Published 6/10/2024 Get it in real life at our food truck, Hodgepodge, at Forgotten Star Brewing Co. in Fridley, Minnesota. Get this Recipe at Hodgepodge If you haven’t heard, we opened a food truck at our favorite brewery in Minnesota this spring! Hodgepodge is a midwest mobile kitchen that’s brought to you in collaboration with our friends at Forgotten Star — it’s parked right outside the brewery in Fridley. Our menu is a Midwest-inspired, food-for-all kind of menu....

You can use these instructions for anything you want to cube, but I’ll show you how to do it with an apple: Peel your apple Cut the four quarters of the apple off the core. Take one of the quarters and slice it into 1/4 inch wide slices. Turn the quarter onto its side and make another 1/4 inch wide slice. Your quarter should now be cut into four, 1/4 inch wide “sticks”....

You can make Pav Bhaji the authentic way by first pressure cooking the veggies and later making the Masala and adding the boiled and mashed veggies. But this way, it is so time-consuming. That’s why I prefer to use Instant Pot to make pav bhaji. The post contains Helpful Tips & Tricks to make Instant Pot Pav Bhaji. But if you’re in a hurry, you can also click “Jump to Recipe’ under the Heading to go directly to the Recipe Card or click Recipe Card from the Table of Contents below....

You can hardly stand outside without immediately starting to drip sweat, which means zucchini season is here! #passtheantiperspirant #TMI? The Farmer’s Market is stocked with heaps of zucchini already, but our local grocery store also carries produce from growers all over the state so we can still support local farmers even if if a trip to the market isn’t in the cards on Saturday morning. I have a stockpile of zucchini recipes we enjoy weekly in the summertime (cannot wait to make this and these, especially!...

Published 12/10/2021 • Updated 6/15/2022 Easy Lasagna Roll Ups Sick and tired of classic lasagna? Mix things up and make these fun and easy lasagna roll-ups. Rather than layering all the ingredients together in a baking dish, you roll your lasagna filling into individual noodles. HOW FUN. All the Ingredients You Need Lasagna Noodles- we used regular old lasagna noodles for this recipe. There is no reason to buy the no boil noodles because the noodles need to be cooked to roll them....

Published 12/9/2019 • Updated 11/5/2024 The Best Winter Cookie Today was a great day in the Fit Foodie Kitchen. Why? Because we got to make these healthy hot cocoa cookies! These hot chocolate cookies are my all-time favorite healthy Christmas cookie because. Guess what? They don’t actually taste healthy! It’s the best when you make a cookie and they’re secretly healthy. Amiright? I’m a real stickler for nut-butter based cookies and these for sure fit the bill!...

This Palak Corn Recipe is made from spinach and corn, making the bland taste of spinach and sweet taste of corns very appetizing. It tastes best when accompanied with Makki ki Roti (Indian Corn Tortillas). As we know, spinach is loaded with nutrients, and hence it’s very healthy. And spinach, when combined with sweet corn, makes this dish healthy and delicious. This recipe is also amazing in flavor; even my little one loves it....

Published 2/17/2024 I love making this chewy peanut butter oatmeal bar recipe because it’s easy to meal prep as a convenient on-the-go breakfast bar or as a tasty yet nutritious school snack for the kiddos. It’s a simple no-bake recipe that you only need to freeze up for 20 minutes before enjoying. What’s In Peanut Butter Cup Oatmeal Bars To make these chocolate peanut butter oatmeal bars, you’re going to need all-natural, drippy peanut butter....

Life is short, so my advice is… Buy the shoes Take the trip Pick your battles Skip the commercials EAT THE PIZZA There is nothing like a slice of hot and cheesy pizza fresh outta the box (pepperoni and black olives, please!) but when you need a boost of vegetables in your day, shouldn’t they at least taste like pizza? Pizza Salad to the rescue! Salad that Tastes Like Pizza Salad that tastes like pizza is a salad I can get on board with....

Cool, right?! Ok, ok, this still beats that… ;) I. Love. California!!! I started smiling like a maniac when I felt that first whoosh of cool, NON-HUMID SoCal air hit me as I stepped off the plane and onto the jet bridge. Do you know how long it’s been since I’ve felt that? Ben and I hopped off the plane, cabbed it to our hotel and 10 minutes after checking in we were back on the streets....

Published 6/26/2023 Delicious Sushi Burrito Recipe Let’s make sushi burritos, friends! We’re big sushi fans over here, and love making our ahi tuna poke bowl, but these sushi burritos take sushi night up a notch with simple ingredients all rolled up into sushi nori for the ultimate handheld sushi experience. Looking for other burrito recipes? We got you. Start with our make-ahead freezer burritos or our shredded chicken burritos....

Published 3/1/2023 • Updated 3/19/2024 Why sous vide steak? When I tell you that using your sous vide to cook steak is the very best way, I am not joking. We use this method at my house every time we cook steak (– even before searing on the grill so that you can really manipulate the doneness. Set your water bath to an exact temperature to make sure the entire steak is perfectly cooked....

Published 1/20/2023 The BEST Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts I don’t know about you, but I get tired of the same old boring chicken recipes. However, this easy spinach stuffed chicken is anything BUT boring. It’s creamy, cheesy, full of flavor, and will reignite your faith in deliciously creative chicken dishes — trust me! Now, this dish may look like something that should be left to the pros, but it’s actually SUPER simple....

Published 8/26/2023 We love using fresh ingredients in our cocktails and this strawberry vodka lemonade recipe is no different. Each part of this drink is completely homemade – simply blend strawberries and strain through a sieve for the purée, make a honey simple syrup, and squeeze fresh lemons. Add vodka, ice, and enjoy! This sweet, tart, and refreshing spiked lemonade tastes like we bottled up all things spring and summer....

It has been so cold lately. And soups taste best in cold weather, don’t they? I’ve been making soups for dinner regularly since the winters started. Recently, I made Stuffed Pepper Soup. Everyone at home really enjoyed it. It has beautiful red color because of fire-roasted & diced tomatoes. An extra dash of color is provided by the veggies that I have added to the soup. This soup itself is very filling but you can s....

↑ What I’ve been eating a lot of over the past month. GREEN STUFF. Well, the post headline pretty much sums it up – I have gestational diabetes. Apparently the third pregnancy was not the charm for this ol’ gal! Sooo, YEAH. I have several reasons for writing this post. One, it felt like I was hiding something by not sharing. Two, my post on Living with Celiac Disease has been one of my most popular posts here on IGE because it’s real and, most importantly, helped people, which I hope to accomplish with this post....

Published 10/31/2023 When the temperature drops below 40ºF in Minnesota, it’s officially comfort food season. We’re talking soups, stews, chilis, and anything with noodles! This vegan mac and cheese always hits the spot on a cool day – it’s creamy, comforting, and quick to make. If you’re looking for an easy homemade vegan mac and cheese recipe, give this twist on classic mac and cheese a try. Vegan mac and cheese is one of our new favorite recipes and features a vegan cashew cheese sauce made with soaked cashews and nutritional yeast (the secret ingredient)....

This might not be the most lady like thing I’ve ever said, but sometimes the thought of eating another chicken breast for dinner makes me want to slap myself in the face. Ok, that might be bit dramatic but do you know what I mean? I don’t think I’m the only person who feels this way, either. A dietitian friend of mine recently confessed, “shhh, don’t tell anyone, but I can’t stand chicken breasts!...

Published 11/8/2022 • Updated 11/5/2024 The Best Apple Cider Cocktail We’re big fans of making festive cocktails for get-togethers, which is why we’re comin’ atcha with a festive and seasonal champagne cocktail. This apple cider mimosa is a twist on the classic mimosa. This cocktail is one part apple cider, one part champagne, and oh so delicious. Cheers! Looking to have a few other cocktail options for your next gathering?...

Published 5/11/2021 • Updated 10/18/2022 How to Make Avocado Eggs If there is one thing you do in the land of meal prep, learn how to bake eggs in the oven! Having baked eggs on hand during the week is a serious game-changer. You can have baked eggs on their own, on a salad, or as a side for any meal. They are just the best. These avocado baked eggs are are a delicious baked egg recipe with the added bonus of healthy fats!...