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Featuring a cloud-like strawberry mousse and a square of fudgy chocolate brownie, all covered with a glossy chocolate ganache glaze, these little mousse cakes are as stunning as they are delicious. While entremet-style desserts do require a bit of effort and planning, the work is easily manageable when split over a few days. My blueberry mousse cake recipe is surprisingly popular given its complexity; and I’m giddy with delight every time I’m tagged in a photo by someone who’s made them....

Ingredients 4 large bell peppers 2 1/2 cup cooked white rice, or brown rice 1 1/2 cup red kidney , or one 15.5-ounce can, beans drained and rinsed, slow-cooked 1 cup tomato salsa 3 scallions, chopped Salt freshly ground black pepper 1 can tomatoes, 14.5-oz., crushed 1/2 tsp. ground cumin 1/4 tsp. dried oregano 1/2 tsp. sugar Preparation Use red, green, or yellow bell peppers and hot or mild salsa, according to your preference....

Ingredients 4 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless 2 large eggs 1 cup buttermilk 2 cups flour 1 tsp hot sauce 1⁄8 tsp garlic powder 1⁄8 tsp paprika ¾ tsp pepper 2½ tsp salt 1⁄8 tsp baking powder canola oil, for frying Preparation Cut each chicken breast into 4 tenders. Have the marinade previously prepared by mixing the hot sauce and buttermilk in a bowl. Put the chicken tenders in the marinade and let them soak for 30 minutes....

Yep, these patriotic cupcakes are perfect for backyard parties, picnics, BBQs, and a day at the beach. And just like my Patriotic Pretzels you can make them advance, so you won’t miss out on any of the festivities. Plus the kids will love to help with the baking and decorating, which is truly something worth celebrating. Why You’ll Love Them Easy to Make. This recipe comes together quickly and uses simple pantry ingredients....

Suitable for low carb and gluten-free diets. It is a lifesaver for when we need a quick, simple, yet delicious dinner that also doubles up as an offering for Soul food style Sunday lunches, potlucks, or when you just need to spice up supper. Just like these easy Smothered Potatoes and great served with Smothered Cabbage and mashed potato, potato salad, cornbread, collard greens, and more for a complete meal....

While you might be tempted to use a pizza sauce straight from the jar, we find most commercial sauces far too thin for our tastes, resulting in sad, soggy pizza centers. If chewy, crispy-bottomed pizza crust is your jam (it sure is ours), we find the extra time to make a batch of this extra-thick homemade sauce is well worth the effort. The texture of this extra-thick pizza sauce falls somewhere in between tomato sauce and tomato paste, probably leaning more towards the paste end of the spectrum when all is said and done....

I’ve always made Libby’s canned pumpkin recipe, but this year I decided to try to go all scratch-made. Our gingersnap cookies are used in the crust to the pumpkin filling. This pie is chock full of classic Thanksgiving dessert flavors. A thick, rich, creamy, indulgent treat for your holiday dessert table. Try our Bread Pudding! Gingersnap Crust Pumpkin Pie Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Cut the pumpkin in half....

News Flash! If you love easy recipes as much as me, make sure to sign up for my Hungry Email Club! I send out weekly emails with easy meal time ideas and inspiration. To sign up, Click HERE or on the button below! Green Chile Chicken – Crock Pot Recipe I am about to make a big, BOLD statement here… I think this Crock Pot Green Chile Chicken is my favorite crock pot recipe of all time....

Ingredients 2 lb pork butt, sliced to 1/4-inch thick 1 cup sugar 1 tbsp salt 1 tbsp garlic powder ¼ tsp pepper 2 drops red food coloring 1 cup water 2 tbsp canola oil Preparation In a bowl, combine pork, sugar, salt, garlic, pepper, and red food coloring. Massage meat with curing mixture until well-distributed and evenly colored. Store in a covered container or ziplock bag and refrigerate overnight to cure....

Ingredients 3 oz tapioca pudding 2 cups orange juice ¾ cup pineapple juice 1 can chunk pineapple, with juice 1 cup tangerine sections 1 cup green grapes, seedless 2 cups bananas, sliced ¾ cup whipped topping Preparation Cook tapioca pudding then mix with orange and pineapple juice. Let it cool. Add remaining ingredients and refrigerate for several hours. Related Video

Ingredients 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp garlic powder 1⁄4 tsp dried oregano ½ tsp kosher salt , ( to taste) 1⁄4 tsp freshly ground black pepper ½ tsp cayenne pepper ½ tsp chili powder ½ tsp cumin 1½ tsp brown sugar , packed 2 lbs chicken wings 1 tbsp vegetable oil Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil and set it aside....

2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded, about 8 oz 8 oz cream cheese, softened 1 ½ cups sour cream 1/2 cup ham, cooked, chopped 1/3 cup green chilies, chopped 1/3 cup green onions, chopped 1/8 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 lb French bread, round loaf Combine all the ingredients except the bread in a medium bowl, stirring well. Set aside. Cut a thin slice from the top of the bread loaf and set slice aside....

1 papaya 4 kiwi fruit 6 tbsp frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed 3 tbsp honey 1 cup sour cream 1 tbsp orange peel, grated 1 tbsp lime peel, grated Peel and remove seeds from papaya. Slice lengthwise into thin strips. Peel kiwi fruit and cut crosswise into thin strips. Arrange papaya and kiwi fruit on serving plate. Combine orange juice concentrate and honey in small bowl. Stir in sour cream....

Delighted to have teamed up with Thermapen to bring you this recipe. Although it is a sponsored partnership, all opinions are my own. What I love about these Pumpkin salted caramels is that they are made with 6 simple everyday ingredients. I am talking Pumpkin puree, double cream, butter, sugar, salt and corn syrup. See simple. The hardest bit is stopping yourself from reaching for another one, and another one…....

We now return to your regularly scheduled programming. Ok, ok, so there might be one more wedding post, but I have no intentions of turning this into a wedding blog or anything. I promise. :) And just so you know – it’s been over 3 weeks since I last baked a cupcake. I needed a bit of recover time, sure, but I’m beginning to get antsy. The flavor ideas are flowing, and my sugar-cravings grow stronger by the day....

6 large sweet potatoes 2 sticks butter 2 cups granulated sugar 1 tbsp cinnamon 1 tbsp nutmeg, ground 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract salt, to taste Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into cubes. Melt the butter in a heavy skillet and add the sweet potatoes. Mix the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Cover the sweet potatoes with the sugar mixture and stir. Cover, reduce heat to low and cook for about an hour or until the potatoes are soft and “candied”....

Well, these savory pumpkin recipes will transform the iconic orange gourd into something more than a sweet treat. With these 23 pumpkin recipes for dinner, you’ll have a variety of ways to use up those cans of pumpkin sitting under your counter from last fall. From soup to enchiladas to pizza, there’s bound to be a unique pumpkin dish you’ll love to serve – even beyond autumn! 1. Pumpkin Soup – Classic and Easy If you’re looking for an easy, creamy soup that tastes as rich as it looks, then you’ve hit (liquid) gold with this soup!...

Plantain dishes can be sweet or savory, or a little bit of both. You don’t want to eat them raw, and most recipes call for boiling or frying them. Once they’re cooked to the right consistency, there are endless ways you can use this unique fruit. Are you ready to add plantains to your meal plan? Here are 23 recipes with plantains that will make dinnertime fun and tasty....

Suitable for vegan, gluten free, low carb, paleo, and Whole30 diets. Post Includes Weight Watchers points. Butternut Squash is one of the staples of most busy households, especially households with kids. So any leftover butternut squash can be repurposed into muffins, soups and these homemade butternut squash fries (cubes). The great thing about these Air Fried Squash fries is that they are full of vitamins and fiber, so you can snack on your favorite comfort food with fewer calories and none of the guilt....

As I sit here sweating even with the AC on full blast, there’s no denying that summer is here. And despite the oppressive heat, my balcony garden is thriving. I should be eating homegrown tomatoes within the next few weeks, and I can’t tell you how excited that makes me. But first… Let’s talk Stitch Fix. Stitch Fix and I took a little break this winter, after receiving two atrocious boxes in a row....