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Sounds balanced to me. This frosting was inspired by Babycake’s vanilla frosting recipe, but avoids the complicated, hard-to-find ingredients–> like dried soy milk powder. Who in the heck keeps dried soy milk powder in their pantry? Not me. (Another incentive to keep coconut flour on your hands? Peanut Butter Balls. ‘Nuff said.) Now, let’s make some frosting. — Lemon Coconut Frosting makes about 1 1/2 cups, enough to frost 12 cupcakes adapted from Babycakes Ingredients: 6 Tablespoons coconut oil, melted 1/3 cup almond milk, at room temperature 3 Tablespoons honey, or use 1/4 cup maple syrup for vegan frosting 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 Tablespoons coconut flour 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice Directions: This recipe couldn’t be any easier, but it does involve some patience....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. I can’t get enough of these chicken quinoa lettuce wraps. They agree with me. I can eat a boat load and still feel pretty awesome. If you’ve tried our shrimp lettuce wraps, you’ll be wild about these. I love the addition of quinoa; making it a well-rounded meal and the quinoa keeps you full longer. Anytime we make these lettuce wraps, there are never leftovers....

Being a cashier came with a bunch of perks: I flexed my mental math muscles every day;I drank all the coffee I wanted for free (which is the equivalent of living in heaven for college students); andI got discounted food from the food court. It was sweet. One of my favorite things to eat was the chicken tetrazzini. Carbs, cheese, meat all in one dish—how can you say “no” to that?...

Macaroni Salad pairs so well with BBQ meats, hot dogs, and hamburgers, it’s the perfect creamy, refreshing side dish. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Easy Macaroni Salad Macaroni salad is a staple American pasta salad made with tender pasta, hardboiled eggs, crunchy veggies, and a creamy dressing. You’ll find it served throughout the year to cool down grilled meats sizzling on the BBQ or to pair with a BLT Sandwich on a picnic....

A few months ago, my sister introduced me to the popular Hong Kong dessert called 楊枝金露, mango pomelo tapioca pudding (or mango pomelo sago). This chilled dessert features a mango coconut puree with small tapioca pearls and shredded yellow pomelo. (In case you’re curious, 楊枝金露 is yeung zee gum lo in Cantonese and yang zhi jin lu in Mandarin.) Although I never ended up making 楊枝金露 at my house, I started thinking about developing a mango tapioca pudding recipe that would be perfect for summer gatherings....

Speaking of, I used to pride myself on having a really strong immune system. There was a moment in time where I hadn’t gotten a cold in years, and I attributed that to my healthy diet… but then my son started preschool. I don’t know whether it’s because kids get some sort of super-bugs, or if it’s how they tend to cough directly in your face, but there’s something about the germs that little kids bring home that make me more susceptible to getting sick more than ever before....

Baking with Matcha Powder These cookies get their green hue from powdered Matcha, a green tea that is loaded with more antioxidants than any other tea. It has 60 times more antioxidants than spinach! More Benefits of Matcha: It may help to protect the liver by reducing liver enzyme levels. (source) Drinking green tea has also been linked to a lower risk of liver disease. (source) Matcha may help improve brain function, and help with attention and reaction times....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. We made strawberry infused water (detox water) all last summer. Now that our basil is thriving again, we’ve resumed our flavored water tradition. I’m also excited to share with you a new favorite that I’ve discovered; watermelon basil. Adding basil to water gives it an amazing freshness and the fruit adds just the right amount of sweet tang. My friend Amber from nursing school introduced me to flavored water....

New England Hot Dog Buns Hot dogs, get your hot dogs! Hot dog buns that is. These homemade New England Hot Dog Buns, also known as New England top split hot dog rolls, are soft and delicious. They’re perfect for toasting, or the ideal vessel for hot dogs, sausages and my personal choice, lobster rolls! Not familiar with them? Let me show you the way. One of the things that makes New England hot dog buns so special is their distinctive shape....

For these muffins, I’m using a combination of oat and corn flour. I got the idea to add corn flour after reading my friend Alanna’s cookbook, Alternative Baker. (By the way, if you are looking for a good gluten-free cookbook, be sure to check Alanna’s cookbook!) The corn flour gives the muffins a subtle sweet and nutty flavor, which I loved. These muffins are quite filling. Just one in the morning keeps me going for hours!...

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. We’ve been making these melt-in-you-mouth overnight cinnamon rolls on the regular but there’s something new and wonderful about this recipe. Did you notice the fluffy cream cheese crown of irresistible decadence on the top? That my friends is the same frosting I used on my wildly popular pumpkin cake and it will change your life. The part that touches the cinnamon rolls melts a bit, sinking into every groove and the top stays whipped and gorgeous....

Perfect Pork Tenderloin Sometimes during a long day at work I sit at my desk and dream of the things I’ll make for dinner. Today I was thinking about perfectly pink pork tenderloin, juicy and flavorful and buttery to cut into. It’s the perfect entree for anyone out there who really wants to WOW at dinner time. Don’t be intimidated by cooking with pork if you’re a novice, my recipe today will come together in just about 30 minutes....

Watch the video tutorial below and you will be a pro in no time. We love these with our Cupcake Frosting because a cupcake isn’t a cupcake without frosting. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Watch Vanilla Cupcakes Video Tutorial! These cupcakes are perfect for birthday parties and baby showers and they always disappear fast which is why I always make a double batch for gatherings....

It’s safe to say that everyone will love this recipe; it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser and an excellent way to add more veggies to your diet. Check out our best pasta recipe collection! Ingredients Instructions Variations Make ahead & storage More pesto ideas To make it, you can use storebought or homemade basil pesto; we show you how to make the classic Italian one and then give you a non-dairy alternative....

While you can certainly combine any fruits you love in a smoothie, this recipe will give you an easy starting point. The liquid-to-frozen-fruit ratio will give you the perfect texture and delicious results every time. If you want to add in any extras to make it more filling, it’s easy to do that, too. Ingredients You’ll Need Frozen pineapple and banana are all you’ll need for the base of this smoothie recipe....

Pollo Asado (Chicken Asado) You’re in for a treat with this Pollo Asado especially if you love grilled chicken loaded with lots of delicious flavors. You probably think that this chicken is spicy because of it’s vivid red color, when in reality, it’s not. It’s actually quite mild. But that doesn’t mean that it lacks flavor! This Mexican chicken is marinated in lots of citrus juices, Mexican spices and the star ingredient here, achiote powder which gives this chicken its beautiful color....

The Best Poppy Seed Roll Recipe This is a classic treat you’ll always see on the table at my house for holidays like Easter! I always end up making extra for my family members to take home. It’s just that good. Here we have a soft and fluffy bread dough, sweetened just slightly, all wrapped around a poppyseed filling spiked with fresh citrus zest. To die for! I know it can be intimidating to conquer yeast doughs....

Growing up in San Francisco, the only time my family went out for a picnic or barbecue is during the summer time. We would always grill meat, but what I actually looked forward to at these barbecues were the sides. In Chinese families, it is not uncommon to see platters of fried rice or chow mein at the family barbecue. They’re easy to transport, not temperature sensitive (i.e., they’ll still taste great at room temperature), and go well with anything off the grill....

I’ve tried several fancy asparagus recipes but I keep coming back to this one. Maybe it’s because I usually have all the ingredients in the pantry? Or maybe it’s just my favorite! This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. We just love asparagus from Asparagus Casserole to Roasted Salmon and Asparagus and we even love it in our Baked Feta Pasta! It’s such a humble ingredient with so much potential....

Be sure to try my Apple Pork Chops and Sweet Potato Soup recipes next! Roasted Butternut Squash Soup If you’re looking to enjoy all of the flavors of Fall in a cozy bowl of soup, this Roasted Butternut Squash Soup recipe is just perfect. Roasting the squash in the oven is the absolute best way to deepen the flavor and caramelize the natural sugars. (It’s also easier than cutting it all up into cubes....