Hummus and I became an item the year I graduated college. After a few months in The Real World, I reached the unpleasant conclusion that, despite my fondest wishes and most ardent of attempts, one cannot subsist on scones and Chickpea Blondies alone. I began seeking healthy, approachable snacks and ingredients that would make it easy to bulk up my cooking in a healthy way, and hummus (along with this Greek Layer Dip) became a staple in my diet....

This meatloaf recipe is a loose adaption of the Dinosaur BBQ restaurant’s fantastic meatloaf recipe published in their Dinosaur Bar-B-Que: An American Roadhouse book. I modified the recipe and scaled it down to fit in the Instant Pot cooker. The original meatloaf recipe was for oven cooking, but after a couple of tries, I made it work in my Instant Pot. This meatloaf is succulent, juicy, moist, and full of savory, beefy and porky flavors....

Traditionally uttapam were made with leftover idli & dosa batter that is usually sour. Making the traditional uttapams is a bit of work as the lentils and rice have to be soaked, ground and fermented. These instant rava uttapams are just a variation of the traditional dish & is super quick to make as it only needs mixing the ingredients to make the batter. For the healthier versions, I usually make Oats uthappam, millet uttapam and wheat flour uttapam for breakfast....

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Handcrafted Japanese Knife Giveaway! {Update: Giveaway has closed, the winner is Monica O’Sullivan!} The last time we asked my mother to bring a kitchenware item back from Japan, it was “just” a Yakitori charcoal grilling station. “It’s only 10 kg (20 lb)!” my sister cajoled. “C’mon mum!” We were only joking. Though perhaps not excessively heavy, it’s about 1 m / 3 feet long and given she was also manhandling her ski gear, we didn’t actually think she would lug one back for us....

I’m kind of obsessed with this juicy baked chicken breast recipe. We eat a lot of chicken in my house, so I get the opportunity to test a lot of healthy baked chicken recipes, but I keep coming back to this one. It’s simple, it’s delicious, it uses ingredients I always have around, and it’s super juicy. Oh, and baking chicken breast at 450 degrees is super quick, too. It’s just the best way to bake chicken in the oven....

Cold weather always has me turning to low carb slow cooker recipes. One of my favorites is this crack chicken recipe, because it’s so comforting and needs minimal hands-on time. Best of all, it uses ingredients many of us have on hand all the time. That was the perfect excuse to make this Crock Pot crack chicken again this week — and to share it with you! This naturally keto crack chicken is one of those meals that will please almost anyone, even if they aren’t low carb, so it’s perfect to make for the family....

For all my readers who are nut-free, for all those asking about how to make keto crackers with fathead dough, and for anyone simply looking for a coconut flour alternative to almond flour crackers… this keto fathead crackers recipe is for you. Best of all, you only need three ingredients to make it! What Are Fathead Crackers with Coconut Flour? To understand what fathead crackers are, first you need to familiarize yourself with fathead dough in general....

I grew up eating Russian “grenki”, which is kind of like a savory French toast, but ever since I tried the sweet version, it’s definitely my favorite. Of course, French toast is far from keto friendly, so I had to try my hand at a low carb French toast version. And can you believe it takes just 10 minutes, including the bread?! This keto French toast recipe is made by turning 90 second bread into a delectable and wholesome breakfast… perfect with a cup of bulletproof coffee....

If you miss the buttery, pillowy garlic bread (with crispy edges!) from your favorite Italian restaurant on keto, you’re in luck — this easy keto garlic bread recipe is the next best thing! With a few pantry staples (and lots of fresh garlic, of course), this easy bread makes a mouthwatering addition to your favorite Italian meals. Unlike my keto cheese bread (which is more like cheesy pull-apart dinner rolls) or the garlic breadsticks from my Easy Keto Cookbook (which are made with fathead dough), this one is more like a French baguette....

The official start of summer may be a few weeks away, but in my book, June means it’s officially summer. That means, grilling season! And, you’re going to need this low carb sugar-free ketchup recipe for all your cookouts this summer. Keto ketchup pairs perfectly with some juicy burgers on top of low carb hamburger buns. And if you like mayo on your burgers along with the sugar-free ketchup, check out my homemade avocado mayo recipe....

The whole family will love making (and eating) this keto mason jar ice cream! If you don’t have an ice cream maker and don’t like the fuss of stirring no churn ice cream by hand, the solution is keto ice cream in a mason jar. It’s quick, it’s easy, and it doesn’t require any special equipment. I’ve got three flavors of mason jar keto ice cream for you to try....

If you’re using a low carb lifestyle to lose weight, there’s nothing more frustrating than running into a keto plateau – even if it looks like you’re doing everything right! Why does stalling on keto happen, and what are the best ways to break through a plateau on keto? We’ll go over all the answers here so you can turn that keto weight loss stall into a temporary setback. If you’re new to keto and need more answers, check out this keto getting started guide or comprehensive keto food list....

Lemon drop cookies, anginetti, Italian cookies, lemon sugar cookies, and lemon crinkle cookies. No matter what you call them, one thing’s for sure: they’re like little drops of heaven. No wonder they’re a staple at holiday parties! One bite will surely get you into the Christmas spirit. It’s not a true celebration without these light, airy, and lemony munchies. So, if you want your next party to be a sure hit, you know what to make!...

Most Indian restaurants also serve this in a thali. In South India or in Andhra restaurants it is served as menthi kura pappu. The south Indian version has curry leaves in the seasoning. To make methi dal, usually all the ingredients are just dumped in the cooker and pressure cooked till soft. Then a seasoning or tadka is made separately and poured over it. This seasoning brings out the flavors of the whole spices, garlic, red chilies and curry leaves....

About Murukku Murukku is a South Indian round spiral shaped fried snack made with rice flour, urad dal flour and basic spices like red chilli powder, hing, sesame seeds, salt and ajwain. The name “Murukku” is derived from a Tamil word for twisted. Since the dough is twisted to make round shaped spirals, it is known as Murukku. These are also known as Murukulu and Chakralu in Andra Pradesh. The same dough made in concentric layers is known as jantikalu....

You can also check these other recipes of pakki mutton biryani recipe and hyderabadi mutton dum biryani on the blog. The recipe shared in this post is good for beginners and for those who do not have much time to go through an elaborate process of making dum biryani. To make this easy biryani recipe, you don’t need any readymade biryani masala powder, since I am also sharing how to make an instant biryani masala powder which can be made in just 2 minutes....

Bem vindo(a) ao Olivia’s Cuisine. Este não é o meu primeiro blog sobre comida/receitas, mas é a primeira vez que decido levar a sério. Se voce não me conhece, meu nome é Olivia e eu moro em New York. Em Janeiro deste ano (2014) eu me casei com o amor da minha vida! (Pausa dramática para suspiros românticos…). Desde pequena eu sempre tive paixão por cozinhar (mais sobre este assunto em breve), mas depois que me casei, fiquei mais inspirada para me aventurar na cozinha e criar novas receitas....

But eating the same old plain or besan chilla (or with filling) can get boring after a while. If you’re looking for a variation that is equally healthy and tasty, bookmark this recipe. Oat flour provides the earthy tang to the base batter and grated vegetables add some nutrition. Quick and easy to make as there is no waiting time involved in the preparation of batter. No fermenting or deepening of flavors required....

These blueberry muffins are simply the best – no exaggeration. They have the perfect balance of denseness and moistness and are bursting with fruity blueberry goodness. Have them for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon or midnight snack. They’re so good, you’ll never get tired of them! I myself can’t contain myself to just one. Here’s the kicker: this recipe is unbelievably easy. It’s not entirely homemade because it uses white cake mix, but it definitely tastes like it....