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In our household, pasta and tacos are common recurring things. Jason is always ready for a big plate of pasta, and if it has “taco” in the name, I’m all in! We’ve made everything from Taco Pasta to Taco Casserole, and even some authentic Mexican fideo recipes like Sopa de Fideo and Espagueti Verde. It’s always fun when tacos and pasta come together in one delicious meal! Today’s Mexican Spaghetti has all the comfort of a big pot of spaghetti but with a fun Mexican twist, thanks to the taco seasoning in the meat sauce....

This post is sponsored by Daily Harvest. Daily Harvest Review On and off for months now, I’ve had really low interest in food. Which as someone whose job it is to develop and share recipes, has been a serious challenge. I know that it’s related to stress and so I am working on ways to keep that in check—but it also means I’ve been trying new ways to make sure I’m able to eat food I truly want....

I love almost every variety of pumpkin muffins I have tried, and this one is especially yummy. This recipe checks all the boxes: It’s easy to stir together, makes good use of basic pantry staples, and has the flavors we love from both banana bread muffins and easy pumpkin muffins. This is also a nice option if you need an idea for what to do with leftover pumpkin and some ripe bananas....

Are you ready for all things Fall? It’s one of our favorite times of the year and a great time to enjoy the Fall flavors and spices in so many different ways. Be sure to try out our refreshing Pumpkin Juice and our cozy Slow Cooker Homemade Apple Cider as well. We have some definite pumpkin pie lovers in this family, namely our oldest daughter, Clara. While traditional pumpkin pie itself hasn’t always been my favorite thing (I prefer pumpkin chiffon pie, personally), I actually really enjoy pumpkin in other things....

Vegetables for Lunch Recipes I always feel like I’m struggling to add easy veggies to kids lunches that the kids actually want to eat—so not too boring or plain and actually easy enough for them to chew. To help if you find yourself in the same situation (and myself!), I wanted to share my favorite raw and cooked options for easy vegetable side dishes. TIP: I’m trying to include options that all toddlers can eat, but you may have to adjust some of these based on the specific chewing ability of your unique child....

In high school I used to eat breadsticks for lunch multiple times a week. I know, I was pretty much living the dream life. These days my bread consumption had shifted to the morning, as I’m usually enjoying slices of homemade bread or a toasted bagel with a cheesy spread for breakfast. But that doesn’t mean I ever stopped loving breadsticks, I just got more practical about my consumption. I’ll regularly make a batch of breadsticks when I’m making pizza, my typical pizza dough recipe makes 3 balls of dough, and I’ll turn one of those into breadsticks instead of pizza....

Orzo Risotto I will never forget the one Christmas that I made risotto for my extended family, and pregnant as I was, it was basically like running a marathon. And while I love the flavor and texture of classic rice-based risotto made with traditional arborio rice, I also love the ease of making it with orzo pasta, which is rice-shaped pasta, instead. This dinner recipe comes together in under 30 minutes and is creamy and tender....

Quinoa for Kids I love to vary the grains that I serve to my family and to experiment with using options like quinoa in a range of recipes. Quinoa is an easy way to add nutrients into rotation, can provide vegetarian protein, and can be used similarly to rice and other grains in recipes and meals. Quinoa does have a more noticeable flavor than most rice recipes, so you may want to see how your kids prefer it....

There is nothing like homemade cake for celebrating! If you love carrot cake, be sure to try my German Chocolate Cake, Red Velvet Cake, Sour Cream Pound Cake, and Vanilla Cupcakes. This is the best recipe for Carrot Cake I didn’t always love carrot cake. In fact, growing up I hated it. Carrots have been and still are my least favorite vegetable and I swore that I could taste the carrots in carrot cake, despite always being told otherwise....

Beef short ribs are simmered low and slow for hours in the most flavorful sauce until they are delectably fall off the bone tender. Trust me, this is the best birria ever! Mexican Food is one of our favorite cuisines. Those combinations of flavors are hard to beat. And one of their pinnacle dishes is Beef Birria. We’ve cooked it many times, and thought we had it mastered. That is, until we cooked it with short ribs…...

Our soft & chewy Christmas M&M cookies are a fun and festive spin on a year-round favorite. With their bright colors and candy crunch, the holiday M&Ms turn our favorite classic chocolate chip cookie into an easy holiday cookie recipe perfect for a cookie exchange. So many Christmas cookies involve decorating with frosting, chilling doughs, or other baking techniques that make them more difficult than these easy drop cookies. But with an easy-to-follow recipe and simple ingredients, these chewy M&M Christmas cookies can be a fun baking project for the whole family during this special time of year....

If you love rhubarb season like we do, be sure to also check out our guide on How to Freeze Rhubarb so you can enjoy it all year long! And be sure to try our Rhubarb Crisp or Layered Rhubarb Pudding Dessert next! Strawberry Rhubarb Coffee Cake Since today is National Coffee Cake Day and I haven’t yet shared a coffee cake recipe on this blog, I decided to bake a delicious strawberry rhubarb coffee cake to celebrate!...

Chicken curry has been loved worldwide for hundreds of years, with every country adding its own special ingredients and flavors. With curries from India, Thailand, Africa, the Caribbean and more, we have a wide varieties of chicken curries that are surprisingly easy to make and loaded with flavors. Go through all these curries, so that you can find one (or more!) that you will be cooking again and again....

Starting your day right begins with a hearty and nutritious breakfast. Making the right kind of high-calorie breakfasts can help you achieve weight gain goals without sacrificing flavor or nutrition. In this post, we’ll explore delicious options for high calorie breakfasts that will not only fill you up, but also deliver plenty of calories so that bulking up is easy and enjoyable. Read on to learn more about our top picks for optimal weight gain!...

Here, you will find a variety of WW snack recipes that are sure to satisfy your hunger and help keep the pounds off. Eating healthy doesn’t have to be boring or dull – these delicious recipes prove it! So read on and discover some delicious new indulgences that won’t leave you feeling guilty after snacking. Weight Watchers Snack Ideas: 1. Savory Zucchini Waffles Let’s begin this incredible list of Weight Watchers Snacks recipes with Savory Zucchini Waffles, and add a healthy snack to your diet....

We’ve compile this collection of easy Chicken Wrap Recipes so you have a huge variety of flavors for your favorite quick lunches. Whatever fillings you have on hand, whatever flavors you’re craving, there’s something for you to make here. Go through all of these great chicken wrap recipes, you’re easy lunches have never been so tasty! The Best Chicken Wrap Recipes: 1. Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce We are starting this mouth-watering list of Chicken Wrap recipes with our own delicious Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Peanut sauce!...

Paninis just might be the most delicious sandwich style on the planet. There’s something about the warm, gooey goodness of them that never fails to please. On a diet? No problem. We’ve included plenty of vegetarian and low calorie panini recipes for you. This list also contains a wide variety of flavors, so you are sure to find one that tickles your fancy. Try some out! Panini Recipes: 1. Grilled Chicken Panini with Zucchini, Tomato, and Mozzarella This yummy panini is the perfect start to our list....

This collection of delicious Nacho Recipes will turn any ordinary night into something special with your friends and family. From quick-and-easy dishes that come together in minutes, to more involved nacho recipes ready to impress guests, these are some of the great flavors from south of the border. So grab your chips – it’s time for some fun and flavor-packed meals that only nachos can bring! Nacho Recipes: 1. Surf and Turf Nachos We are starting this exciting list of Nachos Recipes with our own classy Surf and Turf Nachos!...

That’s why we brought you this collection of amazing Comfort Food Recipes. Now you have one place to find all of your favorites. Here you’ll find the classics you grew up on like soups and stews, casseroles, fried chicken, mashed potatoes and more. We’ve also included some new ones, as well as comfort foods from around the world for you to try. So cook your way through this delicious and comforting list....

This collection of easy Vegetarian Side Dishes are super satisfying and packed with flavor. You’ll find a variety of veggies, pastas, salads, potato dishes, rice, grains and more on this Vegetarian side dish ideas… With flavors from around the world, there’s something here for any palate. Cook your way through all of these vegetarian sides, you’re sure to find some new favorites! The Best Vegetarian Side Dishes: 1. Green Beans Almondine Starting of this list of vegetarian sides… Grean Beans Almondine!...