This delicious, homemade, instant pot apple sauce with cinnamon is easy to cook and is ready in just 20 minutes! With just 5 simple ingredients, this warm, sweet applesauce is the perfect healthy snack or dessert. Super kid-friendly but great for adults too! Healthy applesauce is one of my favorite side dishes. It’s smooth, sweet, […]

In this comprehensive guide to the best substitute for cardamom, I’m going over everything you need to know about cardamom and the best replacements to use when you just can’t seem to find it anywhere! So, you’re in the middle of whipping up a mouth-watering curry, decadent cake, or any other recipe that calls for […]

Thick, creamy healthy risotto with mushrooms, garlic, roasted red peppers, carrots, and artichokes is bursting with Italian flavors. This simple and quick risotto will become one of your go to weeknight family meals.  Risotto is such a classic Italian dish. And I love risotto, but it takes a lot of time, energy and patience. On […]

This incredible Ginger Carrot Coconut Soup is bursting with rich flavors that are the perfect combination of sweet and spicy. This creamy, delicious soup doesn’t even require any heavy cream! It’s cozy and comforting, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and kid-friendly too! I love soups that have layers of complex flavors. Where, in every bite, you taste multiple […]

We’re continuing our A-Z food list with this post concentrating on foods that start with X. With exotic foods like Xia Mi, Xinomavro Grapes, and Xoubas; you’d be astonished at how many foods we were able to find beginning with X! Continue reading to learn about 30 foods that start with the letter X. We’ve put […]

Did you know there are over 100 foods that start with the Letter F?! We are continuing our food lists from A-Z with this post focusing on foods that start with F! After thinking of fennel, figs, french fries, or fava beans, you might be surprised how many foods we were able to find beginning with […]

Planning a winter birthday celebration? This Winter Wonderland Birthday Cake has a vanilla cake base covered in a coconut cream frosting, and decorated to look like a snowman! This cake has a moist and fluffy crumb, with simple steps for decoration. I’ve also shared some tips and tricks on how to create a magical Winter […]

A delicious salted caramel sauce is the star of this thick and creamy no bake salted caramel cheesecake. This easy recipe can be whipped up in just 30 minutes and stored in the fridge until you’re ready to indulge. Who doesn’t just adore a good cheesecake? The combination of sweet sugar and salty cream cheese […]

Indian Vegetables or Vegetable Sabji is best described as sautéd veggies with roasted Indian spices to amp up the flavor. It’s a delicious side dish, or can be a main meal when served with roti, daal, or spiced yogurt for protein! One of the things I love about my dad’s cooking is it’s classic homestyle Indian […]

This healthy Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup takes forty-five minutes to make. It’s a lightened up version of the classic, without losing any of the cheesy goodness of the original! One of my family’s favorite soups is Broccoli Cheddar Soup like the one at Panera Bread. Warm, gooey, cheesy, rich – there are a lot […]

This oven baked parmesan kale chips recipe results in a crispy, addictive snack that’s guilt-free. Homemade baked kale chips are the perfect healthy alternative to potato chips for kids and adults alike! If you’re not the biggest fan of kale, parmesan kale chips may be just the thing you need. I’ve gotten my picky eater […]

Sunday dinners are a great time for family, but sometimes it can be difficult to decide what to eat! Especially if you’re an adventurous cook who likes to try new things, it can be hard to pick the right dish that everyone at the table will enjoy without resorting to the same old dinner ideas. […]

This Keto Instant Pot Tomato Soup is creamy and delicious with the perfect amount of subtle spice. It’s also low calorie with less than 75 calories per serving. A healthy, hearty and easy to make classic recipe, perfect for any time of year! With the cold winter months upon us, warm fireplaces, fuzzy socks, hot […]

This curried, creamy butternut squash soup is vegan, healthy, super easy, and packed full of flavor. With warm spices like ginger and curry powder, and a secret ingredient to add creaminess and protein (without cream!) this is the best butternut squash soup recipe you’ll ever make! Wondering what to make for dinner tonight? Soup is […]

Parenting is a never-ending learning process. No matter what age our kids are, we’re always learning how to care for and protect them. When it comes to your little one reaching the age where they can start eating solid foods, there are many ways you can start to introduce solids into their diet. In this […]

Lentil Quesadillas are a simple veggie quesadilla recipe perfect for a weeknight meal. Made with just 5 simple ingredients, you can pull it together in 30 minutes or less. Whole wheat tortillas are stuffed with toasted cumin seeds, lentils, corn, and cheese, then topped with fresh pico de gallo. It’s a kid friendly meal your […]

Finding healthy cheap vegetarian recipes for a family of four can be challenging! But with a bit of smart-shopping and deal-hunting, just about anyone can make healthy, budget-friendly meals for $10 or less. These quick, simple, and family-friendly meals are delicious and cheap! It doesn’t get better than that! When it comes to vegetarian cooking, […]

When I was growing up, our family ate Indian food nearly every day of the week! It was part of our culture, and I loved the flavors and spices. These are my favorite Indian recipes for kids that have become my go-to recipes for my own kids now that I’m in charge of meal time! […]

Looking for some simple baby dinner recipes that aren’t just for baby? These family recipes are simple to make, easy for baby to eat, and totally delicious for the whole family! Make mealtime simpler with one meal that satisfies everyone around the table! As your baby gets older, and especially after 12 months – they […]

How many foods can you think of that start with C? You can probably guess the most popular foods such as cake, coffee, carrots, and cauliflower. But can you name more than 50?? In this post, I share with you a list of foods that start with C from chow mein to cottage pie, a […]

Have you ever wondered how many foods begin with the letter B? I bet there’s more than you initially thought. From bananas to butternut squash, bolognese to baked Alaska, this list of foods that start with B has got you covered! We are continuing our series of posts providing you with lists of foods from […]

This butternut squash baby food puree is rich in flavor, vitamins, and minerals for your little one! It’s a simple puree recipe that has a naturally sweet taste your baby will love! A delicious stage 1 food to introduce to your baby. This was both of my kids’ absolute favorite purees when we first started […]

A nutrient rich vegetable puree for baby with three of the healthiest green vegetables. Broccoli, cauliflower, and spinach have tons of health benefits and essential nutrients for young babies. This green vegetable puree has a mild flavor baby will love! Make sure your baby gets their veggies by introducing this puree into their daily repertoire! […]

Lentils, rice and veggies in a “stew” are one of the easiest meals to make for your little one. This baby lentil recipe in India is called “khichdi.” With some added spices for additional flavor, and a variety of veggies this is a one pot complete meal for baby. When it comes to making homemade […]

Instant Pot lentils with tahini, cumin, and garlic is loaded with flavor! It’s a satisfying and hearty dish with Mediterranean inspired ingredients. Done in minutes, you’ll have a healthy, protein rich meal the family will love! Lentils are the ultimate comfort food, and a vegan and vegetarian staple. They’re savory, filling, and packed with plant-protein […]

This incredible spicy oatmeal tastes almost exactly like Kheer, an Indian spiced pudding, but it’s filling, healthy and balanced – the perfect breakfast. This simple recipe is a fun way to mix up your mornings, and it’s ready in just 15 minutes! Today I decided to spice up my breakfast with some traditional Indian flavors. […]

Cauliflower Sabji is an Indian vegetable side dish spiced with curry flavors. It’s simple to make, and full of flavor. An excellent way to get a healthy serving of vegetables into your daily diet! Vegan and gluten-free too! “Sabji” is one of my favorite types of Indian food. It’s basically different vegetables cooked with spices […]

This delicious Indian cabbage with peas is spiced with cumin seeds, coriander, and turmeric powder. In India it is called sabzi which means “vegetable dish.” It’s got a bit of a kick from the cayenne pepper, and a nice char on the cabbage gives it a smoky flavor! A delicious traditional Indian side dish! I […]

Palak Tofu, or vegan palak paneer, switches out tofu for cheese but has all of the delicious fragrant flavor of a traditional palak paneer recipe! It’s a healthy but indulgent dish that is super easy to make and ready in just 40 minutes! I’ve been wanting to make a plant-based, vegan palak paneer for a […]

When Thursday night rolls around, the idea of making another meal is daunting! That’s why easy recipes are my go to on these busy evenings! These 25 Thursday Night Dinner Ideas are quick, simple, satisfying, and healthy! When you think you just can’t make one more meal, these recipes will come to the rescue! Thursdays […]