Ingredient Guides How Long Does Spaghetti Last In The Fridge? By Samira Kazan published June 03, 2024 Use my simple guide to discover how long spaghetti lasts in the fridge and how to store and reheat it so you can give your pasta night dinners a longer shelf life. It’s a real magic trick to get the perfect amount of pasta right every time, so there are always leftovers when I’m making spaghetti....

Recipes › DIYs How to Can Tomato Juice By Samira Kazan published March 08, 2024 How to can homemade tomato juice using a pressure cooker or water bath canner and a simple step-by-step guide. It doesn’t separate, is cost-effective, and locks in the tomatoes’ summer fresh flavor all year long! This tomato juice recipe for canning uses a heated method. It breaks down the fruit, releases as much juice as possible, and kills off harmful microorganisms to “pasteurize” the juice....

Ingredient Guides How to Eat and Store Radish Greens By Samira Kazan updated April 09, 2025 How to eat and store radish greens to avoid waste, complete with 3 easy radish greens recipes + other top serving suggestions! When it comes to reducing waste, I’m constantly learning and improving. I’ve learned how to properly organize my fridge and freezer to reduce waste. I also save vegetable scraps to make homemade vegetable stock ....

Recipes › DIYs How To Grow Wheatgrass At Home (with & without soil) By Samira Kazan updated August 24, 2020 This blog post covers not only how to grow wheatgrass at home with and without soil (which is ridiculously simple to do!), but also some of its suggested uses! My introduction to Wheatgrass was seeing it on a TV show growing up as the go-to for a morning ‘shot of health’....

Recipes › Drinks How to Juice Carrots (1-Ingredient Carrot Juice Recipe) By Samira Kazan updated March 21, 2022 How to make carrot juice in a blender or juicer for delicious, nutrient-packed homemade carrot juice. All you need are carrots for a sugar-free juice that can be consumed alone or as part of a mixed juice. Plus, this recipe is zero waste Рwith methods to use the remaining pulp and carrot tops!...

Recipes › DIYs How to Make Fried Onions (Crispy Onions/Birista) By Samira Kazan updated September 23, 2022 How to make fried onions (crispy onions/Birista) with just one ingredient and some oil (fried or air fryer crispy onions), perfect for topping a green bean casserole, soups, salads, grains, and more! Plus, these onion strings can be ready in as little as 10 minutes! Recently I seem to be spending a lot of time focusing on delicious garlicky DIYs and recipes (like roasted garlic , roasted garlic bread , and cheesy garlic bread )....

Pantry By Samira Kazan updated November 02, 2023 How to make oat flour in just minutes, with one ingredient and a food processor or blender. Gluten-free oat flour is perfect for adding to sweet and savory recipes! I’ve already shared several homemade DIYs for you, including Almond Flour and Chickpea Flour . Now, it’s the turn for Oat flour – a true pantry staple in my household and one I’ll never (ever) buy....

Recipes › Desserts Quick and Easy Blueberry Bread By Samira Kazan updated May 22, 2025 This super quick and easy blueberry bread is moist, fluffy, whips up in no time, and is bursting with fresh or frozen blueberries- perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert! Quick bread recipes like banana bread are already some of my favorite bakes. They are so quick and simple to prepare and can double up as breakfast or dessert....

Recipes › Snacks Savory Veggie Muffins By Samira Kazan published June 18, 2024 These deliciously appetizing, savory veggie muffins are loaded with vegetables and cheese. They are perfect for breakfast, a quick and healthy snack, and for taking on the go. My veggie muffins are a fun and delicious way to consume more vegetables. They are perfectly portioned, making them great for kids’ snacks, school lunches, and taking on the go for those with a busy lifestyle....

Pantry Simple Fig Jam Recipe (Fig Preserves – No Pectin) By Samira Kazan updated September 02, 2024 This 4-ingredient fig jam recipe (fig preserves) contains just fresh figs, lemon, sugar, and walnuts (optional), with no pectin but with several flavor variations! The results are perfect for spreading over bagels, toast, adding to grilled cheese, dolloping over pizza, and more! I’ve already shared strawberry jam , raspberry jam , and blackberry jam recipes with simple methods and minimal ingredients....

Recipes › Vegan Simple Indonesian Fried Tempeh (Tempe Goreng) By Samira Kazan updated November 28, 2023 This Indonesian fried tempeh dish (aka Tempe Goreng) combines tempeh slices with an aromatic combination of ingredients to simmer, then shallow fry until wonderfully fragrant and crispy! The resulting pan-fried tempeh is perfect for serving alongside rice, noodles, stir-fries, and more! Plus, this recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, and 100% naturally vegan! If you’re looking for the perfect accompaniment to my recently posted Indonesian coconut milk rice (nasi uduk), you’ve found it....

Condiments The Best Homemade Steak Marinade By Samira Kazan updated May 22, 2025 Tenderize and infuse steaks with mouth-wateringly delicious flavor with this best homemade steak marinade ! It’s savory, tangy, herby, bright, and produces steakhouse-quality results! Steak seasoning is great for transforming even “okay” steaks to the next level when I’m running low on time. But when there’s time for marinating, this easy steak marinade recipe does that tenfold while tenderizing tough cuts into perfectly juicy steaks....

Condiments The Best Roasted Red Pepper Sauce By Samira Kazan published March 11, 2024 This rich and creamy roasted red pepper sauce recipe is ready in under 30 minutes and is a great alternative to tomato-based sauces. Enjoy it as a pasta sauce, sauce for proteins, dip, drizzle, or spread. I love making pasta so for me it’s a “must” to have easy, flavorful pasta sauces ready to go any time I might need one....

Recipes › Sides The Easiest Corn Casserole By Samira Kazan updated August 12, 2024 This Paula Deen inspired corn casserole recipe needs just 6 ingredients (including a box of Jiffy corn muffin mix!) and minutes to prep before baking until crisp on the edges and tender in the middle. It’s a creamy, cheesy, comforting, crowd-pleasing side dish! This creamy corn casserole recipe is a super simple and delicious crowd-pleasing side dish you’ll want to pair with everything....

Seasonal › Fall What’s in Season – October Produce and Recipes By Samira Kazan published October 01, 2024 The weather’s cool and crisp, the colors have changed to a gorgeous red and gold – and October seasonal produce is all about hearty ingredients to warm you up from the inside. Fall time is a time to be cozy, a time to be warm. And that sentiment shouldn’t just apply to our throw blankets and sweaters....

Roundups 30+ Turmeric Recipes (To Eat and Drink) By Samira Kazan updated August 06, 2024 What is turmeric, why you should introduce it into your diet, and how to use turmeric root (fresh or dried) in 30+ turmeric recipes , including delicious drinks! There are certain ingredients I HAVE to have on hand at all times. In terms of spices, these include homemade ginger powder , garlic, and turmeric! With a long list of ways to enjoy turmeric in food and drinks (fresh or ground), this will quickly become a new kitchen favorite of yours!...

Recipes › Breakfast 50+ Breakfast Meal Prep Ideas on the Go By Samira Kazan updated January 17, 2024 50+ vegetarian and vegan breakfast meal prep ideas for your fridge and freezer to save you money, time, and stress on busy mornings! Breakfast is the main meal I see people taking for granted, either loading up on sugary cereals, sticking to coffee, or skipping it entirely. However, starting your day off with a nourishing, wholesome meal can help to set the standard for the entire day....

Recipes › DIYs Bone Broth (How to Make Beef Bone Broth) By Samira Kazan updated November 01, 2023 How to make beef bone broth (beef stock) by simmering bones with aromatic vegetables, herbs, and spices. It’s rich, silky, flavorful, and loaded with collagen, vitamins, and minerals – for soups, stews, sauces, or sipping on as an elixir! From the day I first made homemade beef broth , which quickly turned into making large quantities of homemade bone broth, I haven’t looked back (or touched a store-bought version again)....

Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Tenders in Air Fryer By Samira Kazan updated February 16, 2023 How to cook perfectly crispy frozen chicken tenders in an air fryer ! These air fryer frozen chicken tenders are juicy inside, crispy outside, and can be made from uncooked or pre-cooked frozen chicken strips – no need to thaw first! I just finished working on a recipe for homemade air fryer chicken tenders from scratch and realized this deserves its own post....

Seafood Grilled Tuna Steak By Samira Kazan published November 20, 2023 Seared to juicy perfection, this quick and easy grilled tuna steak makes for a delicious, high-protein alternative to meaty weekday dinners. Tender and packed with flavor, this grilled tuna steak recipe is an easy way to substitute an ordinary steak or piece of grilled chicken for something far more exciting. Packed with just as much goodness, it’s easy to prep and put together – with an extra boost of tangy flavor from my tuna steak marinade....