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Don’t forget the Homemade Flour Tortillas to pile on all of that Chicken Fajitas or steak Fajitas goodness! We Love a sauce with a kick! Sizzling Fajitas is an extremely popular dinner at Mexican restaurants and always turns heads. However, I like to make my own with this bright fajita marinade recipe that packs a punch! Pour this marinade over your favorite protein for a flavorful Mexican dinner at home and you will instantly fall in love yourselves!...

Easy & Quick Eggless Pancakes Recipe Highlights I would never have thought it was possible to make pancakes without eggs. In fact, I always thought that the egg was the key ingredient for super-fluffy and delicious pancakes … I was sooo wrong! You won’t believe how good these pancakes are until you prepare them yourself. These egg-free pancakes are a BIG hit every single time! They are fluffy, easy and quick to make, require just a few simple ingredients, and are freezer-friendly....

Party perfect treats like Candy Corn Rice Krispie Treats and Monster Rice Krispie Treats are easy to whip up when you have rice Krispies on hand. Frankenstein Rice Krispies Treats are easy and SO cute! Cute Halloween Treats I love to make cute Halloween goodies like Monster Rice Krispies Treats or Pumpkin Oreos. I recently decided to make another rice krispie goodie and did Frankenstein instead of monsters! In fact, they are just as easy as the Monster treats, but even easier since you only have to use one color of candy melts....

Thanksgiving dinner isn’t complete without fresh cranberry sauce smothered on your Turkey, Dinner Rolls, and Best Mashed Potatoes. We Love It! I just love holidays. There’s nothing better than food and family and fresh cranberry sauce is a staple. Here’s why we love it: Quick. Ready in under 20 minutes! Simple. It requires few ingredients. Easily made ahead. It stores well in the fridge for several days. Flavor. Homemade cranberry sauce tastes so much better than canned sauce!...

Mini Fruit Pizzas were inspired by our original Fruit Pizza. It’s similar to a Fruit Tart, but with a Sugar Cookie crust. Our whole family loves this dessert! A Favorite Kid-Friendly Treat I’m sharing miniature versions of those gorgeous Fruit Pizzas you’ve probably seen before. Because these ones are individual-sized, they’re perfect to take to parties, summer BBQs, or just make for you and your family. Fruit Pizza Cookies consist of a Sugar Cookie base, and a sweetened cream cheese frosting with fresh fruit on top....

Fruit pies are absolutely delicious in the summertime when fruit is at its peak season, and this peach pie recipe is a must! If you like peachy desserts, you should also try Peach Dump Cake and Peach Crumb Bars! the sweetest pie Looking for an easy, delicious summer pie? This is it! Homemade Pie doesn’t need to be intimidating. With just a few simple steps, you’ll be able to make this juicy and fresh peach pie recipe in no time!...

How to make green tea Cook time – under 5 mins Serves – 1 Ingredients needed Green tea leaves- 1 tsp (available ready made) Water – 1 cup Honey to taste Fresh lemon juice to taste Method Heat 1 cup of water. Do not bring it to boiling point. Switch off before that stage. Strain the tea into a cup. Add honey and a few drops of lemon juice to taste....

If you like rich chocolatey cakes, you may also want to try Easy Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Bundt Cake or Flourless Chocolate Cake. A Chocolate Lover’s Dream I am a lover of all things chocolate. While I love white chocolate, I’m not opposed to a milk chocolate treat. When I need a chocolate cake, this Hershey’s chocolate cake is a must! Here’s what we love about it: Simple. The steps are few and yet the end result is finger-licking good!...

Homemade Eggless Marshmallow Fluff Recipe Highlights My daughter is a BIG fan of marshmallows, so she always wanted to try Marshmallow Fluff. Of course, the store-bought version has eggs in it, so I had to come up with a Homemade Eggless Marshmallow Crème recipe. I am so happy I did…this Homemade Eggless Marshmallow Crème is one of her all-time favorites! It’s stretchy, sticky, dense, and totally irresistible! This homemade egg-free marshmallow fluff is relatively easy to make with just a few ingredients....

After experiencing tomato sauce in Italy for the first time, I was blown away by the flavour difference between the Italian version and what I was used to eating at home. I knew then that I would have to start making it from scratch. Friends, this homemade tomato sauce recipe will change the way you make your pasta, pizza, even your tomato soup. You will want to spoon it from the pot right into your mouth, it’s just that good....

How are you guys doing? I know it’s been over 3 months that I have posted anything. With a new born and a 6 year old in the house life has been very hectic. I am slowly finding my way to get back to sharing wonderful recipes with you. Hopefully I will be more consistent in the near future . This is a forever pending post. It was supposed to be shared in 2017 but somehow couldn’t make it on the blog because of my pregnancy complications....

If you keep up with my blog, you know that I’m a quinoa fanatic. This wasn’t always the case, though! Before I REALLY knew how to cook quinoa, it always turned out soggy and bland. Then I learned that when you cook it the right way, it’s perfectly fluffy and flavourful. To make sure you don’t make the same mistakes I did, I put together this post for an in-depth look at quinoa—how to cook it, and also what it is and how to use it....

I knew I wanted to write this post about how to cook tofu after one of several incidences. The first was, the realization that Gav and I had been buying the wrong tofu (for over a year!), but my readers hadn’t been. The second was after buying the right tofu, that there would still be random friends who would say “I’ve tried tofu before – I hated it.” The third and final push to finally sit down and write this post was when I was told by a reader that they had no idea that they should press tofu and that I changed their entire outlook on tofu....

Why Serving Warm Food Matters! Let’s say you’re hosting Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas lunch, or maybe you’re in charge of the Halloween party food or bringing food to a potluck. Whatever the occasion, you probably worked hard following the perfect recipe you picked out to make a dish that you’re proud of and want people to enjoy, but by the time you serve it, it’s… COLD. There’s nothing worse! We want to keep food hot so it’s ready to enjoy....

If you haven’t tried crispy roasted chickpeas, now’s the time. A handful of these will actually keep your hunger at bay, but they’re so much more than just a snack—they’re a crunchy addition to salads, meal bowls, and even soups! The key to getting these chickpeas roasted to crispy perfection is ensuring that they are dry before going into the oven. Not pat lightly with a towel dry, but dry....

I use Evaporated Milk in many of my eggless desserts to add creaminess and richness, which sometimes is missing due to the lack of egg yolks. And one of the most asked questions I get is how it can be substituted, but in my opinion, it’s best to stick to what the recipe calls for. But don’t fret! Evaporated Milk is so easy to make, so you don’t need a replacement option or to make a run back to the store to buy some....

Pumpkin seeds are the best salty little snack ever, a fall harvest favorite along with Apple Chips! We Love To Roast Pumpkin Seeds! We’ve been roasting pumpkin seeds with the kids for as long as we can remember! We also did it as a family growing up. It’s one of the best holiday traditions and here’s why: Only 3 Ingredients! Seeds, butter, and salt make a delicious and healthy snack....

There are certain dessert recipes that bring back old memories, and this is one of them. I also remember my mom and grandma making Popcorn Balls, and especially Lemon Bars all the time when I was growing up. old fashioned Oatmeal Cookies Hello Lil’ Luna readers! It’s me Natalie, from Life Made Simple. Today I’m sharing these old fashioned iced oatmeal cookies. They taste a lot like my mother’s classic oatmeal cookies, only 100x better!...

From Orchard to Oven: Eggless Apple Recipes to Savor This Season! Fall is here, and that means it’s apple season! There’s nothing quite like the thrill of apple picking with family, filling your basket with crisp, juicy apples, and bringing home a treasure trove of possibilities. Whether you’re looking to bake a warm crisp, whip up a delicious cake, or create sweet treats, apples are the star of the show this time of year....