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Another Italian favorite is a Farro Caprese Salad or Italian Avocado Cucumber Tomato Salad that is loaded with cheese and vegetables with a sweet and savory dressing drizzled over top. Both recipes are easy to make and delicious! Antipasto Salad Get ready to be “WOWed” over this bright and colorful Italian salad. One of the best salads that is filled with soft, crunchy, savory and sweet bites. Simply add all the ingredients into one bowl and toss gently....

The inspiration for this recipe is a can of Rio Mare Italian Riso e Tonno someone brought back from Italy. The flavors are SO good so I set out to replicate the same exact flavor using brown rice instead. Tips for Brown Rice Tuna Salad: I drained the tuna really well and reserved some of the olive oil to add to my salad – winner! As a test, I left one refrigerated in a jar overnight to take to the beach....

When the weather turns warm then you know that strawberry season is just about upon up. You can use strawberries in just about anything but some of my favorite recipes are strawberry tiramisu, these yummy strawberry cupcakes, and this delicious strawberry pretzel salad! Strawberry Recipes If you love strawberries as much as I do then this post is going to be your favorite! I looooove when it starts to get warm outside and the sun is coming out more!...

Lomo Saltado (Peruvian Beef Stir Fry) For all the meat and potato lovers out there, this healthier spin on a classic Peruvian stir-fry dish combines two of my favorite cuisines – Latin and Chinese! Add a little Peruvian Green Sauce on top if you like it hot!! Chinese cuisine in Peru, referred to as “Chifa”, is embedded in the Peruvian culture where you’ll find a wonderful fusion of flavors, colors, textures utilizing Chinese and Peruvian ingredients....

It’s National Ice Cream Month and to celebrate I’ve been playing with my new ice cream maker. This frozen yogurt is so easy to make. This is best served soft and topped with fresh fruit. Serve it right out of the ice cream maker or let it thaw a few minutes before serving.

Thai food is easily my favorite cuisine and I never get tired of it. If you want to try making some more delicious recipes at home, here are a few of my favorites: pad thai, massaman curry, and drunken noodles (pad kee mao)! Thai Mango Sticky Rice Recipe This mango sticky rice recipe is a love letter to Thailand’s beloved dessert. Forget the takeout. With just a handful of ingredients and a touch of patience, you can craft a masterpiece right in your kitchen!...

Get your daily dose of veggies with these maple-roasted brussels sprouts and squash, then add a few of my other favorite recipes to the rotation: tender roasted root vegetables, parmesan garlic zucchini spears, and cauliflower steaks! Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash in a Maple Glaze Brussels spouts. Do you love them or hate them? Or have you even tried them? Because the girl that was checking out my groceries had never tried them....

Last week I got tickets to see the Dr. Oz Show live in the city, talk about a fun day! After, I had lunch with my friend at a Turkish restaurant and I fell in love with their Shepard’s salad. They served it with fresh grated feta on the side and fresh lemon, I don’t think I’ll have feta any other way now. I savored that salad and took notes so I wouldn’t forget it....

I think it’s safe to say salmon is my favorite kind of fish. It’s flaky and flavorful, without a super strong fish flavor. You can also flavor it in so many different ways, like this Garlic Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon, and this easy Baked Garlic Herb Salmon, and this amazing and Insanely Good Creamy Tuscan Garlic Salmon. Miso Glaze Salmon This glazed miso salmon is insanely good! It is also super easy to make, so you are definitely going to love this recipe....

These tortilla chips are so unforgettable and satisfying your family and friends will begging you to make them over and over. For more fruit salsas that would be fantastic to dip into with your Cinnamon Pita Chips try Fresh Fruit Salsa or Mango Salsa! Amazing Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Pita Chips One thing I have really been enjoying as the weather warms up is all the fresh fruit recipes. So, when I discovered this mouthwatering fruit salsa, I was in love!...

An easy appetizer recipe perfect for summer get-togethers and a great way to use up all your backyard tomatoes!

I’ve been on a mushroom kick lately, they are my favorite vegetable, not technically, but still. My husband on the other hand hates mushrooms, hence I’ve been cooking with mushrooms before the big move. Quinoa Risotto has been on my list for a while now, and the best part is they cook in half the time it takes traditional risotto. For those of you who don’t like quinoa, I assure you, you won’t taste it....

My mom always bought us Indian cookies from the desi grocery store – Punjabi Jeera Biscuits, Atta Biscuits, Nankhatai, and how can anyone forget the classic Parle-G biscuits? These cookies pair beautifully with masala chai, hence why they’re a favorite for most Indian households – we love our chai. What I love about Indian cookies is they’re light and not loaded with sugar. What are Nankhatai Cookies? Nankhatai biscuits are buttery with a hint of cardamom and simply delicious....

Banana bread is one of those recipes everyone loves! Add Nutella to it, and it’s even more irresistible! We have plenty more delicious variations of banana bread to try. Bake up some of our other popular banana bread recipes like this award-winning banana bread, this funfetti banana bread, or this blueberry banana bread! Nutella Banana Bread Recipe We cannot stop eating this Nutella banana bread! It’s just too good! I think we can all agree, banana bread is one of the best quick breads there is, and adding rich and creamy Nutella really takes it to the next level....

Busy weeknights have me loving these one pot meals! If you love one pot meals like we do try this One Pot Creamy Spinach Mushroom Artichoke Chicken, One Pot Creamy Parmesan Chicken with Mushroom Rice or One Pot Creamy Chicken Mushroom Florentine. One Pot Beef Stroganoff Today I’m bringing an easy, hearty and comforting dinner. Something we can all use more of during these chilly evenings. I have this One Pot Beef Stroganoff which is my easy take on the popular classic comfort dish....

Especially the decadent kind. Like White Chocolate Chip Macadamia Nut Pancakes. And Chocolate Chip Brownie Batter Pancakes. Now that I think about it, my pancake obsession may just be an excuse to eat cake for breakfast… These Orange Buttermilk Pancakes are light and fluffy and soooooo yummy! I loved them, the husband loved them, and I’m thinking about making them again already! You can definitely eat them as-is but I highly recommend drizzling some gooey fruity syrup like blueberry or boysenberry!...

Rating: 3 stars Difficulty of Recipe: 3 starsThings that I changed: I sprinkled some extra cinnamon on top before putting it in the fridge.Things that I would do differently next time: I don’t think an overnight recipe should have the bread slices laying on top of each other. I would definitely cube your french bread if you make this. If you want to lay them on top of each other, barely have them overlap....

During the Diwali season, I love cooking with paneer. It’s a festive time of year so everyone loves a little indulgence. When you’re not in the mood to make the more traditional paneer recipes, such as Paneer Makhani or Palak Paneer, opt for a super quick & easy Paneer Sandwich recipe made with fresh ingredients. More Easy Sandwich RecipesCheck out my very popular Bombay Grilled Sandwich flavored with potato, veggies, and chat masala....

Pesto Salmon Air Fryer or Oven If you’re like me and need quick meals to whip up on busy weeknights, you must try this 3-ingredient pesto salmon recipe! In fact, recipes that use just a few ingredients are the reason I created my latest cookbook, Skinnytaste Simple. Pair it with a vegetable and a salad, and you’ll have a healthy dinner on the table in no time. More salmon recipes you will love are these Air Fryer Salmon Bites, Baked Salmon and Asian-Glazed Air Fryer Salmon....

Today is Holi and around the holidays I like making both indulgent and healthy-ish desserts. This Pistachio Coconut Ladoo is made with just 1 tablespoon of ghee and it’s scrumptious. It goes perfectly with a cup of tea. What is a Pistachio Coconut Ladoo? Pistachio Coconut Ladoo is a healthy-ish and fragrant Indian-inspired dessert. The nuts and coconut are dry roasted, then the mixture is lightly roasted with ghee and blended with your fragrant Indian flavors – cardamom, rose water, and edible roses....