4.88 53 Published May 22, 2017, Updated Sep 27, 2024 Feeling this way makes total sense because alcohol, high sugar foods and processed junk can slow down or hinder our digestive systems. Of course our bodies have their own natural detoxification system but sometimes it doesn’t hurt to get back to the basics and help your body with the cleansing process. This kale detox salad is a great place to start because it’s packed full of delicious foods that contains vital nutrients and are perfect for cleansing....

It’s hard to have celebration treat traditions because we get so sick of cake and ice cream that every year, it seems like everyone picks something different for their special day. So we’re always trying something new and fun–ice cream cakes and cheesecakes and pies (although right now, if it were my birthday, what I’d really want is an awesome steak and a big salad…I wish I could have those kinds of cravings all the time)....

Have we got you in the mood for lemons? Fresh Squeezed Lemonade Garlic-Herb Sandwich Spread Lemon Zucchini Fettuccine Strawberry-Lemon Face Mask Well, I stumbled across this recipe in a dark, dusty corner of Martha Stewart’s website last year when I was getting ready for my daughter’s first birthday. I wasn’t looking for a lemon cake, and I wasn’t looking for a recipe that was so incredibly poorly constructed and hard-to-follow (seriously, whoever edited that recipe should be fired, or at least flogged aa little), but it sounded delish and I was after the flower cake tutorial....

For more unforgettable vegan cookies, be sure to check out these Vegan Sugar Cookie Bars, Vegan Almond Croissant Cookies, Fluffernutter Cookies, and Lemon Crinkle Cookies! Looking for a fun change from your daily matcha latte? Treat yourself to these green tea Matcha Cookies! They’re soft on the inside, crisp around the edges, and loaded with white chocolate chips. What’s better is how easy these cookies are to make. There’s no chilling required–just mix the cookie dough in a bowl, then bake!...

Earlier this year, I started a new feature here on Family Food on the Table with my January meal plan and February meal plan followed by the March meal plan and April meal plan, each one giving you an entire month’s worth of recipe ideas for easy, healthy family dinners. I myself love to menu plan and schedule out our meals. It does not feel like a chore at all, and I really do enjoy it....

4.72 41 Published Feb 25, 2022, Updated Sep 12, 2023 This dish was inspired by a broiled salmon with a miso glaze recipe that I came across years ago in an email from Fitness Magazine. And let me tell ya, this salmon is so delicious! When I first made it Isaac and I both couldn’t stop marveling over how good it tasted. The flavor from the miso glaze really infused itself into the fish and although the top got a little crispy from the broiler those bites were actually my favorite....

Other lovely plant-based main dishes to make for a holiday include Vegan Wellington (more of a meaty base), Lentil Loaf, Butternut Squash Lasagna and Mushroom Bourguignon. From Vegan Turkey Roast to glazed Vegan Ham, there’s no shortage of show-stopping holiday main dishes available on my blog. But if you’re looking for something impressive with plants front and center, you’ll love this easy Mushroom Wellington recipe. It’s similar to my meaty Vegan Wellington but swaps the vegan beef filling for a beautifully seasoned filling made from whole foods, like herb-dressed mushrooms, caramelized onions, spinach, and sliced sweet potatoes....

New England hot dog buns are absolutely scrumptious when stuffed with buttery lobster! New England Hot Dog Buns (or New England top split hot dog rolls) are my favorite type of hot dog bun! Hands down. I went sampling these (in the form of lobster rolls) between Boston and Bangor, Maine (and even in the upper Midwest) when I visited the region last year, and this series of posts starting today, has been a while in the making....

5 6 Published Oct 23, 2023, Updated Aug 03, 2024 These 6-ingredient bars are crunchy, packed with peanut butter chocolatey goodness and have 5 grams of protein each, making them a great mid-afternoon snack, post-workout treat or healthy dessert option. I guarantee you’ll be hooked after just one bite! Why You’ll Love This Recipe The combo of chocolate + peanut butter = chef’s kiss! Easy to make with only 1 bowl and 6 simple ingredients....

4.06 65 Published Aug 10, 2021, Updated Mar 18, 2024 No Bake Cookies Made Healthier Traditional no bake cookies are made with butter, milk and refined sugar and have around 18 grams of sugar per cookie! This version only has 3 grams of sugar per cookie and we’re swapping the refined sugar for a mashed banana (or maple syrup if you prefer). It also has no butter or oil and uses whole rolled oats instead of instant AND they still taste good....

I headed back east to New York City. There is a huge annual publishing event called Book Expo America, and I went to represent Our Best Bites and our publisher, Shadow Mountain. The event was full of every major publisher, lots of authors, and tons and tons of books! I signed lots of books and met lots of great people. And ran into some familiar faces, too. Jane Seymour was signing right next to me (look, she’s wearing the necklace!...

We all have some family classic recipes that we’re pretty sure aren’t specific just to our families, right? I feel that way about my mom’s classic southern deviled eggs, sweet and spicy pecans, easy vegetable squares and my grandmother’s chocolate chip brownies. All of these come straight from my mom or grandmother’s handwritten notes that have been handed down, but I have a feeling that very similar versions exist in many of your homes as well....

Brown rice is a staple in my house. I keep a large container in the pantry full of brown rice and always have at least one extra bag on hand at all times to add to it. We go through the stuff. It’s a dinner staple for us. Making just plain steamed brown rice is my uninspired go-to most nights, to be honest. Simple and gets the job done. (And if you think it’s difficult or tricky or you’ve had trouble in the past, read that post I just linked to there....

Happy New Year! I’m still reeling over the fact that it’s 2018, and still recovering from the holiday season, but it’s been nice to get back to our regular work and school routine this week. Hoping that lasts more than just the first couple weeks… Today’s recipe comes from my parents. And more my Dad than my Mom this time. Which is why I call this low-carb leftover chicken recipe our family’s original one-pot wonder....

All cooked in one sheet pan and ready in 40 minutes with little active time on your part, this is one of my favorite breakfast recipes, and PERFECT for weekend mornings when you can let the oven do all the work. Oven roasted breakfast potatoes Weekends are meant to be enjoyed. Relished. Savored. It’s time to be spent with family, not standing around your kitchen stove getting breakfast ready for them instead....

Move over roasted Brussels sprouts, there’s a new veggie in town! This Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower recipe is so easy to make and packed with flavor. Plus, it can be made in the air fryer for a crispy, healthy option. Your whole family will love this delicious side dish! How many people you have met have said that cauliflower is boring? Bland and flavourless? Not anymore! Parmesan roasted cauliflower is here to save the day....

4.59 171 Published Feb 14, 2020, Updated Sep 14, 2021 These little bites contain a good amount of protein, taste delicious and work great for breakfast, an afternoon treat or as a pre or post-workout snack. I’ve been eating them for all of the above. They also take almost no time to make – I like to make a batch while doing my food prep on Sunday so I have a portable snack for the rest of the week....

4.74 138 Published Jun 22, 2020, Updated Jun 12, 2023 To be honest, I’ve always liked green smoothies, but never tried drinking them on a regular basis until recently. And it’s been amazing! I’ve made a a bunch of different green smoothies over the years and I always feel awesome after drinking them. It makes sense considering leafy greens are one of the most nutritious foods you can eat. It’s one of the reasons I love incorporating one large salad a day, but putting greens in your smoothie is such an easy way to pack a lot of greens into one meal....

Ingredient and Recipe Notes Simple Ingredients – The dough is simple, with all the right things: butter (only REAL butter!), flour, eggs, baking powder, salt, and both vanilla and peppermint extracts.A Little Sparkle – Rolling the dough balls in sugar before they hit the cookie sheet gives these cookies a little sparkle and crunch. One of these days I’m going to try rolling them in candy cane sugar, which I just make by pulsing candy canes in a food processor until nice and fine....

The first time I made this dip, it literally disappeared within 5 minutes, and that was just with my family–like, 2 adults, 3 children. I guarantee you, if you make this dip, you will become everyone’s favorite person. You will win friends. You will influence people. This dip is the Giant Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies of dips. You’re going to need a package of cream cheese (softened to room temperature or pop it into the microwave for 20 seconds or so), some parsley, basil, and oregano, some grated parmesan, grated mozzarella, pepperoni slices, green peppers, black olives, and onions (not pictured....