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Yes, I miss the croissants and the macarons and stopping into fine cheese shops just because we could, but what fills me with the greatest nostalgia is the long, leisurely café lunch. Every afternoon, Ben and I would pick a different Paris neighborhood, wander into whichever cozy café caught our eye, then settle in for a two-hour meal with glasses of wine and our books. We’d chat, people watch, and marvel at just how fabulous doing absolutely nothing can be....

Fortunately, you can freeze fudge and enjoy it for up to a year! While fudge stored at room temperature will last up to two weeks, it’s better if you freeze it to preserve its taste and texture. Want to know how to properly store, freeze and thaw your fudge? Well, keep scrolling! How to Freeze Fudge If you want your fudge around for several months, and even up to a year, follow these simple tips: Do not freeze hot fudge....

FavoritePinShare A delicious and simple to salad with fresh sliced pears, avocado, cranberries and feta cheese. Drizzled with a lemon poppyseed dressing this salad is mouthwatering and full of flavor! Hey everyone! Chelsea from Chelsea’s Messy Apron back with a delicious and easy salad for you all to try. 🙂 I’ve recently discovered just how delicious canned fruit can be in a salad! Particularly in spinach or mixed green salads. It’s great for when the fruit you are wanting isn’t quite in season or you are looking to add some flavor/nutrients to a salad QUICK....

On keto, you’ll quickly learn how easily you can fit meats like chicken wings, bacon, and turkey into your lifestyle. But what about seafood? Is salmon keto friendly? Are there even any carbs in salmon? Let’s take a closer look at nutrients and macros in salmon, and whether it works for a low carb lifestyle. New to counting carbs or keto? Learn the keto diet basics here and grab my printable keto cheat sheet system to make it easy....

Many people turn to fermented foods for their health benefits and fiber — but on a low carb diet, some of them are off limits. Where does sauerkraut (a.k.a. fermented cabbage leaves) stand on the low carb spectrum? Is sauerkraut keto? Let’s take a closer look at carbs in sauerkraut and how to enjoy it on a low carb diet. New to counting carbs or keto? Learn the keto diet basics here and grab my printable keto cheat sheet system to make it easy....

FavoritePinShare Cashew Chicken Stir Fry is so easy to make and filled with fresh veggies, chicken, and crunchy cashews. The glaze on top is incredible! If you are looking for even more amazing stir-fry recipes, be sure to try: 15-minute Garlic Shrimp Stir fry, Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry , or even Won Ton Shrimp Stir Fry. Cashew Chicken Stir Fry I am definitely obsessed with cashews. And asian inspired meals....

Ingredients like ginger, jeera, green chilies and curry leaves flavor up the chekkalu. Channa dal is another key ingredients that is used. It can be replaced with moong dal. Even split peanuts can be added but the traditional recipe never had them. To make chekkalu I have used store bought flour. Traditionally these were made by washing the rice, drying and then milling rice in a flour mill. The recipe method shared in this post will give you thin, crunchy and tasty chekkalu....

FavoritePinShare Baked chicken spaghetti is an easy dinner casserole to feed a family. Tender pieces of chicken tossed with tender noodles and a creamy tomato sauce. Try these other tasty sharable baked dinner recipes to make during the week, like this Tuna Noodle Casserole, Chicken Parmesan Casserole or Classic Baked Spaghetti. Baked Chicken Spaghetti Making a big tray of spaghetti is the ultimate comfort food to feed your family. Elevate the flavor of a simple marinara sauce with fresh ingredients and a touch of cream....

FavoritePinShare Remember the other day when I said that it was really rainy and the summer was pretty mild here in North Carolina? Well the storms are gone and the heat and humidity are in full swing. My hair and the humidity do not mix here and it is a hot mess! But on the flip side, I am able to BBQ again. And these Chipotle Chicken Kabobs turned out amazing!...

Whether you serve it as an appetizer, a side dish, or as a main entrée, pulled pork will make your dinner extra special. After all, how can you say no to sweet, smoky, and melt-in-your-mouth pork? Best of all, pulled pork could not be easier to make! Just place all the ingredients in the Crockpot, and your part is done. Yes, it takes several hours of waiting, but every minute is worth it....

About Cold Coffee Cold Coffee is a popular chilled beverage made with coffee, sugar and milk/water. It is made in so many different ways across the world with varying ingredients like whipping cream, ice cream, coffee syrup etc. Since this recipe uses milk, I have used a blender to create a thick and frothy cold coffee. However you can also use a mason jar or a milk frother or a shaker bottle to froth it....

This post is sponsored by Everywhere Agency on behalf of Macy’s; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. Happy Cinco de Mayo, friends! Today’s announcement has nothing to do with that or with Mexican food. Instead, I’m proud to announce that I’ll be participating of Macy’s Asian Pacific American Heritage Month event on May 10th (next week!) giving you tips and tricks to create a true #FoodPorn Instagram story!...

FavoritePinShare These copycat Olive Garden Breadsticks are insanely delicious! Fresh, buttery, and garlicky you can still have unlimited breadsticks, only these taste better! Make it an Olive Garden night at home and add these incredible copycat recipes for a complete meal. Try Salad, Gnocchi, or Alfredo Pasta for a luscious restaurant-style meal in the comfort of your own home. Olive Garden Breadsticks Olive Garden has to be on the top of the list of a family-friendly, and family favorite restaurant....

FavoritePinShare Creamy Cajun Sausage Linguine is a creamy 30 minute pasta recipe that’s going to become a family favorite! Not too heavy on the cheese but still super creamy! Hey there! It’s Richa from My Food Story and this creamy cajun sausage linguine is on our dinner rotation every single week. Because the weathers turning, and we love ourselves a bowl of warm, creamy pasta to make us feel cozy. I love everything cajun and its lately my new favourite flavour because you can never go wrong with it....

FavoritePinShare Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup has a thick and rich broth with shredded carrots, celery, chopped spinach, gnocchi and chicken hidden throughout. This tastes even better than Olive Garden! Bring restaurant quality soup to your home. I just love the Italian flavors in the slow cooker pasta e fagioli soup or creamy zuppa toscana too, so be sure to give them a try! Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup You guys are going to love the incredible creamy and rich broth....

FavoritePinShare Creamy Lemon Parmesan Scallops are fresh scallops that are lightly seasoned, then seared in a creamy, light lemon and parmesan sauce that coats each of the scallops made all in one pan. These scallops are insanely good! Scallops are an elegant dish that adds so much AMAZING flavor to a dinner. If you love scallops try this Pan Seared Scallops with Lemon Caper Sauce, Grilled Lemon Garlic Scallops, Garlic Butter Herb Scallops or Honey Garlic Butter Scallops....

FavoritePinShare Creole Shrimp Étouffée is a classic southern stew is full of tender shrimp, the “Holy Trinity” of veggies, and flavored with a decadent golden roux. This stew has a subtle heat thanks to seasoning, but served over rice is the ultimate in Louisiana comfort food! Celebrate Louisiana and their food culture with this comforting stew. Simple ingredients are used to create a masterpiece thanks to taking some time to prepare them....

AIR FRYER CRISPY TOFU Making crispy tofu in the air fryer is so easy and fast. You can use it as an appetizer by sticking it with toothpicks, serve over white rice or brown rice, or toss it in with your favorite salad. Because tofu is so versatile, you can easily toss it with your favorite sauce or seasonings, to make a variety of meals with extra protein, that everyone will love....

While the premise of making shredded chicken in the slow cooker (for Chicken Alfredo Bake and more) seems easy enough, finding clear answers to know how long to cook your chicken, what type of chicken to use, and the best way to shred it can be difficult to track down in a single resource. That’s why I’ve created this comprehensive guide for making healthy pulled chicken in the slow cooker....

A tsp of this powder eaten with rice in the beginning of a meal is said to increase the appetite, digestion and absorption of nutrients in the food. I will try to make a detailed post on the health benefits of curry leaves sometime soon. There may be different ways of making spiced curry leaves powder or curry leaves rice. I am sharing the method I make at home. I usually make this spicy curry leaves podi and stock up in a glass bottle....