Is there anything more comforting than a big old bowl of saucy noodles? I think not! And let me tell you, these teriyaki noodles are about as comforting as it gets. Another thing I love about all types of noodle dishes is the ease with which they come together. This dish is no exception! I created the recipe using the sauce from my teriyaki tofu recipe, paired it up with noodles and veggies, and worked in a few cooking shortcuts....

Slow cooker meals really do rule when it comes to cooking up an easy dinner. They’re not the quickest to get on the table, but they make up for that many many times over when it comes to how little effort actually goes into preparing them. With that in mind, I set out to create a super simple (but also super delish!) vegan curry recipe for the slow cooker. This one might look a bit familiar if you’re a fan of my easy mixed vegetable curry....

It’s picnic season, and everyone knows what that means! Dust off those picnic baskets and blankets and get ready to celebrate summer in style. Picnic season is a great time to stretch the culinary imagination. However, you needn’t worry if you’re low on fresh ideas. With our extensive list of recipes, perfect for every occasion, we provide creative kitchen formulas to stay up-to-date in the culinary world. Take our delicious rice, for instance – an ideal ingredient for preparing picnic plates, since cooking it is almost effortless....

Ingredients & Substitutions Here I explain the best ingredients for my garlic butter shrimp recipe, what each one does, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card. Shrimp – My cook times below assume you have large shrimp, which is typically labeled 31/40 at the store. You can make this recipe using other sizes, but the cook time will vary very slightly, just by a minute or two. Make sure your shrimp are raw, not pre-cooked; otherwise they’ll end up over-cooked....

For a long time, I thought smashed potatoes was just a quirky name people had for mashed potatoes. Because, you know, making mashed potatoes involves smashing potatoes. I’m pretty sure it was actually Janeane Garofalo who explained the difference to me on an episode of Conan O’Brien back in the early 2000’s. Did anyone else see that episode, or am I too old? Anyhow, seeing as how everyone seems to know what smashed potatoes are these days, I’m guessing Janeane set the world straight and you all grew up knowing what smashed potatoes are....

🍗 What Makes This Recipe So Good Greek chicken meatballs are delicious and packed full of flavor…literally! Tender ground chicken, crumbly Feta cheese, greek seasoning, minced onion and garlic are combined and packed together. Every bite is full of delicious Mediterranean flavors! They’re quick and easy to make! Once you’ve mixed and formed the meatballs, there’s only 4 minutes of cook time on the stovetop. As soon as they turn golden brown on both sides, they’re ready to be added into any dish!...

And they are simple to make, too! This healthy stuffed mushroom recipe with spinach is ready in 30 minutes, using just 6 ingredients you could easily have in your fridge and freezer right now. Unlike my larger keto mushroom recipe that’s made in larger portobello caps and intended for a meal, these spinach and feta stuffed mushrooms are better suited as a healthy appetizer (just like crab stuffed mushrooms). And they make the perfect starter for lamb chops in the oven....

You’ll want to save it for later, too. You can use these unique Christmas gifts all year round for birthday presents, anniversary gifts, and so much more! “Wow” Must-Have Kitchen Gift Ideas Want to really “wow” your recipient? These show-stopping holiday gift ideas will do it. They are absolute must-haves for any kitchen, and versatile for so many uses. It’s hard to go wrong with these! Stocking Stuffer Ideas If you need holiday gift ideas that make good stocking stuffers, try these....

What Is Teriyaki Sauce? Teriyaki sauce is a sweet, salty, and sticky condiment commonly used in Japanese cuisine. Teriyaki also describes a Japanese cooking technique in which meats get broiled, roasted, or grilled after marinating in this sauce. Teriyaki Sauce Ingredients & Substitutions Here I explain the best ingredients for this easy teriyaki sauce recipe, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card....

Carrots are one of my favorite root vegetables to roast. Prep for this roasted carrots recipe looks a lot like air fryer carrots or roasted carrots and parsnips, and brings out natural caramelization in the veggies. If you love easy, hearty sides, this is the next one to try! Ingredients & Substitutions Here I explain the best ingredients for oven roasted carrots, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options....

🍫 What Makes This Recipe So Good Need something festive and sweet for your end-of-the-year office party, potluck, or holiday dinner? This incredible hot cocoa dip is guaranteed to be a hit! There’s no cooking or baking required, either, so it may just be the easiest dish you make this season. I’m not sure what I love most about this dessert dip. It’s velvety smooth but also light and fluffy, thanks to the incomparable blend of marshmallow creme, heavy cream, and Cool Whip....

Ingredients & Substitutions Here I explain the best ingredients for my crab dip recipe, what each one does, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card. How To Make Crab Dip I have step-by-step photos here to help you visualize the recipe. For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card. Backfin crab meat, which is a combination of small pieces of lump crab meat and flakes of white body meat, is a cheaper alternative that is okay to use, but the texture of the dip won’t be as good as using only lump crab....

One Last Note As I mentioned earlier, this was my own personal journey with depression, and it may not be the right fit for you. I really encourage you to talk to your doctor if you are struggling and see if they think any of these methods could help you.There is absolutely no shame in dealing with mental health issues, and there is no shame in asking for help. I hope that this list has given you some ideas and to also know that, no matter how you feel right now, there are definitely better days ahead....

Need a second go at your 2019 New Year’s Resolution? Don’t we all, one way or the other? Anyway, halfway through the year is a great time to take a moment to reassess the trajectory of your diet and lifestyle! So, you’ve decided you’d like to become vegan? If you haven’t been living under a rock for the last years, you’ll have noticed that veg culture is becoming more and more mainstream....

What Makes This Recipe So Good With O being half-Pakistani, we eat a lot of Indian food, both at home and in restaurants. Butter chicken is always a fave – I even made it the first time I cooked for my father-in-law. He loved it, and not in a “I’m just humoring this crazy woman my son loves” kind of way, so you know it’s good.After making this dish on the stove for years, I knew I just HAD to adapt it for the Instant Pot....

What Makes This Recipe So Good Cooking frozen chicken thighs in the Instant Pot with just a couple ingredients makes dinner so incredibly easy, yet still SO tasty. This recipe is also perfect for meal prep or cooking your chicken to use in another recipe. I literally gasped when I tried these chicken thighs for the first time and said out loud (TO MYSELF!), “Oh, mama!” You know it’s good when you can’t stop yourself from shouting for joy!...

What Makes This Recipe So Good There’s absolutely NO soaking required! Perfect if you’re running short on time or have a tendency to forget to start on your beans 10-12 hours ahead of time. You also won’t need to cook these beans twice to get that creamy refried bean consistency.Refried beans from scratch are infinitely better than any canned, store-bought refried beans. They’re beautifully seasoned with cumin and oregano, though you can add more or less if you want, and you can blend them as much or as little as you like to get your perfect consistency....

Need more keto food guidance? Get it at a glance with this keto food list. For answers to all your keto questions in minutes, try these cheat sheets. Is Eggplant Keto Friendly? Can you have eggplant on keto? Yes! And, is eggplant low carb? Also yes! Even though it is a keto friendly fruit like tomatoes, eggplant naturally contains very few carbs per serving. And although they are in the nightshade family like potatoes, they are much easier to incorporate in a keto diet....

If you’re anything like me, then you’re a sucker for anything jalapeño popper. And if you’re also like me, you’ll know that anything can be improved by whacking it in a tortilla wrap. You see where I’m going with this 😂 Follow me… Chicken Jalapeño Popper Taco Filling The filling is ridiculously easy. It’s also devilishly delicious. Here’s what you’ll need: Chicken – cooked/rotisserie chicken diced into small cubes. Bacon – cooked using your preferred method to your desired texture then diced....

This keto friendly salad dressing is sweet, it’s tangy, it’s fast, and it goes with almost all low carb salad recipes. Store-bought dressings just can’t compare! Ingredients & Substitutions Here I explain the best ingredients for sugar free dressing, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card. How To Make Keto Salad Dressing This section shows how to make keto friendly salad dressing, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it....