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on Aug 23, 2023, Updated Nov 15, 2023 Tips for The Perfect Lemon Ricotta Pancakes Ricotta cheese or cottage cheese (you pick, based on your preference) and eggs make this recipe super moist and protein-rich. Additionally, lemon zest 🍋 and lemon extract add the perfect brightness, which complements the ricotta so well. A bit of oat flour binds everything together. But, before you add “oat flour” to your grocery list 📝, remember that you can make your own by pulsing dried oats in a food processor until a powder-like flour forms....

The first post of the series is How To Cook Wild Rice recipe. Below, in addition to providing you step by step instructions on how to cook it on stovetop, rice cooker, microwave, I will answer some of the questions that I had when I first started cooking wild rice. You will also learn about my go-to water to wild rice ratio for each cooking method as well as my favorite seasoning and flavoring suggestions....

Massaging kale for salad makes the vegetable more palatable by releasing its bitter compounds and—as a result—making the kale less bitter. This simple process breaks down the vegetable’s fibrous texture, making it more tender, easier to chew, and more digestible. Ingredients To prepare raw kale for massaging, you’ll need three simple ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, kale, and if desired, kosher salt (or sea salt). It is optional, but if you want, you can add in a squeeze of lemon juice as well....

I think we can all agree a plate of roasted butternut squash cubes is one of the easiest side dishes you can serve during the fall. Plus, cooking butternut squash doesn’t require a lot of time and effort, making it an ideal candidate for easy recipes. Whether you are looking for a nutritious side dish for your Thanksgiving menu, to embrace this seasonal vegetable, or to meal prep a healthy, hearty lunch using oven-roasted butternut squash, this straightforward recipe is a good one to add to your collection of fall recipes....

on Mar 02, 2022, Updated Apr 10, 2024 Why You’ll Love the Julia Roberts Salad You’ll love this Julia Roberts Salad because it’s packed with tasty and nutritious ingredients that make every bite delicious. The crispy Brussels sprouts, savory pancetta or 🥓 bacon, and creamy poached egg create a satisfying mix of flavors and textures. Plus, the toasted pistachios add a nice crunch, and the 🍋 lemony vinaigrette ties everything together perfectly....

For her, having Turkish coffee was almost a daily ritual that had to be done with friends and family. More than anything, it was a way to celebrate her friendships and show gratitude to the ones she loved. Though she worked most of her life, on those rare days when she was home, she would invite her friends over for coffee in the morning. Prior to their arrival, she would make me set up two trays: the first one with Turkish coffee cups and the second one with water glasses....

on Oct 23, 2021, Updated Jun 27, 2024 Why You’ll Love This Meatball Soup Recipe This Meatball Soup Recipe is warm, comforting and so satisfying on a cold day. It uses simple, humble ingredients that are filling, nutritious and delicious. It will take a bit of time to 🌀 roll out all the meatballs, but the results are so worth it. The meatballs are bite-sized and so tender and juicy, the perfect pairing for the hearty 🥕 veggies....

on Dec 30, 2022, Updated Dec 21, 2023 Why You’ll Love Olivier Salad The secret to the best Olivier Salad is finely chopping every single ingredient so you have to be patient as this recipe is a labor of ❤️ love. This salad is not to be rushed as the ✨ magic is in the chop so take your time and enjoy the process. The creaminess of this salad is to die for....

With apples currently being in abundance, I knew it was about time to share a recipe for a paleo apple cake recipe made with almond flour. I mean who can say no to cinnamon and apple smells filling up the whole house. Am I right? So here I am with a deliciously moist, minimally sweetened, dairy-free, and gluten-free almond flour apple cake recipe that is easy to make and truly delicious....

on Nov 12, 2022, Updated Dec 01, 2023 Why You’ll Love Puff Pastry Cookies You’re going to love incorporating these into your family holiday 🎄 traditions. These puff pastry cookies are the real deal – flaky, 🧈 buttery, and sweet, hitting all the right spots for a perfect puff pastry dessert. And guess what? They’re just two ingredients! You know me, I’m keeping it so, so simple for you. It’s all the goodness you dream of without spending hours in the kitchen – so you can live your best life....

This cucumber tomato mozzarella basil salad is as easy as it is flavorful. Drizzled with my Lemon Balsamic Vinaigrette, it is the perfect healthy salad that you can make in about 10 minutes. If you’d use any excuse to serve Caprese-inspired dishes like this, look no further! Mouths will water over my other fresh tomato salads: Burrata Caprese, Tomato White Bean Salad, Tabbouleh with Quinoa, and my Tomato Galette Recipe....

on Jul 26, 2022, Updated May 07, 2024 Why You’ll Love Watermelon Mango Salsa This Watermelon Mango Salsa will have your tastebuds 💃 dancing. Fruit salsas are so versatile and you can practically sub out all of the ingredients for anything you have on hand or enjoy the most. Any delicious fruit will work here, such as strawberries, peaches or pineapple so have fun experimenting! This recipe is also really easy to scale up to serve a crowd or to keep in the fridge for a snack all week long....

on Aug 15, 2023, Updated Jun 13, 2024 The first time I made my own version of the viral shaved fruit ice, was in the form of Frozen Peaches and Cream. While it was delicious and a total success, I learned that grating frozen fruit by hand on a zester makes for very cold fingers 🥶. Now I use a rotary grater to spare myself from numb fingers and produce snow-cone-like results in seconds 🍧....

This basic recipe only takes 4 ingredients and 5 minutes to make, making it the ultimate beginner-level recipe. Gluten-free, low-carb, and vegan, this healthy recipe tastes as good as it is good for you. This avocado-based dish packs a ton of essential nutrients, such as vitamin B6, healthy fats, and potassium. This mild guacamole recipe is kid-friendly since it doesn’t have any spicy jalapeño or large chunks of onion. However, it’s easy to jazz up with other zesty, fresh, and spicy ingredients....

Ingredients For Air Fryer Green Beans Just a few ingredients go into this easy recipe for air fryer green beans: Fresh green beans or string beans Olive Oil A little salt Some black pepper How to Make this Recipe How to Store Leftovers Storage: Store your green beans in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Reheat in the air fryer or oven, or just eat them straight away—they make a delicious snack right out of the fridge....

on Oct 25, 2024, Updated Nov 06, 2024 Why You’ll Love My Bean Stew Warm, comforting, filling bean stew in 30 minutes? I got you! 👊 What makes this recipe “lazy” is the use of canned beans, which require nothing more than a can opener, instead of traditional dried beans, which need to be soaked overnight. This is a perfect meal, which happens to be vegetarian, but you can also bulk it up with sausage, kielbasa, pork chops, or ribs....

Regardless of the method you use, it is easy to flavor and incorporates in salads, just like I did it in this Black Rice Salad recipe. Also referred to as Emperor’s rice, forbidden rice or purple rice, it offers many health benefits and is packed with antioxidant properties. Not to mention, black rice contains more fiber, iron, and protein than regular brown rice or white rice. If you are a fan of salads made with grains like this one, try my other reader favorites like Wild Rice Salad, Turkish Bulgur Salad, and Mediterranean Quinoa Salad all of which are just as creative and delicious as this cold black rice salad recipe....

on Feb 18, 2023, Updated Jul 09, 2024 Why You’ll Love Carrot Cake My Carrot Cake recipe is easy to prepare, incredibly moist, and not too sweet. Cinnamon and nutmeg spice up the batter, evoking cozy autumnal feelings 🍂. Freshly grated carrots brighten up the flavor and transform the cake a beautiful orange color 🧡. Chopped walnuts add an unexpected crunch and added nutrition. Everything comes together in one bowl and bakes up in a loaf tin, for easy snackable slices 😉....

on Nov 08, 2021, Updated Sep 04, 2024 Why You’ll Love Chocolate Oatmeal Cake You’re going to love this Chocolate Oatmeal Cake because it’s the perfect blend of indulgence and nutrition. It satisfies your sweet 😋 tooth with rich cocoa and a delicious 🍫 hazelnut spread, while the rolled oats, protein powder, and almond milk keep it wholesome and satisfying. Plus, it’s incredibly easy to make — just blend, bake, and enjoy!...

This Thai Quinoa Salad recipe, packed with good-for-you and colorful veggies and a delicious peanut sauce, is the newest addition to the collection. This crunchy Thai Quinoa Salad recipe is made with my all-time favorite creamy vegan Thai salad dressing, Sesame Ginger Dressing, fluffy quinoa, and fresh veggies. In my humble opinion, this hearty salad is addictive, but in a good way. Packed with a ton of everyday vegetables and topped off with roasted nuts (including but not limited to cashews, almonds, and peanuts), it is wholesome, vegan, and gluten-free....