An easy vegetable side dish I can put in my slow cooker, ignore for a few hours, then return to find perfectly cooked, all without having to turn on the oven? SOLD. Also, where this is a baked potato, there will bacon and cheese and maybe even avocado if I’m feeling crazy. SOLD AGAIN. Crock Pot Baked Potatoes – A Better Cooking Method Here is how the idea of “baking” potatoes in the crock pot came to be....
About Curd Curd is a traditional fermented dairy product that originated in Indian Sub-Continent. The word “dahi” may have derived from the Sanskrit word “dadhi” that translates to “sour milk or fermented milk”. So it is a traditional fermented food made with milk and a bacterial culture. We Indians grew up eating curd almost every day in some or the other form. We serve it at the end of every meal either on its own or in the form of curd rice, chaas/ buttermilk, lassi etc....
What is the best way to peel tomatoes? If you’ve ever tried using a peeler to peel a tomato, you quickly learned that that was an impossible task! There is only one best way to peel a tomato, and it requires quickly blanching them so their skin lifts off, making it easy for you to peel it off the tomatoes. Now, you must be thinking: “What about roasting? Or freezing? Or even charring the tomatoes over a flame?...
Asparagus is not only easy on the eyes, but it’s good for the body too! It’s brimming with vitamins, minerals, and nutrients, so I try to incorporate them into my diet as often as I can. This colorful veggie is in season from February to June, and peaks in April. Which means you’ll find fresh asparagus in spring. But you can find it year round, mostly imported from Central and South America....
Air fry your bagel to perfection using your favorite bagel flavor of store-bought bagels, or with just a few simple ingredients, you can make homemade bagels when you follow this easy two ingredient dough bagel recipe. Why You Will Love Air Fryer Bagels I love a warm bagel for breakfast, especially on busy mornings. Cinnamon Raisin Bagels with a little bit of butter, or onion bagels, with cream cheese, are absolutely the best!...
Other days tantamount to epic Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Taco day: The day I realized the correct phrase is “for all intents and purposes,” not “for all intensive purposes.” (It’s true…and I didn’t find out until I was in my 20s!)The day I peeled a banana from the bottom instead of the top (TRY IT).The day I discovered baked bacon. Shredded chicken tacos have been a trusty, easy recipe standby in my emergency dinner rotation since I first learned to combine salsa and chicken in a slow cooker and turned it on....
Don’t have a cocktail repertoire? This Italian Margarita recipe is an easy, low-risk and high-reward place to start! An Italian Margarita is a twist on a standard margarita cocktail made with tequila and fresh lime juice. However, instead of an orange liqueur like Cointreau, an Italian margarita uses an Italian liqueur like limoncello, Aperol, or amaretto. For reasons I will explain momentarily, I opted to make this Italian Margarita with amaretto, an almond liqueur....
This is the BEST keto grilled cheese sandwich I’ve ever made – and I’ve made it with many low carb bread recipes, but seriously, the version with my keto bread mix beats them all. 😉 Two slices of this fluffy, chewy white bread are toasted around a melty layer of cheddar cheese, giving this dish total comfort food flavor without the carbs. It’s a filling meal, so I like to serve the low carb grilled cheese with raw keto veggies or keto tomato soup for a classic flavor pairing....
What is Kung Pao Beef? Kung Pao Beef is a westernized version of the classic Szechuan dish called Kung Pao Chicken. Interestingly, many sources I’ve encountered note that Kung Pao Chicken is far more famous and popular outside of China than it is in the country that invented it. The dish features a full range of tastes and aftertastes: peppery hot and spicy, savory and slightly sweet and sour. It is said that Kung Pao Chicken was a favorite dish of a Szechuan governor during the Ch’ing dynasty (1644–1911), after whose official title, ‘Kung Pao’, the dish was named....
This post is sponsored by Boiron. All opinions are my own and I only share products I personally love. Thanks for supporting the brands that make this site possible! This loaded roasted cauliflower salad recipe is a medley of smoky, creamy, and cheesy tastes… a lot like a loaded cauliflower casserole, but in salad form! It’s perfect as a side for summer grilling, but the hearty ingredients are also available all year round....
Most people might not think about making egg casserole without bread or potatoes, but you won’t even miss them when you make this healthy low carb keto breakfast casserole recipe. It’s a delicious way to start your day on a good note… and an easy one. With super simple ingredients and some spices, it comes together quickly. I hope this sausage, egg, and cheese casserole will become a staple at your house like it is in mine....
This keto French onion soup tastes just as rich and flavorful as the real deal, without all the carbs! Instead of using regular bread to top it, we’re using my keto 90-second bread! Keto onion soup (aka healthy French onion soup) is made with just 9 basic ingredients, with caramelized onions as the star, that come together in a luxurious way. It’s perfect for entertaining, as this low carb French onion soup can be made ahead and assembled and broiled right before serving....
I usually make this sweet vermicelli to go as a after meal dessert since it is light. Sometimes I also add a few tbsp of mawa towards the end to enhance the taste. Meethi seviyan is made with thin whole wheat vermicelli, sugar, ghee and nuts. For your convenience you can also use the thick vermicelli. Ensure you use the quantity of milk or water as mentioned on the pack....
Food boards are my favorite way of entertaining guests. From a classic cheese board or charcuterie boards, to Bruschetta bars or sandwich platters, and even a dessert board, I am always coming up with a new way to display food in a fun way for my guests at intimate gatherings to share. The boards/platters create wonderful social occasions and encourage people to talk and socialize! This Post is sponsored by TRISCUIT and Sabra....
Spicy ginger and warm cinnamon are two of my favorite spices, and while they appear most commonly in baked goods here in the United States, they are more frequently used in savory dishes in Moroccan cooking. When combined with other traditional Moroccan ingredients, such as cumin, parsley, and lemon, these warm spices make for recipes bursting with flavor—and today’s turkey Moroccan meatballs are no exception. Sorry Italy—you might be the first country named in a meatball word association game (thanks to classics like Meatball Casserole), but meatballs are a dish loved around the world, and today Moroccan flavors are taking center stage....
The holidays are prime season for dips, chips, and all sorts of cute little morsels made to be munched in a single chomp like today’s mushroom puff pastry bites. Whether you’re hosting a soiree, feeding surprise guests, or drifting from party to party in your light-up snowman sweater, the appetizer spread is a critical component of any holiday event. I mean, a party without Crab Stuffed Mushrooms or Salmon Croquettes is just sad—right?...
Everyone loves those meaty and cheesy layers of lasagna, it’s no wonder people miss it on keto. You don’t have to miss out, though! I often make lasagna with vegetable noodles, such as zucchini lasagna or eggplant lasagna, and a just-like-the-real-thing keto lasagna with noodles as well. But with this 5-ingredient no noodle lasagna recipe, you don’t need a noodle layer at all, which makes it even lower in carbs and faster to make....
But while all those ingredients make for an incredible tasting soup, the star of the dish is the gnocchi. These soft, pillowy chunks of heaven make this soup melt-in-your mouth good. And while you might think it’s as hard to make as it is to spell it, think again! This recipe is so easy, you’ll have it on the dinner table in less than 30 minutes. Recreate this Olive Garden favorite in the comfort of your home....
Chicken breasts can’t be beat. They save the day. I always have a few vacuum sealed breasts in the freezer, ready to be quickly defrosted in a bowl of cold water and cooked. And if you want a complete meal, just throw in some veggies before putting the chicken in the oven. This time of the year I love using new potatoes. They are so buttery tender and delicious that I just can’t pass on them....
These pan fried chicken thighs (a.k.a. pan seared chicken thighs) are an essential recipe for busy weeknights, quick healthy dinners, or anytime you have an extra pack of chicken to use! I’ll show you how to make chicken thighs on the stovetop super fast — they go with everything from salad to pastas. And best of all, pan frying chicken thighs makes the meat super juicy and flavorful with minimal ingredients....
