I secretly love the challenge of coming up with menus that have a “wow” factor but has plenty of make-ahead options so I can reduce my workload on the day. Nobody wants to be stuck in the kitchen when they have friends and family over. But also because I secretly dream of being a poised cooking goddess, Nigella Lawson style, who can swan out gracefully from the kitchen with plate after plate of food without breaking a sweat....
FavoritePinShare Homemade pasta is a labor of love but it is totally worth the extra work! This pasta is simple and easy, it just takes a bit of time. Pasta is favorite comfort food for many. Try these tried and true favorite pasta dishes, California Spaghetti, Creamy Chicken Florentine, and Easy Pasta Primavera. Homemade Pasta Recipe Homemade pasta is way better than boxed pasta, it has a good chew and texture that you can’t get from the store....
Bonus: I’m also sharing my fast biscuit icing method to cover the entire surface of a cookie quickly and easily, without piping! Icing for biscuits This is the icing recipe for the Christmas Cookies I just shared. The recipe got too lengthy so I decided to split it into two – and also, this is an all purpose icing recipe that is ideal to use for any cookies and biscuits, not just for the Christmas Cookies!...
And by “A” game, I mean appetite. This zesty Italian pasta salad recipe combines whole wheat noodles, turkey pepperoni, and pizza topping-inspired additions like crunchy bell peppers, tomatoes, and cheese. It’s kid-friendly (just call it “pizza pasta”), quick and easy to pull together, and versatile.You can make it gluten free (use gluten free pasta).You can skip the pepperoni for a vegetarian Italian pasta salad.And of course, you can swap out the veggies for other additions your family enjoys (olive skeptics, I hear you)....
Junior’s Cheesecake has been making its signature New York cheesecake since the 1950s. There are several kinds of cheesecake in the world, but if you ask me, New York cheesecake is the one to beat. It’s sinfully rich, dense, and oh-so-decadent! And if you’re from New York, you know that Junior’s is the go-to place for cheesecake. With its unique combination of light and airy sponge cake “crust” and an ultra-smooth and silky cheesecake filling, Junior’s cheesecake is truly a work of art....
If you’ve explored how to start a keto diet for weight loss, you may be concerned about “the keto flu”, one of the most common side effects of the keto diet. Don’t be! It’s totally avoidable, and temporary if you do experience it. In this article, I’ll tell you everything you need to know about keto flu and answer all your questions, including: What’s the keto flu? Typical keto flu symptoms and signs of keto flu When keto flu starts How long keto flu lasts What causes keto flu (5 top reasons!...
This post is sponsored by ChocZero. All opinions are my own and I only share products I personally love. Thanks for supporting the brands that make this site possible! Everyone loves this classic cookie made keto! This recipe for keto white chocolate macadamia nut cookies tastes just like the real thing, complete with white chocolate chips and a moist and chewy texture, just how they should be. Perfect for dipping in low carb milk!...
Lemon dessert fervor runs strong in my family, and I love sharing that tradition here too. A few seasons ago, I posted the recipe for these Lemon Cream Cheese Bars. These Lemon Thumbprint Cookies are another favorite. Recently, I found myself craving lemon dessert (as one does). As much as I adore this Lemon Cake (it’s perfection!), my lemon cravings were of the immediate nature. Translation: I needed something lemony and sweet, and I needed N-O-W....
With a buttery shortbread crust and luscious lemon cream cheese filling, these easy lemon cheesecake bars are the perfect dessert recipe that tastes like sunny afternoons spent lounging on a blanket on the grass. Warm weather cries out for refreshing lemon, and these lemon cream cheese bars are here to answer. They are: Easy-breezy and light, but still have a touch of specialness and decadence (think of them as the happy medium between Classic Lemon Bars and fancier Lemon Cake)....
FavoritePinShare A simple chicken pasta salad with a delicious lemon herb dressing! Hi everyone! Chelsea back from Chelsea’s Messy Apron and today I’m sharing one of my all time FAVORITE pasta salad recipes! Several weeks ago, on a girl’s Bunco night, we were served a delicious pasta salad and ever since then I have not been able to stop thinking about it! So many of my favorite ingredients – sundried tomatoes, pasta, kalamata olives, parsley, and arugula…...
The very first feature I did for Super Food Ideas magazine was called “Double Duty” where I shared recipes where one base mixture was used for two purposes. So for example, I did a Garlic Lime Marinated Prawns (Shrimp) with Green Rice where one lime and garlic mixture was used to marinate the prawns and as the flavour base for a green spinach rice. Using a salad dressing as a marinade for chicken is Double Duty in its simplest form and this Lemon Chicken Salad is a terrific example where the Lemon Dressing works as a fantastic marinade to infuse chicken with flavour – quickly!...
It’s probably totally uncool to admit this, but I always have cabbage in the fridge. This only started once I “grew up” and realised a) how versatile cabbage is b) how quick it is to shred (e.g. compared to carrot) and c) how long it lasts in the fridge (weeks and weeks and weeks!). Then it became a part of my regular shop. I bet I could blast off 10 quick uses for cabbage without barely taking a breath....
With the holiday season in full swing, you must be up to your ears right now in cookies and treats. As much as I’m enjoying them too, it’s nice to have healthy meals sprinkled in there. Your body just feels so much better when you do! At this time of year, what better way to do that than with a big bowl of soup? This gluten-free, low carb clam chowder recipe is my latest favorite....
This low carb keto cream cheese frosting recipe was originally created for making keto carrot cake, my all-time favorite spring dessert. And I’m so glad I did, because I’ve found so many delicious ways to use this sugar-free cream cheese frosting since then. Pairing beautifully with so many different desserts, it works equally well as a keto icing recipe (that you spread) and a low carb frosting (that you pipe)....
This low carb keto pumpkin cheesecake is a fall-focused spin on my classic sugar-free cheesecake. It has all the sweetness and creamy filling, plus the added rich flavor of pumpkin and warm spices. It’s a dessert so impressive, nobody will guess it’s a sugar-free pumpkin cheesecake! If you love pumpkin everything this time of year, be sure to check out my keto pumpkin roll, healthy keto pumpkin spice latte, or low carb keto pumpkin cookies....
Indians make plenty of dishes with raw green mangoes when they are in season. Apart from this mango rice, Mango Pickle, Mango Dal, Mango Chutney, Aam panna are some of the many ways to use green unripe mangoes. Mango Rice Mango rice is a popular summer dish commonly made in the Southern Indian states – Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. It is a dish made primarily with rice, green unripe sour mangoes, herbs and spices....
This fresh mango salsa recipe is the ultimate combo of sweet with heat! Skip the store-bought varieties and make your own with this easy recipe, ready in just 10 minutes with simple ingredients — it has all the fresh, fruity flavor of mango salad, but with a zesty twist. What Is Mango Salsa? Mango salsa has all the zesty flavor of traditional fresh tomato salsa, but is chopped (instead of pureed) and incorporates ripe, juicy mangoes for a touch of sweetness....
Take your leftover meatloaf to another level with my easy Meatloaf Sandwich recipe! Meatloaf sandwiches are juicy, cheesy, and perfect for using up leftover meatloaf. Serve it for lunch or dinner in just 30 minutes! What to Do with Leftover Meatloaf This is not your typical cold meatloaf sandwich, but instead a melty, heavenly, warm sandwich you will love! My meatloaf sandwich recipe is full of flavor and hits the spot every time....
Made with bell peppers of all colors, fresh herbs, crisp cucumber, and creamy feta, every bite tastes of warm, sunny moments. Eating it never fails to brighten my mood. Protein- and fiber-rich chickpeas make it a hearty vegetarian main, or you can serve it as an easy side with chicken, fish, or shrimp. Or, even pair it with Grilled Halloumi Cheese! This Mediterranean chickpea salad is a recipe I usually save for summer, but I caught myself craving it incessantly earlier this week....
Individual cheesecakes are deliciously rich, tasty, and oh so adorable. Plus, you get bite-size treats without having to make a full sized cheesecake. Mini Cheesecakes These adorable bite-sized treats are made in mini-muffin pans. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, and any time you need a quick and easy treat that everyone is sure to love. These mini cheesecake bites can be made in a variety of flavors. Cherry, strawberry, blueberry, Oreo, and pumpkin are just a few of my favorites....
