I aways keep a can of salmon in my pantry for my epic salmon chowder and salmon burgers. And now, for the best ever salmon salad! Talk about a pantry staple. I love this recipe because I usually have everything on hand for it. In fact, this came to be on a Friday afternoon when I had nothing planned for lunch! Tangy, bright, crunchy, creamy…it’s simply the best. Ingredients Salmon: We’re using a 14....

I don’t have a favorite food because I love so many foods too damn much. I’d be nothing without avocado. Hummus is my homeboy. Dark chocolate gives me life. My daily smoothie bowl is quite possibly my favorite thing I eat all day, which is saying a lot since I eat it every single day and any normal chickpea would grow sick of it. I adore it because a) it tastes like a chocolate milkshake b) is super fun to eat and c) is packed with oodles and oodles of fabulous nutrients to power me through my day....

Updated March 26, 2019 Last week I went to Virginia for a blogging event with Sabra. We toured chickpea fields, took a tour of the hummus factory, and tasted lots and lots of hummus. I was on a hummus high:) When I got home I was going through hummus withdrawals so I made a Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, Avocado, and Feta Sandwich. This quick and easy sandwich is a new favorite....

Updated April 29, 2019 I am a sucker for French toast. I order it almost every time we go out to breakfast. When I was in Seaside, Florida I had the French toast at Pickle’s and it was SO good. I complimented the owner, Heavenly, on her fabulous French toast and she shared her secret. She uses ice cream to make the French toast. No wonder it was so good!...

It is prepared with a combination of Indian spice blend and sweet potatoes to create a flavorful, hearty dish. I agree to be sent email. It can be a simple side dish paired with lentil curry to make it a complete meal or it can be a standalone dish paired with steamed rice. My family goes crazy for sweet potatoes and if that’s the same with you, check out my sweet potato tikki recipe and sweet potato curry recipe!...

This Instant pot vegan curry is perfect on busy weeknights when you need something fast, but don’t want to sacrifice nutrition and flavor. That’s how the instant pot pressure cooker comes in handy. So the cooking time and clean-up after are minimal. I agree to be sent email. Yet another aspect that makes this a perfect weeknights recipe is that the dish pairs well with brown rice, white rice, naan bread, or besan roti....

Published on May 01, 2024 Lemon Raspberry Cookies- soft and chewy lemon cookies bursting with lemon flavor and juicy red raspberries. The sweet lemon glaze is the perfect finishing touch to make these cookies not only delicious, but beautiful too! A delightful cookie for spring, summer, or any day! The lemon cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with tart red raspberries! The lemon flavor is prominent thanks to lemon zest, lemon extract, and the sweet lemon glaze that gets drizzled over the cookies after they come out of the oven....

This recipe combines two of my absolute favourite things; Meatballs and soft polenta. I am a little obsessed with Polenta and I try to make use of this simple, versatile ingredient as much as possible during the colder months. It is perfect served with saucy, meaty dishes. I’ve heard a lot of people saying they don’t like polenta because of the texture and this is simply because they have not used enough liquid and they haven’t cooked the polenta for long enough....

Updated March 26, 2019 We have been eating a lot of Mexican food lately. Pregnancy has thrown off my tastes and food desires, but Mexican food has been a staple. It always sounds good to me. Josh has been making me a lot of quesadillas, burritos, and enchiladas. When he made Cilantro Lime Rice to take to a party, I asked if he could make a large batch for us to have at home....

Updated June 23, 2020 When I was in junior high, I was a candy bar addict. I ate one every single day after school before basketball practice. I don’t know why I thought that was a good idea…the candy bar before practice or me playing basketball, ha! I eventually retired my jersey and stuck to cheerleading. I am much better at yelling from the sidelines:) Anyways, our junior high office sold candy after school and the second the bell rang, I would race to purchase my candy bar....

If you’ve made my famous Vegan Lasagna, you’ll be especially pumped for this epic fall version of our fave recipe. Like my Vegan Butternut Squash Pasta, she’s oh so creamy and satisfying beyond measure! Because all I want to do this season is curl up in a big cozy chair with a pile of lasagna and a good book. Who’s with me?! Ingredients Butternut squash: We’re using a large squash to form the base of our creamy sauce....

This roasted chicken recipe is incredibly easy to throw together and needs less than an hour in the oven (depending on the size of your chicken). I prefer to spatchcock the chicken to speed up the cooking time but also to guarantee even cooking. This way, the breast meat and thighs cook at the same time giving you evenly crisp and golden skin with no dry meat in sight....

Updated October 06, 2020 Peaches, Peaches, Peaches! Millions of peaches, peaches for ME! Don’t you just love that song? It always gets stuck in my head, especially when I am eating peaches and I have been eating a lot of peaches lately. They are one of my favorite summer fruits and they are so good right now! I eat at least one a day. I also love turning peaches into something magical....

I agree to be sent email. Needless to say, it is made from Mint leaves (homegrown), but what is less known is that it also has supporting ingredients like coconut, coriander seeds, and chilies that are sauteed together for an explosion of flavor. The recipe I am sharing today is not just for pairing with snacks. It is good for Rice, Dosa or Idlis too. This used to be and still is one of my daughter’s favorite chutney recipes....

Updated October 04, 2014 We wish we could cook and bake together, but she lives in California and I am in Utah. So every Friday we are teaming up from afar and posting similar recipes. For the next couple of weeks we will be focusing on our favorite fall recipes. Today is Pumpkin Treats-I made pumpkin blondies and Gaby made pumpkin cheesecakes. We hope you enjoy our joint posts. It’s not fall without pumpkin treats, but there is a pumpkin shortage going on....

Updated January 04, 2020 On Monday, I shared my latest dessert obsession, Toffee Ice Cream Brownie Bars. Today, I am sharing my latest salad obsession, Quinoa Salad with Edamame, Cucumber, and Avocado. It’s all about balance. If I eat this healthy quinoa salad for dinner, I can have a big Toffee Ice Cream Brownie Bar for dessert. I like the way I think:) You really don’t have to twist my arm to eat this salad though....

What is Xinjiang roast lamb shank Xinjiang is in the northwest part of China, home to the Uyghur ethnic minority. Xinjiang cuisine is known for its bold, earthy flavors, which are closely connected to Central Asian cuisine, given Xinjiang’s location along the ancient Silk Road. When mentioning Xinjiang roast lamb (新疆烤羊肉), the charcoal grilled lamb skewers usually come to mind immediately. Since lamb is a staple in the region, there are quite a few dishes that feature juicy and tender lamb meat that is boldly flavored, such as this roast lamb shank....

Since moving to the US, the single item that I’ve missed most in the kitchen is the gas stove. After eight months of getting used to an electric stove, I can cook most dishes on a flat skillet without any problem, including fried rice and noodle dishes that requires high heat. The results were so good that I even started to think that I probably didn’t need a gas stove, after all....

There is just nothing better than a big pot filled with soft, unctuous short ribs braised in a rich red wine sauce flavored with herbs and mushrooms. Except maybe if the braised beef short ribs are served on the cheesiest mashed potatoes ever. This is definitely one of the most delicious meals you can make at home and is perfect for making ahead. Braised beef short ribs work perfectly when braising low and slow in the oven but are equally good when cooked in a slow cooker or done in an Instant Pot/pressure cooker....

Published on June 14, 2023 Southwest Quinoa Salad- quinoa salad made with black beans, corn, tomatoes, bell pepper, avocado, onion, and a flavorful cilantro lime vinaigrette. This is the perfect salad for potlucks, parties, or meal prep! This Southwest Quinoa Salad is also a favorite. The flavors are SO good and the cilantro lime vinaigrette is the BEST! I especially love this salad during the summer months when sweet corn and tomatoes are in season....