Published 8/17/2023 Use this homemade BBQ sauce with our Grilled BBQ Chicken Bowls or BBQ Chicken Breast or even our Honey Maple BBQ Sweet Potato Wedges. We’ll walk you through the steps, and you’ll be on your way. Does it get any better? Ingredients You Need for Homemade BBQ Sauce Tomato sauce Grated white onion Grated garlic Worcestershire Ketchup Molasses Dark brown sugar Chili powder Paprika Salt & pepper Butter Apple cider vinegar...
Published 9/2/2022 • Updated 9/9/2022 Perfect Homemade Croutons Recipe Is there anything better than a giant garden salad topped with croutons and your favorite salad dressing? Get ready for seriously the best croutons recipe because you’ll never want to buy storebought again. This recipe is pan-fried instead of baked and uses a French baguette so that your croutons come out crunchy and chewy at the same time. Did I mention they are seasoned to a tee making them perfectly salty, savory, and so delicious with every bite?...
Recently I started doing more of baking while at home. And to my surprise, my son (a 4-year old) started helping me. And making pizza is our favorite thing to do. Earlier we used to make Bread Pizza. But recently I’ve been trying different techniques to make pizza base using different proportions, and I have finally mastered the dough that we like the most. We are recently sticking to a healthy diet....
Published 12/22/2022 • Updated 3/24/2024 This homemade poppy seed dressing is an ode to that Bob’s produce dressing and to Courtney’s Mom, Mary.❤️ Today we’re showing you how to make this healthy salad dressing recipe in under 10 minutes. Cuz why wouldn’t you want to top your kale salad or strawberry spinach salad with this goodness? Homemade Poppy Seed Dressing This healthy poppy seed dressing is a combination of a vinaigrette and a creamy dressing....
Published 10/23/2023 • Updated 1/23/2024 To get straight to the point –> the easiest and most foolproof method to make oatmeal is on the stovetop. The ratio is 1 cup liquid to 2 cups rolled oats. Simply bring it to a boil over high heat and then reduce to low and let simmer for 3-5 minutes until thick. 9 days out of 10, I’m making oatmeal for breakfast. Some may call it an addition, but I call it a lifestyle 😛 Oatmeal is a quick and easy, 100% whole grain breakfast....
Published 9/22/2021 • Updated 11/13/2023 If you love the flavor of butternut squash but don’t love prepping it, this Instant Pot butternut squash soup is for you! Simply quarter the squash (no peeling required) and let the Instant Pot do the work. Puree it all in the same pot for easy cleanup, too. This cozy butternut squash soup is slightly sweet and savory at the same time. It’s thicker than broth-y soup, but the flavor is squash-intense and so delicious....
We eat burgers at least once a week because they’re delicious and also because they’re kind of brainless and some days it feels like brain cells are in short supply by dinnertime? Anyway, I typically cook beef burgers but, looking to switch things up, I recently whipped up Italian Sausage and Peppers Burgers, and they are to die for! Cheeseburgers meet Italian sausage and peppers is the mashup you never knew you needed until now....
Alternatively titled, “The One with the New Lunchtime Obsession.“ I don’t know about you but anytime I hear the name “Jennifer Aniston” followed by pretty much anything else, I’m in. If it works for Jennifer Aniston, it works for me! That said, I recently stumbled upon a dish that Jen once described as her “perfect salad” and I couldn’t resist making it the very same day. Ding, ding, ding – we had a winner!...
I’m always on a lookout to try new rice recipes. And because kimchi fried rice uses kimchi in it, so I was eager to try it. The best flavor of the recipe comes from Kimchi obviously. But I do add some other ingredients to make the dish more flavorful. I enjoy eating fried rice a lot. It goes really well with Gobhi Manchurian, Teriyaki Cauliflower, Manchurian, Kung Pao Cauliflower, and such dishes....
Published 10/30/2023 Repurpose leftover Thanksgiving turkey with this recipe for leftover turkey soup! If you’re tired of leftover turkey sandwiches (we are!), this soup is for you. Made in the Instant Pot with hearty farro, plenty of veggies, and leftover turkey, this soup comes together quickly and easily. No waiting forever for the farro to cook! What You Need for Leftover Turkey Soup The star of this soup is leftover Thanksgiving turkey, of course!...
We’re in serious “April showers bring May flowers” mode over here. I was waiting to pick up my kids at school the other day and a fellow Mom, who is new to the state, asked me — “is it always like this here??” That said, soggy, grey, and blustery has been the weather du jour for the better part of the month and we’re all not so patiently waiting for the sun to start shining again!...
Published 11/5/2019 • Updated 11/5/2024 Meatballs are the ultimate holiday or party appetizer (especially here in the midwest!). We’ve tested countless meatball appetizer recipes and we can confidently say these are the best beef meatballs we’ve ever tried (though our Italian meatballs are a close second). Made with fresh rosemary and thyme and a balsamic vinegar reduction, each meatball is incredibly savory and a little sweet. Ready in under 30 minutes on the stovetop, this is a must-make meatball appetizer this season!...
Published 9/6/2023 We’re big fans of chili recipes and Instant Pot recipes here at Fit Foodie Finds and this recipe for Instant Pot chili combines both for one epic meal. This 100% plant-based chili is just as flavorful as our classic chili recipe and cooks in the Instant Pot in just 7 minutes. Featuring lentils, veggies, and 3 kinds of beans, this Instant Pot chili is a must-make. It’s a high protein, high fiber, naturally vegan, and gluten free meal that hits the spot on a cool day!...
This past week has been the epitome of relaxation. Normally our trips to visit Ben’s parents in DC are go-go-go (which, as an eternal sight-seer, I adore) but 3 out of our 5 days there were spent hanging around the house with the family, sipping hot chocolate by the fire, and reading my brains out (I’ll fill you in on my favorite books on Friday!) You know what? It was NICE....
Published 12/6/2023 • Updated 11/5/2024 If you’re looking for a protein-packed sweet treat for the holidays, you’ve come to the right recipe. We’ve been making these protein buckeyes since the mid 2010’s and they get better and better every year. They’re essentially a version of our protein balls turned into a buckeye ball! You’re welcome. What do you need for protein buckeyes? Peanut butter Vanilla Protein powder Honey Chocolate Chips Coconut oil...
Published 1/31/2022 We love chicken recipes that you can meal prep in no time! After you make this one-pot Moroccan chicken, try one of our best chicken casserole recipes or our delicious chicken noodle soup recipe. Favorite Morrocan Chicken There is truly nothing better than a one-pot meal. Only 1 dirty pot? Yes, please. This One-Pot Morrocan Chicken features delicious seared Moroccan chicken thighs along with sweet potatoes, russet potatoes, and green olives....
Restaurants serve very minimal Paneer varieties, but Paneer Tikka Masala & Butter Paneer are always on the list. Paneer Tikka Masala is one of the popular options and is loved by many. This is a simple recipe; you’ll want to make it every weekend. However, If you’re going to make Paneer at home, do check out my recipe for Homemade Paneer. The post contains Helpful Tips & Tricks to make Paneer Tikka Masala Gravy....
Published 11/4/2022 Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Pumpkin Bread This isn’t your average bread pudding, it’s all the things you love about bread pudding, but uses pumpkin bread instead of brioche or sandwich bread! We wanted to get creative so you could make and serve a delicious dessert this holiday season that’s both homemade, approachable, and mouthwatering. So, make a loaf of our pumpkin bread or buy one at the store, and let’s get baking!...
Published 2/4/2021 • Updated 8/29/2022 To make blood orange margaritas, all you need is fresh blood orange juice, simple syrup, lime juice, and tequila! They will become your new happy hour favorite. Fav Blood Orange Margarita If you are a margarita lover like we are, then you’ve already made these frozen margaritas, grapefruit margaritas, and these skinny fit foodie margaritas and you are looking for a new margarita to mix up for the weekend!...
These shishito peppers taste great when a little charred. I earlier thought these Shishito Peppers are spicy in taste, so I never thought of trying them. But my husband accidentally got them from Trader Joe’s. And after trying them, I was totally addicted to these finger food. I just love making them quite often when it’s hot outside with a big glass of wine. I love them a little charred & love them grill or roast them....
