Updated April 28, 2011 The recipe has applesauce and pumpkin so you know they are going to be super moist. I used half whole wheat and half all purpose flour so they are nice and hearty. I also love the diced apples that are inside, they too keep the muffins moist and bursting with fall flavor. And the finishing touch is a cinnamon streusel that brings everything together!! I made 12 regular size muffins and 32 mini muffins…this recipe makes a ton, but I promise you they won’t go to waste....

Published on October 07, 2024 Pumpkin Banana Muffins- a combination of two classics, pumpkin muffins and banana muffins! The muffins are moist, tender, naturally sweetened, and perfectly spiced. Add chocolate chips for an extra delicious treat. They are perfect for a cozy breakfast or snack. Pumpkin banana muffins have a delightful blend of flavors. The pumpkin adds a warm, earthy sweetness and moisture, while the bananas bring a rich, fruity flavor that complements the pumpkin nicely....

Updated April 06, 2021 Mac and cheese is a favorite meal at our house. Our boys ask for either stovetop mac and cheese or baked mac and cheese once a week. During the fall months, I like to mix it up and make them Stovetop Pumpkin Mac and Cheese. Pumpkin in mac and cheese? YES! You HAVE to try it! It makes the mac and cheese extra creamy and brings the perfect fall flavor to the classic dish!...

Published on September 06, 2024 These Pumpkin Zucchini Muffins are moist, tender, slightly sweet, and filled with warm spices that bring out the best fall flavors. Enjoy for breakfast, brunch, or a satisfying snack. I love that you get a taste of summer and fall in ONE delicious muffin! The pumpkin zucchini combo is fabulous! Why You’ll Love These Pumpkin Zucchini Muffins Pumpkin: The pumpkin gives these muffins a warm, slightly sweet, and earthy flavor....

Updated March 26, 2019 Last week we were on a sugar high from all of the Halloween candy recipes I posted. We are all sugared out. Don’t worry, it won’t last long, but today we are sharing a healthy recipe. I blame Josh for my latest obsession-sweet potatoes and kale. Ever since he created that Sweet Potato Kale Pizza, I have been craving them like mad. I could easily eat that pizza every night, but to mix things up I created a Quinoa Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Kale, Dried Cranberries, & Red Onion....

Itty bitty thumbprint cookadees! Have you ever made them?! Do you love them? I had not. There’s a first time for everything. Today we’re adding a lusciously fruity holiday cookie (truly an anytime cookie) to our arsenal so my snickerdoodles and monster cookies have a raspberry friend. I’ve been enjoying the splendid summer sensation that is the humble frozen raspberry all year long thanks to the freezer aisle. Since the berries are flash frozen at the peak of freshness within hours of harvesting, that divine flavor and nutrition is locked in for life, yo....

Published on July 25, 2022 Ratatouille- a simple and flavorful French vegetable stew made with eggplant, zucchini, red peppers, tomatoes, onion, garlic, and herbs. The perfect dish for using up your summer garden produce. I have been busy in the kitchen, trying to keep up with the garden. One of my favorite summer recipes is Ratatouille. It is easy to make and uses A LOT of vegetables, which is so nice when the garden is over flowing....

Cumin lamb (孜然羊肉, Zi Ran Yang Rou), originally from Xinjiang cuisine, is such a popular dish that I thought was a Beijing dish growing up. It is just one of those dishes you see everywhere, no matter whether in a small diner or high school cafeteria. When visiting China for the first time, especially the northern or western part of the country, you might be surprised at how popular lamb is....

Updated March 26, 2019 Are you surviving the holidays on a sugar high? Well, today we are taking a sugar break. We are sharing a healthy recipe for Roasted Apple, Pear and Parsnip Soup. This soup was created by Chef Jenn Louis for Harry & David’s Seasonal Chef Program, a program featuring seasonally inspired recipes that showcase Harry & David’s fruit. Chef Louis used Harry & David’s fabulous Honeycrisp Apples and Royal Riviera® Pears to make a simple and delicious soup....

Published on July 19, 2024 S’mores Clusters- graham cracker pieces and mini marshmallows are covered in chocolate and sprinkled with flaky sea salt to create an easy no-bake s’mores treat. I also love S’mores Clusters. This is copycat recipe of Trader Joe’s popular s’mores clusters. They taste VERY similar, but I think my homemade version is even better. And the best part? You only need 5 ingredients to make these easy no-bake treats....

This scallion beef recipe is slightly adapted from scallion lamb stir-fry (葱爆羊肉, cong bao yang rou), a classic northern Chinese dish. You probably won’t find scallion beef in a Chinese restaurant, as beef is not a staple in most of China. But since beef is a more available protein in the US, I wanted to share this classic recipe with you using beef. Scallion beef is made with sliced beef and Chinese scallions in a savory brown sauce....

Ever since I was a lil’ chickpea I’ve LOVED grocery stores. Like, imagine a 12-year-old getting genuinely mad at her mother for going food shopping without her, and that was me (p.s. Mother, if you’re reading this I know you went to Costco last week without me). Getting my license only fueled my passion. Then not only could I go find all the new yummy eats, but I didn’t have to ask for a ride....

I wanted to use Donna’s idea but wanted to give the recipe my own spin, so for the original, please get your hands on a copy of the latest Donna Hay or download it onto your iPad. I chose to use pork leg and braised it in the oven with red onions, garlic, tinned tomatoes, vegetable stock and a bit of soy sauce. The soy might sound strange but I love the ability it has to bring out the meatiness in food....

Updated March 26, 2019 Last week, I made Crispy Gnocchi with Pesto for dinner. Caleb loved it and wanted to eat the leftovers for breakfast. I am happy he loved what I made for dinner, but since he ate the leftovers in the morning, I didn’t have anything for us to eat for lunch. He is only three and already an eating machine. I don’t even want to know what our grocery bill will be once I have two boys in high school:) Yikes!...

Updated October 03, 2015 Also, check out our Kitchen Tour on The Kitchn for a behind the scenes look at Two Peas and Their Pod. There are some fun photos and a question and answer segment. Thanks to The Kitchn for featuring us, we are honored!

Updated June 24, 2012 It’s been a long week. We haven’t slept much since Caleb has been sick. He is doing a little better, but he still can’t beat the nasty cough and runny nose. This is his first time being sick so it’s been really hard on us. We are paranoid first time parents:) The doctor’s office knows Josh very well. Every time he calls, they say, “is this Caleb’s dad?...

This shiz is bananas. B-A-N-A-N-A-S! I’m having a moment with these here bowls. Like my Roasted Veggie Bowl! I’ve learned from much experience that the following combination is a dreamboat every single time: whatever grain I have on hand (this time it was Bob’s spelt berries—so chewy and fab), a pan of roasty toasty veg + chickpeas all slathered in a creamy herby sauce with some peppery arugula. All layered and fancy-like....

Updated October 06, 2020 Summertime and the livin’ is easy, that is my summer motto. I am all about easy during the summertime. Flexible schedules, spontaneous outings, lots of fun, and super easy meals. I like to sit back, relax, and enjoy the sunshine. We have been eating outside as much as possible because I love the laid back atmosphere and the clean up is always easy. We love having BBQ’s, going on picnics, and eating dinner by the pool....

A bowl of hearty Asian stew is hard to resist. Although Austin never gets cold in the winter, and although it regularly gets above 100 F during summer, I crave stew constantly. You know, it is just so easy to make and so rewarding. You might think the recipe ingredient list for a stew always looks long, but most of the time it requires very little active cooking time. Stew is the perfect dish to cook on the weekend....

This is in response to reader requests for vegan versions of common dishes. Keep the request coming as it keeps me challenged to find vegan ways of preparing common recipes! I agree to be sent email. Paneer Butter Masala is one of the popular and common curries you can order in restaurants. It is a traditional Indian recipe in which soft pieces of Paneer are cooked in rich creamy butter & tomato gravy....