This soup is a meal in itself. I love the use of barley as opposed to pasta as it does not soak up too much liquid and remains firm to the bite. Making the broth requires a bit more time but is so worth it. SERVING SIZE Serves 8 INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup of pearl barley … More Chicken Soup with Barley, Butternut Squash and Leeks
I had stopped updating my site in June when work got super busy but seeing how many requests I received for my biscotti recipe motivated to revisit EffortlesslyChuck.com This recipe is originally from Josee DiStasio and I made a few adjustments to it to amp up the flavor. The recipe calls for Black Olive Caviar … More Parmesan Black Olives Biscotti
This recipe is the epitome of effortless baking. One bowl and a couple measuring tools are all what you need. It’s inspired by a cookbook from Quebec teaching busy parents how to plan ahead for healthy and cost effective meals. I would loosely translate it to “Savvy Families – Busy Parents”. SERVING SIZE 12 Muffins … More Effortlessly Healthy Muffins
Turkey meatballs can be bland but in this recipe they come to life with a hint of sweetness and lots of fire! SERVING SIZE Serves 4 INGREDIENTS Meatballs 1 lb of ground turkey 3 green onions, finely chopped 2 tbsp of finely chopped cilantro 1 egg, lightly beaten 2 tbsp of hot sauce (I use … More Spicy Asian Turkey Meatballs
One upside of giving up Meal Planning is how I became more spontaneous in my cooking. Whipping up dinner with whatever I have on hand became a fun nightly challenge. I came up with this Stuffed Butternut Squash recipe by thinking about my favorite stuffing recipe. Hope you enjoy! SERVING SIZE Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 1 … More Stuffed Butternut Squash
This is by far one of my favorite go-to dressing. It works beautifully on greens, mixed with quinoa or on top of chicken. The recipe is from Josee Di Stasio’s first cookbook A la Di Stasio. INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar 2 tablespoons of soy sauce 1/4 cup of olive oil 1 teaspoon of … More Japanese Vinaigrette
The name Oat Digestive Biscuit doesn’t sound sexy but I can assure you these cookies are nothing short of wonderful! Their delicious nutty sweetness and crumbly texture make them the perfect companion of your favorite afternoon cup of tea. The recipe is from Tartine cookbook. SERVING SIZE 24 cookies INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons of milk 1 … More Oat Digestive Biscuits
I stumbled upon this recipe from Basically while browsing Epicurious trying to find inspiration for the head broccoli sitting in the fridge. I made a few adjustments and it came out absolutely beautifully! SERVING SIZE Serves 2 – 4 INGREDIENTS 1 large head of broccoli with stem 3 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons … More Crispy Roasted Broccoli with Tahini Sauce
Not to confound with Banana Bread! This cake is definitely sweater, denser and richer than Banana Bread so I would place this in the dessert category. But feel free to have some with your morning coffee. I did and it was deliciously uplifting! This recipe is from the Tartine cookbook. INGREDIENTS (Cake) 1 cup + … More Banana Date Tea Cake
This dipping sauce is so versatile and easy to make. You will love it with cold chicken, some veggies or with pita chips. Serving Size Serves 2 to 4 INGREDIENTS 1 individual size plain greek yogurt (About 3/4 cup) 1 tablespoon of Everything Bagel Seasoning 1 teaspoon of garlic poweder 1 teaspoon of onion powder … More Granch
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