Are you wondering how to cut potato wedges but not sure the best way? Here’s a quick way to cut potato wedges that takes no time at all! Alex and I use this method all the time for baked potato wedges or steak fries. Grab your knife and let’s get started with this step by step guide! How to cut potato wedges: step by step For baked potato wedges, we like to use yellow or red waxy potatoes that are 2 to 3 inches long to make the best wedge size....
On our honeymoon 11 years ago, Alex and I went to Italy and fell in love–for a second time. This time, it was with Italian artisan pizza: its supple, blackened crust, sweet tomatoes, and gooey mozzarella cheese. Our first experience was at what Rick Steve’s claimed was “the best pizza in Rome”. To our surprise, it had minimal toppings and an egg on top, whose yolk spilled over the entire pizza....
Some people bake; others are bakers in the deepest part of their soul. The latter is our dear friend and kindred spirit Sarah. We met her through our blogs back in 2011 (back when having a blog about food was fairly novel). The first time we met in person, she warmly invited us into her Minnesota kitchen for cold brew coffee and plate of goodies. She’s one of those bakers where everything she touches is perfection....
Tips for making hummus dressing More dressing recipes Want more dressing ideas? Some of our favorite salad dressing recipes are this homemade Caesar dressing, Green Goddess dressing, cilantro lime dressing, balsamic vinaigrette, Italian dressing, and salsa ranch dressing. Here’s our new hack: hummus dressing! Yes, you can use that purchased tub (or homemade if you have it) as the basis for a 3 ingredient recipe. Use it as a hummus salad dressing for greens, or even a hummus sauce for bowl meals....
Scrumptious, spicy, Indian style baked chicken is hands down one of my favorite dinner ideas. The best part is it goes really well with any side dish of your choice. In fact, it’s one of the most customizable recipes on the planet. While a bowl of steamed rice is more than enough to convert this chicken into a real hit, I took it one step ahead and made this fabulous cilantro rice salad....
Usually I refrain from cooking prawns. It’s not that I hate them but because of the fact that cleaning them eats up an awful amount of valuable time. I know you’ll agree with me. However, on the other side, I’d love some succulent fried prawns for dinner. And I’d prefer to buy fresh prawns with shells intact rather than the pre-cleaned ones. For some reason, they don’t look “fresh” to me....
Craving more keto desserts? Try my keto cheesecake, keto brownies, keto chocolate chip cookies, and keto chocolate mousse. I am pretty sure investing in a donut pan should be your number one priority RIGHT NOW. My keto donut recipe is fun to make, requires minimal prep, and has no frying whatsoever, as these donuts are baked. What makes them so special is that you can frost them any way you like!...
Here’s one of the ultimate Italian comfort foods, done easier and healthier: Keto Eggplant Parmesan! Typically this baby is fried, but we have a secret for you. It’s even better baked, and this version is incredible. It’s from our friend Charlotte Smythe’s new cookbook One Pot Keto Cooking and you will be truly amazed by the flavor and texture. The eggplant is coated in an impossibly crispy coating that’s also magically gluten free and low carb....
When we’re looking for an easy, reliable, and affordable protein option, I almost always turn to ground beef. Not only does it tick all of those boxes, but it actually tastes good and complements anything it’s cooked with. I can say from experience finding easy and flavorful dishes that work on a keto diet can be a challenge. That’s why I’ve spent so much time creating thoughtful keto recipes. To make sense of the numerous keto-friendly ground beef recipes I’ve created over the years, here’s a roundup of some of our favorites....
Need more low-carb spreads? Try my almond butter, low calorie peanut butter, and keto honey next. As trendy as being keto is today, the condiments are still a bit lackluster. That’s why I’ve been making my own, and my sugar-free strawberry jam has been a resounding success. The texture is thick, gooey, and perfectly spoonable. The flavor is pleasantly sweet, and the chia seeds even provide a little nutrition boost....
Need more healthy keto drinks? Try my keto smoothie, keto blueberry smoothie, or avocado smoothie next. Did anyone else grow up as a juice kid? I sure did. In fact, I HATED drinking water more than anything. Thankfully as I’ve gotten older, I’ve also gotten wiser. Regular juice is delicious, but it’s also loaded with sugar. To combat this, I devised a low-carb juice recipe that keeps the same sweet, refreshing flavor…with minimal carbs....
Keto Taco Casserole Craving Mexican food on a keto diet? If you haven’t made my enchiladas or taco soup, then you surely need to make this keto taco casserole. I know I shouldn’t play favorites but Mexican food has to be my favorite cuisine. Ever since I was a small kid, whenever it was my turn to choose what we’d eat, I’d always pick our local Mexican restaurant. Since starting a keto diet, it’s been easy to incorporate Mexican flavors into my recipes and give keto makeovers to some popular classics....
The culinary word is ever changing. There are umpteen food trends that focus on easy meal ideas, however, the classics especially street foods are always a favorite. You can’t go wrong with traditional street foods that are brimming with lip-smacking flavors. Kothu paratha (parotta), a classic Indian street food, is basically shredded parathas or rotis stir fried with veggies, spices and sometimes chicken. The basic stir frying method is very similar to cooking noodles, however, the sauces are substituted with Indian spices....
When it comes to creating a showstopper dessert, it doesn’t get more fun than bringing a twist to classic favorites. It’s the perfect excuse to play with different flavors and textures. Without a doubt, this tart loaded with the beautiful sweetness of ladoos will definitely become one of your most treasured recipes. While the sweet boondis are guaranteed to impress your sweet tooth, the soft texture of Mysore pak melts in your mouth....
Lamb masala. The beautiful marriage of succulent lamb with aromatic spices – it’s the ultimate way to create the best spiced lamb. Incredibly easy to make and totally delicious, this spice laden dish makes for one of the best comforting winter meal. Lamb Masala Recipe Lamb Saag Lamb Vindaloo Indian Lamb Chops Curry Lamb Keema | Spiced Minced Meat Indian Lamb Shank Curry Lamb Tikka Lamb Karahi Lamb Biryani Slow Cooker Lamb Curry Lamb Bhuna Pulled Lamb Burger Indian Slow Cooker Pulled Lamb Lamb Rogan Josh Jamie Oliver’s North Indian Lamb Curry Lamb Korma Spicy Lamb Stir Fry...
Looking for more veal recipes? Try braised veal shanks, veal Milanese, and veal scallopini. This recipe for veal cutlets yields delicious results with just a handful of ingredients and no complicated steps. It takes super tender veal cutlets, covers them in breadcrumbs, and fries them to golden perfection. I typically serve them as a delicious protein for busy weeknights (the family loves them) or pair them with pasta for our Sunday night dinner....
Here’s a memorable cocktail that’s botanical and bubbly: the Lillet G&T! This Lillet cocktail features the popular fortified wine dressed up as a Gin and Tonic. And man, does it deliver! The flavor is perfectly crisp, with floral and herbal notes from Lillet Blanc and the gin. Top that off with lots of bubbles, and you’ve got a refreshing cocktail that works not only for summer afternoons but evening happy hour in any season....
Looking for a healthy drink that tastes amazing? We’ve been on a years-long quest to find drink alternatives to soda that are thirst quenching and healthy at the same time. So may we present to you, our new favorite drink: lime water! This infused water tastes fantastic and feels fancy, even though it takes only 5 minutes of hands on time. Ready to get started? How to make lime water Lime water couldn’t be simpler to make!...
Cheesecake is in the running for my #1 dessert of all time. The rich and creamy bites are divine and completely irresistible! The only way this cake can get better is if I don’t have to go through the trouble of baking it. Luckily, this no bake mango cheesecake recipe exists! It’s a layered cheesecake made with a mango mousse-like filling, a graham cracker crust, and homemade mango jelly. The rich, yet light and airy texture is beautiful, but it’s the tropical and fruity flavors that will keep you reaching for more!...
Here’s a fun and easy appetizer recipe that takes just minutes of hands on time: Marinated Mozzarella Balls! You’ll be surprised by how quickly this comes together and how satisfying the flavors are for such little effort. Like many Italian-style appetizers, the genius is in its simplicity. Marinade fresh mozzarella balls in a mix of olive oil, chopped herbs and red pepper flakes, and the flavor is a burst of bold and herbaceous....
