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If you love a warming bowl of soup, also try our garlic soup, cozy celery soup, or creamy avocado soup. As you know, we’ve made a lot of delicious vegetable soups (like this tomato bacon soup, this asparagus soup, and this curried cauliflower soup), but this healthier-for-you sweet potato turmeric soup stands out. We use ‘detox’ to mean it’s light, easy to digest, and filled with healing ingredients like turmeric, ginger, and garlic that support the body in different ways....

If you like healthy wraps, you’ll love our tasty steak lettuce wraps! We love a good wrap because it’s an easy way to pack a lot of delicious ingredients and flavors into one convenient meal you can hold (although you may be better off eating these ones with a fork and knife because they can get a bit messy). We swap a tortilla for a swiss chard leaf and stuff it with a Mexican-inspired filling....

For more easy entertaining ideas, also try our epic holiday cheese board or cheese board with baked pomegranate and brie. Each dip recipe uses just 5 ingredients, and some ingredients are used in all three recipes. You barely need to measure, and you can easily adjust the quantities to suit your preference. For example, if you like more bite, add a bit more dijon mustard. Like it sweet? Add more honey....

Vegan Muffins (with broccoli and carrots) While I’m intentional about making sure I offer vegetables in their whole forms, I also like to add them to anything and everything to boost nutrition. I even add them to sweet things like muffins, oatmeal, waffles, bars, and smoothies. Join below for SIMPLE, REALISTIC tips and strategies for adding variety of vegetables to your child’s diet. you’ll also receive a super handy Vegetable and Spice Pairing chart!...

Complete the meal with a side of basmati or cauliflower rice and some sauteed bok choy! Pistachio crusted salmon Pistachio crusted salmon recipe has long been a favorite of ours. The tender, flaky salmon with salted pistachios sits in a little pool of green coconut curry sauce. It’s pure gold. And while this salmon may look like a fancy recipe, it’s made in just 20 minutes so it’s easily a weeknight dinner....

I can tell you, as a dietitian who loves to stay on top of current research and food trends, there’s not a day that goes by when I don’t come across certain foods being demonized and messages about how they are disease-causing, evil, poisonous, etc. And I cringe. Something tells me that you, as a parent, have come across endless fear-mongering rules out there when it comes to feeding your kid(s)....

My son HAS to have his peanut butter and banana at some point during the day. And because my mind always goes to “how can I add more variety?” this mama got creative. Turns out there are SO many fun meal and snack ideas with banana and peanut butter as the main ingredients that you can add to your rotation . And today, it’s all about sandwiches. Let’s get to it, shall we?...

For another delicious dish featuring our lemongrass Vietnamese meatballs, try our banh mi winter rolls. Lemongrass Vietnamese meatballs: you’ll need one batch of our flavorful lemongrass Vietnamese meatballs. Thinly sliced vegetables: we use a mix of thinly sliced carrots, cucumber, bell peppers, and red onion to mimic the pickled veggies you’d find in a traditional banh mi sandwich. Sea salt + sugar: some sea salt and granulated or cane sugar is used to season the vegetables....

Other smoothies you’ll want to savor include this peanut butter banana smoothie. And try this mango smoothie for a tropical sip. This smoothie does taste a little like beets but it’s not as overpowering as you might imagine. The beet flavor is surprisingly subtle. It makes for a wonderful, healthy breakfast or snack option any day of the week. Even toddlers and little ones will enjoy it! The best part about this beet smoothie recipe is there’s as little prep as possible....

Homemade dips are so simple, yet so impressive! Whip up this easy hummus next. If you want to taste what an authentic baba ganoush recipe tastes like, this is it. It’s a richly complex, slightly earthy, and irresistible dip with nutty undertones – you’ll want to put it on everything from crackers to carrot sticks. And it’s not just my family and I who love this dip. Over 30 readers have given it 5-star ratings....

If a mule is calling to you, also try this classic Moscow mule or Irish mule! What’s the best bourbon for a Kentucky mule? While there are lots of lists out there that answer this question with first-hand taste-testing data, what often tops the list of suggested bourbons to use in a Kentucky mule are those that have a bold, spicy profile. The top-ranking bourbons for a bourbon mule tend to be aged in oak barrels....

My kids love eggs, and while they are delicious just scrambled or hard-boiled, I find it fun to come up with different ways to serve this incredibly versatile and nutritious food. While you may be thinking, “do I really need a recipe to make a scrambled egg sandwich?” You probably don’t. BUT I want to share some tips that will elevate your breakfast sandwich experience. This also makes for a great lunch for preschool (and grade school) or breakfast for dinner!...

For more holiday-worthy casseroles, also try our vegan green bean casserole or pretty sweet potato casserole with peppery pecan topping. This plant-based casserole is jam-packed with lentils, chickpeas, and veggies cooked in curry-like spices so it’s healthy, filling, and full of flavor. It’s also ridiculously easy to make. If you’re planning a holiday dinner party, this is a great make-ahead meal that’s suitable for the vegans and vegetarians around the table....

I purchase my canned salmon from Costco. I love that it’s wild-caught and packed in water, and economical! Gosh, I heart Costco. This is such a budget-friendly snack/meal that you can whip up in minutes. At first, I was quite hesitant to add herbs to baby’s food, but it turns out he LOVES them, especially cilantro and basil. Parsley so so and rosemary seems to be too much for him....

With a small pile of shrimp bits, a few veggies, and some water, I’ll show you how to create your own magically delicious shrimp stock. You can make shrimp stock in its simplest form using shrimp and water; however, the vegetables add wonderful flavor to this broth. As far as you need to be concerned, when used in a recipe, prawns and shrimp act exactly the same – but do consider that shrimp tend to be a little easier on the budget....

If you love the flavors of French onion soup, you’ll love this French onion rice recipe! Onions caramelize alongside butter and garlic, then are tossed with tender rice and two different special cheeses. It’s everything you love about the classic soup in the form of a cheesy, savory side dish. I’ve made this recipe no-bake, so you don’t even have to turn the oven on. Upon creating this recipe, I learned four key things about developing the flavors: Did you make this?...

Why we love these Greek lemon potatoes the best They are LEMONY! Cause who wants to eat lemon potatoes with only a hint of lemon flavor? They are an easy to make side dish that pairs perfectly with my two favorite staple recipes: Baked Chicken Breasts and Baked Pork Chops. Soft inside and lightly crispy on the outside with a few delicious charred bits just for good measure. One pan = super easy cleanup....

Is there anything better than digging into a plate of deliciously messy chicken wings with a few good friends? There is one thing … making those chicken wings in the height of summer, OUTSIDE on your bbq, and washing them down with a fizzy lime margarita. Why you want to make these grilled chicken wings all summer long Cooking the wings on your BBQ not only keeps the heat out of your kitchen, but it also gives the wings the best smoky flavor....

If you’re a fan of chimichurri, you’ll love our chimichurri sauce recipe, chimichurri steak bites appetizer, and rack of lamb with mint chimichurri. Chimichurri is one of our favorite condiments to make because it’s versatile, easy to make, and adds bright complexity to both meat and veggies. Many recipes recommend marinating the chicken in the chimichurri, but we’ve found the parsley burns on the grill so it needs to be brushed off before cooking....

Use the chocolate mousse in this recipe, or try it with our take on Julia Child’s chocolate mousse. For a dairy-free version, try our vegan pots de creme. They’re a super fun Halloween treat to make with kids and perfect for parties. Prepare them ahead of time and store them in the fridge with the lids on. The jars easy to transport, too. Top with oreo crumbles and a tombstone cookie when you’re ready to serve and “dig” in!...