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A forever fan of all-in-one meals—meaning single recipes that provide servings of lean protein, whole grains, AND vegetables alike, so you don’t have to fuss with a side if you aren’t in the mood—my love of stuffed vegetable recipes is well-documented here. Let’s take stuffed peppers. I have a version for every mood! Stuffed Peppers For When You’re Feeling Polished: Mexican Stuffed Peppers; Italian Stuffed Peppers; Quinoa Stuffed Peppers. These recipes are easy, healthy, and tie the total dinner package with a tidy, knife-and-fork, bell pepper bow....

This sugar-free keto ham is perfect for a holiday meal! Many keto ham recipes skip the glaze, but I’ve found a way to make a glaze without the sugar. Keep reading as I’ll be answering the is ham keto? question, sharing plenty of side dish suggestions, and even ways to use leftovers. It’s sure to be a hit on your Thanksgiving, Easter, or Christmas tables. If you find yourself with some leftover ham, try my keto deviled ham salad, chef salad, or chicken cordon bleu casserole....

One thing you should know about me is that I LOVE Lebanese food. I’m going to tell you something and get this out of the way: Lebanese food comes before Italian food in my list of preferences. There, I said it! Now we can continue to be friends without this major secret hanging above us. LOL! Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely adore Italian food, but there’s something comforting and at the same time exotic about the Lebanese cuisine that made me fall completely in love with it....

While this soup can’t be called Mexican, it is definitely inspired by Mexican flavors that we all love and crave. If you are looking for more Mexican and Tex-Mex inspired meals, make sure to also get my recipes for Mexican Beef and Rice Casserole, Ground Beef Burritos and Chicken Taquitos. The grocery stores near me have been looking a little bare recently. This past week was even worse, because we got hit with a snow storm, so people panicked and bought pretty much all the food available!...

This is my go-to healthy and easy salmon marinade recipe, and once you try it, I bet it will be yours, too. It’s my best salmon marinade for grilled salmon, but I also love it for baked or seared salmon as well. It’s slightly sweet, slightly savory, majorly flavorful, and super simple. Oh, and this marinade can go beyond salmon, too. It pairs well with almost all kinds of flaky fish, or you can even use it for baked pork chops instead of the pork chop marinade I usually use....

Are you a chili lover? Make sure to also check out my Double Chocolate Chili, my Pumpkin Chili and my Sweet Potato Chili. Healthy chili recipe Truth be told, this turkey chili was not purposely designed to be healthy. I tend to prefer my food indulgent and to associate healthy food with boring food. You can definitely notice my preferences by looking at my hips! Oops. I was just making my favorite chili when I realized it was pretty light and low fat....

Fajitas are a staple in my home. How can they not be? They’re tasty, nutritious, and so much fun to eat. While I do love the fajitas from my favorite restaurant, nothing beats homemade. They’re easier on the wallet, and you can go crazy with the toppings. It’s a win-win! Let’s be honest, with fajitas, the fixings mean everything. Toppings make the meal! If you’re wondering what toppings will take your fajitas from dull to delightful, you’ve come to the right place....

Don’t you just love waking up to the smell of blueberry pancakes? One whiff of these sweet and buttery flapjacks, and you’ll already know it’s gonna be a good day. Slather them with some butter and drizzle with maple syrup, and oh boy! If these don’t blow you away, I don’t know what will. The best part? These pancakes are incredibly easy to make. Just a bunch of basic pantry ingredients and a griddle, and you’re all set....

Also referred to as “yellow rice” or “golden rice,” turmeric rice gets its signature hue from a spice called turmeric. Turmeric tastes warm, earthy, and aromatic.It’s often found in curries or used to dye foods naturally. The way that Homemade Fried Rice ups the ante of stir fry recipes and Lemon Rice adds flair to Mediterranean meals, turmeric rice is an accessible way to turn your Indian-inspired recipes into a restaurant-quality experience (along with this easy Homemade Naan)....

Have you been searching for a keto birthday cake recipe that doesn’t sacrifice flavor and texture for the sake of being healthy? This keto vanilla cake is exactly what you’ve been looking for! This sugar free birthday cake has three layers of low carb cake with cream cheese frosting and while it looks impressive on a cake platter, it’s surprisingly easy and can be made in one bowl. Keto Vanilla Cake Ingredients This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for low carb birthday cake, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options....

One moment, I was standing innocently at my counter, a near-full dish of pie in front of me. The next, I was staring at an almost empty pie dish wondering who had snuck into the kitchen behind me and eaten two-thirds of the pie while I wasn’t looking. I do a 360 and… Nope. Empty kitchen. That was just me. Eating the entire pie. Oops. Fortunately, if ever there were a chocolate pie appropriate for polishing off solo, this vegan pie recipe (or perhaps this Vegan Pumpkin Pie) is the one to choose!...

I won’t deny that I can be a little complicated. I eat my fries with mustard, never ketchup, I like my wine dry but not too dry, and my coffee order? It’s more adjectives than nouns. Basically, eating out with me is kind of a nightmare, with one very important exception: chocolate. When it comes to dessert, where I will always, without fail gravitate towards chocolate like this no-bake vegan chocolate tart (or Vegan Chocolate Pie) every time that is…unless I’m craving Vegan Pumpkin Pie....

This okra poriyal goes well with plain rice along with South Indian sambar or rasam. It can also be served with curd rice or lemon rice as well. You can also pack this in the lunch box along with any variety rice like ghee rice, lemon rice and jeera rice. I make this recipe usually without coconut, however adding a bit of dried coconut adds flavor. You can make this with or without coconut....

They’re readily available, and some are ideal for vegan baking, too. How many times have you been in the middle of a recipe only to realize you’re out of or don’t have enough milk? I know it’s happened to me once or twice (or a hundred times!). Luckily, there are plenty of options, and I bet you have one or two in the pantry already. So if you’re lactose intolerant, vegan, or just forgot to hit the grocery store on your way home, check out these easy milk substitutes for baking....

Chick-fil-A is at the top of plenty of people’s “favorite restaurants” lists, but sometimes, you just want to enjoy delicious food without waiting in that long drive-thru line. Now, with these copycat recipes, you can! Whether you head to Chick-fil-A for the nuggets, chicken sandwiches, or coleslaw, this list has you covered. Because Chick-fil-A has so many great menu items, it was a little hard for me to narrow my list down to just 10, so I went with the all-time most popular options....

People in Hawaii also enjoy a wide variety of plantain-based desserts and dishes. If you live in most of the continental U.S., however, you may never have tried them. If you have tried plantains, chances are, you don’t eat them all that regularly and may not know that many ways to prepare them. Luckily for you, there are plenty of fantastic plantain desserts out there, and you can easily find the recipes online....

But worry no more! Here are 10 different ways to keep your apples from browning with simple kitchen items. If you’ve tried packing apples for your kids’ lunch, you probably know what it’s like to cut them up in the cutest shapes possible, only to see them brown right in front of your eyes. Or, maybe you’ve arranged apple slices in a beautiful fruit platter or salad, only to witness them start to brown even before your guests could take a bite of your delicious masterpiece....

Did you know you can BAKE in the air fryer? Some of my favorite recipes include this classic cheesecake and my favorite chocolate bundt cake. But one of my favorite things to bake in the air fryer is cookies. Tips for Making Cookies in the Air Fryer A few tips for baking cookies in the air fryer. Air Fryer Cookies are some of my favorite things to make! Now that you know my favorite tips for making cookies, check out this list of 12 days of Air Fryer Christmas Cookies....

This post is sponsored by Atkins. All opinions are my own and I only share products I personally love. Thanks for supporting the brands that make this site possible! If you’re just starting (or re-starting) a low carb lifestyle, it can be tricky to understand the different ways to do it. If you’re looking for more flexibility with your keto way of eating, you’re in luck — these Atkins recipes help you feel satisfied without feeling deprived....

Pita bread is one of the most popular and well-known Greek bread choices, but it’s by no means the only delicious option they have. If you’re a fan of bread mixed with other ingredients, these Greek breads are an excellent option, as most of them are made with tomatoes, cheese, olives, and other tasty additions. There aren’t a ton of sweet bread options on this list, but if you’re looking for something savory and scrumptious, I have you covered....