Clean Eating is an effective, sustainable approach to weight loss. Unlike extreme calorie restriction or fad diets—which can be hard to maintain and may slow your metabolism—clean eating focuses on lasting lifestyle habits that support steady results. Diets that drastically reduce calories often disrupt metabolic balance and can lead to rebound weight gain. The six … Read more

Greek Lemon Chicken Soup has been a staple in my kitchen for years. Whenever someone needs comfort, a quick dinner, or a bright bowl to lift the mood, I turn to this recipe. It balances simplicity with soulful flavor, finishing with a silky lemon-and-egg emulsion that feels both fresh and homey. A pot comes together … Read more

Fresh bananas are delicious, nutritious, and versatile, used in everything from snacks to desserts. Buying fully ripe bananas can mean they spoil sooner, which is why many people prefer to purchase them underripe and control the ripening at home. With a few simple techniques you can manage ripening on your countertop or speed it up … Read more

Garlic butter shrimp is incredibly quick and easy to make. Succulent shrimp are sautéed in a fragrant garlic butter sauce with a squeeze of lemon, a touch of chilli and a sprinkle of parsley. Serve them tossed with pasta, spooned over a salad, or simply enjoy with warm homemade naan. Ready in under 10 minutes, … Read more

Back at the wheel. I’m back. Although you might not have noticed, I’ve been away from the blog for a little while—not gone entirely, just absent from this space. Was it something terrible that pulled me away? A catastrophe that pried my fingers from the keyboard? Fortunately not. It was the arrival of a tiny, … Read more

This post is sponsored by JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER, Inc., McNeil Nutritionals, LLC, makers of LACTAID®. All opinions are my own. Thanks for supporting the brands that help make ‘Mike Bakes NYC’ possible! I love baking with apples, so creating a vanilla chai variation of classic apple pie felt inevitable. This Vanilla Chai Apple Pie … Read more

Grilling and pan-searing are both excellent ways to cook steak, but with thick cuts the exterior can overcook before the center reaches the desired doneness. I tried a skillet-to-oven method to achieve even cooking through the steak, and the results were deliciously tender and juicy. I did miss a bit of the heavy char you … Read more

Lamb & Eggplant Fatteh Cook Eat World By Lee Jackson ↣ Published on: March 13, 2020 Last Updated: December 9th, 2025↣0 Comments↣ An amazing combination of flavour and texture, this Lebanese fatteh pairs crisp flatbreads with a soft, spiced mix of lamb and eggplant. It’s intoxicatingly delicious and utterly addictive. Lamb & Eggplant Fatteh is … Read more

This fresh, nutritious tuna salad is for anyone who avoids the usual mayonnaise-heavy potluck dishes. It’s a tuna salad made the Italian way—bright, simple and full of flavor. For a warm tuna option try a tuna noodle casserole, or serve it on bread for a classic tuna salad sandwich. I’ve wanted to share this tuna … Read more

Rhubarb pie is a classic summertime treat—tangy, jammy rhubarb paired with sweet apple and tucked into a buttery, flaky crust. In hand-pie form they bake up golden and portable, perfect for sharing or enjoying all to yourself. I look forward to rhubarb every season—it’s here for a short time and worth using while it’s at … Read more