Psst, These 20 Dessert Recipes Are Loaded With Herbs

Heather Sage
Jan 26, 2015

It’s time to think outside of the dinnertime box and start using that bunch of herbs sitting in your fridge for something a little more indulgent. Get dessert (yes, dessert) in on the fresh-from-the-garden fun with these 20 sweet recipes. From frozen treats to cookies, these desserts all benefit from having some of our fave leafy seasonings mixed right in. Each goes beyond the expected mint to create all-new experiences for your taste buds. Scroll on through to be herb-mazed.

1. Flourless Chocolate Cake With Herbes de Provence: Homemade pepita pralines and a pour of bittersweet ganache scented with herbes de Provence lend this rich cake a slightly savory finishing flourish. (via Dinex Design)

2. Tarragon and Mint Ice Cream: You don’t even need a churn to whip up this creamy four-ingredient ice cream. An alternate, coconut-milk-based recipe is also included for those who eschew dairy (though you’ll need some extra equipment to make it). (via Golubka)

3. Peach Basil Galette With Whole Wheat Almond Crust: The almost minty, anise aroma of minced basil works beautifully with sweet summer peaches and a nutty crust in this gorgeous galette. (via The Kitchen Paper)

4. Apricots and Herbed Strawberries With Angel Food Cake: Top slices of store-bought angel food cake with the tantalizing blend of grilled, honey-sweetened apricots and macerated strawberries mixed with mint and just a hint of rosemary. It’s a delightful twist on the usual strawberry shortcake. (via Chow)

5. Rosemary Shortbread Bars With Dark Chocolate: Enjoy this tasty duo of buttery, rosemary shortbread and a chocolate wafer with your next cuppa tea. (via Buttered Up)

6. Herb Beignets: Served with a schmear of garlic butter and a sprinkle of Parmesan, these are far from your ordinary New-Orleans-style beignets coated in powdered sugar. (via Jane’s Adventures in Dinner)

7. Bay Laurel Pound Cake: Turn slices of this tender pound cake upside down to reveal a surprise herbal element: Bay leaves that are baked right into the bottom. (via Family Style Food)

8. Cherry Thyme Clafoutis (Gluten-Free): Made with almond flour, this grain-free cherry clafoutis — kind a of like a large, custardy baked pancake — is terrific for breakfast or dessert. (via Veggies and Gin)

9. Apple and Rosemary Mini Pies: Adding a few pinches of rosemary to this hand pie filling offers a delightful counterpoint to the sweet, caramel-y apples. (via Kitchen Highlights)

10. Lemon Verbena Ricotta Donuts With Blackberry Sauce: After you enjoy dipping these sweet fritters into a tangy blackberry-Greek-yogurt sauce, you may just want a whole dozen for yourself. (via Mr. Aplenglow)

11. Lemon Basil Yogurt Cake: Upon first glance, it’s easy to mistake this beaut for a lime-zest-flecked cake. But lime-flavored it is not. Instead, a bumper crop of minced basil and another citrus fruit reigns supreme: lemon. (via The Woks of Life)

12. Chocolate Orange Basil Brownies: As if fudgy brownies weren’t already delicious — folding in chopped walnuts, basil and a few dashes of orange oil takes each square to the next level. (via Some the Wiser)

13. Lemon Rosemary Sorbet: Rosemary-infused syrup adds depth to every scoop of this sweet-sour sorbet. (via A Brown Table)

14. Roberta’s Parsley Cake: Bookmark this very green, food-color-free cake for St. Patrick’s Day. (via Food52)

15. Chicken and Waffles Cake: Every layer of this moist buttermilk cake, down to the fried chicken garnish, is loaded with flavor. It’s hard to say whether the maple buttercream or spicy sage caramel sauce is the real star. Guess you’ll have to be the judge of that… (via Glazed and Confused)

16. Sweet Corn Cilantro Ice Cream: Cool off with sweet corn ice cream this summer. Be sure to wait ’til fresh ears from the farm stand are at their height of sweetness. (via The Merrythought)

17. Bacon Jam Crumble Bars: These bar cookies are dangerously easy to make. Whip up a batch the next time you’re craving bacon with a side of something sweet. (via 10th Kitchen)

18. Peppermint White Chocolate Tart With Candied Mint: You can top the hazelnut crust used for this tart with any number of things, but a minty, white chocolate ganache is great place to start. (via Adventures in Cooking)

19. Fluffy Salted Thyme Dark Chocolate Chunk Cookies: If cakier chocolate chip cookies are your style, you’re in for a real treat. Between the salted chocolate and thyme, these fluffy guys have a lot of good stuff goin’ on. (via The Baking Bird)

20. Spring Citrus Thyme Tart: Fresh thyme has an almost lemony flavor of its own, which makes it the perfect pairing for the oranges and grapefruit featured atop this creamy, citrus custard. (via Oh So Sweet Baker)

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8 “Old School” Desserts We’re Surprised To Still See In 2025

Some desserts are timeless classics (looking at you, cookies and brownies), while others have truly faded into nostalgia territory. From over-the-top gelatin molds to fruity treats that peaked decades ago, certain sweets just don’t have the same appeal they once did.

If you’ve ever wondered which desserts are clinging to the past (and which ones you should definitely reconsider making in today's age), it’s time to take a deliciously nostalgic trip down memory lane.

Scroll on for 8 "old school" desserts that have lost their sweet charm.

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1. Baked Alaska

This extravagant dessert featuring ice cream encased in cake and meringue was once a total showstopper at fine dining establishments. However, its complexity along with the rise of simpler, more modern frozen desserts has led it to fade from the dessert zeitgeist. It’s also quite tricky to prepare at home yourself, requiring careful timing and a quick broil – all without melting the ice cream inside.

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2. Ambrosia

Ambrosia was a true staple of mid-century American potlucks. It’s essentially a fruit salad mixed with canned mandarin oranges, pineapples, marshmallows, and coconut, often held together with whipped cream or (shudders) mayonnaise. It has fallen out of favor due to its heavy reliance on processed ingredients and a shift toward fresher, less-sugary desserts.

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3. Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Oh, so retro! This buttery cake prepped with caramelized pineapple rings and maraschino cherries on top was wildly popular in the 1950s and ‘60s, but isn’t too hot anymore since most dessert recipes these days tend to rely on less-processed, canned ingredients. At least it looks cool!

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4. Jell-O Salad

As another mid-century favorite, Jell-O salad combined flavored gelatin with a mix of fruits, marshmallows, and sometimes even vegetables like shredded carrots or olives (what the?!). Once an undeniable go-to for dinner parties and church potlucks, it’s now really seen as an oddity due to its artificial flavors, wobbly texture, and unconventional ingredient pairings.

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5. Chess Pie

Chess Pie is a simple (and very sweet) Southern dessert made from eggs, sugar, butter, and vinegar or lemon juice. It also boasts a rich, custard-like filling! While it still has a niche following, it has been overshadowed by trendier, more visually appealing pies like salted caramel or chocolate silk.

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6. Fruit Cake

There was once a time where you couldn’t go wrong with fruit cake. This holiday staple, oftentimes packed with candied fruits and nuts, has earned a reputation for being overly-dense and cloyingly sweet. It’s also commonly mocked for its long shelf life and dry texture, making it more of a novelty than an actual dessert.

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7. Watergate Salad

A wacky creation of the 1970s, this pastel-green dessert featured pistachio pudding mix, Cool Whip, crushed pineapple, marshmallows, and nuts. Though it was once pretty trendy for the times, its artificial flavors and processed ingredients make it feel super outdated in today’s era of more natural, whole-food desserts.

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8. Rice Pudding

You don’t see this one too much anymore. While rice pudding was once pretty common, it has become eclipsed by trendier desserts like crème brûlée or mousse. Its soft, slightly mushy texture and simple ingredients may feel too plain for modern dessert lovers seeking more complex flavors and textures.

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Gisele Bündchen "Feels Freer" Now That She's Not "In Tom Brady's Shadow"

Dating or marrying someone you can't be yourself with feels awful, but Gisele Bündchen is done with that. She's moved on from life with Tom Brady and has been happily enjoying her relationship with jiu-jitsu trainer Joaquim Valente. She even announced she was pregnant with their first child together last year! But that doesn't means she's forgotten how she felt during her former marriage, nor is she shying away from embracing all the new feelings!

Keep scrolling to learn how Gisele Bündchen feels post her divorce from Tom Brady!

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Gisele Bündchen is basking in the afterglow that comes from ending a draining relationship. According to Page Six, a source told them she's experiencing a "freer" feeling with her current boyfriend Joaquim Valente. This comes as a surprise because she and Tom Brady always looked happy in pictures together, but we see how they don't always show what happens behind closed doors.

But she's not slighting Tom! If anything, the source noted the former model is "grateful for what she had" with him and "is blessed for their children."

The observation Gisele's made is noticing that she "felt like she lived in Tom [Brady’s] shadow for a long time," according to the source. Sometimes we shrink ourselves so we don't eclipse the grandiose personality of our partners which can make us feel invisible over time. That's not to say Gisele wanted to overshadow Tom, but feeling heard and seen in a relationship should apply to both partners.

Knowing that the source says she's "absolutely loving this new chapter," it's incredibly valid for Gisele to embrace what feels like a breath of fresh air!

In a previous Page Six reporting, a different insider dished about how Tom felt upon learning Gisele was having a baby with Joaquim. "It just wasn’t something that was on his radar. So when Gisele broke the news to him he was stunned, to say the least." However, the former pro-football player accepted this new development in his ex-wife's life.

"At the end of the day, Tom’s sole focus is on his children and his career. What Gisele decides to do with her own life is really none of his business."

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15 Egg-Free Breakfast Recipes That Are Still Packed With Protein

We all know how important it is to start your day off with some protein. Doing so can reduce hunger cravings throughout the day and give you the energy you need to get things done! But while we totally love eggs, some days simply call for an egg-free breakfast – anyone that gets the egg ick understands this. 😵💫

It's an especially helpful concept to prepare egg-free breakfasts right now, as we're (sadly) experiencing an egg shortage in the wake of bird flu.

Whether you're looking for a gluten-free breakfast, vegan morning meals, or Paleo-friendly alternatives, we've got an eggless option for you below.

Check out 15 of our favorite protein-packed, completely egg-free breakfast ideas!

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Chia Pudding

Chia seeds are relatively high in protein, and the fact that you can turn 'em into pudding that tastes like literal dessert has our tummies grumbling! This egg-free breakfast idea is also a perfect fit for meal prepping, since you can make a big batch and store it in the fridge for later. Top with any fruits or nuts of your choosing! (via Brit + Co)

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Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Muffins

These healthy muffins take the traditional apple + cinnamon oatmeal and turn it on its head. They're a super easy high-protein bake, and the recipe leverages some pretty accessible ingredients, too. (via Brit + Co)

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Matcha Yogurt Bark

You'll get a great protein *and* caffeine boost from this easy egg-free breakfast recipe. You can get crazy with the toppings, too! (via Brit + Co)

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Roasted Sweet Potato & Kale Breakfast Hash

Think breakfast hash is only for egg lovers? Think again. This tofu-based scramble also features sweet potato, kale and red onion. Bonus points if you can find a fresh, seasonal squash from your local farmers’ market to add! (via Minimalist Baker)

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Vegan Chickpea Omelette

Omelettes are traditionally made with eggs, but we're dying to buck tradition with this chickpea-based egg-free breakfast recipe. You can easily save time by making the batter before going to bed. Wake up in the morning, cook it on the stove top, and it'll be ready to eat in just 5 minutes. (via Fork & Beans)

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Vegan Overnight Oats

Speaking of meals you can prep before bed, these overnight oats are about as quick and easy as it gets! Just soak 'em in your favorite dairy-free milk overnight, and in the morning, they'll be soft and parfait-like. Top with pureed fruit, chia seeds, nuts, and anything else that suits your fancy. (via Oh She Glows)

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Paleo Cinnamon Granola

If you're a Paleo eater, you know how frustrating it can be when granola recipes contain extra grains and sugar. But this Paleo-friendly recipe only calls for those absolutely necessary, primal, completely clean ingredients that really matter: nuts, seeds, spices, and natural sweeteners. (via Real Food with Jessica)

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Paleo Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread

This grain-free, gluten-free, and sugar-free recipe gives banana bread a whole new meaning — it's literally sweetened only with bananas. Egg-free breakfast never sounded so yum! Pro tip: add some homemade Paleo-friendly chocolate chips to make it even healthier and yummier. (via Bakerita)

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Blueberry Breakfast Quinoa Smoothie Bowl

Did you know you can use quinoa as a cereal-like grain for breakfast? This quinoa bowl is topped with an antioxidant-rich blueberry smoothie, making for a protein-packed, nutrient-dense meal. (via Food Faith Fitness)

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Southwest Tofu Scramble

This savory egg-free breakfast option packs a ton of protein into a completely vegan meal. Here's a little breakfast hack for ya – mix your spices together with a little water and you have a quick, ready-made seasoning sauce to top your scramble with! (via Minimalist Baker)

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Grain-Free Banana Granola

Granola is a healthy and quick breakfast option that can easily be topped with non-dairy milk for a delicious vegan treat. Be sure to stir your granola after it's been in the oven for about 12 minutes, so it gets evenly crispy on all sides. (via A Saucy Kitchen)

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Vegan Vanilla Protein Breakfast Bowl

Looking for an egg-free breakfast that's still packed with plant-based protein? This vegan muesli bowl is so amazing, you won't miss conventional cereals or dairy milk at all. It's deliciously packed with rolled oats, cacao nibs, fresh fruit, honey, coconut and protein vanilla milk for sweetness. (via The View From Great Island)

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Almond Butter Blueberry Paleo Waffles

These waffles are made with almond butter and coconut flour, as well as blueberries, cinnamon, mashed banana and almond extract. The result is a batch of totally healthy, grain-free waffles that will leave you feeling satisfied and full of protein-powered energy – no eggs necessary. (via Ambitious Kitchen)

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Vegan Banana Protein Pancakes

Did you know that protein powder can actually stand in for pancake mix in many cases? This little egg-free breakfast hack is commonly used by athletes and fitness gurus, and it's super simple to do at home. (via Vega)

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Easy No-Bake Protein Bars

A whole, delicious vegan protein bar we can grab on our way out the door? Yes, please. To make these nut-free, simply substitute sunflower seed butter for the peanut butter included in the recipe. (via Oh She Glows)

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10 “Cozy” Plus-Size Lounge Sets From Amazon That Look Super Luxe

Cozy outfits don’t have to be unflattering, and these 10 plus-sizelounge sets from Amazon totally prove it! Plus, you can snag each one without breaking the budget – yet they all look super luxe. From buttery-soft fabrics to effortlessly chic designs, these sets are perfect for everything from lazy weekend hangs to WFH days. If you're looking for plus-size loungewear that feels just as good as it looks, these picks definitely deserve a spot in your wardrobe.

Scroll on for the 10 cutest and coziest plus-size lounge sets you can shop on Amazon!

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In'voland Plus Size Linen Shorts Set

Breezy and oh-so easy, this linen set works great for more put-together and laze-around-at-home moments alike.

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Beautife Plus Size Striped Knit Lounge Set

You're gonna want to live in this soft knit set 24/7. The stripes totally kick it up a notch!

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Oyoangle Plus Size Floral Sleepwear Lounge Set

For more of a pajama vibe, this plus size lounge set comes complete with plenty of frills and florals. You could easily style the top with comfy jeans and sandals for an easy spring 'fit, too!

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Tiyomoi Button Down Textured Top Set

This set is cut from some insanely soft and breathable fabric to keep you feeling cool. The textured, pleated look makes it look more polished, so you can step out with the utmost confidence!

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Ekouaer Knit Sweater Lounge Set

Your next WFH session is calling! The high-quality knitted fabric this 2-piece set is made of is said to be "skin-friendly," so you won't feel irritated wearing it all day long.

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Pinsv Short Sleeve Top & Flare Pants Lounge Set

Easy to put on and even easier to wear during long days, this lounge set is crafted using a pleasantly soft material that moves with you – not against you. It also comes in so many different colors to match your personal style!

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Zhuhouse Plus Size Pajama Lounge Set

This butter yellow color is undeniably trendy at the moment, so you'll look effortlessly stylish when you slip it on. Whether it's for a movie night at home or a sleepover with your bestie, you'll feel put-together and so cute! Complete the look with your fave slippers, and voila!

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Ritera Plus Size Pullover Set

The ribbed knit on this plus size lounge set gives it that luxe vibe you're looking for. Better yet, the calm cashmere color is easy to wear with any and every accessory, from loafers to denim jackets when it's chilly out.

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Eytino Plus Size Pullover Top & Short Set

The varied stripes on this easy-wearing set will definitely have heads turning your way – it's an unexpected (and super stylish) departure from your traditional lounge set designs.

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Beautife Plus Size Striped Casual Lounge Set

Soft, breathable, and lightweight, this lounge set will feel like a second skin when you wear it. The stripes feel oh-so elevated for such an affordable lounge set!

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The 8 Best TV Shows To Watch On Paramount+ This Month

With streamers like Netflix and Max adding brand new titles every month, we're always in for an entertaining binge watch. And thanks to Paramount+, we have more than a few TV shows to welcome spring. Whether you're obsessed with Taylor Sheridan shows or you love true crime-inspired drama, here are some of the best series to watch on Paramount+ this month.

The 8 best TV shows to watch on Paramount+ in March 2025.

1. Happy Face — Stream on Paramount+ March 20, 2025

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This new TV show follows Melissa, who comes face-to-face with her father (the infamous Happy Face Killer) after decades of separation when she realizes an innocent man might pay for her dad's crimes.

Happy Face premieres March 20 and stars Annaleigh Ashford, Dennis Quaid, James Wolk, Tamera Tomakili, Khiyla Aynne, and Benjamin Mackey.

2. The Amazing Race season 37 — Stream on Paramount+ on Wednesdays

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14 teams compete in this season of the hit adventure reality show, stopping in Osaka, Japan to complete a 12,000 year old tradition and in Strasbourg, France to explore its medieval history. And this year, they're in for both classic games and new challenges.

The Amazing Race season 37 is hosted by Phil Keoghan.

3. Yellowjackets season 3 — Stream on Paramount+ on Fridays

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As winter ends, the teens realize their trust in one another has fractured — while the present-day Yellowjackets have to face secrets that threaten everything.

Yellowjackets season 3 stars Melanie Lynskey, Christina Ricci, Tawny Cypress, Lauren Ambrose, Sophie Nélisse, Courtney Eaton, Kevin Alves, Sophie Thatcher, Samantha Hanratty, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Liv Hewson, Steven Krueger, Warren Kole, Sarah Desjardins, Simone Kessell, Elijah Wood, Joel McHale, and Hilary Swank.

4. 1923 Season 2 — Stream on Paramount+ on Sundays

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The Duttons are fighting for their survival in 1923 season 2 as they protect the Yellowstone ranch — and each other. I'm just waiting for the day Alex and Spencer finally reunite!

1923 stars Julia Schlaepfer, Harrison Ford, Helen Mirren, Brandon Sklenar, Darren Mann, Michelle Randolph, Jerome Flynn, Aminah Nieves, and Isabel May.

5. 1883 — Stream on Paramount+

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Dive into the Taylor Sheridan universe with this Yellowstone prequel that follows the Dutton family as they move their entire lives across the United States.

1883 stars Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Sam Elliott, Isabel May, LaMonica Garrett, Marc Rissmann, Audie Rick, Eric Nelsen, and James Landry Hébert.

6. Sin City Gigolo: A Murder in Las Vegas — Stream on Paramount+

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After a star from 2010s' reality show Gigolos was convicted of murder in 2020, this docuseries examines the line between fame, crime, and reality.

Sin City Gigolo follows the story of Ash Armand and the other Las Vegas gigolos.

7. School Spirits — Stream on Paramount+

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The internet can't get enough of this Paramount+ show, and considering the season 2 finale just dropped, there's never been a better time to start watching. The series follows Maddie, who wakes up in purgatory and sets out to reclaim her life and reunite the spectral and living worlds.

School Spirits stars Peyton List, Kristian Ventura, Spencer MacPherson, Kiara Pichardo, Sarah Yarkin, Nick Pugliese, Rainbow Wedell, Josh Zuckerman, and Milo Manheim.

8. Avatar: The Last Airbender — Stream on Paramount+

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This nostalgic series — which follows the long-lost Avatar on his journey to master all four elements and save the world — is the perfect Paramount+ show to binge watch this weekend.

Avatar: The Last Airbender stars Dante Basco, Dee Bradley Baker, Jack De Sena, Jessie Flower, Mae Whitman, and Zach Tyler.

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