Easy cedar-planked salmon brushed with a simple maple syrup and Dijon mustard glaze. Perfect for summer grilling—sweet, tangy and lightly smoky from cedar. We enjoyed a quiet Fourth of July—just my husband and me, since our picky eater was working and doesn’t like salmon. It was the perfect excuse to fire up the grill and … Read more

Homemade baked tortilla strips make this healthy taco salad hearty and delicious. Add some vegan ground beef to your taco salad for extra umami satisfaction. Healthy Taco Salad has protein and fiber from beans along with an assortment of colorful veggies. Summer seems to be flying by. Farmer’s markets lately have been overflowing with incredibly … Read more

This is one of my favorite quick meals from the Super Simple Series. It’s fast to assemble, simple to make, and balances protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates. I prefer a specific low-carb, high-fiber whole wheat tortilla (nutrition facts below are based on that choice), but you can use whichever tortilla you like. These tacos are … Read more

Rigatoni with Sausage, Artichokes & Asparagus is one of our favorite hearty pasta meals. While the pasta is cooked separately, the rest of the ingredients come together in a single large skillet for easy finishing and serving. I like to use a deep sauté pan that holds at least four quarts so you can move … Read more

Here’s a Korean twist on the classic Cuban Mojito. Traditional mojitos combine rum, lime, mint, sugar, and club soda; this version replaces mint with perilla leaves and adds fresh cucumber for a bright, refreshing fusion cocktail. I served this drink at my first pop-up event at the Japanese-American Cultural & Community Center as a way … Read more

Join Urban Bliss Life in the kitchen for our monthly cooking & baking challenge for 2024! Each month readers are invited to create a recipe based on a new theme. To celebrate our 20th year of blogging, we’re thrilled to continue the 2024 Urban Bliss Life Cooking & Baking Challenge! You were amazing in last … Read more

These juicy air fryer hamburgers come out perfectly every time. Quick to make and easy to customize, they deliver restaurant-quality flavor without firing up a grill. Need a fast, reliable burger that hits the mark? The air fryer is an excellent tool for consistent results and short cook times. You can control doneness easily, and … Read more

These Korean beef short ribs are a guaranteed hit at any family barbecue. While you can cook them in a pan, grilling over an open flame adds a smoky depth I prefer. The marinade is the heart of this dish, so for best results let the meat marinate at least overnight. Type of meat for … Read more

Grilled Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Chicken ends the era of dry, uninspiring chicken. Tender boneless chicken thighs are pounded thin, spread with a creamy mixture of cream cheese and shredded mozzarella, seasoned with everything bagel seasoning, rolled, then wrapped in thin bacon for a juicy, flavorful main dish. Ingredients for Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Chicken Boneless chicken … Read more

This simple cup cheese recipe uses just four ingredients and comes from my Great-Grandma Kauffman. She often helped us make large batches of this creamy spread—made with white American cheese—for the after-church meal in our Amish community. Some recipes call for cottage cheese, but this version with American cheese and water yields a smooth, spreadable … Read more