I know I shouldn’t play favorites, but I love baking with almond flour. Unlike other flours (like coconut or oat), the almond variety is an almost replica of a wheat based flour… but so much better. It possesses tons of benefits, including more protein and fiber. I love the flavor it lends to a plethora of desserts, especially of the chocolate variety. I love to use it to make a chocolate cake and cupcakes, but my go-to are brownies....

Want to add a little pep to your coffee game? Try this Vanilla Syrup! It takes just 5 minutes to whip up with a huge return on investment. Add a drizzle to your Cold Brew or Iced Latte and the nuance in flavor adds a dose of cozy to your drink. Or use it for tea, cocktails, pancakes, oatmeal…vanilla ice cream? You get the idea. We love it in our new favorite coffee drink, the Coffee Soda....

Are you on the lentil train? Lentils are low in calories, high in nutrition, and budget friendly. Even better, they’re a good environmental choice since they make less of a climate impact than eating a burger. So here’s our favorite new way to eat them: the best ever vegan lentil soup. It’s so delicious, you’ll feel like you’re wrapped in a cozy hug. This vegan soup is ready to amaze you....

In my opinion, a delicious meal doesn’t always need complex flavors. Sometimes, simple ingredients can deliver amazing dishes that are super flavorful and delicious. This vegetable noodles recipe is such a great example. It’s just the simple classic vegetarian version of your favorite noodles, but made perfect with the best ingredients. Trust me, this is so good. Since I’ve been thinking about a gluten free noodles recipe, I made it with rice noodles....

Why make a gimlet with vodka when it’s traditionally made with gin? It’s got a smoother flavor. While we love the botanical notes that gin brings, the vodka gimlet is a fun variation. Here’s how to make it! Vodka Lime juice Simple syrup or maple syrup The two theories are: a surgeon named Sir Thomas Gimlette started serving it to sailors to prevent scurvy, or a tool called the gimlet used to drill holes in navy ships (named after the drink’s “piercing effect”)....

Here’s a classic whiskey cocktail that flies under the radar: the Ward 8! This riff on the whiskey sour needs reviving, in our opinion. Where the whiskey sour can be on the sweet side, the Ward 8 is perfectly balanced and tart. It features rye whiskey, but it’s not overpowering: there’s just a hint of spice on the finish. Add sweet orange juice and bright red grenadine for sweetness and color, and it’s a super balanced and intriguing drink!...

Making stuffed peppers and not sure what to serve with them? It’s a great question. The challenge to serving stuffed peppers is this: how do you find side dishes ideas that complement them without using your oven? The oven is tied up with making the peppers, so you’ll need to rely on side dishes you can prep without it. Here are all our best side dish ideas for what to serve with stuffed peppers!...

Do you know what’s my favorite thing about winter? Baking, of course. I made this zucchini banana bread a couple of weeks ago when it was freezing here in Adelaide. I’ve been experimenting with zucchinis a lot lately. After my successful attempts with zucchini chocolate cake and vegan zucchini balls, I’m happy to introduce you to my next zucchini favorite, this moist and delicious bread. Generally, I don’t make breads on a regular basis....

Here’s a salad that’s full of big Italian flavors: antipasto salad! This combo between a pasta salad and Italian antipasti is loaded with zingy flavor: briny olives, tangy artichokes, and roasted peppers, contrasted with crunchy veggies and chewy pasta. Load it with fresh basil and there’s so much going on, you might not be able to stop eating it! Alex and I served it with a trio of salads for a happy hour dinner, and it was ideal....

Need more low carb Mexican recipes? Try my keto taco casserole, keto quesadillas, or keto enchiladas next. When family taco night rolls around, my family BEGS me to make my keto cheese taco shells–and most of them aren’t even keto! Inspired by my keto cheese chips, I opted to make them a little larger to make taco shells. Crispy and crunchy taco shells made entirely out of cheese? Count me in!...

Got some jalapeño peppers? This small and mighty pepper is one of the tastiest around. Not only does it bring a kick of heat to recipes, it adds a bright zingy flavor that’s hard to replicate with any other ingredient. This medium-sized pepper was originally cultivated in Mexico, so it’s often associated with Mexican cuisine. Here are all the best jalapeno recipes to make with these tasty peppers! You can pickle them as a topping for tacos and nachos, make them into a spicy margarita, or of course use them in the most classic fresh salsa and guacamole....

I’m loving making non-traditional recipes in my air fryer. Sure, I love making vegetable dishes (like air fryer zucchini and air fryer buffalo cauliflower) but to be honest, it’s the baked goods I love the most. Some favorites include air fried donuts and even air fryer cookies. My current obsession is air fried bagels! Why air fry bagels? 2 Ingredients only. for the bagel dough itself, you need just self rising flour and yogurt- That is it!...

Love cooking with salmon? Try my keta salmon, lemon pepper salmon, blackened salmon, and firecracker salmon next. We consume our fair share of salmon at home, so I’m always looking for new ways to reinvent the wheel. Inspired by my family’s favorite salmon bowls, I’ve loved the raw version in the form of salmon poke bowls. Made with salmon marinated in an aromatic, citrusy sauce, it’s taken over the top with sticky sushi rice, pickled cucumbers, and crispy veggies....

The best way to eat hard boiled eggs? It’s not a recipe at all: just sliced in half with a bit of flaky sea salt! They’re the perfect healthy and filling snack! But if you’re looking for something a little more innovative for things to do with hard boiled eggs, we have all sorts of recipe ideas for you! And now…10 things to make with hard boiled eggs! A note on egg nutrition Are eggs healthy?...

And now…our top healthy pancake recipes to try! Frequently asked questions So here’s our list of our top healthy pancakes on this website! Try recipes like Oatmeal Pancakes made with 100% oats (no flour), or high-protein Cottage Cheese Pancakes, or flapjacks loaded with fruits and vegetables like banana, sweet potato, or applesauce. Ready to get started? Small drizzle of maple syrup Greek yogurt mixed with a bit of maple syrup Hint of powdered sugar Strawberry puree or Mango puree...

Got a bottle of Kahlua? You’re one step away from some of the tastiest sweet cocktails around. This coffee flavored liqueur was invented in Mexico in 1936, and inspired some of the most classic cocktails of the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s. The White Russian? The Mudslide? All classic cocktails brought to you with the magic of Kahlua. Here are all the top most popular Kahlua drinks to make with this tasty liqueur!...

Smoothies are one of the quickest and easiest to infuse colorful fruits and vegetables into your diet. Make a good one and it’s hard to resist slurping it down! Do you eat mostly plant based? Many smoothie recipes have Greek yogurt or milk to make them creamy. But there are lots of tricks to make delicious purees that are 100% vegan. Here are the top vegan smoothie recipes to try!...

Winter may be gray and frigid, but one of the best ways to thrive in this season? Cooking up warming winter recipes! This season may boast less fresh produce than the summer, but it’s equally as delicious. Whip up a fragrant pot of soup on the stovetop, or pop in a hearty pot pie with golden flaky crust and earthy gravy. Winter salads are full of varied colors and textures, from vibrant pink pomegranate to fiery blood orange and darky leafy kale....

Love homemade candy recipes? Try my healthy snickers, Turkish delight, candy grapes, and almond roca. As someone who loves all things coconut, chocolate, and almonds, making almond joys from scratch seems like a no-brainer. My homemade candy bars are exactly like the famous candy bar- full of refreshing coconut flavor and crunchy almonds on top. Why I love this recipe Easy to make. My recipe comes together with simple ingredients and minimal prep time....

Love cooking turkey in the air fryer? Try my air fryer turkey breast, air fryer turkey meatballs, and air fryer turkey burgers next. As much as I love regular bacon, I try and balance it out with healthier alternatives. This is where air fryer turkey bacon comes into the equation. It’s naturally just as crispy but with fewer calories and much less fat. The bonus is cooking it in the air fryer, which cuts down on the excess grease....