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A well-done lamb chop stands on its own. When you take your first bite of these pan-seared lamb chops marinated in the Mediterranean marinade, it will be worth all the little effort (really, it is easy to make) in the kitchen. The pan-searing imparts a wonderful roasted crust on the chops. The chops are also perfectly cooked (look at the pink insides. Yum and Inviting!!) These lamb chops’ deliciousness comes from how well they are cooked and their Mediterranean-inspired marinade....

A tasty dish doesn’t need to have an elaborate and complicated recipe. This delicious pasta napolitana recipe from Italy is a proof of that. It’s made with some very basic ingredients which are easily available almost everywhere in the world. But, the final dish that gets created with those ingredients is delicious. If you are looking for a simple and easy meat-free dinner recipe that can be enjoyed with the whole family, spaghetti napolitana is a good option....

🥬 What Makes This Recipe So Good This pickled red cabbage is super quick and easy to make. There’s barely any cooking involved, just bringing some liquid to boil then pouring it over the cabbage! Red cabbage is a great source of fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, and a host of antioxidants. Even the pigments that give it its signature color can be good for you by reducing inflammation and supporting heart health....

If you spend a lot of time on this site you probably know that I LOVE bread. I always have a loaf of good bread around, which means I’ve usually got some stale bread around. So I look for creative ways to use leftover bread, like French toast. Ribollita is my latest solution! Ribollita is a Tuscan white bean soup that actually has bread in it. It’s sometimes even called bread soup....

This Arugula salad is loaded with leafy greens, roasted beetroot, and a perfect side. Sweet roasted beetroot, peppery arugula, salty goat cheese and to bind everything together there is sweet and tangy balsamic dressing. The balsamic dressing is slightly tangy and sweet. One of my favorite dressings, easy to put together, and very versatile dressing. This balsamic dressing serves a dual purpose here. Beetroot is tossed in the same dressing and roasted....

Plus, I’ll show you ideas for ways to use this recipe for roasted garlic once it’s ready. It adds amazing garlic flavor to anything and everything. After mastering garlic, try homemade roasted red peppers next! Basic Ingredients Here I explain the best ingredients for a roasted garlic head, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below. Garlic – We obviously need garlic to make oven roasted garlic cloves!...

If I had a pound for every time I’ve made this for lunch, I’d be a very wealthy man 🤣. If you’re looking for a quick and easy lunch idea that’s truly timeless, you’ve come to the right place. Follow me… Shredded Buffalo Chicken What kind of chicken to use? I typically use leftover rotisserie chicken, just because that’s usually what I’ve got on hand. However, you can definitely cook up some fresh chicken and use that instead if you’d prefer....

What Makes These Tacos So Good They’re a total crowd-pleaser! Seriously. When I made these for my family, I got a resounding, “Mommy? I’ll be on your app for these tacos. I love these tacos.” from my 5-year-old. Even my husband weighed in with a, “Wow, these tacos are good…. whatever you did to them.” So there you go. Officially kid-tested, family-approved.Shredded chicken tacos are super easy to make, and they’ve got so much flavor....

Ingredients & Substitutions Here I explain the best ingredients for my shrimp lettuce wraps recipe, what each one does, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card. How To Make Shrimp Lettuce Wraps I have step-by-step photos here to help you visualize the recipe. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card. Shrimp – I prefer small shrimp for these wraps, because they’re bite-sized and easy to eat....

Now, hear us out. You may not think of rice when you think of cold treats to keep you cool in the summer, but we assure you it’s not only possible, they are incredibly tasty and the perfect way to keep cool all summer long. Everyone at home from the littlest family members making the switch to solid foods, to the eldest and most refined palates will enjoy these tasty summer drinks....

Anything an omnivore can cook on the grill can totally be veganized. Case in point: these seitan kebabs. Little do they know that vegan grilling is totally a thing. And it’s the best kind. I adapted this recipe from a chicken kebab recipe that my mom used to make when I was growing up. It was super simple: swap out the chicken for seitan. Seitan is my favorite all-purpose meat substitute....

I seem to go through a kimchi phase every winter. I’m just realizing this now, as I look back and see that my last wave of kimchi posts came about this time last year. I could easily get lost in kimchi land and just blog one kimchi recipe after another, but maybe I should think about starting a new blog specifically devoted to kimchi before I go and do that here....

If you’ve never made one pot mac and cheese your life is about to change for the better. And possibly your waistline. But it’s oh so worth it. Follow me… Creamy Mac and Cheese We’ll get into the ‘one pot’ aspect in just a sec, but first things first, let’s talk about the creaminess. What makes this Mac and Cheese so creamy? One Pot – The starch from the pasta helps the sauce go nice and glossy/creamy because it’s all cooked in one pot!...

Some cuisines are known for being super vegan-friendly. Brazilian is not one of them. When I lived in Philadelphia, I got sucked into visiting a popular Brazilian restaurant several times. Servers walked around offering big hunks of meat to anyone and everyone. I had to politely wave them away. Know what though? I loved the salad bar at that place. It had, like, everything good you could possibly imagine at a salad bar....

This isn’t a New Year’s resolution recipe. I feel like I have to put that out there or else somebody will lose their mind over the oil and the frying. This is Super Bowl food. But. It’s vegan Super Bowl food, and you’ve got to admit it’s a heck of a lot better than a lot of the other options out there. Every year I look forward to the Super Bowl, not because I’m a big football fan, but because I’m a big food fan....

Stuffed squash is a dish that I usually file in the underwhelming category. It often sounds great in theory, but usually tastes kind of meh. I mentioned last week that I feel the same way about rice pilaf. So as I did with my wild rice pilaf, I challenged myself to create a stuffed squash recipe that would knock my socks off when it came to flavor. Guys, I spent weeks thinking about how to turn the stuffing into a flavor-bomb, and once the answer hit me it seemed so obvious....

What Makes This Recipe So Good Our marry me chicken is a reader favorite, and it’s easy to see why! I mean, who doesn’t love perfectly cooked chicken in a rich, decadent sauce made with heavy cream, parmesan, and sun-dried tomatoes? Exactly. The downside to all that decadence, though? You can’t have it on Whole30. Until now, that is! I’ve adapted that super-popular creamy chicken recipe to be totally Whole30-compliant, dairy free, low carb, keto-friendly, and paleo-friendly....

I would be so lost without my slow cooker! It makes meal prep a breeze and I’m always a fan of a dump and go recipe! Grab your crockpot and try out some of these delicious and healthy recipes! The Best Whole30 Slow Cooker Soup Recipes Crockpot Zuppa Toscana from 40 Aprons is a rich and creamy, filling soup that’s absolutely bursting with flavor. It’s dairy-free, Whole30, and paleo, too, with bacon, sausage, potatoes, kale, and rich coconut cream....

But did you know there’s more than just switching up the seasonings when it comes to cooking up a delicious spin on split pea soup? You can also switch up the split peas! In this recipe we’re using yellow split peas in place of the more common green split peas. Yellow split peas have a milder, slightly sweeter flavor than green. They’re almost similar to lentils (yellow split pea dal is excellent!...

I always keep a few cans of beans on hand for soups like this one. Personally, I think bean soups are among the best soups because they’re super filling and tend to be packed with flavor. While I’ve got quite a collection of go-to bean soups, it just recently occurred to me that I’d yet to create a red kidney bean soup recipe. Time to change that! Bean soups are also super versatile....