Spiralized Raw Zucchini Salad with Avocado Although you can easily make a salad by chopping it with a knife, I love using my spiralizer because it’s quick! A few spiralized salad favorites, Zucchini Noodles with Tomatoes and Pesto, Spiralized Summer Roll Bowls, and Spiralized Greek Cucumber Salad. This salad was inspired by an amazing vegan appetizer I had in Seaside Florida prepared for me by the staff at Raw and Juicy....

Strawberry and Gorgonzola Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing This makes a wonderful light lunch or a perfect side salad to serve with grilled chicken. Other healthy strawberry salads I enjoy during this time of year are Grilled Chicken Salad with Strawberries, Spinach, and Goat Cheese or a super simple Strawberry Cucumber Salad. Today it really feels like Spring here on the East Coast. Temperatures are supposed to get into the eighties, which is quite a change from the snow we had two weeks ago!...

We currently have a nutrition challenge at our gym. It is eight weeks long and we have a partner to help hold us accountable. It is just in time for summer and my team is currently in the lead! I am always looking for delicious recipes to create that help me get my protein, carbs, fruits, and vegetables in for every meal. This wrap had everything in it and it was incredible!...

I always make barfi during festivals and for parties. Strawberry barfi is a gorgeous sweet for special occasions, such as weddings and festivals. It is also a popular gift to give to friends and family. I think this is the perfect last-minute sweet for Diwali or Eid. Absolutely everyone I’ve made it for loves it. How to make barfi with ice cream Unbelievable, isn’t it?! It’s so easy to prepare this barfi using strawberry ice cream....

Sweet & Fiery Pork Tenderloin with Mango Salsa I love Chinese take out so when I successfully make an asian inspired recipe to satisfy my cravings, I am one happy gal. Some of my other favorite asian inspired recipes are Grilled Bourbon Chicken, Pepper Steak and Honey Teriyaki Drumsticks or Salmon. Roasted pork tenderloin with a sweet and spicy glaze topped with a fresh mango salsa. Your taste buds will be tantilized with each bite you take....

Swordfish Burgers with Lemon Vinaigrette This recipe is great on a grill or skillet for those barbecue nights. You can try making this swordfish recipe with tuna or salmon, or with different herbs for a variety of flavors. It’s also a great way to eat fish if you are not a big fish lover and get those Omega 3s in your diet. You might also like Naked Salmon Burgers with Sriracha Mayo, Aloha Hawaiian Teriyaki Shrimp Burgers, or this very juicy Turkey Burger with Zucchini....

The perfect party appetizer for the holidays, I mean, they look pretty festive to me. If you’re looking for a spicy, sweet, creamy, and tart appetizer all in one bite, look no further than these Stuffed Mushrooms. What are Tandoori Goat Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms? Tandoori Goat Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms are simply regular ol’ stuffed mushrooms flavored with tandoori masala, goat cheese, cranberry sauce, and basic herbs. These stuffed mushrooms are creamy, spicy, sweet, tart, and bursting with flavor....

Tex Mex Migas I first discovered the Tex Mex classic Migas in Austin, Texas and just couldn’t get enough of them! Also know as Austin’s hangover cure of choice, and city boasts so many variations on the Tex Mex classic. You can have them for breakfast, lunch or dinner! These eggs are so good! I could literally eat them everyday and they are so fast and easy to make yourself!...

Homemade scones are seriously the best. They’re so tender, flaky, and are absolutely dreamy fresh out of the oven. If you love these chocolate scones, you’ll also have to try these peach scones, pumpkin scones, or blueberry scones. They’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or whenever you’re wanting a sweet treat! Chocolate Scone Recipe Ever tried making homemade chocolate scones? If not, no worries! This recipe is for everyone, whether you’re new to baking or a pro!...

These homemade meatballs are delicious on their own, but even better covered in a tasty sauce! Try them in Swedish meatballs or topped with homemade alfredo or lobster sauce. Oven-Baked Meatballs Recipe If you’ve been on the hunt for your go-to meatball recipe, this is it. Not only are these classic homemade meatballs so juicy and flavorful, but a breeze to make! You can make a batch of them in just about 30 minutes from start to finish....

The best kitchen gifts for foodies include high-quality cookware and cooking tools. I’ve included many of the items I use in my kitchen, including the BEST cookie scoops, which I use to make my chocolate chip cookies, and home finds from businesses big and small that would make anybody’s home more comfortable and stylish. Check out my ideas for the best gifts for home and kitchen, and have a great holiday season!...

If you love s’mores then be sure to try Nutella s’mores bars too! My family loves the creamy chocolate Nutella flavor and anything made with it is worth trying in our opinion! Ooey Gooey S’mores Bars Last weekend we went to a friend’s house for a barbecue. We roasted marshmallows around their fire pit and everyone made s’mores. It was so much fun! Now, you know that I pride myself on being able to make a pretty fantastic s’more!...

As always, I wanna thank you guys for making my recipes. It means so much that you guys trust me enough to make some of these recipes, especially during the holiday season when so much can go wrong. I test each recipe at least 3 times before sharing and of course, I don’t share anything that’s below a 9 out of 10 in my opinion. 🙂 So thank you all for trusting me!...

I love desserts! I can just taste the love in a classic homemade dessert, and this pound cake is no different! Once you finish this pound cake, you’ve got to try this classic Apple Pie, this amazing Strawberry Shortcake, and this Lemon Ice Box Cake. Pound Cake Recipe I have a confession to make. I never really understood why people loved pound cake! It doesn’t have any frosting and it’s a humble looking thing....

Check out the video on Youtube for a look at how to make these (including the trick to getting crispy, not soggy quesadillas). And some, err, cooking mishaps and awkward outtakes lol. There’s also a short food-only video at the end of this post :) Vegan Buffalo Chickpea Quesadillas: Recipe Video These quesadillas were so freakin’ delicious that I’ll never be going back to my simple cheese quesadillas. Sure, they take a little more effort and time than plopping some vegan cheese on a tortilla....

I love fig season because figs are precious and elegant, like diamonds. Can you imagine if there was a diamond season? Ladiez would be going crazy. I mean, I would still be shopping for figs over diamonds, but I imagine a lot of other ladiez would be going crazy. Anyhoo, I was searching Pinterest for fig-spiration (get it? I hope so, it was pretty obvious), and I came across this STUNNING fig tart from The Bojon Gourmet....

More Brunch Recipes Since we lived in a joint family, we didn’t have the means to buy tubs of fresh veggie cream cheese from the bagel shop to feed a large crowd. That’s when my brother developed his recipe for homemade vegetable cream cheese. This easy recipe is perfect for a weekend brunch. Serve it with bagels alongside moist & fluffy blueberry muffins and a hot cup of kadak masala chai....

I love nutty desserts. Their texture and buttery flavor pair well with so many kinds of desserts, especially pies! You’ll have to try my amazing Nutella pie, pecan pie, and pistachio pie next! Brown Sugar Walnut Pie Recipe Pie season is upon us! This is my favorite time of year because of that very reason. I’m one of those people that prefers pie over cake and so as you can imagine, Thanksgiving makes me very happy....

Here, crisp cucumbers pair beautifully with cubes of juicy watermelon, and get a little more pizzaz from summer apricots, oranges, lots of fresh basil and mint, as well as olives and avocados for some healthy fats. Table of contents:1. Why you’ll like this recipe2. Ingredient notes3. Tips for making this recipe4. Substitutes for this recipe5. More vegan salads perfect for summer6. Recipe card with notes Why you’ll like this recipe Summer perfection....

Winter is a great time to get out of the cold and into the kitchen! Here are over 105 of my Favorite Winter recipes that will not disappoint! From nourishing soups to hearty pastas and rich stews, there’s a tasty winter recipe for everyone. Easy to make, comforting, and – of course – so good!! When those cold nights draw in, cozy up to one of these 105 Winter recipes!...