If you’re into pancakes, also check out our easy-to-make apple pancakes and healthier walnut banana protein pancakes. We like pancakes of all kinds, but we love how the whole wheat flour in this recipe is both flavorful and satiating, keeping us feeling fuller for longer. These pancakes are our go-to for slower mornings. We make them while we nurse a hot cup of coffee. It’s a really straightforward recipe with the usual steps of whisking together the dry and wet ingredients separately, then folding them together until everything is just mixed....

We love serving sweet potato latkes with a fresh salad, like our Avocado Cucumber Salad or The Best Kale Salad. There are crispy bits on the outside and sweet soft potato-y insides and with a big dollop of sour cream on top. The deliciously sweet flavor of the sweet potatoes shines through. They’re a little bit of heaven. See those edges down there? CRISPY! To reheat the latkes, place them on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and heat them for about 20 minutes in the oven....

Easy baked salmon ingredients The base of this recipe starts with a few simple ingredients: salmon filets, olive oil, and salt and pepper. From there, you can mix it up with different seasonings depending on what other flavors you’re serving. Here are some of my favorite ways to bake salmon: This is the best baked salmon recipe The short cooking time on high heat guarantees that the salmon will be juicy and tender....

Choosing the best cracker for our little ones can be challenging due to the abundance of options available, varying nutritional considerations, and the need to balance taste preferences with healthy choices. Additionally, factors such as ingredient lists, potential allergens, and texture can make the decision-making process overwhelming. I hope this post provides guidance and insights to make your selection easier! And if you’d like to experiment with making crackers at home, give this homemade cheese crackers and graham crackers a try!...

Turn this savory dish into a meal with a side of sauteed bok choy with ginger and garlic and our favorite coconut rice. How to pronounce General Tso’s Chicken It has been known by different names such as General Tao’s chicken, General Tong’s chicken, General Chow’s chicken, or simply general’s chicken. To pronounce tso, the sound is midway between “cho” and “joe”. You can reproduce the Chinese sound by combining the “ts” consonant of “cats” and “Oh” and uttering them together, “ts-oh”....

Cereal for Kids (Most) Kids love cereal and it’s a busy parent’s best friend. I personally am so thankful for several options because I need all the help I can get in the mornings! Simply serve with milk and fresh fruit for an easy and balanced breakfast. Now I know cereals get a bad rap oftentimes for being loaded with sugar and questionable ingredients, but there are some great options out there....

Check out this spring minestrone soup for a lighter twist on minestrone soup! There is so much to love about this minestrone soup with kale recipe. If I’m being honest, it took me a while to get into minestrone soup—my experiences had always involved soggy pasta and limp spinach—that’s a no from me! So, when creating this recipe, I made a few tweaks! Instead of the mushy pasta, we are using soft and creamy red potatoes, which fill you up and taste WAY better than soft pasta in soup....

For more jammy goodness, make this bacon jam next! Bourbon: Or whiskey, adds depth and complexity with rich and warm notes. Sugar: Sweetens the mix and aids in preservation. Vanilla extract: Brings a natural sweetness. Lemon juice: The acidity balances the sweetness and brightens the flavors. Fresh green figs: Contributes a luscious honey-like texture and distinct fig flavor. When dealing with hot liquids like freshly simmered jam, we find the most uncomplicated method is to pour it into hot sterilized jars and then carefully seal them....

Cooking mussels can feel intimidating if you’ve not done it, but this guide on how to cook mussels will teach you that it is so fast and easy. There’s no reason they can’t be made on busy weekday evenings. Coconut oil: The rich base to sauté the aromatics. Ginger and garlic: Infuses warmth and depth. Lemongrass stalks: Provides a citrusy, fragrant note, reminiscent of Thai flavors. Coconut milk: Imparts creaminess and makes a luscious broth....

Want more cookie dough recipes? Check out our chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream and peanut butter cookie dough ice cream! All-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt – These bring the dough together. Even though we’re not baking the cookies, we add baking soda as it provides an authentic cookie dough flavor. Chocolate chips – Mini chocolate chips work best here, but you can use regular sized ones if that’s what you have on hand....

Complete the meal with a side of basmati rice and some sauteed asparagus with garlic and parmesan. Champagne chicken sounds like a fancy meal, and you could absolutely feel proud to serve this to guests. But it is also so easy to make that you can whip this up after an evening of celebrating – using that half drank bottle of sparkling wine, of course. The creamy sauce with mushrooms tastes amazing spooned over past, rice, or mashed potatoes and the chicken is wonderfully tender....

If you love making paleo soup recipes, also check out our coconut curried cauliflower soup and our cashew cream of mushroom soup! Why you need this paleo cauliflower soup in your life tonight A big bowl of creamy soup that tastes like you’ve poured a carton of whipping cream into it. Not a spot of dairy in sight. Bacon. And yes, we can have a little bacon and call this soup healthy....

I’ve made us some crispy apple chips! Seriously, these things are so good. They almost taste like they should be bad for you but I swear to you they’re not. They’re made up entirely of apples tossed with a little lemon juice and cinnamon. Yep, that’s it. Don’t you love it when food tastes good, is easy to make, AND is healthy for you, too? Makes me want to do a 1990’s style fist pump while yelling, “SCORE!...

For another veggie fry recipe… If you’ve never tried eggplant fries, you’ll want to! Avocado oil: Another neutral-flavored oil will work well, too. Other ingredients: Carrots, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and finely minced fresh parsley. What dips to serve with carrot fries There are so many dipping sauces to choose from! These carrot fries are a versatile vessel for sauces and dips, and taste so great with any of your favorites....

Also try these other takes on pork tacos (there are plenty of Tuesdays to go around): pork carnitas and pulled pork tacos. Since you’ll be cooking the meat “low and slow” in the crockpot, plus adding some citrus, you can use a larger or tougher piece of meat, as it will tenderize over time. So much so, that when it’s done you should be able to gently pull it apart using a fork!...

In just minutes and with a handful of healthy ingredients, this Apple Banana Smoothie is bound to win over your household. One thing I adore about smoothies is their versatility—they’re perfect for a quick breakfast or afternoon snack and loaded with essential vitamins and nutrients. We’re big fans of smoothies all year round, but when the temperature rises, our appetites can take a dive. That’s when this Apple Banana Smoothie comes to the rescue....

This spaghetti sauce is rich and meaty. It tastes like it’s been simmering for hours. Even though it takes only a little over half an hour to make. Made with 7 basic ingredients that you probably will find in your kitchen right now. Sugar-free, thanks to two little tricks. It’s a healthy pasta sauce that’s high in protein and has only 209 calories per 1-cup serving. Saute onion and garlic until nice and dark brown....

Reasons to love this Strawberry Waffle Recipe My family can’t gobble these waffles up fast enough! The only downside to that is I don’t get to freeze many. And if you know me, building a good freezer stash is like my pride and joy haha. These fresh strawberry waffles are: Made with simple, easily accessible ingredients. I don’t do recipes with a laundry list of ingredients. Nutritious! You’ve got protein and healthy fats from the milk and yogurt, fiber from the whole grains, and natural sweetness from the strawberries – the perfect breakfast....

For more delicious mushroom recipes, make these creamy garlic mushrooms or miso butter mushrooms. Bacon: Thick cut bacon brings smoky, savory flavors for the mushrooms to soak up. Mushrooms: Use a mix of different mushrooms for depth of flavor and texture. Try a mix of whatever you can find, like button, shiitakes, enoki, or cremini mushrooms. Onions: For a sweet undertone. Garlic: Adds savory depth. Salt and black pepper: To balance and enhance the flavors....

I pondered long and hard on how I could knock out as many veggies from my CSA box (thank you, Johnson’s Backyard Garden!) in one dish without it becoming a messy hodgepodge. This is our fourth box, and I’ve just been loving the whole element of surprise, not knowing what to expect. This is quite strange because if you know me at all, I’m not so keen on surprises. The Hungryman has long given up on trying to work his “magic” and planning extravagant “events” for me....