Recently I was cleaning my garage and came across a big pack of vellum from my drafting days in college. I was showing my kids how fun it was to color on it and how when held up to the window, it became translucent and let the light through. That’s the moment I had the idea for this project, and I love how they turned out. This is such a fun, easy, and inexpensive way to create a personalized decor piece that’s perfect for a centerpiece during a special family meal, or just to enjoy at home....

4.65 30 Published Aug 23, 2019, Updated May 06, 2022 The key to this salad is making sure you have super fresh produce. The produce is what takes this salad to the next level and if it’s not perfectly ripe, it won’t be nearly as good. Soft and juicy peaches, bright and flavorful tomatoes and the sweetest corn. Once you have those things covered you’re good to go! You’ll just need to pick up some fresh salmon as well....

Grilled Stuffed Zucchini recipe by Our Best Bites 2 medium zucchini (about 10″) 4 oz Italian turkey sausage (that’s 1 link of the kind pictured here) 1/4 C diced red onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium tomato (about 1/2 C diced) 1 1/2 T chopped fresh basil (or abt a teaspoon of dried) 2/3 C Italian cheese blend (the kind pre-bagged with parm/mozz/asiago/etc) 1 T Italian style bread crumbs kosher salt black pepper extra virgin olive oil Slice zucchini in half length wise, leaving the tops on....

Can I just say, we love, love, LOVE these muffins! ❤️ I’ve probably made 50 batches of these in the last few years. Maybe more. These healthy chocolate chip muffins are on my list of foods to take to new moms because they are great for breakfast, snack, dessert and in the middle of the night when you’re feeding a newborn. Plus they freeze great so you can stash some away for another time....

I first made these granola muffins back when it was summer and warm and glorious out. My girlfriends and I had a spa date followed by some pool time to celebrate one of my friends finishing her masters degree. Yes, we know how to party! I knew we’d probably want a little snack by the pool, so I packed us some of these healthy granola muffins. Given that we would be in bathing suits and freshly lathered with all the yummy smelling soaps and lotions, I thought something on the lighter side was in order....

5 4 Published Jan 30, 2023, Updated Nov 05, 2024 That being said, one of my absolute favorite dips is spinach artichoke dip, so with the Super Bowl coming up I thought it was time to try and make an EBF-approved, healthier version of my favorite. It took a little testing to get the right consistency, but the recipe I’m sharing today is definitely a winner! Typically, spinach artichoke dip is made with a full block of cream cheese, sour cream and mayo....

No time for small talk today. We’ve got curious but busy and exhausted mamas who need to know how easy it is to make homemade baby food. (Answer: Super easy. Pinky promise.) I made ALL of the food both my kids ate. Never bought a jar, never bought a squeeze pouch, it was all homemade. And I have a full-time job (and had a toddler underfoot with baby #2). So I get it....

Easy and delicious lychee syrup that is sweet, floral, and so fragrant! Perfect to sweeten all your summer drinks! Lychee is one of my absolutely favorite fruits to eat, but unfortunately I don’t get to eat fresh lychee often here in Ottawa. In Australia, I would feast on lychees that were sweet, juicy, floral, fruity, and cooling, all throughout summer. But here in Canada, lychee is so fleeting and expensive....

4.84 8 Published Oct 27, 2023, Updated Oct 07, 2024 I love a good sheet pan meal, especially for busy weeknights. They typically cook up on one pan (hence the name), require minimal dishes and come together quickly! This honey mustard chicken recipe I’m sharing today has definitely been my new go-to sheet pan dinner. It’s loaded with veggies and protein and is jam-packed with flavor. I can’t wait for you to try this one!...

Anyone else been falling back on old family favorite recipes this year? One of my re-discovered go-to sources is a collection of recipes my Aunt Edith shared with me years ago. It’s one she had given both of my older cousins when they first got married, and as soon as I found out about it, I asked for a copy. In fact, I’ve shared many of these recipes with you here already!...

Anyone can plant a garden! Here’s some Tips: Think about size: Edible gardens can really exist in any shape and size. Whether you’re on a farmstead in Montana, or a roof-top apartment in NYC, you can grow some food! There are plenty of plants that do great in pots, so you could easily grow those on a small porch or balcony. If you have a larger space, it’s really easy to go gangbusters in a garden and plant way more than you’ll actually consume....

If your fresh herbs or coriander wilts and goes limp or dry after a couple of days, try this super easy trick to store coriander that works like a charm. With this method, you can easily store and keep coriander fresh and usable for many weeks. You can store most fresh herbs like this. This way, depending upon storing method coriander lasts 1-3 weeks in the fridge. It works with parsley, mint, basil, sage etc....

If like me your morning also starts with a cup of aromatic masala chai (tea infused with spices) or ginger tea (adrak chai). The chai spice mix would add a spicy punch to a normal cup of tea. This recipe of freshly made Chai masala at home can help you to make a cup of delicious tea that also looks great. Like everyone else, I also have my favourite secrets and hacks of making a good masala chai and this homemade masala tea powder is 50% of the equation....

26 Published Mar 17, 2015, Updated Dec 28, 2023 So when I was thinking about ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day here on EBF I decided to do a round-up of lean and green dinner recipes to give us all some ideas. I’ve included a few of my own recipes here plus a variety of recipes from sites I love across the web. I’m hoping this post will give you inspiration to include more green veggies in your dinner routine and some fun new blogs to check out as well!...

4.87 26 Published Dec 06, 2022, Updated Oct 18, 2023 These cookies are similar to my lemon almond flour cookies, except they’re made with oat flour and have the addition of ricotta cheese. Ricotta cheese is the key to these cookies being soft, moist and fluffy! They have a perfect amount of lemon tang and are absolutely delicious when topped with the sweet lemon glaze. Why You’ll Love These Cookies The ricotta cheese keeps these cookies moist and soft!...

If you have ever tasted soya chaap in punjabi weddings or parties and loved it this malai soya chaap recipe is most likely the dish you have tried already. It’s A delicious vegetarian dish that looks like meat and tastes the BEST! If you have not tried soya chaap till now DO give that a try with this soya chaap recipe. It’s easy to make and packed with comforting flavours to the max....

One mango recipe that I can make and eat every day is this mango salsa with tajin flavours. The classic salsa is made with ripe mangoes, avocado, and jalapeño and spiced up with Tajin, a Mexican spice blend. Ingredients Mango: Use only ripe and sweet mangoes for this recipe. Raw mangoes do not work in this recipe. I use Ratnagiri Alphonso mangoes or regular safeda mango and both taste nice....

5 10 Published Nov 25, 2022, Updated Sep 18, 2024 Why You’ll Love This Recipe The combo of maple syrup and brown sugar gives this oatmeal a sweet, caramelized flavor. Oats provide a good amount of vitamins, minerals, fiber and even antioxidants. They are basically a “super grain.” Comes together in just 10 minutes! Vegan, gluten-free and easily customizable. Ingredients Needed old fashioned rolled oats – old fashioned rolled oats are best for this recipe....

4.83 44 Published Feb 19, 2020, Updated Sep 16, 2021 My first experiment was Gina’s channa masala recipe. It turned out to be delicious so this week I decided to try a vegan version of mattar paneer using tofu instead of the paneer. Paneer is a soft cheese with a similar consistency to tofu so I thought it would work out well. Oh my goodness you guys… it turned out fantastic!...

4.24 72 Published Sep 05, 2017, Updated Jul 24, 2023 After eating them for a while I decided to try making homemade versions. Mattar Tofu recipe is absolutely delicious so definitely check that out too! I created the copy-cat Mayan Harvest Bake back in 2010 so the pictures were pretty terrible and the recipe needed a little tweaking/testing. Maria and I tested it twice last month and I feel like it’s absolutely perfect now — ready to be re-shared with new photos and the updated recipe....