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What is a mocktail? It’s a handcrafted drink made with no alcohol. They are typically made with a combination of fruit juices, soda water, and ice. This easy mocktail is inspired by one I recently enjoyed while at a wedding in California. My pregnant friend asked the bartender for a non-alcoholic drink, and once I saw what he made for her, I simply had to try it, too! Mocktails aren’t just for those who need to avoid alcohol; they are also perfect for moments when you want to have a fun drink, without a hangover the next day....

It’s easy to make several servings at once for weekly meal prep. You can add your preferred toppings ahead or when you’re ready to enjoy them. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Overnight oats have become crazy popular over the past couple of years. I first discovered this from Chungah’s Meal Prep Cookbook and from Lisa of Downshiftology, who were both inspirations for this version that we make on our regular breakfast rotation....

The salad looks lovely, with the bright color of the zucchini and the wavy ribbons creating a captivating look. It’s excellent as an appetizer or side dish, adding a pop of color and freshness to your dinner. You simply have to slice the zucchini into thin ribbons with a vegetable peeler and marinate them in lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and fresh herbs for a few minutes. To make the salad more substantial, add toasted pine nuts, olives, and cherry tomatoes and serve it on a hummus plate....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. I love these personal posts the most. It’s like opening up the family album and sharing it with you because you are, after all, part of the Natasha’s Kitchen family! We’ve had my friend Alla of In A Dream Photography take our family photos for the past few years (Here are the photos for 2017, then 2016, and from 2015) She captures light, life and love so perfectly....

We’ve swapped the taco shell for a bed of cilantro lime rice. It’s fork-friendly and our new favorite way to celebrate Taco Tuesdays. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Easy Fish Taco Bowl Recipe At the end of a great Fish Taco night, you’ll find me putting the last of the toppings into a bowl, piling any leftover fish on top. I’m always just as excited for this mix of leftovers, which inspired these insanely delicious fish taco bowls....

You’ll love the sauce options including a traditional Vietnamese dipping sauce and a 2-ingredient peanut sauce that we also use for Shrimp Lettuce Wraps. Watch the video tutorial and see how easy it is to make Fresh Spring Rolls. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. We love re-making our favorite Asian foods from Egg Rolls to Fried Rice. If you are a fan of Asian food, this Shrimp Spring Roll recipe is a must-try!...

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. My only complaint about this berry cake cake is that it dissapears fast! My children especially loved it. German Fruit Cake What is Stabilized Whipped Cream? Regular whipping cream has a reputation of not staying put over time, especially when piped. This can be due to under-beating the whipped cream, or purchasing the wrong cream. For whipped cream, make sure the package says HEAVY whipping cream as opposed to plain whipping cream....

One dessert I never get tired of are cinnamon rolls. Over the years I’ve experimented with so many great flavors! I’ve tried them all, but that does not stop me from continuing to create new and different cinnamon roll recipes. While I’ve made tons of homemade yeast dough cinnamon rolls, today I felt like giving you the easiest shortcut using pre-made biscuit dough. It’s fine to make your own dough, but sometimes I just don’t have the time or energy....

Hope you enjoy one of them with your mom this weekend! — Coconut Flour Carrot Cake Impress your mom with this beautiful and flavorful carrot cake! It’s naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, and would make an excellent addition to a Mother’s Day brunch. — 2. Raspberry Chocolate Chip Muffins This is hands-down the most popular muffin recipe on my website, and with good reason– they are irresistibly delicious! I love the combination of tart raspberries and rich dark chocolate chunks, but feel free to substitute any other fruit that your mom loves....

I went through a serious gluten-free baking phase after receiving the Babycakes cookbook a couple years ago, but that grew old for me pretty quickly. The gluten-free flours simply didn’t taste as good to us, when compared to wheat flour, and since Austin and I both seem to tolerate gluten just fine, there was no need to keep up the (rather expensive) gluten-free habit. While I still love many of the Babycakes recipes, we usually enjoy them with whole-wheat flour, instead....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. I pumped 1 whole cup of Greek yogurt into these cupcakes and they are so fluffy and delicious I can hardly sit still. These cupcakes are just as quick to whip up as boxed cupcakes but they taste so much better! I’ve spent the past few days developing (eating) and testing this yogurt cupcake recipe. It’s finally ready to be shared with the world....

I’m huge on trying to recreate memories at home through food. I think pop tarts have to be everyone’s favorite nostalgic breakfast (my favorite were the chocolate fudge!). It was only natural that I gravitated towards combining some of my favorite memories into this homemade pop tarts recipe! These semi-homemade pop tarts are best for breakfast with freshly brewed coffee, but honestly I snack on them all day long. The guava gives me all the best tropical vibes and is available year round thanks to pre-packaged guava paste....

How Do You Make Homemade Chicken Patties? These healthy chicken burgers are as easy to make as a traditional hamburger. You start with ground chicken instead of beef, mix in some seasonings, and form them into patties using your hands. No extra binders required! Paleo & Keto Chicken Burgers Some recipes for chicken burgers will call for breadcrumbs or cheese to help with binding, but this recipe is grain-free and dairy-free to make it suitable for a variety of diets....

Since onions can take some time to caramelize, I recommend starting this step first. You can use a separate pan, and just stir the onions every now and then, as they get golden and tender. I like to add a splash of water when I see any brown developing on the bottom of the pan. When you add water and stir, the brown should lift up, and give the onions a deep, caramel color....

About two and a half years ago, I decided to finally give spinning a try, mainly because I was bored of my usual workout routines. I tried out a few classes and thought that spinning was pretty good. I definitely worked up a sweat and I liked that spinning wasn’t as hard on my joints as kickboxing or running. I wasn’t blown away by spinning until I started to take classes at Off Road Indoor Cycling in DC (located in Shaw)....

Oh, hollandaise sauce! It’s something we’re all very familiar with eating, but how many of us attempt this rich brunch topper at home? Not enough, I say! Just take a look, I bet you already have these ingredients ready to go. It’s a recipe that is much easier than its silky, gourmet flavor gives off. Today I have two different methods that you can try out to make your own hollandaise sauce....

This homemade chocolate almond butter was actually the result of one of my recent chocolate cravings. I had just finished making a batch of homemade almond butter (because I won’t spend $17 on a jar of organic almond butter at the store, either), and I decided to try out a chocolate version. I didn’t want to risk ruining my whole batch of almond butter if my experiment went poorly, so I started with just 1/2 cup and added small amounts of cocoa and sweetener as I went....

Honey Garlic Chicken Get ready, because your family is going to think that you ordered takeout for dinner. (Delicious, highest-quality takeout.) This meal has juicy, tender chicken smothered in that flavorful glaze with broccoli and red peppers over rice. You can’t beat it. Don’t miss my pro tips on ingredient substitution options, how to make perfectly cooked rice every time, and more- check it out below! How to Make It See recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions....

What Are Hush Puppies Hush Puppies are a Southern delight that I always find irresistible. These small, golden-fried balls made from a simple batter of cornmeal, flour, and seasonings, including a dash of cayenne for a little kick, are a perfect blend of crunchy and soft. They’re the quintessential comfort food, ideal for dipping and sharing, and they have this wonderful way of turning any meal into a special occasion....

If you don’t reside in a metropolitan city, it can be super hard to find ube-flavored treats. But here in NYC, it’s ube galore and I am thriving off trying new treats from the awesome small businesses here! This latte is inspired by one of my favorites, from what used to be a pop up in the Lower East Side called Cafe Phin by Vietnamese coffee company, Nguyen Coffee Supply....