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Applesauce Muffins Applesauce is a staple in our house and I try to keep it on hand for both eating as a snack or as a simple side—and for turning it into easy baked goods like these muffins. This recipe stirs together in one bowl just a few minutes and the mini muffins pack balanced nutrition into each bite. Plus, they are just so yummy! We love to have these for breakfast or a snack—and I love even more to make a batch on the weekend and dole them out throughout the week....

Tender chicken is stewed in a rich and luscious sauce made of ground walnuts and pomegranate molasses to create a dish that’s as unique as it is delicious. Chicken stew is one of the most popular dishes all around the world, and it comes in so many varieties. Some of our favorites are Cuban Fricase de Pollo, Hungarian Paprikash, and Moroccan Chicken Tagine. But I would have to say that today’s recipe is the most unlike all the others....

These easy muffins are a great option for breakfast, snack, or to serve as a simple side with chili or soup. Once the sweet potato is prepared—you can easily make it at home as crockpot sweet potatoes or start with canned sweet potato puree—making the muffins is as simple as stirring the ingredients together in a bowl. The result is a homemade batch of muffins that are so darn good topped with a little butter and honey (or on their own if you’re more of a purist!...

When I was in law school, one of the things I did to give my brain a break from all the studying was learn to make macarons. They are one of those treats that are intimidating for some home bakers, but they are way easier than they seem! And the flavor varieties are endless! Case in point? These delicious Fruity Pebbles macarons inspired by one of our favorite breakfast cereals, even if we don’t actually eat Fruity Pebbles for breakfast at our house....

Ham is really the best leftover, isn’t it? From Split Pea Soup to Denver Omelette, it’s just so versatile. That’s why I always cook the biggest one I can find. I made this soup out of the last remnants of our Christmas Eve ham last week. Every time it might have a little tweaks here and there, but the basic recipe is always the same. Ham, aromatic veggies, beans, and some herbs for an extra punch of flavor....

It has a pasta base with an amazing cream sauce that pairs so well with ham. Plus, the broccoli gives it some added veggie power. This awesome casserole, which is a great make ahead dish, is sure to be a crowd pleaser! Ham is one of our favorite leftovers. It’s just so versatile. In the past we’ve used it in Ham Bone Soup, Hawaiian Fried Rice, and our Ham and Gnocchi Skillet....

Chocolate Chip Muffins This should not come as a shock, but my kids love chocolate chips. (I bet yours do too!) And I’ve found that a little goes a long way in terms of enticing the kids to try new foods and adding flavor to recipes. Which is to say: That these muffins have a base that includes whole grain flour and protein-packed Greek yogurt, and also chocolate for an extra burst of deliciousness....

If you love Asian-inspired recipes, be sure to try our Better Than Take-Out Chinese Sweet and Sour Pork, Easy Honey Walnut Shrimp, Asian Lettuce Wraps, and Slow Cooker Asian Pulled Pork Sliders! Homemade Egg Rolls These egg rolls are an incredibly tasty and easy way to satisfy your cravings for Chinese food, which is what my family always seems to be craving. If you want a slightly healthier, deconstructed version, you might want to check out this Quick & Healthy Egg Roll in a Bowl recipe instead!...

This Hotteok Recipe is a tasty snack, dessert, or even breakfast! One of these days I’m going to make it to Korea, where hotteok (pronounced ‘ho-tok’) is sold from carts on the street. But even though I can’t be in Korea for the winter games, I’m happy to enjoy this delicious treat in my own home! What is Hotteok? The chewy hotteok dough is fried in a little oil in a hot pan to make a golden crispy outer shell surrounding a cinnamony, hot, syrupy center laced with chopped walnuts....

How to Freeze Blueberries There’s typically a time in the summer when blueberries are on super sale at the grocery store, so I like to stock the freezer for future months. And freezing blueberries is a great way to extend the life of fruit with hardly any effort and preserve both the nutrients and peak flavor. You can use this method with one pint of extra berries or a whole flat if you pick or buy a bunch!...

If you love your Instant Pot and are always looking for new ways to use it to make some of your favorite classic recipes, be sure to try my Instant Pot Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes, Instant Pot Homemade Applesauce, and Instant Pot Brown Rice! Instant Pot Pork and Beans It’s no secret that I love beans. They are filling, cheap, and so delicious! Plus, they go with everything from an All-American Hamburger with Crispy Onion Strings to my Perfect Grilled Pork Chops with Sweet BBQ Pork Rub and almost everything in between....

With just four basic ingredients, and next to no time at all, you’ll have a sauce that’s the ideal balance of umami, sweet and tangy. If you’ve been to a Japanese restaurant, you’ve probably seen a Katsu section on the menu, along with all the sushi and teriyaki. Let me tell you, it might be our favorite menu item. What is Katsu? Katsu is a beloved dish in Japanese cuisine that has won hearts worldwide with its simplicity and delicious flavors....

Kids and Diets We all want to serve nutritious food to our kids—and have them actually eat it. For them to love movement and want to do it all on their own. And for them to love their bodies. But we’re also bombarded from all sides about everything we need to worry about when feeding our kids, everything that could go wrong—especially when a child falls on the higher end of the growth chart....

Marry Me Chicken is one of the most popular recipes on GypsyPlate, and honestly, that creamy, dreamy sauce totally won me over. After that, I couldn’t resist making Marry Me Salmon, which turned out to be a hit, too. Now, I’m taking it one step further and adding something special for my vegetarian readers with this new addition to the Marry Me series! That’s how Marry Me Chickpeas came to be!...

Oven-Baked French Toast Since becoming a mom, I’ve looked for ways to streamline cooking of some of our favorite foods to reduce the amount of time I have to stand at the stove and tend food. Baking French toast, rather than doing one or two pieces at at time on the stove top, is a genius option for making the process of making breakfast just a little bit easier. We love these topped with fruit and maple syrup, though you can serve them with any topping your family prefers....

If you love brownies with pecans, then this is most definitely the treat for you. There are chopped pecans in every single bite, and the pecan pie filling baked on the brownie base is gooey and rich and incredible. These recipe has been carefully tested and it’s easy enough for even novice bakers to make with success on your first try. Unlike other pecan pie brownie recipes that use a box brownie mix as their base and just pour pecan pie filling on top, we’re opting for a more flavorful brownie made with real semisweet chocolate and cocoa powder for depth and complexity of flavor, while keeping the recipe simple with ingredients you probably already have on hand in the pantry....

I’m usually not a huge salad eater, preferring my vegetables cooked up and served warm. But after the first month of winter I start craving craving fresh uncooked greens like there’s no tomorrow. It happens every year around the same time, and this year is no different. It started a couple weeks ago when I ordered a salad at a restaurant. It was a vegan restaurant. There’s really no excuse for this....

When it comes to bean dips there isn’t much to say. It’s a cheesy dip, with beans! And would you believe, it’s as easy to make as it is to describe! I love refried beans so much that a one month back packing trip through Europe (that is to say, a one month deprivation of refried beans and beans in general) found me eating room temperature refried beans straight from the can as my first meal back home....

These Sheet Pan Ultimate Nachos with Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Ranch Chicken are the perfect Game Day food! Get everything you need at Walmart and serve them with not one, but TWO easy sauce options for dipping the cheesy, loaded nachos in before devouring! I love serving these Game Day Sheet Pan Ultimate Nachos with both a red and a green sauce because my guests get to choose (or even take sides) just like they do with their teams!...

Corn is a family favorite for us, especially in the summer when we can get it fresh from the farmer’s market. The girls enjoy helping to shuck it for grilled Mexican street corn, or sometimes we just keep it classic and slather the grilled or boiled corn on the cob with butter, salt and pepper and it makes a perfect side dish. Once the summer corn season is over, we still find creative ways of enjoying our favorite starchy side....