream products like Peanut M & Ms. Hotel beds while traveling alone are more inviting with a bag of M & Ms next to me....

Strawberry Brownies … with Cake Mix! If you need an easy, 5-ingredient recipe that’s goofproof and will be an automatic hit, look no further than these gooey strawberry cake mix brownies! The strawberry base is soft and chewy, there are white chocolate chips for extra texture, and sweetened condensed milk peeks through the top. The brownies start off with a box of strawberry cake mix. Did I mention I love shortcuts?...

comment icon 19 more comments If you don’t love tahini, this probably won’t make you love tahini (although it might slightly change your mind – baby steps). This sauce is for specific subset of humans who love: The nutty, slightly bitter flavor of tahiniHerbs, garlic, and green saucey thingsCreamy versatile sauces that are vegan If you are looking for a more widely popular flavor profile, I would point you over to the Magic Green Sauce which has been a staple in my life (and many of your lives) for the last few years....