Grilled Eggplant with Feta This grilled eggplant is a really simple summer side dish, the flavor of the oregano comes through, and it doesn’t need any garnish—though a little more dried oregano sprinkled over would never hurt! According to some research I did, the eggplant texture is better—crisper outside—if you grill uncovered. So that’s why the first half is on an open grill, but the cheese took too long to melt uncovered, so I split the difference....
This curry is delicately flavoured with cumin seeds, turmeric, garlic and lemon juice for a fresh vegan dish that eats more like a stir fry than the heavy restaurant curries one might be used to. Bhinda Bateta nu Shaak in 30 minutes The potatoes are cut thinly for speedy cooking. After just 10 minutes of cooking, the potatoes become tender and the okra remain crunchy, fresh and not at all sticky....
Anu is one of the few people in my inner circle who enjoys anything chocolate, anything refined sugar free, and anything healthy. I certainly know healthy desserts are not everyone’s cup of tea, so It’s nice to have a few people around who have similar taste and appreciate my efforts. So let’s discuss these Healthy Date Walnut Cacao Bites which are kinda like healthy truffles. These bites are vegan, gluten-free and flourless....
Beans are the epitome of a well-stocked pantry and I’m going to share below 16 healthy bean recipes. You can make these recipes using the canned beans probably already sitting in your pantry. Full of plant-based protein and fiber, beans fit into vegan, vegetarian, or flexitarian diets. Plus, canned beans boast calcium, folic acid, iron, and no cholesterol! Lightly dressed in a grain bowl, a bean shows its personality. Pureed with vegetables, they add a lovely dairy-free creaminess to soups....
Savory breakfast recipes are so delicious! They fill you up, and everyone goes crazy over them. Try out some more of my favorites like this breakfast casserole, these amazing breakfast enchiladas, or this sausage and mushroom frittata. Asparagus Quiche Quiche is like having a pie for breakfast. The crust is delightfully flaky, the filling is savory and delicious, and the vegetables inside bring beautiful color and a delicious taste. This asparagus quiche is no exception!...
These are going to make the perfect breakfast addition. Serve alongside German Pancakes, Pancakes or this Blueberry Breakfast Cake. Breakfast Sausage Recipe Nothing beats homemade, and when it comes to homemade breakfast sausage it could not be more true. This is so easy, do not get scared away by the thought of making your own sausage, once you try it, you will wonder why you haven’t tried it sooner. Literally, this takes about 10 minutes to mix together and then all you have to do is cook it....
Ingredients Needed for Homemade Hot Chocolate Bombs Let’s start with the mold! I prefer a soft silicone mold so that the chocolate pops out easily without breaking. From there, you only need a few simple ingredients to make these tasty hot cocoa bombs! It’s so easy. You’re going to love it! Semi-Sweet Chocolate: I recommend using high-quality chocolate here. It will give your hot cocoa the best flavor and richness! Candy melts work as a substitute....
Mango-Raspberry Fruit Roll Ups Homemade fruit roll-ups are the perfect school snack for the kiddos (adults love them too!). Making them from scratch is easy, and inexpensive to do yourself. What I love about this recipe is that you can experiment adding as much or as little sugar as you desire. You can also try this with different fruit. Strawberry or blackberries would be delish. I decided to make the fruit leather recipe in the book instead of a breakfast recipe, because it’s back-to-school season and the timing is perfect to tuck them into the kids’ snack bags....
Cookies, especially holiday cookies, are some of the best things that we make all season long. There are SO many different varieties to choose from but the long standing favorites in our household are these Grinch Cookies, these yummy Christmas Tree Sugar Cookies or, my very favorite… Italian Christmas Cookies! What are Hot Cocoa Cookies? These little hot cocoa cookies are packed with chocolate and cocoa. These cookies are topped with a gooey marshmallow and baked to perfection....
Easy Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats Breakfast is an important part of the day and these steel cut oats are a great way to start it. The question I get asked most often when I share my overnight oats recipe, is can you use steel cut oats? The answer is no, as they need to be cooked, as seen in below in this steel cut oats recipe. This healthy oatmeal recipe is made with blueberries, bananas and cinnamon and lightly sweetened with pure maple syrup or honey....
Israeli couscous is a light and delicious side dish that’s perfect for accompanying your favorite meals this summer. A few more great recipes to try next are yellow rice, lemon rice, and maybe some baba ganoush to dip your favorite veggies in! Israeli Pearl Couscous This little pearl-shaped pasta made from semolina flour is a wonderful ingredient. It makes any dinner a bit more special! Cooked in a vegetable broth, mixed with lemon juice and olive oil, it becomes a side dish that’s supercharged with flavor....
This side dish is amazing and will go so well with this Chicken, this Salad, and these Rolls! Try them all and make it a meal that the whole family will eat! Roasted Lemon Potatoes Potatoes make the best side dish to any meal because they go with everything! And when you roast them up like I did in this recipe then it really makes them taste amazing! They are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside making the texture just about perfect....
Beef Tacos Add your favorite toppings and guacamole on the side and your family will love you! I promise this will be your favorite new taco recipe! The beef is seasoned with my homemade taco seasoning, so no processed ingredients. And because it makes so much you’ll have enough meat for several nights! We usually have tacos one night and I’ll use the rest of the meat for leftovers over tostadas, taco salads or to freeze for another night....
I love a good salsa recipe! Check out some more favorites like this 5 Minute Corn Salsa or this easy to make Blender Salsa Hey everyone! Chelsea back from Chelsea’s Messy Apron with a MUST MAKE recipe before this summer is over — Mango-Lime Fruit Salsa. We’re obsessed with fruit “salsas” at my home and it’s a great way to use all your delicious summer produce. You can enjoy this salsa with your favorite chips OR use it to top some grilled meat....
More Indian Fusion Desserts Kulfi Tiramisu Ras Malai Mousse Pistachio Milk Cake (Tres Leches Shortcut) Gulab Jamun Cheesecake (Eggless, No Bake Jars) Banana Bread Ras Malai Mousse For Mother’s Day, I wanted to make an easy recipe you guys would make. This Mango Rasmalai Tiramisu was inspired by the very popular Kulfi Tiramisu. It has similar layers, but I added a rasmalai layer along with the mango flavor this time. The best part is, that this dessert must be prepared 1 day in advance or more, so you can enjoy more quality time on Mother’s Day....
This will be one of the best chowders that you will eat! If you love chowder as much as we do try this Best Ever Creamy Clam Chowder, Delicious Corn Chowder and enjoy Homemade Cornbread on the side. Mexican Chicken Corn Chowder I am loving fall and all things cooler temperatures bring on and that is making this Mexican Chicken Corn Chowder. This chowder is one of favorites because of all the flavors and how easy it is to make....
Thanksgiving is all about the sides. I don’t really care about the turkey, I’m just here for the sides, appetizers, and desserts. This year I’m celebrating Thanksgiving in California with my in-laws and I can hardly wait. I begin my day with a cup of tea, and then I don’t eat anything until it’s time to feast. I know! Then I proceed to make a bunch of sides. This year I’m in charge of making my Masala Mac and Cheese, Chatpate Rosemary Roasted Potatoes, and Cornbread....
Every year around the holidays I host a Ladies Lunch for my small group of girlfriends who come over and enjoy good food. This year I made Mushroom and Spinach Pappardelle Pasta cooked in a white wine and mascarpone cheese sauce. A delicious and elegant dish that is loaded with veggies, one that is bound to make any woman really happy. So ladies, while the guys are snacking on beer, wings, chips and guac, make this elegant dish for yourself and your girlfriends, just don’t forget the wine....
Oatmeal Berry Smoothie Bowl This mixed berry smoothie bowl with oats is the perfect combination for a sweet and hearty breakfast. The cooked oatmeal makes it extra creamy and adds extra fiber. I used frozen strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries, but you can use any combination of berries that you like. If you want to try some more breakfast smoothie bowl recipes, check out this Protein PB & J Smoothie Bowl and Strawberry Peanut Butter Swirl Smoothie Bowls....
What do you do with left over papaya? You make muffins of course! Papaya and coconut give these low fat muffins a tropical flair. If you can’t take a trip to the tropics, bring the tropics to your kitchen! These are moist and wonderful from the minute they come out of the oven. If you can’t find papaya in your market, ripe mango would work too.
