Scallops are a favorite, they are mild in flavor so they take on your seasonings beautifully. Try these scallops in Tuscan Garlic, Grilled Lemon, and Pan Seared, all insanely delicious recipes! Air Fryer Scallops These scallops done in the air fryer are going to blow your tastebuds. The air fryer just infuses the lemon and dill into the scallops which creates a deep rich yet bright and zingy dish. Perfect for summer....

Air Fryer Sweet Plantains I grew up eating plantains every way you can imagine! Depending on the ripeness of the plantain, you’ll get different results. Mom makes them on the grill or fries them but I love making them in the air fryer! For sweet maduros, the best plantains are the ones that have black skins and tender flesh. The darker the skin, the sweeter they are, which is exactly what you want....

When I “reconnected” with my husband, he was so opposed to eating Indian food. Oh, the usual complaints… it’s too spicy, it’s too gassy, there are too many masalas. Not gonna lie, I was a little worried about how life was going to be with someone who didn’t love Desi food as much as I did. Well, two years into our marriage, things are looking a lot different. He enjoys Indian food a lot more now, to begin with, his spice tolerance has gone up (just slightly), and he’s gotten used to all the different masalas....

What is Aloo Tikki Chaat? Aloo Tikki Chaat is a famous Indian Street Food that is mashed and is deep-fried or sauteed. These potato patties are then topped with yogurt, chutneys, chopped onions, and spices. This scrumptious chaat recipe is a combination of spicy, savory, sweet, sour, and creamy. It’s divine! Ingredients for Aloo Tikki Chaat Potatoes: Russet potatoes or baby potatoes work, just make sure to boil and peel them....

There is no better way to round out dinner than with some kind of hot, fresh bread! Some of our other favorites are Easy Cheesy Garlic Bread or Jalapeno Cornbread. Fluffy Angel Biscuits If you have never tried or even heard of angel biscuits, you are in for a treat! They are almost a cross between classic biscuits and a dinner roll, thanks to the addition of yeast, which helps both with flavor and lifting the biscuits to new heights!...

No matter how warm it is in Southern California, during the Fall I crave all things apple, cinnamon, and pumpkin. I miss those east-coast Fall days when the air is crisp and it feels so good enjoying a cup of hot apple cider. Since I love Fall so much, I decided to make myself this Apple Walnut Cake with Salted Caramel Frosting. How to make Salted Caramel Frosting? Do I need to make it all from scratch?...

Pasta with Asparagus and Marinara Sauce A light meatless pasta dish the whole family will enjoy using pantry staples like pasta and marinara. You can use any small pasta shape you wish or swap the pasta for farro. An easy vegetarian dinner idea using just 4 ingredients plus salt and pepper. Asparagus is in season, and I’m probably the only one in my house who truly loves it, so to get everyone else on board requires some work (or sneaking into their food)....

Easy Bagel Recipe I’m totally obsessed with these bagels!! This bagel recipe is so easy to whip up for breakfast in the oven or air fryer, which are all the rave in the Weight Watchers community. They are high in protein thanks to the yogurt, and taste so good, warm right out of the oven. My husband Tommy considers himself a bagel connoisseur, he’s the pickiest bagel person I know and travels to every bagel shop around NYC just to find the perfect bagel, so I wasn’t sure if he would love them, but he LOVED them and was happy to help me test them out....

If you are looking for more family favorite side dishes that are perfect for a barbecue try Classic Potato Salad or KFC Copycat Cole Slaw. They are great with the smokey flavors from the grill! Boston Baked Beans: Summertime is in full swing and our grill is full of smoky tender meat like my grilled barbecue chicken. Meat that good begs for an incredibly delicious side, like these family favorite baked beans....

Bananas Foster Topped Overnight French Toast Check out my other Lightened Up Crème Brûlée French Toast, my inspiration today’s recipe. I brought this over to my cousin Kat’s for New Years morning and being the dessert queen that she is, decided to make Bananas Foster to top it off! It was so absolutely heavenly that I recreated that day with a lighter version of it. I tested this out on all my family members and everyone loved it....

Yesterday was my birthday. And it was quite the busy day. My hubby is on a 7 day cruise. I was one week to far in my pregnancy to go with him. Life is hard sometimes. But I am so excited for this little girl to get here I would totally sacrifice not going on a cruise. So my friends and family helped to make the day special for me....

Broccoli Salad Here’s a great way to get a cup of veggies into your meal, serve this fresh Broccoli Salad as a side with a sandwich, burger, or your favorite protein. It’s perfect as a side dish for a summer BBQ or potluck or a tasty lunch option. It’s easy to customize to your liking – try adding in some chopped nuts like almonds, raisins, or other dried fruit for extra flavor and texture....

Cottage Cheese Caprese Bowl I came up with this idea after buying the whole milk version of Good Culture Cottage cheese, which is the best tasting brand in my opinion. It reminded me of the inside of Burrata cheese so I figured why not enjoy this caprese style! This is SO good and makes a delicious high protein lunch! If you love this idea, you might also love this savory cottage cheese bowl or these high protein cottage cheese and scrambled eggs!...

I love a good juice or smoothie that I can make at home. It’s a great way to get fruits and vegetables in my kid’s diet. They love when I make them a smoothie for breakfast or for an after-school snack. Try my pineapple smoothie, this amazing peach smoothie, or this popular detox smoothie recipe. You will want to make them all the time! What Does Celery Juice Taste Like?...

Casseroles make some of the best crowd-pleasing meals! They’re hearty and satisfying and so simple to throw together! If you love this cheeseburger casserole recipe, here are a few more recipes you should try: meatball casserole, sloppy Joe casserole, Swiss chicken bake, and cowboy casserole. Ingredients in Cheeseburger Casserole If you’re a fan of burgers, this beefy pasta dish is a must-try! It packs in cheeseburger ingredients, adds extra flavor and pasta, and delivers a hearty meal that the whole family will love....

I love the holidays and especially all of the baking involved. It can be a busy time but baking in the kitchen is my happy place. I love baking delicious treats and giving them to neighbors. Some things that I bake in the kitchen become an instant favorite with the first bite. These Cherry Pie Sour Cream Crumb Bars fell into the instant favorite category. Instead of giving them to my neighbors I wanted to eat have them all for myself....

With fall quickly approaching, I thought it would be fun to develop a similar oatmeal-style cookie with fall flavors. Enter these Chewy Vegan Chai-Spiced Cookies. They’re made with wholesome ingredients like oats, almond butter, and seeds and feel like a classic oat meal cookie, but they have the warming flavors of Indian masala chai floating throughout. Which means they are extra delicious and perfect for the fall baking season! Plus, with 4 grams of protein and 3 grams of fiber per cookie, this is the kind of cookie that will actually fill you up!...

Meal preps are a great way to keep costs low and also stay on track for your diet goals. You can customize them however you’d like and take them on the go! Need some ideas to get you started? Try these Korean beef meal prep bowls and teriyaki chicken meal prep bowls next! Easy Chicken and Rice Meal Preps Chicken and rice is the bread and butter of healthy eating....

Lobster Salad with Corn and Tomatoes Nothing beats a refreshing lobster dish in the summer. This salad combines all my summer favorites with sweet tomatoes and corn. It’s hearty and high protein, and did I mention delicious? If you hearty high protein salads like this, you might also enjoy this Salmon Nicoise Salad. And for more lobster ideas, try these Grilled Lobster Tails with Herb Garlic Butter, Lobster Tacos, and Lobster Cobb Salad....

Make them in: 20 minutes flatWithout eggsMinus dairyUsing store-cupboard ingredients How to make Soy Sauce Caramel This syrup is tastes so delicious, you’ll be tempted to lick it right off the spoon. I love warming it and pouring it over these pancakes but it could also be used as a dip for veggie fritters or drizzled over roast potatoes. The soy sauce caramel is made in an instant simply using agave and light soy sauce....