Here’s an easy side dish that’s as tasty as it is versatile: Israeli couscous, aka pearl couscous! These tiny balls of pasta have a delightfully chewy texture and take just 10 minutes to cook. Toss the couscous with olive oil and lemon, and it’s a quick side that pairs with just about anything. Or, use it in a grain bowl or toss with vegetables as a fresh Israeli couscous salad....

Let’s be honest: for many of us, cooking at home requires a complete lifestyle change. Alex and I like to talk about how simple cooking at home is — and it is, truly. A few basic skills like chopping an onion and mincing garlic can go a long way. But for those of us who didn’t grow up cooking (like me!), the hardest part is the lifestyle change. Nourishing food doesn’t just jump onto your plate....

Victoria is right about the flour. Most flour sold in the US if All-Purpose, so it works better for quick breads, cakes and such. For any yeast bread, a flour with the higher gluten/protein works best and you can find it as Baker’s Flour if there isn’t an Indian market in your area. In the US they now make Jalapeno (Monterey) Jack cheese, also called Hot Pepper Jack. They make (but in small amounts) Colby-Jack Pepper Cheese, Havarti Pepper cheese as well as a cheddar with peppers....

Need more fun keto chicken recipes? Try my keto chicken wings, keto chicken tenders, and keto buffalo chicken dip next. Breaded chicken should be its own food group. Don’t get me wrong—classic grilled or air fryer chicken breast is delicious, but once you add breading to chicken, you’re speaking a totally different language. Classic chicken nuggets use copious amounts of breading and hidden sugar, but my keto chicken nuggets are infinitely crispier, juicier, and more flavorful…just sans carbs....

Need more keto pie recipes? Try my keto apple pie, keto key lime pie, and keto Boston cream pie next. When everyone eagerly reaches for chocolate desserts, you better believe I’m holding out for the lemon desserts…especially if there’s meringue involved. For this recipe, I kept the refreshing flavor of my classic lemon meringue pie, just with enough keto substitutions to bring the carb count WAY down. Now, it’s good enough to convince even the most diehard lemon haters!...

Want more keto breakfast recipes? Try my keto breakfast casserole, sous vide egg bites, egg white omelette, and crustless quiche. If there’s one dish that’s easy to make and yet makes you feel fancy, it has to be a quiche. While a traditional quiche is a far cry from being keto-friendly, my low-carb quiche looks, tastes, and smells like the real thing! Why I love this recipe Simple ingredients. You only need five ingredients for the filling, and it’s easy to customize....

Need more low-carb smoothie recipes? Try my keto acai bowl, keto blueberry smoothie, and keto green smoothie next. Few things get me out of bed faster than the promise of a light and refreshing strawberry smoothie. My keto smoothie recipe uses strawberries (my favorite low-carb fruit!) and transforms it into a creamy smoothie. It has the texture and flavor of soft-serve ice cream, but like guilt-free ice cream, that’s actually good for you!...

Ever wonder why many recipes call for kosher salt instead of table salt? When we first started cooking, we assumed they were interchangeable. However as we started to learn more, we found kosher salt is generally preferred by cooks for bringing out the flavor of ingredients. What is kosher salt, and why use it? What is kosher salt? Kosher salt is a coarse, flat grained edible salt without additives. It consists mainly of sodium chloride....

Any recipe that starts with “loaded sweet potato” is a favorite in our house. We make these loaded sweet potato rounds as an appetizer for friends and they always disappear quickly. So we couldn’t resist creating another loaded sweet potato something, especially with football playoffs in swing and the Super Bowl approaching. (How many sports fans do we have out there?) How to make loaded sweet potato skins These potatoes take about 1 ½ to 2 hours to prepare, depending on the size of your potatoes, but it’s time well spent when you taste them!...

There are a few traditional recipes that becomes a regular on our menu in summer. Well, I’m talking about recipes that call for overnight fermentation. And that includes the classic breakfast recipes like dosa (rice and lentil crepes), idli (steamed rice and lentil cakes), and appams (rice pancakes). All these recipes require fermentation of batter which in turn needs the ideal warm weather. Despite the fact that these recipes need a longer prep time, I try to include them in our diet as they are loaded with nutritious ingredients like lentils that are so good for you....

If you’re always on the hunt for new recipes, or if you’re trying to stay organized and avoid takeout, then you’ll love these meal plans. This week, we’re learning how to spatchcock chicken, then we’re making hearty Mediterranean bowls, air fryer salmon bites, venison meatloaf, and last but not least, Szechuan chicken! This week’s meal plan #1 Monday: Spatchcock chicken Tuesday: Mediterranean bowl Wednesday: Air fryer salmon bites Thursday: Venison meatloaf Friday: Szechuan chicken Bonus breakfast: Almond flour pancakes Bonus snack: Chicharrones Bonus dessert: Peanut butter cookie bars Optional sides: Bacon-wrapped asparagus, air fryer baked sweet potatoes, and coconut milk rice....

If you’re always on the hunt for new recipes, or if you’re trying to stay organized and avoid takeout, then you’ll love these meal plans. This week, we’re learning how to expertly pan sear steak, then we’re making stuffed salmon, Tuscan chicken, sous vide pork belly (no sous vide machine needed!), and ending the week with plant-based meatballs. What’s in this meal plan 5 dinner recipes 1 breakfast, 1 snack, and 1 dessert recipe Recipe tips + optional side dishes A printable grocery list...

The humble noodles is, undoubtedly, the perfect base for a quick and delicious stir fry. Noodle stir fries loaded with protein, vegetables and hints of South East Asian sauces is one of my favorite dishes to cook on a busy weeknight. This noodle stir fry, mee goreng, originated in Indonesia is a street food favorite in South East Asian countries. The best part? It takes only 20 minutes to whip up making it one of the best ways to cook noodles with ingredients from your pantry....

Mint Chocolate Chip Cake When it comes to vegan holiday cakes, my favorites include applesauce cake and this easy mint chocolate cake. If there is one flavor combination I could eat for the rest of my life, it would be the peppermint and chocolate one. I’d always choose the mint chocolate chip ice cream, the peppermint creams in the fancy boxed chocolate, and when it came to hot beverages, it was a given that I’d choose a peppermint mocha....

Calling all mushroom lovers! Here’s the meal for you: this Mushroom Pasta with Garlic Butter Sauce! It’s creamy and savory, harnessing the power of lemon, butter and Parmesan cheese. It makes the most of the intense umami of mushrooms: one of the most powerful ingredients in all of cooking. This dish has just the right proportion of ‘shrooms to pasta, so that each bite has a generous pop of flavor....

Banana bread is a kitchen staple, and we’re confident this one needs to make its way into your recipe rotation. This easy banana bread recipe uses just one bowl and common pantry ingredients to make the very best loaf. It bakes up golden, moist, perfectly sweet and scented with a hint of cinnamon. There’s no need for secret ingredients: just ripe bananas and 15 minutes. Here’s how to make banana bread and ideas for how to customize it with mix-ins, glazes, and more!...

It’s no secret that I know my way around chicken, and chicken wings may be my favorite appetizer. Whenever I want an appetizer that’s sure to impress, I always make wings. After all, who doesn’t love them? They’re easy to make, have a crispy texture, and taste great on their own or with a dipping sauce. If you’ve made our lemon pepper, smoked, or garlic parmesan wings, then baking them has to be next on your agenda!...

Here’s how to make your favorite restaurant style scallops at home: easy Pan Seared Scallops! Scallops have a beautiful, mild sweet flavor that’s easy to love: and there’s nothing better than that perfect seared crispy outside. But let’s be straight about it. Scallops are easy to cook, but they’re tricky to get right. It takes a little know how to get that golden brown crust without under cooking or overcooking them....

Prepare the Paneer Filling: Mash one piece of paneer cheese and combine it thoroughly with desiccated coconut, salt, chopped cilantro, and chopped green chili. Spread this mixture evenly over four paneer slices. Carefully top these slices with the remaining four paneer slices to create a sandwich. Cut each sandwich in half and gently press down to secure the filling. Create the Coating: In a separate bowl, whisk cornstarch with 2-3 tablespoons of water until a thick batter forms....

How to Make Papdi Chat To create this mouthwatering delicacy, start by preparing the papdis, the essential base of the dish. Combine all-purpose flour, semolina, carom seeds, and salt in a mixing bowl. Knead the ingredients into a firm dough, adding water gradually. Roll out the dough thinly and cut it into small rounds. Prick the rounds with a fork and deep fry until golden brown and crispy. Drain excess oil and set aside....