5 11 Published Jul 21, 2023, Updated Jun 29, 2024 The inspiration for this recipe came from my love of various Chinese chicken salads that I’ve had at different restaurants over the years. In true EBF fashion, I wanted to create a version that I could easily make at home. And let me tell ya, this salad is definitely worthy of being on a restaurant menu! It’s packed with crunchy veggies, tender shredded chicken, sweet oranges and a delicious orange ginger dressing....

Well. I’ve discovered the way to escape this is to call it a salad, maybe after putting it into a cute cocktail glass. Tomato-cilantro-jalapeno salad, with a light lime juice dressing. Mango Avocado Salad. See? Bon appétit! (And really, this is a delicious, healthy way to pack in fresh fruit and healthy fats–if you want to add a little more bulk to your snack or side dish, toss in some rinsed black beans, and if you’re fancying some meat, try it on top of grilled or fried fish tacos, grilled flank steak, grilled chicken, or try the Honey-Lime shrimp in our new book....

I’m a potato lover through and through. They are a vegetable, they are a real food grown in the earth and they are full of nutrition. Plus, they are so incredibly tasty and versatile. You’ll never help me understand people who stay away from potatoes. No way, no how. Normally, my easy microwave baked potatoes are a dinner go to. So quick, so simple, so fluffy. But I also adore sweet potatoes....

Mississippi caviar is the working man’s solution to a fancy, tasty appetizer. I’ve honestly never had real caviar and I’m even a little reluctant to try it. But this black-eyed pea dip? This I know. This is Southern food, y’all, and it’s as yummy as it is easy and budget-friendly. So no, I’m not from Mississippi, but people throughout the South make this and everyone has their own spin. Some people use corn, some use pickled jalapeño peppers, some add tomatoes or avocado....

9 Published Jan 20, 2020, Updated Dec 29, 2023 After reviewing these must-have newborn essentials, be sure to check out my postpartum essentials post where I share all the items you’ll want to have on hand after the babe arrives for YOU. I include items for postpartum healing after a vaginal birth, comfy clothes that I lived in the first few weeks and my postnatal supplement routine. Nursing/Feeding I’ve been exclusively pumping since Olivia was born so my recommendations might be different than someone who is exclusively nursing, but these are my top used items, in addition to my breast pump....

But. It really takes a lot of time. Not necessarily active time, but lots of waiting. And planning. And sometimes a girl just needs her homemade ice cream now, you know? If you’ve never made no-churn ice cream, it’s such a fun and easy thing to do, especially with kids. This is a really great basic recipe that you can adapt however you want. And this No-Churn Cinnamon Ice Cream is the perfect canvas for fun garnishes–fresh strawberries, cinnamon-sugar doughnut or churro pieces, baked or fried tortillas covered in cinnamon sugar, snickerdoodle or sugar cookie pieces, buttermilk syrup (or other caramel sauce), and candied pecans are all great choices!...

So I think it’s pretty well-established by now that in the Our Best Bites relationship, I am NOT the crafty one. This is nothing new–I’ve always had a very short crafting attention span and I lack in the spatial skills department (don’t ask what happened when I tried to sew my son’s first Halloween costume. From a pattern. It ended badly.) This means that a lot of my craftiness ends up going into quick and easy food-related projects....

Ingredients and Equipment Notes Spiral Cut Ham – These should be easy to find, especially during any holiday season. They are already cured and just require heating. Make sure you buy one that is already spiral cut. It will come with a little spice packet, and you won’t need that. Creole Mustard– If you don’t have creole mustard, any whole grain mustard will be just fine, and even dijon. Apple Cider Vinegar – I recommend Bragg’s brand apple cider vinegar....

I am in love with paratha. Though I do not make it frequently, but one of the weekend is reserved for making one of my favourite paratha recipe. Stuffed parathas and winters are bae! Hot parathas and a cup of tea are an everyday essential on chilly winter mornings. Sheer variety of stuffings make them very unique in terms of taste and textures. Gobi paratha, aloo paratha, mooli paratha are a few of popular punjabi paratha recipes....

Overnight oatmeal jars, or overnight oats, have long been a staple in my house. They are healthy, filling and so easy to make ahead of time. My kids have eaten them for years and years! Their favorite flavors - both included in that link above that has a base recipe and some different variations - are cinnamon applesauce and peanut butter pumpkin. I’ll make 2 or 4 or 6 jars over the weekend for the week ahead, then I just have to pull them out in the morning....

4.03 2 Published Aug 05, 2021, Updated Jun 12, 2023 We always had instant oatmeal packets in the house growing up and one of my favorite flavors was peaches and cream. So in honor of those oatmeal packets that are loaded with way too much sugar and other questionable ingredients, here’s my upgraded version! Ingredients Needed rolled oats – rolled oats make for such a creamy bowl of oatmeal. I use Bob’s Red Mill old-fashioned rolled oats....

4.75 14 Published Nov 01, 2021, Updated May 20, 2024 Why You’ll Love This Frosting Only four simple ingredients! You likely have all of these ingredients in your house already. Comes together in less than five minutes… there’s just one step to this recipe! Nut butter. Need I say more? I love this nutty + sweet combination that is surprisingly versatile! Here’s What You Need Greek yogurt – I recommend using plain full-fat yogurt for this recipe....

I’m not sure why, but this week has been creeping along so slowly for me! Even two neighbors and I were lamenting on Tuesday afternoon that it already felt like it should be Friday. On Tuesday! You know that’s bad… Maybe I’m just ready for the weekend. (When am I not ready for the weekend?!) I’m also taking my 7-year-old daughter to see the Nutcracker on Sunday. It’ll be our third year going and it’s become such a fun tradition for the two of us!...

Potato Sooji Snack Recipe Video When I talk about Nashta, Have you followed my #MTCchaiNashta Series? If you love teatime snacks as much as I do this is a must follow recipe series on the blog. Super easy to make these crispy Indian snacks are delicious too. Follow the simple step-by-step process to make this crispy Potato sooji veggie squares. Also, As I am talking about semolina, other crispy semolina/sooji snack you can make is savoury Semolina pancakes, Sooji aur chawal le Pakore....

Looking for a pumpkin cookie without the chocolate chips? Check out my Vegan Pumpkin Cookies instead. They’re super soft and topped with a tangy and sweet frosting. While fall is the best time of year to bake with pumpkin, you don’t always need to go all out with a Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake or a Vegan Pumpkin Roll. Instead, keep it simple with these Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies. They’re perfectly soft, easy to make in 1 bowl, and are a great fit for fancy and casual get-togethers!...

Well this is mine. And it wins by a landslide. Just look. And click on that picture so you can see every last drip. Now if you haven’t noticed, Kate and I are practical girls. We have a little formula that we live by in our culinary world. It’s kind of a work required + tastiness = ultimate payoff kind of thing. In other words, if something requires a significant amount of work, it better be really good....

Pickled red onions live in my fridge at all times. As soon as I’m getting low, I make a new batch and just clean and re-use the same jar. It never gets a break. And now, I’m gonna have to make permanent space in my fridge for these quick pickled vegetables. They are ridiculously easy to make - just 4 ingredients and 5 minutes to prep - and they come out so tangy and crisp and delicious....

Quinoa is making quite a buzz among health conscious people, because it is great gluten-free grain which is also rich source of protein, iron, and fiber During the course of a masterclass I recently conducted for a brand I work with I demonstrated many quinoa recipes and people were really curious about Quinoa and among other queries this one question I was asked by many was How to incorporate Quinoa in Indian Dishes....

Whenever you need an easy and no-nonsense side dish to pair with dinner, roasted vegetables are where it’s at! Simply toss a batch of chopped broccoli, brussels sprouts, potatoes, or carrots with some oil and seasonings and bake in the oven until tender and delicious. They go well with everything! Steamed or raw cauliflower is pretty boring and bland, but something magical happens when you roast it. Just like with these Cauliflower Fajitas and Sticky Sesame Cauliflower, roasting cauliflower transforms the lowly vegetable into something that you won’t be able to stop eating!...

Happy Monday, my friends! I’m back from my annual girls beach trip and wow, did we have a great time! We spent our mornings lounging around, making breakfast and drinking mimosas. Then we’d move to the beach for the rest of the day, talking and listening to music. We retired to the pool in the late afternoon for floating around and more chatting. Then we’d making dinner, play games or watch a movie, and laugh and talk all night....