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Skip to Recipe New Year is just few days away and this is my last recipe for this year.If you are throwing a bash to ring in the new year and looking for some inspiration for entertaining, I have got you covered with these Cheesy Beef Quesadillas. These Cheesy Beef Quesadillas are rich, festive, packed with bold, vibrant flavors and can turn any party into a true fiesta. These are also perfect for Taco Tuesday or a quick, easy, and simple dinner any day of the week! What is a Quesadilla? Originated in Mexico, quesadilla in its most basic form is a grilled crispy tortilla that is filled with meat or vegetables along with plenty of melted cheese. Well-seasoned ground beef, lots of gooey melted cheese and a crispy golden brown exterior-each bite is an explosion of flavor. Though they are good on their own, you can serve them hot and crispy with guacamole and simple tomato salsa for a complete Mexican meal. ...

Skip to Recipe We love freshly fallen snow and an overfilled stocking as much as the next person, but nothing can touch the distinct holiday feeling like a delicious Christmas cake with a cup of hot cocoa. Moist, fluffy orange-flavored cake that is studded with tart, juicy cranberries, this Orange Cranberry Bundt Cake makes a gorgeous centerpiece at the Christmas table and is a great festive holiday dessert. It's deliciously buttery, fluffy, and bursting with winter flavors. And, unlike other cakes, it doesn't require any buttercream or frosting. A simple glaze on top is enough to turn this simple bake into a stunner! The combination of orange and cranberry is a classic holiday flavor and for good reason! If you haven’t tried this amazing combination, you are missing out. This stunning cake beautifully highlights the natural flavors of both these seasonal fruits. The sweet flavor of the oranges is balanced by th...

Skip to Recipe The holiday season is packed with parties and family gatherings, and what I love the most is the appealing and indulgent appetizers that are served at them. However, sometimes it can be quite difficult to find healthy appetizers that won’t skimp on taste and at the same time won’t undo all of our fit eating choices! The recipe that I am sharing today is full of flavors and nutritional goodness. These Classic Deviled eggs are filled with a rich and creamy filling and finished off with a pinch of paprika and flavorful chives!They are a delightful addition to any gathering and are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser! Why are they called Deviled Eggs? The roots of the modern deviled egg recipe can be traced to ancient Rome, where the wealthy would be served boiled eggs seasoned with spicy sauces before the main meal. Traditionally made with mayonnaise, mustard, and paprika, deviled eggs are devilishly deli...

Skip to Recipe It is December and the holiday season is fast approaching. I love this time of the year when it is snowy and cold outside, and I am indoors baking up some delicious cookies with holiday tunes playing in the background. The heavenly aroma of cookies baking in the oven while I rewatch my favorite holiday movie is enough to soothe and calm down my mind. Linzer cookies are a holiday classic. Nutty, buttery cookies filled with your favorite jam and dusted with powdered sugar make for a gorgeous and decadent treat. With their snow-like dusting of confectioners' sugar and glistening red raspberry jam filling, these will surely bring on all the festive holiday vibes! What are Linzer Cookies? The Linzer cookie, believed to have originated in the city of Linz, is inspired by Linzertorte, one of the most famous and beloved confections in Austria. The cookies are like mini versions of the torte, which are made with...