Published on June 08, 2022 Grilled Sweet Potatoes- an easy and healthy side dish that goes great with any meal. Fire up the grill and enjoy grilled sweet potatoes with your favorite sauces and condiments! Well, during the hot summer months, I love making Grilled Sweet Potatoes. Grilling adds great flavor and the best part? You don’t have to heat up the house. Plus, you really only need two ingredients, sweet potatoes and oil....

This tofu scramble is a dish my postpartum nanny made for me for my recovery. I enjoyed it a lot and asked her the name of the dish. But she told me that the dish doesn’t really have an official name, but it’s a Cantonese homestyle dish that many families are familiar with. I had a hard time coming up with a name for this one, because it is somewhere between a scramble and a patty....

There’s nothing quite like a leisurely brunch. I have tiny children so to me that’s a bit of a foreign concept, but making this quiche feels like I’m at a fancy brunch in fancy pants. With fancy mimosas. Whisk eggs, milk, cheese, and veggies and voila, you’ve made a quiche! Bravo. But what sets this veggie-packed number apart from all the rest? The shockingly simple and irresistibly delish crust. It tastes BEYOND....

Healthy breakfasts don’t have to be difficult or take up too much of your time. These healthy breakfast recipes are all family favorites that take minutes to knock together and most can be made in advance to keep your mornings fuss free. Healthy Breakfast with Eggs Full of protein and so versatile, eggs are a fantastic way to start your day. Whether you like them quickly scrambled or baked in a delicious sauce, these recipes are guaranteed to become firm favorites....

Updated August 27, 2024 This Healthy Zucchini Bread is made with whole wheat flour, coconut oil, and naturally sweetened with honey instead of sugar. It is easy to make, perfectly moist, and is great for breakfast or a snack. Don’t let the word healthy scare you. I promise you will get everything you want out of a loaf of zucchini bread. The loaf is perfectly moist, perfectly spiced, and has the perfect amount of sweetness....

How to make marinara sauce Marinara sauce can be made with either canned or fresh tomatoes. If you have beautiful, perfectly ripe in-season tomatoes then using them to make marinara sauce is a fantastic idea. However, if you can’t find ripe tomatoes using canned is completely fine. In fact, it’s the way I most often make marinara. I like to flavor my sauce with onion, garlic, basil, chilli (red pepper flakes) and a pinch of sugar....

Updated March 05, 2020 Milk Kefir I have talked about my love for kefir on Instagram stories and every time I get a ton of questions and requests for me to write a blog post about how to make kefir. Today is the day! We are talking all about kefir! My friend, Tanna, introduced me to kefir. I attended one of her kefir classes and learned SO much. She is the kefir, probiotic queen and I so glad she showed me her kefir ways because I love it!...

That’s right…a vegan risotto recipe that fits the bill as a dinner recipe or as a potluck idea because preparing it with an electric pressure cooker makes it so easy. This was the first time I tried preparing risotto with barley instead of rice, and it turned just great. I agree to be sent email. It just makes this delicious recipe even more nutritionally balanced. Barley is a versatile and nutritious whole grain used as a staple food for centuries....

As a healthy alternative for refined wheat products, Jowar can be a power player in your pantry. This recipe for Jowar Upma is a healthy whole grain Upma prepared with mixed vegetables that you should try today! I agree to be sent email. If you are familiar with Upma, you miss out on the most versatile breakfast dish in Indian cuisine. With just a few customizations, you can have your own breakfast creations that are both nutritious and yummy....

Whenever I cook lamb shanks I think of my dad. When my dad wants to impress someone or celebrate something, he makes lamb shanks. He cooks them for hours with onions, garlic and a bottle of French salad dressing. He says the oil and vinegar in the dressing is the perfect thing to cook the lamb shanks in as it not only tenderises the lamb but it also compliments the unique flavour of the lamb....

Updated June 24, 2012 Do you have any big weekend plans? Well, you do now! You are going to make these Lemon Cornmeal Pancakes. I don’t mean to be bossy, but you really need to make these pancakes. They are amazing! I got the recipe from my good blogging bud, Jenna. We made them a few weekends ago and I can’t stop thinking about them. I love making special breakfasts on weekends and these Lemon Cornmeal Pancakes are definitely special....

Updated April 06, 2021 This healthy Lentil Salad is made with green lentils, crunchy cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, onion, herbs, and a simple lemon dressing. It’s packed with flavor and a favorite for lunch or dinner. Okay, I know a Lentil Salad doesn’t sound all that exciting, BUT hear me out. Lentils are GOOD…if you’ve tried our Lentil Soup, you know of their goodness:) This Lentil Salad is one of my very favorites....

Updated March 26, 2019 I have a new favorite salad and I am so excited to share the recipe with you. This Mango, Strawberry, and Avocado Arugula Salad is my latest obsession. I have been eating it almost every day. I can’t get enough. Not only is the salad gorgeous, but it is easy to make and every bite will bring a smile to your face. This salad is a must make for summertime!...

Updated March 26, 2019 Mexican + Pizza = Mexican Pizza My boys love pizza and Mexican food so it isn’t a surprise that one of their favorite meals is this Crispy Tortilla Mexican Pizza. They probably eat this Mexican pizza once a week and I am ok with that because it is super easy to make and topped with good-for-you ingredients! And when I say easy, I mean 15 minutes easy…you can’t beat that!...

Updated March 05, 2020 Migas It’s rare that you find a recipe that works for all three meals in the day, but migas are great for any meal! Since they’re made with eggs they make a perfect breakfast, but migas are hearty enough for dinner and easy enough for lunch too. Plus, they are so delicious, you will want to eat them for every meal. If you haven’t had migas, let me introduce you....

Updated March 26, 2019 Mini No-Bake Cheesecakes, those three words are music to my ears. First of all, I love a mini dessert that is individually portioned. I don’t like sharing my desserts:) Second, no-bake. I am all about easy no-bake desserts, especially when it is hot outside. Finally, cheesecake. Do we really need to talk about that one? It is pretty self explanatory. Yes to cheesecake, always! Mini No-Bake Cheesecakes are pretty much the perfect dessert....

At first I typed “Morning Gory Baked Oatmeal Bars.” Oh dear. It’s too early for that. So I’m one of those weird souls that actually enjoys grocery shopping. CAH-RAZY, right? But…BUT. As of late, my life has taken a turn from busy to busier to busiest. The time I spend grocery shopping is now time I’d rather spend cooking, writing, and photographing. Grocery shopping isn’t always easy. You work full time, the kiddos are sick, the hubs is out of town, you’re pregnant, you’re tired, you’re overworked, you’re all of the above....

Published on August 09, 2024 These No-Bake Peanut Butter S’mores Bars are an easy and delicious treat that combines the classic flavors of s’mores with the creamy richness of peanut butter. The perfect dessert for summertime or anytime! My classic peanut butter s’mores bars are insanely delicious, but they are a labor of love. So I decided to create these EASY No-Bake Peanut Butter S’mores Bars. They are equally delicious and you don’t need an oven or campfire to make them....

Updated March 26, 2019 Did you know July is National Blueberry Month? I love blueberries so I think we need to celebrate. Get out your party hats and confetti, today is all about blueberries! I am sharing a recipe for Overnight Blueberry Almond Oats and 25 amazing blueberry recipes from our blog and around the web. Happy National Blueberry Month! First, let’s talk about the Overnight Blueberry Almond Oats. I love making overnight oats because they are easy to throw together before bedtime and when you wake up, breakfast is ready to go!...

Pan fried tofu, or Cui Pi Dou Fu, is one of those dishes you probably won’t find on a restaurant menu. It is a simple homestyle dish that people in China like to make in their kitchen. Tofu is one of those amazing ingredients that can create unique textures in a dish. In this recipe, the tofu pieces are coated with cornstarch then beaten eggs, to create a very special coating that is crispy with a rich taste....