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These buttery pecan cookies getting rolled in a generous coating of powdered sugar TWICE after baking, just to be sure they are coated in plenty of powdered sugar. The first roll sort of melts into the cookie, but that second roll builds up a good layer of powdered sugar that makes these extra delicious. I have no idea why these Mexican wedding cookies have so many names, if they are even from Russia or Mexico originally, if they really were/are served at weddings or at tea time (is there a Russian tea culture?...

When putting together this list, I was also mindful of price, since what works this year may not work next year; kids’ interests can change so fast! Fortunately, Walmart has loads of affordable back-to-school essentials that will make you and your kiddos feel prepared on their first day and beyond. Walmart is paying a fee for this post, in addition to commissions if you shop this post. As always, all opinions and product recommendations are my own and I am SO excited to share these!...

If you are planning on watching the Run for the Roses, you might also want to check out some of our other great Kentucky-inspired recipes like Southern Fried Chicken, Kentucky Butter Cake, and a Hot Brown Sandwich. I always look forward to planning the recipes I’m going to make for each state in my American Eats series! It’s such a fun way to get to know a place better. So even though I haven’t had the chance to make it to Kentucky yet, it feels like I’ve at least gotten a taste of it....

You’ll want to skip the doughnut shop once you see how easy it is to make these Old Fashioned Doughnuts. These easy Old-Fashioned Doughnuts have crisp edges and soft, cake-like insides with a sweet glaze on the outside. Perfectly spiced with a hint of nutmeg and the tang of sour cream, everybody loves an old-fashioned! We love donuts at our house! Some of our other favorite homemade donut recipes are Homemade Apple Fritters, Apple Cider Donuts, and Carrot Cake Baked Donuts!...

I love a good bowl of soup pretty much year round but it is especially satisfying on rainy days or when the weather is cold. This old-fashioned homemade vegetable beef soup recipe is perfect for any chilly day during those cold winter months! It tastes just like the kind Grandma would serve you at her house. The combination of lean ground beef, rich broth, and colorful vegetables not only makes this homemade soup a hearty and healthy meal but also ensures that every spoonful is packed with flavor....

Looking for more old-fashioned summer potluck favorites? Be sure to also check out our Frog Eye Salad, Apricot Jello Salad, and the light and fluffy Cottage Cheese Jello Salad! It’s no secret that I love a good Jello. I mean, how can you resist these delicious, kitschy, vintage desserts! I’ve already posted about Lemon Pineapple Jello with Pineapple Whipped Cream Topping and my Triple Layer Christmas Jello Salad. But today I’m coming at you with another fantastic Jello concoction that has been one of my favorite treats since I was a kid....

Hearty salads make awesome side dishes as well as light lunches or dinners in the summer! Our Apple Salad with Candied Walnuts and Poppy Seed Dressing is creamy, crunchy, sweet and tart, and our Strawberry Spinach Salad with Creamy Poppy Seed Dressing is one that even my kids request for dinner, along with some Grilled Chicken! Fact: If I’m going to eat a salad, it cannot be boring. It’s just not allowed....

If you are trying to eat more vegetables without getting bored, I’m right there with you. Try my Oven Roasted Asparagus with Garlic, Parmesan, & Lemon, Haricot Verts with Dijon Vinaigrette, or Stir-Fried Baby Bok Choy! Roasted Cauliflower Recipe I share a lot a of dessert recipes here on the blog, but we always try to balance things out by eating healthy the majority of the time. And everybody knows one of the best ways to eat healthy is to make sure to include a vegetable with most meals....

I have shared my method for cooking pasta in Vegetable Broth many times over the past year, and it’s become one of my absolute favorite kid-friendly meals to share with my kids. This is a simple meal that’s easy enough for a weeknight and can be adjusted for preferences and allergies as needed. It’s one of the recipes that reminds me of my childhood, along with my Pastina Soup. You can also make classic Italian dish this with chicken broth, bone broth, or turkey broth, according to what you prefer....

We love our Latin food here at GypsyPlate. From great seasonings like mojo marinade, to mains like picadillo and barbacoa pork, we’re always cooking up tropical delicacies. But this may be my favorite yet. Marinated pork shoulder slow roasted into tender perfection with an amazingly tasty crispy skin. If you love flavor, this may be the best pork recipe ever. Sound good? Read on… During our trip to Puerto Rico, we went to the “Pork Highway”, a little excursion out of San Juan, to try Pernil, the country’s famous roasted pork....

With a simple tomato sauce made of easy to find ingredients, this classic Italian dish is a great meatless dinner or pasta side dish. We love our pasta nights. Some favorites include Jambalaya Pasta, Pasta e Piselli, and Pappardelle Bolognese. And when we really want to go all out, we’ll cook up a big batch of Sunday Gravy. Today’s recipe for pomodoro pasta, where “pomodoro” means tomato in Italian, is one of the simplest out there, but we love it just the same....

Pineapple Puree This super simple stage 1 or 2 baby food is quick and easy to make, it has a vibrant flavor, and is a nice source of Vitamin C for little ones. Plus, you can make it with fresh or frozen pineapple so you can make it all year long no matter the season. Ingredients in Pineapple Puree for Baby To make this recipe, you just need fresh or frozen pineapple....

If you love German food, be sure to also check out our Authentic German Sauerbraten Recipe, Easy Homemade German Spaetzle, and German Apple Cake with Streusel Topping [Apfelkuchen mit Streusel]! Sauerkraut and Sausages with Apples can really be made using any fully-cooked German or Polish style sausage like Kielbasa, Bratwurst, or Knockwurst, although we tend most often to stick with smoked kielbasa. Serve this with some dill mashed potatoes and brussels sprouts for a delicious Oktoberfest dinner!...

My mouth still salivates when that perfect korma comes to the table. Today, I decided to whip up shrimp korma in nostalgia to the old times. Shrimp braised in a yogurt and nut based velvety sauce laced with mild spices, this korma is the perfect starter curry for all the curry curious out there… If you’re looking to make an authentic korma, you have come to the right place. There are many quick fix “kormas” on internet that you can whip up under 30 minutes....

When we are putting together Christmas cookie plates, we like to include a variety of cookies! Some of reader favorites are Christmas Pinwheel Cookies, Peanut Butter White Chocolate Chip Cookies, and Chocolate Thumbprint Turtle Cookies. These frosted eggnog cookies were the sleeper hit of my Christmas baking this year. I took them to a holiday cookie exchange along with a few other options and days later I was still getting texts asking for the recipe for them....

It is a simple and humble dish, where potatoes are mashed with other veggies and topped with smoked sausage. But somehow this flavor combination works perfectly. If you’re looking for a new cozy winter meal, here it is… This is a recipe that’s been on my “to cook” list for nearly as long as GypsyPlate has existed. We had plenty of extra potatoes in the pantry after the holidays, so the time had finally arrived....

With just a few simple ingredients you can easily whip up this recipe, which is so much better than store bought. And the best part is, it goes with so many things. This will be one of the most versatile sides in your repertoire! If you want to upgrade your spinach game, do we have the recipe for you! This easy steakhouse creamed spinach recipe is a breeze to make, and it tastes absolutely amazing....

Making strawberry juice at home is quick and easy, and delivers a really flavorful juice that’s rich in nutrients. It’s one of the easier fresh juices to make without a juice machine and can be easily stored for future days. This is a thicker juice and is similar in flavor to a fresh Strawberry Puree. This fresh strawberry juice is delicious on its own, or we adults can use it as a component in mixed drinks or to flavor sparkling water....

Prepping for a backyard cookout? Some of our other favorite foods to serve at a cookout are Best Baked Beans Recipe, Raspberry Pretzel Salad, Hawaiian Macaroni Salad, and Classic Frog Eye Salad! Sweet & Sticky Copycat J Dawgs Hot Dog Sauce I recently read an article on Chowhound about how it is completely against the rules to eat ketchup on hot dogs as a grown-up. Apparently it’s a kid-thing only to have anything “sweet” on a hot dog and ketchup has sugar in it....

This famous Levantine salad is bursting with herby flavors from plenty of fresh parsley, veggie power from tomatoes and cucumber, and it has a hearty bite from bulgur wheat. And once you drizzle on that easy homemade dressing… perfection! We love finding new unique salads from around the world, especially in summertime. From Spain’s bright and fresh Pipirrana to Indonesia’s elaborate Gado Gado, there are so many great salads out there....