Since then, we’ve tested and perfected 5 versatile marinades. Use these healthy homemade marinades to give flavor to all kids of different types and cuts of meat. Why make your own homemade marinades? Making your own marinades at home is one of the easiest ways to add unique flavor to your cooking. But why should you DIY instead of buying the pre-packaged bottles and mixes? Also, you can avoid some of these common, highly processed ingredients and additives found in pre-packaged marinades....

Making This Vodka Lemonade Recipe You only need 5 simple ingredients for this tasty drink! Here’s what you’ll need: Vodka – Your preferred brand. Omit for a mocktail option, the drink is still great.Pomegranate juice – Gives the drink the pink color. You can sub cranberry juice if that’s preferred.Sparkling water – We prefer sugar-free. You can use plain sparkling or lemon flavored.Pure lemon juice – Santa Cruz brand has bottled lemon juice or just squeeze 1/2 of a lemon into the drink....

How to make air fried buffalo cauliflower A simple recipe with only a few easy steps! Here’s what you do: You’ll be popping these little crispy bites into your mouth in no time! But why buffalo cauliflower bites? I’ll admit, when I first thought of doing this recipe I was a little skeptical. I love buffalo wings, but could you really get any satisfaction out of eating buffalo cauliflower? It turns out – yes you can!...

Ready In 20 Minutes We often strive for 30 minute meals and were real pleased when this one came in WAY under! You’ll have this easy curry beef recipe on the table in just 20 minutes! Seriously, it might be one of the easiest recipes EVER! Just make sure your white or cauli rice is ready to go so you’re just assembling your bowls when the beef is done. Cauliflower Rice, Rice Or Quinoa If you are making this easy curry beef bowls recipe as a Whole30 meal, make sure you use cauliflower rice rather than rice or quinoa....

Looking for some more fries? Check out these baked jicama fries, plantain fries or grilled sweet potato fries! How to Cut the Butternut Squash Ok, I’m not going to lie, this is the hardest part. Butternut squash is somewhat of an odd shape, and a little bit more challenging to manage than regular or sweet potatoes. Here’s how you’ll do it: A Simple Fry Seasoning Here’s all you’ll need for this simple yet delicious seasoning:...

No eggs, nuts or refined sugar We love this edible cookie dough recipe because it’s super easy to make, and it’s healthier than the average edible cookie dough. Of course, there are no eggs and that makes it edible and no bake. Then, we used cassava flour to keep it nut-free and pure maple syrup to ditch refined sugars. The magic comes from the coconut butter though. It makes the texture just right and adds this buttery flavor without any added dairy....

Disclaimer: We partnered with Bob’s Red Mill to bring you this post. We only work with companies and brands we truly believe in and use ourselves. Therefore, all opinions and recipes are entirely our own. Thank you for supporting The Real Simple Good Life and our partners. Ingredients for the best gluten free and vegan oatmeal cookies These healthy oatmeal raisin cookies are easy to make and use basic pantry staples that you probably already have in your gluten free kitchen....

Disclaimer: We partnered with Bob’s Red Mill to bring you this post. We only work with companies and brands we truly believe in and use ourselves. Therefore, all opinions and recipes are entirely our own. Thank you for supporting The Real Simple Good Life and our partners. A gluten and grain free flatbread mix We were so excited when Bob’s Red Mill introduced their new Grain Free Flatbread Mix! It’s got all the regular flours we use, but in the exact right measurements with no guesswork....

But why does this even matter? All of the things running around in your mind that you “want” to do equal what I call mental weight. Mental weight is hard to notice because it doesn’t physically show itself like 10 extra pounds gained over Thanksgiving and Christmas. Mental weight is mostly silent, but you can feel it if you know what to look for. An example of mental weight Have you ever put off a project for months (or even years) because you thought it was going to be terribly hard and time-consuming, only to realize it wasn’t that bad after you actually started it?...

How to make cauliflower rice at home You can buy bagged, pre-riced (fresh and frozen) cauliflower rice at a lot of grocery stores. That’s fine, but we prefer to make our own from a fresh head of cauliflower. It only takes a few minutes! First, cut off the green outer edges of the cauliflower. Cut the florets into chunks or break them into smaller pieces with your hands (you can include some of the stem)Place the chunks into a food processor (you’ll likely need to do two separate batches)Pulse into a “rice” like consistency (don’t overprocess, it will get mushy)...

Instant Pot Or Slow Cooker We love the Instant Pot because it shaves off some cooking time which is always a plus, but if you have time to just get these Instant Pot Short Ribs going in your Slow Cooker in the morning before you go about your day, it’s also a great option! Either way, we’ve got you covered with cooking instructions for both! The Sauce The sauce that goes in with the short ribs is what gives them a special, savory and umami flavor....

this recipe Bacon, Beef + Italian Sausage Bacon, ground beef, and Italian sausage make this recipe so dang tasty. A clean Italian sausage can be a tougher item to find though, and we’ve done our best to find a clean and readily available one. We use Isernio’s spicy Italian sausage, which we purchase regularly at Trader Joe’s. You can use their store locator to find a location that sells it near you....

Disclaimer: We partnered with Bob’s Red Mill to bring you this post. We only work with companies and brands we truly believe in and use ourselves. Therefore, all opinions and recipes are entirely our own. Thank you for supporting The Real Simple Good Life and our partners. These muffins look loaded – What’s in them? Morning glory muffins are typically loaded full of dried and fresh fruits, carrots, nuts, seeds, spices and really anything else that sounds good....

Can I use any nut butter in these snack bars? Yes, you can substitute another nut butter in place of peanut butter. We’ve made them with almond butter and sunflower butter, and they’re great either way! Peanut butter isn’t Paleo, since peanuts are a legume, so make sure to go with another option if you’re strict Paleo. Why do you use macadamia nuts in these peanut butter bars? We love macadamia nuts for a higher fat, lower carb snack option....

After 3+ years of use, we can confidently say that the Instant Pot Duo is our favorite kitchen appliance. Product Description: The Instant Pot Duo™ 6 quart 7-In-1 multi-use electric pressure cooker does a little bit of everything and prepares dishes up to 70% faster to support your busy lifestyle. Brand: Instant Pot There’s a reason the Instant Pot Duo™ is a bestseller. With a short learning curve it’s easy to use, versatile and saves you time in the kitchen....

Plantains Have you tried plantains before? Do you use them in casseroles, eat them with breakfast, or as a side dish? They can be on the sweeter side or the more starchy side, depending on how ripe they are. Green plantains will be much more starchy. However, the sweeter ones, which are yellow or browned, turn out well, too. They just pack a little different flavor punch. We like riper plantains for this plantain casserole....

How do you make soup feel hearty? I’m a soup lover – like all the soups are my jam, but Justin really only loves a good, hearty soup. It’s got to be pretty loaded and substantial for him to feel like it’s a complete meal. So, for this chicken fajita soup, I added lots of bell peppers, fire roasted tomatoes, green chiles, onion and a decent amount of chicken. Then, to take it to the next level, I threw in some cauliflower rice to make it feel even more filling and complete....

Making stuffed peppers keto Making low-carb recipes can be a challenge, so here are a few things we did to make sure these stuffed peppers were keto-friendly: We ditched the taco seasoning packet with added fillers and carbs and made our own keto taco seasoning.Swapped out white rice for cauliflower rice.Only used 1/2 of a small onion.Added in some olives for extra healthy fats.Topped with some melty cheese! Looking for more low carb recipes?...

Putting this together is really easy and just starts with the chicken carcass and whatever veggies you have on hand to help flavor the stock. I used celery, carrots, garlic, onion and some fresh herbs. Next, just throw everything in a large stockpot, fill it with water to cover everything, and bring it to a boil. Simmer for at least an hour or as long as you want to break down the chicken and soak up all of the flavor....

The Coffee Curse (Or Addiction) I have cut coffee out, added it back in, and taken it back out a few times now. Currently, I am not drinking coffee, but I do love it. I love the taste, the smell, the warm beverage in my hand. It’s a ritualistic thing, and I suspect at some point I will drink coffee again. However, I started playing with matcha, and I created this pistachio matcha milk that can be a hot or cold beverage....