When it comes to Indian food, Biryani is in a class of it’s own. A spicy curry marinated filling, saffron kissed rice, fried potatoes, toasted nuts, and fragrant herbs come together in layers to make something so special it’s been named the food of the gods. With this recipe I’m bringing you a version from my own heritage, Sindhi vegetable biryani. I will admit right here that biryani is not the simplest recipe....

Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos This slow cooker recipe for kids is easy to put together and it’s packed with nutrition from all of the vegetables in the sauce. But, since I know many kids don’t like chunks of veggies, the sauce is blended into the most flavorful base for shredded chicken. This way, you get all the flavor and nutrients in an easy family dinner recipe, with hopefully a little less fuss....

I recently had a reader write and ask for some small batch baking recipes. And since we are a family of four, I will frequently scale down recipes when I’m baking so we don’t have as many cookies lying around leftover waiting to derail us from healthy eating goals. I also send a lot of treats into the office with my husband. But until now I haven’t shared those versions on here....

Tender chicken thighs are oven braised with chorizo sausage, tomatoes, peppers, olives, chick peas, and plenty of flavor enhancers. This is one restaurant quality recipe that definitely deserves a spot in your rotation! You just can’t beat chicken that has been braised to tender perfection. Chicken Cacciatore, Chicken Provençal, Smothered Chicken… the list goes on and on. This Spanish chicken recipe is one of our new favorites, a total flavor bomb....

I love this time of the year because the warm weather, summer school schedules, and longer days means that we eat outside—and with friends—much more often. And since the last thing I want to do on those beautiful, sunny days is to stay inside cooking for hours, these Strawberry Oatmeal Bars are an easy treat to make ahead. I’ve made them to share as a dessert for kids and we sometimes have them as a toddler snack or toddler breakfast....

Whether its salads, wraps or lightened-up sandwiches, there are plenty of delicious and healthy options out there for fast food lovers looking to improve their diets. Cook your way through all of these healthy fast food recipes, and enjoy your takeout favorites without any guilt! Healthy Fast Food: 1. Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl We know you love your Chipotle, so we’ve got you this incredibly delicious Chicken Burrito Bowl to try at home, and satisfy all your Chipotle cravings....

The process involves gradually adding hot broth to the rice while stirring continuously, which allows the rice to release its starch and create the dish’s signature creaminess. Risotto can be flavored in many ways, with common additions including Parmesan cheese, vegetables (like mushrooms or asparagus), seafood, or meat. The key to a good risotto is its al dente texture and creamy, yet not too runny, consistency. Risotto Recipes: 1. Creamy Mushroom Risotto This list simply wouldn’t be complete without a mushroom risotto!...

Plus, it’s a one-pot meal, the long-simmering time in the oven makes the tender lamb morsels and veggies just melt in your mouth. So good! It’s actually a total winner, for your special occasions like Easter, Thanksgiving, or Christmas! Get the Recipe @ natashaskitchen 2. Lamb Tagine Hands down one of the best Lamb Tagine you will ever taste! This recipe has an awesome ras el hanout spice mix that pairs perfectly with lamb, and the slow cooking works like magic to bring out those rich flavors in the sauce....

From their famous soups, salads and breadsticks, to the best of their amazing entrées and pastas, you’ll find an amazing variety of dishes here. Cook your way through all of these great Olive Garden recipes. You’re family will be so impressed, they won’t even ask to go out to dinner! Copycat Olive Garden Recipes: 1. Zuppa Toscana We’re starting our list of Olive Garden recipes with their most popular soup… Zuppa Toscana!...

Imagine cool, refreshing grated cucumbers, mixed with thick and creamy yogurt, with a hint of zingy garlic and fresh lemon, topped with fresh green herbs. And guess what? It only takes 15 minutes to make! And, yes!! This is the perfect dip for all those fresh or roasted veggies, along with your favorite pitas and crackers. Enjoy! Get the Recipe: Tzatziki 2. Shish Tawook We’ve got a super flavorful NEW chicken skewer recipe for the summertime!...

We’ve compiled this list of Healthy Dinner Ideas for you, so you can still eat tasty. You’ll find a wide assortment of healthy flavors and plenty of healthy foods like salmon, olive oil, and tons of veggies! Cook your way through all these Healthy Dinner Recipes. There are so many delicious healthy meals to choose from. You’re sure to find some new favorites the whole family will love. Have fun…...

Succulent shrimp laced in a chili paste enhanced sauce with just a drizzle of this and a splash of that of some Asian staples. Add in whatever veggies you can think of, stir and fry for a few minutes and it’s ready to go over a bowlful of white rice. There you go. The quick and easy way to cook those shrimps, my stir-fry lovers! We are super excited to introduce this Hunan style shrimp....

When a Toddler Won’t Eat Meat This is a common question that I hear regularly from parents trying to broaden their toddler’s eating habits, so I thought that I’d take the question to one of my favorite food experts. Maryann Jacobsen, MS, RD, is behind Raise Healthy Eaters and is the co-author of Fearless Feeding, which ranks up there as one of my favorite feeding books. I asked Maryann for her thoughts on why and what you can do when a toddler won’t eat meat....

How to Make Tropical Homemade Gummies The thing I love about this homemade toddler snack is that it’s fun to eat, but it’s a bit more balanced than traditional fruit snacks. The fat from the coconut milk pairs with the natural sugars in the fruit to provide longer lasting energy—which can help prevent a sugar crash. (It’s always good to avoid a toddler meltdown when we can, right?!) These homemade gummies feature a nice serving of whole fruit, they are a super easy recipe to stir together, and they hold up for about a week in the fridge—so you can pack them in lunches or serve as snacks all week long....

Toddler Food Allergies Food allergies have been on the rise, and they often catch parents off guard—what can my child eat? Can we ever eat out again? How do I cook for my family now? The only good news in the face of a food allergy diagnosis is that it’s easier than ever to deal with food allergies in kids now because there is much more awareness and allergy-friendly foods on the market....

We usually have Yogurt Pancakes or waffles on the weekend, and I love having this straightforward recipe in rotation. It boasts more nutrition than many other basic waffle recipes—which is great since they help keep us full a little longer—because the recipe has cottage cheese and whole grain flour in the batter. The cottage cheese is an unexpected ingredient, but one that adds moisture and tenderness. I love making some of these mini and some full size so they’re just the right size for all of the members of my family....

But I guess I’m a bit fancy, because I like my vegan meatball subs cheesy, pesto stuffed, and topped with caramelized onions. I mean, you want that too now, right?? This sub is what vegan comfort food dreams are made of. It’s warm and toasty, gooey and crisp, and all levels of savory with just a hint of caramelized onion sweet. This sandwich revisits one of my all time favorite recipes–chickpea meatballs....

When it comes to the perfect cookie, it (1) should be chewy in the center, (2) have slightly crisp edges, and (3) be full of flavor (i.e. ideally contain chocolate). These vegan peanut butter oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are all that! Plus in a nice large size for your eating pleasure. Peanut buttery with hints of caramel, puddles of chocolate, and chewy rolled oats, these cookies are ultra dreamy! And nice and easy to make, meaning cookies in your belly with (almost) no effort and (almost) no time!...

I love how versatile these vegan steaks are. I sauté them to throw into pasta dishes, use them in stir fries, season them to be fantastic taco ‘meat,’ and use them finely diced in tofu scrambles. They’re really high in protein and quite easy and cheap to make. One recipe makes 2 pounds of seitan. That can be used to make many meals! And any extra seitan freezes beautifully for future meals....

Veggie Grilled Cheese Sandwich I am not going to tell you that you need to add or sneak in veggies to every single thing that you make for your kids, but I do like to offer ideas on how to incorporate them in yummy ways that the kids might like. Because the more we offer veggies that taste good, the more likelihood there is that the kids will learn to like them....