Category: Food

When people start a weight-loss journey, they often worry that cutting calories will leave them hungry and irritable. And being hangry (aka, hungry and angry) isn’t fun for anyone. But, when you eat the right foods, that doesn’t have to be the case. Enter: fiber. If you’re having trouble achieving your goals, you could find success with high-fiber meals that support weight loss. Can You Lose Weight on a High-Fiber Diet? Yes, it’s possible. “Fiber makes you feel fuller for longer. So, when you optimize your fiber intake, you may…

Monster cookies are slightly crisp on the outside, and soft and chewy in the center. They are loaded with peanut butter, oats, M&M candies, AND chocolate chips! Big monster cookies win every time! Give me ALL the oatmeal in my cookies! I love the added texture it adds. If you’re like me, try these no-bake cookies, our favorite oatmeal fudge bars, or stick with a classic oatmeal cookie recipe. Fold in the mini chocolate chips and mini M&M’s. How to Keep Cookies From Spreading To keep your monster cookies from…

We love a margarita, but a mezcalita? Do tell. A mezcalita has the familiar sweet and tart elements of a margarita, but with the added smoky complexity of mezcal. This frozen version is SO refreshing and bursting with passion fruit for a fun and fruity twist.  Bonus? It’s (ridiculously) quick and easy with just 4 ingredients and 5 minutes required. Let us show you how it’s done!  Frozen Passion Fruit Mezcalita from Minimalist Baker →

You asked for help with yeast, so I have created a “How to Bake with Yeast” guide just for you! Yeast doesn’t have to be intimidating, and I hope that by the end of this post, you will be an expert! Some of my favorite recipes that I use with yeast are my Grandma’s Perfect Homemade Bread, or these yummy Poffertjes!

Teriyaki Sauce is super easy, takes only 10 minutes to make and is way better than store-bought! Made with simple ingredients, this is going to become a staple for your kitchen. Making your own sauces is way easier and cheaper than you think. Try these other homemade sauces that you are going to love like this Homemade Fry Sauce , this classic Cheese Sauce, and this easy Yum Yum Sauce! Reason’s You’ll Love This Teriyaki Sauce Recipe It’s EASY (takes less than 10 minutes): Homemade is always better than store-bought…

Drinks with purported wellness benefits are nothing new. There was celery juice for clearer skin, bone broth for gut health, and, most recently, the #Oatzempic shake for weight loss. And now, you can add okra water to the list. It’s one of the latest health trends making the rounds on TikTok, with many fans claiming it can improve digestion, reduce bloating, clear up your skin, and even increase vaginal lubrication. But is it too good to be true? We asked registered dietitian Katherine Basbaum, RD, for her take on the…

Elevate the flavors of traditional horchata with this strawberry horchata recipe! It’s a creamy drink soaked in rice water and cinnamon sticks, then sweetened with a strawberry puree. Everyone loves the strawberry version of this rich, milky Mexican drink! Any time the weather gets warmer, I love to break out all of the refreshing drink recipes! Some of my favorites are Brazilian lemonade, a mango lassi, or a mint julep!  What is Strawberry Horchata? Horchata is a popular Mexican drink known as a sweetened rice milk and this strawberry horchata version is even…

printable shopping list This weekly meal plan helps you reuse ingredients to make your life easy! If that’s not what meal plans are for then I don’t know what is! Try these recipes that are family favorites! I LOVE being able to utilize leftovers of this Slow Cooker Kalua Pulled Pork to make nachos with the next day! What’s for Dinner? Now that we are on week two, we are mixing up a few of my favorites with some recipes that will make this weekly meal plan a fun twist.…