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Light and fluffy lemon cupcakes topped with a richly decadent, but light enough to enjoy raspberry lemon buttercream that uses fresh lemons, lemon zest, and fresh raspberries. The combination plus baking hacks takes box mix cupcakes and elevates them to be better than the box, and your new family favorite. I picked everything I needed up at Save-A-Lot food stores, which meant I got great deals and even better produce! They have great private label products and brands, as well as national brands. I love using the Save-A-Lot private label cake mixes, which work perfectly for these cupcakes, and are cost efficient and delicious. I usually use the Ginger Evans brand, which is amazing. I used it several times when testing this recipe, but must have cleaned them out because when I went back, there were no white cake mixes left. But keep in mind the Ginger Evan’s white cake mix works great here. Ingredients 1 box White Cake Mix (16.25 ounces) 1/2 cup butter, melted 3 eggs 1 1/4 cup milk 1 Tbs...

This is an easy summer recipe; the dressing and salad ingredients can be prepped well ahead of time and just tossed together before serving. The chicken is best when it’s been marinated so it can be made ahead of time too and of course the Garlic Parmesan flatbreads take only seconds to make. This creamy Caesar salad dressing uses mayo as a base (use light mayonnaise works perfectly in this recipe too) makes for a quick twist on a classic salad. In fact, this will easily become your favorite summer salad being quick and easy to make and absolutely loaded with flavor. One of the best parts of this grilled chicken caesar salad is the garlic parmesan Flatbreads.  When eating any caesar salad, I love to have a wrap of some sort to scoop up the crisp lettuce and toppings and eat it almost taco style.  I always save a piece of my flatbread to scoop out any dressing left in the bottom of the bowl along with any bits of parmesan cheese! INGREDIENTS 8 chicken tenders 2 Tablespoons Oliv...

I’m guessing we all know the benefits of eating more salmon, for example, it’s full of healthy fats, protein-packed and, in general, a good choice for our bodies and minds. I’m not a nutritionist, but you don’t need a health degree to know that choosing a salmon burger over a beef burger might just be a good thing to do for ourselves. Maybe not all the time (because beef has a place, too), but sometimes, when a burger craving hits, it’s nice to switch things up, if not for our health than for our taste buds. It’s good to keep things fresh and surprising. INGREDIENTS FOR THE AVOCADO MAYO 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 1 teaspoon chopped cilantro Juice of 1 small lime 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 small avocado, pitted, peeled and chopped FOR THE BURGERS 1 pound salmon fillet, skin removed and finely chopped (see note) 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro 1 teaspoon lime zest 2 teaspoons olive oil 4 hamburger buns (see note) Green leaf lettuce...

Baked Broccoli Fritters are vegan, gluten-free and perfect for someone on a candida diet. They were a huge hit in my home! They tasted just right and my husband enjoyed them very much. I used flaxseed and chickpea flour as binders and must say that they worked very well in this recipe. They were not crumbly at all and I didn’t have to use any additional liquid after I washed the broccoli. I didn’t steam the broccoli beforehand because broccoli cooks very fast, so I process the raw broccoli in the food processor. I don’t like to fry my food so I use a little oil then I cover the skillet after I turn the fritters and allow to cook on low. Have you tried using a ceramic non-stick pan? I have one for over a year now but it is now sticking so I had to revert to my faithful Stainless Steel Skillet, which doesn’t cause my food to stick.  Try baking these fritters instead on 400 degrees preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, turning halfway.  You can make your own chickpea flour by p...

Tiramisu means “pick me up”, “cheer me up” or “lift me up”) and it’s a coffee-flavored Italian dessert. It is made of ladyfingers dipped in coffee, layered with a whipped mixture of eggs, sugar, and creamy mascarpone cheese and flavored with cocoa. The recipe has been adapted into many varieties of cakes and other desserts. My original tiramisu cheesecake went viral on Pinterest. It’s a beautiful, extremely decadent cake but it takes quite some time to make. Wouldn’t you want an easier, quicker version of it? Of course, you would. So here it is a no-bake tiramisu cheesecake. If it still looks complicated, trust me it’s not! You’ll love how easy it is to make it and you will make it over and over again, of that I’m sure! I can’t emphasize enough how insanely delicious this cake is but maybe this will convince you: my daughter who is currently on a diet (and unlike her mother, she has a crazy self-control because who diets when they’re already skinny?) got mad at me for offering her a pi...

Chocolate fudge round sandwich cookies were a staple snack in my house growing up. It’s not very often my whole family likes the same food, but these were the exception. Fudgy, chocolate-y, delicious. Not much there not to like. Oh, wait, maybe the trans fats and empty calorie ingredients they’re made of? Why do bad for you things taste so good! Well, now good for you things can taste good, too! Like, seriously. When I was testing out this recipe I couldn’t believe how fudgy they were. My immediate thought was, “Did I accidentally use a chocolate bar instead of cocoa powder? Did I forget I already added the sweetener and add it twice?”. My mouth and tummy just couldn’t believe they were healthy. And it only got better from there because I stuffed a decadent chocolate creme in the middle. A creme that is made without trans fats, which are the worst type for your health. Instead, you’re getting unsaturated fats which can actually reduce the risk of heart disease. All thanks to the avocad...

Iced Chocolate Latte… absolutely delicious and easy to make. All you need for this is brewed coffee, you’re suppose to brew it twice but if you don’t want to brew it twice ,you can add 1 Teaspoon of instant coffee to the coffee you brewed one time to make it stronger. Coffee, sugar, chocolate syrup, milk and ice cubes and your on your way to having a refreshing delicious drink. If you want to take it up a notch, put a splash of coffee liquor in the latte! Sit back, relax and Enjoy! Ingredients A tall glass filled with ice 1/2 cup brewed coffee 2 Tablespoons sugar A good squirt of chocolate syrup 1/4 - 1/2 cup of whole milk as much or as little as you like Whipped Cream Cinnamon 1 Teaspoon Instant coffee optional, if your not brewing twic Instructions Brew the coffee, then brew again. If you don't want to brew it again you can add 1 Teaspoon of instant coffee to the coffee you brewed once to make it stronger. Add the sugar, syrup and milk to the coffee, stir well. Pour over the ice ...

Who doesn’t love a good chocolate cake – I made this yesterday and it was gone in no time!  If you’re after a no fuss recipe then this Thermomix Chocolate Cake is perfect for any occasion.  I love how easy it is to throw everything together and mix for a couple of minutes in the bowl then its ready for baking. It tastes lovely with just a sprinkling of icing sugar over the top or you could smother it high with chocolate icing, whatever takes your fancy! This Thermomix Chocolate Cake is the perfect teatime treat that will please everyone If your after some more chocolate goodness in your life then these recipes will have you covered:- Ingredients 175 g butter, softened 175 g caster sugar 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 175 g self raising flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 tablespoons cocoa powder Instructions Preheat the oven to 180 C (160 C fan forced) and line a cake tin with baking paper. Weigh the butter and sugar into the bowl and mix for 20 sec/speed 4. Scrape down the bo...

I can't think of a better way to spend a lazy morning than in my pajamas writing recipes and making up batches and batches of pancakes. I decided to finally give quinoa flour a try. I had been balking at the price, but then realized it costs about the same as almond flour, so why not? Quinoa is a great way to start the day with its excellent combination of protein, carbohydrates and fiber. It's also gluten-free and great for fructose malabsorption. So it was decided: Pancakes! I was surprised at the lack of quinoa flour pancake recipes out there. It was apparent I would have to come up with my own recipe. Although my husband isn't sure he likes the taste of quinoa in the morning, I really like these pancakes. They are soft and fluffy and hold together surprisingly well, but you do have to like quinoa to like these pancakes. I did my best to mask the distinctive quinoa flavor by adding vanilla and cinnamon, but my husband still isn't a fan. Hrmph. Well, I guess I will ju...

My family LOVED this Italian Beef and Rice Skillet! I basically took the same idea as my Mexican Beef and Rice Skillet and switched up the flavor profiles for another unique and delicious dinner. I wasn’t necessarily going for an “Italian” flavor profile when I set out to switch up this dish, but when I started playing around with different liquids and veggies to add, it all just fell into place. Ingredients 1/2 onion, diced 1 lb. ground beef 1 (14.5 oz) can Italian diced tomatoes 1 1/2 cups frozen mixed veggies (peas and carrots) 3/4 cup uncooked white rice 2 cups beef broth 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp garlic salt 1/2 tsp dried basil 1/2 tsp pepper 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese Instructions Brown the ground beef and onion in a large skillet until no longer pink, drain any excess fat. Return skillet to stove top and add in the tomatoes, mixed veggies, rice, beef broth, oregano, garlic salt, basil and pepper. Stir until combined and bring to a light boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, ...