If you’re looking for more flavorful rice dishes to accompany all of your favorite dinners, I’ve got you covered! You’ll have to try this Mexican rice, dirty rice, or cheesy zucchini rice! They’re always a hit with my family, and I know yours will love them just as much! Greek Lemon Rice Recipe One of my favorite things about getting Greek takeout is the incredible lemon rice that it comes with....

Pulao is an Indian comfort food. Often times when I’m back from vacation, I want a hot bowl of pulao… floral basmati rice spiced with Indian spices. As you know, I try and limit carbs where I can, but I also try to replace white rice with healthier alternatives. For this recipe, I used quinoa in combination with riced broccoli. For your convenience, riced broccoli can be purchased at Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s, or simply just pulse fresh broccoli in your food processor....

I love all leafy greens and Swiss chard is no exception. The colors of this rainbow chard were so striking, I just could not pass it up in the farmer’s market. If you have always wondered how to prepare Swiss chard, it’s simple. Just sauté the stalks a little longer than the leaves and add garlic and oil. Makes a great side dish.

Raspberry Blueberry Gazpacho with Fresh Mint More wonderful fruit dessert ideas I love are Czech Crepes with Berries and Cream, Mixed Berry Pie and Mixed Berry Cheesecake. I get so many magazines delivered to my house yet never seem to find the time to read them. However, I found myself thumbing through Bon Appétit and came across a Mixed Berry Gazpacho with Basil by Chef Michael Laiskonis and ripped out the page....

If you’ve had Mexican rice at your favorite Mexican restaurant, it can be intimidating trying to recreate it at home! But let me assure you that this easy Mexican Rice comes together quickly, with no chopping and just a quick simmer on the stove. It’s perfect for serving with these chicken fajitas, these steak fajitas, or these salmon fajitas! Mexican Rice Restaurant-style Mexican rice is a cinch to make at home, and once you try it you may not want to go back to plain old rice on the dinner table!...

My sister in law is always introducing us to new and delicious foods. When she brought these brussel sprouts to the dinner table, I had my doubts. Brussel sprouts? Ewe. I decided to put a few on my plate to give them a chance. I took my first bite and my mind was blown. I kept thinking oh my gosh I love brussel sprouts! They ended up being the biggest hit with our entire family that day....

Roasted Parmesan Green Beans I am not a fan of boiled or mushy green beans, which is why I love them roasted. They come out tender yet crisp and are so delicious, especially as a side to a dish like Baked Chicken Breasts or Rosemary and Lemon Roasted Chicken! Try these wrapped in bacon green beans too! And if green beans aren’t your thing, you can try these with Roasted Asparagus....

Initial Attraction When I first met my husband there were many things that initially attracted me to him. He was funny, confident, along with having a great work ethic and modest nature. As we got to know each other better we both realized we had a lot in common including our similar upbringings. We realized we both come from good families with modest backgrounds. That all made it effortless connecting with him....

Salmon Tikka Masala This delicious salmon tikka masala can also be made with chicken, fish or tofu as the sauce is flavorful and is the star of the dish. I’ve made a similar dish, Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala in the pressure cooker but I loved this salmon version made in a skillet, the sauce comes out much thicker on the stove. Salmon is my favorite fish and I try to incorporate it in my diet a few days a week....

Ingredients For Slow Cooker Stuffed Bell Peppers This list of ingredients isn’t long, and it isn’t complicated. You should have most of these in your kitchen already. You’re going to love how healthy and tasty this recipe is! Lean Ground Beef: Gives this recipe a hearty beef flavor. Bell Peppers: The larger, the better. All colors work great for this recipe. Yellow Onion: Adds a nice savory flavor and a bit of crunch....

Soft and chewy cookies are the BEST! If you love snickerdoodles then you should also try these amazing Sprinkle Cookies, Pumpkin Cookies, and these perfectly soft Peanut Butter Cookies! Snickerdoodles Ok, we all know that I have tried my fair share of snickerdoodle recipes. Some turn out ok, some are terrible and a few are actually even really good. But… Trust me when I tell you that these are the absolute best snickerdoodles!...

This quick spicy zucchini/courgette soup is my second recipe to you during this squash and gourd season. It can be a light and healthy lunch all by itself or a hearty, delicious dinner when teamed with crusty bread. I like to add plenty of vegetables to my soups because it is a great way to incorporate a variety of vitamins into a meal (without much hassle!) I use cumin and star anise to flavour this dish as I believe they impart a delicate taste upon the broth, without overpowering the baby vegetables....

Spicy Canned Salmon Rice Bowl This easy Salmon Rice Bowl is fast and easy, made with just a few ingredients! Salmon salad using canned salmon is the star of the dish served over brown rice (I love frozen brown rice from Trader Joes) with diced cucumbers, sriracha, scallions, and furikake or nori. I am always trying to share new, quick lunch ideas that don’t take too much time to make....

I love spicy ramen noodles, of any kind really. They’re absolutely delicious and so comforting when the air is crisp. On a cold day, I love plopping myself on the couch with my blanket, Netflix, and a big ol’ bowl of spicy noodles. What are Spinach Mushroom Ramen Noodles? These Vegan Ramen Noodles are so easy to make and flavored with crushed red pepper, garlic, shitake mushrooms, and spinach. The sauce makes this dish which is super easy to prepare....

I had some fresh Feta leftover from my Lemon Feta Drumsticks, and I’ve been craving a good Greek Salad, but I wanted to make it without the lettuce and make cucumber the star of the show. This turned out better than I could have imagined! I used the Paderno Spiral Vegetable Slicer with the chipper blade to quickly whip this up into beautiful spirals and the results were a salad that’s crunchy and bright, and not weighed down by a heavy dressing....

This may seem too simple to be considered a recipe, but I thought the presentation was pretty enough to impress. Strawberries are sweet this time of year and when filled with fat free whipped cream, this makes a delicious low fat dessert you won’t feel guilty eating!

I love the flavor combination of strawberry and coconut. I recently had a strawberry coconut milkshake that was AMAZING. So as soon as Pillsbury sent me this Strawberry Cake Mix, I knew that I wanted to make a Strawberry Coconut Cream Cake! Cake mixes are a nice shortcut and you can easily put together a cake in a matter of minutes and throw it in the oven. The house filled with a strawberry cake aroma and we couldn’t wait to eat it....

Sugar Plum Baked Brie Bites If you love baked brie, you’ll love this bite-sized appetizer that’s perfect for the holidays! With only four ingredients, these Baked Brie Bites with sugar plum jam are easy to make for any occasion and so delicious. They’ll leave your guests craving more and asking for the recipe! For more of my favorite mini appetizers, try these Baked Brie Phyllo Tarts, Mini Greek Spinach Pies, and Asparagus and Feta Tartlets....

Yeah, so here’s where I go on and on about how much I love Thai food again. This time I’m bringing to you my version of Massaman curry. It is a popular dish in many Thai restaurants (I should know- I’ve been to way too many!) which I believe was created by Thai Muslims (hence the name ‘massaman’). The combination of spices in this dish just screams “ASIA!” in you face....

A good meat thermometer is fast and accurate, so you aren’t standing over a hot grill or oven for too long, and some even have smart capabilities that will alert you when your food is done cooking! I rely on this simple kitchen gadget to cook some of my favorite healthy, family-friendly recipes, so I’ve rounded up the best meat thermometers to help you do the same, including two that I own and use regularly....