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What’s better than a frozen Margarita? A CHOCOLATE Margarita, of course! Made with chocolate ice cream, tequila and Agavero orange liqueur. Sleepless baby nights = mommy needs a Sunday cocktail + some chocolate = a well deserved chocolate Margarita! ??? And that, ladies and gentlemen, was my first post pregnancy cocktail. Go big or go home, right? Actually, I did not get to go as big as I’d like, because of breastfeeding and Tim micro managing every sip, afraid that our baby would turn out a drunk....

Gluten-Free Green Bean Casserole Ingredients This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for keto green bean casserole, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below. Other than soup, casseroles are one of the main staples at our house in the winter months. We take our casseroles very seriously here in Minnesota, so it’s only natural that I’m taking this keto green bean casserole recipe very seriously....

About Green Moong Dal Green Moong Dal curry is a delicious Indian dish where whole mung beans (Sabut Moong) are cooked with onions, tomatoes, whole & ground spices. It is one of those dishes that is actually cooked in many regions of India. North Indians call it as Sabut Moong Dal, the Tamil Nadu version is known as Pachai Payaru curry, the Kerala dish is known as Cherupayar Curry & the Andhra version is well-known as Pesalu kura....

This grilled chicken recipe is a shining example of the simple, delicious pleasure that occurs when familiar, individual ingredients unite to create something new and more delightful than they could ever be apart. It has the fresh-but-familiar feeling of an old friend who can still surprise you. It’s the summer berries and juicy Grilled Chicken you’ve loved since childhood, presented in a new, unexpected way (like in this summery Grilled Naan Pizza with Strawberry Chicken and Avocado)....

Grilled chicken salad, served with a delicious citrus vinaigrette and garnished with dried cranberries, crumbled feta cheese and slivers of roasted almonds. It includes a wide variety of textures, colors and flavors. Crunchy roasted almonds add a wonderful nutty flavor to this already delicious salad and serve as a healthy substitute to croutons. Feta, red onions and shallots add a touch of savory taste. Dried cranberries add that sweet and tart taste to balance out the savory bits....

A maple-mustard marinade that takes seconds to stir together infuses the pork with robust flavor, tenderizes it, and helps it to maintain juiciness. With a taste that’s tantalizing, it’s worthy of a dinner party (unless it’s raining, and then you can serve this sassy Stuffed Pork Tenderloin instead). Pork tenderloin is also FAST. Unlike tougher cuts of pork that need low and slow cooking (like this Slow Cooker Pulled Pork), pork tenderloin does not become more tender the longer it cooks....

Tim and I are finally thinking of making the big jump from renting to buying. Rent prices in NYC are absurd and every time I see that money coming out of our account I cry a little… 

It is usually eaten with rice, ghee & fryums (vadiyalu). It can also be eaten with roti, chapathi, ragi rotti or jowar roti. Pulusu can be made with most vegetables like potato, drumstick, pumpkin, ladyfinger, yam, bottle gourd and ridge gourd. Here are some pulusu recipes on the blogbendakaya pulusuegg pulususorakaya pulusu It is a basic and simple dish that is just made with pantry staples. Ingredients like garam masala, garlic and ginger are not used....

When a craving strikes for authentic Chinese beef and broccoli, I typically turn to one of my delicious healthy beef recipes with broccoli (a.k.a. Crockpot Beef and Broccoli and Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli). Today’s recipe for skinny beef and broccoli is for those days when I’m craving beef and broccoli and need it to be extra veggie-packed. After seeing this recipe in my friend Lindsay’s beautiful new cookbook, Nourishing Superfood Bowls, I knew I needed to make it....

This recipe is based on my 5-star Healthy Oatmeal Cookies. Like those cookies, this recipe is flourless, naturally sweetened with honey (there’s no refined sugar), and they’re a breeze to whip up anytime a craving strikes. What makes these healthy cookies special is peanut butter. They harness peanut butter’s rich, thick texture and healthy fats to bind the cookies and make them moist. Thanks to PB, there’s no need to make these peanut butter oatmeal cookies with oil or butter....

These spinach stuffed mushrooms with feta and garlic are just perfect for entertaining. But even when you’re not doing that, they are just as delicious as a veggie-packed lunch. 😉 They are chock full with traditional Greek flavors of spanakopita, without the carbs. And they are simple to make, too! This healthy stuffed mushroom recipe with spinach is ready in 30 minutes, using just 6 ingredients you could easily have in your fridge and freezer right now....

I’ve been making variations of this homemade cajun seasoning recipe for a few years now, starting with the cajun low carb onion rings I used it for first. But when I made keto jambalaya recently, I thought it would be helpful to share how to make cajun seasoning mix for it as well, in its own post. This blend can be used in so many different ways in your cooking (sharing plenty of ideas below, from main dishes and keto meats to sides to pasta), and adds a balanced bit of savory and spice flavor to just about anything....

Cleaning an Air Fryer is very easy and you’re going to love all of the tips and tricks we share with you today. You can make that dirty air fryer look like new Have you ever made an Air Fryer Whole Chicken? Or even made Air Fryer Chicken Wings? If so, you know that there is a specific way to help you clean out all of the grease and grime from your air fryer that comes with frying foods that are “splashy”....

My kids love ham. It’s one of those main dish menu items I can always count on to be a hit at my house for a quick weeknight dinner. One of my favorite ways to cook ham slices is by using the air fryer. It’s quick and easy to grab ham steaks when you don’t want to cook an entire boneless ham or whole ham. If you love this easy recipe for a tasty ham steak in the air fryer, you might also enjoy a larger spiral ham like this Air Fryer Ham, or try Air Fryer Turkey Breast, or Air Fryer Cornish Hens....

Salmon is incredibly versatile, delicious, and waaayyy easier than most people think! My healthy salmon recipes are some of my most frequented for weeknight dinners and entertaining. I know these healthy salmon recipes are some of YOUR favorites too! The recipes have dozens of glowing reviews, including ones from a number of you who used them to cook salmon for the first time. While these recipes are simple (and, super tasty!...

Aloe vera has been hailed as a miracle cure that’s oh-so-good for your body & skin and everything under it. It’s a spiky green plant equally comfortable outside or in your home. Its products are probably somewhere in your medicine cabinet to help treat your summer sunburns. What is Aloe Vera? Aloe vera is a type of cactus-like plant called a succulent, from the Liliaceae family. Originally from Africa, aloe plants generally thrive in poor soil and are drought tolerant because they can store water in their leaves....

This healthy teriyaki chicken recipe is a wholesome twist (like this Healthy Fried Rice recipe) on the ultra-appealing teriyaki chicken stir fry that was my earliest gateway into Asian food. I was introduced to Japanese teriyaki chicken via our hometown’s favorite (only?) Japanese takeout joint. It was in the corner of a nondescript strip mall simply decorated with photos of menu items on the wall and soy sauce bottles on the tables....

This is a cookbook exclusive recipe! This recipe is exclusive to my debut cookbook Dinner which includes a how-to video for every recipe. Just scan the QR code! Just to explain…. I know, it’s confusing! You’re so used to getting recipes on my website – there’s over 1,200 of them, after all. And here you are looking at a tasty recipe video and I haven’t provided the recipe. 🙀 I’m not just doing this to torture you, I promise....

This keto bell pepper sandwich recipe is my take on this fun TikTok trend. And there’s lots to love about it: it’s incredibly easy to make (ready in just 5 minutes), it’s absolutely delicious, AND it’s totally healthy. Now, of course, you can make a keto turkey sandwich with my Wholesome Yum Keto Bread Mix, or keto white bread, or almond flour bread, or even 90-second bread… but this is a colorful, veggie-filled twist on a turkey sandwich that I know will satisfy any sandwich craving....

Skip the flour tortilla and corn taco shells for your next taco night — I’ll show you how to make the easiest, crispiest low carb keto cheese taco shells that stand up to all your favorite toppings! With only 3 ingredients and 15 minutes from start to finish, you’ll want to make these every time you serve tacos. They’re as easy as soft tortilla options like my almond flour tortillas, but with a delectable crunch....