on Nov 09, 2021, Updated Jul 11, 2024 Why You’ll Love Spinach Tortellini Soup This Spinach Tortellini Soup is like a warm hug during the ❄️ cold winter months. It is chockful of nutritious ingredients, and it’s hearty, filling and so so satisfying. I love the simple combo of 🥕 carrots, celery and onion, but you could absolutely add in different vegetables. It’s a one-pot soup that comes together so quickly, you can have it on the table in less than half an hour....

Like my Almond Flour Chocolate Cake and Flourless Chocolate Cupcakes recipes, this easy brownie recipe is easy to make. Plus, it is a great alternative to traditional brownies that are butter and sugar-packed and not so healthy. Why You’ll Love This Recipe: Ingredients: The ingredient profile for this gluten-free almond flour fudge brownies recipe is similar to that of my Almond Flour Chocolate Cake recipe and even my Flourless Chocolate Cupcakes recipe....

You can flavor them with anything you want or with whatever you have in your fridge. I also love the fact that you can serve them warm or cold. Simply make a batch on the weekend and enjoy it throughout the week. This Almond-Kasha Porridge is no different. I made it with kasha, which is made by slowly roasting buckwheat groats. Despite the name, it is not related to wheat and often used a gluten-free alternative to wheat....

It is the fresh tomato season and today I am here with an easy Caprese Pizza recipe that is perfect for using all the tomatoes that are currently in abundance. Having grown up in a Mediterranean country, recipes made with fresh tomatoes were a staple in our house. Whether it is a simple Tomato Galette, an easy Cucumber Tomato Mozzarella Salad, Caprese Burrata, or a next-level Tomato Ricotta Tart recipe, my mom never needed an excuse to incorporate fresh summer tomatoes into her cooking....

What is a CAVA bowl? CAVA is a restaurant chain that features Mediterranean meals mainly served in bowls. Some people call it “the Mediterranean version of Chipotle”. A CAVA bowl is made by assembling various ingredients, starting with a base like grains or greens, adding protein, and finishing with a variety of toppings and dressings. Customers can mix and match the ingredients to their liking or choose from various premade bowls on the restaurant’s menu....

on Jan 08, 2023, Updated Jan 11, 2024 Why You’ll Love Cottage Cheese Pancakes You’ll love these cottage cheese pancakes for their quick preparation, wholesome ingredients, and perfect texture. For those of you looking for a 🍳 breakfast option with more protein, I think you’ll find that the combination of cottage cheese and eggs results in a higher protein count than your typical pancakes. But you won’t lose out on moistness or fluffiness!...

If you are a serious potato salad fan and you’ve always loved Resers Deviled Egg Potato Salad, now is your chance to make it right at home. Potatoes: The best potatoes for potato salad are waxy potatoes, like Yukon gold, red potatoes, or baby potatoes, which hold their shape better than starchy potatoes like russet potatoes. Avoid potatoes with green spots or sprouts, as this indicates potatoes that are old and have lost their flavor and moisture....

I love this simple mashed sweet potatoes recipe because: It does not require baking sweet potatoes, which is great because then I do not need to use my oven when I need it for other things.I can use this basic mashed sweet potatoes recipe and flavor in any way I like. It is easy to switch it up by adding fresh herbs like rosemary or sage or use different seasonings.It can be served with or without maple syrup making it very easy to adapt to your taste buds....

Well, the name was different (it is called cacik in Turkish), but the concept was the same. It’s a beautiful green and white sauce for falafel, gyro, grilled meats, or grilled vegetables. It’s also kind of like the dip version of my Creamy Cucumber Salad. In our last cookbook club gathering, one of the ladies said that she has never tried garlicky yogurt in her life and would love to know how to make it....

on Aug 24, 2024 With that being said, this Frito Corn Salad actually SLAPPED! Although it’s more of a party dip than a salad, in my opinion, it’s worth the hype and definitely worth a try! Why You’ll Love Frito Corn Salad This Frito Corn Salad has all the right components; it’s creamy, crunchy, savoury and tangy! The diced bell peppers and sweet corn 🌽 give this salad the ideal chunky base that’s perfectly complimented by the satisfying crunch of the Fritos chips....

With a thick, creamy texture and a bold, spicy flavor, this harissa paste made using harissa powder will surely get you hooked on tons of other harissa recipes. My Harissa Vinaigrette is just the thing to give your salads a delicious kick of heat, while my Harissa Grilled Chicken will be the star of any dinner menu. Ingredients You Will Need You only need a few key ingredients to turn harissa powder to paste....

What is Blackened Seasoning? Blackened seasoning, also referred to as “Blackening Seasoning”, is a traditional Louisiana spice blend that creates a crisp, blackened exterior when added to meat, poultry, or seafood and cooked in a hot cast iron skillet. Popularized by Paul Prudhomme, this technique of cooking and the seasoning mix is usually used when cooking seafood and chicken dishes, but you can also use a blackening rub on other meats—such as steak and pork—veggies, soups, grains, and even pasta....

Whether you serve this freezer-friendly dinner on a bed of bulgur wheat pilaf or with a side of creamy tzatziki or a serving of ayran, it’s bound to make mouths water. If you’re still craving Turkish cuisine after this picture-perfect meal, there are so many other recipes to try! You’ll rave about my garlicky Eggplant Yogurt Dip, hearty Simit Recipe, and spicy Turkish Kofta Recipe. What is Karniyarik? Karniyarik is a popular Turkish eggplant dish usually made during the summer months when eggplants are in season....

Over the years, I have shared so many Superfood Smoothie Recipes and have no plans of slowing down. If you are a fan as well, be sure to check out Cantaloupe Smoothie and Mango Turmeric Smoothie, both of which are perfect for warmer months. Ingredients To make this peach mango drink, you will need fresh mango, peach slices, fresh orange juice, ice cubes, and your favorite yogurt. How to Make This Recipe Making this tropical mango peach smoothie cannot be easier....

And if you happen to have extra potatoes on hand, give these muffin tin potatoes or this mashed potato casserole a try. Why Should You Try This Recipe? Nothing says potato salad more to me than a drool-worthy dressing to toss it in. I know you will love it because: Update on classic potato salad. This one comes with a world of fixings, including capers, pickles, onions, and hard-boiled eggs....

But today’s recipe is a special, island-inspired Pumpkin Ginger Soup. If you have been following me for a while you know that we lived in the Caribbean for years. This soup recipe is from those days. Back in 2013, my husband and I vacationed on an island called Dominica. Dominica is known as the “Nature Island of the Caribbean”. It is simply stunning with waterfalls, rivers, ocean, and pure green everywhere....

Plus, I always have some sort of Mexican topping prepped and ready in my fridge – Avocado Dressing, Mexican Pickled Red Onions, Crumbled Cotija, the list goes on. These homemade toppings are what make these quinoa tacos incredibly quick and easy. All I have to do on the day I am going to serve is prepare the plant-powered taco filling, which takes less than 30 minutes! And if you are a lover of black beans (or have a few extra cans in your pantry), be sure to try my Black Bean and Corn Salad and Quinoa Black Bean Salad recipes....

on Apr 08, 2022, Updated May 29, 2024 Why You’ll Love Salmon Rice Bowl If you’re looking for a delicious meal that’s both nutritious and easy to prepare, this Salmon Rice Bowl is the winner. Combining flaky air-fried salmon cubes with 🍚 fluffy jasmine rice, fresh cucumber slices, and creamy avocado, this dish offers a delightful mix of colors, textures and flavors. It’s finished with a creamy kick of 🌶️ spicy mayo and a bit of crunch from a sprinkle of sesame seeds....

on Aug 12, 2023, Updated Sep 12, 2023 Why You’ll Love Shrimp Spring Rolls What makes this Shrimp Spring Rolls recipe so beautiful and nutritious is the variety of fillings that work here. Any colorful vegetable can be used: sprouts or micro-greens, sliced avocado 🥑, strips of bell pepper, crunchy lettuce leaves, shredded radishes, and so much more. The vegetables included in the recipe make some of my favorite combinations but are just a suggested starting point....

Back in 2002, when I first moved to the US, my new American friends were surprised that I put yogurt on everything. Like any kid who grew up in a Middle Eastern or Mediterranean country would testify, yogurt was (and still is) a staple in many households in those regions. When I say we put yogurt on everything, I mean it in a literal sense: a dollop of it on a bowl of pasta, a drizzle of yogurt dressing on a green salad or even on fried eggs sprinkled with sumac....