My Vegan Lemon Bars are one of the most popular recipes on my site, and recently I had the idea to pair them with lavender. The results are even better than the original, in my opinion! I hope you love them. Lavender and lemon are a match made in heaven! The lavender flavor is subtle and not overpowering, but definitely there. In the last few years I’ve fallen in love with lavender, like lavender lemonade and lavender lattes....

4.5 25 Published Jul 02, 2018, Updated Jun 23, 2022 I was introduced to the world of homemade dressings thanks to my aunt… at least from what I remember. We typically had store-bought dressings at home and not healthy store-bought salad dressings – my favorite was Catalina, which is essentially liquid sugar disguised as a tomato-based dressing. The first time I had a homemade vinaigrette was at my aunt’s house and I’ve been obsessed with homemade dressings since (check out some of my personal favs here)....

Desserts play a significant role in Indian celebrations, and while fasting limits ingredient choices, this kheer ensures you don’t have to compromise on flavor. Trust me, you’ll be sending me a virtual hi-five after trying this delicious Makhana Paneer Kheer! Why to make it? Fasting-Friendly: Makhana Kheer is made with ingredients that are allowed during fasting, making it a perfect treat for Navratri celebrations. Nourishing: It provides essential nutrients and energy to help sustain you during fasting periods....

4.5 26 Published Aug 31, 2016, Updated Mar 15, 2023 Yup! For this reason I have a ton of trail mix recipes posted here on EBF! And I know you are going to love this trail mix blend because it’s basically a breakfast delight in trail mix form with maple and cinnamon, two of the best breakfast flavors on the planet, lots of crunchy nuts, toasted coconut and dried berries....

First of all, we need to announce the winner of the Plum Organics iPad Mini giveaway! The winner is #333, Brittany, who said, “I love tight hugs from my toddler. Her chubby, soft little arms are the best part of my day!” Congrats, Brittany–we’ve sent you an email, so please get back to us ASAP! 🙂 So we have this recipe for Italian meatballs, and it’s awesome and I love it and it will always hold a special place in my heart....

4.59 59 Published Apr 11, 2024, Updated Jun 20, 2024 I love the fact that it’s super flavorful and delicious, but also loaded with nutrient-rich toppings. Most pasta salads aren’t the healthiest, but this salad actually does a good job of packing a ton of nutrition into one dish! Why You’ll Love This Recipe Full of flavor – Between the sun dried tomatoes, feta cheese, olives and homemade dressing this salad is jam-packed with flavor!...

Plus, I have a simple trick to get a nice, thick coating of confectioner’s sugar on the cookies that won’t easily shake off. It feels bittersweet to be updating this post, because these Mexican Weeding Cookies were the very first recipe I shared on my blog when I launched it in August 2014! I’ve made the cookies many times since then, and they’ve come to be my husband’s favorite cookie ever in that time, so I figured it was time this post got an upgrade on my blog....

This is something we make often at my house (sometimes even for dinner!) because it’s made with super basic ingredients. Just milk, flour, eggs, and a bit of butter. I make mine with the least amount of eggs possible, so it’s not so…eggy. They’re just soft and pillowy and perfect for dipping in just about anything. I just put everything in my blender and then pour them into a mini muffin tin....

I used to make mini chocolate souffles a lot, but these are so much easier and they turn out every time so I’ve bagged teh souffles. Seriously, you can whip these suckers up in less than 5 minutes and be eating them shortly after that. So easy, so impressive, and so so good. And since I know at least one person will ask- yes you need to use bittersweet chocolate!...

With these delicious lunch box recipes you can pack a lunch box which is healthy and tasty. These are my personal preference and I, my son and husband carry these lunch boxes to work whole week. With these recipes you can pack tasty and interesting lunchbox from Monday to Friday If you want to follow all these ideas as they come, do follow me on Instagram at @rekhakakkar where I share my everyday Indian lunch box ideas and meal prep steps....

5 17 Published Jan 04, 2023, Updated Oct 05, 2023 This recipe comes from the restaurant Flower Child, which is a favorite of mine for quick, healthy food. Unfortunately, there isn’t a location in Richmond, so I just had to find a way to recreate this bowl at home because it’s SO good! This bowl has the perfect combination of flavors and textures that will leave you feeling satisfied and nourished....

Thai Peanut Noodles, also known as peanut sauce noodles, are a beloved dish in Thai cuisine. They feature a delectable homemade peanut sauce that is both creamy and slightly spicy, complementing the noodles perfectly. The sauce is typically made from ingredients like peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, ginger, and a touch of sweetness, creating a harmonious blend of flavors that elevate the noodles to a whole new level....

This guide will help you perfect your cheesecake, and NEVER worry about cracks again! I loooove cheesecake. So much so that my Secret Layer Cakes cookbook features 28 inventive, flavor-bending cheesecake recipes. Like this cookie monster cheesecake for example! My favorite cheesecake was a chocolate swirled cheesecake that I used to eat during my university years in New Zealand. I realized my part time job couldn’t fund my cheesecake obsession, so I taught myself how to bake the perfect cheesecake....

Cajun flavors are my jam. There’s just so much flavor built in, from the “trinity” of onion, green pepper and celery, to the meats and seasonings and spiciness all wrapped together. Previously I’ve shared this Cajun chicken pasta, Cajun chicken and okra and Cajun sausage skillet. And on special occasions, I’ll make this classic chicken and sausage gumbo. Today I’m excited to share this one pot Cajun dirty rice. I’ve made this numerous time and we all adore this mix of sausage and rice and tomatoes and veggies and the just massive amount of OOMPH this dish has!...

Remember this post where I told you about my amazingly awesome sister Becca? The one where she made her famous Orange Teriyaki Steelhead for our bbq after our Seattle book signing? Just say yes. I know you remember. I followed her around the kitchen taking note of everything she did, and totally annoyed her by making her actually measure things. Thanks Becca! This is a great method to know for cooking fish....

I make a variety of paneer bhurji recipes or scrambled Indian cottage cheese. Will talk about all of them in detail below. But here is how to make Paneer bhurji with lots of vegetables. I always try to combine healthy and delicious in one dish. This one is healthier and tastier than regular bhurji recipe. The English name for dish is scrambled Indian cottage cheese and Paneer bhurji in Hindi....

So I knew right away that I wanted to make a PB&J Cookie Pizza for him and it was soooo good. I’ll show you how I did this one, completely homemade, but you can very easily take some shortcuts with both store-bought cookie dough and/or ice cream if you want to take that route. No shame there- it would be delicious either way. We just have a slight obsession with homemade ice cream so we take every chance we get....

Thick, luscious drinking chocolate for those who LOVE PB & chocolate! Do I really need to say much to sell you guys this hot chocolate recipe? There’s a reason why peanut butter and chocolate are an incomparable combo. And hot chocolate is a decadent and easy chocolate dessert to satisfy any chocolate craving! There’s something truly wonderful about a homemade hot chocolate on a cold winter day. While an authentic French hot chocolate is what I’d opt for for a particularly creamy and luscious drinking chocolate, I also can’t resist that ever classic flavor combo of chocolate and peanut butter....

4.5 4 Published Aug 01, 2024 I’ve made these granola bars so many times since first testing them because my kiddos love them so much and they don’t last long in our house. They remind me of the Quaker chewy granola bars that I used to eat all the time growing up, but these are made with better-for-you ingredients like rolled oats, honey, brown rice cereal and chia seeds. No corn syrup, soybean oil or added preservatives over here!...

It’s apparently going to be an unofficial martini month here on the blog. It’s December, it’s the holidays and I don’t know, it’s just a fitting way to end 2020, don’t you think? I recently shared my lemon drop martini and peppermint martini recipes. Between my mom and I experimenting and sharing and clipping and saving recipes, I’ve long had a stash of cocktails and martinis and drinks that we’ve tried over the years....