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Easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole Easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole – 4 ingredients is all it takes to make this popular Mexican dish. It’s cheesy, it’s spicy, it’s sinfully delicious. Mexican food is my weakness. Totally! I love all Mexican food. I love going to Mexican restaurants and trying everything on the menu. But I also love to make Mexican food. This chicken enchilada casserole only requires 4 ingredients, so it doesn’t get any easier than this. I love chicken enchiladas and this casserole is even easier to make than making regular chicken enchiladas because you just layer your ingredients. Even a kid could make this. And if you want to have some fun, have a mojito while you make this, or with it, before or after or during, doesn’t really matter. If you have a sombrero you might even want to wear that and make this chicken enchilada while dancing to the Mexican hat dance song. Ok, now I have that song stuck in my head. Anywho here’s how you make this awesome dish. Pretty simple,...

SPICY ETHIOPIAN LENTIL STEW This Ethiopian lentil stew is made with veggies and hearty potatoes simmered in berbere-spiced red lentils, for a healthy and flavor-packed dish that’s totally doable on a busy weeknight. If you go to an Ethiopian restaurant you should find something on the menu that looks something like this dish, but it would be called misir wat, and it would be incredibly delicious. I had no idea when I first tried that dish how easy it was to make at home, but here it is, something very no-fuss that you can easily cook up on a weeknight in one pot. I threw some extras into my stew, just because I like extras. The potatoes, tomatoes and spinach wouldn’t be found in traditional versions of the dish, at least as far as I’m aware, but who doesn’t love potatoes, tomatoes and spinach? This Ethiopian lentil stew is made with veggies and hearty potatoes simmered in berbere-spiced red lentils, for a healthy and flavor-packed dish that's totally doable on a busy weeknight. Ing...

HONEY GARLIC SHRIMP SKILLET It’s been awhile since I’ve done a shrimp recipe. The last one I think was coconut shrimp which turned out amazingly good. Especially with that chilled pineapple sauce. So here we have a super simple honey garlic shrimp recipe, all done in the comfort of your skillet. It’s yummy, it’s healthy and oh so easy to make. I used jumbo peeled shrimp with tail on for these. They just tend to look better in pics. But you can use whatever kind of shrimp you like or can easily get your hands on. We begin by making your honey garlic sauce which is basically just some honey, soy sauce, ginger and garlic. Tada! I wasn’t lying when I said simple. INGREDIENTS 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined with tail on Sauce: 1 teaspoon garlic, minced ½ teaspoon ginger, minced 4 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons soy sauce INSTRUCTIONS Combine the sauce ingredients and divide it into half Marinate the shrimp with one half of the sauce for 15-30 minutes. Discard marinade Over medium high hea...

Skinny Berry Parfait Skinny Berry Parfait is proof that desserts don’t need added sweeteners to taste delicious. Our healthy parfait recipes are a great option for those with a sweet tooth that don’t want to sabotage their diets. Berry parfait recipes provide a number of benefits. They are lower in calories than cakes, cookies, and other dessert treats. They are made with whole, healthy ingredients, including berries. Berries are rich in antioxidants and are a low calorie sweet treat. The parfaits also include whole grains and protein, so you get a treat that is satisfying, but still good for you. Not only do berry parfaits make a great substitute for other dessert options, they are a great choice for breakfast. Kids love them because they are sweet and tasty, but parfaits are also popular with adults. They are easy to make and can be created in advanced and stored in the fridge, so they make a great grab and go breakfast. If you are having a tough time meeting any of your dietary n...

Easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole Easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole – 4 ingredients is all it takes to make this popular Mexican dish. It’s cheesy, it’s spicy, it’s sinfully delicious. Mexican food is my weakness. Totally! I love all Mexican food. I love going to Mexican restaurants and trying everything on the menu. But I also love to make Mexican food. This chicken enchilada casserole only requires 4 ingredients, so it doesn’t get any easier than this. I love chicken enchiladas and this casserole is even easier to make than making regular chicken enchiladas because you just layer your ingredients. Even a kid could make this. And if you want to have some fun, have a mojito while you make this, or with it, before or after or during, doesn’t really matter. If you have a sombrero you might even want to wear that and make this chicken enchilada while dancing to the Mexican hat dance song. Ok, now I have that song stuck in my head. Anywho here’s how you make this awesome dish. Pretty simp...

Skinny Berry Parfait Skinny Berry Parfait is proof that desserts don’t need added sweeteners to taste delicious. Our healthy parfait recipes are a great option for those with a sweet tooth that don’t want to sabotage their diets. Berry parfait recipes provide a number of benefits. They are lower in calories than cakes, cookies, and other dessert treats. They are made with whole, healthy ingredients, including berries. Berries are rich in antioxidants and are a low calorie sweet treat. The parfaits also include whole grains and protein, so you get a treat that is satisfying, but still good for you. Not only do berry parfaits make a great substitute for other dessert options, they are a great choice for breakfast. Kids love them because they are sweet and tasty, but parfaits are also popular with adults. They are easy to make and can be created in advanced and stored in the fridge, so they make a great grab and go breakfast. If you are having a tough time meeting any of your dietary need...

THE EASIEST CREAM CHEESE SWIRL BROWNIES Boxed brownie mix + a 3 ingredient cream cheese topping. It doesn't get any easier than this! INGREDIENTS 1 box brownie mix 8 oz cream cheese softened 1 egg 1/4 cup sugar INSTRUCTIONS Prepare the brownies as directed by the box. Reserve about a cup of the brownie mix before pouring the rest into a greased 9×9 dish. In a separate bowl, blend together the cream cheese, egg and sugar mixture. Pour the cream cheese mixture across the surface of the brownie mix. Pour the reserved brownie mix over the cream cheese. It doesn’t have to be neat- you’re going to do the swirls after this. Using a toothpick or knife, gently swirl the cream cheese mix around into the mix. Bake for the amount of time directed on the box + 25 minutes* RECIPE NOTES I don’t like the cream cheese topping to be TOO sweet, so I used 1/4 cup of sugar. If you’re unsure, mix together the cream cheese and sugar FIRST, then taste it. Add more sugar if you’d like. Then mix in the e...

JAPANESE COTTON CHEESECAKE This post may contain affiliate links where I may earn a small amount of money if purchases are made through links which helps support this site and keep its content free. These cotton cheesecakes usually need to be baked in a water bath in order to prevent cracks as they do rise considerably high in the oven. When baking a cake in a water bath, remember to add aluminum foil around your cake pan as the water can go in! I didn’t do it the first time I made cheesecake years ago and the bottom got all soggy! Oops. I learned my lesson! A yummy fluffy and spongy gluten free and sugar free cheesecake Ingredients 3 eggs 200 g cream cheese 7oz** 1/2 cup blanched almond flour 60g 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp stevia powder 1 cup blackberries optional, I used frozen berries that I microwaved for a minute Instructions Preheat the oven to 160C/320F. Add some water, about 2cm, to a baking tray and put it in the oven on the bottom rack. Line the sides of an 18cm/7” spring ...

SPICY ETHIOPIAN LENTIL STEW This Ethiopian lentil stew is made with veggies and hearty potatoes simmered in berbere-spiced red lentils, for a healthy and flavor-packed dish that’s totally doable on a busy weeknight. If you go to an Ethiopian restaurant you should find something on the menu that looks something like this dish, but it would be called misir wat, and it would be incredibly delicious. I had no idea when I first tried that dish how easy it was to make at home, but here it is, something very no-fuss that you can easily cook up on a weeknight in one pot. I threw some extras into my stew, just because I like extras. The potatoes, tomatoes and spinach wouldn’t be found in traditional versions of the dish, at least as far as I’m aware, but who doesn’t love potatoes, tomatoes and spinach? This Ethiopian lentil stew is made with veggies and hearty potatoes simmered in berbere-spiced red lentils, for a healthy and flavor-packed dish that's totally doable on a busy weeknight. ...

HONEY GARLIC SHRIMP SKILLET It’s been awhile since I’ve done a shrimp recipe. The last one I think was coconut shrimp which turned out amazingly good. Especially with that chilled pineapple sauce. So here we have a super simple honey garlic shrimp recipe, all done in the comfort of your skillet. It’s yummy, it’s healthy and oh so easy to make. I used jumbo peeled shrimp with tail on for these. They just tend to look better in pics. But you can use whatever kind of shrimp you like or can easily get your hands on. We begin by making your honey garlic sauce which is basically just some honey, soy sauce, ginger and garlic. Tada! I wasn’t lying when I said simple. INGREDIENTS 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined with tail on Sauce: 1 teaspoon garlic, minced ½ teaspoon ginger, minced 4 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons soy sauce INSTRUCTIONS Combine the sauce ingredients and divide it into half Marinate the shrimp with one half of the sauce for 15-30 minutes. Discard marinade Over medium high ...

Pan Fried Spinach & Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken Oh hey, my new Pan Fried Spinach & Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken. Aren’t you a lovely, healthy chicken dish that is fast and simple to prepare. What was that? You can also use low-fat cream cheese and Parmesan and you have a healthy dinner full of protein and veggies? This Pan Fried Spinach Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken is one of the best skillet dinners I have made in a while! INGREDIENTS 4 chicken breasts (1) 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 1/2 cup cream cheese at room temp 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese 1 tbsp minced garlic 1-2 tbsp minced chives or green onions 1/4 tsp pepper salt to taste INSTRUCTIONS Place plastic wrap on top of each chicken breast and using a meat mallet, pound them slightly thinner. ( they will fry up faster if you do this step.) To butterfly your chicken breasts, lay them flat on sturdy surface. Place one hand on top to hold it in place and then slice 3/4 of the way through th...

SAUSAGE, EGG, AND CHEESE BREAKFAST TOTS These Sausage Egg and Cheese Breakfast Tots are an amazing brunch recipe that fills tater tots with sausage, cream cheese, and scrambled eggs! I think the sausage is what makes these little bites so awesome. You cook the sausage, drain the grease, and then add some cream cheese and continue to cook until it is all melted together with the sausage. That makes the sausage extra creamy and delicious. When it comes time to stuff the tater tot cups you add a little bit of egg and then a little sausage cream cheese mixture on top and put them back in the over to bake until the tater tots get crispy. Just a couple of minutes before you take them out of the oven add a sprinkle of cheddar cheese over the top, because really, you can never have too much cheese. When they come out of the oven give them a minute or two to cool down and then pull them out and pop one in your mouth. It’s everything you love about breakfast, hash browns, sausage, egg, and chees...

COPYCAT WENDY’S CHILI RECIPE An easy to make copycat Wendy’s Chili recipe that you can make right at home. My mom is a big fan of Wendys chili so it was sort of a must to find a good knock-off version of the recipe.  Love Wendy’s Chili, but want a nice big pot of it at home? Today, I have a Copycat version of the Wendy’s Chili Recipe for you, so you can make it happen right in your own home. What could be more perfect for Game day or a special treat after a grueling afternoon of clearing snow. As a nice bonus canned beans make this an dump easy recipe to toss together, that only needs to simmer a few hours before you are enjoying. The only hands on work really involved in making this chili recipe is browning the ground beef and chopping a few vegetables. I’m sure you will still visit Wendy’s for an occasional cup of their’s, but this is great when you what a full pot of chili. ingredients 1 lb. Ground Beef ½ Medium Yellow Onion, diced 1 Celery Stalk, diced ¼ Cup Pablano or Hatch Ch...

20 Minute Potato Wedges This post contains some affiliate links. Click here to read my full disclosure policy. The thing that always kept me from making potato wedges in the past is how long they took to make & how labor intensive they usually are. So since I like to really break things down & simplify things, I had to do that with these wedges. If I can find a way to make anything easier then I’m all for it. Holy cow- these are AMAZING!!!!!!!!!! Be sure to grab my ranch dressing recipe for dipping too! 20 Minute Potato Wedges are loaded with cheese, bacon & chives. Ingredients 3 large russet potatoes 2 tbsp olive oil 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 cup bacon bits or cooked & roughly chopped bacon 1/4 cup chives salt/pepper to taste Instructions Wash potatoes & cut each into 4 wedges Cut out most of the inner part of the potato Place potatoes in a shallow microwave safe dish & microwave uncovered 10 minutes (or until tender) Remove & brush both sides of ea...

Pan Fried Spinach & Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken Oh hey, my new Pan Fried Spinach & Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken. Aren’t you a lovely, healthy chicken dish that is fast and simple to prepare. What was that? You can also use low-fat cream cheese and Parmesan and you have a healthy dinner full of protein and veggies? This Pan Fried Spinach Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken is one of the best skillet dinners I have made in a while! INGREDIENTS 4 chicken breasts (1) 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 1/2 cup cream cheese at room temp 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese 1 tbsp minced garlic 1-2 tbsp minced chives or green onions 1/4 tsp pepper salt to taste INSTRUCTIONS Place plastic wrap on top of each chicken breast and using a meat mallet, pound them slightly thinner. ( they will fry up faster if you do this step.) To butterfly your chicken breasts, lay them flat on sturdy surface. Place one hand on top to hold it in place and then slice 3/4 of the way through the...

LOADED CREAMY RANCH DIP (POOLSIDE DIP) Loaded Creamy Ranch Dip is packed with so many delicious flavors you won’t be able to get enough of it! Perfect for the pool or potlucks! It has red bell peppers, olives, corn, olives and a jalapeño for some added kick. I was worried about the veggies in it for my kids but they didn’t even notice! All of these ingredients come together so well in this creamy dip adding such flavor and texture. Whether you are heading to the pool or to a potluck plan on taking this dip with you! It is incredible! It will be the most addicting and delicious dip you ever eat! Loaded Creamy Ranch Dip is packed with so many delicious flavors you won't be able to get enough of it! Perfect for the pool or potlucks! INGREDIENTS (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1 red bell pepper, finely diced 1 jalapeno, finely diced (leave the seeds in for more kick) 1 small can black olives, chopped (15 ounce) can corn, drained 1 package ranch seasoning mix INSTRUCTIONS In a medium ...

RED VELVET CUPCAKES WITH CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING These Red Velvet Cupcakes are super moist and topped with a delicious chocolate cream cheese frosting! They’d be great for any time, but with some super cute heart decorations, these babies are all decked out for Valentine’s Day! The frosting is a chocolate cream cheese. You could totally leave out the cocoa and add in a bit more powdered sugar for a regular cream cheese frosting if you like. I just decided to change things up and add some chocolate. It pairs well with the red velvet and chocolate is yummy, so I went for it. But either would be delicious. Once the frosting is added, the sides of the frosting are dipped into sprinkles and the cupcakes are topped with cute little hearts. I made the hearts with red candy melts, which are super easy to work with and dry nice and firm. You could even make other shapes, or little words like I did with the “love” on these strawberry cupcakes. So many options! No matter what though, thes...

Bacon-Wrapped Pineapple Burger Don’t you hate when you’re eating a burger and the toppings go sliding off onto your lap? We solved that problem by wrapping everything up together, which also really allows the sweet and smoky flavors to permeate the meat. Once you taste how much island flair our Hawaiian-inspired burger has, you’ll never eat a plain hamburger again. Make this burger even more over-the-top with a slice of cheese— ’cause you know that if bacon, pineapple, and cheese make such a good team on pizza, they’ll be amazing on a burger. Or you could also use this bacon-wrapping technique to dress up chicken breasts, or go really exotic and sub teriyaki for the BBQ sauce. Ingredients 2 pounds lean ground beef ½ cup prepared barbecue sauce Kosher salt, to taste Ground black pepper, to taste 4 canned sliced pineapple rings 8 slices bacon Hamburger buns (optional) Hamburger toppings (optional) Directions Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil or...

EASY MEATBALL SLIDERS These cheesy Meatball Sliders are an easy game day appetizer recipe that the whole family will love! Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 10 minutes covered, then remove the foil and continue baking for another 10 minutes. You end up with mini meatball subs oozing with stringy mozzarella cheese. These are one of my all time favorite party foods and I usually have to make a double batch because I can’t eat just one! These cheesy Meatball Sliders are an easy appetizer recipe for game day. Make them for your next party! Ingredients 12 Slider buns 12 Meatballs , cooked 2 c Ragu® Traditional Sauce 2 c Mozzarella cheese , shredded 3 tbsp Parmesan cheese 1 tbsp Italian seasoning 2 tbsp Olive oil Instructions Preheat oven to 350°F. Place the bottom half of the slider buns in a casserole dish. Spoon a little sauce on each bun then place a meatball on each one, and add just a little more sauce over the meatballs. Cover the meatballs in mozzarella cheese. Place the...

RED VELVET CUPCAKES WITH CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING RED VELVET CUPCAKES WITH CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING These Red Velvet Cupcakes are super moist and topped with a delicious chocolate cream cheese frosting! They’d be great for any time, but with some super cute heart decorations, these babies are all decked out for Valentine’s Day! The frosting is a chocolate cream cheese. You could totally leave out the cocoa and add in a bit more powdered sugar for a regular cream cheese frosting if you like. I just decided to change things up and add some chocolate. It pairs well with the red velvet and chocolate is yummy, so I went for it. But either would be delicious. Once the frosting is added, the sides of the frosting are dipped into sprinkles and the cupcakes are topped with cute little hearts. I made the hearts with red candy melts, which are super easy to work with and dry nice and firm. You could even make other shapes, or little words like I did with the “love” on these strawber...

BUTTERSCOTCH CARAMEL CHEESECAKE Looking for a decadent dessert sure to get a standing ovation, this rich and creamy Butterscotch Caramel cheesecake will be the star! This winning recipe comes to us from Tracey Thomas of Kansas City, Missouri. PREP TIME 40 MINUTES COOKING TIME 1 HR 25 MINS SKILL LEVEL CHALLENGING MAKES 12 TO 16 SERVINGS OUR BAKERS ALSO LOVE INGREDIENTS CRUST: 1 3/4 cups finely crushed graham cracker crumbs 1/3 cup butter, melted 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans FILLING: 1 2/3 cups (11-oz. pkg.) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Butterscotch Flavored Morsels, divided 1 can (14 oz.) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Sweetened Condensed Milk 4 pkgs. (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 4 large eggs, slightly beaten 1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping Whipped topping INSTRUCTIONS PREHEAT oven to 325° F. Wrap outside bottom and side of 9-inch springform pan with double layer of heavy-duty foil.  FOR CRU...

BLUEBERRY CUPCAKES WITH BLUEBERRY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING Introduction: Blueberry Cupcakes With Blueberry Cream Cheese Frosting Makes 30 cupcakes This blueberry cupcake is so striking, people will take notice. The special magic ingredient is freeze dried blueberries, available at Whole foods, Trader Joes, or Amazon. There are no artificial colors or flavors to make this cupcake and instead it relies on the gorgeous natural color of blueberries. WARNING: Most freeze dried fruit comes with a packet of silica gel in it. DO NOT pulverize it. Remove the tiny white packet before pulverizing. Add TipAsk QuestionCommentDownload Step 1: Blueberry Cake 2 More Images Ingredients 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups granulated sugar 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest 4 large eggs 1.2 oz (34 grams) freeze dried blueberries, pulverized in a mini food processor 3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk 1/2 cup pureed fresh blue...

Cauliflower Mash with Meatballs Smothered in Gravy Switch up your everyday dinner routine with this delicious, creamy cauliflower mash with meatballs that are tender and juicy. This meal is keto friendly, and sure to leave your family feeling happy and fulfilled. Oh my goodness, it’s been a while hasn’t it?! Where do I start? Life has been a whirlwind, but I missed you guys, and happy to be back sharing some yummy recipes that I’ve been working on for a while now. First major thing we should note is that I recently switched to the keto diet. Yep, that’s right I’ve joined the bandwagon, and have been really happy with the results I’ve been seeing. I’m down 10 pounds, but more importantly I feel amazing! I have so much more energy, and have been able to focus and just get through the day feeling great. It’s also been a lot of fun coming up with different recipes to eat on the keto diet, and today’s recipe is definitely one of my favorites! This cauliflower mash with meatballs smothered i...