Frequently asked questions As two cookbook authors, Alex and I are constantly on the lookout for dinner ideas that are fun, festive, and bursting with flavor. This classic Italian dinner always impresses when we make it for dinner guests, making it one for our dinner party playbook. It is so delicious: we can’t wait to hear what you think! This eggplant rollatini recipe has lightly broiled eggplant strips wrapped around a filling of ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese....
Here’s a coffee drink that’s icy, bold and rich: and so easy to whip up at home: Frozen Coffee! There are lots of different ways to make a frozen coffee, like a frappe or even an iced mocha. But this recipe is quick and simple with just 3 ingredients! Grab some leftover strong coffee, ice and a blender to make this easy and refreshing coffee drink. Ingredients for this frozen coffee recipe Frozen coffee is a drink made by blending coffee with ice and sugar....
Did you know tofu is delicious? For years Alex and I veered away from tofu because we weren’t quite sure what to do with it. Of course, tofu right out of the container is a colorless, flavorless goo. But cook it up right and it’s one of the tastiest plant-based dinners you can have. This healthy vegan protein is great for incorporating into your meal prep repertoire. Want to fall in love with it?...
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Why you’ll love this healthy banana pancakes recipe I have already shared some delicious healthy pancake recipes, including cinnamon roll and zucchini pancakes. This time around, I got inspired by my favorite banana smoothie and came up with these flourless banana pancakes that don’t contain flour, dairy, eggs, or added sugar. No flour and eggs. Like in banana protein pancakes or protein pancakes, this recipe uses oats as a flour substitute and bananas as a binding agent....
Triumph of good over evil, that’s what Holi the festival of colors is all about. And what’s the most amazing way to add delicious hues to any celebration? Yes, food especially desserts. From refreshing thandais to flaky gujiyas and fusion delicacies like rabri panacotta and coconut burfi ice cream, scroll down to check out Indian and Indian inspired mithais (sweets) to make at home with your loved ones. You’re gonna love these deliciously sweet ideas!...
Ready for more Italian recipes? Try my sugo, seafood pasta, lamb ragu, and chicken Milanese next. My family has grown accustomed to elaborate weeknight dinners, so I’ve got to experiment to keep things interesting. Que, my Sicilian-style pizza, inspired by my trip to Sicily. Made with a soft and chewy crust and abundant aromatic, savory toppings, it tastes like you just stepped into Palermo! Why I love this recipe Simple ingredients....
Another broccoli rabe recipe If you’re worried about eating this bitter veggie straight up, try it in the context of a recipe! Might we suggest this White Beans on Toast recipe? It pairs garlicky, savory white beans and aged Parmesan cheese with broccoli rabe, which play off the bitterness perfectly. Alex and I love bitter flavors, so we enjoyed this recipe for broccoli rabe, also known as rapini. Keep in mind it’s best to get a bunch that is young and tender as possible, to make for a mellow flavor....
Got loads of summer basil and not sure what to do with it? Here’s a quick tutorial on how to dry basil! It takes only a few minutes of time and makes dried basil that rivals any store bought version. The fast method uses a microwave: it’s much quicker than oven methods, which take hours to dry out the basil on low temperature. Here’s exactly how to do it: and a few caveats before we start....
More grilling ideas Love firing up the grill? Us too! Here are a few more tasty veggies to whip up while you’re grilling: Grilling is one of Alex and my favorite cooking methods, and we absolutely love this grilled cauliflower recipe. It infuses a smoky and charred flavor into the vegetable, and you can add BBQ sauce or buffalo sauce to take it over the top! Before grilling cauliflower, parboil it in a pan to make sure it’s tender prior to grilling....
How to use a Chemex Using a Chemex takes a little practice, but once you learn it will become second nature! The extra 5 minutes that are needed to make Chemex pour over coffee are absolutely worth it. Our ratio is for every 1 gram of coffee, use 15 to 16 grams of water. Here are a few things to know about how to use a Chemex — then reference the recipe below....
Here’s a coffee drink that’s chocolaty, refreshing, and absolutely irresistible: try the Iced Mocha! This one is so deliciously easy to make at home, you’ll never need to go to a coffeeshop again. Just four ingredients make a frothy, creamy drink that’s luxuriously sippable, balancing bitter espresso with real chocolate chips and frothy milk. Even better: it’s easier than a classic hot mocha to make at home! Let’s get brewing....
When it comes to curries made with chicken, I just can’t deny the fact that restaurant style curries are on my most favorite list. I’m pretty sure you are very familiar with the rich and flavorful curries that you get to enjoy in Indian restaurants. Honestly, this Indian chicken curry is the kind of recipe I make over and over again for so many reasons. First, everyone in my family absolutely loves this dish....
There’s chai (tea). And then there’s Irani chai or Hyderabadi dum tea. Tea, one of the most popular beverages consumed by millions around the world, comes in so many flavors – milk tea, black tea, herbal tea, green tea, matcha tea. Irani chai, on the other hand, is rich and creamy version of milk tea and was introduced to the Indian subcontinent by Persian immigrants in the 19th century. Milk, spices, tea powder – all come together to create a super rich, mildly sweet tea to warm up your days....
Traditionally, spiced keema is a basic combination of ground (minced) lamb or mutton, spices and herbs. It’s an utterly delicious side with naans, parathas, and even rice. However, if you want to level up the dish and create a complete meal easily, here’s a simple yet flavorful recipe for a hearty dinner. To make this simple keema rice, all you need is classic spiced keema and steamed basmati rice. Cooking ground meat in spices creates an amazingly delicious dish....
If you are after a keto banana bread recipe that tastes like actual banana bread, you’ve come to the right place. As much as I love my almond flour banana bread and coconut flour banana bread, these just have a little too much sugar for my liking. To combat this, I adapted my keto banana muffins into a loaf. As you see, it looks like the real thing and I promise, it tastes like it too!...
Craving more keto holiday recipes? Try my keto Christmas cookies, keto hot chocolate, or keto pumpkin pie next. When the holiday season rolls around, holiday beverages tend to take a back seat. I think that’s a travesty. But you know what else is a travesty? The carb count on a carton of store-bought egg nog! Since I started making homemade sugar-free eggnog, I’ve vowed never to buy it at the store again....
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Ask anyone in my family who the donut fiend is, and they’ll all point to me. In fact, they might be my favorite dessert ever. As much as I love making mochi donuts and healthy donuts…I’ve always wanted to re-create my favorite, Krispy Kremes. Not to toot my own horn, but I think I’ve done a good job. This copycat recipe tastes exactly like the cult favorite, minus the unnecessary ingredients or deep-fried dough flavor....
I’m so excited to see the lemon trees full of these golden beauties and they look so pretty. Even though I’m not a huge fan of winter, I always look forward to this season of the year. Just because I love lemons. In fact, I love the bright yellow color, sweet aroma and tangy flavor of lemons. As the name suggests, this lemon rice recipe is all about simple rice flavored with tangy lemon juice....
