A deliciously salty and soft slice of fried Halloumi served with creamy avocados, roasted cauliflower and red pepper, and a fresh and herby cilantro mint cherry salsa! Last week was a rough one for me! I got sick and had the flu which really put a dent on things that I had planned for myself, and I was looking forward to the weekend, if only because I had planned this amazing brunch for us on Sunday....

We all love aloo, don’t we 🙂 In this masala aloo recipe, boiled potatoes are stir-fried and tossed into aromatic spices. Best thing is it comes together in just 10-15 Minutes. I have always been a fan of spices, and since the time I started cooking! I am amazed at how adding one spice or replacing it with other makes so much difference in taste. There are many Aloo recipes to try....

5 14 Published Feb 07, 2023, Updated Aug 13, 2024 These brownies are so fudgy and moist… they kind of remind me of cosmic brownies, especially with the chocolate ganache topping! Not only are they packed with some extra protein from the chickpeas, but there are no eggs, flour or oil and they come together so quickly right in your food processor. Why You’ll Love These Brownies The chickpeas add some protein, but you can’t taste them, promise!...

This is one of the most fun drink recipes for both kids and adults alike, and perfect for summer! These slushies and popsicles are a delicious summer treat ‘Tis the season for lemonade, my friends. For those of us living north of the equator, at least. And for the rest of you guys… life is but a circle, and it always comes back. 🙂 Summer is my enemy, and anything cold is my friend....

4.91 54 Published Jul 22, 2023, Updated Jun 28, 2024 I actually shared my recipe for cottage cheese cookies a few weeks ago, which was actually based off this recipe, so I figured I might as well share the original cookie dough recipe to the blog! Why You’ll Love This Recipe Protein-packed: One serving is packed with 14 grams of protein! Healthier indulgence: This recipe gives you all the joy of eating cookie dough but with healthier ingredients....

How was your weekend, friends? What did you do? I got lots done - laundry, food prep, errands, work, etc. - had lots of play time with the kids - playground, bike rides, board games, card games, reading and snuggles - and I even got in some relaxation, which made me a very happy lady. Well-balanced weekend all around (You may have seen some of this in action if you follow me on Instagram....

0 0 Published Nov 04, 2024 And once I learned how to make a baked potato in the air fryer I never looked back. An air fryer baked potato cooks up in 15-20 minutes less than it takes to cook in the oven. Plus, there’s no more waiting for the oven to heat up or wondering if it’s done, the air fryer gives you a perfectly cooked baked potato with crispy skin and a soft, fluffy center every single time....

Coconut chutney is a dip or chutney served with popular south Indian breakfast like dosa, idli and medu vada. I also serve this with evening south Indian tiffin dishes like mysore bonda, pakoda, aloo bonda etc. It is a gluten-free and vegan side dish or dip from South Indian cuisine. What is Coconut Chutney ? Coconut chutney is delicious South Indian chutney or dip which is made primarily with coconut....

My kids have recently become obsessed with guacamole. I don’t know if it was school or a friend’s house or Chipotle or just them finally trying it here at home, but they are smitten. And I’m thrilled! It’s such a healthful, versatile and tasty snack, appetizer and topping that I myself adore. So now all of us like this particular food and I don’t know about your family, but there aren’t many things in the food realm that we can all agree on....

This is one of our favorite breakfast drinks, and a very versatile recipe where you can easily change up the ingredients, consistency, and flavor of this drink to suit your taste. Like this dairy free and vegan horchata made with the addition of nuts. What is horchata? Authentic horchata (pronounced or-chaa-tah) is a naturally vegan drink made by blending soaked tiger nuts. However, this drink has evolved into many delicious variations over the years, and is popular in many Mexican restaurants in the US now too....

This isn’t a thick, syrup-y syrup for pancakes or ice cream (although you could certainly use more peaches and blend them all up and use them that way.) This is a peach-flavored syrup using real peaches that you can mix into lemonades, sodas, cocktails, mocktails, and teas. Wanna make your own Swig-like drinks at home? Use this where you see peach or mango on the menu. You’ll need some fresh peaches (about 2-3 large, ripe peaches or 4-5 smaller ones), a cup of cane sugar, and a cup of filtered water if your water straight from the tap has a strong chemical taste....

Lemon & Strawberry Shortcake – easy to whip up and ready in 30 minutes! Spring is just around the corner, and I’m here to celebrate! This is our first Spring in Ottawa, and we are ready. To say the least. While I don’t like slushy, melted snow, I’m ready to ditch the heavy jackets and boots. This simple dessert is perfect all year round, but especially so in the Spring when fresh strawberries are in season....

Even though I love hummus, and I love edamame, I always thought the two of them together sounded strange. But that was until Doris. Doris is my favorite sample lady at Costco and she gets me every time with those enticing little paper cups that you’re legally not allowed to touch until they’re placed on the front of the metal cart. After I tried this hummus a while back, my husband and I were hooked....

4.69 192 Published Jan 30, 2024, Updated Oct 29, 2024 Why I Love This Recipe Tastes like an egg roll – It has all the flavors of egg rolls minus the fried wrapper. Easy – This recipe comes together in under 30 minutes, with a minimal prep work and everything is made in one skillet for easy clean up! Healthy – It’s low-carb, gluten-free and dairy-free. Ingredients Needed for Egg Roll In a Bowl How to Make Egg Roll in a Bowl Does an Egg Roll Have Eggs in it?...

And then there’s me. Once upon a time years ago, we had some friends over in early September and they complimented me on being super on the ball for having my Halloween decorations up so early. Well. Joke’s on them because they were the previous year’s Halloween decorations (granted, that year, I remodeled a kitchen, gestated and birthed a small human, wrote a book, and was traveling a few weekends a month for work, but still....

Ingredient Notes Potatoes – This recipe calls for small red potatoes. This variety holds it’s shape well and is perfect for salads. Yukon gold would also work. I would avoid russets, as they would likely not hold up as well to mixing. Dill – You can use fresh or dried dill. Creole Mustard – Zatarain’s and Tabasco are both great national brands, but if you can’t find them, try a coarse mustard that’s in a squeezy bottle and not a jar....

These ghosts in the graveyard pudding cups are a deliciously simple treat for spooky season. Rich chocolate mousse is topped with crushed Oreo cookie crumbs and decorated with cute whipped cream ghosts and Milano headstones. Great for parties or for a fun treat for kids! Ingredient Notes How to Make Ghosts in the Graveyard Can I make these ahead of time? The chocolate mousse can be made 24 hours ahead of time, just cover your cups and pop them in the fridge and wait to decorate until it’s closer to serving time so things don’t get soggy....

This spiced vegan Gingerbread Loaf with cream cheese icing tastes just like the holidays! Light, fluffy, and with a wonderfully warming gingerbread flavor, this is a must-have treat for the holiday season and it’s so easy to make. This loaf was inspired by Starbuck’s gingerbread loaf. Want more vegan Starbucks copycats? Be sure to check out my Vegan Pumpkin Scones, Vegan Cranberry Bliss Bars, and Lemon Loaf recipes as well!...

4.1 36 Published Apr 19, 2019, Updated Sep 18, 2024 Benefits of Greek Yogurt I love Greek yogurt for a variety of reasons. First and foremost, it is an excellent source of protein and I usually buy full fat Greek yogurt (as opposed to low-fat or fat-free) to get all those healthy fats as well. Pro tip: low-fat and fat-free products typically swap fat for sugar to make sure it still tastes good!...

So. I’m throwing my offering into the ring here. These aren’t exactly like the ones from the King’s Hawaiian Rolls website. But. They’re similar. I got the basic recipe from my friend Emily Willmore when all of our friends started getting married and we started doing grown-up things like throwing bridal showers. Since then, these sandwiches have become a staple at our house, perfect for quick dinners, parties, potlucks, and really fantastic cases of PMS....