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Butternut Squash Pasta Salad Recipe

November 16, 2018 Leave a Comment

This make ahead, and crowd-pleasing side dish is another gem in a Thanksgiving spread. Or any gathering, really. Organic pasta tossed with fresh broccoli, cauliflower, roasted butternut squash and dressed with homemade ranch makes this salad taste absolutely incredible!

There is so much variety when it comes to pasta salads. You can never go wrong with a hearty pasta salad because it is loved by almost everyone. And variations are endless. Add any other ingredients you love to a bowl of pasta and it will surely taste great.

I usually enjoy salads with homemade oven toasted bread, but not with this salad. That would be a double duty on your tummy. This carby pasta salad substitutes the bread and is very filling on its own. Give it a try!

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Easy Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe

November 9, 2018 By Valya of Valya's Taste of Home 2 Comments

Growing up, butternut squash was not a common food that appeared on our table, so I was not accustomed to it. I didn’t want to try it for a while but decided to taste what the pear-looking melon fuss was all about. After I tried this roasted version of it, I fell in love with…

2018 Thanksgiving Giveaway!

November 1, 2018 By Valya of Valya's Taste of Home 82 Comments

I’m humbled and so thankful to God for each and every one of you my friends, readers, and followers. I’d like to take a special moment to directly address all of you and express my utmost gratitude. Your comments, emails have been very encouraging, inspiring and affirming to me. These daily blessings and kind words…

Easy Thanksgiving Appetizers

October 26, 2018 By Valya of Valya's Taste of Home 3 Comments

It’s that time of the year again, believe it or not, where we start planning our Thanksgiving menu! In today’s Easy Thanksgiving Appetizers post, I pieced together incredibly delicious and easy to make appetizers just for you my friends to help you ease your holiday feast planning and prep. To minimize the chaos, I love…

Instant Pot Chicken Split Pea Soup Recipe

October 19, 2018 By Valya of Valya's Taste of Home 6 Comments

What goes well with a chilly, fall day? A hearty bowl of steamy-hot soup! This Instant Pot Chicken Split Pea Soup Recipe is unique and fantastic. Its light, but also tastes rich and satisfying. It will also do a great job at keeping chills at bay and make you feel all warm and cozy inside….

Pumpkin Tiramisu Cake Recipe

October 12, 2018 By Valya of Valya's Taste of Home 6 Comments

Beautifully piped soft tasty frosting and the dusted cocoa powder give this cake a stunning look that's too good to pass up. When describing the taste of the cake, the first word that comes to mind is amazing! Your mouth waters just by the looks of it, and the taste won’t disappoint.

Who’s enjoying the pumpkin season? Here is another tasty pumpkin recipe for you’ll to adore! This Pumpkin Tiramisu Cake Recipe is the perfect segue into the colorful Fall season and all its delicious flavors! It is not overly sweet but is very fluffy, moist and delicious. It’s perfect for this time of the year because…

Make-Ahead Freezer Breakfast Burritos

October 5, 2018 By Valya of Valya's Taste of Home 8 Comments

These Make-ahead Breakfast Burritos are super easy to put together. It doesn't get any easier than just reheat and eat!

These Make-Ahead Breakfast Burritos are super easy to put together and brilliant for busy schedules. All the breakfast taste, zero-time spent cooking. It doesn’t get any easier than this: reheat and eat! They are wrapped in freezer paper which has a plastic lining inside that prevents food from freezer burns and allows it to be…

Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce Recipe

September 29, 2018 By Valya of Valya's Taste of Home 2 Comments

Making pizza sauce at home couldn’t be any easier! It’s even faster than running to the grocery store and much healthier. The taste of the two can’t be compared! This homemade pizza sauce is very close to the taste of the one that I previously bought from the store. The Ragu brand. Store bought sauce…

Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins (Video)

September 21, 2018 By Valya of Valya's Taste of Home 4 Comments

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These Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins are a must-bake fall treat! They are super moist, pillowy soft, fluffy, swirled with cheesecake batter, topped with pumpkin seeds and burst of the fall flavor. It’s hard not to reach out for a second! The BEST pumpkin muffins ever! If you’ve followed me for a while you know that I…

Instant Pot Vegetable Beef and Bean Soup Recipe

September 14, 2018 By Valya of Valya's Taste of Home 2 Comments

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What can be better than savoury bowl of warm soup during the fall season, especially made out of homegrown vegetables? It’s that time of the year again when days get cold and sweaters make a comeback, and we are more than ready to dive into a bowl of a warm and comforting bowl of soup….