If you’ve never heard of, or prepared bok choy at home, it’s a type of Chinese cabbage. It’s kind of like celery stalks with leafy spinach tops. I prefer to cook with baby bok choy. It’s smaller and more tender with a sweeter flavor. You can certainly make this with the traditional bok choy if you like. You’ll want to slice off the bottom portion of each stalk and separate the leaves to wash them....

Ingredient Notes Ripe Avocados – Too ripe and you’ll have mushy guac that will go brown quickly, not ripe enough and it will be hard to mash and the flavor will be off. You want slightly firm, yet ripe fruits. When you gently press on the outside skin, it should indent with some light pressure. Fresh Garlic and Lime – For best flavor in guacamole, use the real deal. Also use a garlic press for best results....

0 0 Published Nov 27, 2023 They turned out so cute and are such a fun and easy treat to make to celebrate Hanukkah. This recipe requires only 6 simple ingredients, one bowl and about 15 minutes to whip up. Can’t get any easier than that! Why You’ll Love These Cookies Easy to make – These cookies come together in one bowl with just 6 simple ingredients! Delicious – The combo of peanut butter + chocolate = chef’s kiss!...

This post is sponsored by ALDI. All thoughts and opinions are my own. We are this close to the long Memorial Day weekend!! I can practically taste it! We are staying in town but plan to spend lots of our time at the pool. Probably do some double days - go in the late morning (if it’s warm enough) and play for a bit. Either pack lunch or come home for it, let J take a little nap, then head back over in the afternoon....

5 6 Published Oct 17, 2022, Updated Oct 27, 2024 I love the end result of baked mac and cheese… it still has the same creamy and cheesy consistency of regular stovetop mac and cheese, but it has a nice crisp, crunchy topping! To lighten up this recipe just a bit I used a combo of almond milk and vegetable broth instead of heavy cream, less butter and almond meal instead of breadcrumbs that can typically be found in many baked mac and cheese recipes....

5 10 Published Feb 10, 2023, Updated Jul 07, 2023 Just like with my vanilla cupcakes these ones are made healthier with whole wheat pastry flour instead of white flour and less sugar a butter than traditional chocolate cupcakes. But don’t worry, they’re still fluffy and loaded with lots of chocolatey goodness! Why You’ll Love These Cupcakes The chocolate cupcakes topped with chocolate frosting is chef’s kiss! Made with whole wheat flour and have less sugar and butter than classic chocolate cupcakes!...

4.14 46 Published Jun 09, 2017, Updated Jun 12, 2023 Edible Cookie Dough In the past few months I’ve noticed that cookie dough is becoming the new cupcake! Edible cookie dough brands are popping up in stores, there are boutique shops serving cookie dough in cups and cones like ice cream and we even have a vendor at our local farmer’s market selling cookie dough now. I even have a few edible cookie dough recipes on the blog like this protein cookie dough and these protein cookie dough bites....

Recently I shared healthy chicken tetrazzini, and today I’m back with another slightly lightened up favorite. Healthy tuna noodle casserole has all the classic flavors and is full of noodles, flaky tuna, mushrooms and pops of color and freshness with the peas, plus a creamy sauce to coat everything and a crunchy, browned topping. You’d never know this family favorite dish has been lightened up! Plus, we’ve got such a comforting all-in-one meal here....

4.74 66 Published Aug 21, 2023, Updated Oct 04, 2024 I already have this vegan zucchini bread on the site, but I wanted to share more of a traditional zucchini bread with a healthy twist, which is exactly what this recipe is. It’s made with a blend of all-purpose and whole wheat flour, sweetened with maple syrup and uses olive oil instead of butter. Despite these healthy swaps this zucchini bread is perfectly moist, packed with cinnamon flavor and absolutely delicious!...

0 2 Published Jul 11, 2018, Updated Apr 09, 2022 What is Hearts of Palm? Hearts of palm is a vegetable that is literally the heart of a palm tree – the inner core. They look similar to asparagus (but larger) and taste similar to artichoke hearts. They’re mild flavored, crunchy and add amazing flavor to salads! Plus, hearts of palm are nutrition powerhouses. They’re known as a great meat substitute because of their protein – a huge win in my book!...

To get started, you’ll need to make a Pâte à Choux. That’s exactly what you need to tell people–“Oh, I’m just in my kitchen whipping up a Pâte à Choux!” Because it sounds super impressive. But really, it’s just a simple pastry dough made from butter, milk, flour, and eggs. In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, milk, and salt and cook over medium heat until the butter melts. Whisk in the flour and stir until the mixture pulls away from the sides into a glossy ball....

4.81 478 Published Mar 11, 2021, Updated Sep 18, 2024 Thin Mints are a close second over here. If you’re on team Thin Mint, I highly recommend you check out my recipe for healthier Thin Mints too! I actually already have a recipe for Samoas energy bites, but this version is a bit more simple in terms of the ingredients (just 4) and looks almost exactly like the real deal....

You can make these fluffy pancakes recipe and you need only few simple ingredients from your kitchen. Most of these ingredients are pantry staples. How to Make Fluffy Pancakes You will not believe how simple it is to make fluffy pancakes with this simple no-fail recipe. I am not bragging but if you allow me I will say this will probably become your every Sunday pancake recipe. If you were also depending on boxed pancake mixes its time to say Bye bye....

This passion fruit curd recipe is amazingly versatile and can be used to as a filling or topping for a variety of desserts, like the best pavlova ever! I absolutely adore passion fruit, and I’ve shared a few recipes before on the blog before, like this matcha panna cotta with passion fruit mango compote, and this brown butter madeleines with passion fruit glaze and also this delicious passion fruit hollandaise sauce!...

Now, to be honest, I did not think this trip was a good idea at first. It was something my husband has wanted to do for years, and I thought it would be a better trip for when our kids were a bit older (or at least when we no longer had a toddler.) But I was heading east on a work trip anyway so it made sense to do it now....

This Georgian cheese bread recipe is perfect to serve weekend brunch and it turns out incredibly delicious every time. Here is how to make Khachapuri bread with a sauce that cooks right with it. No kidding, Khachapuri bread (pronounced “cahh-cha-poo-ree” or “ha-cha-poo-ree”) is a mouthwatering, easy bread recipe. It is different from a regular pizza or bread you have for breakfast. In Khachapuri, the texture of the bread is soft and fluffy....

4.37 34 Published Mar 31, 2021, Updated Jan 23, 2024 This flavor-packed dish is perfect whether you’re vegetarian, vegan or just want to incorporate more plants in your diet. Add this to your meatless Monday meal rotation! Tofu Kung Pao I already have a kung pao chicken recipe (as well as tempeh kung pao) so now it’s time for kung pao with tofu! Kung Pao is a spicy, stir-fried dish traditionally made with chicken, peanuts, veggies and chili peppers....

It does make a delicious meal that is healthy too when you serve them as spicy Matar Tikki Chaat! You can stuff them as vegetarian burger patty as after school snack or lunch box. Here’s presenting to you a healthy Chaat recipe “Matar Tikki Chaat” You generally do not get this in market but It’s super easy to make so you can make it at home anytime. After Eating these Matar Tikki you do not even feel guilty....

0 17 Published Mar 24, 2015, Updated Apr 12, 2024 I found a way to not only make risotto healthy, but also incredibility quick and easy using quinoa. This recipe is vegan so there’s no cheese or cream involved and you don’t have to sit in front of the pot stirring for days on end. And yet, you still end up with a creamy, carby bowl of deliciousness — packed with protein and lots of veggies, of course....

They are no bake and so easy to make, and are loved by kids and adults alike! I’m still riding my coffee kick. It usually goes through peaks and troughs and these days I’m perched high atop a peak. One result of that was these awesome Espresso Shortbread Cookies that I told you guys about last week. Four batches of them in one week in fact! That’s a lotta cookies even for me....