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What is seitan? Seitan is a meat alternative much like tofu and tempeh that has been gaining popularity for its texture and versatility. Easily flavored with your favorite spices, it makes a great protein source for tacos, salads, wraps, casseroles, or even burgers. Pronounced “say-ten,” this “meat” originated in Japanese cuisine and is made by combining water with wheat flour and then removing the starch. It gets its unique texture from wheat gluten, a plant-based protein that creates chewy strands similar to meat....

I can’t imagine how my reaction would have been if my mom had tried to serve me tofu as a child, but the reaction wouldn’t have been great. And I get it. I mean, tofu is weird, right? And it takes some coaxing to become amazing. But after many of the members in our Facebook group mentioned how they make two dinners every night, one for their kids and one for the grown-ups, I thought I’d round up a few tofu recipes for kids and grown-ups alike!...

If you love typical fried food, you are not alone. I love fried foods- onion fritters, bread rolls, samosa and it goes on. An easy way to have these fried foods without deep frying is to air fry them. If you have just started as an air fryer user, trust me, this is such a simple yet great tool that can help you create healthier meals in less time. From veggie chips to crispy potatoes, this collection of Healthy Vegan Air Fryer Recipes is a healthier alternative to deep-fried food with excessive oil....

I’ll be honest—I used to think rice was boring. For context, I grew up on plain ol’ white rice and butter (so… not much of a culinary adventure, if ya know what I mean). But thanks to my nutritionist schooling and kitchen experimentations with cuisines like Indian, Mexican, and Korean, I’ve learned that rice is like a blank canvas that can be transformed into a flavorful side or star of the show!...

For decades the mantra of mothers and dietitians alike was “Eat Your Vegetables”. For many people that was hard enough, but now the advice is “Eat All the Colors of the Rainbow”. This is great advice because by eating a wide variety of colorful vegetables, you are pretty much assured to cover the spectrum of vitamins and minerals. Red vegetables and fruits are a key color for eating a nutritious diet....

Oats almond butter muffins are perfect for breakfast - with mild sweetness these are healthy treat. Fiber rich oats paired with almond butter makes it perfect for toddler snacks.These are Eggless muffins. Breakfast these days are going super crazy in our house. Jagadish leaves so early for work. He prefers packing the breakfast rather than eating at home. Many tiffin items don’t stay good if eaten after an hour or two....

Make sure to try my White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies too!! White Chocolate Cake Is Rich, Buttery, And Might Be Your New Favorite! So cake. Are there ever too many cake recipes? The correct answer is no ma’am. White Chocolate Cake Is Rich, Buttery, And Might Be Your New Favorite!Let’s Talk About HOW You Make White Chocolate Cake!WHY Would You Melt Chocolate With Water?Don’t Forget Filling!White Chocolate Frosting!Love White Chocolate?...

This weekend it was freezing cold here, couldn’t go out anywhere. For the chill temperature felt like having some crispy snack. When I was thinking what to do, many recipes came to my mind like Baked Pakoda, baked bonda, baked bread roll, baked bread Tikki but all those recipes demanded some work, lazy me was thinking of some quick snack without much work. Hubby suggested Microwave potato chips but I was out of potatoes, immediately Corn tortilla in kitchen pulled my attention....

Love chocolate as much as you love banana bread? Try my chocolate banana bread, too! Why You’ll Love These Banana Bread Brownies These banana bread brownies are the ultimate easy dessert for the banana bread lover who’s also chocolate-obsessed. Or, maybe it’s the brownie lover who’s also banana bread-obsessed? Either way, these homemade brownies are totally obsession-worthy. Here’s why: Why You’ll Love These Banana Bread BrowniesIngredients You’ll NeedHow to Make Banana Bread BrowniesRecipe Tips and VariationsHow Can I Ripen Bananas In a Hurry?...

I feel like you’re either a banana lover or you’re not. No gray area on this one. OK…maybe there’s a little gray area…let me explain… I fondly avoid banana as a fruit, but in a baked good, I’m all in. But NOT banana flavored candy. Ack. But totally in a smoothie. It makes no sense, but it does. Anyhow, today we’re taking banana flavored pudding and throwing it in a cookie....

❤️ Why You’ll Love Black Eyed Pea Salad Healthy: This salad is made with wholesome, unprocessed ingredients that are so good for you Fresh: The fresh veg, combined with the fresh herbs is the perfect combination Meal Prep: Meal prep this black eyed pea salad is a great dish to meal prep for an easy, healthy lunch 🍲 Ingredients Black Eyed Pea – Black eyed peas are beans that are super rich in healthy nutrients like vitamin A, folate, manganese, and fiber....

Not Your Grandma’s Grilled Cheese Let’s talk grilled cheese. You might be wondering why in the heck we’re calling this one a “grilled cheese” instead of a “panini” or something fancy. Turns out, “panini” is just a cold sandwich in Italy (which I found out during my first ever visit there!), so we’re sticking with good ole grilled cheese for simplicity. This blueberry grilled cheese recipe is a sophisticated twist on the classic....

WHY Broccoli curry? For a quick weekday lunch/dinner- Broccoli stir fry with coconut is perfect. It takes less than 10 minutes to prepare this flavorful Broccoli poriyal. CAN I ADD Broccoli THICK STEM? No, for faster cooking I would recommend skipping the thick stem. CAN I CUT Broccoli INTO BIG FLORETS? If you are looking for quick 10 mins Kerala-style Broccoli thoran, chop them into small florets. Big florets take a longer time to cook....

If you love the toasty flavors in these browned butter and bourbon cookies, try these butter crunch chocolate chip cookies, next! Why You’ll Love These Bourbon Chocolate Chip Cookies Have you ever had a slice of Kentucky Derby Pie? That’s a hint at the flavors in these browned butter bourbon chocolate chip cookies. And if you haven’t, prepare to swoon! This is a spin on my brown butter chocolate chip cookies, with crunchy pecans and a splash of bourbon folded into buttery cookie dough....

Today I’m showing you how to turn one of my personal favorite recipes on the blog into meal prep-able tastiness! The thing is, these Butternut Chickpea Wraps are like, really good. But they got lost in the abyss of the internet (and everyone gravitated towards these Roasted Chickpea Gyros instead) (which is understandable because those are also really good). And while I can’t come over to your house and make these for you (or can I?...

Published 2/16/2024 Linley and I are obsessed with this easy overnight oats recipe! We tested a few different variations and found that the extra vanilla is key. Oh, and the sprinkles…duh! The base is so delicious and vanilla-ey. These birthday cake oats are the perfect make-ahead breakfast option, so you can eat like it’s your birthday every day! Just combine your ingredients, let them soak for at least 2 hours or overnight, and dig in!...

On Friday I tried to re-enter the world of exercise. I was peer pressured into doing it by one of my sporty friends. Do they not know me at all? Well, this round of exercise was not a bike ride, not water aerobics and not a run. It was the worst of them all…A Boot Camp. Let’s let that marinate in your mind for a beat. So, being the people-pleaser that I am I said I would go with her and give it a try....

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I have been obsessed with Circus Animal Cookies my whole life. We all KNOW they’re superior to the plain jane Animal Cracker. I mean, a coating of sweet icing and a sprinkle of colorful nonpareils is certainly the way to a 7 year old heart. Well, the love has never died and while I definitely limit the number of Circus Animal Cookies I consume, they still hold a special place in my heart!...

Watching your carbs? I have a Broccoli and Cheese Casserole Recipe that you should try…no rice, just the perfect side dish! Easy and Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole When it comes to side dishes, it can be tempting to just set a pot of rice boiling on the stove and call it good. There’s nothing wrong with that, but you can also put together a pan of this Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole to pop in the oven instead!...