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I feel like I’ve been prepping my entire life to make the perfect baked stuffed peppers. Over the years, I’ve created a stuffed pepper recipe for every need and possible craving: We have our culturally-inspired stuffed peppers: Italian Stuffed Peppers with mozzarella cheese and Mexican Stuffed Peppers with black beans. (Ben would have me add Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers to that list too.)We have our vegetarian stuffed peppers: Vegan Stuffed Peppers and Quinoa Stuffed Peppers....

You’ll go bananas for this quick Bisquick Banana Bread. Growing up, my mom used to make banana bread for the family all the time. Oh, how I loved coming home from school to the smell of sweet bananas and spicy cinnamon. That first bite of moist bread, luscious bananas, and crisp brown sugar and cinnamon topping takes me straight to heaven. I’m sure your mom makes the best banana bread, too....

Its “place” being on my plate, and “at the table” being my kitchen counter, where I devoured a sneaky slice before taking the rest over to a highly skeptical group of girlfriends who polished it off. If you’ve tried cauliflower crust pizza, you know that it’s not only “not bad”; it’s “exceptionally good.” Fans include the Pioneer Woman, my Italian-food-loving stepfather, and even Trader Joe’s, which makes a frozen version....

Australian’s have quite an eclectic palate. Our cuisine is ever-changing and increasingly influenced by our multiculturalism. We love our spaghetti bolognese (or spag bol), fried rice, curries and sushi. And then there’s the dishes that can only be described as uniquely “Aussie”. Things like… Meat PiesLamingtonsAnzac BiscuitsPavlova (although technically invented in New Zealand!)Salad Sandwiches (check out this beautiful ode to our humble salad sanga) But it’s the more offbeat foods that are ubiquitous in our kitchens that I’d like to introduce you to today....

Deciding which vegetables on keto to eat is tricky enough — but beans are even trickier! Some varieties of beans are high in carbs, while a select few varieties work well with a low carb diet. Are green beans keto, or are carbs in green beans just too high? Let’s take a closer look at the nutritional value of these beans, and how to enjoy them on a carb-conscious diet....

Although they’re a typically healthy food in many diets, carbs in sweet potato encounter a lot of confusion on a keto lifestyle. Some believe that they serve as a natural, whole-food source of carbs, while others advise to avoid them altogether (much like white potatoes or beans). What’s the real story? Are sweet potatoes keto? Let’s take a closer look at sweet potato carb count (including carbs in sweet potato fries and carbs in baked sweet potato), and surprising ways to enjoy the taste of sweet potato on keto....

FavoritePinShare This delicious zucchini quiche has a creamy, savory egg mixture baked in a perfectly flaky crust. Layers of melted cheese and zucchini make the texture of this quiche cheesy and flavorful. I love using fresh vegetables in my savory breakfast recipes! It adds so much flavor, and it’s great to start the day by eating your vegetables. I add veggies to my omelets, in my breakfast casserole, or garnish with fresh veggies on top of my breakfast enchiladas....

FavoritePinShare This baked chicken alfredo pasta is classic and insanely delicious. Packed with Italian seasoning, shredded chicken, and penne pasta, this entree will become a family favorite! Chicken is always a classic go-to in our house for family dinners, and this recipe is no exception! Add some sides like roasted carrots, asparagus, and these 1-Hour Rolls for a meal that will fill everyone right up. Baked Chicken Alfredo Pasta Chicken alfredo is one of those dishes that if I see on the menu while I am with my kids, I give a sigh of relief!...

FavoritePinShare Chicken Tortilla Soup is a hearty Mexican soup that really warms the soul. Topped with fried tortilla chips, its packed with flavour and will be a great addition to your dinner rotation! Soup season is really here and we have a great collection – Crockpot Taco Soup, White Chicken Chili, Slow Cooker Enchilada Soup and so much more! Chicken Tortilla Soup I love everything Mexican! As soon as the weather turns slightly chilly, one of the first things we make is a big pot of this chicken tortilla soup....

This Chickpea & Kidney Bean Salad is inspired by the various bean salads I tried throughout our travels in the Middle East. It’s a fresh and filling vegan salad that’s filled with good-for-you ingredients. I’ve chosen a basic lemon vinaigrette as the dressing which adds a subtle, tangy flavour to the medley of vegetables and beans. I usually try to leave fresh herbs out of most of my salad recipes since I just hate buying a whole bunch to only use a few leaves....

FavoritePinShare Chocolate Peppermint Fudge is soft, creamy, and topped with drizzled white chocolate and crushed peppermint pieces. This fudge is so easy to make and has pieces of peppermint throughout for a refreshing crunch. This is the perfect treat to share for the holidays! I am a huge fan of Christmas candies. I grew up eating different kinds of Christmas candy every year because my Grandma loved making and sharing them....

FavoritePinShare This is the Best Christmas Crack Recipe! It’s a saltine cracker layered with toffee and creamy chocolate, then topped with crunchy pecans for the ultimate sweet and salty treat. This recipe is so easy, delicious, and addicting! Our family goes crazy for it every Christmas. If you love toffee as much as we do, try this easy Homemade Toffee, this Graham cracker-based Christmas crack toffe, or this Disneyland copycat churro toffee!...

FavoritePinShare Rich, creamy Rice Pudding is delicious warm or cold, and lightly spiced with just a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg. It’s the coziest, most comforting dessert of all! We love it with plump golden raisins! It’s so easy to make homemade rice pudding and it’s a great way of using up leftover rice! If you love pudding-type desserts, be sure not to miss our Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding, Coconut Bread Pudding, and Pistachio Pudding Salad!...

FavoritePinShare These delicious copycat Red Lobster cheddar biscuits are better than the real thing! Warm, buttery, and ready in 20 minutes! Tasty biscuits are the perfect addition to any meal. Need more Red Lobster-inspired deliciousness? Try out my scampi, chowder, and a reader-favorite lobster tail! Easy Homemade Biscuit Recipe Cheddar Bay biscuits are easily one of the best things on Red Lobster’s menu. They’re warm, soft, and buttery with the perfect savory flavor....

Mac and cheese is the epitome of comfort foods. You really can’t go wrong with chewy pasta and cheesy sauce! It’s such a simple combination, but the taste and texture are out of this world. It’s perfect for the holidays, but since it’s also super easy to make, you can serve it any day of the year. Think you have the perfect recipe for mac and cheese? Give this one a try, and I’m sure you’ll change your mind....

The combination of salty and tart cream cheese and decadent chocolate is a definite winner. It results in a smooth, creamy, and chewy fudge that’s not too cloyingly sweet. Unlike other fudge squares, these won’t destroy your teeth! The best part is that it’s ridiculously easy to make. You won’t need to make candy from scratch, so don’t worry about getting a candy thermometer or figuring out what “soft-ball stage” means....

FavoritePinShare Crispy Air Fryer “Fried” Chicken is what Air Fryers were created to do! Crunchy golden seasoned outside, and tender, juicy, full of flavor inside! This is how the chicken was meant to be eaten. Air Frying is sweeping the culinary world and with good reason. Food is done quicker, it’s juicer and has beautiful crusts. Try yours out with these absolutely delicious air fryer recipes. Salmon, Steak with Garlic Herb Butter, and this Chicken Breast....

This slow cooker soup celebrates the Tex-Mex flavors that never fail to hit the spot (why, hello Mexican Chicken Casserole and Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas). Just like Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Soup, it stars juicy chicken breasts, filling beans, and a star line up of Mexican pantry spices, like chili powder and cumin. It is delish and worth every ounce of praise. And while I love chili spices with cooling avocado, in the aptly named chicken tortilla soup, it’s the tortilla that stars....

Chicken and dumplings is a rich, extra thick, and creamy chicken soup topped off with dumplings. The dumplings cook directly on top of the soup, absorbing some of the soup’s flavor in the process. They provide a dimension of satisfying texture. Think of soup dumplings like a next-level bowl of soup bread dunk. Chicken and dumplings are deeply comforting and (typically) not considered a light meal. Many recipes add processed shortcuts –– like adding canned “cream of” soup or making crockpot chicken and dumplings with Bisquick or Pillsbury –– leaving you with a dinner that doesn’t feel particularly wholesome....