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This quick and easy strawberry muffin recipe bursts with sweet, fresh strawberries. It’s one of my all-time favorite muffins, and I can’t wait for you to try it! For more delicious muffin recipes, see these chocolate strawberry muffins with a chocolate batter, fresh strawberries, and a chocolate drizzle. Key Ingredients Strawberries: Use sweet, flavorful, fresh strawberries for the best strawberry muffins. If you only have frozen strawberries, thaw and drain them first....

“I’m never buying pinto beans in a can again!” I told Jack last week, as I savored spoonful after spoonful of pinto beans straight from a pot on the stove. Maybe I was exaggerating (canned beans are darn convenient, after all), but I’ll certainly reach for them less often than I used to. If the last year has taught me anything, it’s that cooking pinto beans from scratch will yield creamier, more flavorful beans every time....

This veggie stir fry is super quick and simple. You can even adapt it based on the veggies you have on hand. The sauce is from scratch, and I have to tell you, it’s delicious. We use the same stir fry sauce to make our chicken and broccoli stir fry, and so many of our readers have told us it’s a keeper! I love serving this vegetable stir fry over plain or coconut rice!...

Are you team salsa roja or salsa verde? I’m team…both! I adore all types of salsa made with fresh ingredients, and this salsa roja recipe is one I’ve been especially loving lately. It differs from other red salsas I’ve previously shared in two ways: If you try this salsa roja, you won’t believe it’s homemade. It tastes like you could have gotten it in a Mexican restaurant! Because it’s so fresh and flavorful on its own, my favorite way to enjoy it is as a dip with tortilla chips....

Since starting this blog, I’ve gotten over a number of foods I didn’t think I liked: radishes, carrots, and, most recently, pepper. (I know, pepper is a weird one). I have a list going for Jack too: peas, asparagus, avocado. Check, check, check. And now – with this watercress salad – beets! (Yes, Jack, I lied. These things I told you were turnips were in fact beets). My husband is not a picky eater by any means — there are about five foods he’s adamant about not eating....

These stuffed mini peppers are the perfect summer party appetizer! They’re bursting with bright, zesty flavor, they’re easy to make, and they’re just so darn cute. I already have an affinity for miniature things, so when miniature vegetables come into the picture, I’m automatically on board. I always love making stuffed red bell peppers and stuffed poblanos in the summertime, so when I saw these Organic Mini Sweet Peppers at ALDI, I immediately knew that I wanted to make a stuffed mini peppers recipe....

Pin We also use the terms sevai and idiyappam interchangeably. I don’t believe we’ve ever made sevai the traditional way. Our idiyappam or sevai was made with rice flour mixed with hot water and then pressed through a mould onto trays which were then steamed until soft and fluffy. I have always loved tamarind based stuff like puliyogare and puli sadam, especially when traveling when Amma would pack it tightly in wilted banana leaves with a spicy thick coconut chutney....

I started looking for a Father’s Day gift for Jack last week, and I had so much fun browsing and coming up with ideas that I thought I’d put together a gift guide to share with you! Below, you’ll find my picks for the best Father’s Day gifts for any type of foodie—coffee lovers, chocolate lovers, those who love homemade pizza or firing up the grill… Have fun looking through them!...

This dip is delicious. We combine sour cream, lots of cheese, and fresh basil before baking in the oven until until bubbly. Then we add more basil and fresh tomatoes on top. How to Make Baked Cheese Dip This recipe is really simple and can be adapted 100 different ways. The base is sour cream mixed with spices. Then we add lots of mozzarella and Monterey jack cheese. Other cheeses would work well, too — think feta, goat cheese, or gruyère....

This tortellini soup recipe has always been one of my favorites, but I gained a new appreciation for it this week. Over the last few days, a big, blustery snowstorm has turned Chicago into a winter wonderland. When Jack and I come inside from a chilly walk or shoveling snow, a hot bowl of tortellini soup is the perfect way to warm up. If you’re also craving cozy, nourishing meals right now, you’ll love this tortellini soup recipe....

Sandwiches are a god-send on most days I feel I am too lazy or busy to cook, especially for breakfast. While we love a good dosa and sambar combination for breakfast, I often toast up some bread, slap on a simple spread like coriander chutney or guacamole and call it breakfast. TH loves it and happily has his share with a cup of strong tea. I love it mainly because there’s so little effort required and I can cook a ‘proper’ lunch on a full stomach....

Last weekend, as the ACL music fest was getting underway and the traffic around our neighborhood was gridlocked, we bolted town for my friend Christie’s wedding. I’m totally crowd-phobic so in my mind she couldn’t have chosen a better weekend. Although, lets be real, I’m pretty camp-phobic too so this kind of getaway is out of the ordinary for us me. But it was such a fun, relaxing change of pace… it reminded me that we don’t always have to hop on a plane when we feel the itch to go somewhere....

I start daydreaming about asparagus recipes as soon as I notice the first signs of spring. If I see daffodils shooting up in front of a neighbor’s house, I crave an asparagus frittata. If I glimpse green buds forming on a tree, I want a bowl of asparagus soup. And if the temperature rises above 60°F, I’m already at the grocery store getting the ingredients for pasta primavera. What can I say?...

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Let’s hear it for winter salad recipes! In a season that’s packed with cozy soups and comfort food, they’re a reminder that fresh, seasonal produce is still out there. Asparagus and sweet corn might be months away, but winter greens, root veggies, squash, and citrus are here in full force. A winter salad is the perfect way to show them off. Below, you’ll find 25 of my favorite winter salad recipes....

I’m popping in today to highlight some of my favorite plant-based recipes! If you saw my post over the weekend, you know that I get tons of questions about plant-based eating at this time of year. It makes sense – in the last few years, plant-based diets have gotten a lot of press. They’re said to be better for your health and better for the planet. What’s not to love?...

All our best appetizers, all in one place! If you’re hosting a party or looking for a dish to bring to one, I promise—these easy appetizer recipes will not disappoint. They range from indulgent dips to bite-sized finger foods, gorgeous snack boards, and baked treats. These appetizers are the nibbles and bites that I love to serve when I’m entertaining. They’re simple to make (and often make ahead) and easy to serve (bonus points if you don’t need utensils!...