A hearty meal is incomplete without a decadent dessert. Agree? My idea of the best dessert is the one that starts with a ‘C’ and ends with an ‘E’. Chocolate and more chocolate. With the addition of rich decadent chocolate, this no bake chocolate mousse cake is your chocolate dreams come true. The best part? This cake is completely set in your refrigerator, no baking involved. So, here’s the ultimate mousse cake recipe for all the chocolate lovers out there....

Looking for more recipes using my 2-ingredient dough? Try my 2-ingredient bagels, 2-ingredient bread, and 2-ingredient pizza dough next. Does anyone else typically skip a recipe if it calls for yeast? I know I do. Now, I consider myself a pretty skilled baker, but rarely do I have the patience or extra time to knead the dough and wait for it to rise (yes, even if it is for hot cross buns!...

Love takeout-style chicken recipes? Try my Hunan chicken, Mongolian chicken, and General Tso’s chicken. My family loves my classic satay chicken, so I wanted to see if I could transform it into a stir-fry dish. The main ingredient in the sauce is peanut butter, so I added a few pantry staple seasonings and chicken breast fillets, and this easy peanut butter chicken recipe was born. Why I love this recipe Ready in 10 minutes....

Crispy and crunchy peanut butter-flavored granola using wholesome ingredients- count me in! Granola gets an unfair wrap for being a glorified sugar-laden cereal, but that is far from the truth. When made correctly, it can be a healthy, wholesome, and delicious breakfast the whole family will adore! Why this recipe works It is way cheaper when you make it at home. You don’t have to spend money on generic granola anymore (or any of those fancy ones, either!...

How to grill shrimp Grilled shrimp is one of the fastest and easiest ways to cook this tasty shellfish. The only part that takes time is preheating the grill! It’s so simple that it’s not even really a recipe: more like a concept. Make it once and memorize it! Here’s how to cook shrimp on the grill (or jump to the full recipe): Why we love this recipe: As two cookbook authors who have grilled just about everything (from grilled salmon to nearly every vegetable), we think grilled shrimp can’t be beat....

Looking for how long to boil eggs? After some trial and error, Alex and I come up with a perfect hard boiled eggs method that works every time. They not only taste great, but they’re also a versatile source of protein. Use them in salads and sandwiches, for a quick snack, or in deviled eggs as a fancy appetizer. Keep reading for the master recipe and a video! Want another method?...

A great chai latte doesn’t need dairy milk. Meet the perfect Vegan Chai Latte! It’s warm and cozy spiced, lightly creamy with a fluffy foam topping. And honestly, that’s a feat! Dairy free milks can act more like water than milk. So this vegan latte: it’s a revelation! It’s just sweet enough with the perfect intrigue from the chai spices. It’s much lighter than a typical latte, so you don’t feel like you just ate a bowl of ice cream....

Frequently asked questions Looking for salad dressings? Outside of this recipe, here are a few of our very favorite salad dressing recipes: Turns out, this emerald green sauce adds the perfect boost to salads. Our version is a healthy salad dressing that has less calories than the typical dressing, but is creamy and addicting. It’s kind of like a ranch dressing, but with pesto. How can you go wrong with that?...

Raita or yogurt salad is one of my all-time favorite salads. Basically, it’s super simple. But the amazing ability of yogurt to pick up so much flavor from all the ingredients thrown into it makes this salad extra special. This pomegranate raita is an amalgamation of so many different flavors – tangy, spicy, sweet. Utterly superb combo. Now tell me what’s not to like? Sure, making this raita is a no- brainer....

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Here’s our new favorite kitchen trick: this Quick Chili recipe! Yes, we dare say: this recipe is lightening fast. In just 25 minutes you have a fast and easy dinner idea. 25 minutes! And most of that time is hands off. All you have to do is cut one onion: otherwise it’s dump and stir. Even better: the flavor is fantastic! There’s nothing about it that tastes like a short cut....

It’s sweet, it’s chocolaty and it makes some of the best sweet cocktails in the world. It’s crème de cacao! This liqueur is what sneaks in the chocolate flavor in a Grasshopper and Chocolate Martini: but it’s not something everyone stocks in their liquor stash. Is it worth picking up a bottle? Yes, we think: especially if you love dessert cocktails. Here’s more about it, when to use it, and the most popular cocktails that star this tasty liquor....

Last week, surprisingly, I came across raw mangoes in our local Asian grocery store. I added “surprisingly” because you don’t usually find them at this time of the year. Mangoes belong to summer. Even when they are in season, sometimes, it’s hard to find raw ones. So, obviously, I was so happy the other day that I couldn’t resist my temptation to grab a couple of them, although the price was a bit high....

Ready for the best carrots EVER? Don’t get us wrong: carrots are perfect raw. Carrots and hummus, carrots and ranch: we’re there for it! But if you want to dress up your carrots as a crazy delicious side dish: make these easy roasted carrots! They come out tender, lightly charred, and sweetly earthy. Roasting them with lemon wedges gives a brightness of flavor, and fresh thyme sprigs add a hint of complexity....

Here’s a dinner idea we could eat on repeat every night of the week: Salmon Rice Crunch Bowls! This tasty bowl of salmon and rice has a few flavor secrets that make extra crave-able. The chunks of tender fish are covered in a salmon marinade that’s savory, garlicky and a little sweet. Combine that with fluffy rice and fresh veggies, then cover it with a spicy mayo to really make it pop....

Bright green string beans are a little underrated, if you ask us. But they make a perfect side dish: delicious, healthy, and easy to make. They’re great steamed or roasted, but the easiest way to prepare them? Sauteed Green Beans! It might sound too simple, but you do need a few tricks to sauté green beans perfection. This recipe is our tried and true method that works every time. It’s easy to make for a weeknight, but fancy enough for a party....

Love savory breakfast recipes? Try my crustless quiche, egg white omelet, or spinach frittata next. Contrary to popular belief, savory breakfasts are some of my favorites. I did go through the sweet breakfast phase until my savory waffles came into play. Now, I have a similar version but this time, in the form of thick, fluffy, cheesy, savory pancakes. Why I love this recipe Quick and easy. The pancakes take less than 6 minutes to cook, so stop reserving these as a weekend treat....

Are you a snacker? I am more than I’d like to be. Try as I might, at times my motivation for snacking is because I’m bored, aimless, stressed, tired, or just on auto-pilot. But as I aim to be more intentional and mindful in my eating habits, I’m working toward snacking because I’m hungry. Luckily, once we made the change to eating mostly natural foods, our snacks have become quite healthy (as long as we don’t overdo it on portion size)....

It’s hard to find someone who will turn down nachos, and here’s a spin starring everyone’s favorite seafood: Shrimp Nachos! This succulent shellfish makes one fun appetizer or simple dinner with crunchy tortilla chips and a confetti of toppings. You don’t even need to cook the shrimp separately: throw them on top of the chips and bake! We love these for dinner with a good margarita, and our son gobbles them up too....

Want a comforting side for summer? Try this Shrimp Pasta Salad! This cold pasta salad is creamy and herby, with retro vibes of neighborhood picnics and family potlucks. It stars tender baby shrimp and pasta shells, tossed with a creamy dressing, fresh dill, peas and crunchy veggies. Something about the flavor will keep you coming back for more! This one’s similar to a salad my mom made growing up, and Alex and I couldn’t get enough of it....