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Need ideas for brunch drinks and cocktails? A signature drink makes any occasion more festive. Whether you’re celebrating something special (baby shower, Mother’s Day, or wedding shower), or just eating a special meal, we’ve got you covered! Here’s a list of our favorite brunch drinks for any morning occasion! There are both breakfast cocktails and non-alcoholic options to involve everyone. There’s everything from the classic Mimosa to the sophisticated French 75 champagne cocktail....

Frequently asked questions What does healthy mean when it comes to appetizers? We’re cookbook authors and experts in the Mediterranean diet style of eating and living, a diet that’s been called one of the healthiest in the world. To us, healthy appetizers fit into this style of eating. Here, we’ve put together the best healthy appetizer recipes that get the most rave reviews when they make them for parties. We’ve been eating this way for over a decade and can confirm: we’ve never felt better!...

Love the tropical flavor of pineapple? Here are all the best pineapple recipes to showcase this juicy fruit! Whether you’ve got fresh, canned or frozen on hand, we’ve got the recipe for you. Pineapple is incredibly versatile: it works in savory meals with chicken or fish, in zesty salsas, fruity smoothies, or in fluffy and moist pineapple cakes. This list features the top recipes from this website, along with a few from our favorite recipe developers around the web....

I’m not going to lie. I’m a bit of a snacking connoisseur. But I try to find recipes that allow me to snack all day without ruining my appetite or throwing me off my diet. That’s where this roundup of the best snacks under 200 calories comes in. To make sense of the hundreds of snack recipes I’ve developed over the years, I made a roundup of some of my (and your) favorites....

Nothing can quite derail my diet like a massive, fudgy brownie. Luckily, if I know I have healthy sweet treats to look forward to, I can typically ignore the temptation. There’s no shortage of “healthy” sweets on the market, but I’ll be honest: a lot of them lack imagination. Plus, there’s no denying that anything you make from scratch is going to taste WAY better than anything from a package… and be far cheaper, too....

Love healthy cookie recipes? Try my healthy oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, healthy oatmeal raisin cookies, protein cookies, and low calorie cookies next. Come Fall, my kitchen smells like cinnamon, and my fridge is full of pumpkin puree and applesauce. Actually, that’s a lie. Applesauce is a year-round staple in my household, and I use it in tons of baking recipes to cut down on the need for oil or butter....

Craving more dairy-free ice cream? Try my oat milk ice cream, coconut ice cream, almond milk ice cream, and strawberry ice cream next. With so many people having a dairy intolerance, the frozen dessert market has exploded and that includes plenty of ice creams, including ones made with cashew milk. I love cashew milk on its own, so I’ve experimented with it in the form of cashew ice cream, and let me just say it tastes SO much better than anything from a pint!...

What’s better than a night in for Valentine’s Day? We love dinner out, but there’s something cozy about staying in and cooking dinner with the people you love. Whether it’s a romantic dinner for two or a dinner with the whole family, there are so many ideas to make a special meal! And who better to hear from than us, a couple who cooks together? We’re two cookbook authors and recipe writers who’ve made a career of sharing the kitchen....

Love simply cooked white fish? Try my rainbow trout, Chilean sea bass, grouper, or pan-fried orange roughy next. There is nothing more delicious than freshly grilled or pan-fried fish. Just ask my family—they request it almost every week! One of our absolute favorites is my simple red snapper recipe. It doesn’t need much to make it shine, and it works on the grill or the stovetop—you pick! Why I love this recipe Quick and easy....

Almond Milk Smoothie When it comes to healthy smoothie recipes, my favorites to make are a breakfast smoothie, strawberry smoothie, and this almond milk smoothie. As someone who claimed to be a guru at time management, I’ve found myself struggling over the last few weeks. I think it stems from the holiday period, where events are plenty and my friends and family have more free time. I’ve been saying yes to more coffees out and lunch dates, my work has been piling up....

Here’s a fun, fresh side dish to add to your repertoire: this apple slaw recipe! Cabbage, apples and carrots partner up to form the basis of a tangy slaw. They’re doused in a creamy poppy seed dressing that you’ll want to pour on just about everything. It’s a slaw spin that’s unique in flavor but simple enough that you’ll want to keep making it all season long. In fact, it works just as well in fall and winter as for summer picnics!...

Aloo kachori is a popular Indian snack that perfectly fits into various occasions and dietary preferences. It serves as a delightful addition to appetizers, party recipes, and festive menus like Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi, Holi, Karwa Chauth, and Krishna Janmashtami. It’s also a great option for breakfast and lunch box suggestions. This delectable dish consists of deep-fried bread stuffed with a savory mixture of spiced mashed potatoes, making it a satisfying choice for vegans and anyone craving a flavorful treat....

After our recent trip to Santorini, what better an inspiration to take home than the ubiquitous Greek salad? Nearly every restaurant we encountered in Greece serves this salad. And in the hot Grecian sun, there’s not much that tastes more refreshing than the combination of tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, Kalamata olives, and salty feta. While in country, we learned a bit about how an authentic Greek salad is made. Got ripe fresh tomatoes?...

Unveiling the Health Benefits Heart-Healthy Monounsaturated Fats By incorporating avocado into your diet, you not only indulge in its sumptuous flavor but also prioritize your cardiovascular health. Unlike other toasts such as Veggie Cheese Toast or if you are going for sweeter variants of toasts like Shahi Toast (Eggless Bread Pudding), Avocado chickpea toast is a rich source of mono unsaturated fats. Plant-Based Protein from Chickpeas Meanwhile, chickpeas offer a robust source of plant-based protein, essential for muscle growth and repair....

Looking for more impressive appetizers and side dishes? Try tuna tartare, armadillo eggs, and cream cheese stuffed peppers. With all my main meals, I always need sides to keep me full. While I have a ton of delicious sides to choose from, I have a few standbys I make almost weekly. This asparagus wrapped in bacon is a firm family favorite because, hello, bacon! Why I love this recipe 3 ingredients....

Here’s the ideal healthy breakfast recipe, easy and full of irresistible flavor. In fact, we’re head over heels for it: Banana baked oatmeal! This incredible recipe is wholesome and filling, and it’s made with good-for-you ingredients: mostly oats and bananas. It happens to be a vegan baked oatmeal, but it pleases absolutely everyone. Serve it for guests or even better, make up a big pan and eat off of it all week!...

Have you had jackfruit before? It’s starting to become more popular here in the US as a plant based substitute for pulled pork. And let me tell you, Alex and I were very skeptical about this concept. A fruit standing in for meat? It wasn’t until I gave brave and tried a jackfruit tostada at a local restaurant that I was sold. Wait a minute: this isn’t meat? Could there be some mistake?...

Have you ever tried this lip-smacking street sandwich? I fell in love with it on the very first bite and it’s awesome. I had no idea a vegetarian sandwich would taste so delicious! There are plenty of different elements in this bombay sandwich. To be honest, it’s really hard to pick a favorite one. Green chutney, filling, chaat masala, grilled bread – each bite brings an explosion of flavors. I made a green chutney to spread on the bread slices....

Love cozy beef recipes? Try my round steak, beef chuck short ribs, meatballs and gravy, or beef tips and gravy next. All too often, I find myself craving a restaurant-quality dinner, but let’s be honest – that’s unreasonable both for my wallet and my waistline. Instead of giving in to the temptation, I’ll make a restaurant-worthy meal at home, like these boneless beef short ribs. Why I love this recipe Easy to prepare!...

Got ripe tomatoes and not sure what to do with them? The easiest way is not cooking and canning them: it’s throwing them in the freezer! Freezing tomatoes whole helps to keep their structure in tact, and makes them easy to peel when defrosted. Chop them up and pop them into soups, stews and pasta sauces: you can use them similar to how you would canned diced tomatoes! Here’s how to freeze tomatoes and pull off this quick trick!...