This post first appeared on Real Housemoms, where I am a contributor. How’s your week going? Do you have any fun St. Patrick’s Day plans for the weekend? We’ve been busy with soccer and swimming and appointments this week. And I also got to have a fun night out with my dad to go to dinner and see the play/musical Waitress. It was really good (though I love the movie more) and so nice to get out and do something different mid-week!...
4.43 40 Published Oct 02, 2020, Updated Sep 27, 2023 This smoothie is the perfect recipe for days where you’re craving fall flavors, but the weather is still warm enough to enjoy drinking a cold smoothie. For this pumpkin pie smoothie, I used dates to sweeten it, canned coconut milk to make it extra creamy and a few hemp seeds to add a little protein. The end result is a luscious pumpkin pie smoothie that tastes like creamy, liquid pumpkin pie filling....
Soccer season is underway for my 8-year-old son, and we are loving watching the games on the weekend! It’s a nice excuse to be outside for a long stretch, and he’s got a fun team with a great coach. Although, I’ll be happy when it finally starts to cool off and feel like fall - I think that’s coming this week. (Looking forward to highs in the mid 70s for a few days, instead of the upper 80s and low 90s like we’ve been having....
4.91 24 Published Jul 06, 2023, Updated Sep 23, 2024 Classic vanilla cake recipes are usually made with white flour, refined sugar and lots of oil or butter, but in true EBF fashion I made a few healthier swaps. For this cake, we’re using whole wheat pastry flour instead of white flour, maple syrup instead of granulated sugar, avocado oil instead of butter or canola oil (and less of it) and Greek yogurt to replace some of the oil, which also adds a bit of protein!...
I made ALL of the baby food for both of my little ones. Which was no small feat because they were very hearty eaters. A good thing, but whew, kept me busy in the kitchen! I always made big batches of purees, to knock out a bunch at a time, and inevitably, I’d be left with extras when they were moving onto finger foods and self-feeding. So I started turning those purees into homemade baby food pouches....
This recipe is going to make a LOT–that’s the point. You can keep it in an airtight container and then use it as needed. Not everything is cheaper at Costco and Sam’s Club, but spices definitely are, so if you’ve been itching for a reason to buy giant containers of chili powder, then boom. Here you go. To make the base recipe, you’re going to need chili powder, cumin, coriander, kosher salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, pepper or cayenne pepper, oregano, and cornstarch....
1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 T grated onion 1/3 C fresh orange juice 3T fresh lime juice 2T honey 3/4 t cumin 1/2 t salt 1/4 t ground black pepper 1/2 C vegetable oil 3. Place all ingredients in a tightly sealed jar and shake your bootie (and the jar) vigorously. Store in the fridge, and shake before dressing salad. Try it on a bed of cold romaine, with bites of creamy avocado, juicy mango, pretty red onion and slices of Spicy Honey Chicken
4.05 9 Published Sep 23, 2020, Updated Jun 12, 2023 Homemade trail mix is usually healthier than the store-bought varieties too… of course it does depend on what you put in your mix. You can make it super healthy or extra decadent. Why You Should Make Homemade Trail Mix at Home In case you need convincing on why you don’t need to buy trail mix anymore, here are a few reasons to try your hand at homemade trail mix:...
These Instant Pot Ribs are a delicious & easy dinner recipe! For another amazing variation, try my instant pot chicken thighs with honey soy. I first owned a pressure cooker in 2011, when I first moved into my own apartment. Instant pots weren’t around at the time, and it was simply called a “multi cooker”. Thanks to my lack of proper meal planning, I quickly learned to appreciate the pressure cooker function on my multi cooker....
Types of Peonies There are 2 different groups: herbaceous and tree peonies. Herbaceous peonies are the type most home gardeners grow so that’s what we’re talking about here. They grow best in zones 3-8, come in lots of colors, shapes and sizes, but can be generally classified into a few categories. These different types of flowers look quite different, so if you like one type more than another, make sure you check out the variety you are purchasing!...
Ingredient and Equipment Notes Grill Pan – If you’re making these indoors, I recommend using an indoor grill pan. Burger Patties Ground Sirloin Italian Sausage – Sausage links or loose packed Italian sausage from the meat department works great. Just make sure it’s Italian sausage, not breakfast sausage. Kosher Salt and Black Pepper Buns – Make sure to get a good quality bun or Italian roll. Check your store’s bakery for fresh varieties of buns and rolls and grab what looks good to you....
5 16 Published Feb 09, 2023, Updated Jun 04, 2024 I created this recipe for mamas with dietary restrictions in mind, so this recipe is dairy-free, soy-free, gluten-free and jam-packed with ingredients known to help boost milk supply like oats, flaxseed, brewer’s yeast, molasses and sesame. Why You’ll Love This Recipe It’s packed with ingredients to help boost milk production and supply for breastfeeding moms! The combo of chocolate, cinnamon, coconut and molasses is so good!...
5 11 Published Apr 24, 2018, Updated Nov 19, 2021 Speaking of… my friend Lindsay of Cotter Crunch, an OG blogger like me, just launched her first cookbook, Nourishing Superfood Bowls, and I’m so excited to give you a sneak peek today! Are you a bowl person? I basically eat every meal out of a bowl. They just make more sense to me than plates! I don’t know what it is about plates — maybe it’s the fact that it’s way easier for food to slip off?...
5 40 Published Apr 05, 2013, Updated Jul 24, 2023 Recently I saw that my local health food store had coconut roasted almonds and I knew I needed them in my life. Instead of buying them, I decided to make my own — that way I would have a recipe to share with you all. Always thinking about you guys. 🙂 These babies are good! They’re sweet but not too sweet and the toasted coconut pairs perfectly with the maple syrup and nuttiness of the almonds....
Are you skeptical of tofu? The secret to delicious tofu is how you prepare it! You’ll love my Perfect Fried Tofu, Crispy Baked Tofu and Air Fryer Tofu recipes as well. And here are a few of my all-time-favorite tofu based dinners: Orange Tofu (tastes just like the popular take-out!) Sesame Tofu Peanut Tofu with Coconut Rice If you think tofu is bland, boring, or difficult to make, think again!...
Mughlai Egg curry is a Mughlai dish from the legendary Mughlai cuisine known for its richness and mild aromatic flavours. Originally this recipe of egg curry also known as shahi anda used to be cooked with meat in Mughal kitchens. But being an egg lover I made it with boiled eggs. This delicately spiced egg curry recipe for dinner tastes perfect with rice or chapathi. This is a very easy to cook egg curry recipe, you can make this curry for weeknight dinners....
Confession: I am so over cookies for a little while. (So, you know, check back in a few days.) I think I must have overdone it during the holidays and just need a break. (However small.) In the meantime, my sweet tooth isn’t going anywhere, so I’m sticking to clean eating, wholesome treats. These cookie balls fit the bill - and they are NO BAKE! (If you love snacks like this, definitely check out my raw brownie bites too....
Here we are on the brink of 2018, and a full year of promise, potential and possibilities ahead of us! I hope you guys had a lovely holiday season with family, friends and all those who matter to you. 2017 was a very hectic, yet productive year for both K and myself. And here I am already planning for a brand new year. 🙂 When I was growing up, we had a tradition in my family where we always start the new year with something sweet to eat....
Mix spices and olive oil and set aside. Cut potatoes into 8 wedges each and place in a medium mixing bowl. Add seasonings and olive oil to the potato wedges… toss to coat. Arrange the potato wedges on the foil, trying to keep them from touching if you can help it. Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes. Serve with a variety of dipping sauces–ketchup, fry sauce, aioli, honey mustard, Sriracha, ranch dressing, malt vinegar, basically whatever you love!...
christmas morning memories Right about this time every year we start getting emails and Facebook requests asking us what we serve in our own homes on Christmas morning. At my house growing up and now with my own little family it’s always been an “overnight meal.” Everything is made the day before so all that needs to be done on Christmas morning is popping things into the oven. I have vivid memories of being a kid and running downstairs to see what Santa had delivered....
