Now, before we continue, let’s clarify the name because this weeknight soup/stew goes by many names. While traditionally called stuffed cabbage soup, many people refer to it as unstuffed cabbage roll soup and deconstructed cabbage soup. Why? Well, there’s no stuffing involved! To make matters a bit more confusing, since it is made with ground beef, some people refer to it as beef cabbage soup or even hamburger soup with cabbage....

Made with every day ingredients: If you are someone who enjoys baking often you probably already have all the ingredients on hand. If not, a quick trip to your local grocery store should be sufficient. All you need is two bowls and a whisk: No special equipment or prior baking knowdledge is needed. If you can read, you can make this easy pumpkin bread.Packed heartwarming fall spices: Sweetened with coconut sugar and made with canned pumpkin puree (though you can easily swap it with fresh pumpkin puree), it is packed with a ton of pumpkin flavor along with delicious fall spices like pumpkin pie spice and ground cinnamon....

For the vegetable filling, gather: Vegetable or olive oilChopped onionRed peppercarrotgarlic cloves For the meat mixture, you will need: 1 1/4 pounds ground turkey meat ( I use 93%)Panko Breadcrumbs (or regular dry bread crumbs)Chicken brothItalian parsleySalt and black pepper Turkey Quinoa Meatloaf by replacing the breadcrumbs with an equal amount of (1/2 cup- 3/4 cup) cooked quinoa. Using quinoa also makes it a gluten-free alternative.BBQ Turkey Meatloaf by replacing the ketchup with an equal amount of your favorite BBQ sauce....

It’s time to start thinking about holiday entertaining! And I can’t think of anything, second perhaps to turkey, that says “the holidays” more than squash dishes. This Vegetarian Butternut Squash Soup is wonderfully easy to make, yet carries a surprising depth of flavor, especially by adding Vermont Creamery’s Crème Fraiche as a rich and velvety topping. A dollop of Crème Fraiche luxuriously spiraled in among the vibrant autumn color of the soup is not only pleasing to the eye, but complementary as well, adding a touch of tangy indulgence to balance out the sweet buttery consistency of our favorite autumn vegetable....

on Jun 02, 2023, Updated Apr 18, 2024 Why You’ll Love Watermelon Feta Salad There are no exact measurements in this Watermelon Feta Salad: use the quantities that suit your level of hunger, your preferences, and how many people you are serving. If your family doesn’t like spice, use regular 🍯 honey or agave instead of hot honey. I suggest making more than you think you might need because once people start munching on this, they won’t be able to stop!...

on May 19, 2021, Updated Nov 19, 2024 Why You’ll Love Air Fryer Chicken Thighs The secret to juicy, crispy chicken? A little bit of science and a lot of love. The air fryer circulates hot air, creating a crispy exterior while locking in the natural juices of the chicken. The result? A burst of flavor in every bite. So, next time you’re craving a delicious and easy meal, give these air fryer chicken thighs a try....

And since I had some extra ricotta cheese hanging around, I decided to use my favorite flour and make this Italian lemon ricotta almond cake as a new addition to the collection. Ingredients The ingredients for Italian almond ricotta cake are what you would typically find in flourless dessert recipes. Gather together unsalted butter, organic cane sugar, eggs, whole milk ricotta, lemon zest and juice, vanilla extract, almond extract, almond flour, sea salt, sliced almonds, and (optional) confectioner’s sugar....

If you were to ask me what is the number one thing I learned about creating recipes in the last 10 years of blogging about food, my answer would be that for your recipes to taste amazing, you need to balance four things: Salt, acid, fat, and sugar. This apple salad recipe is the epitome of this concept. Think about it for a second. Almost every dish starts with (sweet) onions, sautéed in (fatty) oil, and then later enhanced with some sort of an acidic ingredient like tomatoes, vinegar, citrus, or cultured dairy like yogurt or sour cream....

on May 01, 2022, Updated Jul 27, 2024 Why You’ll Love Banitsa If you love flaky, buttery, stuffed pastries, you will love this Banitsa, which is stuffed in a tangy and salty feta and yogurt mixture, similar to burek and tiropita. Phyllo dough is an incredible ingredient, which you can find in the freezer aisle in most grocery stores; it’s the ultimate hack for making a quick and easy pastry at home....

No sugar is added to this naturally sweet cantaloupe yogurt smoothie, making it a refreshing (and healthy!) treat to have first thing in the morning or even for dessert.You can make this cantaloupe shake recipe for nearly any special diet. Anyone who follows a vegan, gluten-free, or even dairy-free diet can enjoy this tasty drink—alongside my Mango Tumeric Smoothie or any one of my other Turmeric Smoothies, of course.Needing only 5 ingredients and less than 10 minutes, this beginner-friendly drink is one of the most effortless cantaloupe smoothie ideas out there....

This “Cauliflower Risotto” recipe is a continuation of my mission of learning about ingredients that are considered as “superfoods”. My goal here is to understand their benefits, how to use them to create healthy recipes, and share them with you here on my blog. Before I continue, I must confess that I did not expect this dish to turn out as creamy and delicious as it did. Prior to eating this, I have never, knowingly, had nutritional yeast, miso paste, and tahini together in a dish....

on Nov 20, 2022, Updated Mar 02, 2024 Why You’ll Love Chicken Bake Cups These Chicken Bake Cups have all the incredible components of sushi—steamed rice seasoned with rice vinegar, salty strips of nori (aka seaweed), and spicy mayo—wrapped up into delicious, individual-size parcels. All you need is a muffin tin to form these delectable bites; no sushi-rolling technique is necessary. How to Prepare Chicken Bake Cups 🐔 Cut chicken into small cubes of roughly equal size....

This ice cream recipe was supposed to be published on National Ice Cream Day, which was on Sunday. I had written a fun and cheerful post about how much I love cashew-based ice cream and scheduled it to go live on the blog early in the morning. But then, on Friday night the coup happened in Turkey. I spent the whole weekend reading and watching the devastating news. Needless to say, I am very worried about what is to come for my country and its people....

on Dec 29, 2022, Updated Oct 28, 2023 Why You’ll Love Creamy Dill Pickle Soup The garlicky dill 🥒 pickles in combination with the potatoes make this recipe one of the tastiest I have ever had. It’s creamy, comforting, and everything you want in a meal. Serve it with fresh crusty 🥖bread, and live your best life. This dill pickle soup has hints of sour and savory, as kiszone ogórki, also known as pickled cucumbers, are combined with a flavorful broth, typically made from 🐓 chicken or 🐷 pork....

on Oct 01, 2021, Updated May 14, 2024 Why You’ll Love Easy Bagel Recipe Would you believe that this Easy Bagel Recipe 🥯 only took me 5 minutes to whip up? PLUS, it only uses just 5 ingredients and bakes in under 30 minutes. It’s such an easy recipe, but it still tastes amazing. This is a healthified bagel recipe that’s still fluffy and satisfying the way a good bagel should be....

on Sep 22, 2023 Why You’ll Love Chicken Fajitas Chicken 🐔 fajitas are always on rotation and for good reason. This recipe is packed with flavor, combining marinated chicken, caramelized veggies, and a blend of spices that will make you salivate with each bite. Fajitas are so customizable, letting you tailor the spiciness, toppings, and tortilla choices to your liking. This is a quick and easy meal to prepare, promising a restaurant-quality dinner in no time, with minimal prep and cooking....

on Oct 19, 2021, Updated Jun 12, 2024 Why You’ll Love Fasolakia Come late summer, try to get your hands on fresh yellow beans (sometimes called wax beans), which are green bean’s superior cousin 🙌. Stew them in a pot alongside tomato sauce, garlic, dill, and oregano for the most velvety, flavorful stew. This dish is nutritious, comforting, and easy to put together. This recipe is all about simple, seasonal ingredients, so seek out the best quality produce you can find, then sit back and let the slow-cooking work its magic 🪄....

on Dec 03, 2022, Updated Jun 30, 2024 Why You’ll Love Feta Cheese Olives If you’re bored of the same appetizers at every 🪩 party, these Feta Cheese Olives will flip the switch. You can use any 🫒 olives you love for this recipe, just make sure that they’re pitted and have a wide opening so it’s easy to add the feta. This appy is truly a special bite. The olives are briny and salty with a bit of a kick from the 🌶️ chili flakes that I absolutely love....

on Jul 18, 2023, Updated Jul 11, 2024 Why You’ll Love This Fruit Compote Recipe My traditional Fruit Compote Recipe is a beloved Eastern European staple, so I know that you’ll love it, too. This is a simple and delicious way to savor the best of summer fruits while enjoying a thirst-quenching drink on a ☀️ hot day. In just 30 minutes you can make a huge batch of juice to keep in your fridge for the week....

on Feb 22, 2023, Updated Aug 13, 2024 Why You’ll Love This Healthy Sandwich Bread This Healthy Sandwich Bread is perfect for anyone who lives a dairy-free or gluten-free lifestyle but still would love to enjoy a nice 🥪 sandwich! This bread is soft and has a beautiful tender crumb. This bread holds up well to a variety of sandwich fillings and is also delicious with just a smear of butter or a 🥜 nut butter....