If you love South Indian foods and understand the great benefits fermented food bring to your health, then this recipe is just for you. Plus, this recipe is naturally gluten-free and Vegan. Quinoa is one of the healthy and versatile ingredients. You can make Pulao, dosa, salad, khichdi, and so many other things. It happens to be one of my family’s favorite ingredients too. Like Ven Pongal, and Kerala stew, Idli sambar is one of my favorite comfort food....

Discover the perfect blend of spice and sweetness with our Gingersnap Cookies. These classic treats are bursting with the warm, aromatic flavors of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, offering a delightful snap with every bite. Their crisp texture and rich, spiced aroma make them an irresistible addition to any cookie platter. Step-by-step: Gingersnap cookies Dry ingredients – In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, and spices, – and set aside....

They weren’t really spicy, but the cayenne brought out a deeper flavor. The whole family enjoyed these carrots.

Root Beer Float Ice Cream Creamy, dreamy, cold, and refreshing, this root beer ice cream has all the chill-out power of a frosty root beer float; but scoopable. If you want to get very meta, you could make your root beer float with root beer ice cream! I recently learned that root beer is not as popular anywhere else in the world than it is here in North America. It makes sense that it started here, since the sassafras it was originally made from was native to North America and East Asia....

This is a very tart margarita, so if you aren’t a fan of the sweeter cocktails, this is the drink for you. If you enjoy balancing the tart with something sweet, a splash of simple syrup will allow you to sweeten it to taste. ONE YEAR AGO TODAY: St-Germain Dillinger CocktailTWO YEARS AGO TODAY: Bacon and Egg Garden Salad

Caramel Ice Cream Inspired by our love of warm caramel sauce and homemade ice cream, this is a wonderfully decadent ice cream. It’s been in our dessert rotation now for years. The first time I made caramel ice cream was on a weekend my husband was out of town. I tasted it and then forced myself to hand the whole batch to a friend, because I knew I couldn’t be trusted with it on my own....

I prefer my vegetables, (especially summer squash) to still have a bite to them and not be at all soggy or over cooked. An additional benefit is that sauteing does not heat up your oven (and your house in the process).

Sheet pan recipes are a reader favorite for sure! And for good reason! Try my easy Sheet Pan Balsamic Chicken with Potatoes and Carrots, Sheet Pan Teriyaki Chicken and Pineapple Fried Rice, and Healthy Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas. Seafood is that thing for me. I grew up in a seafood-loving family so it’s in my blood. We heart fish big time in our house. That’s why I am stoked to have partnered up with the National Fisheries Institute to create an easy, simple, and super tasty fish recipe for you, and shed a little light on the amazingness that is seafood....

After making numerous varieties of homemade ice cream over the past few years; I’ve found that in some cases, less rich and creamy ice creams pair better with some desserts. With fruit desserts especially, I prefer a lighter ice cream. With just a handful of ingredients, I can stir this ice cream together in moments. While it is churning in the machine, I have plenty of time to put together a quick crisp or cobbler....

I used 3 bananas off the counter and I pulled just one from the freezer to chill and thicken the smoothie a bit. The smoothie turned out closer to a thick juice than a chilly frozen smoothie. My kids flipped over it. After I handed the drinks to the kids, I walked out of the kitchen for a moment. My middle son yelled after me that “the smoothie is fantastic....

Green beans and bacon are unquestionably one of the most perfect vegetable and bacon combinations. Although, now that I’ve said that, are there any vegetables that don’t pair well with bacon? This simple skillet of green beans with bacon and onions is a definite winner. Fresh green beans are one of our favorite side dishes and nine times out of ten I simply toss them in the oven to roast them....

Gahhhhh I am so excited to share this recipe with you. I mean, I feel like I’m pretty excited to share all of my recipes with you. In general I am kind of obsessed with all of them and I get giddy just knowing you are out there making and enjoying the same delicious food I make for my family. But this dish I am particularly excited about because it’s a spaghetti recipe I actually like....

Split pea soup is a classic and variations of it are enjoyed around the world. Here is an easy slow cooker version that is packed with flavor and is accompanied by homemade buttery croutons. It’s great when you can spend less than 5 minutes of prep time and sit down to a delicious meal. And if you want to take an extra 5 minutes, you can make a tossed salad and enjoy a complete meal....

This non-alcoholic mojito recipe will be a hit with kids and adults alike. There are so many flavors from the healthy ingredients in this mojito virgin mocktail and they’re super easy to make for a crowd. Not just the taste is great but the color of this drink makes it even more eye-pleasing. Serving it to your guests at parties or gatherings will be a unique thing. This will be your new party favorite drink!...

Southern Green Beans It goes without saying we are a meat and potatoes kind of family. Adventurous eaters with tastebuds that favor the southwest, but put a classic, filling meal on the table and my crew of boys are ready to dive in I served these Southern Green Beans and Potatoes along with our favorite Crispy Oven Baked Chicken. It was the perfect pairing, because the chicken finished cooking just as the potatoes were tender....

This Spanish Rice recipe is a one-pot meal that is full of flavor, is hearty, satisfying, and takes just minutes to make! It’s also a great dish to double up and have as convenient leftovers the next day. It also freezes well. My mom is a phenomenal cook. Growing up she would regularly make dishes from all around the world and it’s no wonder I’ve acquired the same passion for international cuisine....

The spatchcock chicken method ensures that the chicken cooks more quickly and evenly, resulting in beautifully crispy skin and juicy meat. Flattening the chicken increases its surface area, thus allowing it to cook faster than a traditional whole-roasted chicken. This makes it perfect for weeknight dinners or when you’re short on time. Also, this method ensures that the white and dark meat cook simultaneously. It prevents the breasts from drying out while waiting for the thighs to cook through....

I had a huge organic sweet potato left over from making baby food for my daughter. I also had some sweet onions and an opened package of bacon that needed to be used. I’m not sure what the mental process was that ultimately led me to the idea of incorporating these items into a chowder, but chowder was the end result. And what a nice result it was! I usually use yellow onions when I make chowders, but the sweet onions in this were fantastic!...

Whether you call it shawarma or shwarma, the dish is the same. A classic Middle Eastern food that has gained international popularity over the years. Different parts of the Middle East prepare it differently, and each claims to be authentic. For example, Armenian chicken shawarma will be different from the Lebanese chicken shawarma recipe. It’s just that they adapt to their taste and culture. Having traveled so much, and now living in the Middle East, I have had the pleasure of eating quite a few variations of the shawarma, as well as falafel and hummus....

Sometimes (read: most of the time), as much as I love cabbage rolls, I just don’t have the time, energy, or patience to make them on a weeknight. If you’re like me, these Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls might be your newest favorite dinner. Unstuffed Cabbage For nearly as long as Sean and I have been married, I’ve been making Layered Cabbage Rolls and Cabbage Roll Soup as a timesaver option for a cabbage roll dinner....