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Using avocado for healthy desserts and baked goods has been a favorite trick of mine ever since making Avocado Chocolate Mousse, avocado Chocolate Zucchini Muffins, and more recently, this Avocado Ice Cream. Avocado is high in (good) fat and has a creamy, velvety texture. In baking, avocado can replace butter, shortening, and sometimes even eggs. It makes desserts incredibly moist and rich while contributing to their overall health benefits. In the taste department, avocado is mild, meaning that by the time you’ve loaded up these fudgy Avocado Brownies with cocoa and chocolate chips, you’ll hardly detect it....

Avocado egg salad is one of the oldest, dearest dishes in my journey towards learning to cook wholesome food for myself. These glorious green sammies were one of the earliest meals I cooked for Ben after we were married (as was this Whole30 Chicken Salad), back when my blog was still a casual hobby. Ben is sometimes skeptical of weird modern twists (see this Avocado Grilled Cheese), and he definitely questioned me when I first made these sandwiches....

About Baingan Bharta Baingan bharta is an Indian vegetarian side dish consisting of a spicy grilled eggplant mash that is sautéed with onions, tomatoes and spices. ‘Baingan’ is a Hindi word for ‘Eggplants or Brinjal’ and bharta is a word meaning ‘mashed’ So Baingan bharta typically translates to eggplant mash. This is not any ordinary mash but has a burst of flavors that comes from fire roasting the eggplants. Though it is said that baingan ka bharta originated in Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent, it is also made across India with lots of variations....

Much like chicken drumsticks and chicken thighs, these easy baked chicken leg quarters in the oven make for a simple and versatile dinner. Seasoned with basics from your pantry, they have a delicious golden and crispy skin — you’re going to love them! Serve the roasted chicken leg quarters with a healthy side dish and your healthy meal is ready to go. What Are Chicken Leg Quarters? Chicken leg quarters are whole chicken legs (thighs and drumsticks) that also have a piece of the back attached to them....

Banana milk coffee is a new culinary concoction that every coffee junkie should try at least once in their life. Brewed coffee at the bottom, dreamy banana foam on top: this caffeinated drink has just the right balance of flavors. It’s not as acidic as plain brewed coffee can be. But then, it’s not cloyingly sweet, heavy, or rich either. I bet Starbucks is pissed they didn’t come up with the idea first!...

There’s something special about a warm bowl of banana porridge on a cold winter morning. These creamy oats make a wonderfully healthy breakfast that tastes sinfully delicious. I’ve always loved the combination of banana and oats but I find my Banana Steel-Cut Oats are more suited for quiet weekend mornings when you can afford to spend longer in the kitchen. I wanted something that could be whipped up in under 10 minutes before work and that’s where this recipe comes in....

This post is sponsored by Nuts.com but my rate will be donated to a local food pantry. Merry Christmas! (Or Happy Holidays if you don’t celebrate Christmas.) I hope y’all are having a wonderful time among loved ones. We had family and friends over for Christmas Eve yesterday – following Brazilian traditions – and it was beyond special. Great food and even better company! Today we are having a quiet day at home, opening gifts from Santa and just enjoying our little girl’s first Christmas....

About Bread Pakora Bread Pakora are simply bread slices dipped in spiced gram flour batter & fried. These are popular as a North Indian street food and also eaten for breakfast. Bread pakora are made in 2 ways. The most popular version has a spiced potato stuffing in between 2 slices of bread, make similar to a sandwich. It is later dipped in a gram flour batter and deep fried until crisp....

You can always find a butternut squash hanging out in my pantry. Many a fall weeknight, I default to my simple (though certainly not ho-hum), cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash. It’s a good last-minute option for a holiday gathering as well. When it’s time to prepare something Extra Super Special, however, this healthy butternut squash casserole will be a star. It’s easy to prep in advance, making it a busy cook’s BFF....

Crisp around the edges, soft and chewy in the middle, and sweet and salty in every bite – they’re a “batch” made in heaven. If you’re looking to amp up your cookie gaming, this recipe is a must-try. You guys, these cookies are so soft and chewy, it’s ridiculous! If you love the sweet and salty flavor profile, you’ll surely enjoy these delights. Add more excitement to your usual cookies – butterscotch is all you need....

Made without the use of any sauces, this would really surprise anyone with its unique flavor and taste that comes from the crisp fried cabbage. Vinegar adds a slight tart flavour. You can use any sauces you prefer like soya sauce, sri racha or schezwan sauce. I have made a vegetarian version here but if you eat eggs, you may use them as well. I have included the instructions for the same in the pro tips section below....

But no regrets! First of all, I never run out of uses for them – from smoothies and shakes to cakes and pies and even ice cream and jam! Second, I love how its irresistible aroma fills up my home. Third, and most importantly, it all tastes so yummy! The only thing that used to worry me was time. And that’s why I looked for ways to preserve my strawberries, aside from turning them into jam....

These cauliflower breadsticks have all the bread-like texture of cauliflower tortillas, in a cheesy and dunkable package! Best of all, they’re packed with nutritious ingredients like cauliflower and hemp seeds. I love to serve this cauliflower recipe with marinara sauce, but they are also fantastic with my 5-ingredient roasted tomato soup. Ingredients & Substitutions This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for this cheesy cauliflower breadsticks recipe, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options....

It is also available in other parts of the world: in Bangladesh it is called Borhani, in Nepal it is mattha or mohi, in the Middle East it is Ayran. Like in India, each region has its own flavors. In North India, buttermilk may be flavored with cumin or mint. Down in South India, it is more likely to be flavored using curry leaves and perhaps mustard seeds that are fried in oil or ghee....

This easy, cheesy baked zucchini casserole recipe is perfect for using extra summer produce! Also called zucchini gratin, this dish uses simple ingredients and only takes 10 minutes of hands-on effort. And just like yellow squash casserole, it creates tender slices in a rich, creamy sauce. As we head into August, I know I’m not the only one with more zucchini than I know what to do with. Even though I don’t have a garden, I still have a zucchini problem: I just couldn’t resist buying way too much at the farmers’ market....

Sit down to eat this healthy meal at the table, or enjoy it in true takeaway style—in front of a rom-com. No matter the setting, this easy chicken chow mein fits right in. We eat stir fry almost weekly here, for good reason: Stir fries can serve as a complete meal with servings of veggies, protein, and whole grains. One and done.You can throw just about anything you have in the refrigerator at them....

Made with butter, lemon juice, white wine, and capers, the flavor is just to die for! You’ll never go wrong with classic chicken dishes. Loved by kids and adults alike, this Italian-inspired recipe is just perfect. It’s one of my go-to recipes on a busy weeknight. Even if I have a billion other things to do, I make time for this! Done in as little as 20 minutes, this recipe is such a breeze, I can easily squeeze it into my hectic schedule....

This post is sponsored by The Spice Hunter® and includes tracking links. For more information about tracking links and how to opt out, please visit All About Do Not Track prior to clicking any links found in this post. I have a soft spot in my heart for Moroccan cuisine, with its vibrant colors and flavors! I am not a connoisseur by any means, and I still have a lot to try and learn....

Although I grew up watching Martha Stewart religiously with my Grammy, I’ve never internalized Martha’s passion for time-consuming flourishes. It’s admirable that Martha hand makes intricate origami valentine cards and festoons her four-layer Triple Chocolate Easter Cake with delicately spun sugar, but I’m more of a smear-the-icing-on-the-cake-and-hide-the-ugliest-part-in-the-back kind of gal. I’m not proud; I’m not ashamed. It’s just me. Thus, when I spotted a recipe for homemade heart-shaped Crunch bars in Martha Stewart Living, I surprised myself the most when I immediately stuck the page under Ben’s nose with an emphatic, “I have to make these....

I spoil the surprises every time. It doesn’t matter what the occasion is. I just become so darn excited, the surprise bursts out before I can stop it. For example, today’s homemade bread recipe. On the outside, it looks like your standard loaf: attractive, lightly golden (like this English Muffin Bread), but on the inside, it has a secret surprise. I’m not going to tell you what it is either…IT’S A SECRETLY CINNAMON SWIRL BREAD ON THE INSIDE!...