I’ve always been a fan of a great at-home bar. I strongly believe it’s a must-learn life skill to mix up classic cocktails, and as an avid host, it’s important to provide an array...
Looking back on Easter as a child, I remember how excited I was to dig through my Easter basket. Full of chocolate bunnies, malt ball Easter eggs, Peeps, golden coins, and my favorite Cadbury...
Lets be honest, salads can be boring. So I’m always trying to think outside of the box to come up with salad recipes that I’ll thoroughly enjoy, but are beyond easy to make. Enter...
Lets be honest, salads can be boring. So I’m always trying to think outside of the box to come up with salad recipes that I’ll thoroughly enjoy, but are beyond easy to make. Enter...
You know those nights when you want to eat something super easy, but don’t want to sacrifice taste? Those nights tend to creep up at the end of the week in the Rye household, when we’re winding down from the results of Sunday’s meal prep. But do not fret, I’ve perfected a simple, healthy and fresh broccoli salad recipe that always hits the spot.
No cooking or roasting is needed here; the raw broccoli and cauliflower retain their fresh-from-the-earth flavor (all pre-chopped if you caught this post). A sprinkle of unsalted peanuts, because by now you know I always need that crunch! You can use red or green onions , and I usually prefer the latter when making this broccoli salad at home. And dried cranberries give the salad a subtle sweetness, while offering an additional texture to each perfect bite. Lastly, an incredibly easy dressing ties it all together: red wine vinegar, Veganaise (or sub in mayonaise or miracle whip, whatever works) and a pinch of organic sugar.
This easy broccoli salad can be prepared in less than 15 minutes, and it serves as a great fresh side that’s anything but boring. And just an FYI…it tastes even better the next day. Enjoy! Truly, MKR
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Have you ever tasted fried chickpeas?! Crispy, crunchy, salty and spicy…all of my favorites together in an irresistible homemade snack. They’re beyond simple to make, and thanks to my new favorite kitchen gadget, they’re also not bad for you. Which may be a dangerous fact to share because if you’re like me, you won’t be able to stop eating them!
You probably remember me raving about my new air fryer on snapchat (username WaitingonMartha) and when I recently set out to make classic chicken wings for Super Bowl Sunday. The wings were such a hit, with none of that added guilt since the air fryer works with no oil (I know, I couldn’t believe it either).
With a focus on healthier eating at our house, I still find myself wanting that good salty crunch to snack on, and having an easy homemade snack like these spicy fried chickpeas (read: no preservatives!) is exactly what I need to satisfy the snack craving whenver it hits. That being said, I’d say making these homemade fried chickpeas was another successful run with the air fryer, though I’m still itching to delve deeper into my Air Fryer Cookbook to try more recipes soon, too. Tell me friends, are any of you as hooked on this magical kitchen gadget as I am?? Truly, MKR
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Matcha, the finely ground powder of green tea, is the star of today’s recipe, and a fast-new favorite ingredient of mine. I’m sure you’ve seen it around the web and your Pinterest feed like I have. With its vivid green color, strong aroma and high, grassy notes with a subtle, lingering sweetness, matcha has been served and prepared ceremoniously for centuries in China and Japan. And while I’ve had it loads of time while out and about I’ve never, until now, began making it at home. In fact, matcha tea has become part of my weekly routine in latte form in the morning or mid-afternoon, but you can see just how new it all is to me since I whisked it in my cup rather than the bowl.
Matcha got my attention when I caught wind of its world of beneficial effects on the body. As one of nature’s most powerful antioxidants, I knew it was widely known for its power to give us a little healthy energy boost. But thanks to Thrive Market, I recently learned that green tea can also help with cardiovascular problems, terminal illnesses and even bad breath!
But nutrition aside, perhaps my favorite part about making matcha tea is the ritual. The simple art of making the tea requires you to take your time; there is no “instant” in matcha tea. As opposed to regular tea where you steep the tea leaves in hot water, matcha tea requires a suspension of the powder in the hot water. You achieve this by whisking the loose powder with a chasen, or bamboo whisk, in a tea bowl known as a chawan. A sifter will help break apart any clumps in the tea powder as you use the chashaku to carefully scoop the powder into the chawan. If you’re like me, you’ll find these traditional parts of the process make the slow ritual of making matcha tea as relaxing as the drink is satisfying.
You can drink matcha tea both warm and cold, by itself or with accompaniments like almond milk, half & half and honey or agave sweetener. I prefer mine as a Matcha Tea Latte, thanks to Bon Appetit; enjoyed warm with a dash of almond milk, making the drink completely dairy-free. As you’ll see in the recipe below, there’s room for a little experimenting on what flavor and temperature you prefer to enjoy yours at home.
Lastly, upon my recent infatuation with all things matcha tea, I stumbled upon this great post that goes into further detail about the nutrition side of things, as well as the importance of storing your matcha tea carefully, as its sensitive to light and it’s actually quite delicate. Definitely worth a read as you welcome matcha tea into your daily and weekly routine. Truly, MKR
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