Chocolate Zucchini Muffin Recipe If you are a chocolate lover, you know – chocolate muffins are a glorious thing! While I could never turn down a super fudgy, chocolate-y, sweet, bakery-style chocolate muffin, it’s also in my DNA as a pediatric registered dietitian to come up with healthier versions of those decadent pleasures. Oftentimes that means combining a healthy dose of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains with some fun! And here are the best of the best healthy muffins for kids all in one place!...

Low sodium Asian recipe for babies A couple of months ago, I asked over on Instagram what recipes you guys would like to see more of, and the top requests were low-sodium Asian food recipes and Asian meals that don’t involve rice. It’s great to see so much awareness surrounding your baby’s sodium intake and rice. However, it certainly makes my task very challenging as the majority of Asian dishes are quite high in sodium and involve lots of rice....

Next up on your chicken wing quest should be these sticky Thai peanut chicken wings, these spicy sriracha buffalo wings, or these salt and pepper chicken wings! Chicken wings: The main ingredient for this dish, you’ll need 2 lb. You can use either wings, drummets, or a mix! Sesame oil: You’ll toss the chicken wings in sesame oil before putting them in the oven to help them crisp up and give them great flavor....

Why You’ll Love This Recipe This Chicken and Noodles recipe is great to keep in your back pocket for those days when you need to get dinner on the table with minimal effort. Whether you’re feeling under the weather or just need something cozy and filling, this dish recipe checks all the boxes. It’s warm, hearty, and comes together quickly with just a few pantry and freezer staples. Here’s why you’re going to love this EASY comfort meal:...

Try this homemade jerk seasoning with our grilled jerk chicken tacos. A fresh mint mojito is the perfect drink to wash them down! If you like a bit of heat, you’ll love the warm, spicy, and sweet taste of Jamaican jerk seasoning! It adds lots of complex flavor and a spicy kick to chicken, pork chops, fish, and vegetables. It’s super easy to mix up in a bowl. Simply store it in a sealed glass jar or container in a cool, dark pantry and it will keep for up to a year!...

Deviled eggs … love eating them as long as someone else makes them. (I’m envisioning heads nodding in agreement across the world right now.) Our favorite little eggy bites are a pain to make and end up as a smooshed messy if you try to pack them. Technically they should make the worst ever start to Back to School Snack Week ever. Except that I’ve found a way to take away 90% of the work in this truly easy deviled eggs recipe....

While this lemon lavender cake is moist as ever, if you’re looking for something airy, try this lemon lavender angel food cake. What does lavender taste like? Lavender has a delicate flavor. It’s described as floral and has earthy and woody undertones. Think rose mixed with rosemary – sweet and savory, but not bitter. In any case, you want to bake with it carefully. Too little and you won’t taste it, too much and you’ll cross over into soapy....

Turn this salad into a filling meal with a side of juicy baked chicken thighs or grilled pork chops. And if you love Thai noodle recipes, also try our Thai peanut noodle salad with feta peanut dressing. Gluten-free (and often no-cook) rice noodles join the party with lots of sweet mangos, crispy red pepper slices, snap peas, and cabbage, and a few handfuls of fresh herbs. What brings this magical summer salad all together is a creamy sesame ginger dressing that is just....

For more tasty maple cocktails, also try our maple old fashioned! It’s a really simple cocktail to make that only requires a few ingredients. We use a cocktail foamer because we find it’s easier (and less messy) than using egg whites, but still gives us the frothy mouthfeel we’re after. Just add all the ingredients to your cocktail shaker, shake it with ice, strain it into a rocks glass, and serve it with a lemon slice....

Warming drinks on the mind? Try this brandy mulled wine or cranberry hot toddy. White wine – A bottle of a medium-bodied white wine serves as the base of the recipe. Honey – Adds a natural sweetness. Brandy – Optional, but if included it can enhance the depth and warmth, making it a bit richer. Spices – Whole cloves, ginger, star anise, cinnamon sticks, and whole peppercorns infuse the wine with complex warmth....

If you love rhubarb as much as we do, also try our dark chocolate rhubarb brownies, strawberry rhubarb cobbler, or strawberry rhubarb pie. This one is easy to make non-alcoholic, too. Simply omit the rum and add an extra splash of soda. It doesn’t take a lot of ingredients, it’s simple to make, and leftover rhubarb syrup can be added to all your favorite drinks. Here’s how to make this rosy rhubarb mojito in a few simple steps:...

Some mashed potatoes with cream cheese and spicy honey roasted carrots will complete the delicious meal! Just look at that parmesan crust! In case you can’t tell from the picture (although I’m sure you can) it is INSANE! Like, insane in the best way possible. Parmesan crusted chicken is every bit as good as it sounds and then some. Why you need to make Parmesan crusted chicken tonight: Crispy, cheesy, salty chicken skin....

For less traditional but seriously delicious eggs benedicts, make this Mexican eggs benedict or coconut shrimp eggs benedict! Ingredients: English muffins, eggs, cream cheese, smoked salmon, capers, thinly sliced red onion, a pinch of black pepper Lemon hollandaise sauce: Egg yolks, water, butter, fresh lemon juice, and a pinch of sea salt combine to make a delicious sauce with a velvety consistency. How to make this a healthy smoked salmon eggs benedict recipe Salmon benedict is already pretty healthy!...

For more Mediterranean-style potatoes, try our Italian dressing potatoes or Greek lemon potatoes. The not-so-secret ingredient is Spanish paprika. It’s widely available, so you won’t be running around town looking for it. It’s way different (in a wonderfully smoky way) than everyday paprika. Most of the cooking time is hands-off. Simply toss the potato wedges in olive oil and spices, and pop them into the oven. You’ll know when they’re done because they’ll be golden brown with crispy bits on the outside....

Friends, let’s brunch! There is literally no better meal of the day. Savory brunch recipes, like these breakfast potatoes, always win. Are you the same? Why these breakfast potatoes are our favorite Lots of big, plump Gordal Olives from Spain. ← we love these guys! Pan-fried potatoes that are crispy on the outside and soft inside. Spicy chorizo sausage that makes hearts sing. Smoky roasted red peppers. All cooked together into one amazing breakfast hash....

Juicy margaritas to add to your “must try” list this summer include this fresh pineapple margarita and this delicious grapefruit margarita! Also, try our strawberry mojito! How to make a strawberry margarita This recipe comes together in 10 minutes with just 4 simple steps: How to make a frozen strawberry margarita A delicious variation of the strawberry margarita is to blend everything together with some ice to make frozen summer cocktails....

Why sweet potato chili is the best Awesomely delicious. With tender pieces of sweet potato that add a touch of sweetness to the recipe. And carrots, celery, bell peppers, and corn that turn this chili into a big bowl of veggies. Also, it’s super easy to make. And lasts for days in your fridge and only gets better with time. Hello, meal prep! On its own, or topped with some avocado, red onion, or corn chips (you get the idea) it’s a delicious vegan chili recipe....

As a Korean family, we eat a lot of rice, and while it’s delicious on its own, I love to amp up the nutrition to make it more filling and varied for my kids, like this Korean multigrain rice with beans and lentils. This sweet potato rice has been a favorite in our home for years—it’s always a hit! Its natural sweetness pairs perfectly with a drizzle of savory sauce for a burst of flavor....

For more crunchy cucumber salad recipes, try our creamy cucumber salad and Mexican cucumber salad! It pairs naturally with Thai food, but the flavor isn’t overwhelming so it can easily be served with a variety of main dishes. Since juicy, crisp cucumbers are exactly what we want to eat on hot days, this is the perfect side dish for summer. It’s an easy salad for barbecue season, and it doesn’t require refrigeration so it’s great for picnics and potlucks, too....

For another easy meal full of Tuscan flavor, try our crockpot Tuscan chicken. This recipe is made with many of the ingredients and flavors that we associate with Italian cooking such as salty prosciutto, Italian herbs, cannellini beans, and parmesan cheese. It’s based loosely on the Italian white bean soup called ribollita. This is not a recipe that has been passed down from an Italian grandmother, but we can tell you that it is absolutely delicious....