How is this blog 12 years old and I don’t have a dairy free potato soup recipe?! Today that changes. Meet my favorite creamy potato soup chock full of veggies to warm the soul and hug your brain on the chilliest of days! It’s like my reader fave 5-Minute Vegan Tomato Soup, Cream of Mushroom Soup and Cream of Broccoli Soup. What can I say…healthy soup recipes are my love language....

Fried chicken is such a delightful food, isn’t it? There’s just one problem…the frying! That’s why my crispy baked chicken legs are the perfect solution. You’ll get that juicy, tender chicken meat locked into a crispy, crunchy topping without deep-frying, and your taste buds won’t know the difference. Having a healthier way to prepare crispy baked chicken legs means you can seek out this comfort food more often without all the guilt....

The vibrant green is just too good to pass when you shop for vegetables. Try today’s recipe and you will see it for yourself. I agree to be sent email. For this recipe, I used homemade sambar powder as well as chili powder for spiciness, but you can always customize it to match your taste. I also added a little bit of Jaggery (brown sugar) and that is optional. You only need that if the potatoes are somewhat bland....

Updated November 10, 2017 Mixing away! I didn’t even need my Kitchenaid for this one! I love my Silpats! Right out of the oven! YUM!

This dish combines the natural sweetness of carrots with the earthy flavors of potatoes and is all brought together with aromatic herbs and spices in an air fryer. I like Indian side dishes like beans stir fry and beets stir fry with my main dishes. With these recipes, I was inspired to try an air-frying version of roasted carrots and potatoes. I agree to be sent email. This differs from other recipes because I added Indian herbs and spices....

Ingredients needed Chicken breasts. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts/fillets. Boneless chicken thighs can also be used for this recipe. Pasta. I used Rigatoni but any short pasta shape like penne or fusilli will work. Onion. Fresh garlic cloves. Heavy cream/whipping cream. Parmesan cheese. Fresh lemon juice. Cajun spice/seasoning. Cajun seasoning is a blend of paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper, often with the addition of onion powder. Salt and black pepper....

The cucumber salad is a dish I’ve been eating since childhood. It’s one of those easy dinner rotation dishes that my mom makes all the time, especially when it’s hot and humid outside and she doesn’t want to turn on the stove to cook stir fry. This cucumber salad only takes 5 minutes to prepare. It’s refreshing and tasty. The salad goes very well with pretty much any Chinese dish....

Ingredients and Substitutions Chicken breasts. I used boneless skinless chicken breasts for this recipe. Any chicken pieces can be substituted but you’ll need to adjust the cooking time for bone-in pieces (like chicken thighs) as they need longer cooking. Mushrooms. Any mushrooms will work. I used portabellini/cremini mushrooms but button mushrooms will be delicious too. Fresh garlic cloves. Olive oil. Butter. Herbs. I used dried oregano and thyme but fresh herbs like parsley, rosemary, fresh thyme or oregano can also be used....

Ingredients needed Cucumber. I used English cucumbers but Persian cucumbers for this cucumber salad or mini cucumbers can also be used. This salad is also delicious with red onion and cubes of watermelon. Feta cheese. I always use a block of feta cheese in brine as the flavor is far superior pre-crumbled feta and it lasts much longer in the fridge. Fresh herbs: Chives, basil and fresh dill are all delicious with cucumber....

Ingredients Needed Eggplant/aubergine. Extra virgin olive oil. Fresh garlic. Chilli flakes. Lemon juice. Dried oregano. Feta cheese. Goat’s cheese or Parmesan can be substituted. Cucumber. Other vegetables like cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper and Kalamata olives can all be added to this salad. Salad greens. I used a mixture of baby butter lettuce, fresh basil and arugula/rocket. How to make eggplant salad Can I make this in advance? The eggplant can be grilled and marinated for up to a week in advance....

These healthy easy banana oat waffles have upped my breakfast game big time. Because honestly, who has time during rushed mornings to whip up a super healthy AND delicious breakfast? Well, me. And now you too. Because I’m not kidding you, these banana oatmeal waffles take all of 15 minutes to make, from start to finish. While the waffle maker heats up, you blend together all the ingredients. Pour the batter into the waffle iron, wait a few minutes, et voila....

Ingredients Full recipe and amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Mayonnaise. I used Hellmann’s but feel free to use any mayo of your choice. Sour cream. Optional, but it adds extra creaminess to the sauce. Can be substituted with plain yogurt. Dijon mustard. You could substitute English mustard for Dijon. Wholegrain mustard. Optional, but I like the texture it adds. Honey. Use maple syrup if you prefer....

Published on March 14, 2021 This easy homemade pizza sauce is made with pantry staples and tastes SO much better than store bought. Plus, it freezes well so you can always have pizza sauce ready for pizza night! Homemade Pizza Sauce We love making homemade pizza. Sure, it takes a little effort to make pizza dough from scratch, but it is well worth it. And if you are going to take the time to make homemade pizza dough, PLEASE make homemade pizza sauce....

How amazing would it be to peek inside the mind of a crazy, hungry, scatter-brained dietitian food blogger extraordinaire (ha!) each Sunday when she’s planning the escapades for the week ahead? Today, my friends, we are doing just that! What I didn’t want this post to be was a long, drawn-out novel about what macro and micronutrients you need for every meal. Everyone has different energy needs based on several factors like height, weight, activity level, age, gender, etc....

Published on March 08, 2023 Fish Tacos- perfectly seasoned white fish served in tortillas with a refreshing cabbage slaw, lime crema, pickled red onions, avocado, and cotija cheese. You only need 30 minutes to make these fresh and flavorful fish tacos, they are a weeknight favorite. These Fish Tacos are also a crowd pleaser. They only take 30 minutes to make and taste better than any fish tacos you can order at a restaurant....

I know it’s usually pretty light-hearted and silly in this space, but I want to take a moment to be serious with you guys. This blog has personified my passion for food, health, and life and inspired me in ways I never could have imagined. In all honesty, I have never been more proud and humbled by anything in my entire life. Hummusapien is my baby, and I treasure having the opportunity to teach, inspire, motivate, and humor you each day....

Ingredients Butter. Onions. Brown sugar/honey. Fresh garlic cloves. Fresh thyme. Flour. Beef stock/beef broth. Heavy cream/whipping cream. Salt and black pepper. Pasta. I used rigatoni but any short pasta shape will work. Gruyère cheese. How to make French onion pasta bake Melt the butter in large skillet or pan set over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onions and cook for 20-25 minutes until the onions are tender and caramelized. Add the brown sugar, garlic and thyme and cook for another minute or two....

The sweetness of the onions with the Gruyère encased in buttery pastry is the stuff dreams are made of. Perfect balance in every bite. It is the perfect canapé to serve with drinks and can be fully prepped ahead so great for festive parties. Tips for making French onion puffs Making ahead and freezing These puffs can be made a day in advance and kept un-baked, covered in the fridge....

Wowza. That’s all I gotta say about these gorgeous chocolate love boats! I set out to make a healthy brownie recipe naturally like my Banana Brownies, Healthy Pumpkin Brownies and Healthy Zucchini Brownies, but sweetened with dates for when it’s 3pm and I want a juicy brownie but also don’t want to crash. Ya dig? It started when I baked my friend Lindsay’s brownies a few months back. I fell in love with the idea of adding roasted sweet potatoes to brownie batter!...

Updated April 30, 2020 Parker House Rolls I think every meal should have warm dinner rolls served on the side. Who is with me? I am a sucker for homemade rolls and these Garlic Herb Parker House Rolls are perfection! My mouth is watering just thinking about them. They are soft, tender, buttery, herby, salty…I bet your mouth is watering now too? Well, let’s not waste any time, let’s make some rolls!...