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We love making dessert sauces and spreads from scratch! Some of our other favorites are a Raspberry Coulis, Homemade Lemon Curd, Flood Mud Microwave Hot Fudge Sauce, and Homemade Marshmallow Sauce. Our family is obsessed with Nutella. Paul loves it with ice cream or graham crackers, the girls love it in crepes or on waffles, and I prefer it with fresh fruit. The thick, rich Italian chocolate hazelnut spread actually originated in Italy, but it’s popularity grew after being embraced by the Germans....

Homemade Clam Chowder is the perfect comfort food I have had too many bland, overly thickened bowls of clam chowder that are sadly lacking in the amount of clams and loaded with way too many potatoes. So I decided to remedy that by making my perfect version of the best clam chowder I have ever tasted that has a silky, creamy (but not too thick) texture with just the right amount of potatoes and plenty of delicious clams thanks to twice the amount of clams compared to other recipes I have seen....

If you are a fan of the pillowy, chewy bites of gnocchi which is sort of a cross between dumplings and pasta, then this homemade sweet potato gnocchi recipe is going to knock your socks off. It brings together the sweetness of sweet potatoes and heavy cream with the richness of garlic, onion, and savory mushrooms. Gnocchi has been a staple in Italian cuisine, offering a delightful alternative to traditional pasta....

If you love tomatoes, try our Easy Southern Tomato Pie, Easy Tomato Basil Bruschetta, and our addictive Fried Green Tomatoes. Tomato soup and grilled cheese. Is there anything more simple and comforting? Tomato soup takes me back to my childhood on a chilly fall or winter’s day. In a pinch, we would make some Campbell’s Tomato soup for lunch, with grilled cheese, of course! But this homemade tomato basil soup recipe is SO much better than soup from a can....

Milk for One Year Olds The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends these amounts for toddlers and milk consumption: 12-24 months: 16-24 ounces or 2-3 8-ounce cups per day 2-5 years: 16-20 ounces or 2- 2.5 8-ounce cups per day TIP: You want to move these milk amounts to be served with meals as you continue to get your one year old onto the same general eating schedule as the rest of the family, with the goal of being done with bottles by 18-24 months....

Crab legs are such a delicacy and often people only enjoy them at a fancy seafood restaurant. They can be pretty expensive, though, especially if you go for the king crab legs. I’m all up for a fancy meal out, but for me, the best way to enjoy crab legs is by cooking them yourself at home! That way, you get to season them any way you want, it’s much cheaper, and they only take a few easy steps to cook!...

How to Use Chia Seeds Chia seeds are tiny black or white seeds that have become fairly ubiquitous in the past few years. You may see them used in Coocnut Chia Puddings, cookies, smoothies, Chia Seed Oatmeal, and more. They are a great source of healthy fats and they can be helpful in binding recipes together—which is why they are commonly used as a vegan egg replacer and in no-cook puddings....

How to Wean a Toddler In parenting, it seems like just when we’ve gotten the hang of something, it’s time to stop doing that thing! When a baby turns 1 and is eating more solids, you may find yourself wondering if it’s time to wean. It’s important to note, I’d like to say that weaning is a very personal decision each family needs to make for themselves. Everyone has an opinion about what’s right—including your pediatrician—but my goal here is simply to share options and information to make your personal decision a little easier … or at least more informed....

List of Fruits for Kids Fruit is full of vitamins, minerals, and fiber, which can aid in digestion and help prevent constipation—and they taste good! It’s so easy to get into a rut of buying just apples, bananas, and oranges at the store, so this list of fruit for kids will give you new ideas to serve up some variety to the family. My goal is to both keep the kids interested in actually eating their fruit AND will help ensure that they’re getting a range of nutrients throughout the week....

Menemen coming to the table in a special pan called a ‘sahan’, accompanied by fresh, crusty bread is a pretty common sight anywhere in Turkey for a hearty breakfast, quick lunch or comforting dinner. Yes! These eggs are your anytime meal, the perfect breakfast for dinner recipe. Menemen is very simple and basic at its soul. It’s just the cooking technique that you need to perfect to make authentic Turkish Scrambled Eggs....

We love eating the “fruits of the sea” and are always adding to our collection of fish and seafood recipes that can be easily made at home. Some of our favorites are Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahi-Mahi, grilled Alaskan King Crab Legs, or a wonderful, savory Cioppino seafood stew! Pan Seared Scallops We live on the coast in the California Bay Area, which means we are lucky enough to have access to lots of fresh seafood on a regular basis....

Okay, I know it seems strange for me, an American guy, to be writing this post about a very regional Indian curry instead of my Indian wife (who actually cooked it). But there’s a reason for it. On my very first trip to India, when we got married nearly ten years ago 😲, we had a honeymoon down to Kerala, which is in South India (whereas Alpana is from Mumbai)....

We regularly have apples we need to use up, including frozen apples, and the option to cook them in the air fryer has been so helpful. It’s fast, yummy, and is a great snack for kids—and adults. You can also use them as a topping or as part of a dessert. The apples are tender, lightly spiced, and a perfect texture to serve as a finger food for babies and toddlers....

Yogurt Parfait In our house, we call yogurt parfaits “yogurt sundaes” and while my kids are under no illusions that this is ice cream, they love the idea anyway! This is a fun way to serve up yogurt, and all of the calcium, protein, and probiotics that it includes. This is a simple recipe that many kids will be happy to help assemble on their own! (You may also like Yogurt Dip for Fruit or Yogurt Drinks....

Packed with light, yet nutrient dense foods, it’s a real zero-guilt meal. And it packs a variety of great flavors and textures. Whip up this quick, easy and versatile dinner tonight, and feel good about yourself. So, did you go all out watching the Super Bowl this year? Ribs, Wings, Mac Salad… yeah, maybe a few beverages as well. It’s all good, everyone did. But if you have that heavy feeling, we have just the light meal for you to try....

That’s why we’ve compiled this list of our favorite Detox Juice Recipes. Whether you’re looking to lose weight, cleanse the body, or simply gain a burst of energy, this list has just the juices you need. Each and every one of these recipes is absolutely jam packed with healthy vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. And they all taste great! So dust off that juicer, and give all of these detox juice recipes a try at home!...

This collection of Sunny Side Up Egg Recipes will give you plenty of unique cooking methods and culinary uses for them. As you will see from this sunny side up egg list, they are great for so much more than just breakfast. You can enjoy them any time of day! Go through all of these recipes for sunny side up eggs, and put those budget friendly orbs to use un your kitchen!...

That’s why we have compiled this list of easy Chicken and Vegetable Recipes from GypsyPlate and around the internet. You’ll find cozy soups and stews, quick stir fry dishes, delectable one skillet meals, and so much more on this dish of chicken and veggie dishes. Cook your way through all of these amazing chicken and vegetable recipes, some of them are sure to become your new favorites! The Best Chicken and Vegetable Recipes 1....

Cook your way through all of these Chinese shrimp recipes, and get ready for some serious flavor! Chinese Shrimp Recipes: 1. Hunan Shrimp We’re starting this list of Chinese shrimp recipes with a spicy stir fry that we can eat again and again. If you are looking for your new favorite stir fry, this Hunan shrimp is it. This one can get a bit fiery, but can always be adjusted to your taste buds....

One bite and you are in chocolate heaven. Making a brownie from scratch turns out so much better and more delicious. Once you make it, you will never go back to a boxed brownie mix. This list of easy Brownie Recipes is an absolute MUST for all the bakers at home. They all are just one delicious recipe after another. We bet it would be hard to choose which one you will end up baking first....