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From hearty soups to vibrant salads, these recipes show how lentils can transform into mouthwatering dinners and meal–prep-friendly lunch ideas. 22. Stuffed butternut squash Whichever shade you choose, lentils add wholesome richness and plant–based protein to your meals. Let’s explore how to cook nourishing and tasty meals with this versatile legume. Our Best Lentil Recipes Serve your curry with white rice and lemon wedges; dinner is ready. 2. Lentil bolognese This rich and earthy lentil bolognese is an excellent sauce for spaghetti, lasagna, and linguine pasta....

Easy 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies Prepare to experience the epitome of simplicity merging with delectable flavor—these 3-ingredient peanut butter cookies are nothing short of miraculous. Crafted from creamy peanut butter, whole eggs, and granulated sugar, each bite encapsulates a rich, velvety texture and a taste so intensely satisfying, you’d think a team of pastry chefs conspired to create them. In reality, it’s a one-bowl wonder, made in your very own kitchen....

Our meals focus on nutrient–dense ingredients, lean proteins, and plenty of vegetables, making them ideal for maintaining a balanced diet. The beauty of light dinner options lies in their versatility. They range from refreshing salads and soups to protein–rich meals and vegetable–based dishes. Nutritional Balance: The recipes offer a healthy balance of nutrients with lean proteins, complex carbohydrates, and plenty of vegetables. Calorie Consciousness: These meals are generally lower in calories and still satisfying with a focus on protein content....

The Perfect Super Bowl Snack This 7 Layer Dip is a game-changer for your casual gatherings, especially those fun Super Bowl parties. It’s a personal favorite of mine, with its irresistible layers of creamy guacamole, zesty salsa, and ooey-gooey cheese that just meld perfectly together. Super easy to whip up, it’s the kind of snack that has everyone huddling around the table for another scoop. Refried Beans: You can make your own using my recipe here....

This technique is a godsend for health-conscious home cooks looking to put a mouthwatering and wholesome meal on the table within minutes. Air fryer zucchini video Ingredients & Substitutions for air fried zucchini How to make air fryer zucchini Serving suggestions Variations Storage More air fryer recipes More zucchini recipes From air fryer zucchini chips to zucchini boats and stuffed zucchini, the air fryer is the perfect substitute for an oven....

The Best Apple Pie Cheesecake Bars Recipe Did I ever tell you that cheesecake is by far my all time favorite dessert? There’s no question about it that when I go into a restaurant and if I have any type of dessert, 99% of the time I will always order cheesecake. I mean there has to be some extraordinary dessert on the menu that catches my eye to make me stray from the norm....

Asian Coleslaw Ingredients All you need to make this flavorful coleslaw is a few simple ingredients. Shredded cabbage (use a bag of store-bought coleslaw mix to save time) Shredded carrots (you can skip this if using the store-bought mix) Green onions Freshly chopped cilantro When you toss these shredded veggies in a flavorful dressing, the combination is addictive! You can add any extra toppings you like, too. Try adding chopped avocado for creaminess, or a handful of roasted peanuts for extra crunch....

I’m continuing my theme of using avocados this week only because I bought a few and had to use them. This is the first time I made avocado chicken salad and it was delicious. It’s so refreshing, it’s almost like something you’d expect to eat on a beach somewhere exotic. Perhaps I exaggerate but a girl can dream. I usually buy a roasted chicken and make all sort of recipes with the meat....

Why You’ll Love Them They’re dairy-free. If you need to cut back on dairy, this is a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth, without real ice cream. Naturally sweet. These healthy fudgesicles are sweetened with maple syrup, so they don’t require any refined sugar. No coconut milk! I know a lot of dairy-free recipes call for coconut milk to achieve a creamy texture, but avocado provides a similar creaminess without the extra coconut flavor....

Fabulously rich and ever so luscious, this yummy bacon and beer cheese soup is one of my favourite creations! Made in only one pot, this soup is loaded with cheese and thick pieces of bacon, all married together with a rich, pale-lager beer broth. I am a huge fan of soup, I don’t know about you but I crave soup on a regular basis, especially when it’s cold and it’s -11F (-24C) now!...

Why You’ll Love It It’s a good source of fiber. Rolled oats are a good source of soluble fiber, which may help to promote a healthy gut. Paired with bananas, and the omega-3 fatty acids found in flax seeds, this breakfast should help keep you feeling full for hours. It tastes like banana bread. Using ripe bananas gives this baked oatmeal recipe a sweet flavor, without too much added sugar required....

These cauliflower wings are perfect for entertaining or for a game day appetizer in lieu of classic buffalo wings! I promise your guests will be impressed by this something new. Admittedly, I would classify “cauliflower wings” as more of cauliflower fritters than anything. But Americans have said NO. These are WANGGSS. The mango-tamarind sauce is inspired by many of my favorite chutneys and achaars (pickles) growing up that use mangoes and tamarinds as their base ingredients!...

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Just like our Strawberry Sauce, silky Caramel Sauce, Chocolate Ganache, and Pesto, this Balsamic Reduction proves that homemade condiments are best, and when you find out how easy it is to make them, you’ll never need to buy them again! Balsamic Glaze Video Tutorial Watch me make Balsamic Glaze, one of my favorite ways to amp up the flavor of the salad, meal, vegetable, or fruit....

Steak Tips And Veggies! It’s hard to describe just how much I adore this Balsamic Glazed Steak Tips and Veggies Sheet Pan recipe, but here goes: juicy steak tips marinated in a sweet and tangy balsamic blend, roasted to perfection alongside crisp, colorful veggies. It’s the kind of meal that makes your evening—simple to prepare, bursting with flavor, and just perfect for those hectic weeknights. Sirloin steak: I chose sirloin steak here, but you could also use ribeye or tenderloin if you prefer....

Watch the video tutorial and see how easy it is to recreate this restaurant favorite. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This recipe will elevate your taco Tuesdays. If you love tacos as much as we do, be sure to add our famous Fish Tacos to your rotation. You can also change things up with Taco Salad or even Taco Soup! Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos Video If you enjoyed this Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos video, please subscribe to our Youtube Channel (P....

As a BBQ expert, I feel very qualified to give this important lesson in seasoning today. I’ve tried every BBQ rub you can buy from the store! I always find the biggest problem is the amount of salt and sugar they pack into those bottles. I want flavor! That’s when I started mixing up my own blend to maximize the ratio of my favorite spices. When I season meat for a BBQ recipe, I like to season heavily....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. We love easy stir fry recipes from Chicken Stir Fry to Shrimp Fried Rice. Adding ramen noodles to the stir fry was a game-changer because it makes it a meal similar to our Rice Noodle Stir Fry. Beef and Broccoli Ramen Video : If you enjoyed this video for Broccoli Beef Ramen Stir Fry, please subscribe to our Youtube Channel (P....

Easy Beef Broccoli Noodle Stir Fry Recipe If you know me at all, you’ll know that I love oodles of noodles and it’s really my go to meal whenever time is of the essence in preparing dinner. But I have to admit this beef broccoli noodle stir fry isn’t all about the noodles, it’s really about the beef and broccoli. There’s just something about that thinly sliced flavor packed beef and those soft yet perfectly crisp broccoli to accompany it....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Guacamole Recipe We take our guacamole very seriously – just like we do Pico de Gallo. We make it on our regular rotation (at least once a week), and after making hundreds of batches, it has been perfected over the years. We even included it in Natasha’s Kitchen Cookbook. I’m convinced this is the only guacamole recipe you’ll need. It’s creamy, chunky, fresh, and has just the right amount of lime zing....

Easy Bucatini all’Amatriciana Recipe Bucatini All’Amatriciana is such a simple dish, it only requires a handful of ingredients, but the end result is one of the most delicious and savory pasta dishes ever. The pancetta makes all the difference, and while you can use bacon, I strongly urge you to use pancetta or guanciale for that real authentic flavor. There are many versions of Amatriciana out there, but the main ingredients in it are pancetta or guanciale, tomatoes, bucatini and some freshly grated Pecorino cheese....