This masala curry mac and cheese takes the best of Indian and Western cuisines and combines them in one epic dish! We start with a typical creamy curry base, add some vegan cheddar cheese and pasta and BAM! You’ve got yourself the most mouth watering masala mac there is. There are a lot of ways you could go about making curry mac and cheese. It could be a cheesy affair with some added curry spices....
Welcome to YTF Community, a place to safely share in the challenges and joys of feeding our families. If you haven’t already, sign up as a paid subscriber and have access to exclusive content and weekly meal plans. The other night I was gearing up to tackle the evening sprint of getting the kids a quick dinner (Pizza Pockets warmed from the freezer!) and then shuttling between karate and t-ball (the cuteness of preschoolers playing baseball makes me cry almost every time!...
Beans and legumes are such an easy way to serve up affordable plant-based protein. And they are ingredients we can keep in the pantry and quickly turn into yummy kid-friendly meals. These easy and healthy bean recipes rely on canned beans, dried beans, and legumes and are both nutritious and yummy. I love using beans and legumes as affordable meat alternatives to ensure that we’re all meeting our protein needs, feeling satisfied at meals (fiber helps with that!...
Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies I’ve been trying to stock the fridge and freezer with make-ahead breakfasts to make it easier for us to eat well on busy mornings, and these breakfast cookies are a forever favorite in our house. They have a very soft texture, which makes them easy for even younger toddlers who are still learning to manage more complex textures to handle, and a naturally sweet flavor from the ripe bananas....
When my middle kiddo was one, she struggled with bread—which means she had a hard time chewing sliced bread as well as muffins and pancakes. I worked hard to make her nutritious, moist options to help her practice and these toddler muffins were one of our favorites. They are super moist and our whole family loves them all these years later. These muffins have a base of whole wheat flour and get their moisture and flavor from three types of produce....
This Birria de Res, aka Beef Birria, is so rich and flavorful, all thanks to your patience, as you cook it for hours in a broth of famous Mexican chili peppers, tomatoes, onion, garlic and a few seasonings… Then, all you are doing is ladling this stew or consommé into a big serving bowl loaded with classic Mexican toppings like cilantro, onions, radishes, creamy avocado, and a good spritz of lime....
Smash Cake Recipe When my kids were turning 1, I always wanted a cake that was filled with natural sweetness from fruits (or veggies), and that would work as a Smash Cake—or a cake we could slice and share. This blueberry cake, which is just perfect for a first birthday, has so much flavor from bananas and berries that you don’t need any other sweetener. And the frosting is such a fun bright blue color from freeze-dried berries....
This Korean dish brings some serious heat and incredibly flavorful. I love how the fiery marinade, with gochujang and gochugaru, turns simple chicken into something fiery delicious for someone always seeking hot and spicy. And let’s not forget the best part: a mountain of melted mozzarella cheese on top. Whenever I make Buldak, it’s a guaranteed hit and always leaves everyone reaching for a glass of water. It’s spicy, savory, cheesy, and a whole lot of fun to eat!...
Best thing about this Blossom is it’s Quick, Pretty and Delicious!! Don’t you think that every Thanksgiving you should make at least one dish that you haven’t tried before? How about this gorgeous looking Butternut Squash Blossom! I found this beauty in an old Southern Living magazine. It looks so fresh and different compared to the creamy cheesy squash casseroles that you are so used to seeing… Check out our collection of favorite Butternut Squash Recipes!...
Considered by many locals to be one of the pinnacles of Portuguese cuisine, this is just the kind of dish GypsyPlate was created to bring you. I’ve had Caldo Verde on my radar for some time now. I knew it was hugely popular in its home country, but there are just so many things to cook and so little time! Finally I got around to making it for the first time a couple of months ago, and let me tell you, the Portuguese love it for good reason....
It starts with chicken marinated in spices and yogurt, making it tender and tasty. Then, the chicken cooks in a sauce made with onions, tomatoes, and more spices, giving it a rich and comforting taste. Serve this delicious chicken curry with rice or bread, and you’ve got a hearty meal. It’s easy, straightforward, and sure to impress anyone looking for a taste of Indian cuisine. We have a lot of curries, I mean a lot!...
Whenever our garden explodes with zucchini, I see some at the grocery store or farmers market, or we’re just in the mood, we make these Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins. This is such a perfect recipe to add a veggie to a toddler breakfast or kids snack and is one of our very favorite zucchini recipes. These muffins for kids are super moist, super fluffy, and a great mix of nutrients and flavors....
You’ll love this Texas Sheet Cake Recipe If you have a sweet tooth and you’re looking to feed dessert to a crowd at family gatherings or potlucks, look no further than this Texas sheet cake recipe! My grandma used to make this classic recipe every summer to take to our annual family reunion and it’s been a favorite all my life. The warm, pourable chocolate frosting really sets Texas sheet cake apart from other chocolate cakes and creates a thin, almost fudgy layer on top of the cake beneath, especially after it sets all the way....
Shrimp is such a quick and easy protein to cook, and it’s healthy as well! We love to make our Crispy Coconut Shrimp which can be either baked or fried and served as an appetizer, Bang Bang Shrimp with their irresistible sauce, or for dinner these healthy Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas are absolutely packed with flavor and take just 30 minutes to prepare! A few years ago at Christmas or New Years (I can’t remember which!...
Any ground meat on hand (I used chicken today) and voila one delicious meal ready in no time. Plus it has all the goodness of spinach and cherry tomatoes to add in more flavors. Read on and get ready for a meal that everyone in your family is always going to ask for… I love one pot meals… especially when they involve pasta. It’s such a chore to boil the pasta separately and then add it to your skillet for some pasta dish....
For some more sweet breakfast ideas, be sure to try our Sour Cream Coffee Cake, German Pancakes, Best French Toast, or Big, Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes recipes! The BEST Crepes Recipe (How to Make Crepes and Crepe Filling Ideas) Our family has a serious obsession with homemade crepes, which you probably already know if you’ve seen these chocolate crepes or the adorable Christmas tree crepes that I make during the holiday season....
Look, I’m going to be honest with you here. I’ve never had a poke bowl. Not a traditional Hawaiian one nor the Americanized ones. I haven’t been to one of those fast casual restaurants that are so popular these days, only living vicariously through my husband Omar who’s opinion of them is often “eh ??♂️.” What I really wanted was some crispy, toasted coconutty, tofu nuggets. But then I needed something to serve them with and that bag of sushi rice was jumping out of the cupboard at me....
Christmas is one of the best holidays for the people in your life like friends, neighbors, or coworkers with homemade goods! Give my Homemade Vanilla Extract to all of your baker friends, or add some Old Fashioned Peanut Brittle to a gift hamper of other delicious treats! The holidays are always full of warmth and spice when it comes to foods and aromas. Recipes are loaded with ginger, cranberries, orange, cinnamon, and rosemary, making everything taste like Christmas!...
Egg Cups This simple recipe is one I turn to when I want a protein-packed meal component for both the kids and myself. They work really well with zucchini, but you can change up the veggie according to what you have on hand. But the thing I love best? That I can add veggies AND stash them into the fridge to reheat for easy meals on future days. These savory muffins are a balanced mix of veggies, protein, and complex carbs, so they are a good way to start the day....
If you love Greek food, some of our other popular Greek-inspired recipes are Baked Greek Feta Meatballs, Greek Marinade, Greek Baklava, and Greek Feta Fries. One of my favorite things about traveling is the food. You can get Greek food – even really good Greek food – at Greek restaurants here in the States, but there is something about eating a gyro in Santorini that makes it take root in your soul....
