The authentic Japanese teriyaki sauce consists of soy sauce, sake, mirin, and sugar. The westernized version usually includes garlic, ginger, honey, and cornstach. I don’t even know what to call my version. As I set out on the nearly impossible mission to develop a baby-friendly Asian sauce, I had to find creative ways to forego added sugars and cut back on sodium as much as possible without sacrificing flavor. I mean who adds dashima/kelp to teriyaki sauce?...

If you love unique cookie recipes as much as we do, make sure to also try our bourbon bacon peanut butter cookies and our sea salt and brown butter chocolate chip cookies! If you have fine-tuned taste buds you might be able to pinpoint the miso flavor without being told about the special ingredient. For the rest of us, we can taste a slight umami flavor that is delicious yet hard to figure out exactly what it is....

Pork chops cooked on the grill are notoriously dry and hard to cook. But armed with my secret trick, you’ll be able to master juicy grilled pork chops. When developing this recipe, I tried many different versions before declaring this one the winner. The secret is to use a wet spice rub made with oil, vinegar, and spices. The oil creates a barrier to protect the lean meat while the vinegar tenderizes it....

If you love creamy shrimp pasta recipes, also try our shrimp tortellini in lemon cream sauce. You’ll love it! And even though the cream sauce is deliciously rich, you won’t find any heavy cream in this recipe. Instead, we use cream cheese (light, if you want!) which melts into a magically creamy sauce. How to make shrimp and gnocchi Even though this tastes like a fancy meal, shrimp gnocchi is a super easy to make recipe....

For easier appetizer recipes, try our blue cheese grape appetizer, beet chip and goat cheese appetizer, or bacon scallop lollipops. We’re being completely honest when we say this is the only smoked salmon appetizer recipe you’ll ever need. There, we said it. They’re easy, elegant, and everything we’re looking for in a party appetizer. But don’t let their appearance fool you; They’re deceivingly easy and quick to make! We use mini cucumbers so they’re truly bite-sized....

Love twirling spaghetti squash around your fork? Try these spaghetti squash lasagna boats or this spaghetti squash carbonara. Spaghetti squash: A low-carb alternative to traditional pasta, adding a tasty, wholesome base to the dish. Butter: Start your alfredo sauce of with the rich creaminess of butter. All-purpose flour: Thickens the alfredo sauce. Whole milk: The liquid component of the alfredo sauce, making it velvety smooth! Parmesan cheese: A key flavor and texture component in the sauce....

Rich, creamy, vibrant, comforting, and delicious! ALL of the good adjectives can be applied to this delicious stuffed shells recipe. My family has fine-tuned this recipe over the years, so read on to learn how to make your own family’s stuffed shell tradition. Crowd-pleaser: This stuffed shell recipe makes six portions, meaning it’s a super easy recipe to feed a group. And if you’re a smaller family (like us) then the extras means you get a delicious lunch tomorrow....

If you enjoy the smooth creamy taste of sweet potatoes in soup, you’ll love our sweet potato turmeric soup with almond croutons! We use bacon and bourbon in the recipe and it’s so much better because of it. The bourbon adds depth and complexity while the bacon adds richness and a salty crunch at the end. It’s a soup with substance so it’s perfect for warming up on those cold weather days....

Don’t stop at one Thai salad … This Thai cucumber salad is so refreshing, and this mango Thai noodle salad adds a sweet fruity note! While there are several types of chopped salads in Thailand, this one is not authentic. We call it a Thai chopped salad in reference to many of the wonderful flavors that we associate with Thai cooking such as mango, coconut milk, ginger, cilantro, and chili....

When Can Babies Eat Tofu? Tofu can be offered to babies as soon as they’re ready to start solids, usually around 6 months. It’s important to remember that your baby is unique and that rather than going by the calendar, you need to make sure your baby is DEVELOPMENTALLY ready to start solids. If you’re unsure, be sure to grab my FREE handout! Is Tofu Safe for Babies? Tofu is not a choking hazard as long as it’s soft enough to be easily smushed between your thumb and forefinger and is served in an age-appropriate way....

When to introduce salmon Salmon can be offered to babies as soon as they’re ready to start solids, usually around 6 months. It’s important to remember that your baby is unique and that rather than going by the calendar, you need to make sure your baby is DEVELOPMENTALLY ready to start solids. If you’re unsure, be sure to grab my FREE handout! Is salmon safe for babies? As long as it is cooked properly and served in an age-appropriate way, as I show you here, it is safe....

Lemon is such an important ingredient in the kitchen. We buy bags of lemon at a time and use lemon at dinner time, whether it’s part of the main course, the salad dressing, or the side dish. By often, I mean pretty much every single night by the way. Because lemon is a kitchen essential and dang delicious, we pulled together the 50+ best lemon recipes on the internet. Of course, this list errs on the side of healthy lemon recipes but dessert is dessert....

If you love the bold tangy taste of blue cheese, also try our blue cheese dressing, blue cheese coleslaw, or blue cheese and roasted brussels sprouts pizza. We love having recipes like this on the ready when we’re planning a party or special occasion. This savory-sweet grape appetizer has lots of bold flavor, amazing texture, and is visually pretty to serve. It’s easy to prepare ahead of time because most of it is hands-off, allowing the cheese to firm up in the fridge....

For another dairy-free, cashew-based soup recipe, try this creamy cauliflower soup. Raw cashews: Soaked to soften and then blended to make the most luscious soup without the heavy cream. Olive oil: To sauté the onion, garlic, and mushrooms. Mushrooms: Add an earthy, umami rich element to the soup. Onion: For sweet undertones. Garlic: Adds savory depth and warmth. Seasonings: Black pepper, sea salt, and thyme leaves season this soup to perfection....

You also need to try these broccoli steaks and cabbage steaks! Full disclosure, these cauliflower steaks are not meant to nor do they resemble a meat-based steak in any way. Cauliflower steak is a certain way to cut cauliflower, and that’s into thick slabs. It also creates a canvas for other spices and flavors to be absorbed into the veggie, much like you would rub or marinate a beef steak....

For more delicious pasta recipes, also try our lemon chicken pasta and our creamy tomato pasta! Did you make this? We love to see what you made! Tag @theendlessmeal or hashtag #theendlessmeal!

This is the BEST macaroni salad Growing up, I believed that a gathering was only as good as its macaroni salad. Okay – that might be just a tad dramatic, but this macaroni salad recipe is a sure hit. But why is THIS recipe so good? I’ve spent years making this dish, testing countless versions to perfect the balance of flavors and textures. My macaroni salad recipe focuses on ratios: nailing that pasta-to-dressing ratio and ensuring a good mix of crunchy and tangy add-ins and a creamy texture....

For more delicious jam-filled bars, make these blueberry jam bars next! The fig jam: Green figs, brown sugar, and lemon juice come together to make a sweet and slightly tart filling. All-purpose flour: Acts as a structural base. Rolled oats: Adds a hearty texture. Quick oats will also work if that’s what you have on hand. Shredded coconut: Adds the distinct coconut flavor and a delightful texture. Brown sugar: Sweetens things up....

Also, make this cucumber tomato salad if you have lots of cukes to enjoy this season! Corn: Pick 3 ears of corn (using the tips below to select the best/freshest ones). Cooking oil: You will use just 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to rub on the corn before placing it on the grill. You can use canola oil, vegetable oil, or butter to do this. Balsamic vinegar: This will give the salad a tart, sweet taste and act as one of the base ingredients for your vinaigrette....

Why Bento Box Lunch? A bento box is a great choice for school lunches because it adds fun to both packing and eating. It makes it easy to create a well-balanced meal with lots of variety that kids will love. Originated in Japan, a bento-style lunch box is essentially a single-portion boxed meal with neat compartments that make it possible to balance nutrition and convenience. It may not seem like a big deal, but just having all the different compartments can turn packing lunches from a chore into a fun and creative activity....