Cauliflower cheese often involves making a roux with flour, butter and milk. That’s all very well if the cauliflower cheese is the main item on your menu, but when you’re making it as part of a larger meal - like a full-on roast dinner, it can take up time and pan space. I rarely use the roux-method now, preferring this version when I’m prepping lots of dishes. Why use this easy method over the roux method?...
Originally, Alfredo was made with just pasta, butter, and parmesan. It’s evolved over the years, and the Alfredo sauces that you find at the grocery store, as well as at many restaurants are more of a bechamel-based sauce. This recipe is not the original Alfredo, but rather part of the evolution of Alfredo sauces. It is meant to be creamy, comforting, a little indulgent, and super easy to make....
We’ve got you covered with two ways to make this Irish fare: stovetop and slow cooker. You can’t go wrong, whichever way you make it. This recipe makes the most tender, juicy corned beef, and say goodbye to mushy veggies. By waiting to add the veggies until the last 15 minutes, they give the right amount of texture with none of the mush. History Lesson: Did you know that corned beef and cabbage was traditionally made with bacon and cabbage?...
This homemade potato and corn chowder is delicious, simple to make, comforting, economical, and made in one pot under 30 minutes. It is soup season and this is one of my award-winning soups in my household apart from my loaded potato soup. My family enjoys it, the girls and hubby happily mop their bowls with bread any time I make it. I can’t blame them, it’s hearty, delicious, flavourful, and more importantly, filling....
Strawberry season starts in early May and runs until the end of July which means the tastiest, most succulent strawberries you can buy can only be found during those months. However, ever changing agricultural methods and the incredible availability of shipping make strawberries available year round. These “off season” strawberries will be more on the crunchy, less sweet side making them perfect to use in a salsa where the acidity of the lime juice and tomato will help break down the fruit making it a bit softer....
The best part is breaking open the golden brown balls to reveal the dazzling green insides. Dip them in tahini sauce and pop them straight in your mouth, or make wraps! Falafel recipe There are many things I do not know, but I do know this: Falafels are the highest and best use of chickpeas. Perhaps not the most common use – hard to beat a batch of creamy hummus whipped up in mere minutes using a can of chickpeas....
I’ve been a bit strawberry mad lately, so this is the last time you’ll see a hint of a strawberry for at least a week or two I promise! Besides, this isn’t actually a strawberry recipe. This is my classic scone recipe. Light and fluffy and packed with raisins, they really do taste fab with a nice cup of tea. I made and photographed this recipe a couple of months ago for Craftberry Bush – Lucy Akin’s beautiful website that I’m thrilled to write for....
With all the food everyone is making today, we wanted to share a recipe that will give you a fresh idea to use up some leftover ham and turkey – for breakfast. This ham and turkey frittata is a perfect way to use up those leftovers in the fridge and create an entirely new dish to feed your family in the morning. We combined a sweet potato and fresh herbs with some leftover turkey and ham to make a salty and savory frittata for the whole family....
Healthy Cookies for Almost any Diet Since we follow a mostly paleo diet, most of the cookie recipes you’ll find here are paleo. In addition, you’ll find options for: Gluten free (all cookies in the listing)Keto cookiesVegan cookiesDairy free cookies Looking for more? Check out this listing of 50 healthy dessert recipes! On to the Healthy Cookie Recipes Each one of these healthy cookies is an indulgent treat without all the guilt!...
Easy Homemade Granola I’m going to be honest with you – I didn’t start making making granola because it’s healthier than store bought. I started because it’s cheaper and and I can control how sweet it is (store bought is so sweet!!!). Then it evolved into a bit of a game, trying to come up with cute flavour combinations. Berry Burst, Apple Pie, Apricot Sunrise, Blueberry Pie, Apple Crumble, Peach ‘n Cream, Maple Crunch, Oatmeal Raisin Cookie....
Can you use another sweeter in these peanut butter balls? I’ve only tested this recipe using erythritol. So, there’s that. For me, it’s the only sugar alcohol that seems to not bother my stomach. It is also the one that tastes best in my opinion. There is no bitter aftertaste or chemical taste, which I very much appreciate. You are welcome to try other options, and you can definitely report down below what works and doesn’t in the comments....
Peanut butter and chicken? It might sound like a weird combination at first, but peanut butter is the perfect base for a sauce to pair with chicken. You’ll be craving the sauce and making it over and over! Here are the other sauce ingredients: Coconut aminos – This adds a little salty/sweet flavor to the sauce. If you don’t have any on hand, you can make your own with our DIY Coconut Aminos Substitute recipe....
Top the burgers any way you like, but this recipe calls for a few slices of tomato, red onion, and avocado along with a bright lemon chive mayo. The sauce is an easy way to add another layer of flavor to these already sensational burgers. How to Make a Juicy Burger with Ground Chicken Ground chicken is one of the leanest meats available. That’s good news if you are looking for a lighter burger, but it can lead to a dry patty if you don’t keep a few things in mind....
If you’re looking to do some batch cooking over the coming weeks, so that you’ve got some great meal choices in your freezer, then we’ve got you covered. Whilst we try to provide make ahead and/or freezer instructions where possible on all recipes, these recipes are our top picks. Each of them have specific instructions for freezing. Freezer Friendly Dinners This is a perfect curry for the freezer, we had this the other day and there is a portion sat in our freezer....
But let’s imagine a hypothetical situation wherein you have misjudged your guests’ enthusiasm for whipped cream-topped pie following a big holiday meal, and now you find yourself faced with a fairly large amount leftover. Do you throw it away? Do you save it, knowing that it will likely lose its billowy magic over the next few days? Let me offer a third option: Freeze your leftover whipped cream for later....
I am not certified, but I have some experience here… While I don’t have any formal nutritional training, I do have experience in changing eating habits and maintaining them long-term. Both Erica and I have maintained healthy eating habits for 5+ years after ditching the standard American diet (SAD) in 2014. In running our blog, we have also seen and helped thousands of others make healthier eating choices and find a healthier balance in life....
What kind of apples are best for making applesauce? The best applesauce comes from a mixture of multiple types of apples, rather than just relying on one kind of apple. The best apples to use in that mixture are McIntosh, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, Fuji, and Jonathan apples. Can you freeze fresh applesauce? Applesauce freezes perfectly! To freeze homemade applesauce, wait until it has cooled completely and then put into quart or gallon sized freezer bags....
For a long time this meant cranking on the oven, which is the traditional method of making granola. And let’s be honest, that’s just a pain. It really is. Hence the better, easier way to make granola: the slow cooker. Why Use the Slow Cooker for Granola? First, the oven baking method doesn’t really allow you to do big batches. If you bake the granola on a sheet pan and pile it on too thick, then you just get granola that stays wet in the middle and burns on the outside....
When I first stumbled upon Elise’s recipes for Microwave Strawberry Jam and Microwave Fig Jam, I thought, “No way!” No way making jam could be that easy. No way that it could be as good as “real” jam. Consider me a convert. I have now tried this microwave method with blueberries, peaches, and strawberries, and the results have been nothing short of jam heaven. This jam is just as sweet and spoonable as any other homemade or store-bought jam....
What Makes a Great Lemon Curd Recipe? I set out to make a lemon curd that would be tart and sturdy enough to layer between rounds of cake, but also sweet enough to eat on its own, one spoonful at a time, straight from the jar. Video: How to Make Lemon Curd How to Make the Best Lemon Curd A good lemon curd has a glossy finish, holds together like pudding, feels smooth and creamy on the tongue, and has a nice balance of flavor between tart and sweet....
