Summer is a great season to challenge yourself with new things, my yoga teacher told me. I could not agree with him more. In the hot summer, it seems like I tend to be more open, brave, and confident. And I become more fearless towards failure. That’s why I decided to start learning baking – a project I’ve been wanting to do for years but kept procrastinating on. When traveling in Switzerland and Germany last month, I was sucked into a wonderland of pastries and desserts....
Updated June 01, 2020 Quick and Easy Meal If you are looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe, you are in luck because these Greek Chicken Bowls are a weeknight favorite. And if you can’t wait until dinner, guess what? They are great for lunch too! You can meal prep all of the ingredients and have them ready to go for a grab and go lunch you can take to work or school....
Updated March 26, 2019 One of my favorite summer chores as a child was prepping the green beans for dinner. I really didn’t consider it a chore, but since it was a job on the list, I always signed up:) I loved sitting outside on the patio with a big bowl of fresh green beans. I always kept a spare bowl by my side, to toss the ends into. I don’t know why, but I enjoyed snapping off the firm ends of the beans....
Ingredients needed Full recipe + amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Black beans. I use canned but you could cook your own if you prefer. Avocado. Corn on the cob. You could use frozen and thawed corn too. Red pepper. Tomatoes Feta cheese. Red onion. Jalapeño. Lime juice. Salt and pepper. How to make black bean salad Can I make this salad ahead? Absolutely. You can make this salad up to a day in advance....
Here she is in all her glory, the never-fail-me healthy banana muffin recipe I basically have memorized at this point. She’s the vanilla version of my Nourishing Chocolate Banana Muffins, and certainly extraordinary in her own right. Deliciously moist, perfectly sweet with a kiss of maple, packed with nutrient-dense almond and oat flour, and miraculously gluten free. If you’ve laid mouth on my Healthy Banana Coconut Muffins or Whole Grain Banana Blueberry Muffins, you know I don’t mess around with my banana muffin game....
Experimenting is a great thing. But sometimes sticking to tradition is even better. Chicken wings are one of our favorite items for summer grilling. I’ve been testing out different ways to cook honey soy chicken wings since summer began, trying to find a faster way to get the wings ready without marinating them. I tried different formulas to create a thick enough glaze to brush onto the wings during grilling....
Traditionally used in dal recipes and Indian curry dishes, this hot curry powder has gained popularity worldwide for its intense flavor profile. I am sharing this great recipe that dates back to colonial times of the 18th century Great Britain, so you can prepare your own homemade spice blend and ace your indian recipes! I agree to be sent email. This is even better than what you would find in Indian restaurants because you would use fresh, earthy spices dry-roasted for the most authentic flavor....
Spending fifteen minutes to pack a healthy lunch before work or whip up a nutrient-dense breakfast may seem like a huge pain in the butt, but I assure you that the consequences of eating fast food everyday will hurt way more. We all make time for what we believe in. The issue is believing in the power of a healthy lifestyle and making it a priority! Gathering the strength, confidence and determination to embark on the journey toward your maximum healthy potential just might be the best thing that ever happened to your heart, body and mind....
Updated March 26, 2019 Why I love Hunan Style Chicken There is one thing that I really miss about living in the Bay Area, besides living close to my family…the great Chinese Food. When I lived in Martinez, California, a great little town in the East Bay, there was a fantastic Chinese restaurant. All of their food was great but my favorite dish was the Hunan Chicken. It was sweet and spicy and the flavors were mixed perfectly....
If you like this recipe, you’ll love our Instant Pot Osso Buco! Ingredients needed Bacon. Pancetta can be substituted. Stewing beef. Onion. I used chopped white onion but pearl (baby) onions are traditionally used. Carrots. Red wine. I used Cabernet Sauvignon but most varieties will work. To substitute, use beef stock and a teaspoon of Balsamic vinegar. Tomato paste. Beef stock. Flour. Thyme. Bay leaf. Garlic. Mushrooms. Salt and pepper....
This dish is quite common in Indian cuisine, but a vegan version is a very rare find. Most recipes call for spices to be sauteed in “ghee” or clarified butter. But the real flavor for peas rice come from the spices that you add to the rice. I agree to be sent email. Try this recipe and you will know what I mean. But before you start, please note that the recipe calls for a little bit of prep work....
Instant Pot Pumpkin Soup Creamy pumpkin soup is like a hug in a bowl. Made in the Instant Pot it’s ready to eat in minutes, making it perfect for weeknight dinners. Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup This Instant Pot chicken tortilla soup recipe is quick and easy to make and is delicious as a gluten-free weeknight dinner. Served with crispy fried tortillas, avocado and fresh cilantro, it’s a family favorite with good reason....
I have been obsessed with Korean Fried Chicken (the proper KFC) for the longest time. I first saw it a while ago on an American food show and I was instantly intrigued. I have always been a fan of good fried chicken but now you take that chicken and dunk it in a sweet and spicy sauce? Yes please! I decided to try my hand at it a few days ago and let me tell you, this is one of the most delicious things I have ever tasted....
Published on June 28, 2021 These easy lemon blueberry bars are easy to make and a summer favorite! You will love the graham cracker crust, tart creamy lemon filling, and juicy blueberries! It is a hot week in Utah. I try to not turn on the oven, but I always cave in. My love for baking is far more important than the heat. I try to do my baking first thing in the morning so it isn’t too too hot....
Updated April 05, 2019 Our boys are on a major muffin kick and I am ok with that because I love them too! I love baking them because they are super easy and I love eating them too! You can’t beat a fresh muffin in the morning! Last week, I made Cherry Almond Streusel Muffins, and they didn’t last long, so I got out my muffin tin and made Lemon Blueberry Muffins....
Updated September 10, 2024 Lemon Poppy Seed Yogurt Pancakes- light and fluffy pancakes bursting with lemon flavor and poppy seeds! The yogurt adds great flavor and protein too! The perfect breakfast! Josh and I love making pancakes together on the weekends. Caleb is enjoying the tradition too. He plays with his whisk and measuring cups until it’s time to eat. He never passes up pancakes. Josh always begs for Cinnamon Streusel Pancakes, but I rarely let him get his way:) Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE those pancakes....
Updated March 26, 2019 This post is sponsored by Sabra. The weather is warming up and that means lots and lots of salads! YAY! I may be known for my cookie obsession, but I love a good salad almost as much as a freshly baked cookie. Almost:) I am super excited for salad season. My current favorite salad is this easy Mediterranean Kale Salad with Hummus Dressing. I have been enjoying it for lunch almost every single day....
Sometimes I make a recipe that is so darn good, that I’m so darn proud of, that the post comes together in no time because my passion spills onto the page. This is now. (!!!) Here are 37 reasons why you must make this last Thursday, ok go! Scrumptious in a way that even picky Aunt Suzy will ask for the recipe? Check. Texture on point? Check. Stupidly easy? Check....
Published on February 20, 2023 Minestrone Soup is a classic Italian soup that is hearty, healthy, and perfect for lunch or dinner on a cold day. This easy homemade minestrone is a family favorite. Serve the soup with crusty bread and Parmesan Cheese. I really love this Easy Minestrone Soup too. It’s a CLASSIC! And this minestrone soup recipe is easy, healthy, and comforting. It’s WAY better than canned soup or the Olive Garden’s minestrone soup:) Minestrone is an Italian soup that usually includes vegetables, pasta, beans, and sometimes meat....
Eeeee it’s almost St. Patty’s Day! I remember in high school when my friends and I would all bring in doctor’s notes and skip half the school day to go to the parade downtown. There weren’t any Matcha Protein Bars in site but hey, there was plenty of green beer flowin’. These luscious No-Bake Matcha Protein Bars (inspired by my beloved Cookie Dough Protein Bars) were born out of the fact that I have like zero green recipes on my blog....
