Author: Lily

Oil-free Black sesame cookies are chewy, nutty and delicious. They need 1 Bowl, some almond flour, creamy tahini and sticky-sweet dates for amazing flavors and textures The black sesame is a beautiful addition to cookies, adding a great nutty flavor and crunch. Black sesame is trending, so I decided to use it in these fabulous cookies. I use my almond flour cookie dough that you all know I love, because you don’t need any extra bowls, any whipping up of butter and sugar and all of that. No extra equipment, and they come together in about 15 minutes. One of…

Welcome to another month of Cook With Sam Club! 💛 I polled you and asked what recipe should be June’s challenge and everyone voted: Vegan BBQ Sheet Pan Dinner. And I am so excited about it!! It’s smoky, hearty, and everything cooks together on one pan. BBQ tofu bites, crispy potatoes, and a rainbow of roasted veggies all glazed in sticky, caramelized BBQ sauce. It’s the kind of meal that feels like summer on a plate. 🌽🫑 Whether you’re firing up the oven for a weeknight dinner, doing some summer meal prep, or just craving those smoky BBQ vibes without…

You’ll love this comforting one-pan chicken orzo recipe, prepared Greek-style! Chicken thighs and orzo bake together in a flavorful mixture with garlic, bell peppers, and tomato. Easy and satisfying! Photo Credits: Mark Beahm Greek-inspired Chicken Orzo is a Family Favorite! Chicken dinners are always a hit at my house. This chicken orzo recipe is one of my girls’ favorites!  As a busy home cook and working mom, I’m always up for healthy one-pot dinners. Cooking chicken with a grain or pasta in the same pot is a recipe for success. You keep in all the flavor and have fewer dishes…

Potatoes are one of those versatile vegetables that seem to regularly make their way onto every dinner table. Creamy potato soup is a cold weather classic, but it can feel too heavy for hotter summer months. Dill potato salad with dill pickles though is the perfect summer side dish. The Humble (White) Potato I’ll admit that I haven’t created a ton of recipes with potatoes. I more recently started eating them after sticking mostly with sweet potatoes while I was healing from autoimmune disease. Even though they don’t always get much love, regular potatoes actually have some impressive nutrition.  The…

As if we didn’t need more reasons to visit Metsi’s in the Short North, they’ve just launched a new spring and summer drink menu that features five takes on the Aperol spritz! Available all summer long, the menu gives you five different approaches to the beverage, from the more classic Sogno that’s augmented with grapefruit, to the spicy and margarita-adjacent Watermelon Fresno, to the shot-and-a-beer Spaghet. Here they are in order: Sogno Hugo Strawberry Basil Watermelon Fresno Spaghet The Sogno is great if you prefer a more classic style of the spritz. The Hugo is clean and refreshing; I enjoyed…

Key Takeaways Weight loss includes losing water, muscle, and fat, and not just body fat. Fat loss focuses specifically on reducing excess body fat while preserving lean muscle. Sustainable fat loss supports better energy, strength, metabolism, and long-term health outcomes. A physician-guided approach can help improve fat loss while protecting muscle mass and preventing rebound weight gain. When most people begin a health journey, they focus on one number: the number on the scale. But medically speaking, there is a major difference between weight loss and fat loss, and understanding that difference can completely change how you approach your goals.…

It only takes about 20 minutes to prepare this pistachio-crusted salmon. The crushed nut coating is a flavorful way to upgrade this easy salmon recipe for a stunning, but simple, weeknight dinner. Photo Credits: Mark Beahm A Naturally Gluten-Free Crusted Salmon Upgrade A blend of chopped pistachios, lemon, Dijon mustard, garlic, cumin, and honey adds irresistible flavor to this salmon recipe, plus the satisfying gluten-free crunch and textural interest I’m looking for. Pistachios and salmon may not seem like an intuitive pairing at first. But pistachios have a buttery, woody flavor that matches salmon’s richness. Best of all, while it…

It is the dawn of a new year, and living healthy daily should be among your major goals. Living healthy daily is the surest way to secure a healthy life, presently and in the future. Maintaining good health is an ongoing process that requires a combination of proper diet, exercise, and self-care. While it can be challenging to fit healthy habits into a busy schedule, the benefits are well worth it. In this article, we will explore a list of practical and easy-to-follow health tips that you can incorporate into your daily routine to improve your overall well-being.  10 Health…

his Is your hair falling more than usual? Before you blame your shampoo or your genes, check your plate. Hair is one of the first places your body signals a nutritional gap — and for millions of Indian women, the root cause of hair loss, thinning, and premature greying is sitting right inside their kitchen (or rather, missing from it). Read on to know about Nutritional deficiencies and hair loss. Here is what the science says about the most common nutritional deficiencies affecting hair — and the Indian foods that fix them naturally.Why Nutrition Matters for HairEvery single hair follicle…

Looking for an easy way to add bold flavor to your meals without extra sugar? These easy sugar-free quick pickled vegetables are crisp, tangy, colorful, and ready in as little as 30 minutes. Unlike traditional pickling recipes that often contain added sugar, this simple refrigerator pickle recipe relies on vinegar, fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices to create delicious flavor with no sweeteners needed. Quick Pickle Vegetables Whether you’re making quick pickled red onions, pickled cucumbers, green beans, cauliflower, radishes, or a colorful mix of fresh veggies, this quick pickle brine is one of the easiest ways to preserve vegetables and add a burst of flavor…