Protein bars are one of my favorite snacks between meals. Sure, I’d like a candy bar or French fries, but for me to be satisfied, I need some protein. Some of my favorite high protein snacks include protein brownies, a protein cookie, or a snickers protein bar. You may have seen Snickers protein bars at health food stores and online but honestly, they are NOT healthy at all. They contain just as many calories as standard snickers bars and tons of sugar....

More herb recipes Got herbs? We’ve got recipes! Here are all our favorites for when fresh herbs are in season: It also makes a great DIY gift for people who love to cook! Here’s how to make tarragon vinegar at home, and how to use it. Find a nice bottle with a stopper (optional). Tarragon vinegar looks beautiful in a glass bottle, especially if you plan to gift it. If you don’t care about aesthetics, use a covered mason jar or other glass container....

Having a pizza night? You’ve come to the right place. Here are all our resources on how to make the best homemade pizza ever (really!). As expert home cooks and cookbook authors, pizza is our forte. We’ve done years of research to perfect the best way to make it at home. You’ll learn how to make a pizza crust that revivals your favorite pizzeria, and a pizza sauce that is pure tangy, garlicky goodness....

Looking for a memorable signature drink for the holidays? This Christmas martini is where it’s at: sweet tart, drinkable and beautifully festive! For years the Poinsettia has been our go-to for the holidays, but this year we wanted to spring for something new. Turns out, a festive martini is the perfect fit for entertaining. It’s easy to mix up and the color is beautifully brilliant from the cranberry juice. Here’s everything you need to know about this stunning holiday drink!...

Here’s a cozy, creamy soup that works in nearly any season: try Tomato Bisque! This vibrant puree melds bright tomatoes, garlic and aromatic vegetables with a touch of cream for a rich, silky body. It’s pure and simple, perfect with a hunk of crusty no knead bread or a grilled cheese sandwich. Here’s how to make a simple tomato bisque! Ingredients in tomato bisque A bisque is a creamy pureed soup that’s French in origin....

The other day when scrolling my Instagram feed, I came across a food blogger who had done a survey of her readers. She mentioned that some of the feedback she got was, “I hate scrolling through a long post just to get to the recipe.” OK, I totally get that. Sometimes, I just want a recipe fast. But, it also made me a little sad. Because, the blog post is the place where you get to be a person....

What’s the difference between the types of tequila? Blanco vs reposado vs anejo are all the same liquor, but surprisingly they have very different flavors. When to buy one versus the other? Can you substitute blanco for reposado, or anejo for reposado? As cocktail experts and certified mixologists, we’ve come to appreciate so much about this agave-based liquor. Here’s what to know when you’re shopping for tequila, and a few popular cocktails that use them!...

How to make the best egg sandwich? You’ve come to the right place. Yes, Alex and I are cookbook authors and professional recipe writers, and we love “foodie” fare. At the same time, we both agree: there’s really nothing better than a great fried egg sandwich. This one is our ultimate: gooey, messy, requiring lots of napkins, and slathered with smoky mayo. Here we’ll show you a tutorial on how to make this thing of glory....

If you love jaggery as much as I do, you’re in for a treat! Of course, the star of this super sweet snack is banana, but the flavour that jaggery brings to this recipe is exceptional. Ripe (but not overripe) banana is the key to perfect uniyappams. If you want some help with melting jaggery, I’ve got it covered for you. An entire post about how to melt jaggery with step-by-step pictures....

Oh hi! We’re Sonja and Alex, and we love eating plant based meals. And this vegan chickpea curry? Well, it hits all the checkboxes for plant based dinner perfection. It’s full of plant based protein, so it will keep you full for hours. It’s full of nutrients, and it takes only 20 minutes to make. Twenty minutes! That’s speed demon dinner, right there. And then the flavor of this vegan chickpea curry hits it out of the park....

This post was created in partnership with Earthbound Farm Organic; all opinions are our own. Spring has officially sprung (hallelujah!), and we’ve got the fever. Tulips are popping up in our front yard, and we’re feeling all spring pea and baby spinach and Earth day-like. Do you feel it? (Perhaps not if you’re in the Southern hemisphere, or Minnesota, or reading this any month other than April.) In honor of the warmer weather and general feeling of valuing Mother Earth this month, we’ve got this vegetarian carbonara and seven earth-saving kitchen tips to start out April....

Got fennel? This unique ingredient is an incredible treat in the kitchen. Fennel is a vegetable that’s a member of the carrot family, but it looks more like a cross between an onion, celery and dill! It has a large root, stalks, and leafy fronds at the top. Fresh fennel has a black licorice or anise flavor. But you can also cook with the dried fennel seeds: they’re fantastic for adding savory, hearty flavor....

Hungry for more stir fry recipes? Try my Hunan beef, Hunan chicken, empress chicken, and bok choy stir fry next. Chinese food was a staple in my house growing up, and we probably ate stir-fries more than anything else (hello, Asian father!). We had one at least once a week, and because our family has ties to the Hunan province of China, I grew up with those flavors and have sought to recreate them in the form of my dad’s Hunan shrimp recipe....

Calling all coffee lovers! Here’s a list of the most popular types of espresso drinks! We’ve got everything from the good old latte to the sophisticated macchiato–and even an espresso cocktail mixed in. Maybe you need a refresher on your coffee drink types…but if you want to make them at home, click over to the recipe to learn more! These recipes are part of our Barista Series where we teach you how to make coffeehouse-quality drinks at home....

Need more pizza inspiration? Try my Sicilian pizza, cast iron pizza, or crustless pizza next. When my family craves pizza but I can’t be bothered to make my homemade 2 ingredient pizza dough, I turn to French bread pizzas. Don’t let the convenience fool you–these pizzas do NOT feel like a compromise. The thick-cut French bread packs tons of flavor and holds onto an unholy amount of toppings. It’s just made in a fraction of the time as regular pizza....

Need more chocolate cookie recipes? Try my fudge cookies and chocolate cookies with peanut butter chips next. If you love Ferrero Rocher chocolates or Nutella, these cookies need to be at the top of your list. Made with a healthy dose of creamy nut butter and toasted hazelnuts, every bite is full of flavor. The cookies are crisp around the edges but soft and crumbly in the center. Why I love this recipe Flourless....

And now…our top cherry tomato recipes! Want more with tomatoes? Try 15 Juicy Fresh Tomato Recipes. Here are all the best mouthwatering cherry tomato recipes to make with these magnificent orbs! There’s pasta that will make your heart melt, or mac and cheese that tastes like a symphony. Whatever you choose, make sure you have the highest quality, ripest cherry tomatoes before you start: it will make all the difference. Also try: Favorite Chopped Salad You can use grape tomatoes for cherry tomatoes in most of the cherry tomato recipes above....

Need mealtime inspiration? If you’re anything like us, we always need new ideas. So we’ve compiled this list of our top easy dinner ideas for two: designed for couples by a couple! Each recipe linked below is easy, healthy and delicious: and easy to scale down or saves well as leftovers. Plan to either make a half recipe or a full recipe and save the leftovers. There are options for seafood, vegetarian, and vegan options....

Love a good coffee drink? Or wondering differences between the types? Here’s a list of our top popular coffee drinks that are easy to make at home! We love coffeeshops, but there’s something special about mixing up coffee recipes at home, too. Whether you’re simply trying to understand the difference between a latte vs flat white or ready to whip them up at home…we’ve got you covered! Here are the top popular coffee drinks and recipes for each one....

When the season for fresh peaches is upon us…it’s time. Bake, freeze and blend your way through all these peach desserts! With a load of juicy fresh peaches, you can transform simple ingredients into pure heaven. Try classic bakes like pies, cobblers and crisps, rich and decadent treats like peach cobbler cheesecake, or fresh spins like peach frozen yogurt or peach popsicles. This master collection features top recipes from this website, along with ideas from a few of our favorite recipe developers....