How to Make Brown Basmati Rice in the Instant Pot [VIDEO]
I’m notorious for not being able to cook rice. Until now. I recently got the Instant Pot and it’s made things so much easier (IP owners, you know what I mean). Here’s how to easily make brown basmati...
View ArticleThe Best Healthy Recipes of 2016 From The Mama Maven Blog
It’s been brewing for a while. While I’d like to say that this isn’t really a new year’s resolution, I could call it a life resolution. I don’t feel my best. I don’t feel healthy. So, it’s time to get...
View ArticleGrilled Chicken & Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad
Looking for an easy pasta salad with protein for a quick and hearty lunch or dinner? You can quickly whip up this Grilled Chicken and Sundried Tomato Pasta Salad. You’ll need grilled chicken, cooked...
View ArticleLactose Free Saag Paneer Recipe
Saag Paneer is one of my favorite Indian dishes. The combination of spinach and cheese is absolutely delicious. However, I have to be careful with dairy, as I am lactose sensitive. My husband kept this...
View ArticleGrilled Steak Fajita Tacos for Cinco de Mayo
I was so excited to team up with Old El Paso to show my take on a fun meal idea for Cinco De Mayo. I made Grilled Steak Fajita Tacos and they were delicious! I’ve been up at my in-laws’ house upstate...
View ArticleClean Eating Instant Pot Salsa Verde Chicken (Keto & Low Carb Friendly)
Salsa chicken is one of my go-to foods. It’s so easy to make. While I make this with regular salsa, I actually prefer my salsa verde (green salsa version). This is for the Instant Pot and it’s really...
View ArticleInstant Pot Alaskan Snow Crab Legs (Video)
Who loves Snow Crabs? I was watching the new season of Grace and Frankie on Netflix when Lily Tomlin’s Frankie kept mentioning Snow Crab Legs and how much she wanted to eat them (yes, this was the very...
View Article3 Ingredient Tuna Burgers With Sweet and Sour Sauce – Totally Kid-Approved!
Ever since my daughter became a pescatarian, things have changed food-wise around my house. While I still pretty much cook the same foods I always did, I always have to make sure I have either a...
View ArticleThe Best Mexican-Inspired Recipes from The Mama Maven Blog
Who loves Mexican-inspired cooking? Take a look at my top Mexican-inspired recipes – I bet you’ll find a few faves for your dinner rotation! We’ve got options for every picky member of the family and...
View ArticleCoconut Cream Cookiewiches Recipe with Just Cookie Dough
I’m very excited to be teaming up with Hampton Creek again to create a recipe! I loved reviewing their Just Mayo this summer and creating meals with it. . They recently sent me a sample of their newest...
View ArticlePesto Chicken Pasta 2 Ways – With Whole Wheat Pasta Or Zoodles
Since I am watching my carbs and flirting with being gluten free, I try to make sure I have something to eat when I cook a meal for my family. So, I made some whole wheat rigatoni and tossed it with...
View ArticleHow to Make An Easy Gluten Free Pizza
Looking for an easy way to make a gluten free pizza? This Gluten Free Pizza with Cento Organic Crushed Tomatos, Shrimp, and Kale takes under 15 minutes from start to finish! If you aren’t eating...
View ArticleCherry Vegan Ice Cream with Just 4 Ingredients!
I am a little obsessed with cherries, so I whipped this up the other night using my trusty vitamix. If you don’t have a vitamix, you can still use any blender, just make sure your frozen fruit is cut...
View ArticleHow to Make Duncan Hines Perfect Size Cake Mix
Tough day? Duncan Hines Perfect Size Cake Mixes may be the ticket! So simple and easy to use. #AD Thank you to Duncan Hines for sponsoring this video. -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Please watch: “Best Holiday...
View ArticleEasy Sesame Ginger Marinade for Chicken or Fish
Need a simple sesame ginger marinade for chicken? Our recipe has 4 ingredients and will literally take you 5 minutes to prepare. You’ll need low sodium soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, toasted sesame oil,...
View ArticleCoconut Pineapple Rice: Perfect For Entertaining
I love cooking for family and friends, so when my friends at Veetee Rice asked me to come up with something festive for holiday entertaining using Veetee Rice, Kitchen IQ, and Casabella products, I...
View ArticleZucchini Artichoke Flatbread with Tomato Olive Jack Cheese
This is totally the season.. for entertaining! Here’s a delicious flatbread pizza recipe that is perfect for a crowd and won’t take that long to put together. It’s so easy (and delicious) to make for...
View ArticleSweet & Spicy Cheesy Gluten Free Cornbread
When you are entertaining, you want to have a variety of flavors and spices. Some people can’t get enough of spicy things, some people prefer the sweet. This cheesy cornbread muffins uses both — by...
View ArticleCheesy Olive Focaccia Bread – Perfect for the Big Game!
Gearing up for the big game this weekend? Make sure you swing by the market and pick up some of Sincerely, Brigitte cheese to make my Cheesy Olive Focaccia to serve to your guests! Sincerely, Brigitte...
View ArticleMy Go To Dinner: Cheesy Chicken and Veggie Quesadillas
Scenario: It’s 6PM, your kids are hungry, and you realize you have no idea what to make for dinner. Before you reach for your smartphone to order in something that’s probably unhealthy, how about...
View ArticleBaked Turkey Sausage and Peppers
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. There may be affiliate links within the post. I’ve mentioned before that I love Sausage and Peppers. I usually make my father’s recipe with...
View ArticleCherry Coconut Hamentashen Cookies
Whether you spell it Hamantachen, hamentashen, or hamentashan, it’s not Purim without these cookies! What’s your favorite filling? A little natural fruit spread and coconut make a delicious filling for...
View ArticleGluten Free Hamentashen Cookies for Purim
We’ve gone a little hamentashen crazy over here at The Mama Maven, but did you know I also made a gluten free version and it was actually better than the regular versions (which were delicious)? What...
View ArticleHow to Make Gluten Free Donuts
How to make Gluten Free Baked Funfeti Donuts! -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Please watch: “Best Holiday Desserts for Non-Bakers” -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- The post How to Make Gluten Free Donuts appeared first on The Mama...
View ArticleQuick Freezer/Pantry Dinner Idea: Lemon Garlic Salmon over Pasta
What happens when you come back from a family vacation and have no time to go food shopping before life has to resume? You try to cobble dinner for your family from your pantry and freezer! We’re...
View ArticleLooking for a New Chicken Recipe? Try My Honey Balsamic Peach Chicken
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. There may be affiliate links within the post. Ah – so wonderful to have the house stocked with groceries! After I did a huge shop after our...
View ArticleVegan Tofu Teriyaki Stir Fry
We don’t cook with tofu very often, so this vegan tofu teriyaki stir fry that my husband made a couple of weeks ago was a refreshing change from the way we usually cook (usually we make chicken...
View ArticleDelicious Side Dish: Cucumber Watermelon Salad (Whole 30 Compliant)
I love salads, but sometimes you have to play around with flavors and ingredients. My kids love cucumbers and watermelon. I added some Organic Balsamic from Tessemae’s for a fun dinner side dish that...
View ArticleCoconut Lemongrass Chicken
This is a really easy chicken dish that you can pretty much put together and throw in the oven. Except for the Lemongrass Basil Simmer Sauce, you should have most of the ingredients handy. This is is...
View ArticleSpinach Red Pepper Pizza Roll Ups
Last year I made these fun Pepperoni Pizza Rolls. They quickly became a favorite with my picky eaters. Recently, I bought crescent roll dough to make this again, and my formerly very picky now 9 year...
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