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I first enjoyed tortilla soup at a friend’s house, and it was amazing! (Everything was amazing at her house!) 🙂 She and I both managed to lose the recipe, and I’ve been searching for a good one ever since. What I’m sharing here is a vegetarian version of the soup, but you can easily add … Read more
I love most hot drinks, and it just doesn’t get any cozier than homemade spiced cocoa. I tend to really dig a touch of cinnamon and ginger–they work as well for hot cocoa as they do for chai. (Another favorite!) In a large bowl, stir together: Once everything is well incorporated, divide the mixture between … Read more
The term “chai” refers to spiced tea, particularly masala chai from India. However, the word “chai” itself simply means “tea” in several languages. I love a good spicy chai. I think it’s the cinnamon flavor that draws me. It’s perfect year-round, either hot or iced. I’ve experimented with a spice blend to make homemade chai, … Read more
I try to focus on healthy eating habits, but I also really love treats at teatime. With this whole wheat blueberry almond scone recipe, you get the best of both worlds. They’re yummy with a cuppa, and they also offer a shot of better nutrition than a traditional scone. Whole wheat blueberry almond scones ingredients: … Read more
I’ve experimented with removing meat from various dishes to make them vegetarian friendly. Lasagna is a family favorite, so I thought I’d see what I could do. Granted, vegetable lasagna is delicious, but I wanted a vegetarian lasagna recipe that offered a good punch of protein. The result is this tasty tofu lasagna with spinach. … Read more
Here’s a versatile dinner recipe that’s packed with protein! Try these fabulous salmon quinoa protein bowls or adapt them to your preferences. Nutritious and delicious, with about twenty grams of protein per serving! Salmon quinoa protein bowls ingredients: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees and get started on the vegetables. Clean the vegetables and chop … Read more
I love chicken salad, and it makes for a great easy summer dinner. This recipe uses plain Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise, and it packs a flavor punch with apples, Dijon mustard, and dried apricots. An unexpected twist! Since this is called “easy chicken salad,” one would expect chicken to be the main ingredient. That’s … Read more
My sweet grandmother passed down this chocolate cake recipe. What I’m presenting here is my dad’s version of her recipe. Delicious, moist, and dense. It’s been a family favorite for years. Perfect with vanilla ice cream, try this easy recipe today! Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and prepare a pan. Spray a 9×13 pan … Read more
Here’s a fun recipe that checks all the boxes: tasty, easy, healthy, and affordable. The limes, honey, and parsley give them a great fresh flavor. Try these easy lettuce wraps tonight! Serving suggestions and variations: I think these are a full meal on their own, but it would be great to slice a baguette and … Read more
These easy citrus scones are the perfect accompaniment to a cuppa on a lazy afternoon. Start by putting your flour and a stick of butter in the freezer the day before you plan to bake. This recipe calls for grated frozen butter, which makes it so much easier to fully incorporate all of the ingredients. … Read more