Author: Lily

Ash-e Shooli is a hearty, gluten-free, and vegetarian beet soup from Central Iran packed with potatoes, lentils, herbs, and finished with a topping of minty caramelized onions. Photo credits: Ali Redmond Why You’ll Love this Beet Soup Recipe Earthy beets, lentils, and lots of herbs make this nourishing soup perfect for cooler weather. It’s vegetarian and gluten-free. The flavors deepen overnight, making it ideal for cook-once, eat-all-week lunches or dinners. “Ash” (pronounced aah-sh) refers to a thick, hearty dish that sits between a soup and a stew. Iranians use this term to describe soups packed with vegetables, legumes, herbs, and…

I’ve been known for my unconventional skincare methods. They often involve herbs or essential oils and sometimes rubbing ice or even mud on my face. There are so many plants in nature that provide a wide variety of skin benefits. This herbal face steam is a great way to get some of those benefits! I’ve done steams before, mainly for congestion or upper respiratory support. An herbal face steam makes for a wonderful all natural facial. It’s really simple to do and doesn’t require any fancy equipment. You can even pick and choose which herbs you want to use. Just…

Easy and delicious Olive Garden Minestrone Soup loaded with fresh veggies, leafy greens and simmered in the most flavorful broth! Easily made in one pot for a cozy weeknight dinner the whole family will love! Want to save this recipe?Just enter your email and get it sent to your inbox! Plus you’ll get new recipes from us every week!Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *Email *Save Zero exaggeration that this is hands down one of my favorite soups. Inspired by Olive Garden’s famous minestrone soup, I re-created…

We love a good chicken wing here at Allrecipes. We’ve got hundreds of top-rated recipes for everyone’s favorite party food, from oven-baked wings to traditionally deep-fried options. Culinary Producer Nicole McLaughlin shared her favorite ways to make chicken wings in a new video—here are the eight recipes she recommends. The Best Lemon Pepper Wings Peyton Beckwith Crispy wings are tossed in a homemade lemon butter sauce in this restaurant-worthy recipe. Dry Rub Air Fryer Chicken Wings A Memphis-style dry rub featuring garlic powder, onion powder, poultry seasoning, mustard powder, and freshly ground black pepper gives these wings a bold, balanced…

You’ve already lived through more fad diets than you can probably count. Remember when grapefruit was supposed to melt fat? Or when cabbage soup was the answer to everything? The packaging has changed. The promise hasn’t. And they’re still just trying to separate you from your dollar. A fad diet usually shows up with bold claims – in a hurry. Lose 10 pounds in 10 days. Reset your metabolism. Never feel hungry again. Fad diets can be especially risky after 50 or so. You run the risk of nutrient deficiencies, slower recovery, and loss of muscle and energy. That’s the exact opposite…

  Every family needs a go-to hamburger recipe, and this one is a winner! Perfect for summer barbecues, it’s a recipe you’ll come back to time and again. It’s also a great starting point for teaching kids how to cook—a simple yet versatile dish they can add to their own repertoire as they grow older and become more independent in the kitchen. As a pediatric dietitian, I’ve added a healthy twist by using lean beef to keep saturated fat in check and sneaking in some grated carrot for an extra veggie boost. This recipe has a special place in my…

These crunchy low carb keto Parmesan biscotti are crisp and delicious with any soup you like! 8 grams of protein and just 3 grams of net carbs! Savory Biscotti (Low Carb Parmesan Gruyère Biscotti) When most people hear the word biscotti, they immediately think of something sweet — a crunchy cookie meant for morning coffee or dessert. But savory biscotti deserve just as much attention, especially if you follow a low-carb lifestyle or keto diet and want something crunchy that isn’t another cracker.  My first savory biscotti is still very popular, my Savory Cheddar Herb Keto Biscotti which uses almond flour…

The BEST Broccoli Cranberry Salad is just minutes away from being enjoyed. Whip up this mouthwatering broccoli salad, sweetened with cranberries. Broccoli Cranberry Salad Recipe I love everything about this Broccoli Salad. To me, this combination of broccoli and cranberries is perfection. This creamy broccoli salad will remind you of warm spring and summer days, even when you eat it in the winter. It is pretty amazing when food is so powerful it can drum up those warm and fuzzy memories! Have you tried broccoli salad before? If not, I am so excited that you are going to try it!…

Dinner can feel fancy and be ready in just 20 minutes with this simple, lightly-spiced, pomegranate molasses-glazed salmon and tender greens. Photo Credits: Ali Redmond Why I Love This Glazed Salmon Recipe It’s fast! Everything goes into one dish and cooks at the same time. Lime, chili flakes, and a pinch of cinnamon make a tangy pomegranate molasses glaze that’s not too sweet. It’s easy: perfectly cooked salmon with a cheffy-looking caramelized glaze, on a zesty bed of greens. This Middle Eastern version of “sweet and sour” is sure to become part of your weekly rotation. Having had and loved…

Super garlicky Indo-Chinese garlic pepper chicken has deep flavors from black pepper, green chili, and ginger and garlic in the sauce! It’s a 1-pan dinner that you can make using your protein of choice. For this vegan version, we are using tofu. (nut-free with gluten-free and soy-free options) This garlic pepper chicken is another one of my favorite recipe. Indo-Chinese cuisine is a fusion cuisine which came about when Chinese migrants as well as the Indians in the region adjusted Chinese recipes to use Indian spices and more Indian flavors. There are some similar recipes to Chinese cuisine, as well…