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This glorious, minty, green concoction was originally introduced at McDonald’s in 1970 and has been a hit ever since because of its sheer delicious flavor. You all know I am a smoothie lover, so I wanted to take this traditionally high fat dessert and turn it into something you can enjoy as a nutritious snack or treat. Ingredients this shake has: Milk (can use almond milk, coconut milk, oat milk, etc) Avocado Baby spinach Yogurt (can use a dairy free alternative Banana Peppermint extract (or can sub fresh mint if you have it!...

It’s hard to believe me when people in the food world always call their recipe the best, but these are an exception! They are super soft and chewy cookies made with fresh lemon juice, white chocolate chips and a simple lemon glaze are full of lemon flavor and turn out perfect every time! This cookie recipe is one of the rare cookies on my site that calls for softened butter and room temperature ingredients....

Yes, I said it and I mean it! Any time I have a family dinner or friends come over, this is the salad I love to make. It has all the textures and flavors you’re looking for in a salad and it’s unique compared to most salads thanks to the snap peas, bulgur and delicious homemade dressing. But I get it if you’re not a fan of kale, (err, like my husband!...

Is there anything more satisfying than enjoying a hot stir-fried noodle dish like pad see ew and an iced cold glass of Thai tea? I don’t think so either. What is pad see ew? Pad see ew translates to “fried (with) soy sauce” and is a Chinese-influenced stir-fried noodle dish popularized from Thailand. Just like pad thai, pad see ew is a street food staple and you’ll see many Youtube videos featuring Thai cooks whipping up these flying noodles in a quick flurry....

For those who don’t know…I live in California and it’s September 4th and I’m publishing a PUMPKIN recipe. No, it doesn’t FEEL like Fall in Fresno, California yet. But – YES, you can still find me baking pumpkin goodies from Sept – basically January! #SorryNotSorry 🙂 Growing up, my Grammie often bought Entenmann’s Pound Cake. I remember coming home from school and it was 1 of 3 things: Chocolate Pudding, her homemade bread rolls, or Entenmann’s Pound Cake....

Quinoa is full of protein and I love it for its yummy, nutty flavor. It is also rich in iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, potassium and B-vitamins. It is a great alternative for rice if you’re looking to switch things up or if you are gluten free or sensitive. I love adding quinoa into my eggs for breakfast as well or quinoa is a great way to bulk up salads too!...

Like, I know my honey cookies and cinnamon roll cookies talk a big game too but I’m telling you these cookies are a total game changer! They’re made with brown butter, soft caramels, mini semi-sweet chocolate chips and love in every bite. You of course cannot forget the flaky sea salt (maldon is our favorite) on top! These Cookies Are… Easy to make (no stand mixer required!) Soft and luscious Full of creamy, melted caramel Chewy and perfectly salted A total baking-win!...

We are now at the best time of the year to enjoy the sweet and juicy natural flavors of fresh strawberries and I am soo excited! But this just isn’t any old salad that you dump out of a bag. And also no judgement towards store-bought salads because I 100% believe they definitely have their time and place! But, I absolutely love making a good homemade salad that’s full of fresh ingredients and a homemade salad dressing....

I am going to explain two such alternative options: tamari and coconut aminos. If you are unfamiliar with those two sauces, you’ve come to the right place. What Is tamari? Contrary to popular belief, tamari is not the same condiment as soy sauce. Soy sauce was developed in Ancient China thousands of years ago under the name ‘Chiang’. Since then, many other countries have appropriated the sauce while offering their own unique versions....

Like the title says, this soup is actually good. This soup is far from blah and full of feel good flavors. If you need a little rebalance from some over indulgence my Homemade Vegetable Soup is the answer. Or if you need to sneak in more healthy, fresh veggies into your families meals, this recipe will do the trick because it’s packed with veggies! Other feel-good soups I love are Butternut Squash Soup and Instant Pot Chicken Taco Soup....

Now that I have little experience with the zucchini I am brainstorming all types of vegetables to spiral…beets, sweet potatoes, carrots, butternut squash, jicama, and potatoes. It is making me excited just thinking about all of the possibilities that come to mind! I will certainly be posting more and more recipes with different spiralized vegetables and even spiralized combos. Plus, I just purchased the Inspiralized Cookbook by Ali Maffucci and I am SO excited for it to come in the mail!...

Goodbye January…Hello February!! February is American Heart Month which means Mission Avocados have reason to show off this month…they’re sporting some new ink in the form of the American Heart Association Heart-Check Mark announcing to consumers to #CheckMeOut. To celebrate, I’ve made 2 heart healthy recipes for you all with the focus on avocado! Many people realize avocados contain the “good” kind of fat (unsaturated) and not the “bad” kind (saturated)....

It’s been so fun having my #MuffinMonday series here on Kroll’s Korner this year! I have some many yummy muffin recipes up my sleeve for the rest of 2019 too! We like to keep things interesting with breakfast around here. It’s so easy to fall into the habit of having the same few breakfast favorites, but the variety of nutrients and versatility eggs provide makes breakfast fun! Did you know…....

This post has been sponsored by USA Rice. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that keep Kroll’s Korner running! When crispy, golden brown, stuffed flour tortillas are bound with gooey cheese, shredded chicken, and rice you can’t really go wrong. They are easy to make, and they outshine most quesadillas I’ve ordered out at restaurants. If you’re in the mood for other Mexican-inspired recipes check out my Southwest Chicken Rice Bowls, Green Chicken Enchilada Soup, and Spicy Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers!...

They are tiny, bite-sized, festive little morsels of FUN! Paired with my favorite buttercream frosting and festive sprinkles, they are an easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing dessert for Christmas time. These Christmas Sugar Cookie Bites are the latest in my Holiday Cookie Series! (Check out my Soft & Chewy Sugar Cookies and Pumpkin Pie Cookies, too, if you haven’t yet.) For some non-cookie holiday baking inspiration, check out my Peppermint Brownies, Chai Latte Pumpkin Pie, and Cranberry Bliss Bars for more of my faves!...

My mom shared with me that this was a recipe my dad fell in love with one year when she made it for him on Valentines Day. Ever since then, we’ve been making it for weeknight dinners! We are big fans of easy chicken recipes, like this pesto stuffed chicken, healthy orange chicken, and these baked sesame chicken strips. But I’ve never made anything like this recipe with dried fruit!...

All our favorite things wrapped into a new way of preparing egg so that it comes out super fluffy and tender, why not? Read below to get more ideas on how to top your new breakfast favorite. What is this popular grated egg toast on TikTok? With over 300,000 likes on TikTok, it’s not hard to understand why grated egg toast is appealing to watch and eat. And it’s all thanks to TikToker, Sara Thomas-Drawbaugh of Healthyishfoods....

Slow cooker or crock pot meals are a simple way to impress others and they make they chef look GOOD. That is always a win/win situation if you ask me! We also can’t stop eating this slow cooker chicken pot pie soup. It’s so warming and cozy. This four bean spicy crockpot chili is a reader-favorite for good reason. It’s packed with flavor & fills you right up! And of course you can never go wrong with a classic like chicken noodle soup....

This version is even better than the Taco Bell Mexican Pizzas and super simple to make! Some of my other favorite Mexican dishes include my Green Chicken Enchilada Soup, Ground Turkey Black Bean Enchiladas, and Sheet Pan Nachos. Ingredients you’ll need: (For the full recipe, scroll down to the recipe card below) Ground Beef Taco Seasoning Refried Beans Flour Tortillas Hot Sauce (or red enchilada sauce) Shredded Cheese Your favorite toppings: diced tomatoes, green onions, olives, sour cream, etc....

Distilled white vinegar White vinegar is one of the most commonly used types of vinegar because of its flavor, high acidity, and multitasking abilities. You can not only use it for brining chicken or pickling cucumbers and other veggies, but it can also be used as a household cleaner. While distilled white vinegar is very accessible and can be found in many US grocery stores for an affordable price, there are also other variants of vinegar that taste different and can be harder to find....