The easiest how-to guides to use in your kitchen. From how to freeze and reheat panackes to how to make a kale sald, thsee step by step guides and kitchen hacks will help you be successful in the kitchen in creating recipes.
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This naturally vegan strawberry pineapple smoothie is made with juicy berries, sweet pineapple, creamy coconut milk, and spicy ginger. It is no secret that I am smoothie-obsessed – especially the Orange Carrot Smoothie and Chocolate Oatmeal Smoothie. They’re quick, healthy, …
This chocolate oatmeal smoothie recipe is perfect for breakfast because cocoa is a natural source of caffeine and the other ingredients work together to keep you healthy and full. Chocolate for breakfast? I vote yes! Woah, woah…put down the snickers …
This chilled eggplant salad is made with tender, smoky baked eggplant, green onions, garlic, and lemon juice. It’s delicious on its own or served with warm pita bread. Eggplant is the star of the show in some of my favorite …
Roasting this honey chipotle butternut squash until everything caramelizes provides so much flavor and texture, you won’t believe what you’re eating! Butternut squash is one of those side dishes of which many people do not have fond memories. Maybe you …
Easy tips for my weekly meal planning and cost savings strategies to help promote a long term, healthy (and delicious!) lifestyle. Meal planning is one of my not-so-secret secrets to maintaining significant weight loss and saving money. I find it …
These make-ahead smoothie freezer bags are the perfect solution for a healthy breakfast you can sip and enjoy on-the-go. Simply add water or milk before blending! As a busy working mom with a demanding schedule, I am always looking for …
How I lost 59 pounds and kept it off – my personal weight loss journey and success story including tips, advice, and suggestions to help others. There is a story behind every blog and today I am honored to finally …
This homemade Cajun seasoning is easy to make and perfect for having on hand to spice up shrimp, chicken, fish, and more! While I love experimenting with different herbs and spices, I would be lying if I said I didn’t …
This step-by-step guide to roasting Brussels sprouts will show you the tips and tricks to tender, caramelized Brussels sprouts every single time! If you don’t think you like Brussels sprouts, think again! Push any distant memories of overly boiled, mushy …
Follow my easy, step-by-step guide to making your favorite gourmet coffee drink, the pumpkin spice latte, right in the comfort of your own home! Coffee is my love language. Anyone else with me? In fact, the bolder the flavor the …
Homemade corn tortillas are naturally gluten-free and made with just two simple ingredients. The resulting warm tortillas are light, fluffy, and full of authentic masa flavor. Tacos make everyone happy but nothing elevates taco night quite like homemade corn tortillas. …
Have you ever wondered how to break-down one of those large, full Ribeye’s from the store to use in a variety of cooking methods? Whether you want a juicy, grilled Ribeye Steak or broiled beef skewers, I’ve partnered with the …
Made with ground cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, salt and pepper, this fragrant all-purpose Lebanese spice blend is the secret to enhancing your grilled meats, soups, roasts and other Middle Eastern specialties. As a busy mother of two young boys under the …
Do you love to bake but also want to live a balanced lifestyle? Check out my guide to healthy baking including my nine BEST hacks for simple substitutions. When I began my weight loss journey almost 15 years ago, I …
Save money and avoid food waste by storing your greens properly! Learn my step-by-step tutorial with the best techniques for how to wash and store leafy greens. How many times have fruits or vegetables gone to waste because you didn’t …
Make your own homemade chicken stock at home with this easy, step-by-step recipe tutorial! Great for soups, stews, braises and more. Similar to the smell of freshly baked bread in the oven, nothing fills our home with more happiness than …
These savory Lebanese meat pies (known as sfeehas) get their irresistible flavor from clarified butter, toasted pine nuts and fragrant cinnamon. Meat pies are a very popular dish throughout the world. Whether it’s empanadas in Spain, patties in Jamaica or …
In 5 minutes you can make a delicious and easy taco seasoning blend is perfect for making tacos, burritos, and more! Never buy the packets again! Tacos are life in our house. Well, at least if you as myself and …
Everyone’s favorite winter fruit, I’m sharing my best tips for how to cut, eat and decorate with pomegranates. One of the many reasons I love eating seasonally is that it prevents me from getting bored with healthy eating. The truth …
This three-ingredient side dish recipe is simple, delicious and packed with flavor. Naturally gluten free and vegan, this dish is ideal for entertaining. We love eating winter squash when the temps are cold outside. Whether it’s stuffed acorn squash, a …
With just 4 ingredients that are naturally vegan and gluten-free, this mayo-free Garlic Sauce is thick, creamy, and packed with flavor. Serve with grilled meats or warm pita. While it does require a little knowledge and know-how, my Lebanese garlic …
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If you’ve never tried them before, you are in for a treat. Crispy, crunchy and salty – these tasty baked kale chips are just as addictive as their potato cousin. Kale chips are my new snack food obsession. If you’ve …
Easy to follow instructions on how to slow roast garlic in the oven resulting in a creamy, sweet flavor that is the perfect complement to many dishes! Roasting garlic is, hands-down, one of the easiest and most affordable ways to …
How do restaurants make bacon so crispy? This step by step guide shows you how to cook bacon the same way as your favorite breakfast spot. Bacon is one of my favorite ingredients. Whether I’m using it to flavor Brussels …
A quick and easy chocolate dessert recipe, dark chocolate is melted then sprinkled with chopped walnuts, dried cherries and sea salt. Your family will love this dark chocolate bark recipe! If you love the combination of dark chocolate and sea salt as much as I …
This creamy, maple-infused chia seed pudding is a naturally vegan breakfast recipe made with just five simple pantry ingredients. Allowing the chia seeds to soak overnight turns them into a tapioca-like pudding dream. As someone who has maintained a 60 …
Homemade croutons are quickly tossed in chipotle sauce then baked to crunchy perfection. Ready in minutes, you’ll never buy store bought croutons again! We made it to day five, friends! These crunchy and addictive croutons are the final recipe of the …
Roasted beets are easier to make than you think! My simple recipe creates tender, sweet beets with a hint of fresh rosemary and orange in the background. Roasted beets have a special place in my heart. Believe it or not, …
Struggling with how to make that perfect easy peel hard boiled egg? Look no further! This 3 step recipe is the answer to getting it right every time! With Easter and Passover right around the corner, my weekly egg consumption …
Giant Disclaimer: I am not a health professional or a doctor. This is not intended to be medical advice or a guarantee that you will lose 50 pounds by spring break. I am simply sharing what has worked for me …
Enjoy shopping at your local Asian market for every ingredient you may need. If there is one type of food I crave most consistently it is, hands down, Asian food. From the 48 plus countries that make up Asia, I …
A step by step guide on how to freeze and reheat pancakes in 5 steps! This time and money-saving hack is easy to prepare and reheat! Pancakes and the weekend are synonymous. Warm, sweet, comforting, and satisfying – nothing quite …
