Creamy, Dreamy, Dairy-Free Baked Mocha Cheesecake If you’ve come across one of my many cheesecake recipes before and are starting to think that I’m obsessed with vegan cheesecake, you’d be correct! However, this time around, I’m omitting my usual fruity flavors like this no-bake avocado kiwi cheesecake, blueberry cheesecake pie, and lemon cheesecake bars for a delicious coffee cheesecake instead! If you love coffee desserts, you will also love this vegan tiramisu recipe and these gingerbread tiramisu cups....

Kids always want variety when it comes to food. I have found that feeding my kids variety has always helped them appreciate food and they are not scared of trying out new flavors. After-school snacks are very important to keep them filled up for the rest of the evening as well as to get rid of the tiredness of school. I always believe that the snacks we provide them should be nutritionally filling as well....

When it comes to cookie bars these are one of my absolute favorites and they couldn’t be easier to make. Simply whip up my very best brownie batter and easiest, buttery cookie dough and bake them together until they’re melt in your mouth delicious! Serve these brookies with a glass of milk, hot chocolate or warm them up and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate treat....

We have more amazing side dishes to try. Check out these Easy Roasted Parmesan Brussels Sprouts and Carrots! As enjoyable as classic mashed potatoes are, they can start to feel just a bit too familiar when we’ve had the same thing over and over again. Fear not, I bring you an easy way to take humble mashed potatoes and make them spectacular! As with any good mashed potatoes, the best part of flavour comes from butter....

What You’ll Need For This Recipe Chicken: This recipe actually calls for flavorful dark meat but you can use breasts if preferred/to appease picky eaters. Coconut milk: You can use heavy cream or coconut milk. Coconut milk is great if you’re lactose sensitive but both will give you a nice creamy base. Whole canned tomatoes: have a wonderful texture when you crush them by hand. You can definitely use crushed or diced tomatoes instead....

The Best Calabrian Chili Pasta Once you discover the magic of Calabrian chiles, you will never go back! These spicy and smoky Italian chili peppers go amazingly with a creamy tomato sauce and some al dente pasta to make an easy vegetarian pasta dish in no time. You can find Calabrian chiles at most grocery stores in a jar. They will definitely be at specialty stores like Whole Foods, or you can opt to order them online....

What You’ll Need for This Recipe Walnuts: No need to toast them before using and halves are preferred. How to make candied walnuts Before you get started:Have everything you need laid out, the parchment paper, trivet, forks, nuts, everything. Once the caramel is golden brown you need to WORK FAST! Place a sheet of parchment paper or a silicone mat onto a heat-proof surface. Add sugar to a medium heavy-bottomed sauce pot....

Creamy Rice And Bean Bake I love casseroles, especially when they are super cheesy and creamy. That’s why I made this rice and bean casserole really special by mashing the rice and beans before baking. The result is a heavenly creamy rice bake which is super comforting and delicious. The vegan cheese sauce on top will stop all cheesy cravings! You might love this recipe as well because it’s…...

Start with this delicious Basil Pesto Caprese Salad to accompany your beautiful Italian themed dinner! We have a pasta dish of some kind at least twice a week, usually more. They are quick and easy to make. Everyone loves them and they are endlessly customisable. I threw this recipe together one night when I was short on time and kids have been begging for a “creamy pasta” for ages. I pretty much used the ingredients I had in my fridge and that’s the story of this recipe....

I love transforming classic recipes into deconstructed bowls! Check out my Cheeseburger Bowl for a healthy take on the all-American staple, and Egg Roll in a Bowl is perfect for make-ahead meals! The Best Chipotle Chicken Bowl Recipe This Chicken Burrito Bowl is way better than Chipotle’s. It is loaded with flavor and tons of fresh ingredients. It’s also the perfect meal to prep for lunches! I loaded the burrito bowls up with homemade salsa, black beans, cilantro-lime rice, grilled chipotle chicken, and shredded lettuce....

Chicken salad is such a versatile recipe. I love it as a filling for a sandwich or lettuce wrap, but you can enjoy it as is. You can use different ingredients, use leftover chicken, or use any odds and ends in your fridge. It’s creamy, filling, and full of flavor. Want another easy recipe? Try my egg salad recipe, macaroni salad recipe, or potato salad recipe. What You Need to Make This Recipe Chicken — you need chopped cooked chicken to make chicken salad....

What You’ll Need for This Recipe Sour Cream: This lends moisture to the muffins and a bit of tang, you can sub in plain yogurt if needed. Butter: I use unsalted butter but if you would like to use salted butter then reduce the salt added to the recipe by about 1/3 a teaspoon. Chocolate Chips: I used semisweet but bittersweet or milk chocolate work too! Use your favorite. How to Make Chocolate Chip Muffins Sift the flour, salt, and baking powder into a large bowl then whisk together and set aside....

No holiday spread is complete without these chocolate treats. They satisfy the chocolate lover on any festive occasion, all while being easy to bake and made with common pantry staples. Do yourself a favor and make a double batch; these brownie-like cookies disappear in a snap and freeze beautifully on the rare chance that you have any leftovers! If you’d like more foolproof and easy holiday cookie recipes, then check out my double chocolate chip cookies recipe, easy sugar cookies, and Oreo balls....

These cookies are thick, chewy, and creamy, just like those you could find in a cafe. All you need are some pantry staples, and you can make these sweet treats at home in no time. Don’t have any Oreos in your pantry? Try my White Chocolate Chip Cookies or my Sour Cream Cookies instead. WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE THIS RECIPE Butter — when selecting butter, be sure to bring unsalted butter and not salted butter to room temperature....

While literally translated to “cock in wine”, because it was made with an old rooster, coq au vin is more often made with chicken nowadays — roosters just aren’t as easy to come by! The traditional recipe calls for a whole cut-up bird, but for guaranteed fall-apart tender chicken, opt for all dark meat pieces instead. Because it isn’t a quick dish, I recommend trying this coq au vin recipe on a weekend or night when you have time to spare....

Paired with a quick dressing made with pantry staples, you can whip up this corn salad in no time. Brimming with vibrant and fresh ingredients, your whole family will love this salad. Want another summer side recipe? Try my fruit salad recipe, cucumber salad recipe, or macaroni salad recipe. What You Need to Make This Recipe Corn — fresh corn on the cob is ideal as it’s sweet, juicy, and delicious....

Cornbread is the perfect side dish recipe next to mains like slow cooker chili or fried chicken. But honestly, top a slice of warm cornbread with a pat of butter and drizzle of honey and you don’t need much else. Definitely try my homemade honey butter with this recipe! If you’re in the mood for other easy bread recipes, then try my cheddar biscuits recipe, easy cornbread muffins, and popovers recipe....

How to Make Cream Cheese Cookies Whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt and set the bowl aside. You can always sift the dry ingredients out (I do) but it’s not a must for this recipe. Cream the butter and cream cheese together in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or in a large bowl using an electric hand mixer. Add sugar to butter mixture and beat until light and fluffy....

Soup and sandwiches are another partnership made in heaven. This Maple BLT sandwich is always a hit! It’s tough to think of a better lunch option than a really, really good soup. And I mean seriously tasty and full of nutritious goodness soup. But a light soup can sometimes leave us feeling a bit peckish shortly after. And ill timed hunger can see us reaching for sugary and processed snacks....

Croutons might be the best part of a Caesar salad, but I’m not even a bit sorry that I totally nixed them from this wrap. The crunchy breaded chicken tenders add plenty of crunch to these chicken Caesar wraps without having to stuff croutons into a wrap. That’s not to say you couldn’t add them if you wanted to! The homemade caesar dressing, crisp romaine lettuce, and shaved parmesan cheese totally make these wraps unbelievable....