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Words that encapsulate the warm, fuzzy feelings that surround the height of fall and transition into the holidays: footie pajamas; hearth; hot chocolate; mittens; cranberry turkey meatballs. Turkey meatballs often get a bad rap for being dry and flavorless. One of my goals in life has been to prove that’s simply not true. My Moroccan Turkey Meatballs and Crock Pot Turkey Meatballs are evidence of this! Today, these cranberry turkey meatballs only further cement their place is moist, juicy meatball land (a place I would love to visit BTW)....

FavoritePinShare A delicious and healthy meal full of quinoa, red pepper, artichokes, spinach, chicken and Greek yogurt. It has such amazing flavors and is a delicious dinner idea! Hi, it’s Jenn, from Eat Cake For Dinner. How do you guys feel about quinoa? I love it. It’s so good for you and I am trying it in more and more dishes all the time. My Cheesy, Chicken, Broccoli and Quinoa Casserole is one of my family’s favorite meals and I decided that I needed another version to add to the menu....

I made this recipe use chicken breasts instead of the usual chicken thighs. White chicken meat is healthier is one reason. The other reason is that I prefer white chicken meat nine times out of ten. Don’t most of us as this study shows? You can substitute the breasts for the thighs if you desire, but let me tell you, you don’t want to do that. Chicken breast meat in this dish comes out very tender and juicy, and just falls apart, like pulled pork....

FavoritePinShare How To Make Apricot Chicken in the Crockpot The only extra step you have is to quickly brown the chicken. Remember this isn’t to cook it, just to give the skin some texture and flavor. I love meals that are easy but taste amazing! Make this a complete dinner and serve with Broccoli, Rice or Potatoes. Apricot Chicken Recipe A friend made this for all of us last summer. I was a little unsure about it because of the apricot jam in it....

FavoritePinShare Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip is an insanely delicious way to jazz up your next party. Chock full of intense but balanced flavors this appetizer is going to disappear fast. Everyone loves a great dip at a party, they are the go to snack and appetizer at any event. You have to try these other tried and true dip winners: Crab, 5 Minute Million Dollar, and Ranch Dips! Buffalo Chicken Dip This is one of the best Buffalo recipes ever!...

Fans of Crunchy Anzac Biscuits will love this quick and easy recipe! These classic Aussie biscuits will be fresh out of the oven in under 30 minutes. For my readers who aren’t from Australia or New Zealand, you may be wondering what on earth an Anzac biscuit is. The best way to describe it is a sweet oat cookie. An “Anzac” refers to a soldier who was in the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, particularly in the years of World War 1....

It’s funny that one of my most loved salads is this Crunchy Kale Salad with Lemon Tamari Dressing when I used to HATE kale. Well actually, that’s a lie. I tolerated kale in soups and smoothies, but I absolutely despised it in salads. Eventually I realised the problem wasn’t the kale but how it was prepared! You see, you can’t just throw some kale in a bowl and hope for the best....

Many of you have been telling me you want more low carb lunch recipes. So, today I want to share one of my favorite quick ones: an easy cucumber subs recipe! If you aren’t sure how to make cucumber sandwiches, don’t worry because this will be a total breeze. What Are Cucumber Subs? Cucumber subs are sandwiches that use a cucumber instead of the bread! They are light, easy to make, and can fit just about any diet under the sun....

FavoritePinShare This meatball soup is hearty and full of fantastic flavor. It only takes about 30 minutes to cook up and can be made with homemade or frozen meatballs! It’s a MUST TRY recipe for sure! I love a good, hearty soup! Try out this delicious chili, yummy tomato basil soup, and this loaded baked potato soup. They are all perfect for family meals and everyone will love them. What is Meatball Soup?...

And where better to start than with desserts that start with A?! We’ve got apples, apricots, avocados, and so much more here. You’ll find some classics like apple pie (of course) along with some more unusual recipes – have you ever tried Affogato? So without further ado, here are 15 delightful desserts that start with A. 1. (Pineapple) Angel Food Cake Let’s just ignore that pesky ‘P’ and get to the Angel part of this recipe!...

FavoritePinShare Homemade marinara is a thick, rich and savory sauce that is a blend of stewed tomatoes with herbs and spices. Make a delicious batch of sauce all from pantry ingredients in less than 15 minutes! This simple red sauce is famous in the Italian family. The best homemade alfredo sauce also is a favorite and can be made right along side this marinara. Easiest Homemade Marinara Get ready to NEVER buy store bought marinara sauce ever again!...

FavoritePinShare This super-easy side dish is delicious, full of flavor, and has the perfect crispy crunch on the outside. This air fryer broccolini takes less than 10 minutes to make and can be paired with just about any meal! Cooking sides in the air fryer is one of my favorite this because they taste good, and there is no mess. Try out a few more of my favorites, like these air fryer crab cakes, these french fries, or this corn on the cob....

FavoritePinShare Treat yourself with a slice of thick, rich, and moist banana bread. This is the easiest way to make it! It’s full of flavor and always a hit with the family. Banana bread is a must-make quick bread that’s so simple but SO delicious! You can also easily tweak it to create things like strawberry banana bread, blueberry banana bread, or chocolate chip banana bread! Banana Nut Bread Recipe This recipe was submitted to me by one of my readers, Penny....

FavoritePinShare Hey Recipe Critic readers! Chelsea again from Chelsea’s Messy Apron with an EASY cherry pie today. First off, this pie is absolutely incredible and super simple to make! Plus, this pie could double for either upcoming holiday – Thanksgiving OR Christmas. I’m leaning more towards Christmas though because that vibrant red color just screams Christmas to me! That and, you likely already have your Thanksgiving menu plans ready to go....

FavoritePinShare Brown Butter Garlic Fried Gnocchi are tender morsels tossed in a buttery herb sauce you are going to love! Super easy and quick, this is a perfect dish for busy nights! Gnocchi is so flavorful, easy to cook and fun to eat. Try these amazing gnocchi recipes; Spinach, Sausage and Sage , Chicken and Sausage Tomato. Pan Fried Gnocchi You guys! This brown butter garlic fried gnocchi is one of the easiest and tastiest dishes yet!...

FavoritePinShare Easy and delicious Navajo tacos are made with a thick and soft fry bead then layered with tasty taco toppings. A delicious family friendly meal that you can add with all of your favorite toppings to! I love this easy recipe using pillsbury biscuits. But for an authentic Indian Fry Bread try this recipe. This meal is a fun twist on tacos just like my Taco Casserole or Turkey Taco Stuffed Avocados....

FavoritePinShare This delightful mango chutney is a spread that can be used in so many different recipes! It packs a punch when it comes to flavor, and you will always want to have some on hand! I love any dipping sauce or spread to go with my meal. They add in so much flavor and dimension that I don’t know what I would do without them! If you are looking for more delicious homemade sauces and spreads, try this In-N-Out spread, this delicious cinnamon honey butter, or this hit alfredo sauce!...

FavoritePinShare Two classic family favorites, pizza and tacos, come together in this easy weeknight meal that is destined to become a favorite in your home. Taco pizza is loaded with tasty seasoned beef, melty cheese, beans, and fresh veggies for a flavor combination you’ll love! I love tacos in every form. Beef taco salad, taco casserole, and taco pie are a few more unique recipes to try filled with all of the mouthwatering taco flavors you love!...

You won’t believe how easy this baked tandoori chicken recipe is! No need to be intimidated by this classic Indian dish – it’s super basic to make at home. I’ll walk you through how to make tandoori chicken in the oven step-by-step, from the simple tandoori chicken marinade to the even simpler cooking method. This tandoori chicken recipe uses my favorite stovetop-to-oven cooking method for meats. I use this technique most often for steak, but it works perfectly for chicken as well....

FavoritePinShare White cupcakes are light, fluffy, and perfectly moist! Swirled with delicious white frosting and topped with sprinkles, these cupcakes are to die for! A good cupcake is irresistible and this one is no exception! If you love cupcakes as much as I do then you definitely want to try this Chocolate, Lemon, and these perfect Pineapple Upside-Down Cupcakes! They are all so delicious! White Cupcakes I absolutely LOVE cupcakes! There are so many different flavors, colors, and toppings....