Chickpea loaded meals is one of my favorite ways to add more protein to my diet. I’m not sure why, I really love delicious dishes made with this legume, especially on days I want to go meat-free. And again, I always love the idea of turning humble ingredients into a fancy meal. Yes, let’s talk about the simple chickpeas turned into an amazing burger. So simple but so good. To be exact, a vegetarian stunner to adorn your dinner table every weeknight....

In our household, Alex and I eat a lot of tacos. A lot of tacos. It’s probably our most frequent dinner: these 5 minute egg tacos save our nights often. So it’s pretty often that we’re searching for a tasty taco sauce. Meet our perfect match: this easy chipotle sauce! It’s creamy, savory, smoky and spicy: all at once! Drizzle it over tacos or burritos — even a burrito bowl — and it adds so much flavor, you might want to bathe in it....

Here’s an easy, healthy breakfast recipe for weekdays or entertaining guests: Instant Pot oatmeal! We eat quite a bit of oatmeal over here: it’s one of our favorite whole grains. And if you’ve got a pressure cooker, oatmeal is even easier to make. The oats are toasted in butter until fragrant, then mixed with milk and cooked for just 3 minutes. What comes out is the creamiest, tastiest, easiest pressure cooker oatmeal you’ll find!...

Do you love tilapia? Instead of grilling or baking the fillets: here’s a unique way to serve it: Tilapia Fish Tacos! This tender white fish is perfect for Baja-style tacos. You’ll bake it or broil it until it’s flaky with a homemade spice blend, then top with creamy sauce and a crunchy slaw. This is one of our favorite ways to enjoy this lean protein, and it’s always a hit for entertaining or with a crowd....

In need of lunch ideas? Try this easy veggie wrap recipe! Veggie wraps can be bland and boring, but this one is anything but. Fill a tortilla with savory chickpea salad, colorful veggies, and a tasty spread, and you’ve got a lunch that will make everyone jealous! Here’s how to build a veggie wrap that’s full of flavor. Ingredients in this veggie wrap Often veggie wrap recipes can be unsatisfying (we know from experience)....

Got a blender? Got a watermelon? Great: let’s make watermelon juice! Watermelon juice is a tasty way to hydrate. Instead of plain old water, it’s full of nutrients too! You get all the benefits of watermelon from this tasty juice. Sip on it straight as a healthy drink, or use it to make one of our watermelon cocktails. You don’t even need a fancy juicer: a blender does the trick!...

Here’s a new favorite fruity version of our classic margarita that’s perfect for when melon is in season: the Watermelon Margarita! It’s shocking pink, tangy, sweet, a little bit salty…and completely irresistible. Each year that goes by, the more we appreciate seasonality. How special is watermelon when it’s near impossible to get a good one 10 months out of the year? When you get your hands on a perfectly ripe, juicy melon: use it to make these margaritas…stat....

It’s no secret that the delicious scrambled egg is one of the easiest breakfasts you could ever make. And obviously the healthiest way to start your day. I really love whipping up a good egg breakfast just because of the fact that they are healthy and super delicious. Eggs akuri. This recipe is all about Indian style (parsi style to be exact) spiced scrambled eggs that’s super fluffy and made to perfection....

The perfect seasoning can make or break a dish. And in this case, we are talking about the classic Tex- Mex cuisine. The right combination of spices is what makes it so popular and delicious. Fajita seasoning made with an amazing combination of cumin, chili powder, paprika, oregano and cayenne pepper. It’s very similar to taco seasoning mix, but with plenty of ground cumin. How To Make Homemade Fajita Seasoning This seasoning is basically a simple mix of spices that you may already have in your pantry....

Want to make espresso, but don’t want to shell out for an espresso machine? Have we got a method for you: try this French press espresso. Yes it’s possible: and it makes darn good espresso, too. In fact, we were pleasantly surprised with how close it the flavor was to our expensive espresso machine. The best part? French press espresso is ideal for espresso drinks like a latte, cappuccino, macchiato, iced latte, affogato, and more....

Want to add sophistication to your meal? Try a crunchy and refreshing frisee salad! Frisée is a leafy green with a frilly texture and subtly bitter flavor, ideal for adding flair and elegance to salads. This one pairs it with the burst of juicy orange, aged Manchego cheese, and crunchy almonds, covering it all in a zingy white wine vinaigrette. It’s impressive and versatile enough to work with a load of different entrees....

Preparation: Begin by preparing the cauliflower florets. Make sure they are clean and dry before proceeding with the recipe. You can blanch the florets in hot water for a few minutes to soften them slightly, or you can proceed with frying them directly for a crispier texture. Frying the Cauliflower (cauliflower manchurian recipe): In a bowl, prepare a batter using all-purpose flour, cornflour, salt, pepper, ginger, and water. Coat each cauliflower floret in the batter, ensuring they are evenly coated....

Lassi – a drink made of fruits, yogurt and milk – is the Indian version of smoothies. When it comes to the choice of fruits, the possibilities are endless. Imagine your favorite fruit blended with milk and yogurt. You’ll end up with a killer lassi. Traditionally, the common fruit used in lassi is ripe mango. But today, I’m going to tell you about a different version of this delicious drink with grape base....

Believe it or not, coleslaw can be made healthier without compromising the creaminess. Honestly, this popular salad doesn’t have to be calorie-loaded. One thing that makes coleslaw so tasty is the creamy mayo. The undeniable combo of crunchy cabbage and creamy mayo is out-of-this-world. Let’s make it healthier with just one ingredient substitution. Healthier coleslaw. It’s all about the addition of creamy Greek yogurt. About half of mayonnaise is substituted with yogurt delivering that creaminess to the slaw....

What’s the first step in creating a healthier eating plan? In my opinion, cut down on refined sugar. But does that mean avoiding your favorite desserts? Absolutely not. All you need to do is replacing refined sugar with healthier alternatives like honey and molasses. So, if you love desserts, but want to avoid sugar, this healthy gajar halwa recipe is just for you. In this recipe, the classic Indian carrot pudding called gajar halwa or gajrela gets a healthy twist with a little help from the sweet honey....

Love canned tuna recipes? Try my tuna casserole, tuna patties, smoked tuna dip, and tuna croquettes next. What makes my tuna salad recipe healthy are the simple swaps I make without sacrificing flavor. Made with a protein-rich Greek yogurt dressing and plenty of fresh veggies, my version has fewer calories and fat without compromising the classic creaminess or crunch. Why I love this recipe Fantastic flavor. If you love a classic tuna salad, you won’t know the difference....

Love Hennessy and want something new to do with it? Try the Hennessy Margarita! Pairing this classy Cognac with aged tequila, lime and orange liqueur makes a seriously sophisticated drink. In fact, it tastes like a combination of a classic Sidecar and a margarita! Both classic drinks feature citrus, Cognac and Cointreau: which makes for a flavor-packed, nuanced sip. Here’s how to make this tasty drink! What’s in a Hennessy margarita?...

Here’s an easy frozen dessert that will have citrus lovers shouting from the rooftops: homemade Lime Sherbet! Make it homemade with real limes and it’s transcendental: creamy and unbelievably zesty, with a pure flavor that easily trumps any store-bought variety. There’s something about real limes that can’t be beat. This nostalgic recipe is a fun summer treat: and it’s simple to make at home with an ice cream maker. Here’s how!...

Homemade Pop Tarts When it comes to healthy makeovers of unhealthy treats, my favorite recipes to make are Subway cookies, Levain bakery cookies, and these homemade pop tarts. Growing up, I was obsessed with pop tarts. They were a treat snack, something I’d only be allowed once a month. Sometimes, I’d be allowed one for breakfast, although that was short-lived (when my energy would crash soon after!). With so many of us at home now (and with little ones to look after!...

Why boil shrimp when you can cook it on the stove in a flash? Turns out, boiled shrimp is effortless and satisfying, with sweet, briny flesh and a tender, delicate texture. The most popular way to use boiled shrimp is for shrimp cocktail, but you could boil it for any type of preparation. The advantage of boiling? The shrimp keeps well at room temperature, making it perfect to sit out on a platter while entertaining....