There are too many other, more “important” things to worry about cooking. After all, between the ham or turkey, dressing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, and pumpkin pie, who has time – or the desire – for soup?! If that’s how you feel about Christmas soups, you’re missing out; you can use soups as appetizers, palette cleansers between courses, or side dishes. For that matter, you can use them as light lunches or warm, comforting dinners on any of the nights around Christmas....

Spring is about rebirth, sunshine, new life, things in bloom, etc. In essence, spring is about all things light and lovely, bright and colorful. So it makes sense that lots of these cookies are also light, sweet, colorful, and lovely. Unlike winter cookies which feature deep flavors, you’ll notice a lot of citrus and berries on this list. What’s more ideal for spring, right? If you’re looking for the perfect spring cookies for any occasion, this list is by no means exhaustive....

Don’t let your guests go hungry while waiting for the turkey! Serve these appetizers first to keep their mouths and bellies happy. The turkey may be the highlight of the meal, but these appetizers are just as holiday-worthy. They’re easy to throw together, so adding them to your menu won’t be a hassle. You can even make them in advance so there’s one less thing to worry about come Thanksgiving day....

No matter how flawlessly juicy, moist, and flavorful your turkey is, leftovers are unavoidable, and soup is such a great way to make use of them. For one, there’s a wide variety of soups to choose from. From thick bisques and curries to clear noodle or Tortellini soup, there’s a turkey soup for every mood. And every one of them is comfort in a bowl. They’re also perfect for the season....

While romantic dinner dates are also okay, I’d rather spend Valentine’s Day at home and cook for my loved ones. It’s my personal way of showing them just how much I love them. Why wait for hours to get a table and have complete strangers cook your meal when you can whip up your own at home, for free? Believe me, you can cook a Valentine’s Day-worthy meal without going through that much trouble....

Whether you serve it at a potluck, barbecue, or on a quiet night at home, it’s sure to disappear in minutes. What makes this cake a star? Apart from being insanely moist and tender, it also has a distinct lemon-lime flavor, similar to Sprite cake. It’s also a breeze to make. So easy that it’s newbie-friendly. If you’re new to baking, this is the perfect recipe to start your journey....

This is one of those air fryer bacon recipes that is sure to be your new favorite way to cook up those slices of bacon over and over again. When it comes to a fast and easy air fryer recipe, just go ahead and add this to your list of favorite foods. Some people refer to this as millionaire’s bacon, but around here, we just call it addictive and delicious....

What do you need to make an air fryer Dutch baby? To make a Dutch baby in an air fryer, you will need an air fryer and a cast iron pan. There are dozens, if not hundreds, of air fryer models out there. Some are smaller, some are larger. A larger air fryer is what you will ideally want to use. You will also need a mini cast iron pan such as the 5″ Lodge cast iron pan, the 6″ Lodge mini cast iron pan, or the 5....

Apple picking (and the associated Apple Bread baking) is one of my favorite fall traditions, and I can rarely leave the orchard without a jug of fresh-pressed apple cider. It was this past weekend at my local orchard where I saw jars of premade caramel sauce sitting beside rows of cider. I almost bought one but quickly remembered that homemade caramel sauce (like this Vegan Caramel Sauce) is ALWAYS the better option....

Last Monday, I decided to break the habit of spending my day on the couch binge watching Breaking Bad and instead went apple picking with the family (me, husband and furry baby). I googled beforehand and asked around to know exactly where to go, but at the end what counted was finding a place that allowed dogs. I felt weird spending a day outside without Lola, the poor thing already spends enough time inside as it is!...

This post is sponsored by Ocean Mist Farms. All opinions are my own and I only share products I personally love. Thanks for supporting the brands that make this site possible! Do artichokes seem difficult? Wait until you learn how to cook baby artichokes! This baby artichokes recipe is easy to make and easy to eat, since the entire baby artichoke is edible. They make a delicious starter or side dish....

Halva or halwa is a sweet or dessert, mostly made using flour, semolina, lentils, nuts or grated veggies like carrot, pumpkin, gourd. Carrot halwa, bottle gourd halwa, moong dal halwa, kasi halwa, pumpkin halwa are some of the commonly made Indian foods. A halwa can be prepared with milk or without milk. To give a rich taste, even condensed milk can be used. To make this beetroot halwa I have used full fat milk....

These are prepared with little variation from the savory rice balls called as plain or uppukudumulu. To make stuffed kudumu you can check this poornam kudumu recipe and also a detailed post on modak recipe. Bellam undrallu are made tiny or smaller than bellam kudumulu that are either shaped to large round balls or flattened round dics. These are traditionally prepared with rice flour but can be made with rice rava as well (not idli rava)....

I love beef and have the Best Beef Dishes for everybody’s tastes! Try my favorite popular beef dishes, from steak to roast beef and even our best keto recipes. Best Beef Dishes These are my most popular beef recipes that readers love and visit this site time and time again! They have all been tested, and I know your family is going to love them as much as we do....

Between the sweet-tart fruity filling and the rich, buttery top, this classic American dessert is all about wonderful contrasts. The cherry pie filling at the bottom is moist, juicy, and loaded with chewy, fruity goodness, while the top is mildly crisp and delectably crumbly. Together, the layers create a beautiful harmony. It’s incredibly flavorful and a cinch to make to boot. Calling for only three simple ingredients, this is the perfect dessert for a spontaneous craving....

Not that I would begrudge you for turning Candy Cane Snowball Cookies and 2 Ingredient Homemade Hot Chocolate into dinner by any means, but I find that priming my cookie intake with a hearty, healthy meal like this seasonal spin on chicken and wild rice casserole helps the sweets settle more pleasantly. Further, this chicken and wild rice casserole is wildly delicious—as in, I can’t promise you leftovers, even though you are definitely going to want them for lunch the next day and the day after that and next week too....

Dedicating one’s life to streamlining dish duty (while eating carbs) might be demanding, but I can’t say no to divine authority—especially when it tastes like heaven. In addition to getting all of us out of washing a separate pasta pot (you’re welcome), cooking the pasta in the same skillet as other ingredients can actually make it easier to create a creamy pasta that tastes decadent but, like this broccoli pasta, is actually healthy for you....

You’re going to love this chicken pot pie soup recipe in the Crock Pot! It’s thick, creamy comfort food in a bowl, and has all of the traditional flavors of chicken pot pie, but it won’t weigh you down. Try this slow cooker pot pie soup next time you need an easy and cozy meal. Recreating classic comfort foods in a healthier ways is sort of a game for me....

These aren’t just your regular pancakes. Dotted with warm and melted chocolate chips, these flapjacks are sensational in every bite. With this easy peasy recipe, you can skip a visit to the diner and enjoy pancakes in your jammies! Just be sure to double the batch. They’re so good, you’ll keep coming back for more. Homemade Chocolate Chip Pancakes Chocolate and carbs join forces to make the most indulgent breakfast!...

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