Power & Glow — Bita's debut cookbook is coming summer 2026!
Gluten-free pumpkin waffles are a fall, cozy, healthy recipe. These seasonal waffles are naturally sweet from the pumpkin and spices, made without added sugar. They are delicious and light for breakfast or as a grab-and-go, anytime snack. I like mixing the batter up in the blender for a super easy breakfast solution. You can…
Iconic, Persian Barbari Bread is a thick and fluffy, high hydration bread made with both whole wheat and bread flour. “Noon” (also “nan”) is the word in Farsi for bread. This Persian bread is a relatively easy bread to make with a short list of wholesome ingredients. Barbari is delicious for breakfast, sliced and filled…
Instant pot deviled eggs are a delicious, nutritious appetizer and snack. They are easy to make ahead and take to a springtime celebration. Steaming eggs in an Instant Pot creates boiled eggs that are beyond easy to peel. The result is beautiful, round eggs free of dents, dips, and divots – perfect for pretty springtime…
This healthy pumpkin cake recipe goes back a number of years on this recipe site. Using ingredients such as Greek yogurt, pumpkin, and whole wheat flour, it’s healthy baking at its finest! There is no white sugar or butter in this fall cake. We creatively blend a combination of coconut sugar, honey, and unsweetened apple…
Persian desserts are aromatic and unique. Persian rice pudding, “Shir Berenj” in Farsi, is translated as milk-based rice. Shir berenj is a simple, homey, comfort dish that is often enjoyed as a cozy winter snack or dessert. Milky Persian rice pudding calls for modest, simple ingredients – rice, milk, sugar (or honey), rose water, and…
Trail mix is easily my favorite thing to snack on. Nuts are loaded with protein, healthy fats, and fiber. Today’s recipe is for Ajeel, a Persian trail mix that is quite common in Iranian households. It is also a traditional snack mix found at a couple of notable times of the year in Persian culture. …
This recipe is for gluten-free, super soft sugar heart shape healthy almond flour cookies. We cut down on sugar in the base of these cookies using only a few spoons of brown sugar and a spoon of maple or date syrup. What better way to show someone you love how much you care than baking…
Chipotle sweet potatoes are so delicious with their sweet soft centers and roasted, crisp outer edges. We love having them in healthy grain bowls, vegan tacos, burrito bowls, and hearty salads. Chipotle spice adds a smoky note and enhances the naturally sweet flavors of sweet potato creating a perfect combination of savory and sweet. …
Today’s recipe share is for a light, refreshing, mildly sweet jam made with honeydew melons. Serve melon jam on a slice of whole-grain toast, with fruit and oatmeal, or mixed into a low-fat yogurt for a better breakfast option. This recipe is fast and easy calling for only 3 ingredients and producing an interesting, fresh…
It’s apple season. Making homemade apple sauce is so fast and easy when using an Instant Pot. This recipe makes a tartly sweet, unbelievably delicious treat. Apple sauce from scratch is healthier and more delicious with a short ingredient list. Store-bought versions pale in comparison in both color and flavor. Make a big batch to…