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Vanilla Cream Filled Muffins Recipe So I am a huge fan of dessert for breakfast. Vanilla Cream Filled Muffins RecipeHow to Make These Tasty Homemade MuffinsGet the Recipe You’ll also sign up to get new recipes in your inbox. Δ Cake never tastes better than it does first thing in the morning. That’s my truth. So obviously, I am all about doughnuts…or donuts…whatever. It’s somehow an acceptable breakfast food. Like, if you ask what’s for breakfast and I’m all, “oh just a slice of cake”, you’re probably thinking, “dude, what a fatty”....

This vegan cinnamon roll recipe was actually a friend’s grandmother’s recipe that I turned vegan and adapted to reflect the Food By Maria flair. And one of the best parts of this recipe is that it’s really fun to make with your friends, family, and kids because, at the end of the day, I need someone to share the goodness with. ❤️ Why You’ll Love Vegan Cinnamon Rolls Sticky & Gooey: A cinnamon bun should be ooey and gooey, that’s why these are also called sticky buns....

What is cilantro? Did you know that the cilantro herb is actually… coriander? “Cilantro” is actually Spanish for the word coriander. However, in the United States, they aren’t one and the same. We refer to the seeds of the coriander plant as “coriander,” while the leaves and stems are dubbed “cilantro.” Other countries call it all coriander, though they may differentiate between the leaf and seed portions by referring to the seeds as “coriander seeds....

Chili is a delicious meal on its own, served with side dishes, or enjoyed on top of other things (chili dogs anyone??). No matter how you enjoy your chili, it’s always a hit! So if you are cooking up some tasty chili, here are a round up of delicious recipes for side dishes to serve with your chili along with some fun ideas for how to serve the chili!...

I am a frosting girl. That’s me. Hi. Quick and Easy Whipped Nutella Frosting RecipeMy Favorite Hazelnut Frosting For DessertsGet the Recipe I can’t be on your team if you have ever uttered the words, that’s “too sweet” or, “I scraped the frosting off”. Just no. Quick and Easy Whipped Nutella Frosting Recipe My people ask for a corner piece…an extra rose (or two). My people eat the frosting first…you know, to make sure it’s the RIGHT kind of frosting....

Why you’ll love this vanilla cake: Minimal Ingredients: This recipe only takes 8 simple ingredients to make Short Prep: Prep this in only 30-minutes and have it ready in under 1.5 hours Versatile: Decorate this cake however you please, make it vegan too if you choose (see notes) Ingredient Notes: Pastry Flour: For this recipe I used Bob’s Red Mill Unbleached Pastry Flour. This flour is low protein milled from soft white wheat and makes it ideal for tender baked goods like pastries, pie dough, or this vanilla cake because it makes it oh-so-fluffy!...

Hey there, fruity explorers! Are you ready to venture into the wild world of fruits that start with the elusive letter “V”? From the classic velvety velour of a velvety peach to the dazzling violet hues of a vibrant violet fig, we’ve got a juicy lineup of 13 “V” fruits with photos that’ll make your taste buds tingle! Vaccarese Grapes Vaccarese Grapes prove our point about the oddity of these fruits starting with V....

Millennial or not, you’ve probably had an avocado or guacamole at some point. These little fruits sky-rocketed in popularity in the last 10 years, much of that due to avocado toast. But did you know there are different types of avocados other than the infamous Hass? Each avocado has its own unique traits and characteristics. During my avocado recipe week, I went a little overboard learning about types of avocados so I’m excited to finally share the knowledge with all you other avocado-obsessed souls!...

We can think of plenty of reasons to crave a list of green fruits. Maybe you’re planning a festive display for Christmas or St. Patrick’s Day, or perhaps you’re looking to optimize your health with the “Eat the Colors of the Rainbow” approach. Types of Green Fruits There are virtually thousands of types of green fruits out there. Here are the 53 most popular green fruits you may encounter! a....

Hello my friends. It’s Saturday and I just wanted to pop in and chat for a few minutes! This summer has been a blur. Honestly. When do the LAZY DAYS start?? We got back from vacation last week and I have been playing catch up ever since! We went to Naples, Florida with some dear friends and had such a great time… Here’s us on the 4th… My little guy was able to perfect his belly flop… And my other kiddo let creepy lizards crawl on his face....

Please don’t be scared. Or don’t be that person who says “eew, bacon in dessert”. Just stay with me for a few seconds. I PROMISE you the bacon in the crumble is just enough to make it interesting.. it’s not like “OMG BACON”…it’s like, “Oh how nice, is that bacon?” This cake is seriously amazing. The dark chocolate cake is like a soft sponge cake, the frosting is creamy-dreamy and the bacon-pecan crumble is ridiculous....

*I am excited to have developed this recipe in partnership with Bob’s Red Mill. I have used their products for years, and love getting the opportunity to collaborate. All opinions expressed are my own. I know you guys love a good muffin. I know that because I love a good muffin…and sometimes even a bad muffin. Life is hard sometimes, don’t judge me. Muffins are a perfect little single serving cake, that is totally acceptable as breakfast food because there is no frosting....

I love creating recipes that are healthy, simple to gather, and delicious at the same time. This Sour Apple Smoothie Recipe is packed with nutrition and is exploding with flavors that come from fresh ingredients. Freshly blanched spinach leaves, the tart and sour flavor from fresh green apple, mild sweetness from the fennel seeds, banana, and pitted dates- all these blended together with soy milk is indeed a refreshing drink for any time of the day....

Published 7/16/2023 • Updated 3/17/2024 I’m salivating thinking about eating this black bean and corn salad paired next to cilantro lime chicken or grilled shrimp and a homemade grapefruit margarita. It’s our go-to salad when we have leftover corn on the cob. Our recipe can be made with fresh corn, canned corn, or frozen corn and only takes 10 minutes to prepare. Mix everything together in a bowl and you’ve got the most crowd-pleasing salad ready to go....

one pot Black-eyed Peas BIRYANI soaked karamani cooked in coconut milk the best flavorful one-pot, protein-rich pressure cooker spicy pulao. Perfect for a weekday meal. It is also a tasty main course for get together, dinner parties, etc. Soak karamani Soaking lobia overnight helps for perfect cooking. If you forget to soak overnight, soak in hot water for at least 4 hours till they turn the soft press. If black-eyes peas are not soaked well, they might not cook properly....

Origin and History Blueberry: Blueberries are small, round, sweet, and highly nutritious berries that belong to the Vaccinium genus. They are native to North America and have a rich history intertwined with indigenous cultures. Blueberries may have been the first fruits eaten by early people following the last ice age. Native Americans have certainly been consuming blueberries for centuries as both a food source and in medicinal practices.The development of cultivated blueberries began in the early 1900s through the collaboration of Elizabeth White and USDA botanist Frederick Coville....

Yep, I’m still on cookies. I guess it must be that time of the year…you know holiday baking season and all? Wait, that hasn’t started yet? Oh. Kay. Well, I am on cookies, which means for sure come December when everyone else is making cookies I’ll inevitably be making pie. Or cake. Or brownies. Sorry. It’s a hard knock life. These are Brookie Cookies. Which actually is sort of a redundant name....

Actually, I have bought none of the required Thanksgiving Day foods. There is nary a sweet potato to be found at my home. I do, however, have plenty of Runts…and Pop Tarts…and Hot Pockets. Do you think I could get away with serving those for Thanksgiving dinner? Tomorrow when I food shop I am sure that I will get stuck buying a frozen turkey that I will stress out about until the moment of preparation....

I’m waiting for the lazy days of summer to arrive. Do you know where they are? Because I am waiting for them. I even have a bottle of wine to share with them. Please tell me they are coming. Please? I am ready for the lounging and the sun tanning and magazine reading. I am ready for all the lazy. Please! Having my kids home from school is wonderful…that’s what I am supposed to say, right?...

Moist Buttermilk Cake With Creamy Vanilla Frosting Today I’m sharing a super simple Buttermilk sheet cake, and one of my go-to desserts for potlucks and parties. My buttermilk sheet cake is ridiculously moist, buttery, and tender. I can almost guarantee that there won’t be a slice left whenever you serve it! Moist Buttermilk Cake With Creamy Vanilla FrostingWhat You’ll NeedHow to Make Buttermilk Sheet CakeTips for SuccessVariation Ideas Storage InstructionsDoes This Freeze Well?...