Jack here, bringing you one of the many joys from our Japan travels – matcha ice cream. We had no idea, before going, that green tea ice cream was even a thing. But the minute you walk down the street in any touristy area, you’re guaranteed to see giant fake green soft-serve cones outside of ice cream shops. Seeing something so American and familiar as a giant fake soft-serve ice cream cone, but green, was, well, it made me want to eat some....
Quinoa bowl recipes are some of my favorite easy meals to toss together for a healthy lunch or weeknight dinner. I love them because They’re customizable. You can change up the quinoa bowl toppings based on what you’re craving or what you have on hand. They’re great for meal prep. Cook the quinoa and mix up a tasty sauce over the weekend. Then, quickly assemble quinoa bowls all week! They’re super satisfying…not to mention tasty!...
If I had to pick a favorite holiday, it would have to be Valentine’s Day. I’ve always loved the day because really, it’s so… simple. The only real rule is that you need to show people you love them. Check back Friday for a date night story about Jack and me, but I’m dedicating this post to the person that made this day my favorite when I was a kid – my mom....
When life gives you mint leaves, what do you make? This mint mojito recipe! When Jack and I planted our little back deck garden this summer, I immediately started wondering, “What am I going to do with all this mint?!” The basil looked good, the eggplant was thriving, but the luscious, leafy mint plants were the cream of the crop. This summer, I’ve been tossing mint into salads and blending it into pesto like crazy, but I wanted to find a way to really showcase the pretty, aromatic leaves....
Onion Uthappam Recipe I used readymade batter for the dosa. To make the batter at home, take rice : urad dhal in 3 : 1 ratio, soak overnight (or atleast 5-6 hours) in water separately, grind separately and then mix together, adding salt. This batter should be kept covered for another 5 hours or so before you can start making the dosa. Once the batter is ready, pour enough batter on a hot griddle and spread in a round, even shape....
In case you hadn’t heard – we’ve moved to Chicago! Long story short, last spring we left our beloved city of Austin and came to Chicago (where I’m originally from). Our original plan was to stay in Chicago temporarily for the summer and definitely(!) leave before the winter. Well, as you see, that didn’t really happen because here we are. I’ll spare you the details, but we spent about 7 months this past year jumping between airbnb’s, hotels, friends’ houses, and parent’s houses (with a marble slab in our car’s trunk to continue shooting recipes)....
If you are tired of dry, bland grilled chicken, stop what you are doing and make this easy recipe. I use the most delicious lemon chicken marinade to add flavor, tenderize the chicken, and then grill the chicken to juicy perfection. We have so many chicken recipes on Inspired Taste. When we are not grilling, we especially love our juicy skillet chicken breasts and these lemon garlic baked chicken breasts....
The kir royale is a lovely classic French Champagne cocktail. It’s light, a little bit sweet, pretty, and bubbly, and it’s also super simple to make! To make a kir royale cocktail, you’ll add a little bit of crème de cassis to your champagne flute and then top with your champagne (or other sparkling wine). Garnish with a few raspberries, and enjoy! Key Ingredients Sparkling Wine: For my kir royale, I start with a chilled, dry sparkling wine, similar to what I use for mimosas....
We’ve been making these lemon drop martinis for years. Our friends know them well, and if you read through the comments, our readers do, too. The key to the best lemon drop martini is balancing sour and sweet. Our recipe calls for fresh lemon juice. It’s incredible! Key Ingredients Vodka: The base of a lemon drop is vodka, so use one you enjoy. A few of our favorite mid-priced vodka brands are Kettle One, Stolichnaya (Stoli), and Tito’s....
Refried beans, or “frijoles refritos,” are cooked and mashed beans popular in Mexico, Latin America, and Tex-Mex cooking. My homemade refried beans are super flavorful and creamy. It’s definitely better than canned refried beans! I love it with a side of our family’s favorite Mexican rice. For the creamiest, most flavorful refried beans, start with dried beans. It’s easy, I promise. If you are short on time, start with canned beans....
Is there anything more autumnal than creamy pumpkin soup? A few weekends back, Chicago was seeing its first fall weather of the year. The air was crisp, a few leaves were turning yellow and red, and Jack and I were making our traditional Sunday trip to the farmers market. When we got there, I caught sight of a massive kabocha squash with vibrant orange skin. As soon as I saw it, I knew how I was spending my afternoon....
Quesadillas! They’re delicious, satisfying, and—most importantly—EASY. They’re one of my favorite back-pocket meals, something I can whip up using basic ingredients when I need a simple dinner or work-from-home lunch. I’ve made a lot of them over the years, and I’ve learned some handy tips and tricks for making them along the way. I’m sharing them all in this quesadilla recipe! What is a quesadilla? A quesadilla is Mexican dish that consists of a heated, filled, and folded tortilla....
How to Make Sangria with White Wine Not only is this sangria recipe insanely delicious, it’s easy to make! The biggest thing to remember is that this (and all) sangrias get better with time. Make this up to 2 days in advance. The flavors just keep building and the sangria gets better and better. For the fruit, we love throwing in diced apple, peach, and fresh raspberries. The peaches you see in the photo were actually thawed frozen peaches from the store....
Back before there were a (seemingly) endless number of food blogs on the internet, there were a few I followed pretty religiously. 101 Cookbooks, Sprouted Kitchen, Seven Spoons, and one of my all time favorites: Kimberly Hasselbrink’s The Year in Food. I was new to the idea of blogs, but suddenly I spent all my time at the office procrastinating instead of working. What I was going to make that night for dinner became far more important to me that any client project I had on my plate....
The week of bribing people with food and drink continues… my dad is still working around the house (and he’s staying an extra week now – oh the projects I’m going to dream up right after I finish this post). The other night, Jack’s sister came by to help organize the pantry and closets… I’m on this kick where I want things in order (I’m not always this way), and I’m not above delegation to get things done....
Why buy taco seasoning in a packet when you can make your own?! This homemade taco seasoning recipe uses basic spices that you likely have in your pantry already, and you can stir it together in less than 5 minutes. Once you learn how to make it, you’ll never get the store-bought stuff again! One of the biggest reasons I make my own taco seasoning is that I can tweak the balance of flavors....
We’re switching things up today – this one is all about love for limes. (our alter-ego blog). The great thing about this recipe is that once you gather all the ingredients for the tacos, you’ll conveniently have everything you need to make margaritas to go with them. It’s like one of those “cook once, eat twice meals.” Only with drinking. Which is even better, right? Just be sure to get tons of extra limes....
I wouldn’t tell you to make your own ketchup if I didn’t think it was worth it. This ketchup recipe makes the most delicious ketchup that knocks the socks off anything you can buy at the store. I love that this recipe uses real ingredients and that we can control how sweet our ketchup turns out. In the recipe below, I’ve given a range of sugar so you can adjust to your taste....
The next time you’re in the mood for an easy baking project, roll up your sleeves and try one of these healthy muffin recipes! They include a recipe for every classic muffin you can think of – blueberry, banana, zucchini, chocolate chip, and more – but they’re all made with wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour, almond flour, Greek yogurt, and maple syrup. Still, they deliver everything you want in a muffin, healthy or otherwise....
Freezer meals are what I turn to when I want to get a quick, healthy dinner on the table on a busy weeknight. I’m not talking about store-bought frozen dinners, but the soups, stews, and casseroles that I make ahead and freeze myself. Stored and reheated the right way, these freezer meals are just as flavorful as they were on the day they were made. When I have a stash of them on hand, making a delicious, healthy dinner is as simple as heating one up!...
