What is Spirulina? Spirulina is a type of blue-green algae that may be one of the most nutritious foods on the planet. It became popular back in the 80’s, when NASA suggested that it could be grown in space for astronauts. (source) Spirulina is also a complete source of protein, containing all the amino acids the body needs. All you need is a tablespoon to get 4 grams of protein!...
You can make an ultra-creamy oatmeal on the stovetop in about 5 minutes or make a super quick one in the microwave in about 2. Check out our best vegan breakfast recipe collection! Ingredients Oatmeal Toppings Instructions Topping Variations Why eat oats for breakfast? Tips More Oats Recipes Oats are a whole-grain food with several health benefits, and if you buy organic, there are virtually no downsides. Plus, if you make it correctly and top it with fresh fruit and nuts, it’s a delicious meal – it’s certainly our favorite to eat as an everyday breakfast....
Why You’ll Love this Recipe This post has detailed instructions and photos so that if you’re a first-timer you’ll have absolutely no issue making them successfully. I promise it’ll feel like you have desi auntie on the other side of the computer holding your hand through the entire process. By the end, you’ll be surprised at how quickly you’re able to fold, fill, and fry the samosas. When it comes to samosas there are two types of people: the first type of person doesn’t enjoy samosas… they just quietly eat the filling because it’s a crime to say you don’t like them....
This recipe is the result of all my chickpea flour experiments earlier this month. We’ve made socca bread, and socca pizza, and even chickpea pancakes, so cookies seemed like the next natural step. Let’s dive in! What You Need to Know About Chickpea Flour Chickpea flour is naturally gluten-free, since it’s made from ground dry chickpeas. As a result, it’s higher in protein and may help you feel full longer when you use it in baking....
Did anyone else order Piña Coladas much more often as kids than as adults? No? Just me? Without the rum, of course! I would always order a virgin Piña Colada at restaurants. It’s slushy, sweet, creamy, and comes with bonus snacks on the rim! Now I’m starting to wonder why I don’t order Piña Coladas as much as I should anymore. We’ve been having some great weather which had me craving something frozen....
Prosciutto wrapped chicken, much to my surprise, is one of those recipes that just works. The salt from the prosciutto just sinks in and gives those otherwise bland chicken breasts a bit of character. I am a big advocate of the chicken breasts, but they always need a ton of seasoning and spices to pick up the slack. Here, the prosciutto, goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and oregano are definitely doing their job to make these chicken breasts shine....
Pumpkin Cheesecake This pumpkin cheesecake is not your run of the mill cheesecake. It’s different but so delicious. I’ve put lots of thought in every single element of this cheesecake and the end result is incredible. The walnut crust is nutty, but cake like because we’re not using graham crackers, as in traditional cheesecakes, but flour. I’m also spicing this crust up a bit with some cinnamon which just brings all the flavors together nicely....
I have many a rendition of magic cakes on my blog; but after all, it is pumpkin season, so this Pumpkin Magic Cake is a must! You start out by making a simple yellow cake, using yellow cake mix, add a layer of pumpkin pie, toss it in the oven and watch the magic happen! What makes this cake “magic” is the fact that the pumpkin pie layer which is on top of the cake layer, falls to the bottom as the cake bakes, ending up with pumpkin on the bottom and cake on top....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This raspberry maple syrup recipe is so good and so easy! It has just 2 ingredients, but can turn any breakfast into a special occasion. This syrup is perfect over pancakes (try these sour cream pancakes or these buttermilk pancakes), and it’s wonderful drizzled over these whole wheat waffles. Yum!! P.S. If you haven’t already, you have to try real maple syrup....
Picture this: it’s a cozy evening, and the aroma of garlic and herbs fills your kitchen. You’re about to create meatballs that are not just dinner but an experience—a dish that feels like a warm hug after a long day. We’ll mix hearty ground meats with creamy ricotta, infuse them with fresh herbs, and simmer everything in a luscious marinara sauce. The result? Meatballs so tender and flavorful, they’ll become a treasured staple in your home....
Sausage Leek Ragu Gnocchi Recipe Oh how I love my gnocchi, especially when they are drenched in a yummy ragu made with sausage and leeks. Leeks are wonderful, so good for you and packed full of a beautifully mild onion flavor. They are great in sauces like this stick to your ribs sausage ragu, it’s hearty and thick and coats the gnocchi nicely. We start by cooking up some mild Italian sausage then we add the leeks and herbs, I went with some fresh thyme and parsley, lightly seasoned it with some salt, pepper and red chili flakes then slowly cooked it with some crushed tomatoes....
Below you’ll find a “cheat sheet” and kid-friendly recipes to help you pack healthy school lunches that your kids will want to eat. You can mix & match from this list to come up with hundreds of combinations to keep your child’s packed lunches interesting all year long. (Feel free to use these ideas for yourself, too!) How Do You Pack a Healthy School Lunch? The hardest thing about packing a school lunch is figuring out which foods will still be appealing after sitting in a lunch box for 4+ hours....
Just like our Shrimp Ceviche appetizer or Pico De Gallo, this roasted shrimp and cocktail sauce tastes even better the next day after the flavors meld so this is an excellent make-ahead recipe. Watch the video tutorial below and see how easy this is. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This recipe was adapted from Ina Garten’s Roasted Shrimp Cocktail from one of my favorite cookbooks, Back to Basics....
Shrimp Scampi Zoodles I’d like to apologize in advance if I may sound like a teenager in this post, but I am super pumped over my spiralizer. Hubs bought it a couple months ago and I’ve just been putting off using it, no reason why, I just didn’t know how much fun it’d be to make these zoodles. I cannot wait to see what other vegetables I can use instead of zucchini....
I go through different food phases all the time. Especially when it comes to seafood! Today I craved fish, but not just any variety. I craved a nice and mild white fish. So I came up with these scrumptious fish taco bowls. I figure, if I’m craving something both so low carb and low fat as white fish, I may as well go all the way and create a flavorful and healthy meal....
When hubs told me he wanted to grill a couple steaks for dinner, I was thrilled. An easy dinner with no work from me! Except I now had to think of a side dish. That’s when I decided to take those steaks and turn them into something exciting. Steak tacos drizzled with a bright chimichurri sauce and all the fixings! We ate all 8 tacos in what felt like the blink of an eye....
There is a restaurant here in Calgary that has at a least a dozen different types of chicken wings. Every time I go there, I always say to myself that I should make them at home. Since then, I’ve made my fair share of chicken wings, but I must admit this is one of my favorite recipes. Here we have these glorious sticky Chinese chicken wings balanced with both sweet and umami flavors....
Be sure to try my Chicken and Dumplings and Slow Cooker Beef Stew recipes next! Swedish Meatballs I’ll just go ahead and say it: I do believe that these Swedish Meatballs are quite possibly the best of the best! These are not an IKEA replica, (I’ve actually never been to IKEA! 🤯) and I can’t say that I’ve been to Sweden either, but they are amazing, and include some standout ingredients that we’ve come to know and love in America when it comes to this particular dish....
My mom showed me how to make these sweet rice cakes a while ago, but it has taken me some time to practice and streamline the recipe. In her recipe, my mom bakes the rice cakes so that they would be less greasy once cooked. However, I prefer the rice cakes pan fried, which creates a lovely golden crust on the cakes. In the recipe below, I outline both cooking methods....
This soup has been on my mind since Christmas. I originally had the pleasure of enjoying this spicy Thai Pumpkin Coconut Soup at our last company Christmas party, and it was one of the best things I’ve ever tasted. Don’t ask me why it’s taken me four months to attempt making it myself. Now that I’ve finally gotten around to re-creating it, I won’t be making that mistake again. This comforting soup is rather easy to prepare, full of nourishing ingredients, and just bursting with flavor!...
