I like my mornings slow. My perfect morning starts with hitting the gym or going for a long walk, then coming home to cook up a decent breakfast, spend time with my husband and linger over a quiet cup of tea on the couch. And most days I do exactly that! But some days this just isn’t possible. Some days I wake up late, miss my workout and need a breakfast that I can grab and go while I literally run out the door without a shower....

As the kid who always got picked last in gym class, I can appreciate a vegetable that many wouldn’t want on their plate. They don’t get the easy acceptance that sweet vegetables like Baked Acorn Squash Slices or Roasted Sweet Potatoes enjoy. In fact, until I tried Roasted Beets (like in this Beet Salad), I myself was not a fan. Still feeling skeptical? Let the creamy textures of rice and loads of Parmesan cheese in this risotto woo you!...

Your new favorite recipe for roast beef is waiting for you on this list of the Best Pot Roast Recipes! All of my recipes for pot roast take 15 minutes or less for prep and use simple pantry staple ingredients. Find recipes for how to make pot roast in the slow cooker, in the oven, and in the pressure cooker! Pot Roast Recipes My family and I love pot roast....

Boneless and skinless chicken thighs are best when cooked quickly over high heat. That’s the reason why broiled chicken thighs are such a treat. It’s really is a shame that they are so underrated. Beautifully caramelized, with bits of charred meat, they taste almost like grilled chicken thighs. And they are incredibly juicy inside, which is the direct result of quick high heat cooking. Benefits of broiling chicken thighs But the benefits of broiling don’t stop with great, grilled-like taste....

Guys - I’m officially on Day 24 of my Whole30! I’m so close to the end I can almost taste all the delicious foods I’ve been missing! In fact, I’m even dreaming about them! Like last night I had a dream that Adam and I were invited to a fancy ball with a 6 course dinner and flowing champagne and I just decided to go for it. I was so angry at myself when I woke up and then I realised I was dreaming!...

This chettinad egg curry has roughly been adapted from my chettinad chicken curry recipe on the blog. The curry isn’t very hot but is moderately spicy which makes the gravy very flavorful. Preparation Bring eggs to room temperature. Wash and boil them. Remove the shells and pierce them randomly with a fork few times. Set aside. We need to make fresh chettinad masala for this recipe. The key to making this chettinad spice powder is roasting them right without burning otherwise it will lend a bitter taste....

For those who haven’t had it before, chia seed pudding is made by combining chia seeds—a tiny seed often considered a “superfood” for its impressive levels of fiber and protein—with a liquid (usually some kind of milk, either dairy or non-dairy), plus other optional flavor mix-ins. Overnight, the chia seeds plump as they absorb the liquid, and the mixture thickens into a pudding-like consistency. It’s culinary magic! Chia pudding has been popular for a while now, and it does offer many features that attract me—it’s healthy, high protein, high fiber, and incredibly filling....

This quick combination of marinade ingredients not only will make your chicken actually taste like something (that “something” being savory, herby, and down-right delicious), it works double-time to tenderize the chicken and make it juicy. Just 15 minutes of marinating time can work wonders to juicify (<—my new favorite verb) and flavorize (<—my other new favorite verb) your chicken. This chicken marinade recipe works for any cut of boneless chicken, be it chicken breasts, chicken thighs, or chicken tenders....

If you love sweet and salty popcorn (or kettle corn as it’s also known) you are going to go crazy for this Chocolate Drizzled Popcorn. Freshly popped popcorn is covered in milk or dark chocolate (your choice) and sprinkled with a little salt for the ultimate movie night snack. I love to make a batch of stovetop popcorn to make this recipe but feel free to use air popped popcorn or even a pack of microwave or pre-popped popcorn instead....

This cilantro lime cauliflower rice recipe is a delicious veggie-packed side for any Mexican dish, and the perfect base for keto burrito bowls! It also happens to be the first sneak peek I’m sharing into my new Easy Keto Carboholics’ Cookbook — this cilantro cauliflower rice recipe is straight from the book. Not a cilantro lover? You can make cheesy cauliflower rice or cauliflower fried rice instead, or check out my full guide to cauliflower rice for the best ways to cook plain cauliflower rice....

Ever heard of city chicken? If you haven’t, you’re in for a treat. Don’t be fooled by its name! While they look a little bit similar, city chicken and fried chicken are nowhere near the same. But don’t worry, city chicken is equally delicious and impossible to resist. Dying to find out what this dish truly is? Let’s begin! City Chicken Contrary to its name, city chicken is a dish made of battered and deep-fried pork cutlets....

Complete with protein, starches, and fat, this casserole is a complete meal all on its own. I do suggest you double the recipe, though. It’s as hearty as it is addictive, so I’m sure you’ll want more than just a slice. While the roster of ingredients is a tad lengthy, don’t be intimidated. If you look closely, they’re all common necessities I’m sure you already have in your pantry! Plus, thanks to items such as pre-cooked mashed potatoes and packaged French-fried onions and bacon, it’s a lot easier than you think....

These brie bites are perfectly sized for popping right into your pie (er, puff pastry) hole and have a dangerous way of disappearing at holiday parties. Also, between friends, I won’t tell anyone if you start munching on the cranberry brie bites before the guests arrive. These baked brie bites are the ultimate make-ahead appetizer recipe. They can be assembled and frozen, either baked or unbaked, weeks before a party....

I’m a longtime believer in homemade cranberry sauce. It is THE EASIEST Thanksgiving side dish to make from scratch, so please do everyone a favor and skip the can. I thought I was all set with my favorite easy Cranberry Orange Sauce. Then, my friend Keri introduced me to her family’s fresh cranberry relish, and now I will forever make not just one but TWO cranberry sauce recipes for Thanksgiving....

Serve ‘em with noodles, pile them into a sub, or settle them on top of Zucchini Pasta; however you enjoy them, they’re a feel-good dinner for all ages. Italian food is a top genre in our household, with meatballs being the number one go-to. We can serve them multiple ways, they are stellar leftover, and let’s get to the point: meatballs taste amazing. When you don’t start cooking until 5 or 6 p....

For vegetarian Indians dal is a vital source of protein & nourishment. And the same for non-vegetarians too, it is a supplementary source. In either case, lentils are served with almost every meal in Indian households. So to keep it exciting, we cook lentils in numerous ways and this dal takda is one of them. About Dal Tadka Dal tadka is a popular Indian dish where cooked spiced lentils are finished with a tempering made of ghee/ oil and spices....

Make this green detox smoothie your go-to recipe for recovering after parties, heavy meals, workouts, the holidays, or anytime you need a snack that recharges! This smoothie has similar benefits to my chicken detox soup: It hydrates, aids in digestion, is vitamin-rich, and like my other healthy drinks, just tastes good. Since it only takes minutes to prep, you can enjoy a quick reset anytime. What Is A Detox Smoothie?...

Dondakaya Curry Ivy gourd also known as Tindora, tendli, kovakkai and tondekayi in India, is a fruit of a vine grown in tropical climates. Dondakaya is the Telugu name for ivy gourd. It is an everyday vegetable cooked in Indian cuisine. Various dishes like curry, chutney, stir fry and rice dishes are made with this veggie. This is one of the veggies well known for its laxative properties and its ability to normalize the blood sugar levels....

… which is funny because before I moved to the U.S., I had no idea Cinco de Mayo was even a thing! Brazilians are definitely missing out on this holiday and all the Mexican food that comes with it. Not that I need an excuse to eat Mexican food! Especially not this Easy Chicken Quesadilla that I have to say was devoured in a matter of seconds. I mean how could we not adore this quesadilla?...

(This post is sponsored by Q Squared NYC.) Oh spring, where art thou? I’ve been patiently waiting, dreaming of my days in the sun, barbecuing, outdoor parties or pretty much anything that doesn’t involve having the heat on. But despite being almost April, we just recently got a lot of snow! ? Excuse me while I go pout under the warm covers for a moment… But it’s okay, because deep inside I know that soon the sun will be shining and I’ll be able to wear all the dresses (pants are so uncomfortable when you’re pregnant) and throw all the fun spring/summer parties....