It is getting chilly here in New York City. And what better way to spend a chilly afternoon than savoring some walnut cake right out of the oven with a warm cup of coffee? Yesterday was my day off – Yay! – and we decided to go on a day trip to the Bear Mountain State Park, which is within a 1 hour drive from NYC. It is an absolutely stunning place, with breath taking views and I will make a post to talk just about that for those interested in visiting....

Plus, with this easy recipe, you can make it for a fraction of what it costs in the store. Apple butter makes the perfect holiday gift to share with family and friends. All the scents and flavors of fall wrapped up in a jar! This slow cooker apple butter is super easy to make. The recipe is almost hands free. With only 30 minutes of prep time, you’ll just need to chop the apples into pieces and mix them with your trusty spices....

This tasty butter chicken is the crockpot version of my Instant Pot Butter Chicken, which is one of the most popular, highest-rated recipes on my website. It has an authentic Indian flavor, but you can find all of the ingredients at an average grocery store, and you’ll need no more than 15 minutes to prep it. If you’ve never had authentic Indian butter chicken (or Indian food in general!), this Slow Cooker Butter Chicken is a recipe to try....

This Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken Dip is so easy to make! Cheesy, creamy and packed with delicious flavors. You won’t even notice that this recipe is low carb! Who doesn’t love a good party dip? Make sure to also check out my Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip, Cheesy Chorizo Dip and Hot Smoked Gouda Bacon Dip. The BEST ranch chicken dip! I am a big fan of hot dips! Especially when cheese and bacon are involved....

Rules I break on the regular: The speed limit (I set my cruise to 4 mph over. Wild, I know!)Samples at the grocery store (the sign usually says “Take One” buuuuuuut)Happy hour (“I can still squeeze my order in at 6:01 p.m., right?). And the biggest one of all: don’t try a new recipe for the first time the night you are hosting a dinner party. Unless that recipe is this slow cooker risotto with butternut squash and goat cheese....

My most recent cooking-themed conversation was with my hairstylist. Mid-cut, she asked if I ever found myself cooking the same thing over and over again. (Apparently she was having an interlude with all things sesame/ginger and was curious if I’d gone through similar phases.) Guess which recipe I couldn’t wait to tell her about… SOY GINGER SALMON! Salmon is my answer whenever anyone asks about my go-to weeknight meals. (This extensive list of healthy salmon recipes on my site is proof....

One of the markers of fall is all the fresh squash everywhere, and spaghetti squash is the best kind for so many reasons. It simply more versatile than any of the varieties out there, because it can replace pasta so effortlessly. It can take on any flavors you like, making the possibilities with it just endless. You can even twirl it around your fork like spaghetti, hence the name. It truly is my favorite kind of squash....

Growing up, we always had a box of fruity-flavored oatmeal packets stuffed under the bottom shelf of our pantry. They were sugary (that part I didn’t mind) and microwaved up into a kind of slop that would change tints depending upon what flavor of fruit it was supposed to imitate. Strawberry was a dull, sad pink; blueberry was gray; peach was…well, we never did figure out what to call that color....

You’ll want to put this keto lemon curd on just about anything. It’s incredibly light and refreshing, full of flavor, and the perfect addition to your favorite keto desserts like ice cream, cheesecake, and even just whipped cream for a super simple and sweet creamy sugar-free lemon curd dessert. Is Lemon Curd Keto? Regular lemon curd is not keto (so much sugar), but this easy low carb lemon curd is keto friendly!...

Want to make the most of this season’s most bountiful crop? Check out my Chicken Thighs with Creamed Corn, Brazilian Corn Cake, Curau (Brazilian Corn Pudding) and Corn Couscous. (This post is sponsored by Carolina® Rice. All opinions are my own.) A creamy summer risotto for corn season! If I could choose one flavor to describe summer, it would be fresh corn. Hands down! There’s something about standing barefoot in the kitchen, shucking ears of corn, that is incredibly satisfying....

I know. How did I get this job? In all seriousness, stuffing vegetables with all types of tasty fillings has become one of my favorite ways to use seasonal produce. It’s familiar territory worth visiting again and again. Why I Love This Taco Spaghetti Squash Stuffed vegetables are filling. This Taco Spaghetti Squash recipe offers a whopping 29 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber per boat. I found about two-thirds of one stuffed spaghetti squash kept me full an entire afternoon, an impressive feat considering I am usually ready to eat an entire box of granola bars by 3 p....

You need not go out to eat to have them because this recipe makes the most excellent copycat of the well-loved classic. Texas Roadhouse rolls are the epitome of dinner rolls. They’re so soft and fluffy that they almost melt in your mouth. And the flavor? Oh boy. It’s sweet, salty, buttery, and downright delicious. Dinner rolls make such a fantastic addition to any meal, so why not learn to make them yourself?...

Some people might say you can’t go wrong with brownies, but I think you can. In my book, they need to be super fudgy… which is why I’ve been working on these fudgy keto brownies with almond flour for a really long time. And after more than half a dozen trials, I’m pretty sure this is the best keto brownies recipe you’ll find anywhere! If you’re a brownie lover like me, you might want to try my other low carb almond butter brownies, too....

I am smitten with this masala recipe (and Indian food in general) right now for several reasons. The obvious: it’s totally delish, healthy, makes for excellent leftovers, and even though this recipe is easy, it will leave you feeling ultra impressed with your culinary skills after you make it. The less obvious: Tofu tikka masala is comfort food that doesn’t leave me feeling like I need to rush into my sweatpants, curl up, and hibernate until April (or whenever it’s warm enough outside for salads to start sounding appetizing again)....

When it comes to crowd pleasing appetizers, it’s hard to beat bruschetta. Traditional bruschetta (like this easy bruschetta) is made with a mix of tomatoes and basil, but wait until you try this Tomato and Feta version! Fresh tomatoes, finely sliced red onions and creamy feta cheese are mixed with extra virgin olive oil, then piled high on top of grilled sourdough bread. I’ve popped the balsamic glaze down as optional but if it’s all the same to you spoon that glaze on top....

Tomatoes are not native to India and were brought by the Portuguese explorers in the 16th century. However they were grown from the 18th century & over the years have been adapted into the Indian cooking. Today India is proudly the second largest cultivator of tomatoes. Like eggplants & pumpkins, tomatoes are fruits, classified botanically as berries but used extensively as a vegetable for culinary purposes. Tomatoes form the base of many curried Indian dishes....

If you thought this dish was only served in some Telugu kitchens, you’re in for a surprise. Migrants and students from Guntur and Krishna area carried Ulavacharu not just in their hearts but into their new kitchens and the public domain. Slowly this dish has moved from the confines of the erstwhile village kitchens to gain popularity among restaurant goers and home cooks who love to experiment with regional foods....

About Spring Rolls Spring roll is a traditional Chinese savory snack where a pastry sheet is filled with vegetables, rolled & fried. Spring vegetables like cabbage, spring onions and carrots are used for the filling. Since traditionally they were made during the spring festival with spring vegetables, they are known as spring rolls. This centuries old Chinese food travelled all over Asia and has become a popular snack in almost every Asian Country....

Fat, fluffy pancakes stacked tall and begging to be drenched in maple syrup, spooned with fruit compote, and/or slathered in nut butter, these healthy vegan pancakes are ultra low-maintenance, and their soft texture and pleasing taste will surprise you. Despite being made vegan pancakes without milk, without eggs, and even without butter, they pack a classic, homey flavor that stacks up (<—did you see what I did there?) to the more decadent competition....

This Vegetable Soup with Orzo was one of the very first recipes that I put up on the blog. It’s hearty, healthy and a great way to pack some vegetables into your day. Featuring spinach and cannellini beans, it comes together in just over 30 minutes and does not skimp on the flavour! Serve it with a side of crusty bread or a grilled cheese sandwich and you’ve got yourself a perfect lunch or dinner....