5 2 Published Jul 05, 2023, Updated Jun 29, 2024 It’s the perfect salad to keep stocked in your fridge all summer long! It’s great for meal prep and can be served for lunch or dinner throughout the week, but also makes for an amazing make-ahead side dish to bring to all your summer cookouts. Why You’ll Love This Recipe Has all the classic flavors of traditional Greek salad, just with pasta making it more filling....

Happy Friday friends! I hope you’re all been having a good week. I’ve been baking and roasting and broiling up a storm now that my new oven is in and couldn’t be happier. That was a long couple of weeks without one! So what’s with the crazy eggs? Well, we’ve got Dr. Seuss’ birthday coming up (March 2) and St. Patrick’s Day in March as well, so I wanted to arm you with not one, but two different ways to make green eggs and ham....

Ingredient Notes Almond Bark – If you’ve never bought almond bark before, you can find it in most normal grocery stores in the baking aisle. It’s usually by the chocolate chips on either the very top or very bottom shelves (why? I know not). It comes in a 1lb brick, scored into squares and it melts really easily in the microwave or stove top. It tastes like white chocolate, but is much easier to work with....

Sara and I have talked a lot about how much we love the magazine Cooking Light. One of the things that is so appealing to me about their recipes is that it’s more like “cooking lighter”–no artificial sweeteners instead of sugar or black bean purees instead of chocolate; they use real ingredients to make real food, and while they may not always be 200 calories or less or completely carb-free, the recipes teach you how to make some of your favorite naughtier foods, only healthier (and often tastier)....

4.52 361 Published Nov 05, 2021, Updated Oct 27, 2024 Why You’ll Love This Recipe This lentil loaf has plenty of flavor and texture like traditional meatloaf but… it’s vegan! The sweet and savory tomato-based glaze is free of refined sugar and absolutely delicious. This vegan meatloaf holds together super well and doesn’t crumble when you cut it for serving. It’s the perfect meatless meal for a casual weeknight but fancy enough for a holiday meal as well!...

Planting a pot may seem like a no-brainer to many of you, but with summer in full swing, and flowers all around, a few basic rules can help anyone (even those without a green thumb or an eye for design) create a stunning addition to their landscape. I had a friend recently show me her sad looking plantings at her front door, expressing utter shame and dismay over her lack of green thumb....

Pomegranates show up in stores right about now, and I know a lot of people who don’t buy them because they have no idea what to do with them. If that’s you, then I challenge you to pick one up next time you’re at the store and just eat it for fun! I love introducing fun, seasonal foods like this to my kids. The fact that it’s a “superfood” is a bonus....

Here’s the run-down: You need 100% silk for this to work. Make sure to check the labels to make sure you’re not buying polyester, which can look similar. I grab old ties at the thrift store where they’re usually pretty cheap. And remember: when it comes to ties, you may not want ugly ones on your man, but ugly ties do make pretty eggs! You could also use silk from an old blouse, a scarf, or whatever....

4.8 22 Published May 27, 2016, Updated Mar 03, 2022 Why You’ll Love This Recipe You only need 3 ingredients! That’s it!They come together in 25 minutes! Throw them in the oven while you prep the rest of your salad.They’re super addicting. No really, I should mention that they are crazy addictive. If you start munching on a few while prepping your salad you may find that you don’t have any left when it’s time to eat....

These rainbow ice cubes are the start of so many fun summer recipes for kids and adults alike! Did you guys see my previous post where I made easy fruit sorbets with raspberry, peach, pineapple and honeydew melon? It’s deceptively easy to make fruit sorbet like this and seeing all those gorgeous colors of those sorbets, I was struck with another idea! Rainbow lemonade Have you guys had rainbow lemonade before?...

As the chilly days come to an end, there is nothing more welcoming than the sight of fresh Spring Vegetables. Spring is the time to enjoy juicy, delicious, and colorful fruits and vegetables which are packed with healthy nutrients. From fresh peas, green broccoli to crisp lettuces the season of spring is a reminder of exquisitely looming produce. Keeping the vegetables in mind, we are here with ideas on how to cook these leafy spring vegetables....

You can pick up all kinds of shapes and sizes of molds just about anywhere these days. The ones in this picture are from Target and Walmart. They’re only a couple of bucks too. Totally worth the tiny investment! You can use the plastic sticks they come with, or just buy a bag of popsicle sticks and then you can make multiple batches. I started thinking about pudding pops about a month ago and I couldn’t stop dreaming about different flavor combos that sounded good....

Perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner, and grilling out with friends and family or cooking indoors on a griddle or stove top. The last time I enjoyed the experience of a full on Korean BBQ was years ago, when I was visiting Brisbane, Australia. I didn’t eat beef much at the time, but I loved the grilled chicken BBQ that we made. I’ve been eating more beef and short ribs since then (my beef curry and instant pot short ribs are two of the more popular recipes on the blog!...

Jump to:How to Make Paratha with DalWhat can be served with paratha ?Checkout More Such Recipes 📖 Recipe If you cook Indian food regularly you know we have leftover dal sitting in the refrigerator situation at least once every week. For me making some sort of paratha is the quickest and tastiest dish that can be made with leftover dal. So I make either this dal paratha recipe or Missa paratha or Dal masala poori....

4.92 6 Published Mar 07, 2022, Updated Oct 28, 2024 4-Ingredient Almond Flour Crackers – if you’re a fan of having crackers with your soup, you need to try making my homemade crackers. They’re easier than you might think. Garlicky Kale Salad or Sweet Kale Salad – a simple side salad to add fresh flavors and a bunch of vegetables to your meal! Sourdough Bread – a slice of fresh warm or toasted bread would pair perfectly with this soup....

The weekend was full of pool time, time with family (including a lunch out with my parents), reading, organizing around the house (something I secretly love), and plenty of relaxation. Ah, summer living… We also had some really good thunderstorms. I love a summer storm. My kiddos have day camps every day this week, and I’m a little excited to have a quiet house to be able to knock out some work....

But in today’s world, we’ve embraced many Indian lassi variations, adding fruits like mango to create delicious drinks like Mango Lassi. Over the coming days, I’ll share different exciting lassi recipes to explore! Why to make it? Refreshing and Cooling: Mango Lassi is a perfect drink for hot days, providing a refreshing and cooling effect. Rich in Nutrients: Made with mangoes and yogurt, it’s packed with vitamins (like Vitamin C from mangoes) and probiotics that support gut health....

Today I’m bringing you a bright, fresh, colorful marinated veggie salad that’s been in my family for years. This sassy little salad is seriously delicious and perfect for spring and summertime! It’s a great light accompaniment to anything on the grill and it makes a perfect picnic or potluck take-along. My mom has made this salad for years and it’s always a hit. I’ve been making it for years as well....

I did a live cooking demonstration this past weekend for a health + fitness expo here in Charlotte. It was a lot of fun! I was super nervous at first – and I think it showed – but I warmed up as I went along and the crowd was really nice and supportive. And they LOVED the healthy snacks I made. (I did my sweet potato toast, no-bake chocolate chip cookie balls and creamy peanut butter yogurt dip....

These mini chicken taquitos are guaranteed to be a crowd favorite! Serve it with Mexican horchata (or vegan horchata for a dairy-free alternative) for a creamy, refreshing drink I love making mini starter recipes for holiday entertaining. It’s always a great idea to have finger foods that your guests can enjoy easily, without making a mess. Like these easy sausage rolls, stuffed chicken wings, chicken bouchees (chicken puffs), cheddar cheese cookies (savory cookies), fried cheese balls, fish empanadas (fish patties) etc....