14 Published Apr 18, 2023 Writing a cookbook has been a dream of mine for years and I honestly can’t believe it’s finally come to fruition. If you’ve been following for a while you’ll know that I’m all about a habits-based approach to health and this cookbook focuses on two healthy habits I’m incredibly passionate about, eating more vegetables and meal prep! My goal is to show how tasty and easy it can be to incorporate more veggies into your meals and snacks, especially when you’re able to prep these items ahead of time....

4.43 89 Published Jan 13, 2020, Updated Mar 05, 2024 That said, I still crave oatmeal raisin cookies every once in a while and I have found that you can indeed make them healthier just by swapping a few ingredients. And that’s exactly what I did to come up with this recipe for oatmeal raisin protein cookies. Are Healthy Cookies a Thing? If you know me, you know that I’m all about making healthy cookies and fully support the idea that cookies can be healthy enough to have for breakfast....

One of my favorite things about going to restaurants is finding inspiration to try new things in my own kitchen. Also: not having to do the dishes. So while I’ve been traveling, I’ve been trying to make a point of ordering things that would make me excited to get into the kitchen. One of my favorite side dishes is oven-baked fries like these ones and these ones–I feel like I’m getting a treat without completely busting the healthy eating plan and my kids love them, which is an added delight....

Made with hung curd, cottage cheese and melange of spices Paneer Kabab is a popular North Indian recipe. As a tea time snack, party appetizer or wrapped in a rumali roti these paneer kebabs taste best ar grilled or roasted seekh kebabs. It is a veg seekh kebab recipe that even Non vegetarians also enjoy. Curd or yogurt is good for bones and cottage cheese too is great protein source....

If you’re like me, mornings can be a bit hectic. Trying to get out the door on time can be a struggle, and finding time for a healthy breakfast can seem impossible. That’s why I love this Coffee Oatmeal Smoothie - it’s quick, easy, and packed with wholesome ingredients that will give you the energy you need to tackle the day ahead. If you don’t like smoothies call this Peanut Butter Oatmeal Latte Shake but you must make this!...

Remember how I told you guys last week that I had more ideas in stock for my pickled beetroot? Here’s one of them. And so is this pickled beet and basil grilled cheese sandwich. But this one is a doozy! I love tossing recipe ideas around in my head to see what flavor combinations would strike my fancy, and this one just stuck like glue. So I hope I get you guys excited enough to try this one at home, because the flavors in this one are seriously awesome!...

They are perfect for gift-giving during the holidays as chocolate caramel pumpkin rice krispie bars or as caramel toffees! These are almost like a pumpkin pie in caramel bite form! I grew up eating rice krispie treats and Mars bar slices, so I didn’t have my first rice krispie treat until I was much older. And to be perfectly honest, I’m not disappointed! I’d have a rice krispie slice over a rice krispie treat any day....

Well, one of my kids recently read about rice pudding in a book and wanted to make it, and there was no way in this universe that I was tempering eggs or plumping raisins for something they probably weren’t going to eat, so I was about to write it off as a lost cause when I found this recipe for rice pudding in The America’s Test Kitchen Quick Family Cookbook....

We finally got a taste of fall these past few days! The weather has cooled down slightly here in N.C. and it feels absolutely glorious. I’m so ready for this cooler weather, the extra time outside and excited that October starts later this week. Bring it, fall!! Alright though, let’s move along to the recipe. Today, we’re doing easy comfort food. This quick chicken and gravy is creamy, soul warming and seriously delicious....

Ingredient Notes Graham Crackers – Do you seem to always have an opened package of graham crackers that are a little stale? Those will work just as well as fresh ones here! Peanut Butter – Smooth or creamy peanut butter both work here, but this recipe is written with standard peanut butter in mind, not natural peanut butter which has a different texture. Shortening – a small amount of vegetable shortening is melted into chocolate chips for the topping....

5 6 Published Jul 28, 2023, Updated Oct 24, 2024 This is my go-to recipe when I want a delicious and satisfying meal without spending hours in the kitchen. With a rotisserie chicken on hand, the salad comes together in no time, making it perfect for busy weekdays or a quick weekend bite. Why You’ll Love This Salad It comes together in about 5 minutes with only 5 main ingredients!...

Equipment-wise, you’re going to need 8 small ramekins or parfait dishes. Now is the perfect time to buy those adorable ramekins you’ve been eyeballing at Target or Pier 1. And if your significant other asks you why you need them, you can tell them it’s a James Bond thing and they just need to trust you in the matter of the ramekins. Ingredients-wise, you’ll need sour cream (light is fine), heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract (plus others if you want them), a packet of gelatin (or a scant tablespoon if you’re measuring it out), and granulated sugar....

So instead of a recipe today, when I figure everyone is busy with Halloween festivities anyway, I thought I’d give a little update since so many of you have reached out via social media and offered your well wishes and inquired as to how I was doing (thank you!) Last Monday my husband and I welcomed our 4th kiddo into the world. It’s also our 4th boy, and my 4th c-section....

Cutting equal cheese slices using a fork is a bit unconventional, but it can be done with some care and precision. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you achieve even slices: What You’ll Need: A block of Cheddar cheese A fork (preferably with thin, sturdy tines) A cutting board A knife (optional, for initial scoring) Steps: Tips: For harder cheeses, you might need to use more force or make deeper indentations with the fork....

My kids have had a loooong fall break, and we really packed in some fun. We snuck up to the mountains for a couple of nights of camping in some truly gorgeous weather. Then we had some city fun heading to our local amusement park and going out to dinner with my parents. I think I might be ready for school to start back tomorrow just to catch a breather!...

So if you’re familiar with Cafe Rio, a Utah-based fresh Mex chain that’s kind of starting to spread throughout the rest of the United States, you may have seen this chicken recipe floating around the Internet. I’ve done some poking and prodding and I’m not exactly sure WHERE it originated, but if you google Cafe Rio chicken, invariably a WHOLE BUNCH of blogs will pop up with a recipe for Crock Pot chicken and Italian salad dressing and a packet of Ranch....

Ingredient and Equipment Notes Babyback Pork Ribs – Up to 3 pounds. Mustard – Yellow mustard or Dijon. Dry Rub Chili powder Smoked paprika Kosher salt Pepper Cumin Brown sugar Garlic powder Onion powder How to Smoke Babyback Ribs Step 1: Mustard Rub The first thing I do give my ribs a thin rub of mustard. You can use Dijon or even plain yellow mustard. It doesn’t make them taste mustard-y, it just helps deepen the flavor and adhere the spice rub....

Spinach Rice recipe that is healthy easy to make a gluten-free recipe. Of late I have been following a diet that is gut healthy and mostly gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan. The only exception that I am making here is I include ghee, butter and eggs. I will talk about why is and how’s of these in future posts for now I am sharing this Latest favourite spinach rice recipe made with ingredients that are loaded with nutrition....

I’m not sure what happened to that recipe, but I remembered it not too long ago when I had a craving for that sweet and tangy sauce that it was cooked in. After some light google stalking, I discovered that apparently this sauce thing isn’t so weird–it seems to be a staple, handed-down recipe in lots and lots of families and I had no idea it was a thing. It’s funny that this is considered a recipe since it basically consists of other sauces all mixed together....

4.59 7 Published Mar 22, 2021, Updated Aug 14, 2024 It’s super easy to just grab a bag from the produce section but it’s also super simple to make on your own… and more cost effective! So today I wanted to share my sweet kale salad copycat recipe! Ingredients in Sweet Kale Salad The hearty green veggies are what make this salad so nutrient-rich, while the toppings (cranberries, pepitas and dressing) give it lots of flavor....