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Homemade Mango Salsa for Taco Night!
1yr
I've been enjoying making homemade mango salsa for taco night at our house. Just a few ingredient...
I've been enjoying making homemade mango salsa for taco night at our house. Just a few ingredients - fresh mango, fresh cilantro, chopped red onion (but it prechopped when in a pinch for time), lim...
  • DietIDdietitian Great idea, that looks amazing! I will definitely try it. So many ways to use it! Plus mangoes are so affordable right now. My supermarket is selling them for 49 cents each this week!
  • reneeeats 49 cents?! Holy cow. K I am stocking up on mangos. We would eat them daily if they were in the house. We also get raw mango and pickle them with red chili.
Daily harvest smoothie - this one was spectacular
1yr
Banana, parsnip, almond, dark chocolate, cashew, and flax seed.  Not all the shakes are this deli...
Banana, parsnip, almond, dark chocolate, cashew, and flax seed. Not all the shakes are this delicious but this one really hit the spot!
  • DianaO Thanks for sharing! I may need to order some. My boys have been enjoying homemade chocolate smoothies but time doesn't always allow me to make them -- that one you had from Daily Harvest sounds...
  • reneeeats Yes this definitely hit the spot! Can’t say this is an affordable long term solution but it’s a great way to fill in gaps during busy weeks and also get tested recipe inspiration.
The secret to oil-free roasted potatoes
1yr
After you peel and cube the potatoes, soak them in cold water for about 30 minutes. That's the se...
After you peel and cube the potatoes, soak them in cold water for about 30 minutes. That's the secret! The soaking makes the potatoes crisp up better, with or without oil. Make sure to dry the cub...
  • reneeeats Wow! I’ve never tried this. Will be sure to do this next time
  • DianaO I will give that a try too! Love the idea of them being oil free and still crispy!
Keep fruit in the freezer
1yr
Whether store-bought or frozen from fresh on your own, frozen fruit is a great stand-in when you ...
Whether store-bought or frozen from fresh on your own, frozen fruit is a great stand-in when you run out of fresh! Toss into smoothies, puree into a sorbet, or zap in the microwave to defrost and a...
3rd snow day in a row means we make lazy breakfast- uttapam!
1yr
This is a traditional South Indian rice and lentil pancake. The trick is the Indian store sells r...
This is a traditional South Indian rice and lentil pancake. The trick is the Indian store sells ready to use batter. Just add diced tomatoes, onions, chili, or coriander. My kids won’t eat onions i...
  • DietIDdietitian Looks so good! How is uttapam different from dosa?
  • reneeeats The batter is a little thicker, and when cooking, just pour the batter and don’t spread it.
3 Minute Spinach Recipe
1yr
Spray a pan with a little bit of extra virgin olive oil. Saute 1lb of baby spinach leaves until w...
Spray a pan with a little bit of extra virgin olive oil. Saute 1lb of baby spinach leaves until wilted. Add two tablespoons of pignoli nuts or other nuts, a sprinkle of garlic powder, and a little ...
Need veggie inspiration? Remember the 3-color rule!
1yr
Got some veggies in the crisper/freezer but not sure what to make? Think color -- choose 3 differ...
Got some veggies in the crisper/freezer but not sure what to make? Think color -- choose 3 different color veggies for maximum nutrition, eye appeal, and flavor. Here I sauté gorgeous green asparag...
  • DianaO I love the idea of a 3 color rule- I am going to adopt that!
Love adding sumac to salads!
1yr
This spice is the perfect combination of spice and tartness, and elevated any homemade salad
This spice is the perfect combination of spice and tartness, and elevated any homemade salad
  • DietIDdietitian This looks delicious! I love sumac too -- it's definitely underused, but it's so delicious, and a powerful anti-oxidant to boot! I often add it while sauteeing onions, and then use them as a...
  • reneeeats Great idea with the onions! I’ll try that next time
  • DianaO Such a colorful and gorgeous salad!
Dinner for 4 in 15 minutes for $15.
1yr
What my family of 4 (2 year old, 5 year old, and grownups) are eating for dinner!

Ok, say what y...
What my family of 4 (2 year old, 5 year old, and grownups) are eating for dinner! Ok, say what you will about Trader Joe’s salmon but sometimes when you are in a pinch, if salmon is part of your f...
  • DianaO You are amazing!!! Seriously salmon dinner in 15 minutes for $15 and pulled it off while doing email?!
Puff pastry for the win!
1yr
I was strapped for time and needed to host 25 people of all different ages. I saw all these great...
I was strapped for time and needed to host 25 people of all different ages. I saw all these great puff pastry tarts via NYTimes cooking and decided to try my own. - store-bought puff pastry
- chee...