Radishes are overachievers when it comes to growing, it seems. Our garden is full of them! And what better way to eat radishes than on toast? Apparently we have the French to thank for that inspiration. The classic way to eat them is as butter and radishes, but here’s an inventive way to make them into a snack or lunch: and it takes 5 minutes! How to make radish toast This radish toast is a simple, yet elegant breakfast or brunch option....

Need more pancake inspiration? Try my chocolate pancakes, zucchini pancakes, and lemon ricotta pancakes next. Nothing screams luxury quite like a heaping stack of my red velvet pancakes. As good as these pancakes look, they taste even better. The best part? They’re no more work to make than regular pancakes…they just look more impressive. Why I love this recipe Deceptively easy to make. Like most of my pancake recipes, they’re made in minutes and need minimal prep time....

My family and I are huge seafood lovers. Fish is something we eat on a regular basis, and I don’t tend to stick to one type when it comes to cooking it. On regular rotation include Chilean sea bass, red snapper, and delicious roasted branzino. What is branzino? Branzino is a type of white fish. It is also called European bass, as this fish is native to Europe’s southern and western coasts....

Got rosemary and want to use it in a cocktail? Great idea! Rosemary is fantastic for adding a fragrant, herbal undertone to drinks. Here’s the best way we’ve found to use it: this rosemary cocktail! It’s all about bubbly, citrusy, herbal flavor, pairing rosemary simple syrup with lemon, vodka, and fizzy soda water. And my is it refreshing! Alex mixed this up and at first sip, I was smitten. Here’s how to make a cocktail with fresh rosemary!...

I have to admit, I love saffron! Have you ever wondered why this exotic spice is so expensive? Well, it seems that the saffron threads are actually dried stigma of a flower, and you’ll need about 300 flowers to make one gram of saffron. Incredible! Whenever I think of quick and easy flavored rice, this saffron rice comes to my mind. It’s simple and easy that anyone can cook it....

Frequently asked questions This recipe is hearty and satisfying, and it’s our go-to method for making sauteed mushrooms. It takes only 10 minutes to make. Your side dish game will never be the same! They’re also great for topping a mushroom pizza or stirring into creamy pasta. Sauté in olive oil. We like to sauté the mushrooms in olive oil, but you can also use butter or a combination of the two....

Want the best drizzle to add a pop to your bowl meal, taco, or burger? Enter: spicy mayo! This easy condiment often served with sushi, but it works with burgers, bowl meals, fried rice, and more! It adds tangy umami to every bite! Luckily it takes literally 2 minutes to make: and it stores in the fridge for months. Here’s how to make it. Ingredients in spicy mayo Spicy mayo is just two main ingredients: mayonnaise and Sriracha!...

Got an Instant Pot? Try our Instant Pot Green Beans. Alex and I are always on the lookout for easy side dishes. While “steamed green beans” might not be the most Instagram drool-worthy idea, it’s 100% worth adding to your weeknight cooking skills! The zesty lemon flavor and bite of the black pepper in these beans have made them a favorite in our house. How to serve these green beans Any meal that needs an easy side dish, this recipe has got your back....

Want a delicious dinner or stunning side to celebrate the season? Try stuffed butternut squash! Sure, it’s not as common to stuff this popular squash as its cousin the acorn squash. But baked until it’s tender and sweet, it comes out just as tasty (or even more!). This recipe stars a vegetable and rice stuffing with garlic, kale, sage and pecans: fall flavors that accentuate the orange squash perfectly. It’s perfect for a fall dinner, Thanksgiving, or anytime you need a cozy meal....

If you love healthy ground beef recipes, try our chopped cheese, Salisbury steak, no bean chili, and healthy meatloaf. Whoever thought of deconstructing our favorite foods and calling them a “bowl” deserves a medal. Seriously, between Mediterranean bowls, salmon bowls, and taco rice bowls, I don’t see myself migrating from this trend of “bowl recipes” anytime soon. Using my simple yet delicious taco meat, I’ve turned standard tacos into an even more effortless dish....

Here’s a boozy classic cocktail that’s one of the greats: the Sazerac! If you love spirit-forward drinks like the Old Fashioned, this one’s for you. Instead of just whiskey and sugar, this one’s got a surprise element: absinthe gives a black licorice finish to each sip! This outlawed liquor is now back in good graces (since 2007, at least), a reason to try this famous slow sipper. It’s the official drink of New Orleans and one of the oldest cocktails there is....

Here’s a rum cocktail that’s completely over the top…but worth it if you’re an adventurous home bartender. Meet the Zombie cocktail! This drink packs a potent punch, with four types of rum, three fruit juices and two fruit syrups. It’s totally unnecessary…but then again, that makes it more fun! While it’s got a 1970’s vibe, this cocktail actually comes from the 1930’s and was one of the first of its kind....

We’d been on a turkey cooking adventure during the festive season. As you know, turkeys come in very large sizes. With a small family to feed, we were left with plenty of leftovers. I always make spicy puffs using roast chicken leftovers, so I was sure roast turkey would be a great substitute. In fact, I was right. They were a big hit; the whole batch disappeared right in front of my eyes!...

Here’s a delicious, creamy leek soup full of greens and general cozy feelings! It would be a perfect starter, or even a meal in itself, since it is fairly rich. It’s perfect for a holiday or elegant dinner party! We loved the strong taste of the leeks in this soup, along with the velvety texture. The soup is one my mom made growing up, so it holds a special place in my heart....

This is one of the best healthy, vegan curries I have ever had. You know, I love a good non-vegetarian meal, but this veggie loaded curry is totally nutritious making this one of my all-time favorites. Just like chana (chickpea) masala, mushroom korma and sweet potato chickpea curry. This veg korma is 100% traditional, but the unique combo of flavors make it delicious and highly addictive. It’s such a simple recipe, but all those veggies in a rich and flavorful sauce tastes beyond amazing....

There’s nothing quite like a comforting bowl of soup. And how about split pea soup? It’s the cozy equivalent of blueberry pancakes or mac and cheese, right? This soup is one of our favorite healthy dinner recipes! It’s not only hearty and delicious, but it’s also incredibly easy to make. Here we’ve used a trick to substitute for the traditional ham hock, leaving a smoky nuance to this vegetarian split pea soup....

What to serve with pasta salad Top pasta salad recipes Alex and I love pasta salad, and we make it often in the summer or for lunches. Here are a few different types of cold pasta salad recipes: The fun part is this: pasta salad works as either a main dish or a side! Here are a few of the main ideas for what to serve pasta salad: Serve it for lunch with veggies and dip, crackers or bread, or fresh fruit Serve it as a dinner with other summer salads like bean salad, cucumber salad, or watermelon salad Serve it as a side for burgers, sandwiches, chicken, or fish....

I love cookies for breakfast, as evidenced by my oatmeal breakfast cookies or protein cookies. Another delicious option are these Greek yogurt cookies. Adding yogurt to cookies may sound a little odd, but really, they aren’t much different than using cream cheese (like in cream cheese cookies). They add moisture and richness and add a hefty dose of protein, too. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, you have no excuses not to make them!...

It doesn’t feel like summer until that first savory sweet bite of an heirloom tomato. Alex and I are admittedly tomato obsessed. Here’s a salad that captures all the beauty of tomato season: balsamic tomato salad! It’s all about simplicity: tomatoes and herbs, marinaded in balsamic and olive oil for 30 minutes. And once you taste it: it’s truly one of the best ways to use ripe tomatoes you’ll find....

Looking to add a sparkle to your next party? Or homemade drinks you can make with carbonated water? Enter these 10 easy sparkling drinks, fun ways to use soda water to make deliciously festive non-alcoholic beverages. You can use soda water or club soda to make each one, from Italian sodas to mocktails to sparkling lemonade. Each is a flavor-packed way to use bubbles for festive drinks! Looking for cocktails?...