Many people turn to fermented foods for their health benefits and fiber — but on a low carb diet, some of them are off limits. Where does sauerkraut (a.k.a. fermented cabbage leaves) stand on the low carb spectrum? Is sauerkraut keto? Let’s take a closer look at carbs in sauerkraut and how to enjoy it on a low carb diet. New to counting carbs or keto? Learn the keto diet basics here and grab my printable keto cheat sheet system to make it easy....
Ingredients like ginger, jeera, green chilies and curry leaves flavor up the chekkalu. Channa dal is another key ingredients that is used. It can be replaced with moong dal. Even split peanuts can be added but the traditional recipe never had them. To make chekkalu I have used store bought flour. Traditionally these were made by washing the rice, drying and then milling rice in a flour mill. The recipe method shared in this post will give you thin, crunchy and tasty chekkalu....
Whether you serve it as an appetizer, a side dish, or as a main entrée, pulled pork will make your dinner extra special. After all, how can you say no to sweet, smoky, and melt-in-your-mouth pork? Best of all, pulled pork could not be easier to make! Just place all the ingredients in the Crockpot, and your part is done. Yes, it takes several hours of waiting, but every minute is worth it....
About Cold Coffee Cold Coffee is a popular chilled beverage made with coffee, sugar and milk/water. It is made in so many different ways across the world with varying ingredients like whipping cream, ice cream, coffee syrup etc. Since this recipe uses milk, I have used a blender to create a thick and frothy cold coffee. However you can also use a mason jar or a milk frother or a shaker bottle to froth it....
This post is sponsored by Everywhere Agency on behalf of Macy’s; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. Happy Cinco de Mayo, friends! Today’s announcement has nothing to do with that or with Mexican food. Instead, I’m proud to announce that I’ll be participating of Macy’s Asian Pacific American Heritage Month event on May 10th (next week!) giving you tips and tricks to create a true #FoodPorn Instagram story!...
AIR FRYER CRISPY TOFU Making crispy tofu in the air fryer is so easy and fast. You can use it as an appetizer by sticking it with toothpicks, serve over white rice or brown rice, or toss it in with your favorite salad. Because tofu is so versatile, you can easily toss it with your favorite sauce or seasonings, to make a variety of meals with extra protein, that everyone will love....
While the premise of making shredded chicken in the slow cooker (for Chicken Alfredo Bake and more) seems easy enough, finding clear answers to know how long to cook your chicken, what type of chicken to use, and the best way to shred it can be difficult to track down in a single resource. That’s why I’ve created this comprehensive guide for making healthy pulled chicken in the slow cooker....
A tsp of this powder eaten with rice in the beginning of a meal is said to increase the appetite, digestion and absorption of nutrients in the food. I will try to make a detailed post on the health benefits of curry leaves sometime soon. There may be different ways of making spiced curry leaves powder or curry leaves rice. I am sharing the method I make at home. I usually make this spicy curry leaves podi and stock up in a glass bottle....
It only takes one look at those gorgeous layers of brownies, pudding, whipped cream, and crushed toffee bars to know that this dessert is the ultimate decadence. It’s also a dessert that tastes phenomenal, no matter how it turns out. Even if you mess up the brownies, it will still be amazing. It’s the easiest, most fool-proof way to impress your family and friends! Plus, because of its sheer size and richness, death by chocolate can easily feed a crowd....
Peach cobbler is a dessert of LEGEND in my family. Growing up, my Grammy made homemade peach cobbler every summer. We loved it so much that my sister started requesting it for her birthday instead of cake. For as much as I adore peach cobbler, between already having baked my favorite homemade Peach Crisp and Baked Peaches, two from-scratch fruit pies (both using my foolproof Whole Wheat Pie Crust), and our constant “emergency” ice cream runs, I thought it might be best for the summer desserts and me to take a break for the season… Then, a windfall of fresh peaches landed (quite literally) on my doorstep, courtesy of this local company....
Everyone loves having their own pizza, which is why this recipe is a big hit with kids. Plus, the best part about this simple recipe is that you don’t need a fancy pizza oven to make it. All you need are a few simple ingredients and an Air Fryer, and you can whip up these personal pan pizzas in under 30 minutes. It’s easy to make, just grab your favorite pizza recipes and your entire family is going to be amazed at this easy air fryer dish....
Sometimes, lazy mornings call for a low carb, paleo mug cake. So do busy, I-have-five-minutes-to-make-breakfast mornings. And let’s not leave out random afternoons when you want dessert more than an apple. Or your next breath. You’re among friends here; we get it. Really, there’s no bad time for an easy vanilla mug cake and this particular keto vanilla mug cake is better than most. Any time you’re hungry, need a treat and want to keep it keto, this easy vanilla mug cake is your BFF....
They’re thick and fudgy, moist and ooey-gooey, and with crisp and crackly exteriors. They’re like brownies, but better because they melt in your mouth. How incredible is that? The best part? You won’t need to make the cookie dough from scratch. All it takes is a cake mix. So, if you’re looking for a dessert that’s mind-blowingly delicious but a cinch to make at the same time, you’ve just found it....
Busy days call for meals with quick prep, simple ingredients, and major crowd-pleasing abilities. It’s even better when those meals are also nutritious, filling, and completely delicious. This healthy garlic shrimp recipe checks all the boxes and is here to help keep the stress down and good habits up. ONE PAN. Everything cooks in the same skillet, including the quinoa. Fewer dishes = happy chef. Quick and Easy. This simple shrimp dish is ready in 30 minutes....
Every year, the first loaf of zucchini bread I bake feels like a mini milestone. Knowing it is the first of many zucchini loaves and zucchini muffins to come, I baker-nerd out, wondering what subtle, fun twist I can add. In years past, my annual abundance of zucchini has led us down many delicious zucchini bread roads together: Paleo Zucchini Bread with Chocolate Chips. A gluten free zucchini bread with coconut flour....
If you are new to making homemade fresh grape juice then this post may be helpful. There are numerous benefits of consuming grape juice, especially when made fresh and consumed immediately. Grapes are a rich source of antioxidants, many vitamins and minerals. Though grapes provides us with abundant nutrients and benefits, it is good to consume a variety of fruits or juices and not limit to grapes alone. There are 2 ways of making grapes juice – One is to boil the grapes and then make a juice that can be preserved for long time....
As someone who strives to eat balanced meals, I often feel like I get cheated when we’re grabbing lunch on the go. At many chains, the only healthy option is a grilled chicken sandwich. You know as soon as you order it, it’s probably going to be bland and dry, a sacrifice to be made in the name of nutrition. This grilled chicken sandwich is the redemption. It is everything I wish the grilled chicken sandwiches at cookouts and restaurant pitstops could be!...
Ever since learning to make Grilled Cauliflower Steaks, I’ve been completely enamored by the delicious simplicity of grilled veggies. It’s the same way I feel about roasted vegetables in the winter—10 minutes of effort for a plate piled high with scrumptious, healthy satisfaction. Grilled portobello mushrooms have a mega advantage over baked portobellos mushroom recipes: NO clean up at the end! Simple Grilled Portobello Mushrooms To make these delicious marinated grilled mushrooms, you’ll need one main ingredient (ahem, the portobellos) and a few simple ingredients for the marinade....
In about 10 days, the streets of NYC will be filled with drunk people wearing green clothing and shamrocks. Me? I’ll be hiding at home, putting my booze into good use: food. Oh yeah, a few bottles of Guinness go a long way: beef stew, chili, bread, onion rings, soup and, wait for it, chocolate cake! ? And, okay, I admit it. Maybe we will drink a glass or two....
This easy pan seared halibut recipe with lemon butter sauce will show you how to cook halibut perfectly every time! Just like baked Chilean sea bass, this pan fried halibut could pass for a special meal at a fancy restaurant — but it’s surprisingly fast and easy to make. Cooking halibut this way tastes decadent, thanks to the butter lemon sauce for halibut, but it’s healthy, too! If you have any hesitations about fish, halibut recipes (like this one) taste mild and just might turn you into a fan....
