The recipe is easy to make with simple and affordable ingredients. It’s free of eggs and excess sugar. You’ll remember the beautifully light and tender crumb, moist texture, and cozy aroma. Like in most of our other quick bread recipes, such as our healthy banana bread and zucchini banana bread, we substitute fruit for most of the sugar. Here, for example, we combine shredded and diced apples in the batter to increase flavor and moisture while keeping sugar to a minimum....
Easy Honey Garlic Chicken Bites Let me tell you about my Honey Garlic Chicken Bites – they’re a little piece of heaven in every bite. Imagine tender, juicy chicken pieces, each one bathed in a delectably sticky honey garlic sauce that strikes the perfect balance between sweet and savory. This is my secret weapon for busy nights: a simple, yet utterly scrumptious dish that comes together in a flash and always leaves everyone craving more....
I first fell in love with delicata squash at Dell’anima in Hell’s Kitchen. In addition to their stupid good pasta, I was also blown away by the side of delicata squash. When I asked the chef what the heck it was, he said, “It’s simple… it’s just delicata squash roasted with honey.” I was like ….dassit? There’s no way! The slight caramelization on the squash when it’s roasted?? UFFFF so good!...
How to Brine a Turkey When it comes to cooking up a Roast Turkey, there are a lot of questions that can come up, and brining is one such topic that is often discussed and questioned. I’m here to give you all of the information you need, and if you still have any lingering questions after this post, drop me a comment and I’ll be sure to answer it for you!...
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Here’s a quick video tutorial on how to cut romaine lettuce – go figure, there’s a proper way! You’ll waste less lettuce and probably stop buying the bagged lettuce because it’s so easy! My husband, Vadim taught me this method. He worked in Chilis restaurant for 5 years way back when we were dating. Actually the first place he took me out was Chilis....
Can You Substitute Almond Flour for All-Purpose Flour? One of the most common questions I am asked is how you would substitute almond flour for all-purpose flour, to make a recipe healthier or naturally gluten-free. If a recipe calls for eggs, I’ve found that you can usually swap almond flour for all-purpose flour using a 1:1 ratio, which makes it an ideal alternative. However, I recommend testing this with a recipe before serving it to company....
DON’T USE OVERLY RIPE AVOCADOS Soft avocados are great for guacamole but not for avocado roses. The avocado just doesn’t slice as cleanly when it’s too ripe, and you’ll end up with a mushy mess when you try to curl the avocado slices into a rose. I learned that the hard way. Be sure to pick a ripe avocado that’s still firm. SQUEEZE LEMON OR LIME JUICE OVER AVOCADO You may notice that some avocados start developing black spots soon after you cut into them....
The best thing about this vegan custard recipe is that you can use it in many vegan desserts, such as our easy vanilla cake, tangy lemon tart, or a fresh and summery fruit tart. It can also be used as a pastry cream to fill doughnuts and croissants or baked to make custard pies.Finally, this basic vegan custard recipe can be easily tweaked and flavoured with several ingredients.In the variations section below we show you how to make coconut custard, lemon custard, chocolate custard, coffee custard, and even pistachio custard....
Let’s talk breakfast – and not just any breakfast, but one that’s packed with flavor and a little bit of a kick. Enter Huevos Rancheros. This dish has become a favorite in my kitchen, especially on lazy weekend mornings when I crave something more exciting than cereal. Imagine crispy tortillas topped with warm refried beans, perfectly cooked eggs, and a zesty ranchero sauce. Add some avocado, crumbled cheese, and a squeeze of lime, and you’ve got a breakfast that will make you jump out of bed!...
Corn is at its peak of freshness and we can’t stop thinking about Corn Chowder and how fresh corn takes the Corn Salad and Salmon Cobb Salad to the next level. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Instant Pot Corn on the Cob: Instant Pot Corn on the cob is a favorite with our kiddos. Make a batch and you’ll taste and feel the difference of pressure-cooked corn....
Italian Stuffed Flank Steak This meal will impress anyone, not only by the incredible taste, but that It actually looks like it came out of a gourmet restaurant as well. Serve this at any family gathering, or dinner party and you are sure to have some really satisfied and full people leaving the table raving just how good this was. This stuffed steak is bursting with lots of flavors, from the delicious marinade, yummy walnut pesto and all the wonderful Italian ingredients like prosciutto and provolone....
Chicken Lettuce Wraps I have been trying to come up with dishes like this Jamaican jerk chicken lettuce wraps, or pork medallions over collard greens which you will be able to find in my new ebook. Yep, I am finally writing an ebook with easy and healthy dinner recipes which I’m hoping to have out by the summer. Anyway, let’s focus on this Jamaican jerk chicken. It is spiiiiiiiicy! So if you can’t handle the heat, please reduce the Jamaican jerk seasoning, but if you love spicy then this chicken is for you....
Katsu Sando (Japanese Pork Cutlet Sandwich) My husband absolutely loves schnitzel and sandwiches, so this Katsu Sando is a match made in heaven for him. The crispy, golden-brown pork cutlets are the heart of this dish, delivering that perfect crunch he craves. Paired with tangy tonkatsu sauce and fresh, shredded cabbage, it’s a delightful blend of flavors and textures that never fails to impress. Every time I make this Katsu Sando, I see his eyes light up with excitement....
I like eating this as a side dish for weeknight dinners. To make a complete meal, I serve the kung pao Brussels sprouts with jasmine rice and pan-fried tofu. There will be a lot of kung pao sauce leftover in this recipe. You can pan-fry firm or extra-firm tofu and drizzle sauce over the fried tofu. For more guidance on how to make this pan-fried tofu, refer to my pan-fried teriyaki tofu recipe....
Holiday Hosting Made Easy: Quick Appetizer Wonders Oh, the holiday season – it’s a whirlwind of joy, laughter, and, let’s be honest, a tiny bit of chaos, right? Between decking the halls and jingling all the way, who has time for complicated kitchen projects? Certainly not us! That’s why I’ve got a little holiday magic up my sleeve just for you. I’m talking about simple, scrumptious appetizers that are so easy, you’ll almost feel like you’re cheating....
The Best Limoncello Cake Recipe Nothing puts more pep in my step than starting the day off with a slice of lemon cake. Especially when that cake is spiked with a bit of Limoncello! But don’t worry, with just a few splashes of this liqueur you’re getting much more flavor than buzz. I don’t know what it is about a good lemon loaf or cake! Whenever I see something like this at a cafe, even if I’m not all that hungry, you better believe I’ll be ordering a slice with my coffee....
Just like with our Spaghetti and Meatballs or Baked Ziti, there’s something so satisfying about perfectly cooked pasta in a flavorful tomato marinara sauce. Manicotti is one of those timeless classics that you’ll make on repeat. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. What is Manicotti? Stuffed Manicotti (Pronounced: ma·nuh·kaa·tee) is similar to a traditional Italian dish called Cannelloni. In the Americanized adaptation, Manicotti shells are stuffed with a cheese filling, topped with marinara sauce, and baked....
Benefits of Cauliflower Mashed cauliflower makes a healthy and satisfying alternative to mashed potatoes. Don’t get me wrong, I still love real mashed potatoes, but if you need to avoid starches (like if you’re following a specific carbohydrate diet or GAPS protocol), or are following another special diet around the holidays, this recipe makes the perfect side dish. Here’s what I love about cauliflower: Compared to potatoes, cauliflower has less than half the calories per the same 100 gram serving....
You know that when the chilly winter weather hits that nothing, absolutely nothing could be cozier than a warm mug of mulled wine. And it would surely warm you up from head to toe, guaranteed. I for one love it and it’s something we make every single winter. Nothing beats cozying up by the fireplace with a cup of this mulled wine, not to mention how romantic it could be if you do this with your significant other....
This particular “egg pie” features mushrooms, which promote immune function and are loaded with B vitamins and antioxidants. Did you know that mushrooms are the only fruit or vegetable that contain vitamin D? Just like humans, mushrooms produce vitamin D when exposed to sunlight. [source] Mushrooms are also known for their “meaty” texture, making them the perfect addition to any vegetarian meal. I’ve managed to sneak an extra serving of veggies into this fluffy egg dish, by adding shredded yellow summer squash, too....
