If you’re a mom, your days are nonstop and finding time to exercise can feel impossible. The good news is you don’t need an hour or a gym to get results. I turned to 20-minute workouts in the early postpartum months, and even now—over a year later—I still use workouts from my Pregnancy Guide when … Read more

This hearty Dutch oven beef stew is a winter classic, simmered low and slow until the meat is meltingly tender. Loaded with savory vegetables and a comforting, velvety broth scented with herbs and spices, this recipe becomes a family favorite on cold evenings. A Quick Look At The Recipe A brief summary of the recipe. … Read more

Elote, or Mexican street corn, is a beloved street-food classic: corn on the cob coated in a creamy, lime-bright sauce, rolled in crumbly cheese and finished with a dusting of chili powder. While traditional elote is grilled over open flames, this version adapts easily for home kitchens by using boiled corn and a few simple … Read more

It’s hard to believe 2013 is coming to a close. This year brought a lot of change—personally and professionally. I launched a blog, left a job, abandoned some old plans and embraced new directions. Along the way I cooked, baked, discovered new ways to move my body, and celebrated far too many breakfasts. As the … Read more

~ This easy One-Pot Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta delivers tender shrimp in a flavorful, lighter cream sauce. Using a single pan and a few smart ingredient swaps gives you restaurant-style Cajun flavor faster, easier, and with better nutrition. Bonus: it reheats well for meal prep or leftovers. ~ This Recipe Is:   •  Ready in About 30 … Read more

This Southern Smothered Chicken recipe features tender fried chicken thighs and drumsticks bathed in a homemade onion and garlic gravy made with Zoup! Chicken Bone Broth. Smothered chicken is a classic Southern soul-food dish with roots in Louisiana’s Cajun and Creole traditions. Meats such as duck, rabbit, and chicken are often smothered in rich gravies … Read more

This is the final recipe in my Spring Shower post series. These brownies are incredibly sweet and richly chocolatey. Plan ahead: they need at least 6 hours in the refrigerator, and overnight chilling produces the best texture and flavor. This recipe is courtesy of my wonderful sister, Alli Cooksitup. (She also goes by Alli RunsItUp, … Read more

I don’t usually bake with nutrition in mind — I love butter and sugar — so Gayathri’s Cook Spot has mostly been a diet-free zone. When I heard about a baking competition with the theme “nutritious bakes”, I decided to try something different. While researching recipes I discovered that rice flour works well in baking, … Read more

Hummus with Fresh Bruschetta This easy shortcut recipe tastes like something you’d order at a fine restaurant. It’s bright, fresh, and simple to prepare anytime. Serve the bruschetta over hummus for a delightful appetizer or snack. Bruschetta is one of my favorite starters when dining out. Restaurants serve it in many forms—on crusty baguette slices, … Read more

This easy-to-make Greek Yogurt Flatbread requires just five simple ingredients and no rising time. The dough is quick to mix and yields soft, puffy flatbreads perfect for dipping in hummus or tzatziki. This flatbread is versatile. Serve it with a dip like homemade hummus or tzatziki, use it as a quick flatbread pizza by topping … Read more