When you first embark on a weight loss or healthy eating plan, starting the day with a healthy meal sets the tone for the rest of the day. There is a false assumption that skipping breakfast promotes weight loss or is key to a healthy diet. However, studies show that eating breakfast every day keeps the metabolism working at optimum speed, which is key to maintaining a healthy weight. While some people can stick to the same breakfast every day, those of us who follow any sort of diet NEED some variety....

Need more air fryer potato recipes? Try my air fryer french fries, air fryer potato wedges, air fryer sweet potato fries, or air fryer home fries next! I might lose some fans over this, but I think red potatoes are the superior potato. For starters, they’re less starchy than russet potatoes but starchier than Yukon gold potatoes. This means they have the perfect bite that’s soft but not mushy. Plus, when you make air-fryer potatoes, they develop a gorgeous crinkly skin while maintaining their silky smooth interior....

Whenever I need a flavor-packed and easy meal to feed my family, nothing beats my air fryer stuffed peppers’ ease, convenience, and deliciousness. My healthy stuffed peppers and low carb stuffed peppers are both foolproof recipes but aren’t as quick as this air-fried version. After stuffing the peppers, they’re quickly cooked in the air fryer for just 17 minutes. It’s one of my favorite weeknight dinners to make, and there are never any leftovers!...

Here’s a muffin recipe that’s the best cozy baking project: apple cinnamon muffins! These are so delicious everyone will beg for the recipe. Each one has a fluffy, tender crumb, with just the right amount of sweet tart bursts of apples. The best part? Sprinkling with cinnamon sugar before and after baking makes a crunchy, warm spiced topping. You won’t believe how tasty these are! Ingredients in apple cinnamon muffins Apples and cinnamon are the best combination, like in oatmeal or apple crisp....

Keen on more protein ball recipes? Try my cranberry protein balls, snickerdoodle protein balls, and carrot cake protein balls next. Craving the flavor of banana bread but need a quick, healthy snack? You’ll love my banana bread protein balls! Inspired by my banana protein bars and classic protein balls, I figured, why not make them into an even more convenient grab-and-go snack? Made with a shortlist of wholesome ingredients, they’re my favorite post-workout treat....

It’s always fun to create new recipes and find new twists to old ones. But I also like the classic, tried and tested recipes. I think every successful new dish comes from a traditional fail proof recipe. Although I prefer savory breakfasts, I love pancakes. So I decided to tell you all about my favorite basic pancake recipe. It’s a super simple recipe that I always use to make absolutely perfect, fluffy pancakes....

Craving more Japanese recipes? Try my chicken katsu, spicy ramen, and pork katsu next. If you’ve already made my tonkatsu sauce, my homemade beef tonkatsu should be made alongside it. It’s a family favorite in my house, especially when we’re craving Japanese food but can’t be bothered to go to a sit-down restaurant. Why I love this recipe Quick and easy. There’s no marinating and no resting time. Even the cooking time is quick....

Looking for a healthy breakfast or snack recipe? Look no further than these blender muffins! Yes, these muffins are actually good for you: not a glorified cupcake! They’re made of all rolled oats, banana and maple syrup: no all purpose flour or refined sugar at all. Spread with a little all natural peanut butter or almond butter, and you’ve got a filling snack that’s basically like eating oatmeal and a banana!...

Making a recipe that calls for cardamom and don’t have it? Cardamom is a spice made from seed pods with a distinctly floral flavor. You can buy cardamom whole or ground, and use it in savory or sweet dishes. You’ll find it in many major world cuisines, including Indian, Arabic and Middle Eastern. Cardamom is so unique that if at all possible, go to the store and buy yourself some cardamom!...

More smoothie recipes Love smoothies? Here are a few of our favorite smoothie recipes: It has a beautiful delicately sweet flavor and a frothy texture. It’s hydrating and healthy: and the melon flavor really does shine! Accentuated with a hint of honey and vanilla, it’s super sippable. We’re huge fans of this one, and we hope you will be too! Ripe honeydew melon: you’ll use about ½ large Frozen pineapple: this brings an icy element and helps to thicken the melon Greek yogurt for creaminess; see vegan variations below Honey or maple syrup to enhance the sweetness Vanilla brings just the right nuance...

There’s red sangria and white sangria…so why not rose sangria? This sangria made with rosé wine is so light and refreshing, so filled with fruity, delicate flavor, that it’s jumped to the top of our favorites list. It’s perfect for summer entertaining, be it a lazy afternoon, pool party, lake house or dinner party drink. Sangria is so often made with too much sugar, or non traditional ingredients like ginger ale....

Making a recipe that calls for sesame oil and don’t have it? Don’t worry, there are few options that are suited as a substitution. Before we start, let’s talk sesame oil terminology: What is sesame oil? Sesame oil is made from raw sesame seeds and often used in Asian cuisine for sauteing. Sesame oil has a neutral flavor and is light in color. In fact, it doesn’t taste like sesame at all!...

Ready for an incredibly refreshing, tasty bourbon drink? Meet the blackberry bourbon smash. We had a vodka version of this drink at a local restaurant, and immediately wanted to try to make it at home. It’s tangy from the lime juice, lightly sweet from the berries and a bit of maple syrup, and boozy from the bourbon. Add a splash of soda water and it rounds out the flavor, then serve with crushed ice!...

Hey, look, I’ve made a cheesy appetizer for you. If you’re a cheese lover, this is so perfect for you. And I have so many reasons to call this the perfect appetizer. One: These cheese balls are absolutely delicious. Everyone in the family loved them. These are oozing with cheesy goodness hidden inside a very crispy ball. Super fun to make! And like I said before, so perfect. Initially , I was a bit skeptical about making the balls without causing even one single tear in the bread....

Cauliflower has had a major comeback lately. It wasn’t so long ago that it was the lonely last survivor on a party veggie tray, but these days it’s positively sexy. We started roasting cauliflower back when we started this website 9 years ago, and went crazy over the stuff. Roasting makes it tender and almost sweet, and we’ve been using it in recipes for ages. There’s our crispy cauliflower tacos with yum yum sauce, and our Moroccan -spiced cauliflower soup....

This classic Italian American dish has captured hearts and stomachs around the world, and it might be one of our very favorite chicken dinners—ever. Don’t be intimidated by its fancy name; this chicken piccata recipe is surprisingly simple to make at home! Piccata is our go-to dinner because it’s so versatile: it comes together in about 20 minutes and you can vary the protein based on what you like or have on hand....

How about reimagining your favorite chicken nuggets with the addition of a high protein vegetarian alternative? Although there are umpteen ways to make vegetarian nuggets, my most favorite version comes with chickpeas as the main ingredient. Dried or canned, it’s obviously a tasty and healthy snack idea. If you have canned chickpeas on hand, making these chickpea nuggets is a quick process. On the other hand, if you are using dried chickpeas you’ll need to plan ahead and soak the chickpeas overnight....

Apart from the traditional bread, there’s one thing that I make every year during Easter. Yes, you guessed it – hot cross buns. For me, piping hot buns fresh out of the oven slathered with butter is pure heaven. This year, I’m going to make a delicious variation of classic buns – choc chip hot cross buns. This is honestly my foolproof recipe for hot cross buns. A recipe tried and tested over the years....

Need a cozy drink for the holidays? Try this cozy-spiced Christmas coffee! Start with a batch of gingerbread syrup with brown sugar and whole spices, infused with bold cinnamon, ginger and cloves. Drizzle it in coffee, then top with whipped cream (and festive sprinkles, if you like.) This irresistible mug of joy works at Christmas breakfast or brunch, or even spike it with Baileys for a Christmas Eve treat!...

Coconut aminos vs soy sauce: what’s the difference? Is one healthier? There are a few major differences between these two condiments: though they have a very similar flavor and are both used to add salty, savory umami to dishes. Here’s what to know about when to use them and whether to choose one over the other. See also: Tamari vs Soy Sauce Coconut aminos vs soy sauce: the differences What’s the difference between these salty sauces?...