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These are some of the star dishes I plan on serving on Turkey Day, and I hope you do, too! thanksgiving menu and recipe guide Like any holiday, Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of family, good food, and cheer. But it can also be stressful — especially if you’re hosting. Taking the time to plan ahead will make your job as host easier and allow you to enjoy the days leading up to Thanksgiving as well as Thanksgiving day, even if you spend most of it in the kitchen....

This is one of the simplest and probably the most effective to cure the symptoms of common cold and cough in children and adults alike. Turmeric milk is one of the most ancient remedies that ease the symptoms when sick. Turmeric is known to have many medicinal properties and few of which include anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. At the first sight of cough in the house hold begins our ritual of having honey lemon and ginger tea and we end our day with the manjal paal (yellow milk)....

Healthy Vegan Breakfast Burritos What’s your favorite breakfast? Are you team sweet or team savory? Maybe you are eating oatmeal for breakfast every day and want to try something new? If yes, then look no further and give these vegan breakfast burritos a chance. They are hearty, savory, flavorful and loaded with lots of good stuff like roasted potatoes, beans, mushrooms, and avocado! Did your mouth already start to water? I would say let’s check out this plant-based breakfast goodness right away....

Soft and Chewy Gluten-Free Coconut Macaroons Whereas regular coconut macaroons are made with condensed milk and eggs, this vegan macaroons’ recipe uses aquafaba (chickpea liquid – also perfect for peanut butter/ strawberry mousse) instead. It also omits the condensed milk entirely for healthier, lower fat, healthy coconut macaroons (there’s even a sugar-free option) that taste just as good as the original, with no chickpea flavor, I promise. And just in time for Christmas!...

After enjoying lots of my favorite Chinese New Year treats a few days ago, I realized how infrequently I share my love for Asian-inspired recipes (although I do devour homemade Veggie Lo Mein at least once a fortnight!). With that in mind, I recently shared my recipe for Homemade Dumpling Wrappers, and now it’s time to put them to use with these delicious veggie-stuffed vegan dumplings. Flavor-Packed, Gluten-Free Vegetable Dumplings Luckily, the dumpling wrappers are naturally plant-based – perfect for making vegan or vegetarian dumplings....

Healthy Vegan Tortilla Soup I really love soup but what I love even more is crispy tortilla chips! So, of course, I had to make a healthy vegan tortilla soup with homemade tortilla chips/strips! It’s probably my favorite soup right now, even though I still adore my creamy pasta soup! Why do I love this tortilla soup? How To Make A Vegan Tortilla Soup? You can easily make this vegan tortilla soup in one pot on the stovetop....

What You Need to Make This Recipe Butter — cooking the leeks in butter gives the vichyssoise soup an extra layer of flavor and creaminess. Make sure to use unsalted butter to avoid the soup being too salty. Leeks — leeks provide a delicious sweet, tangy oniony flavor to the soup. Potatoes — I use russet potatoes in this vichyssoise recipe, but you can also use Yukon gold potatoes instead. Chicken stock — stock adds so much flavor to the soup....

Spring is in the air! And so is the pollen.??? But at least it’s socially acceptable to make Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls; you know since it’s officially spring and all. Ironically enough, we had the chilliest day we’ve had in over a month in Houston on the first day of spring. Go figure! I’ve been in Houston for (officially) most of my life now, and I still cannot get over this weird weather situation....

Biscotti’s are Italian Cookies that are part baked, sliced to reveal a feast of mixed nuts and then baked again until crisp and golden. These light and crunchy cookies have walnuts in them and are flavored with orange and coriander seeds. Walnut Biscotti’s are twice baked cookies that originated in Italy. What are Biscottis? Traditionally an Italian classic, Biscotti have been baked for centuries. It was the perfect food for sailors who were at sea for months at a time....

This week I am doing one of my favorite themes for BM and it is the 3 ingredients recipe. I simply love working with minimal ingredients. This 3 Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie is a delicious and healthy twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie recipe. I would not just make these 3 Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies as a dessert because this will be a great choice for breakfast and snacks as well....

I love making healthy breakfasts ahead to have on hand at all times! Try my Breakfast Cookies or my Energy Bites! Don’t you just love all things apple and cinnamon? When those leaves begin to change (or let’s be honest, in the highest heat of summer) I’m always whipping apple and cinnamon up in some form. Pie, crisp, smoothie, oatmeal, you name it, I’ll make it! This healthy Baked Apple Oatmeal recipe combines two of my favorite breakfasts: Healthy Baked Oatmeal and Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal....

published Jul 20, 2022, updated Jan 09, 2024 There’s just something special about Mediterranean food! It’s filled with light and refreshing flavors, plenty of fruits and vegetables, and yummy proteins. This Greek-inspired chicken recipe is the epitome of Mediterranean cooking. It’s so simple to make and is so versatile — you have a wide choice of side dishes that can go with it! I like the idea of pairing it with rice or seafood and some roasted veggies....

The Best Bangers & Mash Recipe If you need a cozy comfort food, look no further! This bangers and mash recipe is the epitome of all things comforting. This British and Irish dish features juicy sausages in a savory onion gravy, served with creamy mashed potatoes and peas! And this is not only a St. Patrick’s Day meal! Although I love to eat this meal on St. Patrick’s Day as a homage to Ireland, I also like to make this meal anytime I am in need of something filling and comforting....

Pesto is a sauce that originated in Genoa in the Liguria region of Northern Italy. This is such an aromatic and bright sauce that is not cooked and is made with fresh basil leaves, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil, and parmesan cheese. The sauce lasts for up to a week in the refrigerator or can be frozen for future use. The best part of spring and summer is having an abundance of basil....

Serve this classic Russian dish with out creamy Herb and Garlic Mashed Potatoes and our homemade Rye Bread for a truly unforgettable meal. I’ve been thinking lately that I don’t share nearly enough Russian recipes here. This needs to change. Pronto. When life gets especially hectic cozy, Slavic food laced with butter and sour cream comes to the rescue once again and save the day! Traditional Beef Stroganoff Invented and named after a member of a Russian noble family Count Stroganoff by his personal chef, this delicious beef recipe has travelled far and wide across the globe since the 19th century....

Another day, another homemade stir fry recipe. I do mean that enthusiastically in case you can’t tell. And what’s there not to love? A 30-minute meal that will please the family, has tons of crunchy chestnuts, onion petals, tender broccoli, and savory beef all in one pan. Broccoli beef stir fry hits all the check marks of a family friendly dinner recipe. It’s no secret that I love making Chinese takeout recipes like this one at home....

Friends! I am especially excited to share todays beef birria recipe with you! I’ve worked on it for what seems like an eternity. Making batches and batches of birria and loading it up in corn tortillas, over rice, and some times, in a bowl with ramen and a soft boiled egg on top. Let’s not even mention all the birria tacos and birria ramen I gobbled up from my favorite local food truck all in the name of taste testing....

Fruity, Buttery, Crumbly Gluten-Free Blueberry Galette A galette is rustic, easy to prepare, and bursting with a flavorful filling and buttery crust – and this gluten-free, vegan blueberry galette is no different! Take advantage of the current juicy blueberries to create a fuss-free, crowd-pleaser! Have tons of berries to enjoy? Then why not also whip up a blueberry cream pie, some blueberry muffins, or even a vegan raw blueberry cheesecake?...

While impressive in presentation, this Greek bougatsa recipe is simple to make at home with easy-to-find ingredients, a little bit of time, and following an easy set of instructions. For more Greek recipes, try my baklava recipe, koulourakia recipe, and recipe for spanakopita. What You Need To Make This Recipe Eggs — while some recipes for this Greek custard pie call for egg yolks, I prefer the simplicity of whole egg custards....

While the cookie dough couldn’t be easier to make with the help of a hand mixer, you do need to chill the dough for 30 minutes so the cookies don’t fall flat or spread too thin. To get the crackly shiny top you know and love on brownies, you’ll need to beat the eggs and sugar for a few minutes so enough air is incorporated. You can whisk by hand if needed, but an electric hand or stand mixer will produce the best results!...