For the Dressing: Fresh lime juice Lime zest Garlic: You’ll need one fresh garlic clove to give this dressing a delectably bold, complex finish. After peeling your garlic, press or finely mince it to ensure it thoroughly and evenly infuses the mixture. Olive oil Seasoning: I use a savory, earthy mix of ground cumin, kosher salt, and black pepper to season this simple corn and bean salad recipe. If preferred, a pinch of chili powder can also be added....

I still remember scrolling through her recipes and beautiful photographs and thinking to myself that she has a great deal of knowledge of cooking. Her recipes were written in a way that was easy to understand with tips that would guide the home cook along the process. Later, when I found out that she was a culinary graduate it all made sense: She knew what she was talking about....

on Aug 29, 2022, Updated Mar 21, 2024 Why You’ll Love Burrata Tomato Peach Salad This salad is so simple to throw together, but so fresh and flavorful! It looks sensational: super elegant and sophisticated but big on flavours, colours and textures. This dish is a party pleaser and the best way to use up those garden-fresh tomatoes and bumper crop of summer 🍑 peaches. How to Prepare Burrata Tomato Peach Salad 💦 First, wash and dry the tomatoes and peaches....

Like my Chopped Asparagus Salad, Spring Mix Salad and Avocado Quinoa Salad, it is one of those colorful salads that is bursting with crunchy, sweet vegetables that celebrate the season. Finish it off with sliced almonds and salty Parmesan cheese, and you have a meal-worthy yet light salad recipe that is sure to please. Why You Should Make This Recipe Not all salads are created equal. However, I believe, in addition to being visually impressive, this Boston Butter Lettuce Salad is one of the best salad recipes out there because it is:...

on Nov 12, 2022, Updated Dec 10, 2023 Why You’ll Love This Creamy Tuna Pasta The tuna is cooked to golden perfection in a mix of butter and olive oil and complements the al-dente pasta beautifully. This recipe is a great option for a regular weeknight, as it comes together quickly, or you can use it for special occasions such as my family does on 🎄 Christmas Eve. A bit of pepper adds a nice 🔥 kick, and using the starchy pasta water makes the dish so creamy....

on Jul 08, 2022, Updated Apr 26, 2024 Having moved to 🇨🇦 Canada and experienced traditional pancakes for the first time, I can confidently say that while I appreciate pancakes on occasion, my heart ❤️ will always belong to crepes. With just a few simple ingredients whisked together, anyone can create the perfect crepe with this Easy Crepe Recipe. Join me in celebrating the joy of crepes and share your favorite crepe memories and fillings in the comments below....

Olive oil: Olive oil is a classic choice for sauteing this recipe’s veggies. However, you can use any other neutral-flavored oil—such as avocado oil—if you prefer a different cooking base. Yellow Onion Bell peppers: Most recipes for ratatouille achieve their vibrant presentation by using a colorful assortment of bell peppers. I used a combination of red and yellow peppers, but any color would work. Tomato paste Fresh garlic cloves Eggplant: Of all the eggplant varieties available, I prefer globe eggplants due to their versatility and year-round availability at most U....

For the pasta: Any type of pasta would work for this recipe. I used linguine, but any other long or short pasta would also work. To make the Italian green pasta sauce: Gather fresh baby spinach, parmesan cheese, garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and olive oil. How to Make Green Pasta Sauce? I think we can all agree that homemade healthy pasta sauce is always the better option compared to its store-bought version....

on May 24, 2021, Updated Jun 14, 2024 Why You’ll Love This Guacamole Recipe This is a perfectly simple guacamole, with endless options for customizing. You can’t go wrong with a big bowl of this perfect dip: creamy avocado gets brightened with zesty lime and fiery chile 🌶. Tomatoes, cilantro, and onion are all optional…after all, this is the Modern Nonna version. Pour yourself an ice-cold beverage 🍹, open a bag of tortilla chips, and enjoy this perfect guacamole 😎....

on Jan 26, 2024 Why You’ll Love Healthy Carrot Cake Muffins Moist, fluffy and perfectly sweet muffins topped with a smooth, velvety cream cheese frosting – I mean, what’s there not to love 😍? Whether you plan to enjoy these muffins for breakfast, as a snack or when you crave something sweet sans the post-treat guilt, these Healthy Carrot Cake Muffins won’t disappoint. Not to mention, these muffins only take 10 minutes to prepare and are super versatile....

Looking at the pictures you might not think so (and even feel intimidated), but I assure you, after reading this post with all my tips and tricks and watching the video I made on making Challah from scratch, you will succeed in making this Jewish braided bread in your very own kitchen, even if this is your first time. What is Challah bread? Challah is a traditional Jewish yeast-risen egg bread served on Shabbath or throughout the year on Jewish religious holidays....

This morning, I poured myself a cup of coffee, went out to the balcony, and drank it with my favorite breakfast in the world, Oatmeal with Almond Milk and Chia Seeds. Lately, I am having my breakfast out in the balcony. In a way, I want to make sure that I can soak it all in. Because I know that one day, when our assignment on this island is completed, I will not be able to have breakfast in my balcony in the middle of January....

Come to find out, a new cupcake store was open. A cupcake store that supposedly sells the most delicious and beautifully decorated cupcakes. Though I had no intention of eating cupcakes, I was intrigued. I first went to a Starbuck’s nearby, grabbed my usual dark roast black coffee, and then got in line. The list of options was long with fancy names, ranging from “Brown Sugar Praline” to “Belgian Light Chocolate” to “Lemon Meringue”....

on Oct 03, 2022, Updated Nov 16, 2023 With its vibrant orange hues and a subtle nutty flavor, delicata squash captures the essence of the season 🍁. Whether you’re looking for a delicious side dish or a comforting vegetable main course, this recipe will elevate your experience with its mouthwatering combination of flavors and textures. Why You’ll Love This Roasted Delicata Squash Recipe The simplicity of this squash recipe is truly its best feature....

And if you want to learn more about oats, check out Steel Cut Oats vs. Rolled Oats, too. What are Rolled Oats, and How are They Made? Regular Rolled Oats, also referred to as Old-Fashioned Oats, Regular Oats, and Large Flake Oats, start out as whole oat groats with their husks (outer shell) still intact. Once the husk is removed, the oats are steamed, then rolled flat with heavy steel rollers (hence the name rolled oats), and dried in a kiln (thermally insulated chamber)....

This post has been sponsored by the Dannon Company and The J.M. Smucker Company. As always, all thoughts and opinions are mine. It has probably been over 4 years since I switched from regular milk to almond milk (and have been making almond milk at home now) with the hopes of limiting the intake of animal products in my diet. It was an easy switch for me as they both have a similar consistency and look....

Yogurt is such a perfect complement to so many foods, so trust us when we say the yogurt recipes don’t stop here. If you’re like us and love the classic combo of yogurt and fruit, you’ll love this Yogurt Chia Pudding, Frozen Yogurt Bark & my go-to Yogurt Dip for Fruit! How to Turn Plain Yogurt into Vanilla Yogurt You can whip up this delicious recipe in no time! Simply:...

If you have been following Foolproof Living for a while, you know that I have been very intentional about sharing recipes made with unrefined sugars. This was a decision that I made back in 2016, simply because I wanted to learn to bake in a healthier way. The problem was that I had very little idea about baking without the use of conventional ingredients like all-purpose flour and granulated sugar....

Warm Goat Cheese Dip: No one can resist goat cheese’s rich, earthy taste. Mixed with cream cheese, Parmesan, and chives, this effortless dip will be a guaranteed hit. Check out my favorite goat cheese recipes for even more tasty snack ideas. Bread Dipping Oil: This five-minute recipe explodes with garden-fresh flavor. Fresh herbs, dried spices, garlic, fresh lemon juice, and olive oil come together for a crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for a casual Friendsgiving menu....

on Jul 18, 2023, Updated Jul 11, 2024 Why You’ll Love This Affogato Recipe This Italian Affogato recipe is simplicity at its best, and really, there’s nothing better. The word “affogato” means “drowned” in Italian, perfectly describing the way a shot of hot espresso cascades over a scoop of creamy gelato, creating a delightful contrast of temperatures and textures. This is a perfect after-dinner 😋 treat for one, but elegant enough to serve to guests who will marvel at the simple indulgence that comes together in mere minutes....