Looking for a simple appetizer to impress your guests? Try cucumber bites topped with guacamole! These cucumber canapés never last very long and no one minds that they’re healthy too! You don’t need to wait for your next party to try them though. I eat these cucumber bites a few times a week for a quick and easy snack. Cucumber rounds are lovely and crisp and the flavour complements guac so well....
About Banana Muffins Banana muffins turn out moist, tender, soft and have a lovely banana cinnamon flavor with just the right amount of choco chips. What do you do with all the overripe bananas? I hate to thrash them so they get a chance to flavor up our cakes, muffins, cupcakes and sometimes they end up in a halwa. These banana muffins are a perfect way to use up overripe bananas....
Appetizers are a must at every party! We love this caponata because it’s easy to prepare. If you also love dishes like that, you should also try our Warm Lentil Salad, Seven Layer Mediterranean Dip, Muhammara and Baba Ghanoush. An easy eggplant antipasto! It took me a long time to like eggplant. And, to be honest, to this day it is not something I love. Unless it is eggplant caponata!...
Who doesn’t love hot chocolate, am I right? Especially on a cold winter morning, this luscious, decadent, and warming beverage is the epitome of coziness. I’m biased towards hot chocolate. Yes, it’s more commonly consumed during cold seasons, but I just love it so much that I crave it even in summer! I take my cocoa game seriously, which is why I always stick to this recipe whenever my taste buds start to yearn....
Are you a get dressed up or a stay in your pajamas all day type of person for Christmas day? While I will typically never say no to getting dressed up and going out, Christmas mornings, in my opinion, are MADE for fleece-lined leggings, a fluffy robe, and cozy socks (and a mug of Crockpot Hot Chocolate or Mulled Wine). I’ll leave the dressing up to the pan of cinnamon rolls I’m serving for Christmas brunch because they’re not your average cinnamon rolls, they’re gingerbread cinnamon rolls with the BEST cinnamon-spiced cream cheese frosting....
Even if you are intimidated to cook fish (I was for years!) or intimidated to use the grill (yep, I was scared of that too), this grilled salmon recipe is foolproof. I’ve included all the best tips for how to grill salmon, ways to flavor salmon, what to serve with salmon, and more! This post is your grilled salmon toolkit. This recipe is based on my go-to Baked Salmon In Foil....
I know everyone has an opinion on what makes the best potato salad, and (I might be in the minority on this) I think most of them are wrong. With the exception of vinaigrette-based potato salads and Pesto Potato Salad, just above every potato salad I’ve tried has been drowned in mayo, the texture is monotone and mushy, and the taste beyond bland. I would wonder why we even bother with potato salad, except that it doesn’t quite feel like a real summer cookout without one (or without a 7 Layer Salad)....
Packed with whole-grain goodness in the form of oatmeal and happy-life goodness in the form of warm fall spices and dark chocolate chips, these healthy pumpkin oatmeal cookies belong in your cache of repeat-worthy fall desserts (right aside Sweet Potato Cookies). Every fall, I feel a moment of hesitation around the inaugural can of pumpkin. The weather is usually still fairly warm, and I worry that I’m rushing sweater weather....
What this lady should do to make proper, non-cheating Turkey Bolognese: Painstakingly chop all vegetables (carrots, onions, celery, garlic).Simmer the sauce on the stove for a minimum of two hours, all day if you are going for bonafide nonna status.Make the pasta from scratch.Use heavy cream.Use some wine in the sauce. Drink the rest with dinner. Oh, and she probably shouldn’t be using turkey. What this lady actually did:...
Love classic sandwiches? Make sure to also check out my Bacon Egg and Cheese, Croque Monsieur and Muffuletta. You know that corned beef I shared last week? Here it is! In Reuben sandwich form. I bet you saw that coming, didn’t you? Because who in their right mind would go through the trouble of making corned beef and not save some to make the ultimate corned beef sandwich? But who invented the Reuben?...
Intermittent fasting is one of the most popular dieting trends in the last several years, including intermittent fasting on keto. However, much like the keto diet itself, intermittent fasting for beginners can be difficult to understand and carry out correctly. This guide will tell you everything you need to know: how to intermittent fast, intermittent fasting benefits, and how it aligns with a low carb lifestyle so you can enjoy everything this way of eating has to offer....
Do you need to a little extra help to convince your family to eat their veggies? I hear you! And I’d suggest this low carb keto brussels sprouts recipe. Cheese, bacon, and packed with vegetables? This brussels sprout casserole with bacon fits the bill even for picky eaters. We’re topping roasted brussels sprouts (already yummy!) with a cheesy sauce with bacon… and if anyone needed convincing, they won’t after trying this!...
One of my favorite quick restaurant meals is a burrito bowl from Chipotle, minus the rice and beans. This healthy keto burrito bowl recipe is a homemade version of that, but I swapped in thinly sliced steak for the meat and used cilantro lime cauliflower rice instead of no rice at all. To make it faster and easier, I also used sliced avocado instead of the guac I usually get at Chipotle, but feel free to make guacamole if you prefer....
You know those times when you’re looking for a make-ahead lunch that you can prep ahead, and they don’t require any heat or prep after that? This easy deviled ham salad recipe is your answer! It’s easy. (As in, it takes just 10 minutes to make, it’s just a few common ingredients, and it’s packed with so many flavors.) Besides, keto ham salad is the perfect way to use up leftover ham from the holidays (or anytime)....
This keto ramen recipe is just like a classic ramen noodle bowl, but made healthy! I have a recipe for spaghetti squash ramen in my Easy Keto Cookbook, but this version uses shirataki noodles instead, which taste more authentic. Both versions are delicious, though, and I have several other options for keto ramen noodles below, so you can choose which you like best. If you like Asian dishes like keto beef and broccoli, this soup is a whole new way to explore these classic flavors!...
This post is sponsored by ChocZero. All opinions are my own and I only share products I personally love. Thanks for supporting the brands that make this site possible! When you’re feeling snack-y but you don’t know quite what you want… Sweet? Salty? Crunchy? Fruity? Low carb keto trail mix to the rescue! It’s full of comforting flavors (hi, chocolate!), but also full of nutritious ingredients (hi, nuts!) that will keep you satisfied until your next meal....
Both are steam cooked & tempered. Due to the inclusion of rice, dhokla looks pale & lighter in color. But khaman is well-known as khaman dhokla across other regions & is popular on the restaurant menus. It is pretty much served in eateries, cafes & street stalls as a snack. About Dhokla Dhokla is a steamed savory cake made with fermented batter of lentils and rice. The batter is steamed to a cake in a mould....
Khara bath tastes good on its own. But it is usually served with coriander Coconut chutney. The key to making a good khara bath lies in the spice powder used. Rava bath served in each tiffin center has a distinct flavor & taste as each one uses their own unique masala powder. To make khara bath I have used homemade vangi bath powder that I shared on my Vangi bath post....
Beef soup Kharcho is a traditional dish of the Republic of Georgia and is known well outside of Georgia itself. There is a good reason for that – the soup is exceptionally delicious and has a characteristic rich flavor thanks to the spice mix that goes in it. This soup is traditionally made of fatty cuts of beef – chuck or brisket. As a result, the soup is rich and comforting....
I do not pack anything that has been prepared with egg or meat, since the food is stored for several hours before consumption. Egg and meat are supposed to be eaten within 2 hours of preparing. I have put together some of my recipes that are good for lunch boxes, all these are mostly Indian that can be made in less than an hour. I personally do not prefer pasta and noodles in kids’ school box....
