Hello from Iowa! I’ve been here for a couple of days as part of an Iowa Corn Quest trip with some fellow bloggers, visiting farms and learning about all things CORN! It’s been so fun and I can’t wait to share more with you in a full post about the visit soon. At the same time, I’m excited to get home to my family tonight. And then I’ll be in go-go mode because I’ve got to get us ready for our camping weekend!...

While the pasta is boiling heat up a skillet with a little oil in it. Season your chicken with salt and pepper and then pop it in the skillet to sizzle up. It will be done in about the same amount of time as the pasta. After it cools for a minute, slice it up. Since your skillet is already hot and oiled, toss the mushrooms in there to saute for a few minutes Now you’ll start making the sauce....

White Basmati rice pairs well with North Indian dishes and You can cook perfect basmati rice in Instant Pot. Instant pot is one gadget that I find very useful in Indian cooking. Rice in Instant Pot is one of the best ways to cook perfect rice. Ever since I got Instant pot in my kitchen I have almost stopped using a rice cooker or pressure cooker for cooking rice. Not only this has saved me a lot of counter space but any type of white rice in an Instant pot ensures perfectly cooked rice each time....

3.72 8 Published Jul 22, 2021, Updated Jul 21, 2023 Lucky for you, I finally perfected the recipe and I’m sharing it today. This salad is packed with flavor from the grilled BBQ chicken, a variety of vegetables and not one, but two sauces, BBQ sauce and ranch dressing. And for added crunch, it’s topped with crushed tortilla chips! Here’s What You Need grilled bbq chicken breasts – simply follow my recipe for grilled BBQ chicken....

Not only is this taco “meat” made out of whole plant foods, it’s actually easy to make! It can be ready in about 30 minutes, and is cooked right on the stovetop. If you prefer, you can bake it. I give instructions for both methods. It’s Kid Approved No joke, my kids love the stuff. And I truly don’t have the most adventurous eaters, they can be quite picky. If your kids (or yourself) are sensitive to spice, you can substitute the adobo sauce for a little chili powder....

I am sharing this spiced green chutney recipe to make the best chutney that retains bright green colour long after grinding it. Why We love this? This cilantro chutney is ready in 10 minutes and that includes prep time as well. It is healthier and affordable to make at home than picking a store-bought chutney bottle. You can personalise it as per your taste and spice level. It is an oil-free, gluten-free and naturally vegan healthy Indian dip....

4.96 14 Published Jul 06, 2022, Updated Jun 29, 2024 They’re bright and refreshing thanks to the hint of lemon and fresh blueberries so are perfect for warm summer mornings. Plus, these oats are packed with protein thanks to the vanilla protein powder and Greek yogurt so they’ll keep you full all morning long! Why You’ll Love This Recipe It’s summery, healthy and super simple to whip up. Great for meal prep and is the perfect recipe for busy mornings....

First of all, thank you guys so much for all of your kind comments on yesterday’s post on The Scoop. Thank you for reading it, thank you for sharing it. It was so hard to write. Like, really, really hard. So to have such a positive response means so much to me. We have a lot of sweet roll recipes on the blog. And they’re all Sara’s. For me, sweet rolls are one area where I am just not really willing to experiment once I find a recipe I love....

Having breakfast for dinner was one of my favorite things growing up. It usually meant it was either omelets or bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches and either way was a win. Those were both also made by my dad, whereas my mom did all of the cooking otherwise. So something about it felt fun and special. Looking back, I realize those were probably really just the nights my mom was too dead tired to want to make a meal....

I’m feeling a little scattered today. It’s not the short week that’s throwing me (though wow, am I thankful for that), but just that we seem to be all over the place. Here’s the quick run-down: I’m certainly grateful that it’s all good stuff, but it’s just one of those weeks where I need a second me - or at least a second brain - to keep track of it all....

Looking for more butternut squash recipes? You’ll also love my Butternut Squash Lasagna, Butternut Squash Soup and Butternut Squash Curry recipes. In this Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce recipe, the roasted winter squash blends seamlessly with cashews and simple seasonings to transform into a rich, creamy, and dreamy sauce. Pour it over the cooked pasta noodles of your choice and dig in! Even if you’re not the world’s biggest fan of butternut squash, you’ll still love this recipe....

Rich, creamy and irresistible, this butterscotch butter pecan ice cream is another summer favorite ice cream recipe of mine. I’ve been on an ice cream binge lately, as evidenced by this vanilla ice cream, chocolate ice cream, mint chocolate chip ice cream and cereal milk ice cream etc. Here’s the last one for a while, and I think I may have saved the best for last. This Brown Butter Butterscotch Ice Cream with Pecan in a league of its own....

We love all things frosting around here, so the fact that there’s an entire section devoted to various frostings brings out all sorts of happy feelings (as well as all the fat pants, but that’s another post.) And while sprinkles taste basically like nothing, I am so attracted to them–like, if you give me a plain ice cream cone and one with sprinkles, I’ll pick the sprinkles every time even if there is literally no discernible taste difference....

One of the most common questions we get is how to get the swirly cupcake icing. This is something I really wondered about, too, for a REALLY long time and honestly, I had a hard time finding clear instructions. It was almost like there was this code of secrecy among cupcake-eers. Well, I’m here to bust that code right open, not only because it makes your cupcakes impressive and professional-looking, but once you get the hang of it, it makes frosting cupcakes SO much easier and faster!...

4.28 106 Published Jan 29, 2020, Updated Sep 23, 2024 They’re the perfect game day appetizer, but you can also serve them as a simple sheet pan meal. It’s something the whole family will love! I mean, have you ever told your kids (or husband) that you’re having nachos for dinner before? If not, try it with the recipe and just watch their eyes light up. Why Use Cauliflower Instead of Chips?...

5 8 Published Apr 25, 2022, Updated May 18, 2024 It’s packed with tons of flavor, has cauliflower rice as the base for a low-carb option and is topped with a delicious tomatillo avocado dressing. It’s seriously so good and is bound to become a new staple dinner recipe in your home! Why You’ll Love This Recipe Super easy to meal prep in advance for quick assembly during the week....

It has been enchilada week here on the blog. I started the week off with homemade easy enchilada sauce, which is ready in about 10 minutes and so flavorful! Then I shared sweet potato black bean enchiladas, which are my favorite vegetarian enchiladas. So tender and flavorful! Today it’s a different healthy twist on enchiladas with these fun chicken enchilada spaghetti squash boats. They are lightened up but still have all the delicious flavor of enchiladas - plus all the saucy, cheesy goodness too!...

Chocolate Chia Bliss Balls are great as a post-workout snack or as a snack for kids and adults alike. Why I love these chia seed energy balls Striking a balance between eating healthy and satisfying that sweet tooth is always an interesting challenge. Chocolate to me, is what kryptonite is to Superman! So while finding that sweet spot between healthy and indulgent can be tricky, I’m always on the look out for a solution....

Sweet chocolate shortcrust pastry dough that is perfect to line your tart shells. I previously shared a detailed post on how to make Pate Sucree on the blog. So I won’t go into all the nitty gritty of making chocolate pate sucree again here, because the tips are very much the same. This chocolate version is based on that classic pate sucree dough, which is an authentic French recipe. So you know you will get guaranteed, authentic results....

5 29 Published Dec 17, 2021, Updated Jun 12, 2023 So there you have it, eat your healthy fats! One of my favorite ways to get fat? This homemade cinnamon peanut butter. It’s creamy with a hint of sweetness from the vanilla and cinnamon. The best part is that it’s super easy to make. Let’s dive in! What You Need peanuts – I used home-cooked unsalted Virginia peanuts. Any type of peanut will do, I just recommend using unsalted so you can control how salty the end result is!...