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I usually prefer Instant Khaman Dhokla for breakfast or as a quick evening snack. When I want something quick & easy and also different, Dhokla is always my go-to recipe. When I was a kid, my Mom often served Instant Khaman Dhokla at small parties and get-togethers. I have tried making Dhokla from scratch using my Mom’s Pro tips and those tips really make a difference. This is a steamed savory cake so you can either make it in a stove-top steamer or using the Steam setting of an Instant Pot....

Published 2/22/2024 There are so many ways to enjoy oatmeal (overnight, stovetop, slow cooker, and Instant Pot), but nothing is faster than using instant oats! It takes no more than 2 minutes to make the perfect bowl of instant oatmeal in the microwave! Quaker instant oatmeal packets are such a nostalgic breakfast for me. I remember waking up in high school and dumping out a bag into a bowl, adding water, and microwaving it for a quick and flavorful breakfast before school....

Published 10/3/2021 We are huge fans of making soup in the Instant Pot because it’s so fast! This Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup is made in a fraction of the amount of time that it takes to make Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup, but it’s equally as good. Seriously there’s nothing better than serving your family warm, flavorful bowls of chicken noodle soup. It soothes the soul, is filling, and provides your family with a balanced meal of protein, veggies, and carbohydrates....

Published 12/19/2022 We Love Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats We are big fans of oatmeal here at Fit Foodie Finds. Some of our all-time favorite and most popular recipes on FFF are our peanut butter banana overnight oats or our crock-pot maple cinnamon steel cut oats. We just love the endless combinations of toppings, mix-ins, and varieties of oats! We especially love steel cut oats because of its glorious texture and the nutrition that it packs in....

Published 7/19/2023 • Updated 3/17/2024 This 5-ingredient pork chop marinade will infuse your pork chops with sweet, salty, and garlicky goodness. This pork chop marinade is sweet from brown sugar, salty from soy sauce, and savory from Worcestershire sauce. It’s all pulled together with a little citrus and garlic to make this one delicious pork chop marinade. I love that this pork chop marinade not only infuses flavor into pork chops, but it really helps tenderize them, too....

This light & fresh salad is perfect for summertime when you don’t feel like making anything. I always keep my refrigerator filled with these garden veggies. So whenever it’s time, I just pop them out and enjoy this delicious salad, hot or cold. The post contains Helpful Tips & Tricks for making Lemon Orzo Salad. 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....

Did you know that mac and cheese doesn’t need to be cream, butter, nor copious amounts of cheese laden to be absolutely luscious and craveable? Lighter Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese is proof! There’s just 2 Tablespoons of butter in the entire recipe, and I use Greek yogurt to both thicken the sauce and give it a tang that pairs so well with spicy buffalo wing sauce. A modest amount of freshly shredded cheddar cheese gives the dish decadence, and a secret, cheesy ingredient provides a whole other level of deliciousness....

Published 1/29/2023 Easy Nut and Coconut Bars Skip the store-bought granola bars and make these crunch nut and coconut bars. They have a fun texture and are a great snack to keep in the freezer all week. Not only are these bars tasty, but they are packed with fiber! Featured Ingredients These nut and coconut bars are made with various grains, nuts, and chocolate chips. Below are the featured ingredients....

Published 4/5/2024 And the best part? It’s all done in under 35 minutes. Talk about a perfect weeknight dinner recipe. Whoever decided that soup is only for the cold and dark winter months hasn’t tried this bright and colorful lemon tortellini soup with English peas! It’s — dare I say — the spring-iest soup we’ve ever created 🤩 I love love love the contrast of fresh lemon with nourishing and rich broth and veggies + the addition of tortellini makes it a ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ dish according to my toddler....

Published 9/25/2023 What do you get when you mix the fall flavors of the famous pumpkin spice latte with the favorite holiday spices of spicy molasses cookies? Pumpkin ginger molasses cookies, that’s what! It’s a medley of flavors that just can’t be beat. To make them, just mix your cookie dough in a stand mixer, let them chill in the fridge, and then roll ’em in turbinado sugar before sticking them in the oven to bake....

Ram Ladoo are very popular among street food lovers in Delhi. These hot fritters are served over cold radish salad and paired with some green chutney. They are basically a dried version of Dahi Bhalla / Dahi Wada. Although I have spent most of my childhood in Delhi, I have never eaten them. Recently my husband asked me to make them at home. So after some attempts & different variations, I finally came up with the recipe we like the most....

Published 8/4/2023 This is an old Fit Foodie recipe that has been re-vamped and given new life. Our favorite part of this salad is the chicken that is dusted in nori, sesame seeds, and flour. It is absolutely delightful. Especially, paired with veggies and toasted ramen noodles. If there is one thing we really do right, it’s chicken salad. Our sriracha chicken salad and bacon wrapped chicken salad are top salad recipes and we are excited to add this updated recipe to the list....

Published 12/19/2020 Ultimate Comfort Meal? Slow Cooker Beef Stew WE’RE SERIOUS. This slow cooker beef stew recipe is everything you’ve ever dreamed of all wrapped up in a comforting cozy cold weather meal and tied with a bow. This stew is packed with veggies, the most savory and delicious seasonings and gravy, and obviously can’t forget the hero of the show: fall apart beef! Best Beef for Beef Stew How do you choose the best beef for slow cooker beef stew?...

Published 10/2/2021 • Updated 7/18/2023 Our slow cooker pulled pork recipe is made with a delicious pork dry rub and bbq sauce and then is slow-cooked for hours in your crockpot! Keep This Slow Cooker Pulled Pork in Your Back Pocket I think we should rename this post to Back Pocket Slow Cooker Pulled Pork. It’s a recipe that everyone should truly keep in their back pocket for busy nights....

Pumpkin treats are back at Starbucks for the season, and I am THIS excited about it! I’ll admit that I tend to get irrationally irritated at the sight of unseasonably early Halloween decorations, costumes, and candy out in stores (which doesn’t even make sense because fun-sized Snickers are my favorite) but fall-inspired pumpkin drinks, breads, and baked goods? Can’t come soon enough. Especially Pumpkin Scones from Starbucks. Dense and not too sweet, the cinnamon and nutmeg-spiced pumpkin-flavored treats coated in a thick layer of glaze with a spiced drizzle on top are the epitome of fall deliciousness....

Recently a reader emailed to share they weren’t much of a griller and asked if I had any stovetop steak recipes. I did the finger interlace thing where you flip your hands around and crack your knuckles then wiggled my fingers before I began my reply. That is to say, YES, I do have several pan-seared and pan-roasted steak recipes, and my Steak Salad with Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette is one of the very best....

Raise your hand if you’re in a side dish rut! Unlike my current hair rut (another day another ponytail,) wardrobe rut (all black every day) and music rut (one word: MOANA #tellmeyouhavekids,) a side dish rut is a simple one to get out of. If you’re like me and have entrees planned out for the week but find yourself toe tapping in front of the refrigerator every night trying to decide what to serve with them, try THESE » Sweet Chili Roasted Brussels Sprouts!...

Published 6/20/2023 Perfect Grilled Flank Steak If you are a steak person, then you must try our grilled flank steak recipe! Flank steak can get a bad wrap because it’s an affordable cut of beef and can sometimes be a bit tough if you don’t cook it correctly. We love flank steak here on Fit Foodie Finds because we know how to prepare and cook it to make it taste amazing....

I have a fresh and healthy recipe to share with you today – Tequilia-Lime Shrimp and Quinoa Salad. This recipe is a frankenstein combination of a million recipes here on IGE…ok four. But still! Cooked quinoa tossed with black beans, sweet corn, cilantro, and red onion resembles my Best-Ever Southwestern Black Bean Dip but the Chili Lime Vinaigrette that’s drizzled on top is from my Grilled Corn Orzo Salad. Fresh Margarita Chicken-inspired tequila and lime-spiked shrimp is the punctuation on top and the whole thing more than resembles my Superfood Salad, which was a total accident....

I was reminiscing about the blogging days of yesteryear this week, including how IGE got started. NINE (!) years ago I was a newlyish-married 20-something with a job that was nice and paid the bills, but wasn’t super fulfilling. Around the same time, blogging started to become a “thing” and I found that being able to peek into other women’s lives who were around my same age and stage in life to be fascinating (I sound like a creep, but hopefully you know what I mean....