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Skip to Recipe Most days you will find us starting our day with a sweet meal, like Healthy Morning Glory Muffins , Easy and Healthy Homemade Granola , Tiramisu Chia Seed Pudding and Healthy Apple Cinnamon Muffins. However, once in a while, we switch things up and opt for savory bites. If you too want to opt out of sweet ways and start the day with a hearty, savory make-ahead breakfast, this is the recipe for you! These Hash Brown Egg Cups are pretty much exactly what they sound like. Hash brown cups that are filled with eggs, cheddar, bacon and veggies and then cooked in the oven. Why this Recipe Works Healthy: Packed with protein and veggies, these are a nutritious way to start your day. Easy customizable: These cups can be easily customized to suit your own tastes and preferences. You can add whatever diced veggies and meat y

Skip to Recipe Welcome back! Hopefully, you enjoyed the Christmas season with your family and friends and indulged in all the festive food. The glitz and the shimmer of the holiday have passed, and it is time to gear up for this new year with energy, zest, and a happy body. Right after the holidays, I always crave meals that are simple and light and don’t require slaving away in the kitchen for hours. When that happens, I turn to some of my favorite healthy soup recipes like this one. A hearty, comforting, elegant garlic-flavored soup that has the goodness of leeks, creaminess of potatoes and is topped with homemade croutons. Guaranteed to satisfy your soup cravings any wintery night. This Creamy Potato, Leek and Garlic Soup is wonderful served as an appetizer or entree with a generous pile of golden homemade croutons. I also recommend some fresh crusty bread and butter on the side for a complete meal. More Reason

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

Skip to Recipe The holiday season is about to begin, which means it is time to party with our near and dear ones. Christmas involves a lot of prep, especially when you're hosting. Amidst all the gifts-wrapping, and decorating the Christmas tree, the last thing you want is to be stressed over ridiculously difficult recipes. That's where this easy appetizer comes into play! When it comes to holiday appetizers, nothing is as classic as Pigs in a Blanket. Delicious mini smokies are wrapped in flaky, buttery puff pastry dough and baked to perfection. They are one of my favorite snacks when hosting a party along with some of my other favorites such as Crispy Parmesan Potato Stacks , Brie Raspberry Bites and Easy Garlic Parmesan Knots. Why is it called Pigs in a Blanket? Sounds funny, doesn’t it? The term “pigs in a blanket” typically refers to hot dogs, in this case, mini cocktail smok