Hope you guys have enjoyed your weekend! We have, very much so! After all my moaning about the weather (which stood in a stark contrast to what we experienced in Greece just over a week ago), the UK has finally showed up. We had a glorious weekend of sun and the weather forecast promises that this will continue well into this week. I’m beyond chuffed as I find that weather massively affects my mood....
When was the last time you had vegetables with breakfast? BESIDES hash browns? Can’t remember? Me either. Until these pumpkin pancakes. One of my favorite things about these pancakes is that they use the WHOLE CAN of pumpkin puree, which means a) you don’t have to scramble to use the leftover puree before it goes bad, and b) you get more nutrients from this super healthy vegetable per serving! These healthy pumpkin pancakes are also made with whole wheat flour and contain no refined sugar, so you can feel great about eating these every morning in the fall....
Hazelnut chocolate has a special place in my heart. It’s a bit of a fond childhood memory and so I’ve always loved it. It is difficult to get quality dairy-free hazelnut chocolate that doesn’t skimp on hazelnuts and so I’ve decided to make one myself, especially as I had a big bag of cocoa butter in my pantry that needed using up pronto. This homemade chocolate is really easy to make and the only thing you need to be careful of is not to overheat the cocoa butter as it doesn’t cope well with excess heat....
I’m pretty picky with what I make in the slow-cooker. The ingredients need to be perfectly balanced to create an intense depth of flavour that you would normally get from searing and caramelising on the stovetop or in the oven. Anytime I’ve read a recipe that claims there is “no need to sear the meat first”, I’ve been sceptical. However, you can trust that in this recipe, although there is no searing in sight, you will be left with the perfectly cooked tender chicken in the most incredible honey–garlic sauce....
This post contains helpful tips and tricks! If you’re in a rush, please use the “Jump to Recipe” above! 💭 Why you’ll love this recipe Easy to whip up in the instant pot. Using the instant pot to make minestrone soup makes the prep easier and the cooking time much faster. Delicious comfort food. This minestrone soup is filled with warm, comforting flavors, perfect for a chilly night. It’s savory, herby, and filled with hearty vegetables and aromatic spices....
There’s something about warm, springtime weather and lemon that goes together perfectly. As soon as the sun warms up and things begin to turn green, I start craving lemony things. While I feel for my comrades up in the northeast right now and their mountains of snow they are still getting, I AM enjoying the fact that Texas is green, flowers are blooming, and bees are buzzing. And that these pancakes exist....
This is my favourite version of the Indian-inspired red lentil pancakes that I tend to gravitate towards in the cold winter months. Not only is this dish super colourful, which I find very mood boosting, it’s also comforting, filling, nutritious and exciting to eat – full of contrasting flavours and textures that play off each other in your mouth. On top of that it’s easy to make and absolutely perfect for bulk meal prep....
I celebrated my 32nd birthday a few weeks ago. My sister and her boyfriend got me two BEAUTIFUL new cookbooks from America’s Test Kitchen- they certainly know the way to this food blogger’s heart! One of them, The Complete Mediterranean Cookbook, has made me super motivated to eat more Mediterranean food. This recipe is inspired by a few of the orzo recipes in the book. The Mediterranean diet has, for years, been touted by nutritionists as the most healthy diet out there....
Where did meatloaf get such a bad reputation? It’s AMAZING! It’s like a big fluffy meatball or burger without the bun. Comfort food at its finest. What’s not to like? On its own, with ketchup, in a sandwich, with gravy… there are so many possibilities for such a simple supper. And when the meatloaf is made mini, it’s extra amazing. Why? Not only do mini meatloaves taste amazing, they are also so adorable!...
WHAT IS CHICKEN HANDI? Pakistani Chicken Handi with Bone-In Chicken is one of the simplest yet most satisfying Pakistani main dish recipes. Originally from India and Pakistan, it’s traditionally made in a clay pot, though I used a regular pot instead. This dish is widely popular in restaurants across both countries. This rich recipe combines chicken, yogurt, aromatic spices, and seasonings to create an exceptional flavor that truly stands out among Pakistani recipes....
WHAT’S A LIMCA? Pakistani Limca is a masala-embedded drink with a wedge of limes; it’s a white frizzy drink not unlike sprite. Limca is an immortalized favorite of mine, similar to my other favorite: Traditional Lassi (Yogurt Drink). WHERE DO I FIND LIMCA ? Pakistani Limca is one of the most common food beverages in Karachi and, safe to say, in the whole of Pakistan during the summer. The refreshing variations from one street vendor to another are astounding!...
With the quarantine in full swing, it’s advisable to avoid going out as much as you can. While fresh fruits and vegetables are still available, they do require going out more often. So I wanted to put together a list of pantry-friendly, shelf-stable ingredients that are essentials for having a well-stocked pantry. These ingredients, along with fresh produce and frozen vegetables, can help you cook delicious meals that are not monotonous, and keep a healthy, plant-based lifestyle....
Can you make Potato Salad ahead of time? Yes, prepare the salad ingredients and the dressing. Refrigerate separately in airtight containers until ready to serve – for up to 2 days. Combine the ingredients with the dressing when ready to serve. Is Potato Salad suitable for leftovers? Yes, store leftovers refrigerated for up to 2 days. The potatoes will absorb the dressing and the salad will become less creamy, but the taste will still be delicious....
Although easy and quick, this fried rice with a twist is a real crowd-pleaser. It’s appealing to both kids and adults and can be spiced up with a drizzle of sriracha or chilli sauce. It’s also super versatile and you can swap out the vegetables to use up whatever’s in the fridge that needs using up, either fresh or frozen. This is a satisfying meal on its own, but you could definitely up the veggies in the dish, or serve it with a super quick Asian-inspired coleslaw that you can whip up in minutes (see below), and spring rolls (also from the freezer!...
This post contains helpful tips and tricks! If you’re in a rush, please use the “Jump to Recipe” above! Jump to:💭 Why you’ll love this recipe 📋 Ingredients and notes 📖 Step-by-step instructions🍴 Serving and storage suggestions📖 Recipe💬 Comments 💭 Why you’ll love this recipe Delicious vegan, gluten-free side that’s ready in 30 minutes! It also needs four simple ingredients but is packed with flavor!Comes with many health benefits! Oyster mushrooms have immune supporting properties, as demonstrated by several studies....
I made these for Zach and his parents a few weekends ago and, not to brag or anything, but they LOVED them. They were a huge hit. Zach declared them his “new favorite way to eat salmon,” which is a bold statement, since we eat it a lot around here. I’ve made salmon croquettes before with canned salmon, which is already cooked (like tuna). They are delicious, for sure. But these use fresh salmon, chopped up into itty bitty pieces, formed into a patty with some other stuff, and THEN cooked (as you would with ground beef for a regular burger)....
This post contains helpful tips and tricks! If you’re in a rush, please use the “Jump to Recipe” above! Ethiopia is heaven for vegetarians (and meat eaters alike!) but this dish is a great way to get started making Ethiopian or Eritrean food at home. You won’t regret it, I promise! Variations & Substitutions Shiro powder. If you live near an Ethiopian or Eritrean neighborhood, you can actually just buy shiro powder off the shelf....
Whenever I make goals around healthy eating, I tend to try to eat more healthy things. Not fewer bad things. At the top of my list is to eat more fish, especially salmon. One of my favorite, easy, fast ways to eat salmon is when it’s smoked or cured. When combined with cream cheese, briny capers, spicy red onions, and juicy tomatoes, the combination is perfection! And best of all?...
I like my way better. But as fun as going away for a few days can be, it can be so hard to eat healthy in an unfamiliar place. Especially when fried seafood abounds. So when I got home, I couldn’t even look at a potato chip. Or think about a burger. All I wanted was something healthy and packed with as many nutrients as possible to press the “reset” button on my digestive system....
