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Why make regular pancakes when you can make…Peanut Butter Pancakes? Adding a bit of creamy nut butter to pancakes is one of the best breakfast tricks in the book. It adds a savory, nutty flavor to flapjacks that’s absolutely irresistible! Adding nut butter is a tip we learned with our eggless pancakes, and we figured even more PB couldn’t hurt. This pancake recipe is ultra fluffy, and topped with bananas, maple syrup and another slather of peanut butter…it’s pretty heavenly....

There’s nothing quite like the salty, tangy crunch of pickled carrots, is there? Eat them as a relish, throw them on a cheese board, add them to sandwiches…or simply inhale them right out of the jar. (Guilty, over here!) Here’s the good news: these quick pickled carrots are beyond simple to make at home. You don’t need any special canning equipment or expertise. Just mix up a brine, cut the carrots, and throw them in a jar....

A good cornbread recipe is a necessity for the home cook, we’ve found. Cornbread is easy, goes with just about anything and it always, always satisfies. Here’s a favorite of ours: this Skillet Cornbread recipe! It’s great in a cast iron skillet, though you can use any type of oven-safe skillet that’s on hand. Bake it up and it has just the right thickness, moist crumb, and savory sweetness you want in a great cornbread....

Need breakfast or snack inspiration? Try a quick and easy Smoothie Bowl! Instead of sipping the fruity puree through a straw, grab a spoon and eat it in a bowl loaded up with toppings. It’s a satisfying blend of textures and flavors that honestly tastes more like dessert than a healthy way to start the day! Here are a few tips to making a killer smoothie bowl: how to avoid melting too fast, how to pack it with protein, and the best toppings to use....

Simple rice for weeknight meal – easy and quick, obviously! But adding some vibrant veggies to the mix – classic yet ground breaking and creative. It brings in a pop of color and amps up the nutrition. Pretty, healthy and downright delicious. That’s why I’m excited to introduce you to an utterly delicious dinner idea that you will never get tired of. I promise. Tomato rice. The best way to dress up your favorite rice dish with loads of fresh tomatoes and warm spices....

What’s better for a hot summer afternoon than a cool glass sangria? The music of the ice cubes clinking against the glass is refreshing in itself! Here’s a perfect fruity flavor for summer: watermelon sangria! While this flavor is not a traditional Spanish spin, it’s a deliciously sweet way to enjoy this summer fruit. This recipe made in the style of a traditional sangria: just sweet enough, with white wine, brandy, and of course: lots of watermelon!...

Love eggless recipes? Try my eggless chocolate chip cookies, eggless pancakes, eggless cake, and eggless banana bread. As much as I love traditional brownies, it’s always helpful to have a few diet-friendly options in my arsenal (hello, flourless brownies, vegan brownies, and almond flour brownies). These eggless brownies are next in line! Made with classic ingredients, plus a few creative swaps, we’re able to get the same texture as regular brownies, with that signature crinkly top and soft fudge center....

It’s been a busy season for Alex and me, even busier now that we’re now getting ready to put our house on the market. We’ve been cleaning and organizing our house from top to bottom, and doing all those projects on the To-Do list that never seemed to get done. It’s amazing how therapeutic de-cluttering a closet or reorganizing a pantry feels! In the midst of the cleaning spree, we decided to take a lunch break....

Making fish tacos and need a slaw topping? Here’s a quick and dirty recipe to have slaw in no time! This fish taco slaw is all about speed. Some slaw recipes take lots of time to chop all the vegetables and mix up a vinaigrette. But who wants to spend 20 minutes on a slaw when you’re also making tacos! This fast slaw recipe pares it down to the essentials so you can whip it up in a flash....

The easiest, best way to make gluten free peanut butter cookies? This recipe. You will be amazed by the way just 3 ingredients make a bite that’s a burst of salty sweet, peanut buttery flavor. The best part? There’s no flour or flour substitute involved. Just three magic ingredients make up this recipe that’s turned into one of our very favorite cookie recipes. They’re easy to make with kids, and great for whipping up on moments notice....

Here’s a delicious, refreshing juice you can make in a blender: Grapefruit Juice! Sure, you can simply squeeze out the juice of a grapefruit and slurp it up: but it can taste sour and bitter on its own. Add a few apples to make it naturally sweet and just a touch of honey, and it’s an incredibly refreshing beverage! Here’s what to know about making grapefruit juice in a blender....

Here’s a tasty citrus spin on the margarita that might even be more fun to drink than the original. Try this Grapefruit Margarita! The sweet citrusy grapefruit flavor is perfectly balanced with tequila and lime, and the juice adds a lovely delicate pink color. It’s reminiscent of the Paloma, and in fact: it has many of the same ingredients. But the grapefruit marg is uniquely its own! Here’s how to make this favorite variation....

In general, I don’t think I can live without spicy pickles. Pickles in summer. Pickles in winter. Honestly, no matter the weather, I always have a jar of pickle on my kitchen bench waiting to be devoured by a pickle addict (Ah, that’s me). When it comes to pickle making, I don’t experiment very often. I’m usually happy with my classic favorites. But last week, the green apples in the fruit basket were actually begging for some attention....

Thank you for sharing this recipe Manjula. I tried it and it’s delicious! Added a few cloves of garlic to the pesto sauce too 🙂 Manjulaji, love your recipes and the way you present it. Learned about your site from my son who came to USA for his studies. Now me and my granddaughter who is eleven watch together and try to replicate. Namaste Thank you, I appreciate Can peanuts be used instead of Pine nuts for pesto sauce Akka yes maybe use cashews peanuts will work but cashew will be better In traditional pesto sauce pine nuts are used (as well as parmesan, sometimes a bit of pecorino and garlic....

I love cooking with ground chicken because like chicken breasts, it’s a blank canvas to work from. It’s why my family loves ground chicken meatballs, chicken crust pizza, and chicken sausage, but where this meat really shines is when I use it to make ground chicken burgers. Recipe highlights Quick and easy. The entire recipe takes less than 7 minutes to cook, and there is no resting time required! They make a healthy and filling dinner....

Are you craving a delightful snack that’s not only tasty but also healthy? Look no further than hara bhara kabab! These delightful vegetable cutlets are packed with the goodness of spinach, peas, and potatoes, making them a wholesome treat for any occasion. In this hara bhara kabab recipe, I’ll walk you through the steps to create these crispy delights at home, ensuring you achieve the perfect texture and flavor every time....

Love healthy snacks? Try my protein balls, no bake oatmeal bars, cereal bars, and peanut butter oatmeal balls next. Granola bars are something that has been in my eating repertoire since I was a little kid, and it has been a staple up until adulthood. These days though, I’ve swapped the store-bought granola bars for homemade ones. One of the perks of making snacks at home is that it’s way easier to make them with good-quality, wholesome ingredients (seriously, store-bought ones are like candy bars!...

A keto and low carb recipe for homemade Cadbury creme eggs! Made with just 4 ingredients, these creme eggs are a gooey white and yellow filling, covered in sugar free chocolate! The perfect homemade Easter candy recipe! Homemade Creme Eggs Pick your jaws off the ground and get ready to save tons of money, by making your own homemade cream eggs…with a diet-friendly twist! I think it is safe to say when it comes to Easter eggs and Easter candy (and hot cross buns!...

Looking for more no bake cookie recipes? Try my no bake fudge cookies, no bake chocolate chip cookies, no bake oatmeal cookies, and no bake chocolate peanut butter cookies next. Whenever my family would go on road trips, the moment we’d pull into a gas station, I’d run in to get Little Debbie Star Crunch cookies. If you know, you know. Of course, I was clueless about all the hidden ingredients in those sugar terrors....

Hello asparagus fans! If you’re looking for the best way to cook this healthy veggie, you’re in the right place. Asparagus is easily overcooked, making it mushy and bitter. But if you cook it correctly, it’s beautifully bright green and tender, with a mild and sweet flavor. Alex and I have found the best ways to cook asparagus are roasted and sauteed. But it’s also tasty steamed. Here are all our favorite ways to prepare it!...