The Best Cucumber Mint Lemonade REcipe Fruity, earthy and flavorful, this cucumber mint lemonade is so refreshing and absolutely delicious! It might not seem like it, but this mint cucumber lemonade is actually pretty healthy for you! It is full of healthy ingredients and just a hint of natural sweetener in the honey. I got the idea for cucumber mint lemonade after trying it at CAVA. This tastes just like the restaurant version but better because it’s homemade!...
published Feb 17, 2023, updated Mar 29, 2023 With the help of dashi, you can cook up a variety of incredible Japanese meals. Dashi stock is a staple in Japanese cooking, and it’s not only delicious, but also so easy to make at home too! This soup stock has a delicious umami flavor that comes from the high levels of glutamate in its ingredients. Dried kelp kombu and bonito flakes (smoked tuna) give this soup stock its distinct flavor....
If you love protein packed energy bites then you have to try my Chocolate Protein Balls or my Monster Energy Balls! date Energy balls Date energy bites are a no-bake, super simple recipe that takes just 5 ingredients and 10 minutes! I love having these energy balls on hand for a nutrient rich breakfast or snack. They are the perfect pick me up to keep you going on those busy days!...
It’s a classic cake recipe that everyone will love. Whenever I bring it out for a party or celebration, there’s rarely a slice left. All you need are some simple ingredients, and you’ll have this delightful chocolatey treat in no time. If you are a chocolate-lover and want another tasty chocolate dessert recipe, then try my chocolate bundt cake recipe, chocolate soufflé recipe, or chocolate mousse recipe next! What You Need to Make This Recipe Butter — make sure you bring the butter to room temperature for easier creaming....
Want a giant cookie?! Then try my Skillet Cookie Recipe! Dulce de leche stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies What’s better than a soft and chewy chocolate chip cookie? One stuffed with dulce de leche sauce of course! These chocolate chip cookies are out of this world. Perfectly soft and chewy with a slight sweetness from the dulce de leche. I made my own homemade dulce de leche in the slow cooker with a can of sweetened condensed milk....
I love making blueberry cakes in all shapes and sizes! My Lemon Blueberry Bread is a reader’s favorite, and my Blueberry Streusel Muffins are perfect for a breakfast treat! This Blueberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake is super moist, loaded with blueberries, and topped with a thick crumb topping. It makes the perfect breakfast, snack, or dessert. I used sour cream instead of buttermilk in this coffee cake. The sour cream makes the coffee cake tender and spongy....
Love easy soup recipes? Then you’ve got to try my Stuffed Pepper Soup and my Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup! Crockpot Beef Vegetable Soup Beef Vegetable Soup is one of my favorite soup recipes to make throughout the year, but especially in the Fall and Winter months. It’s packed with nutritious ingredients, fills you up, and warms you from the inside out. Plus, it freezes beautifully. Perfect for meal-prep and batch cooking!...
Vegan Baked Ziti I am sure you know how much I love all kind of casseroles/bakes. They are super comforting, easy to make, and taste delicious! Do you love vegan lasagna but fear it is too complicated to make? Try this vegan baked Ziti recipe which is equally delicious but much easier and quicker! I love this baked Ziti recipe because of the following reasons: What Is Baked Ziti? Now before everyone (especially Italians) gets angry at me… Yes, I didn’t use Ziti noodles....
published Mar 29, 2024 When I travel to Egypt, I always get my fill of the amazing sites and street food that the country has to offer. And, without fail, as soon as I get back home I get a craving for the delicious Egyptian breakfast of Foul Mudammas and these falafel. This recipe is from chef Ahmed Reda, whom I met during my most recent trip. He explained to me that Egyptian falafel uses both fava beans and chickpeas, whereas Middle Eastern falafel uses only chickpeas....
The thing is, not only is the canned stuff pretty average tasting it’s full of unnecessary processed ingredients and MSG which is something you do not want to be eating. By making it from scratch, you get a sauce that tastes 10x better, is packed with flavor, and is made with all-natural ingredients that are good for you! This enchilada sauce is a total game-changer and will take your favorite Tex-Mex meal to a whole other level....
This cauliflower side dish belongs next to Honey Mustard Crusted Prime Rib Roast! I’m a big believer in the power of side dishes. They may look like a secondary character when the table is set, but they add so much to the tastes, textures and all round enjoyment of a meal! That’s why it’s so important to have a few fantastic side dish recipes up our sleeve. And this Garlic Butter Cauliflower is one of the best!...
I can’t even tell you how obsessed I am with Ghormeh Sabzi right now. It is the coziest bowl of greens in a turmeric and dried lime stew with tender chunks of beef and beans. It’s slightly tart from the dried persian limes and lemon juice. The dried limes give the stew the most incredible depth of flavor. The greens are a combination of parsley, garlic chives, fenugreek leaves, cilantro, and baby spinach....
This is a wonderful way for people to learn dishes that they have never made before. This month’s (November) challenge is posted by Pallavi of Cook-Eat-Burrrp. She is from the North team and she challenged bloggers from the South team to make Gulab Jamun. Coming to the recipe, for me Gulab Jamun was always something that I make from the packet. Having never made it from scratch, this was a wonderful opportunity for me to learn....
When I am in need of a quick and easy side dish for a weeknight meal this cilantro and lime brown rice is always my go-to. It’s healthy, fresh, fast, and made with ingredients I always have in the pantry. I add fresh squeezed lime juice, lime zest and fresh cilantro to give this rice tons of flavor. This easy rice recipe is made without butter or oil making it a light and healthy side dish....
Super Simple Roasted Hidden Veggie Tomato Sauce It’s no secret that I love to hide vegetables in everything from brownies to pizza crust and sauces. My cauliflower-based alfredo sauce is already a firm favorite in this apartment, but now it’s the turn of this veggie pasta sauce. It doesn’t rely on just one hidden vegetable, but three (with even more optional)! Which means plenty of fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals....
The Best Nut-Free Granola Recipe Are you tired of paying the crazy price for store-bought granola? Or does it contain ingredients you can’t eat because you have different food allergies? Don’t worry because I have a great allergy-friendly recipe for homemade granola for you. It’s not only cheaper than granola from the store but also much healthier. And if you think it’s complicated to make homemade granola, then I will show you that it’s the opposite!...
Let this Honey Buckwheat Soda Bread ease you into the art of bread making. It’s so easy! No kneading or waiting for the bread to prove. Just mix, shape and bake! For more recipes with buckwheat flour, try our Buckwheat Pancakes or Buckwheat Waffles with Rhubarb Cream. (Thank you Sainsbury’s for sponsoring this post!) Nothing can beat homemade bread, and as much as I am a fan of yeasted breads with their chewy crust and airy interior, they are quite a bit of work....
Spook-tacular! A Halloween snack board is the most fun way to make a meal out of snacks! Essentially, this is a Halloween-inspired grazing board. It’s also a fun activity you can do with kids or a significant other! I honestly had the best time shopping for all the ingredients. It’s fun to think of ways to use fresh veggies and fruits to make monster-inspired treats. If you’re hosting a Halloween party, making a Halloween cheeseboard is a total no-brainer....
Peanut Butter Milkshake with Nutella Is there a combination better than Chocolate and Peanut Butter? I think not. Peanut Butter and Nutella go so well together. Especially in a milkshake. The rich nuttiness of the peanut butter and hazelnuts laced with a hint of chocolate is just SO addictive! This Peanut Butter & Nutella Milkshake is creamy, extra thick, and fudgy. A quick dessert when you want to satisfy your sweet tooth....
Looking for a great companion to go with your beef brisket? Try these spiced Roasted Baby Potatoes and Winter Salad with Red Cabbage, Kale and Pomegranate. We love a great big roast dinner on weekends. The taste of a juicy roast and potatoes drenched in flavourful gravy can rival the trendiest of dishes in my opinion. I love it all but what is even more important is that a good dinner creates an occasion to gather around the table....
