Looking for more protein-packed breakfast recipes? Try my protein pancakes, banana protein pancakes, protein overnight oats, and protein bagels. I reckon cinnamon rolls are one of the few foods that need to be enjoyed as is- no lightening up, no healthifying, nada. However, I was curious to see what would happen if I subbed out some of the flour with protein powder in my homemade cinnamon rolls. Well, let’s say that after getting multiple people to taste and test it, I knew I had to share these high-protein cinnamon rolls here....

Love recipes with protein powder? Try my protein brownies, protein banana bread, and protein cookies next. When I have a particularly late workout, the last thing I want to do is whip out the blender to make a protein shake. Wake up my whole family? No, thank you. I’ve been getting creative with new ways to get my protein in. I was recently inspired by a trip to Dunkin Donuts as they had a protein muffin (not as good as my protein muffins), so I thought, what about donuts?...

When the holiday season arrives, it becomes almost impossible to resist the temptation to indulge in festive food. Luckily, I’ve an amazing idea to create a delicious appetizer that doesn’t require long hours in the kitchen. Think: flavorful pizza sauce, cheesy mozzarella and crispy flaky puff pastry that look equally festive and delicious.The deliciousness of pizza sauce and mozzarella in the crispy layers of this puff pastry Christmas tree pizza is unbeatable....

Continuing my eternal love for butter chicken with yet another recipe. In fact, butter chicken is one of my all-time favorite Indian dishes, and I love all the fusion dishes I have made with butter chicken as the base. I’m talking about butter chicken pizza, butter chicken pasta, and butter chicken biryani. But, I just don’t want to stop there. I’ve more new recipes to share with you. Enter this pulled butter chicken burger recipe....

I’m a big dessert-for-breakfast guy, so if I can make my favorite treats (like donuts and pop tarts) healthy enough to start my day with, I’m all about it. Unlike your typical cookie recipe, these pumpkin cookies are packed with fiber and protein. They’re also naturally sweetened, so you won’t have to worry about crashing. All the more reason to satisfy your cookie cravings with these deceptively healthy cookies!...

Making a cocktail and it calls for Blue Curacao? Or found it at the store and not sure what it is? Don’t let the color fool you. The bottle is filled with orange liqueur, with a bittersweet flavor similar to a Triple Sec. But instead of being clear like Triple Sec, it’s tinted blue! This famous liqueur has been used to make blue drinks for decades, like the Blue Hawaii and more....

What’s a more nostalgic treat than rainbow sherbet? The electric green, magenta and bright orange hues transport us right back to childhood, licking dribbles off our sticky fingers. Turns out, it’s a fun project to make at home: and tastes infinitely better than the store-bought stuff. Here’s a bit more about the stuff and how to make it at home! What is rainbow sherbet? Rainbow sherbet is a creamy frozen dessert that layers three or more different flavors, traditionally orange, lime and raspberry....

wonderful recipie …thanks for posting Mam it’s mouthwatering???? Typically, an Indian breakfast could comprise of parathas or chapattis and a vegetable dish eaten lightly. I usually miss breakfast but if I were to have it, I would have 1 or 2 chapattis. Sometimes, we would have “puris” (deep fried) especially if we have visitors staying with us. Manjula…I love your cooking and am going to try to make these with some urad dhal …I so much appreciate your help and guidance....

Got rum and need a quick and easy cocktail? Try the Rum and Tonic! This spin on the classic G&T is bubbly and refreshing, with a hint of fruity rum on the finish. It’s almost like a subtle version of the Dark and Stormy, less spicy sweetness and more intriguing nuance. Either way, it’s a deliciously simple rum drink that’s perfect for sipping anytime. While we prefer a G&T or Vodka Tonic flavor-wise, rum and tonic is absolutely worth a try!...

Got RumChata and looking for a way to use it? If you’re a lover of sweet and creamy drinks, try the RumChata White Russian! This spin on the classic drink is an ideal use for the cinnamon and cream liqueur, pairing it with coffee liqueur and vodka. It’s intensely sweet, so plan on nursing this slow sipper all evening. Here’s how to make it! Ingredients in a RumChata White Russian The RumChata White Russian is a spin on the classic drink using the cream liqueur instead of cream....

Got sake and want to make it into a cocktail? Here’s an interesting way to mix it up: this Sake Southside cocktail! Now, sake is traditionally drunk as shots in Japan. But it’s a fun ingredient to experiment with in mixed drinks. This one’s a fusion-style drink that unexpectedly uses the traditional Japanese rice liquor in a classic gin cocktail, the Southside. I must say: Alex and I enjoyed this spin even more than the original!...

Did you know one of the easiest ways to cook gnocchi is…baked on a sheet pan? No boiling a big pot of water required! Throw them onto a sheet pan, top with pesto and add veggies, and throw them in the oven. They bake up to a deliciously crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside texture that’s ultra delicious and so so easy. This Sheet Pan Gnocchi is from Jessica Merchant‘s brilliant new book, Everyday Dinners....

This post was created in partnership with Bob’s Red Mill. All opinions are our own. Typically the recipes we share here are fresh and healthy dishes, but every so often a sweet treat comes along that is too good not to share. This time, it’s these skillet chocolate chip almond flour cookies. While it doesn’t qualify as healthy, perhaps it passes as healthy-ish. With a dough base made primarily of almond flour (ground almonds), it has more nutrients than the typical refined white flour cookie....

Love smoker recipes? Try my smoked leg of lamb, smoked corned beef, smoked mac and cheese, and smoked pork loin next. Getting a Traeger grill has been a game-changer for my cooking arsenal. It allows me to recreate BBQ-style meats with barely any effort, and it’s really changed up my family’s mealtime routine. We eat chicken breast several times a week, and smoking it has been a welcome and delicious change to our dinners....

Craving more smoker recipes? Try smoked leg of lamb, smoked chicken breast, and smoked pork loin. If you are like me, you have memories of enjoying Turkey drumsticks at Disney or any mainstream carnival (or my local Renaissance fair…seriously). Now, every time you crave them, my copycat recipe is your answer! I typically bake turkey drumsticks, but I was inspired by my family’s favorite smoked turkey wings. I tweaked it a little so you can smoke drumsticks, too....

Move over, mayonnaise. A new condiment is in town, and it’s ready to take your crown. If you love the creamy and tangy spread, prepare to take it up a notch with spicy mayo recipe. Why this recipe works Simple ingredients. No hard-to-find ingredients are used. You probably have them in your pantry right this second! Quick and easy. Ready in under two minutes; there is no excuse not to make it....

Ready for the most refreshing beer cocktail? Try the Summer Shandy! This British cocktail made with beer and lemon soda is one of the greatest European inventions. It’s the beer version of a spritzer, watered down wine made for cooling off on a hot day. You might know the summer shandy from the popular Leinenkugel brand of lemonade-flavored beer. But a homemade shandy is 100% more delicious and refreshing! Here’s what it is and how to make it....

Looking for a sauce that makes anything taste irresistible? Try this sun dried tomato cream sauce! It’s bursting with rich, creamy flavor with garlic, spinach, and earthy, bright bursts from tomatoes. Try it with pasta as a killer sauce, but it’s also great with chicken, salmon or other fish. Here’s how to make this simple sauce recipe! Ingredients in sun dried tomato cream sauce This sun dried tomato cream sauce is simple and flavorful: the type of essential recipe you can whip out to impress guests or to make a splash on a weeknight....

Love fun, kid-friendly snacks? Try my fruit leather, apricot delight, and candy grapes next. Coming from a half-Chinese background, Tangulu was and still is a nostalgic dessert. Thanks to the popularity of social media and EVERYONE traveling the globe, it’s become quite the famous treat, and today, I’m sharing my family’s not-so-secret recipe for it…and it’s so easy. Why I love this recipe Simple ingredients. All you need is water, fruit, and other pantry staples....

Love tequila and a good G&T? Then here’s your new favorite drink: the Tequila and Tonic! Swap out the gin for tequila, and you’ve got a whole new drink. It’s tart and bubbly, with just the right bite from the tequila. It’s a cousin to Ranch Water and Tequila Soda, but using tonic water instead: which gives it an intriguing sweetness and light bitter note on the finish. Like any good highball cocktail, it’s beyond easy to make....