Why You’ll Love It It’s rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Flax seeds are a good source of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) which is an essential fatty acid that the body doesn’t make on its own. Consuming ALA has been linked to a moderately lower risk of heart disease. It tastes amazing. This flaxseed smoothie has a lightly sweet, tropical flavor thanks to the addition of mango and banana, but it also has a surprisingly spicy kick from the ginger....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Why We Love these Lemon Ricotta Pancakes: These breakfast pancakes are satisfying and keep you full because they are high in protein – there’s a surprising amount of ricotta cheese in this recipe and you get to use the entire 15 oz container without wondering what to do with the rest of it. Most ricotta pancakes that I’ve come across have about half the amount of ricotta which is basically a pancake with a little ricotta mixed in, but not these!...
Don’t hate me because I’m beautiful. Remember that 1980’s Pantene commercial? That’s what I think of when I see these fries! Seriously. Look at them. They are gorgeous. But unlike that Pantene commercial this did happen over night, actually it happened in about an hour. Why do I remember these stupid things, that commercial is forever imprinted in my brain. But anyway, look at these fries? Do they make you hungry?...
Io faccio queste girelle danesi vegane alla crema con il nostro impasto per pan brioche che è veramente sofficissimo e aromatico. A me piace impastare l’impasto a mano, è facile e ci vogliono solo 5 – 10 minuti, ma naturalmente se vuoi puoi usare un robot da cucina. L’impasto risulterà super leggero, arioso e aromatico. Per la crema pasticcera, usiamo la nostra ormai amata ricetta della crema pasticcera vegana. È così facile da fare e ci vogliono solo pochi minuti....
When it comes to gluten-free and grain-free baking, it’s challenging to make recipes that are egg-free, as well. I wanted this recipe to work well for my vegan readers, so I tried several substitutes using my original Paleo Pumpkin Bar recipe. (If you can eat eggs, that one is a fan favorite!) The best egg substitute I have found so far when working with almond flour is using a bit of tapioca or arrowroot starch....
The Best Greek Salad Dressing Creamy dressings like ranch and thousand island hold a warm place in my heart, but nothing compares to a good vinaigrette. In my opinion, at least! When I’m whipping a quick salad together, my go-to is always a splash of vinegar, olive oil, then seasoned with salt and pepper. It’s so simple, and so good! When I really feel like treating myself and transforming salad from a chore to a treat, Greek dressing is where I always gravitate....
Ground Beef and Broccoli I can’t pass up a good stir fry recipe, especially one that is truly a 30 minute meal. You can make this recipe with ground beef, chicken, or turkey. Feel free to add in whatever vegetables you have on hand as well. It even makes a great freezer meal to reheat for easy, healthy lunches and dinners! So….you sold yet?! See how easy this is to make below and don’t miss my pro tips for this recipe....
We love making pies from scratch, from Classic Pumpkin Pie to Apple Pie. If you’re a fan of homemade pies, then this blueberry pie recipe is a must, especially when fresh blueberries are in season. Watch my video tutorial and see how it’s done. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Blueberry Pie Recipe When blueberries are in season, I can’t resist buying a few pints for snacking and several more for this old-fashioned blueberry pie recipe....
Often times, I cook a large batch of short grain brown rice on the weekends. Then, I refrigerate the rice and incorporate it into various dishes throughout the week. The rice is great in salads with cooked chickpeas, feta, butternut squash, and olive oil; egg fried rice; or in chilis. Short grain brown rice is incredibly versatile. HOW TO COOK SHORT GRAIN BROWN RICE WASH THE RICE First, rinse the rice twice to get rid of any excess starch....
Questo è il nostro modo preferito di mangiare i cavoletti di Bruxelles e questa insalata è perfetta per le festività o come contorno per una deliziosa cena di tutti i giorni. Che cos’è un insalata di cavoletti di Bruxelles? L’insalata di cavoletti di Bruxelles è fatta con cavoletti crudi tagliati sottilissimi, conditi con noci e mirtilli rossi secchi, e con una citronette di limone, senape e sciroppo d’acero. È perfetta per la stagione autunnale e invernale quando i cavoletti di Bruxelles sono facilmente reperibili....
Easy Instant Pot Lasagna Recipe What if you could have all the yumminess of homemade lasagna without all the work!?! Well, my friends, that is what we’ve got here today. Meet Instant Pot Lasagna! It’s got all the same amazing flavors of perfectly cooked beef, tender pasta, and lots of cheese just like my traditional Easy Beef Lasagna, but with less work, no dealing with boiling lasagna noodles, and very little cleanup....
We love comforting pasta dishes, from Cajun Chicken Pasta to Creamy Shrimp Pasta. If you enjoy quick and easy family-friendly recipes, this Instant Pot Mac and Cheese Recipe is a must-try! This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese Recipe My kids visited my friend Jen’s house for a playdate and she made them this Instant Pot Mac and Cheese. My kids loved it so much that they requested the recipe....
Being the constant bargain hunter, I did a little do-si-do around the dollar store this weekend. Truth be told, I definitely wouldn’t buy 99.9% of the things in the store, but I found a few gems that will come in handy. Here were my bargain finds: A fun, bright teal place mat that I hope to incorporate into my food photos for an extra pop in color. A small roll of bubble wrap so that I can use it to protect the tasty treats that I send to my partners in The Leftovers Club!...
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This Kiwi Berry Cake. Is. Good! It was my husbands birthday cake. I know how much he loves fruit in, on and around cake so I made his dreams come true with this stunner. We ate it today and there wasn’t a crumb left behind! My whole family enjoyed it! The combination of kiwi, strawberries, blueberries and raspberries worked really well, but you can sub any of the fruit with whatever you like and make this cake your own....
For years, I’ve had visions of building a grand gingerbread house, a house decked out with icing decorations and gummy candy bling. Every December, I promise myself that I would attempt to make a gingerbread house. I even go through the effort of bookmarking several tutorials, but I don’t ever see it through to the end. Unfortunately, I won’t be getting around to making one this year either, as I am already across the Atlantic in England, getting ready to spend Christmas with my husband’s family....
Salmon is such a no-brainer for me! It is a simple fish to cook and while you can get really creative with your flavors, it also has a beautiful flavor of its own! It’s super tasty and it cooks quickly which makes it a fantastic option for an easy meal on a busy weeknight! Salmon is known to be “brain food“. They get the name because they are known to be a very intelligent fish, as they always know how to return home to fresh water, when done navigating open seas....
How to Reintroduce Foods after an Elimination Diet After taking my food sensitivity test and following an elimination diet for a full 3 weeks, I was told that I should reintroduce each food that I eliminated one at a time. After introducing one food, I waited 4 days before introducing another one, because side effects may not always appear right away. This reminded me of introducing food to my kids for the first time....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Here’s another party menu. There are a few new recipes here, particularly the Birthday Cake (I’ll share it with you soon!). I also had fun taking my nieces 1-year photos; although not so much fun sorting them since I accidentally took 900 pictures :-O. When it comes to the camera, my husband says I have a “trigger finger.” I included lots of photos below....
Healthy One Pot Pasta Recipe If you’re in search of a recipe that is both delicious and easy, you can now stop the search and start cooking! This recipe for One Pot Pasta is right up there with my One Pot Spanish Chicken and Rice and One Pot Beef Stroganoff. Except in this case, we are going to take our palates to Italy and leave out the meat. The recipe is composed of linguine that is perfectly cooked together in the same pot with olive oil, onion, garlic, fresh cherry tomatoes, and some stock....
Watch the video tour to take a look inside every drawer and see what we keep in our well-stocked pantry. We’re also sharing links to all of our organizational containers and bins below. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Anna from Home Aligned (a professional home organizer) helped take our pantry from zero to hero! It has become a space that I love to be in....
