Updated June 16, 2020 No-Bake Energy Balls Energy balls (also called energy bites, protein balls, power balls) are one of my all-time favorite snacks and the boys love them too! I love that they are easy to make, I am talking like 10 minutes tops to throw together. I also love that they are made with healthy ingredients but taste like a treat. Yep, that is right, these healthy energy balls are almost too good to be true....
What is Panna Cotta? Panna Cotta is a classic Italian dessert made with cream and sugar, set with gelatine. The cream can be infused with a variety of flavors like vanilla, chocolate or coffee. Ingredients This vanilla panna cotta recipe is a great recipe to make ahead and be store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days before serving. It’s a very simple recipe with simple ingredients. Using both cream and milk results in a silky smooth texture and a rich, but not overly so, dessert gently flavoured with sugar and vanilla....
These yummy bowls of colorful whosits and whatsits have been making me look so forward to lunch lately. Sometimes my life lends itself to lunches that happen at 3pm. Or ones that resemble breakfast more than lunch, like eggs and toast or smoothies on the go. Lunch for me usually involves eating over a counter, likely not sitting down, and sometimes…driving. It’s not the most intuitive and it’s surely not my favorite meal of the day....
We may have less than two months left of summer but we’ve got unlimited months of s’mores!!! Ya see, home girl doesn’t have a fire pit. I have wooden skewers and bags on bags of chocolate and ‘mallows but no big open flame. Enter homemade S’mores Bars with a smorgasbord of all the s’moreiest ingredients—no fire pit required!! Oven > everything. I still haven’t gotten over my Cookie Dough Protein Bars....
Updated April 06, 2021 This Vegetable Frittata is made with eggs, a variety of fresh vegetables, and cheese. This frittata recipe is very versatile and makes a great quick and easy meal. Enjoy for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or even dinner. Let’s crack a couple eggs…it’s Vegetable Frittata time! I love this protein-packed breakfast. I’ve loaded this easy frittata with veggies and perfectly-melted cheese for a savory breakfast that keeps you full until lunchtime!...
Why Louisville, you ask? Why NOT! It’s a short drive from Columbus, it’s known to be a fun little foodie city, it’s affordable, and I had never been. Bourbon and BBQ? Sounds like a dreamy weekend getaway to me! I must say that I was shocked and frankly super impressed by the local food scene in little ol’ Louisville. Nearly all of the restaurants we went to had local farms listed on the menu for sourcing....
Updated October 06, 2020 BlogHer Food was one big party from start to finish. The weekend was filled with presentations, socializing, the Ferry Building’s farmers market, food, and a lot of parties. Me and Shanna with the Deen Brothers (Paula Deen’s sons) at a book signing. Jenny, from Picky Palate , and I at the Underwriter’s Laboratory’s Iron Chef event. (Photo via Amanda.) I finally met Dorie Greenspan-my life is now complete:) She is just as sweet, if not sweeter, than her baked goods....
Updated March 26, 2019 When we got married in June of 2008, we decided we weren’t ready to be home owners, so we moved into a rental house. It was fine, but not our own. We soon started to look at houses “for fun.” One evening we were checking out houses, but not finding anything we liked. I was ready to call it a night, but Josh convinced me to look at one last house since we were in the neighborhood....
Published on February 04, 2022 Yellow Cake- this classic yellow cake is tender, moist, and covered with silky-smooth chocolate frosting! The perfect cake for birthdays or any celebration! The yellow cake is buttery, tender, moist, light, fluffy…everything you want in a piece of cake. Yellow cake is flavored with vanilla but has a mild custard flavor because of the egg yolks. So if you like vanilla cake, you are going to LOVE yellow cake....
You Tiao is a savory donut that has a beautiful golden color, is lightly seasoned with salt, with a crispy crust and super airy and fluffy interior that is mostly air. It is addictively TASTY! These savory fried donuts are usually served with soy sauce, rice congee, or douhua (dou fu nao in Northern China) to create a breakfast that is hearty and delicious. It’s something I ate all the time growing up in Beijing and is one of the things I’ve missed the most since moving to the US....
Published on July 11, 2024 Zucchini Brownies are rich, chocolaty, and easy to make. You will never know they are made with zucchini because they are so delicious! I love making zucchini salads, zucchini fritters, and of course zucchini bread (classic zucchini bread, chocolate zucchini bread, and lemon zucchini bread), but I also like making dessert with zucchini. Have you ever had chocolate zucchini cake? It’s so good and I also LOVE these Zucchini Brownies....
Roasting the ham/gammon is a simple way of cooking it that doesn’t involve boiling. The apricot preserves and apple juice create the best ham glaze which compliments the salty, smoky ham just perfectly. Serve this as part of your Christmas feast and I promise you, your family will sing your praises. And maybe even make an extra one because glazed ham leftovers are a thing of beauty! Ingredients needed Ham/Gammon....
Last week, I shared an exciting way to prepare your own ranch dressing, and today I am sharing an easy way to use this ranch dressing and prepare your delectable sandwich! I agree to be sent email. I prepared this sandwich using a panini maker, but you can just as well prepare them for any skillet or an induction stove. The best thing about this sandwich is that the ingredients are simple and you can spice it up to your preference....
With lots of flavors and vibrant colors, this recipe is perfect as a light option for steamed rice and a side dish of Indian stir fry. It’s also suitable as a soup option to bring a lot of warmth during winter. Why this recipe works Beetroot rasam is a delicious and healthy soup recipe perfect for colder months. I agree to be sent email. This South Indian soup brings the goodness of beetroot, tomatoes, and supporting spices....
Updated January 02, 2024 The Best TV Shows to Binge Watch! Sharing my all-time favorite TV shows, past and present! Plus, my favorite snack recipes to make for tv watching sessions! You’ve gotta have snacks! I love getting wrapped up in a good TV show. When the kids go to bed, I love turning on a show before bed and sometimes I rewatch my favorite shows while I work. It’s always nice to have something on in the background:) I often get asked for recommendations, so today I am sharing my all-time favorite shows, past and present....
Updated April 10, 2020 Vegetarian Taquitos Everyone LOVES our chicken taquitos recipe, it is one of the most popular recipes on our site. It is also one of the most popular recipes in our house! Our boys are always begging for taquitos for dinner. When we make taquitos, I always make vegetarian taquitos for me and I thought it was time I shared the recipe so you can make them too!...
Black pepper chicken should be one of the meals on your dinner menu rotation. Not only because it’s so easy to put together and delicious, but also because it is loaded with healthy lean protein and colorful veggies that make it perfect as a one-pot meal. Making restaurant stir fry might look challenging at first glance, but once you’ve followed a solid recipe once, you’ll understand the workflow and the whole process will become way less intimidating....
We’re celebrating the major moment cottage cheese is having with my favorite snack EVER. The one, the only…chocolate chip muffin! My kiddos scarf these down and I keep coming back them because a) they have a fab texture, b) they’re super wholesome and made with awesome ingredients and c) they come together in a jiffy. A no fail muffin, if you will. If you’re looking for more splendid ways to use up that cottage cheese, don’t miss my Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough Bites, Crispy High Protein Waffles with cottage cheese and Cookie Dough Overnight Oats with cottage cheese!...
This Vegan Butternut Squash Carrot Ginger Soup is the perfect meal for a cozy night in. It’s rich and creamy and packed with nutrients. Not just that, this recipe does not need a slow cooker, a food processor, or anything that can make waiting for soup seem even longer. I agree to be sent email. With this Instant Pot butternut squash carrot soup, you can enjoy fall weather when you want it....
Updated April 09, 2020 Garlic bread has always been a staple in our home. Growing up, my dad would make garlic bread to go with every Italian meal. My dad’s lasagna, spaghetti, and ravioli always had garlic bread on the side. Carb overload? Maybe, but I never complained. Now, every time I am make an Italian meal, I ask Josh if he wants garlic bread to go with. He says yes 100% of the time....
