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The ingredients are combined and layered in a crunchy chocolate cookie crust. This is a treat guaranteed to satisfy the most demanding chocoholic and sweet tooth. You may remember this Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry recipe or that irresistible Cinnamon Toast Cake I posted a while back… they’re both from cookbooks written by one of my closest friends, Mary from Barefeet In the Kitchen! Guess what guys, Mary has come out with a new dessert cookbook and one that completes my collection… The Weeknight Dessert Cookbook!...

Nowadays, there are so many new (or new to us!) and interesting nuts, and grains, and seeds to try! At SWP, we love to share our new favorite finds and we think you’ll love learning about this chewy little grain if you haven’t had it before! Farro is a simple, but hearty country grain that means “wheat” in Italian, but it is still relatively new in the west. It is shaped like pearl barley and is a member of the wheat family, so it is not gluten-free....

Filled with chocolate chips and fresh bananas this warm treat can be enjoyed by your family on any given day. Not only is this quick and easy to make but only requires a few pantry staples. Why We Love This Recipe Banana chocolate chips muffins are a super easy recipe that is made with simple ingredients. They are fluffy and moist with a sweet banana flavor and a few jolts of delicious semi-sweet AND milk chocolate chips!...

Beef and Bok Choy Stir Fry is a quick and delicious version of beef stir fry! Tender pieces of beef and crisp fresh bok choy are coated in a flavorful sauce. This Bok Choy Stir Fry is made in one skillet so dinner can be ready and on the table in no time at all! A Quick Stir Fry This dish is quick to make with just a handful of ingredients....

Everyone’s favorite mac & cheese is turned up a notch with a special blend of cheeses, chicken, and a bit of buffalo sauce. Topped with a buttery bread crumb topping, adults & kids alike love this easy recipe! I am so excited to have partnered with Cabot Cheese to share this cheesy recipe with you! A Mac and Cheese You Need to Try! Easy enough for every day, but definitely a celebration-worthy dish!...

This crab dip is a party favorite along with spinach artichoke dip and jalapeno popper dip. Serve it with bread or crackers (or veggies to keep it low carb)! What’s In Crab Dip? Crab dip is made with creamy, cheesy ingredients this crab dip is a party favorite! Lump Crabmeat: It is mild, tender and sweet. I would suggest a lump crab meat which is either canned, frozen or even found fresh at the seafood counter....

Tender pieces of chicken, broccoli, and rice in a quick and creamy sauce. One pot and oodles of cheese (no ‘cream of’ soups required) make this a weeknight favorite! A simple recipe, quick and easy to make from scratch, and the flavor? It’s homemade goodness all the way! Easy Cheesy Casserole This is a shortcut version of our favorite Broccoli Rice Casserole, great for a weeknight meal. Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole makes for an easy all-in-one dinner, with protein, vegetables, and starch....

This recipe turns the most simple ingredients into the ultimate hug in a bowl. Tender chicken and noodles in a creamy broth with fresh veggies. The perfect remedy for cold, blustery days or when the kids get the sniffles! Easy to Make Why buy canned soup when you can whip up this easy, stovetop version in no time at all! Uses fresh ingredients (you likely have most on hand already). Use cooked chicken to make this recipe extra fast (great for leftovers or rotisserie chicken)....

Fresh, colorful, and flavorful, sauteed zucchini and tomatoes are the perfect way to enjoy fresh summer veggies! In this recipe, veggies are simply seasoned and pan-fried and then topped with melty cheese. It’s the perfect side to any meal (or a great addition to pasta!). Why We Love This Side Dish Once you see how Zucchini and tomatoes are sauteed and ready in less than 10 minutes!One pan makes means less fuss, less mess....

With a blueberry buckle style streusel topping, this turnip casserole might just be the secret to getting your kids to eat their vegetables. Heck, they might even surprise you and ask for seconds! How to Peel a Turnip Raw turnips have a fairly tough flesh but a thin skin, and are not terribly hard to peel. But they do tend to be a bit wobbly on the cutting board. To avoid injury, use a chef’s knife to cut off the top and bottom....

Double chocolate muffins are so easy to make yet decadent! Light and moist with a delicious crust, they’re made with a double dose of chocolate baked up into lusciously sweet muffins. Serve for breakfast or enjoy as a mid-day or after-school snack. A Simple Grab-n-Go Breakfast Chocolate muffins are a sweet breakfast treat, and they’re perfect for busy mornings since they’re perfectly portable to grab and go.They’re made with simple ingredients you likely have on hand already....

Easter bread is a sweet yeast bread with a buttery texture and a hint of citrus flavor. It’s baked with jewel-toned eggs nestled on top. Easter is the time to bring out the family’s favorite recipes and make room for some easy, soon-to-be-favorites! What is Easter Bread? Easter is a celebration and it’s the first major holiday of the year when families come together to celebrate Spring and new life....

This is the best peanut butter cookie recipe because like Chocolate Chip Cookies (and most other drop cookie recipes) they freeze perfectly and you can always have a stash on hand. Easy Peanut Butter Cookies Can You Use Natural Peanut Butter in Cookies? While you can use natural peanut butter in cookies, you may need to add more salt if using natural peanut butter. The key reason to use regular peanut butter is that natural peanut butter tends to cause the cookies to spread more than we like and be more crisp than chewy....

This is one of those American dishes that everyone should try. If you are looking for other comfort foods, check out this grilled cheese with tomato, bacon wrapped meatloaf or everyone’s favorite baked mac and cheese! A Southern Classic This Southern Fried Chicken and Waffles recipe is crispy, crunchy and irresistible! It is the ultimate comfort food that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Additionally, it can be easily packed for a picnic or a lunch box meal since it can be enjoyed hot or cold....

This Grilled Mac and Cheese Sandwich is an awesome sandwich combining two childhood favorites! Grilled Mac & Cheese makes an awesome lunchtime treat! Pair it up with tomato soup for a perfect meal! This is like a sandwich truck type of food! They’re amazing, and you know kids will go crazy for these! Repin Grilled Mac & Cheese Sandwich Here These sandwiches would be delicious with pulled pork! They’re such a good marriage of two comfort foods!...

When you think of ricotta cheese, the first thing you think of is lasagna, right? While that may be true, ricotta can be used in a lot of other great recipes or even just enjoyed as toast or on crostini or toast with veggies or honey on top! Ricotta is awesome added to pancakes, cheesecake, inside of crepes or even spooned on top of a tomato pasta. With just a few simple ingredients and some basic steps, there’s no need to buy ricotta at the store!...

Cauliflower has been the darling of the low carb and keto world for a long time now. There are so many ways to prepare and serve it besides the old-fashioned way of steaming it. We’ll show you all the amazing ways you can cut and cook this amazing superfood! Did You Know? Cauliflower comes in white, purple, orange, and green (also known as broccoflower). Just like broccoli, cauliflower is high in fiber, and vitamins B and C, and low in carbs, it’s a dieter’s dream!...

Salmon is packed full of healthy goodness, quick to make and incredibly delicious! Serve it on its own or add it to a salad for an easy meal. Why We Love This Recipe Blackened salmon sounds so fancy on restaurant menus, but it’s quite easy to make at home! This is made with a homemade blackened seasoning which means you can control the salt & heat levels! It’s so quick to make, in about 20 minutes, you’ll have a light, flavorful entree....

I love serving these with a side of steamed broccoli and Easy Oven Roasted Potatoes for a healthy, easy weeknight meal! When it comes to finding ways to save money without sacrificing pure deliciousness, baked chicken leg quarters are on my short list. But cost is a very small part of the picture. Nothing compares to bone-in, skin on dark-meat poultry for juicy, tasty yumminess. Plus, it’s just about the fastest dish to prep that you can imagine....

Add chicken breasts, salsa, tomatoes, and seasoning and let the slow cooker do all of the work. Before serving shred the chicken and enjoy! It’s that easy! Crockpot Shredded Chicken Tacos Taco nights just got easier! These Crockpot Chicken Tacos are such a snap to put together and always come out amazing! Tender shredded chicken is perfect added to tacos, burritos, salads and more. Swap out the ground beef to make an amazing taco salad or add this flavorful shredded chicken to wraps, casseroles or soups....