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We don’t just love brownies here, we’re OBSESSED with them. There are more than 15 different brownie recipes on my site, and I can assure you that the list won’t stop there! We also LOVE Oreos. There are more than 30 recipes on my site using Oreos, so it really was just a matter of time before these bad boys came freshly baked out of the oven! The combination of fudgy brownie texture with the creamy Oreo filling that softens as they bake is fantastic and results in these brownies being more than the sum of their parts....

We love all easy kids lunch ideas and this one ranks up there as one of the options we turn to most often. Homemade Lunchables are one of the easiest ways to combine a few food groups into a satisfying toddler lunch idea and are so much less expensive to make than they are to buy. There is a lot of variety in how you put together these packed lunches, so see below for all of the options....

How to Freeze Milk Every time we go away, I try to have a few pantry staples on hand for an easy meal and at least one breakfast when we get back. Which means I almost always freeze milk so I can thaw it for the next morning and avoid having to find time to go to the store when we’re settling back into life at home. It’s really easy to do!...

Make sure to try some of our other Irish dishes, like Bangers and Mash, Corned Beef and Cabbage, Dublin Coddle, Sticky Toffee Pudding, or Shepherd’s Pie! Colcannon goes wonderfully with almost anything, but especially grilled whole fish or a steak. What is Irish Colcannon? Despite it’s fancy-sounding name, colcannon is traditionally made from just potatoes, cabbage (the origin of the name is literally cál ceannann or white-headed cabbage) and/or kale, milk or cream, butter, and salt and pepper for seasoning, although variations abound....

There is a very famous pie associated with the great state of Kentucky and specifically, the Kentucky Derby known as Derby Pie. I knew I had to try it for my American Eats series, where I’m working my way through some of the most popular recipes for each state, one state at a time, even though I had also already made Kentucky butter cake as a dessert to represent Kentucky....

It’s soup season and we couldn’t be more excited! Some of our other favorites are Better-Than-Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup, Wisconsin Cauliflower Soup, and The Best Loaded Baked Potato Soup! I spent the last day of 2018 in Utah visiting family and staying warm inside while freezing winds gusted to over 70 mph, blowing snow everywhere. We are planning on skiing the rest of the week and I’m already cold just thinking about hitting the slopes and hoping at least the winds die down!...

I’ve been sharing lemon recipes all week on the blog to celebrate Spring! Be sure to check out my Glazed Lemon Cookies, Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins, and Fresh Squeezed Homemade Lemonade next! Why you should make this recipe I recently got a new bundt pan and have been dying to try it out. I mean, nobody really needs more than just one reliable bundt pan, but I have a hard time resisting the fun designs they come out with from time to time....

For other delicious no-bake recipes, be sure to check out my Easy No-Bake Blueberry Delight, Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies, Strawberry Pretzel Icebox Pie, Easy Lemon Icebox Cake, and No-Bake Sour Cream Lemon Pie. No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake A funny thing happens sometimes where I make something that has been around forever and that I think everybody in the world knows about, and then it turns out no one in my social circle seems to have ever experienced it before....

A staple in Cuban cuisine, it’s a 20-minute quick weeknight dinner full of flavors. Serve it up with white rice, Frijoles Negros and maduros or Tostones, and you’re in for a great Latin meal! Cuban food is surely some of the most flavorful in the world. And all with the simplest of ingredients. From Vaca Frita to Mojo Pork, just a few basics are all you need. Todays pollo a la plancha, or grilled chicken, is another fine example....

The irresistible cracks and crevices created in this Red Velvet Earthquake Cake are filled with ribbons of cream cheese filling, pecans, coconut, and chocolate chips, making this a sweet and easy sheet cake recipe with texture in every bite. This semi-homemade recipe starts with box cake mix and only requires 15 minutes of prep time. If you love all things red velvet, be sure to also check out our Red Velvet Whoopie Pies, Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookies, and Red Velvet Cupcakes!...

So often beans are relegated to the side show of a meal, a spoonful or two of beans alongside other main events. But with these beans, oh boy, I can eat them unadorned (ok maybe with a drizzle of hot sauce) straight from the bowl. They’re perfect anywhere you’d want whole black beans or refried beans. Burrito bowls, tacos, burritos, nachos or loaded fries, flautas, enchiladas, pupsas, or just a big ol’ meal of beans and rice....

A while back a reader emailed me asking for some small batch baking recipes. It got me inspired because while I often share recipes for regular-size batches of cookies on here, we are a family of four and I frequently will only want to make a few cookies rather than 2 dozen. While you can always cut a recipe in half or by fourths, sometimes there are slight adjustments that need to be made....

For a healthier alternative, be sure to try our Cast Iron Skillet Chicken Thighs. And check out my tutorial for how to cut up a whole chicken for tips and step-by-step images so everybody can get their favorite piece! Paul LOVES fried chicken. It’s one of his all-time favorite foods. When he was an undergrad, Paul dated a girl from Kentucky for a bit. When her mom came to visit, she made Paul fried chicken for dinner that he still talks about today....

You can whip up this cracking shrimp recipe in a matter of minutes, and get those Asian flavors going for a quick weeknight meal. The garlicky spicy flavors get balanced beautifully with butter, and when the shrimp get enveloped with this buttery Asian concoction, you end up with a dish that you will come back to again and again… Whenever I am cooking shrimp, I tend to veer towards a spicy profile....

My recipe combines rich tahini, zesty lemon juice, and a hint of garlic for a burst of flavor in every bite. This tahini sauce will quickly become your go-to condiment for any meal! We usually have a jar of tahini in our cupboard because we always make our own Hummus from scratch. This time I wanted to make something that focused more on the nutty sesame seed flavors. Tahini sauce is a very common condiment in the eastern Mediterranean, and it goes with a variety of dishes....

Although varieties of no knead bread has been around for centuries, in the past few years they have really taken off. Now, there’s a whole variety of artisan style no knead breads for you to bake, with a variety of flavors and textures. Bake your way through all of these recipes, you’re going to keep coming back to them! The Best No Knead Bread Recipes: 1. Miracle No-Knead Bread We’re starting this fabulous list with one of our favorites, which is baked often in our home… this is No-Knead Bread!...

That’s why we’ve compiled this list of amazing Shrimp Pasta Recipes for you to cook. Whether you’re looking for a super quick weeknight dinner, or something fancy to impress a special someone, you’ll find plenty to choose from here. Cook your way through this list of amazing shrimp pastas. These dishes will be loved by all! Shrimp Pasta Recipes: 1. Shrimp Primavera This shrimp primavera recipe makes a dish that’s packed with vegetables, healthy and easy!...

From caramelized fried bananas to yummy cakes, Filipino desserts have wide range of flavors made with traditional ingredients. Whether you’re looking for a treat to share with family and friends or just want to satisfy your own cravings, these delicious sweet treats are sure to hit the spot. So let’s take a look at some of the most delicious Filipino desserts out there! Filipino Desserts: 1. Bicho-Bicho Bicho-Bicho is the best recipe to start our excellent list of Filipino Dessert Recipes!...

Bacon just may be the best ingredient ever. That savory, salty smokiness just makes everything taste better. In this list you’ll find everything from sandwiches and soups, amazing breakfasts to fancy mains, comforting sides and more bacon recipes. We’ve even found you some desserts! Cook your way through this super delicious list of bacon recipes, you’ll always know what to cook with bacon. Have fun! Bacon Recipes: 1. Bacon Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread Do you need a new cornbread recipe?...

These healthy dinners are all under 500 calories per serving, but still taste great! You’ll find light pastas, cozy soups, meatless mains and so much more. All of these family friendly, low cal meals taste great, while still being light and healthy. Cook your way through all, we’re sure many will find their way into your regular rotation. Enjoy! Low Calorie Dinner Ideas 1. Mediterranean Pasta This Mediterranean Pasta is your new weeknight best friend....