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By popular request: Strawberry Rhubarb Bars! I did a poll on Instagram last week asking which strawberry rhubarb dessert I should make. If you were one of the many that voted for crumble bars – you win! Well, actually, I win too, because these strawberry rhubarb bars are super yummy. They’re nutty, oat-y, and crisp, with that irresistible sweet/tart strawberry rhubarb flavor. Of course, they’re a delicious dessert, but they’re also pretty healthy, so I wouldn’t blame you for eating one (or more) for breakfast either....

When I have pork chops in the house, you can pretty much bet that I’ll use this baked pork chop recipe to cook them. It’s easy, and the pork turns out so well. If you are looking for a stovetop recipe, see our juicy skillet pork chops. Key Ingredients Pork chops: When baking pork chops, the thicker, the better. Pork is easy to overcook, so choose pork chops at least 1 inch thick....

This pork chops recipe is, hands down, my favorite method for cooking pork chops (especially boneless pork chops). I highly recommend our spice rub and the easy pan sauce, but you can use your favorite spices instead. For the best results, I cook the pork chops in a skillet on the stovetop (hello, beautiful sear!). If you’d prefer to bake them, see one of our other pork chop recipes like these baked pork chops or our cheesy apple stuffed pork chops....

It’s peach season over here! (I know, it comes early here in Texas). But when it’s peach season I have just one objective: Eat as many peaches as possible until it’s not peach season anymore. On Saturday, I came home from the farmers market with these beautiful heirloom cherry tomatoes, sweet peaches, and my favorite nine grain (Easy Tiger) bread. I truly believe summer food should be simple, so I made this easy bruschetta for dinner along with a huge salad....

Everyone who tries these vegan chocolate chip cookies loves them. It’s not hard to see why. They’re lightly crisp on the outside, soft and chewy in the middle, and packed with gooey chocolate chips. I think they’re the best chocolate chip cookies I’ve tasted, vegan or otherwise! And these cookies aren’t just delicious—they’re also easy. You can whip them up with basic ingredients in less than 30 minutes (no chilling required!...

Shallow fry until golden brown on both sides. Serve hot with ketchup, curd rice or mashed up in a wrap or sandwich. Now we need a sticky coating that comes between the vegetable patties and the bread crumbs so that the bread crumbs will stick to the patties. The most common one is egg whites and that’s what my mom uses. I have made this recipe completely vegetarian so here’s what you can use instead of eggs whites in to coat the vegetable cutlets....

These stuffed peppers deserve a spot in your dinner rotation! They’re the perfect combination of comforting and fresh, filled with a delicious blend of rice and beans and topped with melty cheese. Yes, they’re vegetarian, but these stuffed peppers are so tasty that everyone—meat eaters included!—will love them. I’ve shared other stuffed peppers recipes on the blog before, but this one is hands down my favorite. Here’s why: Let’s cook!...

I’ve always loved capers, but lately, I’ve been cooking with them like crazy. It doesn’t seem to matter what I’m making – pasta, eggs, a salad, or toast. These little guys always seem like the perfect finishing touch. Salty, briny, vinegary, and pungent, capers give any dish a tangy burst of flavor. What are Capers? You might be wondering, “What are capers, anyway?” Well, these green, pea-sized balls are actually pickled flower buds!...

The best party food ideas are fun. Not too fussy, not too formal. Not bland or boring. They catch your eye and draw you in, making you think, “I want to try THAT!” And when you do try it, good party food doesn’t disappoint. Even if it’s a tiny, one-bite finger food, it packs a punch of flavor. You’ll find my best party food ideas in the post below. They include impressive platters, tasty finger foods, delicious dips, and more....

If you’re looking for corn recipes to make this summer, you’re in the right place! There are few, if any, foods I love more than fresh sweet corn, and as a result, I’ve developed tons of corn recipes over the years. I’ve rounded up my 25 best below. They range from simple preparations of corn on the cob to spicy dips, zesty salads, comforting soups, and more. No matter what kind of corn recipes you’re craving, I’m sure you’ll find something you love....

Two things I’m obsessed with: vegetables (no surprise there), and Instagram. I love posting images of pretty vegetables, but I also look to my feed for fresh, colorful veggie inspiration. Which is why I’m excited to participate this week in #urwhatupost – a fruit and vegetable takeover movement by Bolthouse Farms. They’ve created this cool website that shows how many people are tagging healthy vs. unhealthy foods in real time....

Do you ever have nights when you just don’t know what to make for dinner? When you run through a mental list of easy dinner ideas, but nothing sounds good? If you do, you’re in the right place. Below, you’ll find 60 healthy dinner recipes that are perfect for busy weeknights. Each one is quick and easy to make, but it still packs a punch of flavor. Think roasted veggie tacos with a creamy, zesty sauce....

We’re attracted to wine country — so much so that we live in wine country. We love how rows of vines pierce the landscapes, roll through valleys and over hills. I’ve never met a wine region I didn’t like, but let me tell you, British Columbia’s South Okanagan Wine Country is gorgeous. It’s drop dead beautiful. Be sure to check out our nifty Google map that shows you everywhere we went so you can visit yourself....

The good news is that these apple cinnamon rolls are really fail-proof. i ended up messing up the filling and it was way too watery and I just wrapped everything up into a gloopy muddle of rolls and they still emerged golden, fragrant, and fluffy from the oven. I love making bread rolls in a round pan because of the shape they bake up in but you can use a loaf tin, square pan, pretty much anything you want, just ensure it’s the right size to fit your rolls comfortably and allowing enough rising space before baking....

I love foods when they’re bright in flavor and in color. This recipe starts with a spiced wild rice pilaf and is mixed with fresh asparagus, broccolini and edamame, but feel free to use the vegetables you love most. I’ve been using black wild rice more and more lately (which is actually a grass and not a rice). It makes for a gorgeous presentation, and has the added benefit of being higher in protein than other rices....

Pin The paneer bread rolls in this site are possibly the most popular recipe I have posted. It’s ironic and funny, I had seen a recipe in a cook book and then made those bread rolls based on my memory. Those paneer bread rolls then went on to inspire so many food bloggers, online magazines, print magazines, and even newspapers. Although the pictures in that post are not really high quality or beautifully styled, they have been copied and used the most, with and without my permission....

Pin CARROT RICE RECIPE Serves 2 Heat oil and saute carrots and green chillies in turmeric till the carrots become limp (for lack of a better word) Now add the ginger garlic paste, curry masala and salt and fry for a minute or two. Mix in rice and leave on for another 2 minutes. Serve warm with raita, papad and pickles.See how simple it is? 🙂

Corn Malai Subzi / Corn Sandwich Filling Recipe Serves 2-4 Preparation time: 5 mins Cooking time: 15 mins Ingredients: 2 cups of corn kernels, canned or thawed if frozen 2 onions, chopped fine 4 cloves of garlic, minced 2-3 green chillies, chopped fine 1 tsp of cumin seeds / jeera 2 tbsp of cream cheese (or hung curd) 1/4 cup of red chilli sauce (check notes) 1 small bunch of coriander leaves / cilantro, chopped fine 1/2 to 1 cup of plain curd / yogurt, beaten 1 tbsp of oil How I Made It:...

Admittedly, for all the love I profess to waffles, I haven’t made them much at home except for those times I made Eggless Whole Wheat Waffles and my Easy Basic Waffles. The main reason is because we get them at breakfast in Google and they are crispy outside, soft inside, and delicious. Also, my waffle iron was often giving me trouble by burning the corners and undercooking the middle. Then I came across this amazing creation by Nordicware (I love that brand!...