Brining a turkey is a miraculous way to impart flavor into the meat and ensure it is juicy even after roasting. This method also means you will have most of your prep done many hours in advance of Thanksgiving day. Once you have tried this with your holiday bird, consider brining any large cuts of meat such as bone-in pork roast, beef, chicken, duck or goose.
Brining a turkey is a miraculous way to impart flavor into the meat and ensure it is juicy even after roasting. This method also means you will have most of your prep done many hours in advance of Thanksgiving day. Once you have tried this with your holiday bird, consider brining any large cuts of meat such as bone-in pork roast, beef, chicken, duck or goose.
Read MoreSo many people adore whole roasted Brussels sprouts but for a new preparation, impress your family and friends by dividing the leaves and sauteing on top of the stove. The sprout leaves will come across as a wilted green with an incredible earthy taste and may win more people over to enjoying this humble vegetable.
So many people adore whole roasted Brussels sprouts but for a new preparation, impress your family and friends by dividing the leaves and sauteing on top of the stove. The sprout leaves will come across as a wilted green with an incredible earthy taste and may win more people over to enjoying this humble vegetable.
Read MoreThis pumpkin pie recipe has all the flair of traditional pumpkin pie, but with a healthy, dairy-free and paleo twist. The filling sets while still being creamy and has some spiciness from the addition of pumpkin spice and cinnamon. The additions of coconut milk and a paleo pie crust make this the perfect pie to bring to a get-together because everyone will be able to enjoy it.
This pumpkin pie recipe has all the flair of traditional pumpkin pie, but with a healthy, dairy-free and paleo twist. The filling sets while still being creamy and has some spiciness from the addition of pumpkin spice and cinnamon. The additions of coconut milk and a paleo pie crust make this the perfect pie to bring to a get-together because everyone will be able to enjoy it.
Read MoreWhether you require a gluten-free sweet or savory pie crust, this one will fit the bill perfectly. By adding a few dessert-friendly ingredients like maple sugar, cinnamon or vanilla, this crust can be a base for all of your favorite fruit or cream fillings. Omitting those, however, will allow you to use this crust for savory tarts or quiche.
Whether you require a gluten-free sweet or savory pie crust, this one will fit the bill perfectly. By adding a few dessert-friendly ingredients like maple sugar, cinnamon or vanilla, this crust can be a base for all of your favorite fruit or cream fillings. Omitting those, however, will allow you to use this crust for savory tarts or quiche.
Read MoreThese gorgeous Brussels sprouts have the additions of bacon and chestnuts, making this a tasty dish for even those who don’t enjoy green vegetables. Be sure to have this on your holiday menu as you can prepare most of it in advance of serving. Just complete the initial roasting step and reserve the pan-frying to just before you plan to eat.
These gorgeous Brussels sprouts have the additions of bacon and chestnuts, making this a tasty dish for even those who don’t enjoy green vegetables. Be sure to have this on your holiday menu as you can prepare most of it in advance of serving. Just complete the initial roasting step and reserve the pan-frying to just before you plan to eat.
Read MoreA compound butter is a wonderful way of infusing flavor into a dish with little effort. This one includes fresh dill and lemon zest, which makes it excellent for melting over meaty white fish or fatty rib-eye. You could even toss it with hot cooked pasta and seared scallops or shrimp for an easy, yet delicious, weeknight meal.
A compound butter is a wonderful way of infusing flavor into a dish with little effort. This one includes fresh dill and lemon zest, which makes it excellent for melting over meaty white fish or fatty rib-eye. You could even toss it with hot cooked pasta and seared scallops or shrimp for an easy, yet delicious, weeknight meal.
Read MoreFliPcrêpes is a company that produces its own gluten-free crepe mixes that are easy to turn into thin, delicate pancakes to hold all your favorite fillings. While the company sells gluten-free products, they are also dairy and egg-free and are produced in a nut-free facility. Moreover, the company’s mixes do not contain GMO flours.
FliPcrêpes is a company that produces its own gluten-free crepe mixes that are easy to turn into thin, delicate pancakes to hold all your favorite fillings. While the company sells gluten-free products, they are also dairy and egg-free and are produced in a nut-free facility. Moreover, the company’s mixes do not contain GMO flours.
Read MoreThis simple side highlights some bright orange Autumn staples like butternut squash and carrots with a delicious vanilla and spice coating. Roasting gives the veggies a lovely, sweet caramel flavor that is perfect alongside heartier cuts of meat like braised short ribs or roast chicken.
This simple side highlights some bright orange Autumn staples like butternut squash and carrots with a delicious vanilla and spice coating. Roasting gives the veggies a lovely, sweet caramel flavor that is perfect alongside heartier cuts of meat like braised short ribs or roast chicken.
Read MoreThis simple variation on Brussels sprouts includes healthy, toasty walnuts for some crunch and healthy fat. If your loved ones will only enjoy sprouts with bacon, though, feel free to add some for some extra indulgence.
This simple variation on Brussels sprouts includes healthy, toasty walnuts for some crunch and healthy fat. If your loved ones will only enjoy sprouts with bacon, though, feel free to add some for some extra indulgence.
Read MoreThis unique take on cranberry sauce includes vibrant, zesty blood orange. This sauce is bright and tangy, and the perfect addition to a rich holiday meal with hints of warming spices. If serving a crowd, be sure to scale this sauce up as it will go quickly.
This unique take on cranberry sauce includes vibrant, zesty blood orange. This sauce is bright and tangy, and the perfect addition to a rich holiday meal with hints of warming spices. If serving a crowd, be sure to scale this sauce up as it will go quickly.
Read MoreThis hearty dish is delicious all year round but is particularly perfect during Autumn when apples are at their freshest and the summer herbs are still in bloom. Be sure to get bone-in pork chops as they will have the most flavor and retain more moisture than pork loin chops.
This hearty dish is delicious all year round but is particularly perfect during Autumn when apples are at their freshest and the summer herbs are still in bloom. Be sure to get bone-in pork chops as they will have the most flavor and retain more moisture than pork loin chops.
Read MoreThis simple syrup is sweet and flavorful with the use of honey rather than super-refined white sugar. It is a wonderful addition to any cocktail during the holiday season, but could also be a unique addition to lemon loaves or other citrusy cakes.
This simple syrup is sweet and flavorful with the use of honey rather than super-refined white sugar. It is a wonderful addition to any cocktail during the holiday season, but could also be a unique addition to lemon loaves or other citrusy cakes.
Read MoreThis sweet and savory cocktail has festive flair with the taste of ruby blood orange juice and rosemary’s piney scent. Although this recipe serves only two, it is easy to scale up in a pinch, especially when hosting during the holiday season.
This sweet and savory cocktail has festive flair with the taste of ruby blood orange juice and rosemary’s piney scent. Although this recipe serves only two, it is easy to scale up in a pinch, especially when hosting during the holiday season.
Read MoreThis soothing, golden milk utilizes a key product, Be Synchro Gold Turmeric Elixir. While getting the full benefits from fresh or powdered turmeric can be a challenge, Be Synchro uses technology to ensure that all of turmeric’s benefits are infused into a single bottle along with the flavors of ginger and black pepper. It provides food for the brain, aids joints and helps reduce inflammation.
This soothing, golden milk utilizes a key product, Be Synchro Gold Turmeric Elixir. While getting the full benefits from fresh or powdered turmeric can be a challenge, Be Synchro uses technology to ensure that all of turmeric’s benefits are infused into a single bottle along with the flavors of ginger and black pepper. It provides food for the brain, aids joints and helps reduce inflammation.
Read MoreIce cream lovers can rejoice with this healthy version flavored with vanilla extract and vanilla bean. This easy recipe includes just five ingredients that you may already have a home meaning that you won’t require any specialty foods to make it. Once you have mastered this, you can even try mixing in some favorites like dark chocolate chips or toasted walnuts for the ultimate sweet treat.
Ice cream lovers can rejoice with this healthy version flavored with vanilla extract and vanilla bean. This easy recipe includes just five ingredients that you may already have a home meaning that you won’t require any specialty foods to make it. Once you have mastered this, you can even try mixing in some favorites like dark chocolate chips or toasted walnuts for the ultimate sweet treat.
Read MoreThis stuffed avocado dish is perfect for a quick and easy lunch during the day. Similar to a tuna sandwich, all that needs to be done is to mix healthy canned tuna with plenty of flavorful ingredients and stuff into avocado halves rather than bread. This version uses olives for briny taste along with crisp green celery. For even faster prep, scale up the tuna mixture and when ready for lunch, simply halve and peel an avocado.
This stuffed avocado dish is perfect for a quick and easy lunch during the day. Similar to a tuna sandwich, all that needs to be done is to mix healthy canned tuna with plenty of flavorful ingredients and stuff into avocado halves rather than bread. This version uses olives for briny taste along with crisp green celery. For even faster prep, scale up the tuna mixture and when ready for lunch, simply halve and peel an avocado.
Read MoreThis warming, stick-to-your-ribs dish is perfect for cooler months. The Instant Pot does the trick to fully tenderize beef short ribs so that they are fall apart tender with a beefy, slightly tangy sauce. Collard greens are a wonderful side, as they are fresh and contrast the richness of the beef. If preferred, however, serve the beef on top of something that can sop up the sauce like cauliflower mash or mashed potatoes.
This warming, stick-to-your-ribs dish is perfect for cooler months. The Instant Pot does the trick to fully tenderize beef short ribs so that they are fall apart tender with a beefy, slightly tangy sauce. Collard greens are a wonderful side, as they are fresh and contrast the richness of the beef. If preferred, however, serve the beef on top of something that can sop up the sauce like cauliflower mash or mashed potatoes.
Read MoreFor those who find steak a challenge to cook, marinating is an ideal method to infuse flavor and tenderize the meat. This will give you some leeway if you accidentally overcook it.
The marinade for this is filled with Asian ingredients like fish sauce and sesame oil, which turn this colorful, healthy meal into something rich, nutty, spicy and herbaceous. This is a perfect dish if you are one to meal prep as well, as most of the components can sit already made in your fridge. Just cook the steak before you plan to eat and you are good to go!
For those who find steak a challenge to cook, marinating is an ideal method to infuse flavor and tenderize the meat. This will give you some leeway if you accidentally overcook it.
The marinade for this is filled with Asian ingredients like fish sauce and sesame oil, which turn this colorful, healthy meal into something rich, nutty, spicy and herbaceous. This is a perfect dish if you are one to meal prep as well, as most of the components can sit already made in your fridge. Just cook the steak before you plan to eat and you are good to go!
Read MoreThis unique fish bowl is wonderful to enjoy during hot weather with its tropical flavors of coconut and mango. Salmon is a firm-fleshed fatty fish that is rich in vitamins B12 and D, as well as Omega-3 fatty acids and selenium making it a great choice for your table any day of the week. Although any mango will taste great in this rice bowl, search for one that is ripe but still firm fleshed so that it is easy to dice into cubes without becoming mush.
This unique fish bowl is wonderful to enjoy during hot weather with its tropical flavors of coconut and mango. Salmon is a firm-fleshed fatty fish that is rich in vitamins B12 and D, as well as Omega-3 fatty acids and selenium making it a great choice for your table any day of the week. Although any mango will taste great in this rice bowl, search for one that is ripe but still firm fleshed so that it is easy to dice into cubes without becoming mush.
Read MoreFalkor’s favorite vegetable Is broccoli. He also really loves beef so this is a perfect healthy balanced meal to keep our boy smiling.
Falkor’s favorite vegetable Is broccoli. He also really loves beef so this is a perfect healthy balanced meal to keep our boy smiling.
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