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There are over 400 different types of oranges worldwide, and many of these were developed in just the last 100 years. Oranges are actually a hybrid of the Pomelo and Mandarin, and are sometimes referred to as the Sweet Orange. They are native to Southern China, Northeast India, and Myanmar, and have been cultivated for over 2,000 years. Today sweet oranges makeup about 70% of all citrus produced worldwide, and are the most cultivated tree in the world!...

Although summer doesn’t “officially” start until later this month, I mean come on, it’s SUMMER!!! The temperatures are soaring, the sun is shining, and I even saw my first firefly last weekend – aww! (Northwesterners, are we still sure fireflies don’t exist where you live?!) This is the first summer Lincoln’s been truly excited and anxious to get out and about everyday (the first thing he asks after waking up is, “what are we doing today?...

Aloo Gobi is a delicious dry Curry that can be prepared within 10 minutes. Potato cauliflower curry tastes good with rice and roti. Chopping cauliflower I would recommend chopping them into small florets. Big ones might take longer time to cook. Too small ones might not retain the shape. Should I parboil cauliflower? No, don’t cook cauliflower in water. The curry turns flavorful only when cauliflower gets cooked in oil....

Its time for a breakfast recipe, today we have Chitra from Chitra Healthy Kitchen. Since we both started blogging in almost the same time, Chitra and her space is very familiar to me ever since the beginning. Chitra is a good friend of mine, she always stops by and leave her encouraging words. Chitra’s recipes perfectly fits her blog title. I admire the way she tells the healthy aspects of ingredients in her intro for each post....

Quick 10 mins hotel-style mixed veg fried rice is super easy to make and tastes delicious. The perfect way to finish leftover rice BEST Asparagus RICE The key to tasty restaurant-style fried rice is fluffy rice. I prefer using cold loosely packed rice from the fridge as it gives perfect fried rice. You can even use leftover rice for this recipe. TIPS TO NOTE Moisture in the washed asparagus might make rice mushy so always dry the washed asparagus well then chop for Veg Indo Chinese fried rice....

Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Cookies Recipe I am no stranger to a loaded cookie, my life’s motto is more is more. And when all the stars align and fall explodes into an oatmeal cookie, I am one v happy basic girl. I have a fantastic Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipe and Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies already on my site, so make sure to check those out too! You’ll also sign up to get new recipes in your inbox....

Published 6/8/2018 • Updated 3/24/2024 Here at FFF, we LOVE smoothies, especially because they’re an easy way to consume a bunch of whole foods in one drink! This matcha smoothie is here to take over your breakfast recipes. It’s green, clean, with a little caffeine 😉. Ditch your morning coffee and make this Matcha Smoothie, made with frozen bananas, high quality matcha powder, spinach, and almond milk! At addition of matcha powders will give your smoothie a slightly earthy taste and intense green color....

So I am taking a detour from the usual stuff today. Well, just a minor detour. These bars are jam-packed with sweetness, that’s for sure…so, no detour there.They are incredibly tasty…no detour there. They have quinoa in them… Hello? Are you still there? Helllllerrrr??? Don’t be scared y’all. Stay with me here. My kids are about to start school and I am determined to try and sneak some healthy-ish stuff into their lunch boxes....

Published 8/13/2023 Whether you have leftover grilled bbq chicken or are just craving a bbq chicken salad, this is the perfect summer salad! My husband and I love making this bbq chicken salad because it’s protein-packed and seasonal. I love the combo of saucy bbq chicken, feta cheese, and avocado ranch. It’s also a great make-ahead salad option if you’re looking to pack in the veg and protein at lunch....

Mezhukkupuratti | beans curry is a tasty South Indian style poriyal variety. it takes around 10 minutes to prepare this poriyal-style curry. Tips & tricks to make Indian vegan style. What is Mezhukkupuratti Mezhukkupuratti is a traditional Kerala dish from South India. It’s a dry stir-fry preparation, often made with vegetables like beans, raw banana, or yam. The vegetables are usually thinly sliced and cooked until they are tender....

Did you know there are over 400 different types of beans worldwide? Today, we’ll examine the similarities and differences between two American favorites: the black bean and the pinto bean. Why these two? Well mainly because we use them both so much! These two legumes have some distinct differences in appearance, taste, and texture, so we hope to help you decide which is right for your next dinner plan....

If you like the idea of these, I think you’ll love my Snickerdoodle Krispie Treats too! Pumpkin Spice Krispie Treats Are the Best No Bake Dessert For Fall! If you’re like me and LOVE a good rice krispie treat recipe, you’re in for a real treat today. We’re taking my perfected rice krispie treat recipe and we’re giving it major fall vibes. Pumpkin Spice Krispie Treats Are the Best No Bake Dessert For Fall!...

Buddha’s Delight is a Chinese recipe served during the Lunar New Year. Its ingredients vary but often include dried shiitake mushrooms, dried lily buds, and bean curds (to name a few). This Buddha’s delight recipe is filled with everything from carrots and broccoli to sesame seeds and sliced green onion. For the protein source, we’re using seitan – a meatless alternative with a great texture and an even better taste (thanks to all of the spices and flavorings we’re using!...

I am always looking for great weeknight meals… Especially ones that I can make ahead and freeze. And Tex-Mex is a huge standard in my house with this and these being on constant rotation… So I look for other ways to use those flavors in different meals. There are only so many Taco Tuesdays in a week. Anyhow, piling loads of flavors into one giant Tex-Mex conglomeration and layering it is like a Burrito on crack....

Cashew Chikki | Kaju Chikki | cashew brittle is crunchy and tasty. Loaded with nuts this makes a great sweet treat for kids’ birthday party, after school snacks. Cashew chikki Chikki is a popular Indian snack. Traditionally it is either prepared with jaggery or sugar. Mixed nuts chikki with sugar stays crunchy for weeks. Perfect for holiday treats, kids’ snacks box, and after-school snacks. should I roast nuts? no, it is optional....

Plant-Based Convenience Food to the Rescue When I am crunched for time and need something to grab and go I don’t want sacrifice eating something that is plant-based and delicious. When I first tried these plant-based All Day Burritos from Alpha Foods I actually had to re-read the package to make sure they were meatless and the cheese was dairy-free! The flavour and texture are so bang on. This is such a win for the plant-based movement, combining plant-based ingredients without sacrificing taste....

Why you’ll love cauliflower bites: Quick: Prep these in 15 minutes and have them ready in 40 Flavorful: The combo of spices really make these bites snappy and full of flavor Easy: This recipe is easy to make, healthy, and delicious Ingredient Notes: Cauliflower: Cauliflower is a vegetable that is high in fiber and B-vitamins. It also provides your body with antioxidants and nutrients that can help protect your body from diseases....

Zucchini is one of those summer produce staples that everyone is trying to give away this time of year. So, if you find yourself in a zucchini surplus…smash it! Smashing vegetables creates more surface area and, thus, more area for flavor to develop. The best example of this is my viral smashed Brussels sprouts that had over 30 million people drooling over them! Now, zucchini, sure, you can make crispy zucchini chips with it, but once you try smashed, you’ll be hooked....

Hello my friends!! It’s only the beginning of December, and I am well on my way to gaining all the holiday weight. You would think I was planning on hibernating or something, the amount of cookie calories I have consumed the past 10 days! Today is Day 10 of the 12 Days of Christmas Cookies and I am extra EXTRA happy about all the cookie recipes that we have made so far....

Where did mulligatawny soup originate? If you suspected that this soup comes from India, you are correct! What’s interesting, however, is that Indian cuisine isn’t big on soup. Their traditional dish was referred to as “pepper water,” which is where the “mulligatawny” name comes from. But the thicker, heartier version of the soup that we know today actually came to be by merging the pepper water with British cuisine. This version gets its unique taste from green apples!...