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Similar to black pepper chicken, this recipe for pepper steak creates big flavors in minimal time — but with tender flank steak instead of poultry. Plus, it pairs with so many Asian sides! Ingredients & Substitutions Here I explain the best ingredients for this easy pepper steak recipe with onions and peppers, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card. Stir Fry: Olive Oil – For searing and stir frying....

Like a burger in a bowl or Chipotle keto bowl, these crustless pizza bowls are low carb and offer endless customization options. I have 5 different topping combinations for you below, but feel free to mix and match your favorite pizza toppings, sauces, and cheeses to create a personalized pizza experience! Ingredients & Substitutions Here I explain the best ingredients for this pizza bowl recipe, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options....

Plus, you’ll find endless ways to use this homemade pumpkin pie spice — everything from pumpkin rolls and pumpkin smoothies, to (of course!) pumpkin pie. See more ideas below! What Is Pumpkin Pie Spice? Pumpkin spice is a blend of spices made with a base of ground cinnamon, along with other warming spices. It can be used to flavor pumpkin pie, cake, cupcakes, pumpkin bread, and just about anything pumpkin flavored!...

A dish doesn’t always need to be bursting with flavors to taste good. Sometimes the simple, mild flavors taste even better. This pumpkin rice is one such simple dish. The creaminess of coconut milk, the sweetness of pumpkin, and the slightly spicy kick from black pepper and red pepper flakes go really well with rice. It’s a perfect side dish for the holiday season that can be served with a lot of different dishes....

What’s needed to make rainbow orzo salad? For this colorful orzo salad, you will need the ingredients shown below: It’s a highly customizable salad recipe in which you are free to use colorful ingredients of your choice. This rainbow salad is not only delicious but beautiful too. You can enjoy it as a side dish as well as a meal on a hot summer day. Ingredient notes and substitute suggestions Pasta: I have used orzo to make this salad but you can use other varieties of pasta too....

If you’re struggling to incorporate more vegetables into your life — or maybe struggling to get your kids to eat theirs? — roasting veggies is definitely the way to go. From asparagus to brussels sprouts to romanesco to oven roasted broccoli and cauliflower, this process imparts a flavor onto the veggies that other cooking methods just can’t match. Besides, who can resist those deliciously crispy edges? Ingredients & Substitutions Here I explain the best ingredients for the best roasted broccoli and cauliflower, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options....

Whether you use this recipe for roasted haricots verts (those are French green beans) or classic American green beans, it works for both and makes a great healthy side dish for just about anything including garlic butter chicken, filet mignon, flaky baked cod, and fried chicken thigh recipes. You’ll love how easily they come together and everyone else will love how delicious they are! If you’re looking for a green bean recipe with brighter flavors, try green beans almondine instead, with almonds and lemon juice....

Today also I am sharing a delicious roasted tomato quinoa soup recipe. It’s more filling than a regular tomato soup as it also has protein-packed quinoa in it. So, you can also enjoy it as a light meal. What goes in roasted tomato quinoa soup? To make this quinoa tomato soup, you will need the ingredients shown below: Ingredient notes and substitute suggestions Tomatoes: Use juicy red tomatoes like Roma tomatoes....

Mushrooms are one of those ingredients that, while available year round, I really love to enjoy during the colder parts of the year. They’re so savory and hearty and perfect for featuring in cozy comfort food dishes. My mushroom Bolognese, mushroom paprikash and mushroom wild rice soup are always in heavy rotation this time of year! But this vegan mushroom stew is basically my perfect cold weather comfort food meal....

Ingredients & Substitutions Here I explain the best ingredients for marinating salmon, what each one does in my recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card. Olive Oil – This is the base. I chose extra virgin olive oil for its fruity flavor. Regular olive oil or avocado oil both work for something more neutral. Maple Syrup – The star that makes my salmon marinade special! I usually use my natural Wholesome Yum Zero Sugar Maple Syrup, which tastes just like real maple syrup without the sugar....

While the flavor isn’t quite the same as my roasted broccoli, it’s much faster to simply saute broccoli when I need a quick side. And let’s be real, there are so many days when that’s just what you need. Ingredients & Substitutions Here I explain the best ingredients for my sauteed broccoli recipe, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card....

I suppose I’ve been on a bit of a sushi kick ever since I realized that rolling isn’t as impossible a task as I’d once thought. Seriously, it isn’t, and if you’re intimidated, as I once was, I highly encourage you to pick up some nori and rice and get to practicing with some simple cucumber rolls. I bet you’ll find that your skills are better than anticipated. Once my sushi frenzy started, I came to another realization: I can fill it with whatever I please....

Ingredients & Substitutions Here I explain the best ingredients for my Crock Pot pork loin recipe, what each one does, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card. How To Cook Pork Loin In A Crock Pot I have step-by-step photos here to help you visualize the recipe. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card. The slow cooker is pretty forgiving, but this is a lean cut of meat, so it can overcook....

My four year blog anniversary just passed, and I didn’t even notice. That’s so crazy to me! Back when my blog was about to turn one year old I remember anxiously awaiting. It seemed like such a big deal, like my blog was entering dinosaurhood as it applies to the internet (thereby legitimizing my goofy logo). This year, February 9th came and went. I shared a cassoulet recipe without any comment on it being a big day....

Since last night, it’s raining in Dubai. It’s one of those days when you don’t feel like doing anything except staying in your bed cuddled with a good book and a cup of tea or coffee. As I wanted to spend more time reading than cooking, it was tough to decide what to make for dinner. After every few lines, I had to pull my wandering mind from planning dinner back to the book....

So let’s dive in and discover why this grain deserves a spot on your plate! Basic Brown Rice Cooking Method Cooking brown rice requires the right ratio of water to rice and the proper cooking time and heat level. Here’s a breakdown on how to cook brown rice: Ratio of Water to Rice For perfectly cooked brown rice, the general rule of thumb is to use a ratio of 2¼ cups of water for every 1 cup of rice....

These Whole30 steak taco bowls are street tacos made healthier and low carb! I won’t lie to you: we’re big taco fans. But not just any tacos… they’ve got to be as authentic as we can get, from a taqueria or taco truck in a specific part of town. And then there’s that outlier taco truck that has the best salsa bar in the world, square containers of half a dozen options stuffed into a beach cooler, balanced on a folding table in front of the truck....

It wasn’t until I started blogging and getting a million questions from people on how to make tempeh palatable that I realized this is the case for a lot of people. Tempeh can be bitter, and it has an unusual texture that not everyone likes. But I’ve found that if you’re one of those people who isn’t into tempeh, there are lots of tricks to make it more palatable, like steaming it....

What Makes This Recipe So Good? The filet mignon is insanely tender and juicy without being the least bit stringy. It’s so buttery it nearly melts in your mouth. The reverse sear mimics the sous vide method of cooking. In other words, the entire steak is cooked through evenly before a quick, very hot sear. No other approach to cooking filet mignon yields quite a tender or even steak. The garlic herb butter is out of this world!...

A tuna jacket potato is a classic, at least here in the UK anyway. I’ve been eating these beauties since lunchtime at school! Yes, depressingly school was a long time ago 🥺. Anywho, if you love a good tuna spud I’ve got some awesome tips and tricks to making it ultra delicious. Follow me… Baked Potato Step away from the microwave 🤪 No really, c’mon. We both know the difference between a microwaved and baked potato is huge!...