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Want to start your day with the Mediterranean diet? This diet has been called one of the healthiest in the world, focusing on whole food ingredients and lots of fruits and vegetables. As married cookbook authors and experts in the Mediterranean style of eating and living, we’ve found that it’s also an incredibly delicious and satisfying way to eat! How to start the day with this philosophy? We’ve researched the best Mediterranean diet recipes to jump start your morning....

Love easy fish recipes? Try my grilled tilapia, blackened salmon, red snapper, or air fryer cod next. Haddock has an unfair stigma of being a hard fish to cook, and I’m determined to change that misconception. In truth, it’s a simple, mild white fish that needs minimal seasonings to shine. Because it’s a mild-flavored fish, it’s perfect if you’re not big into ‘fishy’ flavors but still want a satisfying, light, healthy dinner (just ask my family!...

Looking for a baking project that’s fast, easy, and high return on investment? Think quick breads! A quick bread is any bread made without yeast, usually relying on baking powder or baking soda to help them rise. Many of these types of breads are popular sweet breads like banana bread, pumpkin bread, and zucchini bread. But of course, there are many more variations to try! Here’s a collection of our top quick bread and sweet bread recipes: you can make most of them in under 30 minutes of hands on time, and they bake up in just 1 hour!...

Here’s the thing about gluten free breakfast ideas: they’re delicious and filling no matter your diet! Whether you eat a fully gluten free diet or just like to keep your gluten level to a minimum, these breakfast ideas are perfect for mornings. And as two cookbook authors and recipe experts, we promise: everyone at the table will love them! In fact, people might not even notice that they’re gluten free....

Keen for more fun air fryer recipes? Try air fryer cinnamon rolls, air fryer cookies, air fryer coconut shrimp, and air fryer bagels. Buttery, flaky, and melt-in-your-mouth buttermilk biscuits in record time? Oh yes, you can! My air fryer biscuit recipe is such a winner. I’ve pretty much stopped using my oven to bake them and my dough is so simple, you can whip them up whenever the cravings strike!...

Ready to use this glaze? Try it with my smoked ham recipe, pork belly burnt ends, and stuffed meatloaf too. How to spruce up your roast ham? Add my fabulous ham glaze made with just 3 ingredients. During the Christmas season, Easter, or when we are in the mood for a baked ham, I always whip up this simple glaze every single time. It’s easy to assemble and stick to the pork perfectly....

Love high protein snacks? Try peanut butter protein balls, protein cookie dough, and protein granola bars. I grew up eating Pure protein bars and Quest protein bars, but not anymore. Sick and tired of forking out tons of money for a store-bought protein bar, I opted to make my own and feel SO much better about it… and my wallet is thanking me too! This protein bar recipe combines two of my favorite no bake snacks: protein balls and oatmeal energy balls....

Love keto desserts? Try my keto ice cream, almond butter cookies, and keto coconut clusters next. My family and I always look forward to Girl Scout cookie season, and I’ve always loved Thin Mints. As much as I love supporting my local troop, I don’t love all the sugar and artificial ingredients in their cookies. So, I decided to make a no-bake, keto-friendly version of my favorite cookie. I’m happy to report they’re even BETTER than the original....

Craving more no bake recipes? Try my no bake oatmeal cookies, chickpea cookie dough, and carrot cake bars. Whenever I can’t be bothered turning on the oven, I turn to my no-bake cookie recipes because they require minimal ingredients, yet they’re just as satisfying as traditional cookies. I have quite a few to choose from, but my chocolate peanut butter cookies are a unanimous favorite at home. With a soft peanut butter filling and a thick layer of chocolate coating, they’re in a league of their own....

Looking for more keto bread recipes? Try my keto bread, keto garlic bread, and keto cheese bread next. Biscuits have always been comfort food for me, and when I’m cutting carbs, I need a suitable replacement. My keto biscuit recipe is such a winner- tender and buttery and flakes beautifully. Why I love this recipe Diet-friendly. In addition to being low in carbs, these biscuits are also naturally gluten-free. Easy to customize....

Craving barbecue but don’t have the patience to whip out the grill? This air fryer BBQ chicken recipe is your answer. While I typically stick to other air fryer recipes, like air fryer chicken breast or air fryer chicken tenderloins for my family’s dinnertime protein option, dousing them in some barbecue sauce has completely elevated them! It’s my sneaky way to get my family to stop complaining about how boring chicken breasts are....

Need a great Italian pasta sauce? Try Arrabiata Sauce! This spicy, garlicky tomato sauce is an Italian favorite for good reason: the simple flavors make any pasta taste incredible. When it comes to tomato sauce, this is most often the one we reach for. Make arrabiata sauce at home and you can customize the heat level to taste. Here’s how to whip up this recipe at home! Ingredients in arrabiata sauce Arrabiata sauce is an Italian tomato-based sauce made with onion, garlic and red pepper flakes....

Looking for a cozy, easy dinner idea where you barely have to think? Try this Baked Tortellini recipe! This one is so simple, you don’t even have to boil the pasta. That’s right: throw the refrigerated tortellini into a dish with a tomato pasta sauce and top with melty cheese. It comes out bubbly and warm, with perfectly tender pasta pillows. This one was so simple, we’ve been making it on repeat....

Looking for more high-protein snacks? Try my cookie dough protein bars, protein granola bars, homemade protein bars, and coconut protein bars next. If you’ve been wondering what to do with those sad browning bananas at the bottom of your fruit bowl, consider making my banana nut protein bars. Unlike store-bought ‘banana-flavored’ protein bars, mine actually contain bananas. They also have a healthy dose of protein, making them a no-brainer when you need a delicious, nutritious post-workout treat....

Benefits of Besan ki Burfi: Simple Ingredients: Besan ki Burfi requires minimal ingredients that are commonly found in Indian kitchens, making it an accessible and budget-friendly dessert option. With just gram flour, ghee, sugar, and a few flavorings, you can whip up a batch of delicious Besan ki Burfi in no time. Customizable: While the basic recipe for Besan ki Burfi is simple and straightforward, it can be customized to suit individual taste preferences....

Looking for a quick snack or a side dish for pasta? Here’s (what we hope) is the very best garlic toast you’ll find! The other day Alex and I were looking for an easier version of our garlic bread and came up with this method. Think of it as a short-cut garlic bread! It pairs fresh garlic, dried garlic and olive oil for a huge burst of garlicky flavor on a crunchy toasted baguette....

Love healthy keto snacks? Try my keto smoothie, keto chips, keto crackers, and keto trail mix next. Even before I went on a keto diet, protein bars were a staple. I’d have one after a heavy workout or as a post-dinner snack. During my busy work periods, I’d enjoy having one or two for an on-the-go breakfast, and they kept me energized until lunch. Why I love this recipe Made with 4 ingredients....

Making a recipe that calls for sage and don’t have it? Or want to substitute dried sage for fresh? Sage is a fresh herb with a earthy pine-scented flavor that originated in the Mediterranean. While it’s used in may recipes, it’s flavor is most often associated with the holidays for its popular use in stuffing and with poultry. Sage has When it’s the season, we recommend growing sage in your garden (here’s How to Grow Herbs)....

Making a recipe that calls for Sriracha hot sauce and don’t have it? Or shopping at the store and the shelf is empty? Don’t worry, there are a few other hot sauce options that are suited for the task. Sriracha is a hot sauce that originated from Thailand made of chile peppers, vinegar, garlic and sugar (read more about its origins here). It became very popular in the US in the 2010s, often used in Thai or Japanese-style dishes, used to top fried rice, or mixed into spicy mayo....

Got blueberries and want a baking project? Here’s a treat that’s tastier than blueberry pie, in our opinion. Try this Blueberry Galette! This free-form blueberry tart is so simple to whip up with no special equipment: and the flavor is out of this world. The filling is piled with sweet tart berries, sweetened just enough and heightened with lemon zest and a sprinkle of cinnamon. It’s all encased in a golden flaky pastry crust, which forms a charming frame for the berries....