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This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. I love the deep ruby color of this borsch! It’s so healthy and nutritious; packed with beans (protein), beets (iron), carrots (carotene), potatoes (vit C, potassium, Vit B6), oftentimes cabbage is added (vit K, vit C, fiber, etc…). It feels so good serving this to my family. Our Family’s Borscht Recipe (Beet Soup) This is our family’s version of classic borsch and it’s one of the two soups my children absolutely love (Mom’s Meatball Soup being the second)....

Best Spaghetti And Meatballs Recipe Who does not love a delicious plate of spaghetti?!? And throw in some meatballs and it’s heaven! And we have Italian Americans to thank for that. Spaghetti with meatballs was actually born in New York City in the late 1800s when Italian immigrants had more access to meat. So they took some delicious meatballs, added them to a plate of pasta with red sauce, and voila!...

The Best Coconut Shrimp Curry This coconut shrimp curry is so delicious and easy to make, you could literally have this on your dinner table in no time at all. Forget take-out, forget going out for dinner, make this curry right at home! There’s a reason this recipe has been so popular on my blog for many years and it’s because of the flavors we achieve! This curry is packed full of aromatic spices and delicious plump shrimp, making it the perfect meal if you’e feeling like experimenting a little in the kitchen....

Be sure to try my Longhorn White Cheddar Stuffed Mushroom recipe next! Um, I may never need to order spinach and artichoke dip at Applebees again! This recipe is solid, it’s hard to believe that it’s just as easy as tossing all of the ingredients together in a giant pot (I prefer my dutch oven), or even the Crock Pot, which is great when you’re entertaining guests and need to keep the dip warm....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Let me start out by saying that store-bought crab salad can’t touch this. I am not a fan of deli-made crab salads with those giant chunks of celery and barely any crab. They are a no-go. After you’ve tried this homemade version, there’s no going back. It’s also super easy to make! My friend Lyuda who is well known for her recipe: Shrimp and Mushrooms in a Garlic Bisque Sauce, shared this wonderful crab salad recipe with me....

How To Make Cranberry Vinaigrette To make this salad dressing, all you need is at least 1/2 cup of leftover cranberry sauce, along with vinegar, oil, and water to help thin out the dressing. I use balsamic vinegar in this case, but another vinegar such as apple cider or red wine vinegar should also work well. I like to blend everything together in a blender, to help the cranberries break down into a smooth dressing, but you can also shake everything together in a sealed jar is your cranberry sauce is already relatively smooth....

Quick And Easy Creamed Spinach Creamed spinach isn’t just for breakfast foods! You may remember it spooned over a steak, enjoyed with chicken, or even seafood. I’ll even dip some good crusty bread into it! Once you give this a try, every meal will simply be a vessel for your creamed spinach. This creamed spinach only requires 15 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes cook time. It’s great with fresh or frozen spinach!...

Why Make Almond Flour Waffles? These protein-packed waffles are a great alternative to store-bought freezer waffles. I created them as a way to get more protein into my kids’ mornings before school. When you have picky eaters, it can be very hard to get them to eat a filling breakfast, so these nutrient-dense waffles are my solution for that. They do have more calories than a traditional freezer waffle, but because of that, they will leave you feeling far more satisfied, too....

Out of curiosity, I tried soaking potatoes 3 different ways: in cold water in hot water in salted water You can definitely notice a difference between soaked and un-soaked fries (the un-soaked ones go limp when you pick them up) but there’s not a huge difference between the type of soaking methods above. Why use salt water for soaking potatoes? There’s moisture naturally found in potatoes, and moisture is drawn to higher concentrations of salt....

Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Wings Nothing beats classic, crispy chicken wings. The secret to extra tender, juicy, almost fall-off-the-bone wings is to let the Crock Pot do the cooking, and let the oven or air fryer do the crisping. I’ve included a homemade Buffalo sauce recipe, but this would also work with your favorite BBQ sauce! You’ll love the aroma that fills your house while these cook in the Crock Pot....

In fact, I’m feeling more creative than ever in the kitchen! Just take a look at my dinner last night: This meal was delicious, flavorful, and oh-so-satisfying. And, believe it or not, it’s ALL vegetable based! Sweet Potato Curry Sauce makes about 3 cups Ingredients: 2 cups steamed sweet potato chunks 1 teaspoon butter or coconut oil 1/2 yellow onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, sliced 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 1/2 cup water 1 Tablespoon curry powder 1/2 teaspoon Garam Masala 1/2 teaspoon salt Any veggies you like, for serving Rice, or cauliflower “rice,” for serving Directions: In a saute pan, heat the butter or coconut oil over medium heat....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. These easy chicken strips are tender and juicy. You can serve this chicken recipe so many ways! Dip them in sauce as an appetizer, serve them next to mashed potatoes for dinner or use them as chicken sandwich patties (healthier than the popular “Chick-a-bay” as my son used to say, because homemade has zero MSG – that’s right, “chick-a-bay” has MSG....

You can make this recipe in about the time it takes to boil the pasta. It’s packed with crunchy veggies, a delicious honey-mustard dressing, and plenty of fiber and protein. It’s excellent for meal prep, potlucks, and picnics. You can have it for a quick lunch or a healthy dinner. The other day, Louise even had leftovers for breakfast! What? Just like our creamy pasta salad and pesto pasta salad, this recipe is perfect for spring, summer, and early autumn....

What drew me in about this dish was how much it reminded me of the jook (粥, congee) that my mom used to cook for the family. Like kitchari, jook is rice porridge that’s easy to digest, so you can serve it to young children or the sick. People also find jook very comforting as it usually evokes memories of childhood. This particular kitchari recipe comes from Gena Hamshaw’s beautiful cookbook, Power Plates, a collection of 100 nourishing vegan meals....

Be sure to try my Tuna Salad, Egg Salad, and Italian Pasta Salad recipes next! Easy Potato Salad Potato salad is such a classic recipe. It’s super simple to make and while there are just a few ingredients, they all complement each other and serve a great purpose. I absolutely love the combination of using mayo and mustard. Adding hard-boiled eggs make it even more fun to eat than just straight potatoes, and I’ll tell you how to make the most perfect eggs every time....

We love easy oven-roasted vegetable recipes like Roasted Broccoli and our popular Roasted Asparagus. Roasting carrots brings out their sweetness as they lightly caramelize in the oven. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Oven-Roasted Carrots Recipe We love easy meals that require simple ingredients. This recipe is no different. With just a few, wholesome ingredients and pantry staples, you will get one of the most delicious and budget-friendly side dishes....

Traditional Pho broth is made from beef bones that simmer for hours. This vegetarian pho recipe skips the beef broth entirely and uses store-bought vegetable stock as a time-saving shortcut. While it’s common to char the yellow onion and ginger in the oven first, this recipe skips the oven entirely. Instead, you’ll brown some sliced onion, ginger, and garlic in the bottom of the soup pot. Add a splash of water now and then to help the onions pick up a caramelized flavor, and everything will get nice and golden in 10 minutes or less....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. These baked nachos are always a hit for Superbowl Sunday and game days along with our Air Fryer Chicken Wings, our beefy Cheeseburger Sliders, and of course Jalapeno Poppers. Why we love this Baked Nachos Recipe Baking your nachos in foil packs is brilliant because the beef stays really tender, juicy and cheesy, while the edges of the chips crisp up in the oven....

French Onion Dip I will admit that I have made onion dip from a packet in the past. I’ve also purchased French Onion Dip from a tub that ultimately ends up in the trash because it’s too firm for a chip to survive being dipped into it. Aside from the homemade version having a super creamy consistency, you also just can’t beat the depth of flavor. Serve this with a vegetable platter, chips, crackers, and crusty bread....

Red Quinoa is becoming increasingly popular lately but I don’t normally cook with it for one reason. My husband hates it! So I’ve been scratching my head here trying to figure out how to get him to eat his quinoa, because let’s face it we all know that quinoa is highly rich in nutrients. But no matter how healthy quinoa and how good it may be for you, I just couldn’t convince him to eat it....