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This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Turns out, pregnancy is good for food blogging. August was a rough month for me; food aversions, being beached on the couch most of the day exhausted from first trimester fatigue, and just plain lacking motivation to cook. The second trimester has been beautiful. I’m back. Kind of like “back streets back” alright? I’m craving all sort of scrumptious things and can’t resist the urge to satisfy those cravings....

Thank you House Foods for sponsoring this post! The one thing that didn’t do Dawn any favors was that she tended to eat her tofu in its raw glory. She was bound to make the other BSC girls squeamish. If I were in Dawn’s shoes, and I wanted to convince others to actually enjoy tofu, I would have dished up a fresh batch of teriyaki tofu. Nothing converts tofu skeptics better than some good pan-fried, sweet and saucy tofu....

There are many names for this dish. One of my sisters told me that growing up, they called it 牙連圓 (牙连圆), literally “teeth linking rice cake.” Some people also call this dish 牛欄圓 (牛栏圆), literally “bullpen rice cake.” I’ve decided to use the name 迎年圓 because it seems the most appropriate for Lunar New Year. My mom usually places these new year rice cakes on her dining table as new year’s decoration for a day or two....

What Is Turkish Bread Turkish bread is an easy flatbread that is perfect for beginners! Crafted from a simple blend of flour, water, yeast, and a dash of love, it’s baked to perfection in a hot oven, emerging as a masterpiece of taste and texture. With its golden-brown, chewy exterior boasting delicately crisp edges and a soft interior, it stands as a true testament to the artistry of Turkish cuisine. But, Turkish bread is more than just a sidekick to hummus!...

Waffle Cakes are made with cooked, sweetened condensed milk (i.e. dulce de leche) that is spread onto pre-made wafer sheets and sliced into bite-sized squares or diamonds. These are a hit at all of our holiday parties, weddings, or any gathering really. Where to Buy Wafer Cakes? Until recently, I have only been able to find them at Russian or European stores, but now they are available online. I’ve also seen these wafers sold in a California Walmart (near Rancho Cordova)....

Why You’ll Love It It’s flavorful. All you need is a few simple ingredients to prepare this vegan orange tofu recipe. It’s slightly sweet, tangy, and spicy, with a kick of ginger and garlic. If you like things extra-saucy, feel free to double the sauce ingredients. It’s easy. The sauce and veggies cook together all in one pan, while the tofu becomes crispy in the oven. All together, it’s ready in about 40 minutes, but you can cut the cooking time in half if you plan on cooking the tofu ahead of time....

It will quickly become one of your favorite vegan taco recipes! This recipe comes from my friend Ali’s cookbook, Inspiralized & Beyond. In her latest book, Ali shares even more creative ways to enjoy vegetables, like these veggie-packed tacos. The filling gets its texture from pulsed vegetables like cauliflower and mushrooms, along with black beans and ground walnuts for extra nutrients in each bite. Paired with your favorite toppings, they’re ultra-satisfying!...

Easy White Bread Recipe I’ve been meaning to give you guys a simple white bread recipe for a while now, but better late than never. This white bread is incredibly simple to make with only a handful of ingredients needed. Baking truly is one of my passions, more so than cooking, believe it or not. To me there’s nothing better than the smell of bread baking in the oven. This bread is perfect for sandwiches, or toasting in the morning and serving it with butter and jam....

This post wasn’t exactly what I had planned. I was all ready to share a recipe on a delicious banana carrot bread I baked the other day, but something happened this weekend that made me think about why I decided to do this thing called food blogging. This bread will have to wait. In 2010, I began law school in Washington, D.C. For years, I had my mind set on going to law school....

Once you taste this creamy strawberry yogurt smoothie, it may quickly become one of your favorites. It’s become one of our go-to healthy snacks. My kids don’t love to eat yogurt on its own, but they will happily sip this smoothie. Serve it in a glass, or pour it into a bowl and enjoy it with a spoon and your favorite toppings. It’s an easy way to squeeze more vitamins and antioxidants into your day!...

I am proud to report that all of my arrows except one landed on the block. Considering my absolute lack of hand-eye coordination with anything remotely related to sports, I’d say that my performance was not too shabby. Did you know that in order to hit the target, you need to aim your arrow at a point below the target? There is some fancy law of physics explaining this phenomenon, but physics and I don’t mix well together....

15 Minute Chicken Broccoli Recipe My 15 minute chicken broccoli recipe is going to become a staple in your weekly dinner rotation. Made entirely in one pot, this dish hosts tender chicken thighs, sun dried tomatoes, and fresh broccoli florets swimming in a deliciously creamy, cheesy sauce. It’s perfection! Made In One Pot Takes 15 Minutes Total Easy To Make Simple Ingredient List Delicious & Versatile This simple recipe packs a punch in the flavor department!...

COOKING NOTES FOR THE YELLOW CURRY NOODLES RECIPE USING LEMONGRASS For the broth, I made a paste by blending onions, garlic, ginger, scallions, lemongrass, coriander, curry, and Thai chilis for heat. I know lemongrass is one of those ingredients that may seem intimidating to use. For convenience, I typically use Gourmet Garden’s lemongrass paste. It comes in a squeeze tube that is filled with minced lemongrass, along with some oils so that the lemongrass can release easily....

Recipes Using Pantry Ingredients If you want to skip my shopping list and go straight to the recipes, click on the links below to jump: Dinner Recipes Breakfast Recipes Dessert Recipes Staples You Can Make at Home (Usually cheaper!) Breakfast Recipes Using Pantry Staples Pantry Ingredients You’ll Need: Rolled oats, shredded coconut, pumpkin seeds, maple syrup, and spices. The amount you need to buy of these items will vary based on what you already have on hand, and the number of people in your home, so I’ve only listed the ingredients I keep in stock– not necessarily the amount you need of each one....

Someone’s going to take care of the pizzas, burgers, subs, and all the greasy things, but we’re focusing on healthier bites. I’m making things a little easy for you by rounding up 50 tasty gluten-free appetizers from my recipe archives as well as scrumptious bites from a wide range of amazing food bloggers. Hope you’re inspired by these recipes, and stay tuned tomorrow for another delicious appetizer idea! FINGER FOOD Asian Tuna Melt Nachos // Healthy Nibbles & BitsSweet and Spicy Thai Chicken Nachos // Floating KitchenNachos Pie // Recipe Tin EatsSweet Potato Rounds with Herbed Ricotta and Walnuts // The Roasted RootMexican Street Corn Polenta Bites // Snixy KitchenCheesy Shrimp Polenta Bites // Healthy Nibbles & BitsEasy Cucumber Guacamole Appetizer Bites // Kalyn’s KitchenGrain-Free Tofu Sushi // Healthy Nibbles & Bits...

All you need to make crispy, relatively healthy french fries is a potato, a drizzle of olive oil, and your favorite seasonings. You basically prepare them exactly like you would oven-baked french fries, but the air fryer cooks them faster, and with crispier results. It’s a total win-win! Bonus: Make your own healthy ketchup as a dipping sauce. When my first air fryer arrived in the mail my initial reaction was, “Wow, this is huge!...

Do Sweet Potatoes Need to Be Soaked in Water? If you’ve tried my classic Air Fryer French Fries, you may already be aware that soaking potatoes in water is thought to draw out some of their starches, resulting in a crispier result when they are cooked. Sweet potatoes don’t get as crispy as white potatoes, so I think it’s important to set your expectations accordingly. In my experience, soaking sweet potatoes doesn’t make a huge difference in how crispy they turn out, so I personally skip this step to save myself the extra time and effort....

On the way to Girdwood, Alaska. Gorgeous view by the highway. All aboard! Things were looking a bit ominous in the beginning. Trailers for days. Bet they get an awesome view every day. Very few trees standing on this island after the 1964 earthquake. There’s an eagle in there somewhere. We became trained spotters of whale breathing. How do these goats get there? The porpoise came out to play....

Why Use Almond Butter? Almond butter contains a magical combination of fiber and fat, so you can use it as a replacement for both the oil and flour and this brownie recipe. The key is using a mild-flavored almond butter, though, so you don’t taste it too much. I recommend using a “raw” store-bought almond butter, or try making homemade almond butter. You want the consistency to be runny and drippy, for best results, so be sure to check the label to see that the only ingredient is almonds....

Now I’ve mentioned before in my Krispy Kreme recipe that there is an eternal debate raging in the food world, one side is for yeasted donuts and the other prefer cake donuts. I thought I offered you guys a great showcase of what a yeasted donut can do, so why not introduce you all to the magic that is the Apple Cider cake donut? Now what exactly is an apple cider donut?...