It’s still January and most of us are still trying to stick to our New Year’s resolutions of eating healthy. I know I am! One thing I always try and do is eat more fish, and salmon is definitely at the top of my list of fish I like. I like to buy my salmon at Costco because I can get a nice big piece of salmon there for a good price....

Which Pumpkin Is Best for Baking? You won’t want to use the large carving pumpkins for baking; instead look for smaller pie pumpkins (also called sugar pumpkins) which are dense and darker in color. These are the types of pumpkins you want to use when making puree for Pumpkin Pie, Pumpkin Bars, and Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal. How Do You Prepare a Pumpkin For Cooking? First, you’ll scrub the outside of the pumpkin to remove any visible dirt....

What are artichoke scraps? Storage You can store the artichoke scraps before extracting the pulp for up to a full week after you take them off of the artichokes. Just keep them in a large pot in a cool corner of your kitchen.Once you have extracted the pulp it’s best to prepare your recipes as soon as possible so that you’ll get maximum nutrients. If you want to store it, do so by putting the artichoke pulp in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to a couple of days....

Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken Teriyaki chicken is one of my favorite and most ordered dish whenever I frequent a Japanese restaurant. There’s just something about that slightly sweet, decidedly tangy, and richly savory sauce that I just can’t seem to get enough of. Teriyaki is such a classic sauce and marinade and while sometimes it’s easier to buy the bottled version, homemade is always better. This recipe is so quick and easy prepared in your pressure cooker that you’ll barely have time to sit down before it’s ready to be served up....

It might sound far-fetched, but this Instant Pot Vegan Mac n’ Cheese is inspired by Ina Garten’s recipe that I make every year at Thanksgiving. Her recipe is incredibly rich and decadent– hence why we only make it once a year– and it’s also exhausting to prepare because you have to shred over a pound of cheese. What makes her recipe special is her use of gruyere cheese and nutmeg, which provides a subtle nutty flavor that pairs perfectly with the salty aged cheese....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Juicy Chicken Breast in the Oven Baking chicken breasts can be tricky. Unless you’re making Stuffed Chicken Breast, a breaded Chicken Parmesan, or a saucy Chicken Marsala, plain chicken breast tends to come out dry and bland. We’ve created a foolproof technique that will always result in ultra-juicy, tender, and flavorful chicken breasts. Consider this your go-to, classic oven-baked chicken breast recipe....

Guess what, I found so many odd bits of partially-eaten vegetables and several bunches of untouched leafy greens! I blame the farmers market. Maybe my lack of restraint is to blame, too. I suppose salads are the way to go for the next few days! I recently tried a dish with roasted figs and fell in love with the texture and flavor. I eat dried figs all the time, but I can’t get accustomed to the squishy texture of fresh figs....

Here’s what else you’ll love about it: Kale contains the flavonoids quercetin and kaempferol, which may have anti-inflammatory and potent antiviral effects. Kale may help to bind bile acids, which can help to lower cholesterol over time. In one study, participants who drank kale juice for 12 weeks increased their “good” HDL cholesterol, while lowering the “bad” LDL cholesterol. It contains sulforaphane and indole-3-carbinol (I3C), both of which may have anticancer effects....

Here are a few of my notes from making this salad: Don’t overcook the potatoes! I wasn’t keeping my eye on the potatoes the first time I made this salad, so the potatoes cooked for much longer than they needed to be. The flavors were still good, but the potatoes were too mushy.I didn’t have any allspice around the house, so I just added a generous pinch of dried oregano....

I’ve always believed that the best flavors come in small packages, and these Mini Apple Pies are proof. Each bite bursts with the warmth of cinnamon-spiced apples, perfectly contrasted by the crisp wonton exterior. Crafting these petite treats feels like embracing a timeless tradition with a modern, delightful twist. Sugar: Adds sweetness to the filling. You can use brown sugar for a deeper, caramel-like flavor or a sugar alternative for a low-calorie version....

The calendar on my wall tells me that fall has arrived, but it certainly doesn’t feel that way. With temperatures still in the high 90s and low 100s, I’m just trying to survive the extended Sacramento summer heat. Nevertheless, I tried to get into an autumnal frame of mind by taking my mom and sister apple picking in Placerville. There’s an area called Apple Hill, which is known for its apple farms....

So good, in fact, that I had to try to re-create it last night. 😀 The result was a flavorful, properly-combined vegan dish, sure to please anyone’s palate! Here’s what I came up with: I served our risotto with leafy green salads, just like they did it at Cru. Austin was a big fan– he even went back for seconds! (always a good sign) 😉 This recipe is definitely going to be making a weekly appearance at our dinner table from now on!...

My Birth Story It was a Friday when I hit my 37-week mark, and it felt like any other day. I wasn’t having an uncomfortable pregnancy, and I was showing absolutely no signs of labor up to this point. I didn’t even know what a Braxton Hicks contraction felt like. (Though, my doctor did confirm that when I felt like my baby was sticking his rump out out of my tummy, that was most likely just my uterus tightening– they just never felt uncomfortable or like my entire stomach was tight....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This strawberry blueberry trifle recipe requires zero baking and it takes about 30 minutes to make! The sweet/tartness of the fruit, melt-in-your-mouth soft angel food cake and lightly sweetened cream come together so well. If you don’t have a trifle dish, you could easily put this in a large glass pyrex dish and it would still be fabulous. This blueberry patriotic trifle is perfect for a last minute desert, and will definitely impress your guests!...

One Pot Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Rice As someone who loves comfort food, I’m always looking for new recipes to add to my collection. That’s why I’m excited to share my One Pot Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Rice recipe with you. This dish is the perfect combination of tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and creamy rice. Plus, it’s all cooked in just one pot, which means less cleanup and more time to enjoy your meal....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Making a brand new recipe for Thanksgiving (the biggest food day of the year) is risky and intimidating, so instead of sharing something new, I put together a list of our top 10 favorite, tried-and-true, Thanksgiving recipes. These are our top rated recipes – well loved by our family and the Natasha’s Kitchen Family (that’s YOU!). I hope you have a delicious week and take many moments to reflect on being thankful....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. If you appreciate the simplicity and speed of cooking skillet dinners like Pan-Seared Steak, or Shrimp Scampi then you’ll love this salmon recipe. The inspiration for this pan-cooked salmon came from Ina Garten’s “Easy Sole Meuniere” from her Back to Basics Cookbook. We changed it to a Salmon Meuniere and simplified it even further, removing the dredging step to make it gluten-free, keto and paleo-friendly....

Ingredienti e sostituzioni Patate: le patate novelle secondo me sono le migliori per questa ricetta. Pangrattato: per dare l’effetto sabbia. Rosmarino: è l’ingrediente principale per condire questa ricetta delle patate sabbiose. A me piace usare il rosmarino fresco, tritato finemente con un coltello. Ma puoi usare anche il rosmarino secco. Puoi anche sostituire il rosmarino con altre erbe fresche o secche, come timo, origano o anche un mix di erbe. Olio d’oliva: l’extravergine è meglio, per dare un sapore più pieno....

Loaded with pecans in a homemade caramel sauce filling and baked over a shortbread crust, these pecan squares are a crowd-pleasing, easy dessert. Add these to your holiday cookie platter! This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. We love dessert casseroles from Strawberry Pretzel Salad to Classic Tiramisu and ofcourse Baklava. If you are looking for a crowd-pleasing party or potluck dessert that fits into a 9×13 casserole, this Pecan Pie Bars recipe is a must-try!...

I don’t know about you guys but I love potatoes – definitely one of my favorite starches by a long shot and I’ll eat them any which way they’re being served. What I love about these thyme skillet potatoes is how simple and quick they are to make and how versatile they are in means of what to serve them with. And know what else is great about them, they are a root vegetable meaning, a healthy carb!...