If you love thumbprint cookies, also try our almond butter and jam thumbprint cookies or chocolate almond thumbprint cookies. Satisfy your sweet tooth with these healthy coconut macaroon thumbprint cookies! When you think of a thumbprint cookie, you probably imagine a cookie with a shortbread base. This version takes everything we love about chewy macaroons and fills them with a delicious fruit center. They’re super easy to make with just a few ingredients that you’re likely to have in your pantry right now....

Reasons to Love Steel Cut Oats I am a working mom of two littles so I get it! Time is of the essence and you may have crossed off steel cut oats altogether. Yes, steel cut oats take the longest time to cook compared to rolled oats or quick cooking oats, BUT here are so many reasons why you shouldn’t let that stop you from inviting this nutritious ingredient into your daily meal!...

Herbs make chicken (and everything) taste so much better! For more easy herby recipes, try our Italian dressing pork chops or herbs de provençe chicken. We’ve experimented a lot with different chicken seasonings and we’ve landed on what we think is the ideal mix. It’s our homemade Italian seasoning along with sweet paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Not only is this chicken dish delicious, but it’s also super versatile, healthy, and kid-approved, too....

Ingredients for pork tenderloin in the oven Pork tenderloin: If yours are larger than 1lb, they’ll take longer to bake, so be sure to check on them until they’re cooked through. From the spice rack: Paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper come together to season your tenderloin and bring out the best flavors. Cooking oil: Helps to create a beautiful sear on the pork! A neutral, high-heat oil like vegetable oil or grapeseed oil is ideal....

For a decadent dairy-free chocolate dessert, try our vegan pots de creme. In our take on this classic French dessert, we swap the orange extract for a splash of brandy. You could also mix it up and use coffee liquor, creme de menthe, or whiskey, or just leave it out entirely. It’s not a complicated recipe, but it’s a bit of a workout to make. The reward at the end is totally worth it though and if we can make it, you can make it, too!...

We, Koreans, eat kimchi with everything! It’s serious business, folks! A meal without it is unimaginable and considered incomplete! This especially holds true for the 1st generation Korean Americans. My parents eat it with pizza, tacos, burgers, spaghetti ( I know..it sounds rather disturbing, but it actually works!)… and just about anything else you can imagine :). I guess they know what they’re doing, bc if you’re a fan of food trucks at all, you’ve probably seen a lot of Korean fusion trucks that offer kimchi tacos, burritos, burgers, etc....

I like to whip up a traditional lasagna recipe at least once a year, especially when my family visits in the fall. It’s just plain science: everyone loves a lasagna! Okay, maybe not exactly science, but who could say no to all the gooey, cheesy goodness mingling with hearty meat and satisfying lasagna sheets?! Not me, that’s for sure.But let’s be real, even my easy lasagna recipe needs a little bit more work than I’m willing to give on a busy Wednesday....

Homemade No Sugar Added Granola I’ve been receiving a lot of requests for homemade granola with no added sugar for babies and toddlers, and after many failed attempts, I’m so excited to share this recipe with you! I will tell you upfront that this granola is not very sweet nor as crunchy as store-bought granolas or those made with lots of sugar and oil. BUT it has a subtle nutty, sweet flavor and just the right amount of crispness that’s perfect for your little one(s)....

For more savory peanut recipes, try our Thai chicken peanut noodles, or delicious peanut coleslaw with our peanut salad dressing! This is our go-to peanut satay sauce recipe that’s a riff on a family recipe given to us many years ago by a chef. It involves sautéing the onions, garlic, and ginger which adds an extra step, but it’s 100% worth it. It’s a quick and easy-to-make authentic peanut sauce recipe that requires just a few basic ingredients....

Egg Free Pancakes We do pancakes for breakfast at least 2 times a week. And no, I don’t make them fresh like I used to before having kids. Instead, I keep an assortment of healthy pancakes for babies and toddlers in the freezer that I can pull out easily whenever needed. Today I am sharing a very highly requested recipe – eggless pancakes! Whether you or your child have an egg-allergy or you’ve simply run out of eggs, this recipe is a MUST try!...

The first time I heard of lomo saltado was from Jorge. He described it as a steak and French fry stir fry that is served with rice – which is exactly what it is. I know that fries and stir fry sound like the weirdest combo ever. He had to make it for me before I believed him that it’s actually brilliant. Can you trust me on this one? You definitely want to make it....

If you love fried chicken as much as we do, you gotta try these fried chicken bites and coconut oil fried chicken! This homemade popcorn chicken is crunchy and tender, a little bit spicy, and just the right amount of smoky. Squeeze some ketchup, dunk in some gravy, or dip into any number of delicious sauces and you’re in for a good time! How to make popcorn chicken Deep frying food can be a little intimidating, however, if you keep your eye on the oil temperature and follow the safety tips below you’ll be basking in the magic that is popcorn chicken in no time!...

For more incredible pork recipes, try our porchetta and maple glazed pork belly. If you’ve ever wondered how to cook slices of pork belly, this is our easy, go-to way of preparing it, and it’s very very delicious. Simply slice and season the pork belly slices and then bake them until they’re crispy. That’s it! There are so many ways you can enjoy these pork belly strips either on their own, with your favorite side dish, or tucked into a sandwich....

Pumpkin and pasta belong together – this pumpkin mac and cheese should be next on your list! Short pasta: Opt for a short pasta, like fusilli or penne. Reserve some of the pasta cooking water to thin out the sauce as desired. Salted butter: For toasting the pecans and crisping the sage leaves. Sage leaves: Add a fragrant and earthy herb that tastes like fall. Pecans: Coarsely chopped pecans bring a nutty crunch....

Also, try these dill french fries! You do have to keep your eye on them while cooking because it’s easy to burn such thinly cut fries, but it’s absolutely worth it. No matter if you’re pairing these with steak, a la steak frites for supper, or nestling them beside bacon and eggs in the morning – you simply can’t go wrong! Russet potatoes: You’ll need 1 ½ lb of russet potatoes for this recipe....

Reasons to Love this Recipe Here are some reasons you need to include this chicken dinner in your lineup for those busy weeknights. And here are 50+ Toddler Meals to try! Ingredients I am highlighting just the ones that need further explanation. The complete list is in the recipe card below. Chicken -I suggest opting for boneless chicken thighs because of their juicy and rich flavor, but if you prefer, you can also use skinless chicken breasts....

Want the scoop on more delicious ice cream flavors? Make strawberry ice cream or chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream next! White chocolate: Use some regular white chocolate AND white chocolate chips! Other ingredients: Egg yolks, granulated sugar, whole milk, salt, white chocolate, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. White chocolate makes for a really versatile base – it’s creamy and slightly buttery, and many other flavors meld into it seamlessly....

Easy Cabbage Salad with Asian dressing It can be quite challenging to get kids (perhaps even the adults) to like salads. “What are all these leaves?” is what my now 6 year old used to say whenenver I served salads. And it took a long time for him to open up to them. One of the most important tips is to make the salad easier to eat. So chop up large leaves and thinly slice or shred vegetables....

The peach season is upon us, and we’ve been busy biting into this sweet and fragrant fruit with its juices dripping down our chins. While this quintessential summer fruit is perfection enjoyed plain, it can transform any recipe into something extraordinary. Like this baked peach oatmeal! This was inspired by my insanely popular strawberry baked oatmeal, and I can’t wait for you to make this. Ingredients I am highlighting just the ones that need further explanation....

For more tasty bang bang recipes, try our bang bang shrimp, bang bang cauliflower, and our easy-to-make bang bang sauce! If bang bang sauce is new to you, you’re in for a treat. It’s a simple four-ingredient Asian-inspired sauce that’s both sweet and spicy and makes everything it touches taste incredible. This salmon with bang bang sauce seriously couldn’t be easier to make. All you have to do is sprinkle the salmon fillets with spices, and bake them in the oven....