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Why are Purple Potatoes Purple? Like other purple and blue fruits and vegetables, purple potatoes get their distinct color because they contain anthocyanins. These are the compounds that give them their unique and aesthetic purple hue, but it isn’t just a pigment! Anthocyanins are nutritious antioxidants that give purple and blue potatoes a nutritional boost over their yellow and white cousins. What do purple potatoes taste like? Purple potatoes tend to have a slightly nuttier and earthier flavor compared to the more neutral taste of white potatoes....

Ragi Pancakes are sweet flat cakes made in a pan or Tawa using ragi flour, banana, milk and are made without eggs and sugar. They can be made savory too but then I would call them Ragi Cheela/ Dosa. I am from a family who has been calculating nutrition and health quotients of foods from a long time. Thanks to my sister who is a food technologist and I learnt a lot about nutrition from her notes and books....

First and foremost I have to let you know these were my kiddo’s idea. He has recently taken up an interest in giving me flavor combinations that sound…well…interesting. For example, this week I let each of the kids invent their own ice cream flavors that we made in the ice cream maker. His recipe was peanut butter cup, cookie dough, Golden Oreo with a Strawberry Syrup swirl. Otherwise known as Vomit Flavor....

Fresh green beans roasted with potatoes are no doubt an amazing vegetable to team with Roti (Flatbread) or rice. Full of flavor and nutrition, these make-ahead beans make a comfort meal for holidays or any busy day! This quick and simple recipe of roasted potatoes with green beans made using the stovetop method would be real time saver, yet would taste crispy like roasted in an oven. I have always loved the fact that cooking in a wok saves my time and with not much preparation needed for this recipe, I would make a bunch of rotis on another burner while sauteing this veggie....

As a foodie/food blogger/person who eats food, one of my first concerns about going back to school was what food I’d have time to eat. I’m looking at 12 hour days and a wallet that’s less than excited to open up for daily trips to the university cafeteria. So I’ve started experimenting with on-the-go type meals that I can scarf down on the train or between classes. Enter, this Spiralized Zucchini Caprese Salad in a Jar....

Yes, you know I love my sweet and salty. Has it gotten old? I read on the internets the other day that people were “OVER” sweet and salty. How is that even possible? How can one be OVER the best flavor profile ever to exist? I didn’t even realize it was a trend! What do I know, right? But in the spirit of killing-overdoing-repeat offendering sweet and salty I made you bars....

Let’s talk about life for a second, kay? I had a great weekend. A SUPER weekend, actually. There were sports games, there was baking, there was movie watching (American Hustle…omg have you seen it? lovity love!), there was a date night with amazing friends, there was wine and there was shopping. And there was House of Cards. Do you watch? We love it. It’s not as manic for me as Breaking Bad was, or our season 1&2 Homeland obsession (season 3 was ok up until the OMGending), but we do enjoy the horrible people that Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright play on tv....

It was such a fabulous getaway, one I was able to share with some really fantastic girls. If you are considering planning a beach trip, girl’s getaway or a family vacation Sandestin is the place for you. I’m going to share the highlights of the trip for you today, but if you have any specific questions leave me a comment and I’ll do my best to get you an answer!...

I know, I know. Everyone’s favorite way to eat Brussels sprouts is roasted. I get it. But hear me out. Let’s eat those sprouts raw. Shaved Brussels sprouts are one of my favorite salad bases. It brings such a tasty crunch to salads and holds up well for meal prepping or leftovers. Why you’ll love this shaved brussel sprout salad How do you clean Brussels sprouts? Rinse Brussels sprouts in cold water....

This salad is loaded with all those fresh veggies you love, topped with a snap from the Quick Pickled Onions, and a creamy, lemon dressing. I promise you’ll love it. Why you’ll love this Simple Homemade Greek Salad: Loaded with fresh veggies Tastes authentic and delicious Topped with Quick Pickled Onions for more flavor Can be made with 10 simple ingredients Made in under 15 minutes How do you make this Simple Greek Salad?...

Super Soft Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe Oh hey giant peanut butter cookies. What up. Super Soft Peanut Butter Cookies RecipeTips on How to Make Peanut Butter CookiesGet the Recipe You’ll also sign up to get new recipes in your inbox. Δ When I decided I needed to make super thick peanut butter cookies I really didn’t think they would tun out THIS thick. But I went big. And fat. Or thick....

I have always been a fan of crispy and spiced nuts. Can’t get enough of these nuts on holidays like Diwali. It’s a culture in India to give sweets and nuts on Diwali. Back when I was a kid, it was just a segmented box with 3-4 nuts. These days we get variety of flavored nuts in amazing packing. It was fun to make these spicy walnuts dunked in a mix of maple syrup, black pepper, black salt, nutmeg, little bit of olive oil and chilly flakes....

Published 7/25/2019 • Updated 6/14/2022 Why Make these Spinach Egg Muffins? High protein – per serving, this healthy snack rings in at 12g protein! Lower in carbs – at just 8g carbs/serving, this snack will keep you full all day long! Made in 30 minutes – all you need is 30 minutes in order to whip this delicious breakfast up! More Egg Muffins Bacon-Wrapped Egg Cups Sweet Potato Hash Egg Cups Asparagus and Shitake Mushroom Egg Cups Turkey Fajita Egg Cup Recipe

Why you’ll love these stuffed jalapeno poppers: Quick: This recipe will only take 35-minutes to put together Spicy: Of course, these stuffed jalapeno poppers add a little kick to the appy plate Vegetarian: Lots of jalapeno popper recipes have bacon in them, but this one is totally vegetarian Ingredient Notes: Jalapenos: Jalapenos are rich in vitamins A and C, as well as potassium. They also have carotene which is an antioxidant that can help prevent damage to your cells....

Actually waist deep. Or neck deep. Whatever. It’s deep… So instead of fooding it today for you. I am going rogue. Let’s talk. That picture of cupcakes up there are for my book. Can’t share the recipe yet, but makes you want to buy 14 copies, right? Loving THIS Mascara right now. Like loving. It. It’s thick thick and creamy creamy and I adore it. I haven’t gotten out of sweats the past few weeks and Splendid makes my most favorite cute comfies ever to exist in this life....

Sundal Podi is a flavorful spice powder widely used for traditional south Indian sundal varieties. podi stays good for weeks. Easy homemade sundal powder with pantry ingredients. WHAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT sundal PODI? Podi is a south Indian condiment. A few spoons of podi make Sundal extra flavorful. Should I ROAST ALL THE INGREDIENTS one by one? No, but follow the roasting steps as mentioned else some ingredients might get burnt....

Published 8/12/2024 • Updated 9/11/2024 We were originally going to call this recipe zucchini bars — but at the end of the day, it’s cake cut into bar form 😛 We’ve made One-Bowl Zucchini Muffins and Chocolate Zucchini Bread here on Fit Foodie Finds, and we’ve wanted to make a zucchini cake for so long. It’s the perfect amount of sweet and moist, and the healthy cream cheese frosting is just chef’s kiss....

Make sure to try my Sour Cream Pecan Coffee Cake too! The VERY Best Coffee Cake Recipe Ever EVER! Is there anything better than cake for breakfast? Of course it’s not an indulgence I afford myself on the regular, but the day after my birthday is the best because I know there is leftover cake waiting for me to have with my cup of coffee, which leads me to today’s long overdue post....

Why You’ll Love These Toasted pecans are drizzled with homemade caramel and then topped with melted chocolate.The ultimate salty/sweet treat. These are a no-bake dessert. The only piece of special equipment you will need is a candy thermometer. These candies are universally loved and perfect for gifting, especially around the holidays! What Are Turtles Candy? Turtles candies are bite-sized candies made up of pecan halves, caramel, and chocolate. They are named as such because when you pile the chocolate and caramel on top of the pecans, it kind of looks like the shell of a little turtle!...

Love homemade meatball recipes? Make sure to check out my German Meatballs too! My Favorite Swedish Meatballs Recipe Swedish Meatballs are a total comfort food recipe in my house. Juicy beef and pork meatballs covered in rich gravy? Sign me up! Especially if there are some egg noodles lying around nearby. Homemade meatballs like these ones are truly a gift to us all. They’re totally flavorful and juicy, and when you cook them in the oil, they get that perfect crispy exterior....