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Manga sambar is a traditional South Indian-style rice accompaniment prepared with raw mango, mixed vegetables, lentils, and specially prepared spice powder. The detailed recipe with tips and tricks makes it a great beginner-friendly recipe for South Indian cuisine meals. WHAT IS SAMBAR? Sambar is one of the most popular traditional South Indian dishes. A good amount of protein, and vegetables, blended with flavorful sambhar powder - makes it not only healthy & nutritious but also tastes delicious....

Published 6/26/2021 I’ve never met a Piña Colada I didn’t like and this one is made with whole, frozen coconut, frozen pineapple, and rum. Best Ever Piña Colada What I love about this Piña colada recipe is that there’s no need for any added sugar other than frozen fruit. Natural sugars from the pineapple and coconut will leave this homemade piña colada so refreshing and delicious. What is a piña colada?...

Why you’ll love this savory bread pudding: Short Prep: This recipe can be prepped in only 25-minutes, the rest of the time is left to your oven to do the work Flavorful: Thyme and sage are seriously the herbs that are perfect for the fall/winter season. They are so comforting Lower Food Waste: Use up whatever bread you have on hand in this recipe to use up a loaf that may go bad before you eat it all...

❤️ Why You’ll Love Sheet Pan Pancakes Delicious – Breakfast, lunch, or dinner – these pancakes are perfect for any time of day. Meal Prep – This recipe is perfect for meal prep! Refrigerate these pancakes for up to three days, or freeze them for up to one month. Customizable – Are you team white chocolate chips or not? Whether you want to try your favorite fruits or switch up the flavor of protein powder – customize this pancake recipe with all your favorite flavors....

Published 6/17/2022 Best Gluten Free Waffles! Is there anything better than a fluffy waffle with a side of bacon or breakfast sausage for breakfast? Honestly, I’d eat that for any meal of the day! These gluten free waffles are truly a staple in our kitchen when we’re looking for a waffle made without grains. They’re made from the basis of almond flour and coconut flour, making them naturally nutty and slightly sweet....

Published 2/6/2019 • Updated 5/15/2020 Helloooooo beautiful. That’s pretty much what I say every time I take a bite out of these paleo sweet potato brownies. Today we’re sharing a healthy brownie recipe with a twist! AKA we replaced the oil with sweet potato puree to make these brownies nutritious and delicious! Plus, these sweet potato brownies are super fudgy and grain-free/paleo-friendly (WOOT!). If you’re a brownie lover like me, you know it’s sort of hard to find a healthy brownie recipe that’s just as good as the real deal....

I am a child of the 80s and we lived and breathed that Sloppy Joe-style food life. Even though I grew up in Texas, our kitchen was firmly planted in the Midwest. Casseroles? Yep. Beef Stew? Of course. Meatloaf? Obviouslyyyyy. And Sloppy Joe Sandwiches were definitely one of my mom’s meal planning go-tos. You can see that ground beef recipes were VERY popular in my house. What is Sloppy Joe Stew?...

We’re rounding out our week of reader recipes with what I can only call, Micha’s Medley! Because it’s so much more than the “Slow Cooker Mexican Rice Bowl” that I’ve called it. It’s loads of vegetables sneakily packed in. And it’s a bunch of flavors all blended to perfection. And it’s so filling and nutritious, I alway want it in my fridge for leftovers! With minimal effort and maximum taste, this dish is perfect for meal prep and guaranteed to keep you feeling satisfied....

Published 2/9/2024 Why You’ll Love this Spicy Pickle Margarita We had the genius idea at the studio the other day to make another pickle-based cocktail. If you didn’t know, we’re huge dill pickle fans and pickle juice is such a fabulous mix-in for cocktails. This spicy pickle margarita is simply made with classic margarita ingredients such as lime juice, tequila, and triple sec, but we added dill pickle juice and jalapeños for a fancy variation....

Love this flavor combo? You should try my Tequila Lime Chicken too! Skillet Lime Chicken Is a Flavor Packed Easy Chicken Recipe!Breasts or Thighs?Get the Recipe Skillet Lime Chicken Is a Flavor Packed Easy Chicken Recipe! It’s almost summer. Almost. Like we are THIS close…so close I can smell the sunscreen. The end of the school year gives me so many feels. I am super, mega happy that school is over....

Beef Wellington is a classic Christmas dinner main dish that really takes some kitchen commitment. If you aren’t familiar, traditional Beef Wellington is an English recipe where a sheet of phyllo dough is lined with prosciutto or ham, then foie gras paste and a mushroom duxelles, before setting beef tenderloin on top. Rolled up and baked, it is certainly a labor of love! So in my forever effort to star vegetables as the eye catching holiday main dish (right next to Whole Roasted Cauliflower and Stuffed Butternut Squash), I set out to make a delectable vegetarian Wellington dish that will knock your socks off!...

Why you’ll love these stir fry veggies: Versatile: As I mentioned, you can really use whatever base, and whatever veggies in this recipe Easy: I wasn’t lying when I said this was easy. Have it ready in just 40-minutes Delicious: The flavors of the Asian-inspired sauce for this recipe really make this so yummy Ingredient Notes: Oyster Sauce: You can definitely use regular oyster sauce here, but to make this recipe vegan or vegetarian-friendly, use a vegan substitute....

Why You’ll Love This Copycat Subway Cookies Recipe Guys, I believe I’ve cracked the secret to Subway-soft cookies! No Sandwich Artists were harmed in the making of this recipe. Their trade secrets are safe. But with this copycat version, you can enjoy perfect Subway cookies fresh from your oven. Here’s why this homemade recipe is the best: Why You’ll Love This Copycat Subway Cookies RecipeWhat Makes Subway Cookies Different?Ingredients You’ll NeedHow to Make Subway CookiesTips for SuccessEasy Subway Cookie VariationsWhat Keeps Cookies Chewy?...

Hi friends! Popping in after a super busy week… The weather here in New Jersey is so dumb. I feel like we have been buried in snow for 2 months straight. I can’t remember the last time I have even seen the grass. Luckily though last weekend I had the chance to pack up and head to Orlando for Food Blog Forum, which is a food blogging conference held in the happiest place on earth....

Why you’ll love this summer pasta salad: Easy: Make this summer pasta salad in only 20-minutes Versatile: Swap out any of the veggies or cheese with your fav or what you have on hand Meal Prep: Prep this salad in advance and store in the fridge for a quick, easy meal Ingredients: Mangos: Mangos are in-season during the summer months and they’re so fresh and delicious. To this savory dish they add a bit of sweetness but you can swap them out for berries like blueberries or strawberries instead, or omit them completely....

The Ultimate Fudgy Brownies Recipe I have made a LOT of brownie recipes here on my site. A.Lot. My Fudgy Brownies Recipe is the classic, and my Kid’s Favorite Brownies are ALWAYS a hit. But of course I am ALWAYS up for a new brownie. I mean, it’s kind of my job. And my favorite type of brownie is a thick, dense, fudgy, stick-to-your-teeth situation. And today we are going full send....

Why You’ll Love These Cherry Limeade Cookies Texture! You’ll notice in the recipe for these cookies they are egg-free. They also are without a levening agent like baking soda that you typically find in cookies. They mimic more of a melt-away shortbread cookie that are buttery and delicious! Flavor! Sweet chopped cherries and cherry juice paired with tart lime juice and zest are included in the cookie dough adding tons of sweet and tart flavor....

Published 10/8/2019 • Updated 5/15/2020 High Protein + Low Sugar Over the past few months, I’ve been trying to find ways to keep high-protein, low sugar snacks around my kitchen. For some reason, I always gravitate towards sweeter, high-protein foods. These egg muffin cups are made up of grated sweet potato (similar to our sweet potato hash browns), cheddar cheese, and a little bit of garlic. I love the flavor the grated sweet potato gives these egg cups…so good!...

Why You’ll Love This Texas Sheet Cake Cookies Recipe A classic favorite in cookie form. This recipe takes the concept of a classic Texas Sheet Cake and turns it into perfectly sharable cookies. All of the irresistible chocolaty-ness; no more slicing and serving. Texture heaven. These cookies are wonderfully soft, dense, and moist. It’s kind of like biting into the best chocolate cake ever. But it’s a cookie instead. Quick and easy....

I used gluten free oats, no sugar or dairy. The sweetness comes from the banana and I added poms for that added crunch! This dish really reminds me of the beginning of the year. My sister, Dena, lived in our flat at the beginning of the year and most mornings we would enjoy breakfast like this, talk about our goals and then go our separate ways to get on with our busy day....