If you love a strong lemon flavor in your baking and cooking, homemade lemon powder is one of those little kitchen ingredients that is surprisingly useful. It gives you a concentrated citrus flavor without adding the extra moisture that comes with lemon juice. It also mixes much more easily into […]
When I want something fresh and simple to drink, homemade juice is one of those things that is hard to beat. This carrot, apple, and ginger juice is especially nice because it brings together a handful of fresh ingredients in one glass, and you can make it in just a […]
There are some meals that you make when you want something comforting but don’t want to spend the whole evening in the kitchen. This chicken and cabbage stir fry is exactly that kind of meal for me. It is simple, filling, inexpensive, and the best part is that you can […]
Homemade apple cider vinegar is one of those kitchen projects that looks complicated at first, but once you understand the process, it is actually quite simple. The biggest ingredient you need is patience. If you have extra apples sitting around, or a pile of apple skins and cores left after […]
These High Protein Cheeseburger Bowls bring together all the parts that make a cheeseburger so satisfying, without needing a bun. There’s seasoned lean ground beef, melted cheddar, crunchy lettuce, juicy tomatoes, pickles, red onion, crispy roasted potatoes, and a creamy special sauce. The potatoes are an especially important part of […]
Lemon Mousse is the kind of dessert that feels special without requiring a complicated recipe. It has a lovely balance of creamy richness, sweetness, and fresh lemon tartness, and because it can be prepared ahead of time, it works especially well when dessert needs to be ready before everyone sits […]
Leftover mashed potatoes have a way of sitting quietly in the refrigerator while everyone reaches for something else. Instead of reheating the same potatoes again, turning them into crispy, cheesy mashed potato pancakes gives them a completely different feel. These pancakes are soft and savory in the middle, golden on […]
Homemade gluten free pasta is much easier to make than it might seem. The dough uses only a few basic ingredients, and once everything is mixed together, the main thing to focus on is getting the right texture. A good gluten free pasta dough should feel smooth and supple while […]
Cheesy Beef Taco Soup is a hearty one-pot dinner made with lean ground beef, tomatoes, corn, kidney beans, black beans, olives, taco seasoning, beef broth, and melted cheese. It brings the familiar taste of tacos into a warm, creamy soup that is easy to prepare. With simple ingredients and about […]
This high protein strawberry cheesecake is a creamy baked dessert made with cream cheese, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, and protein powder. A crisp oat cookie crust gives each slice a pleasant base, while strawberry chia jam creates a fruity swirl across the top. The result is a rich cheesecake with […]
