Easy Homemade Onion Powder Julia Child once said, “It’s hard to imagine a civilization without onions.” And while they may seem insignificant, onions are one of the most important building blocks of any savory recipe, likely just as important as a dash of salt. Yellow onions in particular have the strongest flavor of any onion, [...]
Mediterranean Dip Recipe for Entertaining Super Bowl Sunday is upon us, and that means cheesy dips, fried appetizers and a lot of cheering at the TV. I always rely on the simple practice of bringing a few healthy dishes to the party I know I can enjoy after I indulge in a few bites of [...]
Lebanese Potatoes Side Dish It’s early December, and we’re in smack in the middle of potluck season. Cheesy and creamy dips, chocolatey desserts and all the meatballs can be so tempting, but they don’t have to be off limits. A little bit of moderation and one dish you can rely on for healthy satisfaction can [...]
BEST Vegetarian Crock Pot Chili I love chili because it’s easy, and everyone has their own secret ingredient that makes it perfect for them. We recently asked The Fresh 20 Community about their favorite add-ins and the answers amazed me, from savory flavors like unsweetened cocoa powder, canned pumpkin, and shredded broccoli (which is genius) [...]
Delicious Instant Pot (or Slow Cooker) Dinner Crock-tober continues! One of my favorite things about Crock-Pot and Instant Pot cooking is that you can scale up any recipe for meal prep. Double a soup and you’ve got lunches for the week, or freeze single serve portions for seriously fast weeknight dinners that save you from [...]
Why Make Homemade Ketchup Homemade condiments are surprisingly easy to make, easily customizable and healthier than store bought versions. Years ago, when I started reading more food labels, I found out how much sugar is in a a leading brand’s ketchup. Four grams of sugar! I couldn’t really understand why four grams of sugar was [...]
Simple & Delicious Breakfast Smoothie Recipe A quick and healthy breakfast recipe with very little prep. Only four essential ingredients for balanced nutrition – oranges, rolled oats, almond milk and bananas. No milk in the creamsicle smoothie? Here’s the thing. It’s not about the milk, or even the dairy milk alternative you use. I personally [...]
Top Summer Smoothies The best smoothie recipes are satisfying AND healthy. Grapes, lemons and a hint of parsley make this a simple smoothie recipe you can make any time of year but it’s so, so good when it’s hot outside. The Blender Girl whipped up this summer drink to keep us cooled down and quench [...]
Refreshing Strawberry Gazpacho Some days you just want something light and refreshing. Gazpacho is the answer. The cucumber, tomato, strawberry mix provides so much flavor in the easiest of soups. STRAWBERRY GAZPACHO side: whole wheat dinner rolls PREP: 20 minutes COOK: 0 minutes YIELD: 4 servings MAKE AHEAD Cut vegetables: tomato, cucumber, red bell pepper [...]
Easy Summer Meal: Guacamole Tostadas We’re officially into the ‘dog days’ of summer. The longest, hottest, most humid days are the ones that make me crave refreshing, light meals that celebrate the silver lining those hot days give us — a bounty of delicious, ripe produce. Queue these guacamole tostadas. Creamy avocado, crunchy onions, tangy [...]
