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Oh, the zucchini! It won’t stop. Even though I planted only one heirloom Crostata Romanesco variety of zucchini this summer (and just one plant, mind you), I’m still swimming in big, fat organically-grown zucchini. #realfoodproblems This particular grain-free Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffin recipe was born from an overly large zucchini that was hiding beneath the tomatoes and pumpkin and a friend’s request for “something chocolatey without all the sugar.” Easier said than done, right?...

It’s about time I spilled the beans. I’ve been skirting the issue now for what seems like months. Trying to distract you from my lack of posts with shiny guest posts from my blogging buddies (love you guys!). The fact is, I’ve been busy. I think that’s obvious enough. With what, well, that’s what I’ve been keeping from you. It’s time I come clean. Deep breath. Here goes. I’m just over 3 weeks away from finishing the manuscript for my very first cookbook....

We weren’t going to settle for any jiffy-puff marshmallows in our s’mores, no siree! Unfortunately, while our marshmallows tasted good, we had no way of ‘toasting’ them. Tried broiling them in the oven… result: white goopy mess. Tried nuking them for 15 seconds… result: white goopy mess. Obviously homemade marshmallows have their limitations. Nonetheless, if you’d like to try these for yourself, the marshmallow recipe is here. Add some graham crackers and ghirardelli dark chocolate, and you’ve got yourself some very delicious (albeit goopy) homemade s’more....

Ingredients 1 pound butter 2 cup sugar 6 eggs 1 ounce lemon extract 4 cup all-purpose flour, divided 1 pound dates, chopped 4 cup pecans , finely chopped 4 cup walnuts, finely chopped Preparation Cream butter well. Add sugar and beat until smooth and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add flavoring. Sprinkle 1 cup of the flour over nuts and dates. Add remaining 3 cups of flour to creamed mixture....

16 oz pumpkin pie filling 12 oz evaporated milk 2 tbsp butter, softened 2 eggs ½ cup Bisquick 2 tsp *pumpkin pie spice, (see Recipe Notes for recipe) 2 tsp vanilla Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 10-inch pie dish. Beat all ingredients until smooth. Pour straight into the pie plate. Bake it for 50 minutes to 1 hour or just before the center is completely set....

Instant Pot Baked Potatoes – The EASY Way! My family loves potatoes (just take a look at my long list of family favorite potato recipes here). We love them mashed, baked, sliced, like fries, and topped with more yummy things! Baked potatoes are a staple, and my secret weapon for making the best baked potatoes is skipping the oven, and making them in the pressure cooker! Baked potatoes in an instant pot are seriously the best....

Suitable for Gluten Free, Low Carb and Keto diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points. Slow cooker and oven method instructions also included. This Instant Pot Meatloaf is full of the classic meatloaf flavor, but doesn’t require a minute in the oven. Even better, it has been made into an easy gluten free meatloaf recipe by using almond meal instead of bread. Why Make Meatloaf in Instant Pot? It is soooooo fast....

Why Do They Call Them Drunken Noodles? These are the Italian version of a Thai dish called “Pad kee mao.” Italian drunken noodles are a fusion of the Thai dish using Italian spices. The Thai version uses wide rice noodles instead of egg noodles or pappardelle, and some say it got its name because people consume it after a night of drinking, and it is made with anything in the fridge....

Ingredients 32 oz. frozen french fries 1 cup cheddar cheese ½ cup green onion, sliced ¼ cup bacon, cook Preparation Bake the french fries according to package directions. Put the baked french fries on a rimmed baking dish and sprinkle with cheese, onion, and bacon. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the cheese has melted. Serve with the ranch cheese. Related Video

I know, I know, kale is hard to chew. I’ll be the first to agree that it’s a serious leafy green that can be a little bitter and takes a long time to chew when it’s served raw. But in this massaged kale salad, the hearty (and very chewy) kale greens get a rubdown with a little sea salt to make them sweeter, easier to chew and more digestible. The massaging part even lets you work out some frustrations and work on those forearms....

Delighted to have teamed up with Iceland Foods to bring you this recipe. Although it is a sponsored partnership, all opinions are my own. Ok, well maybe I am a little sure. I was worried about not getting the salmon right in this. Now you might find this a little bit strange but I sometimes have insignificant worries that I build up into very big things. Take my fear of piping cupcake, I am so worried that I will mess them up that I completely avoid them, instead of just practising....

2 cups vanilla ice cream ¼ cup whole milk, or coconut milk 2 tbsp creamy peanut butter, natural, or chunky peanut butter ½ tsp vanilla extract, optional 2 frozen bananas, sliced, optional 2 tbsps cocoa powder, optional Optional Toppings: whipped cream chocolate chips chopped peanuts peanut butter cups, chopped, or peanut butter cookies peanut butter sauce, or chocolate syrup Place ice cream, milk, and peanut butter in a blender. Blend for 45 seconds until smooth....

Ingredients 16ozplum jam,(¾ jar) 2tbspvinegar 1tbspbrown sugar 1tbspdried onion,minced 1tspred pepper flakes,crushed 1clovegarlic,minced ½tspground ginger Preparation In a saucepan over medium heat, combine jam, vinegar, brown sugar, dried onion, red pepper, garlic and ginger. Bring to a boil, stirring. Remove from heat. Use as desired and enjoy. Related Video

Ingredients 6 lb pork chops, roughly 1½ lb total, boneless and trimmed 10¾ oz condensed cream of mushroom soup, (1 can), undiluted 8 oz sour cream, divided 1 oz fried onions, preferably French’s ¾ cup all-purpose flour, sifted ⅔ cup chicken broth 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tsp salt 1 tsp ground black pepper, divided ¼ tsp dried thyme parsley, chopped side salad , of your choice Preparation Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F....

Ingredients 2 cups pulled pork 1 cup barbecue sauce 16 oz cavatappi pasta 4 tbsp unsalted butter ¼ cup flour 3 cups whole milk Kosher salt, to taste black pepper, freshly cracked, to taste 2 tsp granulated garlic ½ tsp mustard powder ½ tsp paprika 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, grated 8 oz mozzarella cheese, grated 4 oz smoked gouda, grated Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C)....

The first rule of entertaining: always stash some for yourself. Especially when it comes to dessert. Because after the crowd of tipsy beer-fanatics have their way with the dessert tray, there won’t be a solitary crumb left. In hindsight, perhaps this particular dessert wasn’t the best choice for an outdoor gathering that day, considering the humidity had to be at least 327% (in other words, downright sticky). But the fact that the topping was melting all over everyone’s hands didn’t stop them from devouring the whole tray....

This post was created in partnership with Primal Kitchen. Change up the menu with this hearty, healthy, veggie-filled Salmon Caesar Salad Grain Bowl! This salmon recipe has everything you need. Quality protein, healthy fats, plenty of vegetables plus a dose of whole grains! It’s a mix between a salad and a grain bowl because we’re all about sneaking in the vegetables whenever an opportunity arises. This recipe is nutritious thanks to all of the wonderful vegetables and heart-healthy salmon and easy to make thanks to Primal Kitchen Caesar Dressing....

Ingredients 3 lb eye of the round roast, rump of round roast 2 tbsp dry onion soup mix ½ tsp chili powder 1 tsp garlic powder 2 tsp garlic, minced 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp Italian seasoning 1 tsp dried basil 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp dried rosemary 1 cup beef broth ½ cup red wine salt and ground black pepper, to taste sourdough rolls, hard rolls or whole wheat buns, toasted and buttered...

8 jalapeno peppers 8 oz cream cheese, or use 4 oz cream cheese and 4 oz shredded cheddar cheese 1 tsp smoked paprika, or more to taste 1 tsp garlic powder salt and black pepper, to taste red pepper flakes, optional 16 bacon, slices, or use 8 slices cut in half for smaller poppers Heat the smoker to 300 degrees F. Slice the jalapeno peppers in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides with a spoon....

1 white cake mix 3 tbsp flour 3 eggs ¾ cup cooking oil ¾ cup water ⅓ oz strawberry jello ½ cup strawberries, frozen or fresh, sliced For Icing: 2 tbsp butter, melted 1 ½ cup powdered sugar 2 tbsp strawberries, crushed Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix well. Bake in greased and floured tube pan in 350 degree oven for 40 minutes or in a 9x13 cake pan for 30 minutes....