How to Trim Zucchini? The key to proper zucchini meal prep is ensuring your veggies are clean, unblemished, and fresh before slicing them. In just two simple steps, you can transform this summer vegetable into dozens of low-carb meals, from a hearty stew to a savory stir-fry. Do You Peel Zucchini Before Slicing? It’s completely up to your preference when deciding whether or not to peel your zucchini before cutting. I personally like to keep the skin on before chopping....

One reader asked, “Do I need to rinse quinoa before cooking even if the packaging says it is pre-washed?” Another one asked, “How can I rinse quinoa if I don’t have a fine-mesh strainer?” And another one wanted to know if it was a good idea to soak before cooking. Regardless of your level of cooking, I think these are important questions and they should be answered. So in today’s post, we are going back to basics and covering everything you need to know about rinsing quinoa....

We are big fans of Ina Garten, so if you love Ina Garten recipes as much as we do, be sure to make her Pot Roast, Chicken Stock, and Butternut Squash Salad. If you make many Ina Garten bread recipes, keep in mind that this is her Irish Soda Bread with orange zest and currents, which is not the same as her Guinness Bread. That recipe is more of a brown bread and includes Guinness beer....

on Sep 12, 2022, Updated May 13, 2024 Traditions are extremely important to me and in Bulgaria we have been preserving and canning food for as long as I can remember, but without the fancy machines! I know every family makes sauce differently depending on the region, so let me know how you make yours in the ⌨️ comments and share your tips! This sauce is what I use in every single one of my recipes and the most requested tutorial over the years....

on Apr 12, 2024 Also known as Morchovka, this dish has a fascinating history, dating back to around the 1930s. It was during this time that Korean refugees in the former Soviet Union found unique ways to recreate the food of their homeland, using improvised ingredients. Morchovka (which loosely translated in Russian means “Korean Carrots”), was meant to replicate crunchy, sour, spicy kimchi; carrots took the place of Napa cabbage and this incredible cultural fusion dish was born....

on May 10, 2022, Updated Aug 12, 2024 Why You’ll Love This Lime Chicken Recipe This 🍋‍🟩 Lime Chicken Recipe only takes a few minutes to prepare, making it perfect for weeknight meals or meal prep. PLUS, it can be made in the oven or in an air fryer, the option is yours. The magic happens by cooking the chicken under the oven’s 🔥 broiler for just a few minutes at the end....

on Feb 07, 2022, Updated Feb 14, 2024 Why You’ll Love This Mango Salad If you’re a mango lover, you’re in for a treat because this salad has not one, but two doses of mango goodness 🥭- one in the salad itself and another in the dressing. Speaking of the dressing, it’s a thing of beauty! Sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy, the dressing is a concoction of blended mango, white balsamic, honey Dijon, and jalapeño....

Day after day, I have been making these delicious AND healthy dishes like Cauliflower Risotto, Black Bean and Quinoa Tacos, and Savory Steel-Cut Oats to put in front of him. Over time, he has accepted that it is not a phase and has quietly come to enjoy these meals. While he’s never actually told me this, I think he has even started enjoying them more than the typical American comfort food type of dishes that he grew up eating....

Well, today’s recipe, Roasted Kabocha Squash Soup, comes from Samantha Seneviratne’s Gluten-Free for Good (affiliate link) cookbook. She offers one of the best recipes using this Japanese pumpkin. In my opinion, this is the kind of soup you expect at a nice restaurant. Funny thing, similar to most of my soup recipes on this blog, it is ridiculously easy to make. With the addition of salty miso paste and tangy rice vinegar added at the end, you will be surprised at the pleasant combination of sweet-salty-sour flavors....

Crunchy, colorful, and packed with flavor, much like my other quinoa salad recipes, Quinoa Tabbouleh, Mediterranean Quinoa Salad, Lentil and Quinoa Salad, and Mexican Quinoa, it is packed with healthy ingredients like protein-packed quinoa, black beans, bell peppers, green onions, and cilantro. Similar to my Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad, it’s a wonderful, fresh, and easy quinoa salad recipe that easily feeds a crowd. Served warm or cold, this salad is naturally Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, and with one small adjustment, Vegan, too!...

on Jun 15, 2023, Updated Jul 11, 2024 Why You’ll Love Teriyaki Salmon Skewers These Teriyaki Salmon Skewers are the ultimate summer dish, IMO. They’re light, but still satisfying, healthy but still delicious, and they are full of flavor, but have no added sugar from a bottled sauce. This homemade teriyaki sauce is so versatile too. Make a big batch and use it as a sauce for 🍗 chicken or steak, or you can use it as a stir-fry sauce as well....

Similar to my Ground Turkey Meatloaf and Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie recipe, it is made with ground turkey and a generous amount of fall spices. If you have ever had, Whole Foods’ Turkey Pumpkin Chili you will love this recipe because it is very similar in taste. Now, I know that the list of ingredients is rather long, but if you take a closer look, you will see they are mostly spices and other natural aromatics like onions, peppers, garlic, and ginger....

If you love baking with Almond Flour, you are in for a treat because we have so many almond flour cookie recipes in our archives. Gingerbread Cookies with Almond Flour, Almond Flour Peanut Butter Cookies, and Almond Butter Almond Flour Cookies are just a few to name. Almond flour: Either make your own almond flour or purchase blanched almond flour (affiliate link) from the store or online. If you are in a pinch, an equal amount of almond meal is a great alternative....

on Nov 30, 2022, Updated Dec 13, 2023 Why You’ll Love Antipasti Christmas Wreath This wreath is so fun to make, and will absolutely impress anyone who comes over. If you have ever been around an Italian family, you know that antipasto before the Christmas meal is a must! This recipe is a beautiful and modern way to incorporate that into the 🎄holiday season. How to Prepare Antipasti Christmas Wreath 🍅 Take Holiday bamboo skewers and add ingredients in any desired order (cherry tomato, mini Bocconcini cheese, olive, folded prosciutto, grape)....

Though less traditional, you might also find a layered mixture of chicken and beef shawarma in some Middle Eastern countries. Beef Shawarma Ingredients Selecting the right ingredients is key to making the tastiest homemade shawarma. This ingredient list has everything you need, from the best meat to expert seasoning suggestions. Beef: Flank steak and skirt steak are my favorite meats for shawarma due to their tender consistency and easy marination....

What Is Burrata? Fresh burrata cheese is an Italian cow’s milk cheese with an outer shell of fresh mozzarella wrapped around a soft center of stracciatella (cheese curds and cream). It is similar in taste and appearance to fresh mozzarella cheese but with a creamy center. Originally from Puglia, Italy, at the Castel del Monte in recent years, it has become a global sensation around the world. Ingredients Burrata cheese Caprese salad is a cinch to make and requires just a few key ingredients from the grocery store or farmer’s market....

Compound butter, in the simplest terms, is butter that has been flavored with additional ingredients. Mixing room-temperature butter with flavoring agents like fresh herbs, ground spices, and garlic makes it easy to flavor and helps spread it all over the turkey meat. This is exactly what we use in our Roasted Turkey Breast with Gravy. Coating a turkey with butter, both underneath and on top of the skin is the best way to add extra flavor....

on Jan 06, 2022, Updated Nov 13, 2023 Why You’ll Love These Egg-White Bites You’re going to fall in love with my Copycat Starbucks Bell Pepper Egg-White Bites—they’re simple, clean, and incredibly tasty. Enjoy the easy preparation, the healthier ingredients, and the variety of flavors. With a fluffy texture from cottage cheese and a clever sous-vide hack, these bites are perfect 👌 for quick breakfasts or fast meal prep....

If you’re not in the mood for soup but still want to use your fresh zucchini from your kitchen garden, check out some of my other zucchini recipes, such as Zucchini Shrimp Scampi, Zucchini Noodles, Baked Zucchini Fritters, or Paleo Zucchini Bread with Almond Flour. During the summer months, when I have so much zucchini to use these are the recipes I make. Why I Love This Recipe: The wonderful thing about this easy soup is that it is so versatile....

on Mar 13, 2022, Updated Jun 04, 2024 Why You’ll Love Creamy Cauliflower This Creamy Cauliflower recipe is so full of big, beautiful flavors, that it’s a total winner for a weeknight. The colors and textures are equally fantastic. Serve it over 🍚 rice, add tofu or chicken, and you have yourself a full meal. I was inspired by the flavors and techniques of Indian and Thai cuisines, but feel free to add the spices that your family loves....