Your Homemade Movie Theater Popcorn Is Missing This Ingredient

Avocado_studio/Shutterstock Loaded with fiber and surprisingly low in calories, popcorn is the ultimate comfort snack, whether you’re settling in for an episode of your favorite show at home or heading to the movie theater. Light, salty, and irresistibly crisp and crunchy, it’s the kind of treat that keeps you reaching for more, no matter how hard you try to stop. Yet somehow, no matter how much you spend on the hands-down best microwave popcorn brands on the store shelves, or how many tricks you try out to nail the taste at home, … Read more

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Beef Pho My Way – Leels Cooks

I LOVE PHO, pho bo tai more specifically which is pho with thinly sliced rare beef that cooks perfectly in the hot broth, but I’ll take any I can get my hands on. Really I love all asian noodle soups, ramen also has a special place in my heart (and my weekly meal planning) but there’s just something about the lightness of pho. It’s beautifully spiced, satisfying but also doesn’t leave you feeling heavy afterward. The perfect meal, really. Unfortunately, I moved away from a west coast city with a large asian population to the South. North Carolina hasn’t had … Read more

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Why Powdered Milk Deserves A Spot In Your Pantry (And How To Use It)

WS-Studio/Shutterstock Although it may seem a little anachronistic in the era of quality non-dairy substitutes and the best plant-based milks, the real deal cow’s milk is still king when it comes to flavor and usability. Dairy milk contains certain volatile and non-volatile compounds that are still preferred by most taste buds. As far as flavor preference, it could just be historical; many of us were raised on cow’s milk, after all. While alternative milks or additives may undermine the classic milk in years to come, for most uses, cow’s milk still works … Read more

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Butternut, Lentil and Quinoa Chili – Leels Cooks

Inspired by Savory Tooth and still trying to find more quality plant based recipes, I threw together a pretty glorious vegetarian/vegan chili last night. Hearty, savory and supremely satisfying, I will definitely make this again and again.   What you need: 2 cups peeled and diced butternut, about 1/2 inch cubes 2-3 garlic cloves, minced 1 small onion or shallot, diced 1 medium carrot, diced 1 medium celery stalk, diced 2 cups mushrooms, diced 2 tbsp chili spice (I use mild) 2 tbsp cumin 1 bay leaf pinch cayenne pepper (more if you like it spicy!) 1 15oz can of … Read more

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Store-Bought Egg Roll Wrappers Are The Key For Easy Homemade Pizza Rolls

Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock Pizza at home, even the frozen stuff, can be pretty tasty. You can elevate frozen pizzas with some budget-friendly hacks, although there are some frozen pizzas you should avoid at the grocery store. You can brush garlic butter on frozen crust to up the flavor, when you have a little time to design a full homemade pizza, but not the time for watching the dough rise for hours. Pizza rolls, on the other hand, make a tasty handheld snack that can be easily grabbed and munched one at a time. … Read more

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Banana Oat Breakfast Cookies (Vegan & Gluten Free) – Leels Cooks

Lately I’ve been looking for and testing out a few recipes for easy grab and go breakfasts that of course have to be somewhat healthy. From banana bread made with stevia, to a failed chia/quinoa granola bar, to these! This recipe is actually unintentionally vegan because I didn’t have any honey and used agave instead, but it works either way! Like a lot of the granola related recipes I have they are endlessly customizable. Use your favourite nut butter and dried fruit/nuts. Check out my granola and granola bars if you’re curious! What you need: 1 cup nut butter (I … Read more

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Why You Should Try The Viral ‘Balkan’ Breakfast

Istetiana/Getty Images Raised on buttermilk pancakes, sugary cereals, or bacon and eggs, Americans typically aren’t accustomed to eating vegetable-rich breakfasts. Though we’ve begun incorporating healthier options like avocado toast and matcha overnight oats, we’re still a long way from starting the day with a variety of fresh, raw vegetables eaten with a little bread and cheese as seen in the viral Balkan breakfast videos on TikTok. While it may not resemble a typical American breakfast, this smorgasbord-style meal offers up an assortment of different flavors packed with a bounty of vitamins and … Read more

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Update!

Hey everyone The winter break for me is over so it’s time to get back into proper blogging! We’ve been on a strict diet lately and I find I struggle to post interesting recipes when I’m kind of winging it/concentrating on macros, but I’ve got some great meals planned and I’m going to work them with the diet in mind! So if you like low calorie, healthy meals for two stay tuned! A side not, the lovely folks at Feedspot has our blog featured in their top 300! Go check them out and see all of the other lovely blogs … Read more

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The ‘Dime Test’ Improves Your Stand Mixer, Here’s How

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Caterina Trimarchi/Shutterstock For avid bakers, a stand mixer is absolutely worth the hype. Even though the KitchenAid Artisan Mini can set you back $300, and some pricier options, like the KitchenAid 7 Quart Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer, retail for almost $600, reviewers appreciate that these appliances are powerful and reliable. Although the stand mixer is beloved by many, as with any appliance, it’s not without some quirks and occasional frustrations. One complaint is that the attachment sometimes fails to reach the bottom of the bowl, … Read more

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Turkey Soup Dumplings – Xiao Long Bao – Leels Cooks

    We LOVE dumplings, and Xiao Long Bao especially. Just the perfect combination of tender wrapper, savoury filling and delicious “soup”. Combined with the kick of ginger and black vinegar for dipping, it’s basically heaven. We’ve been trying to make healthier choices, and while the pork version is delicious, turkey seems to work just fine, so we’re going with it! I’d like to preface that while I love these, I’m no pro at making them, but that’s the joy of this recipe. It’s easy, anyone can make them, and as long as they’re sealed enough to keep that glorious … Read more

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