If you love pork chop recipes, also try our smothered pork chops, juicy baked pork chops, or pan-fried pork chops. How to make pork chop stir-fry This pork chop stir-fry is an impressive dish that’s simple to make and ready in just a few easy steps: Prepare your ingredients – once things heat up, they move quickly so make sure the vegetables, meat, and sauce are ready to go. Use a large frying pan or a wok – a large frying pan or wok has a large surface area making it ideal for stir-fries....

Pumpkin seeds for babies Babies can have pumpkin seeds (also called pepitas) as soon as they’re ready to start solids, around 6 months Whole seeds and nuts are choking hazards for babies so be sure to grind them. If using pumpkin seed butter (or any nut/seed butters), thin it out with water, breastmilk, formula, or other safe liquids to reduce the risk of choking. You can also mix it in with yogurt, mashed banana, avocado, oatmeal etc....

For more refreshing cocktails served in copper mugs, try our Moscow mule and Irish mule! It’s a super simple cocktail to make that doesn’t require any shaking or special equipment. Just fill a glass with ice, pour in the rum and lime juice, top with ginger beer, and stir. Garnish with a lime wheel, ginger slices, and fresh mint before serving. Unlike many Moscow mule recipes out there, we don’t use any added sugar or simple syrup....

On a cold, rainy day, I inevitably crave one food…”전” which is a Korean pancake. Unlike in the States, these pancakes are mostly savory as opposed to sweet. There are all kinds of pancakes – green onion, seafood, potato, kimchi, zucchini…to name a few. There’s nothing more comforting than the smell of pan fried pancakes (and of course eating them) on a gloomy day. Perfect hibernation food ;). I hope to share more of these traditional pancakes in the near future, but for now, can I interest you in some salmon tofu cakes?...

Complete the meal with a side of Mexican rice and a fizzy lime margarita! And if you love easy chicken recipes, also check out our stovetop bbq chicken! It’s a recipe we reach for often around here as there’s always chicken in the freezer and salsa in the fridge. So no matter what the grocery situation is like, we can always make this recipe. For veggie sides, try these:...

If you love grapefruit, also try our grapefruit margarita! Grapefruit tends to be sour so if you prefer a sweeter cocktail, add a bit of simple syrup. It’s an easy, bright, and refreshing drink that may become your summer go-to. Salt – hence the name ‘salty dog’, this simple ingredient is used for a salted rim and is a key component of this cocktail. We chose a coarse kosher salt for a bit of texture....

Disclosure: I received a free copy of the cookbook for review. However, all opinions are 100% my own. I love blogging because: 1) It’s a creative outlet for me 2) I love to cook and spread the word that healthy meals can be downright delicious 3) It gives me a reason to take millions of food photos…well it’s a love/hate relationship at times 4) And, last but not least, I get to connect with people I wouldn’t have gotten the chance to otherwise....

Also, try this rhubarb syrup and raspberry simple syrup! This homemade strawberry syrup is the perfect way to add sweet strawberry flavor to all your summer recipes! You can infuse many different flavors into a simple syrup, like strawberry, raspberry, blackberry, blueberries, peach, ginger, hibiscus, rosemary, basil, mint – and the list goes on! You can use simple syrup in cocktails, sweet treats or use it to pour over your breakfast – yum!...

For more delicious ways to serve cherry tomatoes, try our roasted cherry tomatoes or our roasted cherry tomato sauce. Here’s everything you need for the BLT cups: Bacon: we use regular slices of bacon bacon instead of thick-cut as it works better in the small cups. Cherry tomatoes: choose larger round cherry tomatoes so they’re easier to hollow out and fill. Arugula: arugula is peppery and flavorful but you can also use spinach or lettuce if you prefer....

Serve these sweet sautéed radishes alongside a main like our herbs de provençe chicken, lamb lollipops, or baked sweet potato latkes. How to make sautéed radishes Sautéing radishes is really simple. Because of their strong flavor, radishes are an often overlooked vegetable. We love them because they’re one of the first vegetables to come up in the spring. They make their appearance at the farmer’s market or the local grocery store with their bright-colored skin and vibrant (and edible) green tops....

Can’t get enough satay Thai flavors? Make these Thai lettuce wraps with peanut satay next! The velvety peanut sauce is made with a secret and surprising ingredient… feta! The feta replaces the traditional salty soy sauce, making it extra creamy and delicious. It’s unconventional, and not at all traditionally Thai, but it’s delicious! The crumbly texture of the feta melds into the other sauce ingredients, softening in the warming process and becoming smooth and luscious....

For another cozy vegetarian meal with eggplant, try our eggplant involtini! We’ve been making this recipe for YEARS and it continues to be one of our favorites. It’s based on an eggplant parmesan recipe in the vegetarian cookbook, The Moosewood Cookbook by Mollie Katzen. Sadly, we’ve lost the cookbook so we can’t say for sure how similar it is. But it is 100% based on our memory of it....

If you love whiskey cocktails, also try a whiskey highball! A whiskey ginger is a drink for whiskey lovers. It’s for those days when you want to enjoy the taste of whiskey, but you also want something cold and thirst-quenching. It’s also a great drink for someone who isn’t typically a whiskey drinker because the ginger ale mellows it out. This bubbly drink is refreshing and flavorful, with just the right amount of bite, and it’s great with food, too!...

For more delicious mains featuring sweet autumn apples, try our pork chops with caramel apples! Chicken thighs: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are what we use in the pictures, but if you prefer skinless that works, too! Crispy apples: ambrosia apples are our favorite, but any variety of crispy apples, such as gala, honeycrisp, fuji, or pink lady, work well. Just avoid the ones with a softer flesh like macintosh apples because they become mushy when cooked....

Best Store-Bought Infant Cereals I know how overwhelming the cereal aisle can be with so many choices, and if you have a baby at your hip, you don’t have time to investigate. So here are the top picks from me and my fellow registered dietitians as well as consumers. Amara Organics Ancient Grain Happy Baby Oatmeal Happy Baby Oats and Quinoa Baby Cereal Earth’s Best Whole Grain Multi-Grain Cereal Gerber Whole Wheat Baby Cereal Earth’s Best Whole Grain Rice Cereal Breakfast Variety Pack...

For classic roasted potatoes, make these crispy roasted potatoes! Let’s talk potatoes. Specifically, Bombay Potatoes. These little nuggets of joy are a staple at my dinner table. They’re crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and absolutely packed with delicious flavor. I like to serve them with a simple protein and salad. Here you can see them with my 8-minute baked salmon recipe and a quick side salad I threw together....

Food on sticks is more fun – make these grilled shrimp skewers next! Nugget potatoes: Bite-sized potatoes add a hearty element. Corn: Cut each ear of corn into four corn pieces for a burst of sweetness. Chorizo sausage: Adds a smoky, spicy kick. Andouille sausage is another great alternative. Use mild Italian sausage if you want to avoid the heat. Tail-on shrimp: Juicy shrimp take on a delicious char from the grill....

For other enchilada recipes, check out these green chicken enchiladas and vegetarian skillet enchiladas recipes. Pork carnitas: Succulent and slow-cooked for a hearty, flavor-packed filling. Use our pork carnitas recipe or try our crockpot carnitas version. Canned black beans: Contribute texture, substance and flavor. Corn: Thaw frozen corn to give a burst of sweetness. Monterey Jack Cheese: Creamy and mild for gooey, melty texture. Enchilada sauce: For a flavor-packed coating....

Today we celebrate the coming of my dear friend Sarah’s #cheesebabygirl in February! Who’s Sarah? Oh, you may have seen one or two (times infinity) mouthwatering recipes and gorgeous food photos on her blog, Snixy Kitchen. What first drew me to Sarah’s blog (besides the photos that induce automatic jaw drop action) was her eloquent yet humorous style of writing. She also shares a love for Asian food thus starting our plan to visit Korea together....

For a crunchy banana rendition, make this delicious chocolate chip walnut banana bread! Ingredients: Cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, melted butter, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, and chocolate chips. Optional: Add some espresso powder to deepen the chocolate flavor. Mocha bread: Add some extra espresso powder for a mocha-inspired bread. The little we use in the recipe helps to deepen the chocolate flavor....