Author: Lily

Easy shrimp scampi without wine, add pasta, and you’ll have dinner in less than 30 minutes. A shrimp linguine recipe covered with lemon butter sauce that will make everyone lick their plates. Jump to: Shrimp Scampi Without Wine is Even Better While wine is a staple in scampi sauce, it’s definitely not a necessity for a great sauce. The main job of wine in scampi is to provide acidity that cuts through the butter and olive oil so the dish doesn’t feel heavy or greasy. Because lemon is actually more acidic than wine, you usually find that a no-wine scampi…

When stressed, anxious, burnt out or heartbroken, you will want to blow off steam to unwind and feel better. Most people resort to aggressive shouting, throwing objects, destroying objects, binge drinking, binge eating, doing drugs, or transferring aggression into an inanimate object. These are unhealthy ways to blow off steam. This article will provide you with some healthy ways to blow off steam in this article. Let’s get started! 10 Healthy Ways to Blow Off Steam Below are ten healthy ways you can relax and unwind. 1. Go to the gym One healthy way to blow off steam is to…

Soft and chewy Healthy Funfetti Cookie Bars that taste like birthday cake batter! Made healthier with whole wheat flour, less butter and zero refined sugar for the perfect lightened-up party dessert! It’s birthday week around here! 🥳 My daughter and I have birthdays just two days apart so I wanted to share something fun to celebrate. These Healthy Funfetti Cookie Bars are made with wholesome ingredients like whole wheat pastry flour, zero refined sugar and less butter than traditional cookie bars or using funfetti cake mix. The best part? These chewy funfetti cookie bars come together quickly using simple pantry…

I’ve been vegetarian for over a decade, and I still remember the subtle disappointment in people’s eyes when I mention eggs are on the menu for dinner. Like I’ve somehow taken the easy way out. As if eggs are what you grab when you can’t think of anything better. That mindset drives me up the wall. Eggs aren’t a consolation prize for vegetarians. They’re one of the most versatile, nutritious, and downright delicious ingredients in any kitchen. The problem isn’t the egg – it’s that most of us haven’t learned how to give them the starring role they deserve. After…

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Haydari is a much-loved meze enjoyed throughout my homeland, Türkiye (Turkey). It’s a delicious, thick, yogurt dip and the perfect addition to a mixed grill! Photo Credits: Ali Redmond Haydari (pronounced hai-dari) is one of my favorite dips and a must on the mezze table for us in Turkey. You’ll encounter variations in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East. A lovely combination of extra-thick strained yogurt with garlic and herbs, it’s tangy, punchy, and refreshing. Haydari differs from the Turkish Cacık as well as Greek tzatziki. Cacık is made with regular yogurt and includes finely chopped cucumbers, along with…

Oh, seasonal allergies. They truly can make life miserable. The good news is, there are things we can do! Many unnecessarily suffer from seasonal allergies when a few simple natural remedies can offer allergy relief, even without medicine.  According to the CDC, over 30% of the population deals with some kind of allergy. And over 25% have seasonal allergies specifically. Common triggers include pollen from grass and trees, dust mite fecal particles, animal dander, certain foods, air pollution, personal care products, or even insect bites. These triggers can lead to allergic reactions with a variety of symptoms, including a runny…

This air fryer baked potato recipe makes perfectly cooked potatoes with crispy, salted skin and a soft, fluffy inside. It is one of the easiest ways to make baked potatoes without turning on the oven. With just russet potatoes, olive oil, salt, and pepper, you can make a simple gluten-free side dish that works for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or a loaded baked potato night. The air fryer circulates hot air around the potatoes, helping the skins crisp while the inside becomes tender and fluffy. Add your favorite toppings and serve these as a side dish or turn them into…

I added my frozen strawberries to a blinder with the soymilk, vanilla, and agave; I gave it some pulse action along with one of your little dances. I wanted to see the beautiful bits of fruity red and disguise the chia so my husband would at least try it. Then I added the chia, stirred it up, let it sit for a while, gave it another mix, and then put the Cha-cha-cha Chia into serving dishes and into the refrigerator for our after-lunch dessert. The soft, chewy pearls of chia, along with the sweet bits of strawberry, was quite a…

Sautéed yellow squash prepared Mediterranean-style with sweet onions, bell peppers, garlic, and Eastern Mediterranean spices is the summer squash recipe of my dreams—colorful, vegetarian, gluten-free, ready in 25 minutes, and so good! Photo Credit: Loren Runion Mediterranean-Style Sautéed Yellow Squash You can’t find a more affordable, versatile vegetable than yellow squash, also known as summer squash. The tender skin and mild flavor make it an easy backdrop to the Mediterranean flavors I was raised on, and now I’m sharing them with you.We use summer squash a lot in Mediterranean recipes (both zucchini and yellow squash), so I think it’s fair…