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Last updated on September 10, 2026 (originally published on January 10, 2024). In the evolving landscape of weight management, the emergence of medications approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of chronic weight management marks a significant shift.   While these drugs have been applauded for their effectiveness in appetite … Read more

Vegan Peanut Butter Chips – Healthy & Homemade!

Vegan peanut butter chips are easy to make at home, without all the artificial ingredients! Why I love these vegan peanut butter chips You only need 3 ingredients. They are completely delicious and literally MELT in your mouth! The entire recipe takes under a minute to make, with gluten free, dairy free, and sugar free … Read more

High-Protein Wendy’s Frosty (Copycat Recipe)

This high-protein Wendy’s Frosty copycat is thick, creamy and just as chocolatey as the original, but packs 28 grams of protein. It blends up in just minutes with a blender, no special equipment or freezing required. A Wendy’s Frosty is one of the few fast food items I have real nostalgia for. Growing up it … Read more

Invisible Apple Cake | The Recipe Critic

This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my disclosure policy. This invisible apple cake is a little magical! Paper-thin apple slices are coated in a simple, lightly spiced batter, then layered in a loaf pan and baked into a tender, custard cake. Such a delicious … Read more

Love & Lemons Cooking Club – September!

Join the Love & Lemons Cooking Club Challenge this month! It’s easy to enter, and one lucky winner will receive a prize. Find all the details below. Our Cooking Club is a fun way to celebrate the Love & Lemons community of readers. The concept is super simple—each month, I choose a recipe. You make … Read more

Pickled Beets Recipe – Love and Lemons

This pickled beets recipe is easy to make with a simple apple cider vinegar brine. Sweet and tangy, the beets are great on salads, sandwiches, and more! These quick pickled beets are so good that I like to eat them straight from the jar. Roasted, then pickled in a simple brine made from apple cider vinegar, … Read more

Tempeh Bacon – Plant-Based on a Budget

This site uses affiliate links and I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Make sweet and smoky maple tempeh bacon in just 20 minutes with simple ingredients. It’s crisp, protein and fiber-dense, & perfect for breakfast, BLTs, & more! Why you’ll love this family favorite recipe! Tempeh bacon is a vegan … Read more

Dill Pickle Chicken Salad – Mel’s Kitchen Cafe

This dill pickle chicken salad is incredible! Creamy and flavorful with just the right amount of crunch. It’s perfect served as sandwiches or as a dip. Take classic chicken salad up a notch with this dill pickle version. It’s zesty and crunchy and so, so delicious. It makes the best simple, fresh dinner and is … Read more