It’s easy to find good pita chips at the store. But here’s the thing: they taste even better baked in your own oven. Try this homemade pita chips recipe! We love a good bag of store-bought pita chips, but they can have a heavy, artificial aftertaste. Make them at home and they’re delightfully salty and crisp! Season them with just salt, or add your own creative seasoning blends. There’s nothing better for dipping than a homemade chip....
Oatmeal is our go-to for healthy, whole grain breakfasts. So why not dress it up in fall glory? This Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal is like a cinnamon and ginger-spiced hug. It’s full of autumnal flavor, yet at the same time a healthy way to start the day! Whole grain oats provide protein and fiber, the perfect backdrop for pumpkin puree and cozy spices. Make up a big pan and eat off of it all week, or make it for guests!...
It’s got a small bottle with a fire-breathing dragon, accompanied by the tagline “Tastes like heaven, burns like hell.” Yes, it’s Fireball whiskey! Or Fireball whisky, since it’s made with Canadian whiskey. Though actually, it’s technically not whiskey at all! This popular liquor might have a low-brow reputation, but it’s a legit flavored whiskey you can mix into a mean drink. Here’s what you need to know about it!...
Salted Caramel Coconut Ladoo Love creating decadent desserts with zero nasties, but time poor? Here’s a recipe to make homemade treats a breeze even on busy days. Plus, it only requires 10-15 minutes of prepping and cooking even when made from scratch. This impressively easy to make ladoo is inspired from the classic Indian coconut ladoos, the popular sphere shaped sweets. Traditionally, coconut ladoos are made with lightly toasted coconut and condensed milk....
Want an easy dessert? Look no further than these sauteed apples! There’s no baking necessary, and no advanced preparation. Just slice up some apples, saute them in butter and spices, and bam! Eat it warm topped with vanilla ice cream, and there’s really not much better. In fact, why even make apple crisp or apple pie at all? Here’s more about how to make this healthy dessert, and a few more topping ideas....
Looking to eat more leafy greens? Aren’t we all. Leafy greens like spinach, kale, and chard are some of the best vegetables you can eat. But Swiss chard is an underrated player in the game, right? Think of all the popular spinach and kale recipes: spinach artichoke dip, kale Caesar salad, kale chips… Then think of what you eat with chard. (Silence.) At least here in America, chard has been long overlooked....
Ready for the new best trick for your mornings? Try Scrambled Eggs with Cottage Cheese! This healthy cheese adds an irresistibly savory flavor and fluffy texture to the eggs. Even better, it adds a pop of protein and helps to stretch the serving size without adding extra eggs. By adding the cheese, you can get away with 1 egg per serving! Here’s how to make this eggs-tra tasty spin on the classic breakfast....
Have you tried making paella over an open fire? Because what’s more fun than gathering around a fire, smelling the intoxicating aroma of dinner, and then all eating out of the same dish? It looks showy, but we promise: you can learn to make this traditional Spanish dish at home. Alex and I have a long history of learning how to make paella that goes back to my university days 15 years ago, and ends a few months ago in Valencia, Spain....
Ever tried asparagus raw? The first time Alex and I did, I was a little wary. Would it taste bitter, like cooked asparagus often does? Oddly enough: it was the exact opposite! Raw and shaved into thin ribbons with a vegetable peeler, asparagus has a mild flavor: fresh and almost sweet. If you’re trying to convince an asparagus hater to try this healthy vegetable: this is your gateway! And if you’re a lover if this green veggie…well, you’ll just be head over heels....
Baked beans, one of the most popular breakfast dish, is utterly delicious and super easy to make. And again, the canned variety brings you the delight of the most convenient way of eating a nutritious breakfast with minimal cooking time. Add a toast and a fried egg – you have nutrition powerhouse to start your day the very healthy way. The idea behind spicy baked beans is the addition of aromatic spices to your regular baked beans....
Pasta salad is hands down one of my most favorite ways to celebrate summer. As spring is fast approaching in this part of the world, I think it’s the best way to welcome warm weather and enjoy the best produce the season has to offer. Enter this spicy pasta salad. A vibrant combo of pasta and summer veggies with a generous drizzle of balsamic vinaigrette. Ok, first, the pasta. Choose your favorite kind of pasta....
Need more beyond-the-ordinary banana bread recipes? Try my almond flour banana bread, 3 ingredient banana bread, or blueberry banana bread. When strawberry season rolls around, you’ll find me adding it to everything and anything (hello, strawberry cookies and strawberry oatmeal bars!). This time around, I thought, what if I joined forces and paired my favorite berries with classic banana bread? I must say, the results far exceeded my expectations!...
Craving for more oatmeal bars? Try my no-bake oatmeal bars, oatmeal raisin bars, and oatmeal chocolate chip bars next. If you regularly make my healthy granola bars but want something with a bit more substance to it, you’ll love my strawberry oat bars. They’re the best of both worlds. With a gooey, soft texture and delightfully sweet flavor, you’d never guess they’re packed with fiber and super healthy. Why I love this recipe Diet-friendly....
Got zucchini? Let’s make stuffed Zucchini Boats! We’ll be honest: we’re not huge fans of this green vegetable. But this recipe? This one made us true converts. Hollow out zucchini into shells, then stuff it with sausage, tomatoes, garlic, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Top with some crispy breadcrumbs, bake until golden brown, and wow! These are packed with intensely savory flavor. This recipe makes a zucchini lover out of anyone!...
Frequently asked questions The juicy chicken cutlets swim in a velvety cream sauce infused with fresh tarragon and garlic, and it will make you want to lick the skillet clean! Even better, it takes just 25 minutes to whip up. Our house goes crazy over it! Chicken breast: Buy organic chicken if at all possible. Look for boneless skinless chicken breasts, or cutlets if possible. If you can’t find cutlets, you can butterfly them by slicing them in half horizontally....
Coffee lovers adore the old fashioned affogato featuring a combination of espresso and ice cream. Though food trends have moved from classics in favor of easy recipes with minimal ingredients in more recent years, I think the traditional favorites still get a special spot in modern makeovers. Here’s a great way to transform the simple affogato to a luxurious dessert. Tiramisu affogato. It’s all about incorporating the delicious flavors of classic tiramisu into an affogato....
Love savory snacks? Try my veggie chips, parmesan crisps, chicharrones, and shrimp chips next. Zucchini crisps are my ultimate guilt-free potato chip craving hack. While my family adores my zucchini fries, making them as chips is just so much more fun to eat! Why I love this recipe Healthy. As far as zucchini recipes go, this one is packed with vitamins and fiber while being very low in calories and carbs....
Everyone needs solid basic recipes for kitchen standards. And here’s one we think will become part of your repertoire: the perfect Egg Salad Sandwich! It’s the best kind of basic. This is a sandwich you can sink your teeth into, that tastes like an elevated version of what you’re used to. It’s fresh and healthy, not the mayo-laden kind you can find at the store. Another secret? It’s stuffed with fresh herbs, to give you a beautiful pop of flavor....
Want to eat plant based but have your poke bowls too? These popular healthy bowl meals are all the rage lately. Poke is a Hawaiian specialty, typically made with raw ahi tuna that’s marinaded and then served with lots of veggies and tasty sauces. What if you don’t eat fish? We’ve got a whole food plant based (WFPB) version for you: vegan poke bowls! These tasty bowls are bursting with flavor, and they’ve got an unusual ingredient that amazingly gives the same texture and flavor as poke....
Fried rice is something I’ve been enjoying cooking on a weekly basis for so many years. I love it. Kids love it. The whole family love it. I just don’t need more excuses to add it to our regular menu. So, obviously, fried rice have always been one of my go-to recipes for a quick and easy meal. Moreover, it’s perfect for entertaining when paired with your favorite curry. You can prep all the ingredients in advance and then bring them all together a couple of hours before the guests arrive....
