Kala Chana, or black chickpeas, is more than just a staple in Indian cuisine; it’s a culinary treasure steeped in history and culture. Kala Chana is also known as brown chickpea or Black chickpea. This recipe of brown chickpeas isn’t just about cooking; it’s an experience in exploring rich flavors and embracing healthy eating. Let’s dive into why this dish deserves a spot in your culinary repertoire. Why Make This Recipe Kala Chana is not your ordinary recipe; it’s a symphony of spices and textures that promises a gastronomic delight....

Peanut Butter Playdough 1 C creamy peanut butter 2 C powdered sugar 1/2 C honey Directions: mix mix mix. I use my stand mixer to make it quick, clean and easy, but if you prefer to make it long, messy, and not-so-easy, let your kids mix it up by hand 🙂 A lot of PB playdough recipes you’ll find include dry milk powder, but I really don’t like the grainy texture it creates so I use straight powdered sugar....

After slaving away for way too long on way too many nights, I looked for a way to simplify and figured it out! Now I can make Egg Sandwiches for family dinner, or a big neighborhood breakfast or extended family brunch with no trouble at all. One major trick is this tutorial for poaching eggs in a muffin tin! Click here to read all about that if you missed it....

4.25 106 Published Oct 04, 2018, Updated Jan 23, 2023 I remember the first time I tried eggplant… it was post-college and layered with cheese and basil and pan-fried to perfection. I loved it, but if I’m being honest, eggplant isn’t a veggie I buy on the regular. But lately, Isaac and I have been low-key obsessed with this eggplant pizza, so I see a lot more eggplant in my near future....

Welcome to the world of innovative cooking! Have you ever considered using your air fryer for something other than crispy fries or chicken wings? Today, we delve into the surprisingly efficient method of making hard-boiled eggs using an air fryer. Not only is this method quick and easy, but it also offers several benefits over traditional boiling methods. Why Choose an Air Fryer for Hard Boiled Eggs? Efficiency: Air fryers can cook eggs faster than boiling water on a stovetop or waiting for an Instant Pot to pressurize....

We love us some ‘taters around here. My go-to is my 10-minute microwave baked potatoes (they come out so fluffy and perfect!) but we also love paprika roasted potatoes and easy spice roasted potatoes. For an appetizer, we love my easy cheesy potato skins - with a time-saving hack - and my veggie-stuffed potato skins. Strangely, I don’t really care for French fries. They just don’t call my name. I’d much rather have a baked potato or some roasted potatoes....

Friendly tip of the day: Don’t ever ask when Cinco de Mayo is. Cause, you know, it’s always May 5. Even if what you’re really wondering is which day of the week it falls on, so you can figure out if a party complete with margaritas is a good idea, just don’t ask. Trust me, it’s a hard question to live down. Now that we’ve got that behind us, who’s looking forward to some margaritas and Mexican fare on May 5th?...

Why This Mushroom Gravy? But first, let’s talk about why you’ll love this gravy. It’s not just a sauce; it’s a statement of health and flavor. We’re ditching the all-purpose flour and embracing the wholesomeness of wheat flour and veggies. Plus, it’s a vegetarian mushroom gravy for rice that pairs beautifully with aromatic herbed rice, making your meal an experience rather than just another dinner. Ingredients at a Glance: Mushrooms: These little guys are low in calories but high in umami and earthiness....

4.28 79 Published Oct 12, 2021, Updated Oct 23, 2023 Plus, they’re so quick and easy to make. I’ve already made two batches in the past couple of weeks and I can easily see them becoming a weekly staple around here. Isaac loves snacking on them while out and about and they’ve quickly become a daily afternoon snack for me. Are Cereal Bars Healthy? It’s fair to say that not all cereal bars are healthy… there are some store-bought versions that are basically candy....

Did you guys ever see that movie Stranger than Fiction with Will Ferrell and Emma Thompson? When Maggie Gyllenhaal’s character said, “I figured if I was gonna make the world a better place, I’d do it with cookies,” that kind of became my secret mantra in life. As I was making these cookies, I just knew they were going to be amazing. I could feel it in my guts. And they were–they were very slightly crispy around the edges with a hearty, soft center....

As I see my bulbs sprouting and my grass starting to grow again, I’m itching to pack away my heavy, spicy candles and soaps and bust out the fresh scents–citrus and coconut scents, things that smell like exotic drinks and faraway locations. This winter has been a weird one and I’m really ready to for spring to be here! But it’s still kind of winter-y–even here in Louisiana, as I write this, it’s below freezing outside and school has been cancelled for the next two days and I’m wearing workout leggings and fuzzy socks and a lounge-y hoodie (a....

If any of you are in the same boat, I give you the gift of these Orange Cranberry Scones. By the way, if you’re looking at those and thinking, “That’s not a scone!”, I’ve been there. You can read about it here. You can also find a recipe for Utah scones here. You’ll need some all-purpose flour, cold butter, an egg, full-fat sour cream, baking soda, baking, powder, salt, dried cranberries (like Craisins), the zest of 1 orange, full-fat sour cream, and an egg....

In Punjabi homes, matar pulao is mostly known as matar wale chawal. It’s a gluten-free and delicious rice recipe cooked with classic Indian flavours and spices. Quick and easy recipe for Indian matar pulao is full of veggies and nutrients. That makes it a perfect light entrée or a hearty side dish. Basmati rice, caramelised onions, and tender sweet peas combine to make a rustic and hearty meal that you’ll adore....

The very first time I ever made these brownies, I had very high expectations because of all of the hype that surround them. When I took my first bite into a warm square, it was certainly heavenly (what baked pan of chocolate, eggs, flour, and sugar wouldn’t be?) but at that point I wasn’t certain it was remarkably better than every other brownie I’ve ever eaten in my life. Still, it was a really great, incredibly delicious one....

Here’s how to make the BEST homemade chocolate marshmallows! After some rigorous recipe testing, it’s time to share my detailed, step by step recipe to make the most perfect chocolate marshmallows! Just like my vanilla marshmallow recipe (which is a HUGE reader favorite and one of the most popular posts on my blog!), you’ll have foolproof results with this recipe too. My vanilla marshmallow recipe is a troubleshooting guide on how to make classic marshmallow....

4.43 20 Published May 15, 2023, Updated Jul 30, 2024 Seriously though, I feel like this salad is something you’d find on the menu at a nice restaurant. It’s THAT good! The variety of flavors and textures, plus the fact that it’s meal-sized and filling allows you to have it for dinner and feel 100% satisfied instead of deprived or hungry again in a couple hours. Why You’ll Love This Salad It has a Mediterranean/Middle Eastern feel and a nice balance of sweet, savory and spicy....

Anyway. Enough feelings. Back to food. I don’t know about you guys, but breakfasts (and, let’s face it, dinner) these days are stressful. We’ve gone from lazy summer mornings where someone grabs a hotdog bun at 9:30 to trying to get out the door by 7:30. Don’t get me wrong. We have plenty of quick, non-hot (read: cold cereal) breakfasts around my house, but I love having something a little more hearty and healthy....

4.9 77 Published Sep 14, 2022, Updated Jun 28, 2024 Oatmeal on its own is not super protein-rich and can sometimes leave me feeling hungry 1 hour after eating it, which is why I’m all about adding protein and healthy fats to help keep me full and satisfied all morning long! I’ve previously created protein overnight oats and protein oatmeal recipes, but this protein baked oatmeal might just be my new favorite way to eat protein oats (aka proats)!...

4.98 47 Published Mar 01, 2024, Updated Sep 18, 2024 Why I Love These Protein Muffins Easy – This recipe comes together in minutes in a blender! Protein-packed – One muffin has 11 grams of protein! Allergen-friendly – They’re gluten-free, grain-free, peanut-free and dairy-free. Portable – These muffins are easy to eat with your hands for a quick and easy on the go breakfast or snack. Bonus, silicone muffin cups double as a baking, storage and transportation vessel....

4.19 23 Published Jan 13, 2015, Updated Oct 18, 2024 With a base of chickpeas, quinoa and bright veggies, this particular quinoa salad is loaded with nutrients and very filling. Ingredients Needed quinoa – this is the base of the recipe and you can use any type of quinoa you like from white, black, red to tri-color. Any variety will work for this recipe. chickpeas – I used canned chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans), but you can cook your own if you have the time....