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So Scrumptious, You’ll Want To Eat This With A Spoon

Last year I did something awesome. It may not seem like that big of a deal to others, and I certainly didn’t know at the time that it was going to rock my world. What I did was – I made eggplant dip for the first time in my life. I had never even thought of using eggplant this way, and I had my doubts about how it would turn out.

Somehow I wanted to give it a try, anyway, and it turned out better than any dip I had ever tried before! So it quickly became a staple at every game night and potluck I attended since.

It’s amazing how beautifully creamy this looks and tastes like, even though it is vegan and doesn’t have a bit of cream in it. I know the word “vegan” may scare off some people, but please, give this one a try! You may never go back to your old, sour cream/mayo/cheese dip recipe again.

This dip is also easy to prepare and you won’t have to chop anything. In fact, you could throw all the ingredients in a food processor to make it even easier!

Recipe and image courtesy of U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Quick Tip: Serve with chips, crackers or even as a yummy spread on your sandwich.

I Like To Spell It D-i-v-i-n-e

Struggling with two very picky eaters I’ve realized you can never have too many delicious and easy chicken recipes. For some reason it seems that these “refined taste buds” accept chicken better than they do any other kind of meat. Or maybe it’s just that way in my family – what kind of dishes and ingredients work best for your picky eaters?

Although my kids could eat the same chicken dishes over and over again, it gets a little boring for mommy and daddy at times. That’s why I’m always searching for meals I haven’t tried before. I came across this easy chicken divan over at AllRecipes and I thought it looked really inviting.

It was so awesome! My kids wanted to have seconds, which is a big deal! Somehow I had this idea that all chicken divan recipes would be really complicated of time-consuming but apparently it isn’t true. This was really quick to prepare, probably around 15 minutes, and it makes a great meal for the whole family.

Recipe and image courtesy of AllRecipes.

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Quick Tip: This recipe makes 6 servings.

You’ll Make Santa Super Happy With This Dessert Instead Of Plain Cookies!

When my sister was little, she absolutely loved the cartoon Strawberry Shortcake. She had every little doll and every movie and adored all of her things. During that time, she found out that Strawberry Shortcake was actually a dessert. So, naturally, she wanted it. And once she tried it, she wanted it every day.

While strawberry shortcake is usually considered a summertime dessert, I found the perfect recipe on Patty Cake’s Pantry that turns it into a festive Holiday treat! No baking involved, and the mason jars make the servings super pretty. The perfect match for kids and adults alike who love these flavors. It’s easy and simple and it is extra tasty and pretty fun to eat!

Kids love the colors in it, and if you’re not a fan of strawberries you could always use cherries or pretty much any kind of fruit or berries for this!

Recipe and image courtesy of Patty Cake’s Pantry.

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Quick Tip: Use fresh strawberries if they’re available, however if they’re not, feel free to use frozen.

You Only Need 15 Minutes To Make This!

I used to often order garlic pasta with brown butter at one of my favorite chain restaurants. For a long time, I thought it was the creamiest, most delicious pasta in the world, and I didn’t think it would be possible to find a better recipe (let alone, make it at home!)

However, this creamy avocado pasta recipe proved me wrong! This is much creamier than your typical pasta with brown butter, but I like the difference.

If you want to add a protein to this dish it is nothing to throw a breaded chicken cutlet on top of it, or full a healthier approach a skinless chicken breast, or some steamed clams.

This is a really versatile and tasty dish. The recipe has a prep time of only 15 minutes and it makes three servings.

Recipe and image courtesy of Oh She Glows.

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Quick tip: Sprinkle some freshly ground pepper on top of each serving, for garnish!

Are You Ready For The BEST Apple Pie Ever Known To Man?

If there is one thing I love about pie it is the crust. I am a huge fan of buttery, flaky pie crust. I honestly think I could just eat the crust and not the pie filling. LOL!

However, today’s recipe for homemade apple pie definitely leaves me wanting to eat the filling. You guys, this recipe is just like your grandmothers. It is entirely made from scratch and produces one of the best pie crusts I’ve ever eaten. It takes a minute to throw it all together but let me tell ya, once it’s made, you’ll be glad you put in the effort.

The crust in this apple recipe is flaky and delicious, and I think it might be because of the addition of buttermilk. I especially like how three types of apples are used. It just added to the overall yumminess. All that’s missing is a scoop of vanilla ice cream! If you have some on hand, please try this pie with the ice cream. It is going to make you slap your knees! I think I’ll being serving this yummy pie over the holidays.

Image credit Ragesoss.

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Quick Tip: Serve this apple pie with your favorite ice cream for a fun treat!

Who Else Wants A Slice Of This Amazing Pie?

I can’t wait to make this incredible pie again! And you know what? I will be making this pie again very soon as Thanksgiving is quickly approaching. I know my holiday dinner guests will be super excited to chow down on this yummy dessert.

And what is that pie, you ask! Well, my friends, this is cider eggnog pie and I guarantee you’re going to love it. You’ve never tasted a creamy pie until you’ve tasted this one, that’s how I feel anyway! I, personally, do not like eggnog but I find that the flavors work perfectly in this dessert.

If you’re worried about the cider, don’t be. It’s not a dominant flavor in this pie at all. In fact, if you’re a big fan of apple cider, you may even want to boost up the flavor by replacing all the liquids in this pie with cider. However, this is one of my all-time favorite pie recipes as is, so I would highly recommend giving this a go at first – before you start making any tweaks!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Mid Century Menu.

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Quick Tip: You might want to make two of these pies because they go fast!

So Yummy, You Won’t Know What Hit You

This is one of my favorite recipes for those moments when I need to come up with an easy dessert for a crowd! Not only are these lemon coconut bars super inexpensive and quick to make, they’re also on my Top 3 list of all-time best dessert bars. Trust me; it’s not easy to get on that list! But I guess by the time I was having my fourth piece, it was decided…

The first time I made these I was a little worried. The mixture for the crust looks a bit funny, kind of dry and crumbly, but don’t let that scare you! When you finish it off with the remaining ingredients and sprinkle that delicious coconut on top, you’ll soon see how wonderfully moist and scrumptious these are.

These make the perfect after dinner treat, served as they are or maybe with some ice cream or caramel sauce! I also love having these with my morning coffee, and that’s why I always hide a couple of pieces in the freezer, where the rest of my family won’t find them…

Image credit Steven Depolo.

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Quick Tip: This recipe makes 15 bars.