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 The Best Beef bourguignonA delicious and rustic French classic! Red wine, brandy, pancetta, shallots, mushrooms and herbs, what a wonderful combination for beef!Serves 4Prep time:  15 minutesCooking time: 2 hours 30 minutesIngredients2...

Khao soi: deliciously warming coconut curry noodles in just 15 minutes.

Hey, Howdy, Hey! Welcome to another lip smacking edition of Meal Plan Monday! We’ve got some wonderful home cooking to share with you that is sure to inspire your meal planning this week so let’s dive right in!Coming in at the most clicked...

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These meat-free tacos are so tasty, and the lentil-walnut mix could be used as a filling for not only tacos, […] The post Lentil-Nut Tacos with Cashew Avocado Cream (Vegan) appeared first on Veggie Chick.

I live a fairly standard, and boring life at this point in time. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t get that bored and I do everything I can to remain active, and occupied. It’s in my DNA and I often tell my wife that I really do not sit down and...

G?i gà b?p c?i is a deliciously perfumed Vietnamese salad with chicken and cabbage Eating in Vietnam In Vietnam, a proverb says that “people should learn to eat before they even learn to speakâ€�. That shows how much cooking is a fundamental...

This post is sponsored by California Walnuts. As always, all opinions are my own.  February has roared in like a lion, at least, here in Minnesota it sure feels that way. Piles of snow and subzero temperatures have started out this month of...

Here she is, the lightened-up baked ziti of my dreams. This baked ziti has all of lasagna?s saucy, mozzarella-topped appeal, but is easier to pull off on a regular weeknight. Amen. When I dreamed up this recipe, I wanted to replace a lot of the...

These sweet little baked chocolate doughnuts are soft, chocolatey, and super easy to whip up for a quick treat.

Mini Donuts! With all the options for fancy, over-the-top donuts, I often forget the simple pleasure of a tiny donut coated in sugar. In the past these small circles were enjoyed at some kind of amusement park or fair; a bag purchased on the...

Skippy® Peanut Butter Chocolate HeartsA quick & deliciously easy recipe for Peanut Butter lovers ? the perfect treat for Valentine?s Day Serves 14Prep time:  5 minutes (chill time, 1 hour 30 minutes)Melting time: 5 minutesIngredients125g Skippy®...

I’ve been seeing these Egg Roll Bowls around the internet for a bit and have been dying to try it out. I mean I love egg rolls (who doesn’t") and honestly, I prefer most of my meals in a bowl anyway. This allows for maximum scoopability,...

Menier Chocolate and Raspberry TartletsBeautiful and delicious tarts made with a luscious rich chocolate and fresh raspberries.  A perfect dessert for a romantic Valentine\'s evening!Makes 4Prep time:  15 minutesCooking time:  10-12...

Next time you’re tempted to buy salsa from a supermarket, why not have a go at making your own fresh tomato salsa at home" It only contains 6 simple ingredients, takes 10 minutes to make, and tastes fresh and healthy. You’ll never look...

It’s the hardest time of year again. It’s been gray outside for days and the snow just won’t melt. My house plants are the perfect representation of how I’m feeling?they’re looking dull and leaning pitifully toward the...

The 80s are back baby! Surf and turf at its finest: reverse seared ribeye steak and lobster risotto.

Turkey taco grinders are a unique and delicious way to make a sandwich using taco meat. I know this recipe may sound a little weird with the combination of deli turkey and taco meat but it is delicious. I got this idea from a local pizza place here...

I’m a big fan of any kind of chess pie. My Buttermilk, Peach Chess, and Eggnog Chess Pies are all delicious winners in my book.  But I will admit that Chocolate Chess Pie is probably my favorite.  It just has the most perfect, creamy, chocolatey...

This classic baked vegan mac and cheese is everything you want a mac and cheese to be.  It’s creamy, saucy, ultra cheesy and topped with a delicious crispy breadcrumb topping and baked to perfection.  This is really a ‘classic’ vegan mac and...

Absolutely awesome “REAL� cheesecake. Not one of those “no cook� pie pan things. And it is easy… so easy with only six ingredients. Just follow the easy step by step photo instructions. Editor’s Note: Originally Published December 20,...

I am in love with this recipe for chocolate coconut fat bombs, which by the way should be called LOVE bombs. They are super easy to make and do not require any baking which means you can pop them into your mouth even faster. Plus they are so cute...

I like to challenge my own preconceived ideas about food, especially anything considered ‘healthy’. Despite years and years of small steady changes to my diet to try and eat healthier, it’s somehow still hard for me to believe that...

Chocolate covered strawberries – a beautiful, elegant dessert that’s also very healthy, and surprisingly easy to make. Considering it’s such an elegant dessert, chocolate covered strawberries are surprisingly easy to make. They are easier...

Here I am on February 10 staring at the list that I did not get too. I had big plans and ideas to shoot five new recipes that are inspired by love. Instead, I am here sulking that I only got to this one. Not a bad one but it is only one. I probably...

What is cà phê ?á" Vietnamese iced coffee, also known as cà phê ?á or cafe da is a traditional beverage from the Land of the Blue Dragon. Cà phê ?á is made with medium to coarse ground Robusta dark roast coffee from Vietnam. It is thicker and more...

Today I wanted to talk a little bit about having hard conversations, talking about things that are hard to talk about, that make us uncomfortable. I believe that the more we talk about these things, the easier it gets, and the more connected we are...

Kumror chokka ar Luchi is a lovely vegetarian combo any Bong would love to have on any day of the week. If it is on a Sunday then it is a bonus with few more additions of luchi followed by some misti! Ah...Pure Bliss...While I am writing this post I...

Osso Buco doesn?t get any easier than 6 ingredients and 1 hour of cook time. If you\'re looking for an easy but special meal to make this week, this is it.

Steak, Mushroom & Stilton PieThis is a wonderfully delicious pie full of rich flavours- the perfect pie for chilly weather!Serves 4-6Preparation time: 15 minutesCooking time: 2 hoursIngredientsFor the pie filling3-4tbsp olive oil200g smoked...

When you want the flavors of an everything scallion-cheese bagel without all that doughy heaviness, gougères are your new best friend. They’re crisp and airy baked cheese puffs, which we sprinkle with everything seasoning and fill with whipped...

I hope you have some special Valentine’s plans this week! Ever since I was a little kid, I’ve had a soft spot in my heart for heart-shaped treats. As an adult, it’s one of the most special holidays that Jack and I celebrate. Traditionally,...

These little ginger cookies are perfect for Valentine?s Day, or whenever you?re feeling the love?and they can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. A cousin of gingerbread but without the unhealthful brown sugar, molasses, eggs and...

This crazy delicious Instant Pot Crab and Corn Chowder is such a flavorful, filling and easy dinner! You’d never know that it’s actually a healthy dinner, too! 21 Day Fix container counts and Weight Watchers Freestyle points included.   Hey...

Soda bread is the perfect bread to bake when you want a fresh warm loaf, without waiting for the dough to rise. The texture is obviously denser than yeast dough bread, but the easiness and quickness of making this bread compensate for that. Unlike...

If you’re looking for a unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience in a magical winter wonderland, you can actually spend the night in hotel made completely out of ice!! The Ice Hotel in Quebec, Canada is the only ice hotel in North America, and it’s...