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Fudge is one of my favorite things in the whole world! I love how thick and rich and creamy it is. It just melts-in-your-mouth and I absolutely cannot resist it! The flavor possibilities of fudge are endless! Even though it usually just pops up around Christmas time, I have rounded up a few tried and true recipes that will keep your fudge cravings satisfied all year long!! A few of my favorites are Peanut Butter Fudge, German Chocolate Fudge, and Peppermint Swirl Fudge!...

Perfect Roasted Beets are tender, flavorful and vibrant in color. These beets are the perfect companion to most any dish and are delish add ins to salads! Try these today! There’s just something about roasting that brings out the best in vegetables. Take these recipes for instance, Parmesan Garlic Roasted Potatoes, Roasted Brown Butter Honey Garlic Carrots and Parmesan Garlic Roasted Tomatoes! They are all life changing dishes, just like these roasted beets!...

This copycat Alice Springs Chicken is a zesty, cheesy dinner that the whole family will enjoy! It’s super easy to make and loaded with toppings like honey mustard, bacon, and colby jack cheese! Looking for more saucy chicken recipes that will have your family licking their plates? Cheddar ranch chicken and lemon parmesan chicken are both great options! And if you’re looking for something with more heat, jalapeno popper chicken is a must-try....

Pasta is the best use of carbs! I’ve rounded up 30 of my favorite recipes that are sure to be a hit with your family! Whether you’re wanting something cheesy, saucy, meaty, or something in between, there’s a recipe for every craving! This pasta recipe roundup is definitely one to come back to time and time again. I’m drooling just looking at all of these pasta recipes. They make the perfect hearty meal!...

Get ready for your mouth to water as I tell you about this amazingly delicious peach upside-down cake! It is juicy, full of sweet flavor from brown sugar crumbles, and the best part… The soft, melt-in-your-mouth cake that combines it all together! I LOVE a good upside-down cake. They are not only beautiful to look at, but they are filled with delicious and juicy fruit! Try out some more of my favorites, like this perfect pineapple upside-down cake and this delicious caramel apple upside-down cake!...

This pearl couscous salad is just what you need for all of your summer potlucks. The couscous is cooked in vegetable broth to make it fluffy and flavorful, then it’s combined with fresh veggies, feta cheese, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette for the ultimate Mediterranean flavor combination! Looking to switch up your summer salad game? After you make this pearl couscous salad, try quinoa salad or Greek orzo salad! They’re light and fresh but packed with hearty pasta and grains....

All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household. The Best Homemade Alfredo Sauce Recipe Ever! Insanely Delicious Prime Rib Recipe Lemon Garlic Parmesan Shrimp Pasta

Perfect Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries are crispy outside and tender inside. Lightly seasoned and golden, they are a delicious addition to any meal. These are a healthy way to indulge without the guilt. Pair them with your favorite dipping sauce and your side dish is done! If you’re not the air fryer bandwagon it’s time! They just make everything taste so much better it seems like! Try Perfect Air Fryer Steak with Garlic Herb Butter, Brown Sugar Garlic Air Fryer Salmon and 10 min Air Fryer Shrimp for starters....

An awesome alternative to the classic philly cheesesteak sandwich! Low carb, gluten free, and stuffed into a delicious tender and juicy bell pepper! Isn’t homework ridiculous these days? My boys come home from school and I don’t see them again until dinner. They are buried in homework. And my 5th graders math is totally beyond my area of expertise. Remember that show, Are you smarter than a fifth grader? Well I am here to tell you I am not....

This pomegranate salad has just the right ingredients to go with any dish this holiday season! Packed with texture, different fruits, and delicious greens, you will be coming back for seconds (and probably even thirds)! Salads are so typical in the summer, but if you can find a good salad for the wintertime… I call that a winner! Try out some more delicious winter salads that you will eat all season long!...

Mexicans take their Carnitas tacos seriously because it is so mouth wateringly delicious. Succulent, slow cooked seasoned pork, shredded and stuffed into tacos. I am so obsessed, these are what I made for the cooking demo I did at the 2016 Sydney Good Food & Wine Show on the weekend!!! It’s been 2 years since I posted my Pork Carnitas recipe which, to this day, remains as one of my all time most popular recipes....

Garlic butter herb prime rib is melt in your mouth tender, cooked to medium-rare perfection, and marbled with fat. The seared garlic butter herb crust is incredible! Impress your family with this beautiful cut of meat! When making this prime rib add Green Beans, Mashed Potatoes, and Rolls for a complete meal. The Best Prime Rib The holidays wouldn’t be complete without a prime rib roast. Well, I am here to bring you the best prime rib recipe with a few tips and tricks for cooking the perfect tender and juicy meat every single time....

Hey everyone! Chelsea back from Chelsea’s Messy Apron. And I’ve got the cookies you’ll want to serve for Thanksgiving dessert 🙂 Except you are probably a bit more traditional and thinking you’ll go more the pie route? That’s fine too as long as you make sure to make these pumpkin sandwich cookies SOMETIME this Fall!! They are so delicious — soft, chewy, and packed with flavor. And the frosting is ultra thick and soft....

Creamy Chicken and Vegetable Risoni (Orzo) This is a quick dinner recipe that will tick all your boxes: ✅ fast and easy to make – 10 minute cook!✅ made with everyday pantry staples✅ highly customisable – use whatever vegetables and proteins you want✅ complete meal – protein, vegetables, carbs, dairy!✅ the sort of food that’s universally appealing, one that big and little people love Nope, they’re the same thing! Tiny rice shaped pasta that’s widely available nowadays, it’s called risoni here in Australia but most countries in the world call it orzo....

The traditional chow mein sauce contains oyster sauce (as well as meat). This vegetarian/vegan version of chow mein is very close to the traditional version, but I have created a sauce without oyster sauce in it. I’ve included directions to make the sauce from scratch as well as the directions for making this using my Real Chinese All Purpose Stir Fry Sauce (Vegetarian version) which, if you have a stash of it on hand, makes this super quick to make because you already have the sauce ready made!...

Fat free, full of flavour, and utterly addictive, this is a restaurant style salsa that’s the perfect consistency for scooping up with corn chips. Or go super healthy and serve it with crudités! Salsa recipe – restaurant style You’ve seen the jars sold alongside corn chips at the grocery store. You’ve devoured inordinate amounts of it at your favourite Mexican restaurant. And now it’s time to make it at home....

Ricotta Pancakes Don’t get me wrong – I LOVE traditional pancakes. But sometimes it’s nice to make a wee bit of an effort to make ricotta pancakes which are extra special. Super moist inside with a flavour that is almost a bit cheesecakey. Even if you don’t know you’re eating a ricotta pancake, you know it’s different to normal pancakes! Which is why they’re a favourite among trendy bistros as a breakfast menu item....

I have a secret obsession with S’mores. Strange for an Aussie-Japanese who has never lived in the US. I was only introduced to S’mores last year, but ever since then, I’ve always had a stash of marshmallows in my pantry so I can get a S’mores fix in various forms whenever I get the urge – without a campfire. Typically, I just sandwich marshmallows between graham crackers with a piece of chocolate, wrap with foil and heat in the oven until the marshmallow and chocolate are melted....

“This is one of those dinners I pulled together when my refrigerator was dismally empty.” I’m more of a white meat girl than a steak girl. So on the rare occasions that I cook steak, I feel like I can justify investing in a good cut so I splurged on a great piece of sirloin – about 2.5 cm / 1 inch. I hadn’t actually planned to make steak for dinner....

Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore – an easy crockpot meal loaded with tender chicken, tomatoes, bell peppers, kale, carrots and sliced mushrooms. Hearty, comforting and bursting with flavor. Hey everyone! Kelly here from Life Made Sweeter back again to share another slow cooker dinner recipe! With the cooler evenings we are starting to see, we’ve been craving all kinds of comfort food. Chicken Cacciatore is a classic Italian dish that is just perfect for this time of year....