This year we have added a new cookie to our collection, and we are so excited for you to try them. These Christmas Monster Cookies are decorated with green and red M&M’s and holiday sprinkles plus white chocolate chips for a cute and eye-catching pop of color on the cookie platter! Plus the taste cannot be beaten! The flavor of chocolate plus peanut butter is an all-time favorite. For an added holiday twist on the classic flavors of monster cookies, we added in a touch of cinnamon too which goes so well with the sweet white chocolate and vanilla....

Is your soup season calling for more pumpkin? Try this pumpkin soup with maple bacon onions. With its symphony of rich, flavorful, and creamy goodness, it’s the perfect comfort food for the crisp autumn and winter evenings. Oil: use whatever you have on hand – olive oil or coconut oil work well. Yellow onion: one for the topping, and one for the soup. Ginger and garlic: for warm, aromatic flavors....

Banana Blueberry Cake We absolutely adore our beloved banana walnut cake so I was hesitant to make any changes to the recipe. But it’s blueberry season and I thought let’s give it a try! Thankfully, it was love at first bite. The addition of juicy blueberries together with lemon brought a burst of freshness and a delightful pop of color to the cake that wowed us all. And I am confident you are going to love it as well, not only the flavor but just how easy it is to make!...

For even more spooky inspiration, check out all of our Halloween recipes! Be aware: you won’t find any cute little Halloween ideas here. This is Halloween food for adults. Elegant Halloween dinner party menu ideas Did you make this? We love to see what you made! Tag @theendlessmeal or hashtag #theendlessmeal!

Complete the meal with a side of juicy baked pork chops or soy sauce chicken and some roasted broccoli. And if you love trying new rice recipes, also try our spicy Mexican rice! On top of the perfectly cooked, flavorful rice is a sprinkle of crispy garlic. This is big-time umami and truly takes this humble side dish to the next level. When you serve the rice, top it with some of the crispy garlic for a little bit of heaven on your plate....

This is the rice we serve with our salt and pepper fish, and pairs perfectly with any Asian or Indian-inspired dishes like chicken cabbage stir fry or sweet and spicy Asian eggplant. Butter – you can substitute for olive oil if you avoid dairy, or if that’s what you have on hand. Ginger and garlic – this potent combination makes amazingly flavorful rice! Stock – chicken or vegetable stock both work great....

Try our no yeast bread with herbs and cheese or our white cheddar gougères with smoke sea salt. These homemade grissini breadsticks are the exact opposite! They’re rich, buttery, and flavorful with a good amount of crunch. They make a delicious snack or appetizer on a charcuterie board with meats, cheeses, olives, and dips. They’re easy to make ahead of time for parties, and they freeze beautifully, too! It’s surprisingly easy to make this homemade grissini recipe, kids love them, and they always turn out great!...

These guacamole burgers are especially satisfying when paired with a hearty salad, dill french fries, or smoky roast potatoes. They make a quick and easy meal; perfect for serving at backyard barbecue parties, or as a satisfying weeknight dinner. We use our easy guacamole recipe for these burgers, which is simply avocados mashed with lime, garlic, and salt. You can use your favorite guacamole recipe or even store-bought in a pinch....

Sunflower Seed Butter Perhaps you are here because you or your child has a peanut or tree nut allergy or sensitivity. Or you are looking for an allergy-friendly option for school lunches and school snacks. You may be wanting to incorporate this nutritious seed easily into your toddler’s snack or breakfast. This creamy sunflower seed butter will satisfy all of your needs! Sure you can buy sunflower seed butter at the store BUT it’s so much more expensive and may not be readily available where you are....

When can babies eat quinoa? Quinoa can be offered to babies as soon as they’re ready to start solids, usually around 6 months. It’s important to remember that your baby is unique and that rather than going by the calendar, you need to make sure your baby is DEVELOPMENTALLY ready to start solids. If you’re unsure, be sure to grab my FREE handout! Health Benefits First, quinoa is actually a seed rather than a grain, it’s used as and substituted for grains because it’s cooked like one....

When to introduce Shrimp can be offered to babies as soon as they’re ready to start solids, usually around 6 months. It’s important to remember that your baby is unique and that rather than going by the calendar, you need to make sure your baby is DEVELOPMENTALLY ready to start solids. If you’re unsure, be sure to grab my FREE handout! Is shrimp safe for babies? Its chewy and rubbery texture makes it hard for babies to handle and can lead to choking....

Enjoy a smear of homemade butter on a slice of our whole wheat Irish soda bread or chocolate chip walnut banana bread. Sometimes we like to take shortcuts in the kitchen, but making homemade butter is so darn delicious that it’s worth the extra effort. It ranks among one of those worthy kitchen tasks along with homemade spice blends and chicken stock. It tastes so much better than store-bought that you may never go back to buying conventional butter again....

For more citrusy chicken recipes, try our lemon garlic chicken marinade, tangy lemon chicken, or lemon chicken orzo soup! It’s a bright and herby chicken dish that’s big on flavor, quick to make, and easy to clean up. Does it get any better? To make it, simply mix all the marinade ingredients together. Toss the chicken thighs in the marinade right in the baking dish, then bake it until it’s cooked golden....

If you like easy family recipes, also try out one-pot pasta with peas and bacon and our makeover pumpkin mac and cheese casserole. The flavorful sauce mixes with the rice to make it super cozy and delicious. Then the buttered croutons add the perfect crispiness to contrast the creamy rice situation. It’s pretty hard to resist. We make our tuna casserole sauce by thickening milk with cornstarch. It’s a little easier than using butter, flour, and milk – which is the way mom used to make it....

Ever tried brussels sprouts in a salad? Try our shaved brussels sprouts salad, roasted brussels sprouts caesar salad, or brussels sprouts salad with bacon, walnuts, and apricots. The thing about brussels sprouts, which is true for most vegetables, is you need to know how to cook them. Pan-searing or roasting them helps to bring out their sweetness and makes them much more enjoyable than the over-boiled ones you may remember as a kid....

For more delicious raspberry cocktail recipes, try our raspberry martini, raspberry mimosa, or raspberry mojito jello shooters! There are a lot of raspberry margarita recipes out there, some using syrups, liqueurs, and margarita mixes. We keep our recipe simple with just fresh fruit, tequila, lime juice, and agave syrup. While you don’t need any fancy syrups or equipment, you will need a blender for this recipe. We start by dipping the rim of the glass in a 1:1 mixture of sea salt and sugar to give it a sweet and salty rim....

If you love chickpeas, also try our chickpea pumpkin fritters, chickpea harissa soup, or flourless chickpea peanut butter cookies. Chickpeas are full of fiber and protein so we like to make a big batch for healthy snacking, too. They’re perfect for parties, road trips, movie nights, and so much more! They also make a great birthday, hostess, or holiday gift. Simply package them in a glass jar and tie a ribbon around it for a special DIY present!...

Complete the meal with some garlic parmesan croutons. And if you love easy soup recipes as much as we do, also try our chicken vegetable soup and our cozy celery soup! This recipe uses canned tomatoes as they’re the best year-round option. They’re also a pantry staple, so you likely have what it takes to make this soup in your kitchen right now. Bacon adds wonderful flavor to this tomato soup....

It’s loaded with Spanish flavors like chorizo, smoked paprika, and tasty Hojiblanca olives. If you’re looking for an easy brunch recipe, this is it. It can be assembled a day in advance so all you have to do is put it into the oven in the morning. You’ll love the combination of the flavorful chorizo, buttery European olives, melty cheese, and sourdough bread. It’s impossible to resist! We always have some on hand as they make a delicious (and healthy!...

Put on a pot of rice or make some cauliflower rice and the meal is complete. And if you love Thai curries, also try our Thai peanut curry and our Thai beef curry [convertkit form=1656505] The coconut milk curry sauce with garlic, ginger, and curry paste is creamy and flavorful. And ever so gently simmering the fish keeps it tender and delicate. How to make this Thai fish curry recipe Thai fish curry is so easy to make!...