I started paying attention to my food choices more in college, and especially after college, and started to seek out healthier options. I thought for a long time that eating healthy meant staying away from Italian food. All that pasta. All that pizza. All those heavy cream sauces. I hated going to Italian restaurants cause there was rarely anything I wanted. Then I visited Italy. I went with my family right after I graduated from college - literally flew from Chicago (I went to Northwestern - Go Wildcats!...

5 15 Published Apr 19, 2022, Updated Jan 30, 2024 The typical scenario: you’re on your way to the restaurant and have all intentions of sticking with healthy options. Then you arrive, the server puts a sombrero on your head and your plan gets thrown out the window faster than you can say tamale! Hello unlimited chips and salsa — can’t stop, won’t stop! Sure, I’ll have a margarita. And what the heck, why not get the Guadalajara Especial and then some fried ice cream to finish off the meal....

0 0 Published Sep 06, 2024 This recipe has been in the making for awhile now and if you follow me on Instagram you know we tested this recipe probably over 10 times before finally perfecting it and landing on the recipe I’m sharing today. I already have a vegan pumpkin pie on the site, but I wanted more of a traditional pumpkin pie that was dairy-free, made with less sugar and naturally sweetened....

What is hokey pokey ice cream? If you’re a Kiwi, Hokey Pokey needs no introduction! For the rest of the world though, those words are just hocus pocus. Hokey Pokey ice cream is one of the most popular ice creams in New Zealand, perhaps second only to plain ol’ vanilla ice cream. It’s a quintessentially Kiwi treat where rich creamy vanilla ice cream is mixed with crunchy bits of honeycomb toffee (i....

One of the all-time most popular recipes here on Family Food on the Table is my 15-minute honey garlic chicken. Maybe because it’s just 15 minutes. Maybe because it’s all on-hand ingredients. Maybe because the sauce is so fantastic. (Go check out the reviews; people rave over that dish!) So of course, I had to make some variations of it. I’ve shared slow cooker honey garlic chicken, a honey garlic chicken stir fry and honey garlic chicken rice bowls....

Winters are perfect time to enjoy heart warming and comforting soup bowls. Winters have finally arrived in Delhi, so at our home we are enjoying the steaming soups as usual. Winters are also time for so many fresh vegetables which gives a lovely colour and healthy taste to any soup. Yesterday I shared a popular Indo chines soup recipe Sweet Corn Soup in MTCwinterDelights series. To continue that I am sharing another popular Indo chinese soup recipe Veg Hot n sour soup....

1. Choose the Right Cut I’d say this step is the most pivotal. There’s only so much you can do for a steak that’s not that great to begin with. Most (certainly not all) really good steaks are on the expensive side, so let’s just get that out of the way. You’ll need to be willing to spend a bit more for a premium cut and it will be well worth it when you take that first juicy bite....

Anxious to impart to my children the traditions of my childhood, in preparation for the big day, we decided to make our own butter this year. For the actual butter, you’re going to need heavy whipping cream and salt. I like kosher salt, but flaked sea salt would also be delicious. I think regular table salt is a little heavy-handed here and takes away from the sweet, delicate flavor of the butter, and coarser sea salts may not dissolve in the butter, which most people don’t really dig....

5 8 Published Mar 29, 2021, Updated Nov 05, 2024 Spoiler alert: you pronounce it keen-wah! I am a quinoa lover and have been for years. I love making it to use in salads (my easy quinoa salad is the best), as a thicker for soups and even casseroles (you have to try this cheesy broccoli quinoa casserole. It’s such a versatile little seed. Yes, it’s a seed. I know it seems like a grain, but it’s actually a pseudocereal....

What’s not to love, right? I will tell you. Shrimp that has not been deveined. And when they say “vein,” they really mean “intestinal tract.” Yes, friends, I’m talking about poop. I actually kind of hate deveining shrimp; it makes the eating of the shrimp less enjoyable for me. But, since I’ve lived in Louisiana for 6 1/2 years now, I’ve made it a priority to buy gulf shrimp, which is more expensive than farmed international shrimp....

The only guide you need to make perfect marshmallows! Skip ahead to the recipe if you like, but make sure to read the post for all the tips and to learn the basics of the process. When it comes to marshmallows, I’ve been spoiled. I’ve enjoyed PERFECT homemade marshmallows since I was little, because my grandmother was an absolute pro at making them. She passed on the obsession to me, and I’ve been fluffing ’em up for as long as I can remember....

3.64 28 Published Jun 19, 2017, Updated Jul 18, 2024 Plain water is great, but sometimes it can get a wee bit boring. For this reason I lean on sparkling water (I have a Spindrift obsession) and homemade infused water. Both are great options when you’re craving something with a little flavor, but want to skip the added sugar and/or artificial sweeteners. There are so many different infused water combos you can make, but today we’re highlighting six of our current favorites and sharing our best tips for infused water sipping....

Make this yummy looking, delicious street food snack with bread, curd, and your favorite dry fruits. Dahi Vada has a special place in North Indian Chaat Recipes. We simply can’t resist melt in mouth soft dahi vada that is beautifully covered in curd, chock-full with dried fruits, and topped with Imli chutney and green chutney. If you are in mood for classic Dal dahi vada you can Click here If you are nodding your head and day-dreaming about that soft squishy vadas filled with cashews and nuts, then this Instant Bread Dahi Vada recipe is just for you....

I am mostly recovered from our Vegas weekend to see Lady Gaga perform. It wasn’t fun going back to work, and I still have whatever this respiratory infection is, but I’m back in the groove. And just so thankful we got to have that experience. Both of her shows (the main one and the jazz/piano one) were so good. Her voice is incredible and she’s an amazing performer on stage....

Buckwheat in Hindi is known as kuttu aata, you may have to find them by these names in local Indian store or any good health store. I had these pakoras with tea and green chutney. You can even enjoy Kuttu Ke Pakode with coconut chutney or falahari green chutney. So, let’s dive into making these crispy Pakore, for your Navratri snack cravings! Why Make It? Perfect for Fasting: Ideal for Navratri, made with fasting-approved ingredients....

Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or a cozy dinner, these recipes are designed to make your gathering both flavorful and memorable. Dive into this collection of easy-to-make vegetarian and vegan recipes that will add a burst of flavor to your holiday feast! Appetizers Kick off your Labor Day celebration with a mouthwatering spread of appetizers! From crispy cheese potato balls and spicy vegetable cutlets to flavorful Butter Garlic Mushrooms, these delicious bites are sure to get your party started....

First of all, if you haven’t heard, we’re having a little Valentine’s Day sale over in the Shop–everything is 10% off with the code LOVE, plus our whisks, prints, totes, towels, and extra-virgin and chili oils and vanilla fig vinegar (all the cute pinks and purples!) are marked down! I had never really had bread pudding until I went away to college. My dad loved rice pudding, so we had that all the time, but he had some very strong anti-bread pudding feelings, so we never had it....

If you love turmeric yellow rice that is healthy, quick and packed with spicy lemony flavour and looks gorgeous on the table this is the dish for you. Not only for lunch or dinner this is one of the popular breakfast dishes which is often made with leftover rice. About Lemon rice Lemon rice is also known as Chitrana in Karnataka or Elumichai sadam in Tamil Nadu. This easy and simple recipe is made with cooked rice, tempering of a few spices and a lot of lemon juice or Indian lime juice....

Today I am sharing with you few basic healthy recipes for beginners, so that you can start cooking basic meals especially during this lockdown time. I can assure you these are some of the easier recipes to make you fall in love with Indian cooking. Made with simple ingredients you will feel like a pro cook when you make them. The Other Day I posted these Vegetarian Lockdown recipes on my Youtube channel you can also try them....

Each sip of this Mango Smoothie has bursts of refreshing tropical flavors. It’s a smooth and delicious treat to sip on while you sit poolside or when you need to cool down on hot summer days. All you need are 3 simple ingredients: Frozen mango chunksOrange juiceYour choice of coconut yogurt or coconut milk This frozen mango smoothie recipe is an easy and healthy go-to when you’re craving something sweet....