If you love a healthy chocolate breakfast, also try our coconut triple chocolate oatmeal or chocolate almond flour protein muffins. Drink it from a glass or turn it into a smoothie bowl with your favorite toppings. The fiber from the chia seeds will keep you feeling full for longer. It’s super easy to make for a quick healthy breakfast the kids will love, too! While black chia seeds are more widely available, you can sometimes find white ones, too....
Turmeric is our go-to flu season ingredient that we use in many delicious ways like this magic turmeric tea and winter detox orange ginger turmeric smoothie. It’s a tasty take on bulletproof coffee, a popular trend that caught the attention of many coffee drinkers (including us). Among its benefits, bulletproof coffee is said to increase or sustain energy levels. In this version, we swap the butter for coconut oil to keep it vegan, and include turmeric and black pepper because they’re a dynamic duo that supports your immune system....
Butternut Squash Curry Recipe It’s fall and my counter is currently full with all kinds of winter squash. I have pumpkin, spaghetti squash, red kuri, and butternut squash, today’s star ingredient. Butternut squash is one of the most versatile ingredients! You can cook and enjoy as is or add to all kinds of dishes like pancakes, sauces, meatballs. You can even use it interchangeably in recipes that call for sweet potato or pumpkin....
Easy Miso Tofu Tofu is so awesome for so many reasons. It’s affordable, versatile, and highly nutritious. It’s an excellent source of plant-based protein and calcium, and in fact, Soybeans are one of the few plant-based protein foods and the only legume that contains ALL nine essential amino acids. And if you’re worried about the phytoestrogens and whether or not it is safe for babies and young children, my ultimate guide to tofu is definitely worth a read!...
While you’re on a pie-baking kick, try this homemade cherry pie and this strawberry rhubarb pie while these summer fruits are still in season! If pie reminds you of your grandmother, it’s because that woman took the time and care to create homemade moments of bliss for her family. Understandably, not all of us have the same amount of kitchen time as previous generations, and that’s why this easy peach pie recipe is perfect for those of us who want the made-with-love feeling on a quick turnaround....
Spinach Pancakes Spinach can be a hard sell to kids, but throw it into their favorite foods like muffins and smoothies, and you just might be surprised at how quickly your child gobbles it up. And I’ve learned that calling green food “hulk? has magical powers. You should try it! My kids favorite spinach recipes are this green pasta sauce, banana spinanch muffins, and these fun green pancakes! And you’re going to love the simplicity of this recipe....
Easy Vegetable Rice We eat a lot of rice as it is such an integral part of our Asian cuisine. And so I like to incorporate variety and boost nutrition by adding different grains and beans, hello multigrain rice with lentils! Thankfully, the kids love it, the husband not so much. The man LOVES his white as snow rice. If I really want to spice up our rice game, I make this vegetable rice or pilaf....
For more cheesy appetizers, also try our hot honey baked brie and our sharp cheese bread bites! Goat cheese pops really are the perfect party appetizer. They’re mess-free finger food served on a stick. You can also make them days in advance, which is ideal if you’re serving them during the busy holiday season. Did you make this? We love to see what you made! Tag @theendlessmeal or hashtag #theendlessmeal!...
Complete the meal with some smoky roast potatoes and sautéed asparagus. And if you love French recipes, also try our chicken provençal! We use our favorite herbs de provence spice mix to season the chicken, which adds a ton of flavor. But don’t worry, if you have a store-bought mix that will work great, too. The herbs are sprinkled both under and over the chicken skin, which ensures that every bite you take is delicious....
If you’re a big fan of shortbread cookies (like we are), also try our melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies, our Scottish shortbread cookies, and our gluten-free shortbread cookies! It’s a really simple recipe you’ll find yourself making again and again. All you have to do is stir all the ingredients together in a bowl, scoop them into even-sized balls, roll them in powdered sugar, and pop ’em in the oven. Wrap them up in a cookie tin or box with some ribbon, and spread the love this holiday season....
As you may have seen in my series – Meal Prep Fridays – we absolutely love Mason jar salads around here. When I initially began my meal prep “journey” (it truly is a journey, as it continues to evolve over time with a noticeable increase in efficiency and creativity), I used to prep all the individual ingredients over the weekend and store them in individual containers. Come morning time, I would assemble our meals to take to school/work....
Korean Pumpkin Porridge Juk,” or Korean porridge is the ultimate comfort food during an illness. There are tons of varieties, and I love them all. I would gladly eat bowl after bowl any day even if I wasn’t sick. Since it’s fall, I thought I’d share with you one of my top 3 juks, the “hobakJuk” or Korean pumpkin porridge. This porridge, along with miyeokgook or Korean seaweed soup, is oftentimes served to moms after delivery (or any surgeries) to help reduce puffiness....
Also, for a traditional layer cake, try our lemon lavender cake! Lavender is also delicious when used in drinks! Try this blackberry lavender soda, too! Angel food cake is a sponge cake. It’s incredibly light, since it uses no butter, and has an airy texture that comes from lots of whipped egg whites. For this lemon lavender angel food cake, you will need 12 egg whites (+ an additional 4 egg whites to make the frosting)....
For more easy carrot side dishes, also try our spicy honey roasted carrots and quick garlic roasted carrots. Bourbon and maple are really the stars of the show in this recipe. Don’t worry, although they’re sometimes called drunken carrots, you won’t taste the bite of the bourbon. You’ll just get the subtle smoky aftertaste. We start by steaming the carrots in a splash of water. Then, keeping the carrots in the same pan, we add all the glaze ingredients....
Pair your margarita pitcher with some grilled fish tacos or easy sweet potato nachos for a laid-back Mexican meal. Unlike many overly sweet store-bought mixes, a classic margarita is a strong sweet-tart drink with only three simple ingredients – good-quality tequila, orange liqueur, and freshly-squeezed lime juice. Mix up a pitcher of this crisp cocktail for your next party, and be sure to serve it cold with plenty of salt and extra limes!...
For more fun green-color foods, also try our chia matcha pudding, matcha ice cream, or healthy green goddess dressing. We love using matcha in baking because of its complex flavor. If you’ve never tried it before, it tastes grassy, nutty, fresh, and slightly bitter. It balances out the sweetness of the cookies and pairs perfectly with creamy white chocolate. They’re the perfect treat to bring for afternoon tea, or occasions when you want to bake something different and fun....
Peanut Butter Raisin Oatmeal Cookies When you need a cookie that is loaded with all the goodness of peanut butter and sugar, these cookies are here for you! They’re thick and chewy and full of oats, coconut, walnuts, raisins, and chocolate chips. They’re like your favorite oatmeal raisin cookie and a soft peanut butter cookie all in one. It doesn’t get much better than this. These peanut butter raisin oatmeal cookies are best friends with a tall glass of cold milk or a hot cup of coffee....
Tips for sauteed asparagus The best way to prepare asparagus is to snap the tough ends off. Doing it this way takes a little more time but ensures that you remove the woody part. This is an asparagus recipe that I’ve been making for years. It’s quick to make and goes well with roast chicken or my favorite Juicy Baked Pork Chops. Olive oil – just enough to saute the asparagus....
For more delicious vegetarian chili recipes, try this sweet potato chili or black bean and corn chili! Hey friends! Have you got a busy week ahead? Just craving something delicious? Or need to feed a crowd? This slow cooker chili will come to your rescue no matter what your week looks like. There are times where we relish the process of making something fancy in the kitchen, and times when we want to click our fingers and conjure a hearty, flavorful meal with no effort....
