They provide lasting energy for your day’s big accomplishments. Oftentimes, high protein means high meat, but doesn’t always have to be the case! There are plenty of meat-free and animal product-free recipes to accommodate any diet. Whether you’re following the Keto diet, a Paleo plan, or just trying to limit your carb intake, there’s something for you on this list! Each recipe is packed with nutritious ingredients and tons of flavor....
Preparation Valentine’s Day is near, so any last-minute shopping and crafting for the ones you love is likely on your to-do list. But sharing gifts and sweet holiday cards aren’t the only traditions people turn to on February 14. According to a new survey by Sugarbreak, conducted by OnePoll, most consumers have their sights set on celebrating the holiday with sweets on deck. After polling 1,000 Americans, the findings revealed that 67 percent of the consumers usually indulge in chocolate on Valentine’s Day, including 55 percent eating three or more pieces....
Watch the video showing you how to make these sliders, then scroll to the bottom of this post and print out the recipe so you can make them at home. Baked Ham and Cheese Sliders Sliders are perfect for parties. You can bake a big batch, and pull them out for everyone to enjoy. So easy to pull apart and watch that melted cheese pull and stretch, they’re often the first thing to go on your party food display table!...
Preparation Instant Pots and air fryers seem to be the hottest kitchen appliances right now, but even in an era where time is money and instant gratification is king, the slow cooker remains a kitchen staple for making soups, stews, and braised meat. There’s a special kind of magic that happens when cooking something low and slow. “I like using a slow cooker because of the great textures, especially in proteins, and deep flavors you can get from cooking in one,” says Christopher Arturo, chef-instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education....
¾ cup yellow mustard ½ cup honey ¼ cup brown sugar ½ cup apple cider vinegar 2 tbsp ketchup 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp garlic powder 1 pinch cayenne ½ tsp salt 1 dash hot sauce Whisk all of the ingredients together in a large bowl. Add to a small pot and simmer for 10 minutes. Cool. Pour into a jar and cover. Refrigerate at least 1 day to let the flavors mingle....
2 chicken breasts 1 cup marinara sauce 2 cup multi-cheese mozzarella, romano , or cheddar 1 cup bread crumbs, cornflake crumbs, or flour 1 tbsp Italian spices Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Oil baking pan with olive oil. Put chicken breasts on bottom of pan cover with bread crumbs. Add marinara sauce and sprinkle with spices. Add cheese on top. Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Sugar: 3g :...
Preparation I started dreaming about a vegetable greenhouse—a place where I could grow delicious, nutritious produce all year long—decades ago, when I met the organic farmer and author Eliot Coleman. Eliot was famous for developing a unique, year-round method of cultivating organic vegetables in the ground in unheated greenhouses in Maine, and was providing local restaurants and markets with glorious vegetables. I learned more techniques later at Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture, in Pocantico Hills, New York....
Crust: 3 cups flour 2 cups shortening ¼ cup sugar ½ cup water 1 tsp salt 1 tsp vinegar Filling: 6 lbs apples, peeled, cored, and sliced ½ cup sugar 2 Tbsp cinnamon ½ cup water For crust: Mix ingredients together until they form a softball. Cut the ball in half. Roll out on a well-floured board. Place bottom crust in a 9-inch glass pan. For filling: Combine ingredients in a large pot and cook on medium heat until apples are tender....
Preparation Weddings are dynamic events with many components the hosts are excited about. Maybe you’re thrilled to go dress shopping. Perhaps your partner is an amateur mixologist and has been obsessing over the cocktail list. Or maybe you two love to go out dancing with friends, and you want your wedding to be the ultimate dance party. Whatever three things get you most excited should be at the top of your priority list; in turn, this list should be used as you set your budget and to help you make big-day decisions....
Preparation Once summer comes along, we all want to spend more time in the backyard or on the patio. Outdoor entertaining is especially popular during the outdoor season, but if you don’t have the necessary furniture, figuring out how to host an open-air gathering can be tricky. For impromptu outdoor dining that’s more elevated than a blanket, push two picnic benches together to make a pop-up table. Opt for a cohesive duo, such as from DutchCrafters Amish Pine-Wood Table and Bench Patio Furniture Set ($395, dutchcrafters....
Preparation If there’s one treat that many people find impossible to resist, it’s ice cream. It’s sweet, creamy, and irresistibly satisfying. Ice cream is also surprisingly easy to make at home, so long as you have the right approach. Read on to learn how to make your favorite style of ice cream—plus, get pro tips for whipping up your best batch yet. There are four main types of ice cream says Michael McKinnell, executive chef at Mordecai Chicago: custard-based, Philadelphia-style, egg-free, and no-churn....
That’s why it’s a breakfast that tastes best when freshly baked. With the right recipe and ingredients, quiche is a big hit with the family, and it’s rare that there are any leftovers! But if you have a few slices left or if you’ve baked it in advance, you’ll want to reheat your quiche the right way to keep those wonderful fluffy and flaky textures. Whether you’re reheating quiche straight from the fridge, or it’s been stored in the freezer, here are all the ways to warm up your quiche!...
Preparation From your neighborhood cocktail party to your annual cousins’ cookie baking day, your Christmas tree will get plenty of use as a photo backdrop, which is why you want to make sure it complements—and doesn’t overshadow—the rest of the image. “In the end, the décor is just an additive to the photo—the most important thing to capture are the memories of the people in it!” says Kate Lester of Kate Lester Interiors....
Preparation There is no doubt in my mind that pets make any household more homey, friendly, and fun. To wake up to birds chirping, cats meowing, dogs whining to be let outdoors, and hamsters running around their enclosure waiting for breakfast is to experience life happening everywhere. I would find my home too quiet and empty if there were no cats, dogs, and birds in it. My first pets were a pair of yellow budgies, or parakeets, who lived with my then-husband and me in our tiny New York City apartment....
One pot, quick dinner idea that’s on the table in 30 minutes! Mexican Ground Beef Casserole with rice This is essentially the filling for the Mexican Stuffed Peppers I shared a few weeks ago. Why am I bothering? Because when I share a pork chop recipe on Instagram, people always ask if it can be made with chicken. When I share a chicken thigh recipe, people always ask if it can be made with breast....
I had picked up a big bunch of plantains from my favorite San Diego source for unique produce: Specialty Produce, but I have a funny story about the plantains… I went into this recipe thinking that I was making some sort of exotic banana-wrapped crab cakes. I had seen plantains before, and I assumed they were just like bananas. Oh, how wrong I was! I started to unpeel the plantain and couldn’t figure how why the the thing wasn’t peeling easily, and even more surprising was that I found myself holding a rather rock-hard banana....
Preparation If you have a cat, you know how much a loving nudge or encouraging purr from the cuddly creature can cheer you up on a bad day. While just the presence of a cat can be comforting, research shows the domesticated felines may also be beneficial to your overall health. According to a study published in the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Neurology, cat owners are at a decreased risk of dying from a heart attack or stroke....
Noodles. Satay Chicken. Veggies. And a creamy peanut dressing. What an awesome combination! It’s like Satay Chicken and a noodle stir fry had a baby. Or a noodle stir fry and a salad had a baby. No, wait – more like Satay Chicken and a salad had a baby. It’s a hybrid! And it’s INCREDIBLE with a capital I. A BIG capital I. I can assure you, with the Japanese blood running through my veins, I am very fussy about feaux-Asian food....
This is a handy brussels sprouts side dish that’s made entirely on the stove, freeing up the oven for centrepiece roasts! Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with a creamy sauce! This is a brussels sprouts version of a green beans dish that I shared a few months ago that’s proven very popular with readers. It’s like an easier, quicker version of Brussels Sprouts cooked gratin-style. Gratins, like say Broccoli Gratin, are made with a béchamel sauce that’s poured over pre-cooked vegetables (typically steamed or braised) and finally baked in a casserole in the oven....
I always like to use fresh spinach for this recipe. It’s actually much easier to work with than frozen spinach. But of course, you can always use the frozen if that’s all you have, just make sure it’s defrosted and well drained of any liquid. For the roasted red peppers all we need is a jar of those. We’ll just take a few strips and chop them up. And of course the feta cheese, it’s quite possible the perfect cheese to add to scrambled eggs....
