These ginger turmeric Immunity bombs are perfect for prepping ahead. Simply pop one into a mug and pour boiling water on top!
If you're wondering how to cook eggplant, keep reading. On the grill, roasted, sautéed, and—yes—even in the microwave, this vegetable is as versatile as it is delicious.
RECIPE F THE WEEK Zucchini Fritters with Chili Lime Mayo Servings: 1 Dinner (1 protein + 2 cups of veggies) Only eat once or twice a week maximum on Phase 1 Ingredients: Fritter: 3 Tbsp of Olive Oil…
A copycat recipe for the Chili Almond Dressing found on the Whole Foods salad bar. It’s made with creamy almond butter so it's loaded with healthy fat and low in sugar. Oil-free, vegan, low-carb and gluten-free.
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CELERY FRIES! These are my most recent obsession, for a number of reasons. I’ve been talking about roasted celery on Instagram for awhile now, and everyone always asks me to post the exact “recipe.” I feel like this isn’t really a “recipe,” but I’m happy to share precisely how I do it. Get ready to […]
How To Cook Rutabagas Southern Style? Peel and dice them into one-inch pieces, boil them until they're fork-tender. More tips are inside!
We love P.F. Chang’s Shanghai Cucumbers and on September 13th – National Celiac Awareness Day they celebrated by the release of a new gluten free dessert. They also shared two of their …
Warm cinnamon and maple-glazed air fryer apples are the perfect healthy dessert that everyone will love! They are vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free.
Try out this 7-day meal plan to lose belly fat. It includes meals and snacks with foods that have been shown to help decrease belly fat.
The BEST Coconut Tofu with Spicy Sauce – To all my coconut peeps, I’ve got some sweet, spicy, crunchy goodness for […]
In her new cookbook, Gwyneth Paltrow claims her recipes can be done quicker than ordering delivery. Elettra Wiedemann puts that to the test.
Eating cruciferous vegetables (like broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale, and turnips) reduces risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer.
Daikon radish cake is a classic dish eaten at dimsum and during Chinese New Year. This version is a vegan take on my grandma’s recipe. I am overwhelmed and thrilled with the positive response we’ve received on my grandma’s cook-a-long stories earlier in the month. Ya’ll have been loving her sweet rice cake (nian gao) recipe as...Read More »
Tender on the inside, these savory roasted beet fries are a sensational way to enjoy all the healthy benefits of beets in a fun way! Whenever I serve these beet fries my kids gobble them up!
It's hard to believe that we aren't actually eating the real Mediterranean Diet. The original diet comes from Crete, Greece & is a good example in eating well
Colorful, feel-good recipes to love.
The following recipe, created by Rossella Rago, appears on BotticelliFoods.com. Ingredients 2 Eggplant, cut into 1/4 inch thick round slices, you will need 21 slices total Botticelli Olive Oil for frying 1 Jar Botticelli Marinara Sauce 1 Cup Grated Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese, plus extra for sprinkling 8 oz Fresh Mozzarella, shredded 1/2 Cup Fresh Basil Leaves … Continued
When I was in high school, I was obsessed with personality quizzes. You know the kind, they came every month in Seventeen magazine (or Cosmo, if you wanted to be more risqué). There were entire w…
With its savory custard and flaky crust, this brunch classic feels fancy, and it's surprisingly easy to make.
Happy Friday! That one day of the week where you get to work with a sigh and a smile, because you just know what is coming up. Two days of blissful freedom from the tangled web of work we weave ;) hahaha..unless your everyone -- who has children, a second job or are in grad school and the weekend just provides the solace of being grumpy at home! Just kidding (kinda). I am convinced, with an emphasis on CONVINCED that November is just not my month. Don't get me wrong, I can handle a major thing going wrong and even a few little things here and there. But when those little things happen continuously, and at all the wrong times....I just wanna regress and build a fort in my master bedroom and refuse to come out. So why I am I so sure, well last year at this time, I found out Ninja tore is ACL and had a luxating patella. This year, my academic woes seems to be insurmountable. And that fort....its looking pretty good! I mean when a hurricane, tsunami or earthquake are coming we take cover right? ;) I know, I'm special...in all the weird ways... Moments and days like that, convince me (you know...CONVINCE) me that being a stay-at-home wife is my calling. I love all things domestic. Especially being in the kitchen, cleaning and care-taking. My sister says I put women back 50 years. That is totally not my intention. I am all for liberation and awesomeness. But I also know, that there are different strokes for different folks. Different things that float one's boat. And different things that inspire us and make us happy. I am married to a hubby who would not mind either way. He's absurdly supportive...or maybe remarkably indifferent? hahaha...But I find such comfort in my home, and just love being in the kitchen. So I have always been good at school. I am not saying I do not love it. I love academia, research and working with children. Amazing life experiences. Am I convinced this is my true calling, not sure. But who says a PhD cannot be at a stay-at-home wifey...or a rogue rebel baker? I have been craving all thing that I have made before. And this time, my taste buds wanted risotto. Which I have made before (Mushroom Risotto and Cajun Sausage Risotto). But this time, I wanted something spicy. I love spicy foods! It must be the Sri Lankan inside of me :) The hubby has definitely acquired a level of spice tolerance since meeting me. I searched high and low for spicy risotto recipes and nothing caught my fancy. So I decided, what they hey...why not just be a scientist in the kitchen, play around a bit and see if I can make something that is just what I am craving. And sure enough I did. And the hubby loved it ::spoiler alert:: (I think so much so, that this might go on his hubby 2013 favorites). It was delicious! And this time I tried actual Arborio rice vs. Jasmine or Basmanti rice. SPICY CHICKEN POBLANO RISOTTO A For the Love of Dessert Original Recipe INGREDIENTS 4 c. of chicken borth 3 tsbp. olive oil 11 oz. chicken strips (I use Tyson's Grilled Chicken Strips), cooked 1-3 tsp. crushed red chili peppers* 4 oz. (~ 1/2 c.) chopped poblano peppers 1 tsp. chili powder* 3 green onions, diced 1 c. rice (Arborio preferred, long grain rice as substitute) 1/4 c. cooking wine 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese *Add amount based on desired spice preference DIRECTIONS In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tbsp. olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add in chicken strips and satue until warm (The Tyson's Grilled Chicken strips come cooked. If you are using raw chicken, cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center). Empty chicken onto plate and set aside. Heat an additional tbsp. of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 tsp. of crushed red peppers. Saute until fragrant. Add in poblano peppers -- cooking until tender and no excess liquid remains. Empty into bowl and set aside. Cooking the poblano peppers with a little crushed chili will add spice to the peppers. In a pot, bring chicken broth to a boil, then reduce heat and keep warm over low heat. In a skillet, heat 1 tsbp. of olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add in 2 tsp. crushed red chili pepper (or less if you prefer less spice), chili powder and green onions. Saute until fragrant and translucent, approximately 3-5 minutes. Add in rice and stir well to coat with olive oil-mixture. Cook rice for an additional 3 minutes, stirring only occasionally. Next add in cooking wine and cook until all the wine is absorbed -- stir constantly. Continue to cook rice by adding 1/4 c. of warmed chicken broth at a time into the rice, stirring continuously until broth has been complete absorbed (it best to use a ladle to add the chicken broth). Do not add more broth until the previous amount has been entirely absorbed by the rice. Continue adding increments of chicken broth and allowing rice to absorb all the broth -- do this until all the broth has been used and rice is cooked through (add more broth if rice needs additional cooking). Rice should be tender. Once risotto is cooked stir in Parmesan cheese until well incorporated and cheese is melted. Finally fold in chicken and poblano peppers. Garnish with additional crushed red peppers if desired. Enjoy, Chika
A creamy fresh cherry tomato sauce coats every inch of pillowy gnocchi in this summery burst tomato gnocchi that's topped with lots of fresh basil and rich burrata cheese.
I am loving the Faster Way to Fat Loss clean eating program. It focuses on eating clean healthy natural foods and cycling through low carb and regular macro days. Here are some of my favorite low carb and regular macro recipes that fit into the program.
Pure sweet potato bliss!
Whip up these quick and elegant Burrata Bruschettas for your next get-together! Creamy burrata and a fresh tomato-basil mix on crispy bread.
For those suffering from chronic Lyme disease, there's good news. Following the Lyme disease diet plan can provide relief from many of the symptoms.
Many of us struggle with our relationship with food. Changing out attitudes towards food takes time and patience. Here are my 5 steps to get you started.
Put a lovely Asian twist on baked cod with this flavorful recipe.
Are you looking for some delicious, nutritious plant-based recipes to help you stay healthy and energized? Look no further! This collection of 35 plant-based superfood recipes include everything from salads, gluten-free superfoods, breakfasts, dinners, smoothies, drinks and snacks – perfect for those looking to incorporate more superfoods into their diet!
