This post is sponsored by the American Dairy Association Mideast. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. I am back from my blogging conference in Chicago and looking forward to some summer fun with the kids. M is doing an afternoon engineering camp this week and J is starting some swim lessons as a refresher. We also have a nanny that’s with us in the mornings so that I can get through some of my work deadlines....

4.6 11 Published Mar 27, 2017, Updated Dec 26, 2022 Well, I’m happy to say that a couple of weeks ago I decided this needed to change. Fresh PEI mussels were easy to find at my local grocery store and super affordable. For whatever reason I thought preparing mussels was going to be labor-intensive. But just like most things we build up in our heads to be super complicated, preparing and cooking mussels was so much easier than I thought....

3.99 49 Published Jun 12, 2019, Updated Nov 28, 2022 I learned a little bit more about the book and her focus on batch-cooking and was SOLD. Ya’ll know I’m a huge advocate of meal planning and I love the batch-cooking method so this was right up my alley. I was so excited to get her new cookbook, Cook Once, Eat All Week and dug in literally as soon as I got home from the conference....

Hiya friends! This nasty cold has been keeping its claws in me but I’m on the upswing and it’s a good thing because I’m headed to Nashville today with some of my girl friends! None of us have been and we are going to explore the town, eat all the food, find all the yummy drinks, soak up the culture and listen to some amazing music. And Friday is my birthday so we’ll celebrate that while we’re there!...

Just as creamy and just as delicious as regular ricotta. Bonus – this vegan version is even easier to make! My mornings are fairly uncomplicated. And I prefer my breakfast the same way. Eggs and toast will do the job nicely, on most mornings. Maybe some waffles and pancakes or crepes on weekends. One of my favourite uncomplicated breakfasts though would look like the last picture at the bottom of this post....

Made with a deliciously soft, moist, buttery, rich French butter cookie dough (sablé breton), and naturally colored to achieve 4 distinct colors (no artificial coloring at all!), and so many decorating options. SO easy and ridiculously fun to make! Ingredients This witch finger cookie is not made with a shortbread cookie dough. I love shortbread cookies, but I wanted to make this with a richer tasting, soft cookie that isn’t too crumbly....

Despite its simplicity and minimal spices, this flavorful aloo sabzi can be enjoyed even when you’re not fasting. Serve it with poori, chapati, or paratha for a satisfying meal. Why We love this Potato Curry Satvik Sabzi: This dish adheres to satvik principles, meaning it’s free from onion and garlic, making it suitable for fasting and spiritual practices. Gluten-Free: Made with wholesome ingredients, this curry is completely gluten-free, making it an excellent choice for those with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease....

Recently I shared easy chicken and dumplings and chicken and sausage gumbo, both of which are comfort food classics and favorites of mine for a nice Sunday family dinner. And I’ve been on a serious soup kick this winter. Some favorite soups in my house are this creamy tomato soup - my kids adore it for lunch with some grilled cheese - and easy chicken tortilla soup. I also love making some Instant Pot lentil soup to have on hand for lunch....

Looking for more Thai-inspired vegan food? Try my Vegan Pad Thai, Fresh Spring Rolls or Thai Red Curry. These drunken noodles are not all that authentic, since the original contains meat, fish sauce and/or oyster sauce. However, they are incredibly delicious and I know you will love them as much as I do! Consider adding a serving of Marinated Tofu when serving. Or slice up some Vegan Chicken and add it to the stir fry....

Check out my newest VIDEO on how to make this fun dessert: So confession: I’m not an apple pie person. I was a junior in high school before I ever even had apple pie. (My mom wasn’t anti-dessert. She just wasn’t a baker and it wasn’t something at our holiday table.) So, my high school math teacher found out I’d never had apple pie — long back-story there, so just go with it — and she decided to make me one....

4 14 Published Sep 14, 2021, Updated Jun 29, 2024 Plus, they’re pretty quick and easy to whip up. I do have a little secret though. If I’m in a huge rush and have no time to fuss with making a dressing for my salad, I just add a big dollop of hummus and use it as a dip/dressing. This little salad secret got me thinking and I started experimenting with using hummus as a base for an actual dressing — something thinner that I could drizzle....

Types of Fajita Recipes We’ve got a couple other fajita recipes here on Our Best Bites, and they all have their place. For the grill, you cannot beat our Classic Fajita recipe. It requires a long marinade and its tangy, smoky flavor profile is beloved by readers around the world as one of our all-time most popular recipes! For those times where you need to just dump everything in a slow cooker, we have my easy Slow Cooker Steak Fajitas....

4.48 89 Published May 24, 2021, Updated May 28, 2024 They were instantly a hit in our home so I knew I needed to share them with you as well. These turkey burgers are fast and ridiculously easy to make. All you have to do is mix up the ingredients, form the patties and toss them on the grill. Dinner will be ready in minutes! Are Turkey Burgers Healthier Than Beef Burgers?...

4.5 77 Published Nov 21, 2022, Updated Aug 19, 2024 Baingan Bharta is a traditional Indian dish made with grilled eggplants, onions, tomatoes, spices and fresh herbs, but I decided to change things up a bit by using a combo of eggplant and zucchini. I also added coconut milk to make it extra creamy. After cooking for hours the eggplant and zucchini get melt-in-your-mouth tender and soak up tons of flavor from the spicy sauce....

Something about spring and summer weather coming in makes me want to sit on the porch or in the backyard and sip on something pretty. I mean, rarely is there time for such things, but I do try and gather with friends and family as much as possible to enjoy the weather. Some favorites drinks for these occasions include Aperol Spritz and Pimm’s Cup, which gets loaded with fresh fruit and is so beautiful....

4.1 17 Published Jun 07, 2019, Updated Apr 06, 2023 Isaac is Jewish so naturally, he grew up eating this kind of stuff and quickly introduced me to both falafel and hummus once we started dating. I distinctly remember the first time he made hummus for me in college… using a boxed mix that you just add water and olive oil to… long before hummus was in every grocery store!...

We have also been hard at work at a summer meal plan! We’ve put together 7 weeks of brand-new recipes that you can make in 30 minutes or less and they don’t involve turning on your oven! Plus some pretty incredible extras! If you haven’t already, be sure to get on the waiting list so you’ll be the first to know when it’s available! Anyway. Now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, you need to check out these Father’s Day printables I made!...

People are always surprised when I tell them I like hot dogs. It started when I was a teenager and people would be like, “Ew, you’re eating that??” And it’s true, some hot dogs are super gross (we shan’t talk about those bright red specimens), but there are really delicious hot dogs out there. If there’s ever a food product to spend a little extra money on, this is it....

Ingredient Notes Fresh Corn – While fresh corn is best in this recipe, if it’s not available to you, you could make this salad with frozen fresh corn. No need to even cook it first, you can simply mix in the frozen corn and it will quickly defrost as it sits and chills in the fridge. I would avoid canned corn in this recipe as the flavor isn’t the same as fresh and frozen....

4.64 12 Published Feb 24, 2023, Updated Jan 23, 2024 Sautéed curries like this are awesome because they don’t take very long to cook (especially with quick-cooking shrimp). It’s also super easy to switch up the veggies based on what you have on hand. For this version I used shredded cabbage (which I bought already shredded from Whole Foods – such a time saver) and zucchini. Next time I’ll probably try adding broccoli and snow peas for sure....