I love fall flavors and there’s something really special about pumpkin bread, like my Vegan Pumpkin Bread and Vegan Pumpkin Banana Bread. To me, pumpkin bread has the perfect combination of spice flavors, soft texture, and moist dough. Ingredients and Substitutions Self-Rising Flour – Use a high-quality self-rising flour for best results. If you don’t have any, you can make your own by combining 2 cups of all-purpose flour with 1 tablespoon of baking powder....
I’ve been dreading it like the plague (please excuse the irony). I guess because I handle all this really well until I have to think about my son and what it all means for him. Let me backtrack just a bit – I have an illness called Ankylosing Spondylitis (as well as a diagnosis of Fibromyalgia, but isn’t AS enough?). It’s considered an autoimmune disorder which is a disease where the body’s immune system attacks healthy cells....
I’ve always loved red velvet cake, but when I spotted black velvet cake on a dessert menu, I knew I had to try it! That’s when I started experimenting to get the most beautiful black cake with the intense flavor of black cocoa and the same moist texture as my red velvet cake. After a few tries, I finally nailed it, and I’m excited to share this unique spin on the classic dessert with you....
These fluffy delights are packed with juicy blueberries, offering a burst of flavor in every bite. Mastering the art of pancake-making can be a challenge. We’ve all experienced the frustration of pancakes that are cooked on the outside but raw or chewy in the middle. But fear not! After much time and practice, I’ve discovered the secret to consistently perfect pancakes. Whether you’re whipping up cornbread pancakes, fluffy sour cream pancakes, or these delightful blueberry pancakes, this guide is here to help you achieve pancake perfection every time....
I am passionate about baking with high-protein flour or grains because it’s the easiest way to add vegan proteins to your day in each bite. Is There Protein In Flour? Many people don’t realize that wheat flour is actually high-protein so even my classic Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies are loaded with protein! Wheat flour has a bad rep, and most prefer fancy flour like almond flour or buckwheat flour, or chickpea flour....
Baked fresh, these Chocolate Swirl Buns melt in your mouth! They are light and delicate, just like a bun should be! This recipe unites cinnamon bun lovers with chocolate lovers. Yesterday was my son’s sixth birthday and because he’s crazy about cinnamon buns I thought I’d try making something similar, but with a bit of a twist. When developing new recipes, I often think I’m reinventing the wheel and creating something that’s never been done before only to Google it to find many similar recipes!...
Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bake Cinnamon rolls team up with another breakfast fave in this Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bake recipe. It might seem fancy, but it’s super easy with canned cinnamon rolls. Treat yourself to a cozy weekend breakfast! Get the recipe: Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bake Mini Cinnamon Rolls These Mini Cinnamon Rolls are like tiny bites of cinnamon goodness! Dip them in frosting for an extra treat. Enjoy all the flavors of cinnamon rolls in every bite!...
I love making all sorts of cake, whether they are accidentally vegan like my Oat Flour Cake, Sugar-Free Cake, 2-Ingredient No-Bake Chocolate Cake, or Protein Cake or if they are vegan versions of the classics, like my Vegan Bundt Cake, Vegan Christmas Cake, or Vegan Coffee Cake. This crazy chocolate cake is from the first category, a delicious, accidentally vegan cake. You’ll see below that I’ve perfected the method to make it absolutely no-fail every time....
Plus, this is a vegan caramel sauce made with no dairy, no butter, and no refined sugar. I love making quick and easy recipes with just 2 ingredients like my 2-Ingredient Banana Donut Holes, 2-Ingredient Fudge, or 2-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies. What Is Date Caramel? Date caramel is a thick sticky caramel sauce made from Medjool dates, a thick variety of dried dates. It’s a versatile staple that can be used in no-bake desserts to replace caramel, but it can also be added to plant-based yogurts or on top of cakes and cookies....
Growing up, my Sicilian grandmother made a mushroom side dish with every holiday dinner. I absolutely loved that dish. I didn’t get the recipe before she passed and I’ve been trying to replicate it ever since. This dish isn’t exact, but it comes pretty damn close! This is a great holiday side dish or served alongside my breaded chicken cutlets and Italian Style Rice for an easy weeknight meal....
Mushroom Gruyere Chicken and Rice Casserole This creamy chicken and rice casserole is great for cozy evenings. With basic ingredients, it’s a hit with everyone!Get the Recipe: Mushroom Gruyere Chicken and Rice Casserole Cheddar Chicken Bake This cheddar chicken quinoa bake is a super easy, healthy casserole that’s sure to be a hit with everyone. Just grab some leftover rotisserie chicken for a quick and budget-friendly dinner on hectic nights!Get the Recipe: Cheddar Chicken Bake...
Everyone loves chewy, sweet, and crunchy cornflakes cookies, they are a great flourless alternative to my Coconut Almond Cookies, 3-Ingredient Banana Cookies, or 2-Ingredient Almond Flour Banana Cookies. They bring back childhood memories for me, and my kids love this healthier version made with only five simple ingredients. The classic no-bake cornflake cookie recipe is an easy recipe made with sugar, peanut butter, cornflakes, and corn syrup. It’s not a healthy cookie recipe since it contains lots of added refined sugar and, for most recipes, sweetened cornflakes cereals....
I love making my Banana Monkey Bread because the dough is so easy to make, but I gave myself the challenge of making an even easier version of the dough with only 2 ingredients! It’s a simple dough similar to the inspiration for my Yogurt Buns or Air Fryer Donut Holes. Ingredients and Substitutions The dough only requires 2 ingredients, plus another two for the coating and one more for the drizzle....
This is one of my favorite meals. The sauce is really luxurious with salty hints of flavor from the olives, sweetness from the turmeric, a bit of sour from the lemon, and the saffron, herbs, and chicken stock to balance it out perfectly. If you love Moroccan-influenced food as much as I do, maybe try my Moroccan Spiced Vegetable Couscous next time. To brine the chicken, place the breasts in a large bowl with two quarts of cold water mixed with 1/3 cup kosher or sea salt (not table salt)....
I love makin no-bake desserts and when the fall season starts, there’s nothing better than a pumpkin version of my No-Bake Oatmeal Bars. I don’t know if you’ll agree, but for me adding pumpkin and pumpkin spices to any recipe always makes it better. So if like me you like pumpkinized versions of classic recipes, try my Pumpkin Donut Holes, Pumpkin Oatmeal Pancakes, or Pumpkin Energy Balls. Ingredients and Substitutions Pumpkin Puree – Use canned pumpkin puree or homemade puree....
If you love easy, healthy breakfast recipes packed with vitamins like my 3-Ingredient Strawberry Banana Smoothie Bowl, Vegan Acai Bowl, Blueberry Pineapple Smoothie, or Banana Peach Smoothie, this recipe is for you! Smoothie bowl recipes taste just like ice cream without much fat. They are healthy for you but taste like a dessert for breakfast. So let’s see how you can make this easy pitaya bowl in the morning....
I love making muffins, like my Vegan Blueberry Muffins, Banana Carrot Muffins, or Oatmeal Vegan Muffins but when the fall season starts, I want to make something with pumpkin to get pumpkin pie flavors in my muffins. If you’re also chasing anything pumpkin as soon as the days start to shorten, these muffins are for you! Ingredients and Substitutions Mashed Ripe Bananas – you don’t have to use overripe bananas....
When the fall season starts, I love to make everything pumpkin in my kitchen. I generally buy several cans of pumpkin puree to allow me to make all my favorite pumpkin desserts, like my 5-Ingredient Pumpkin Bread, Pumpkin Donut Holes, or No-Bake Pumpkin Cookies. These pumpkin bites are something new, something different. They are a bit like mini donuts, but they are slightly moister with a borderline cakey texture inside....
For the perfect pairing, serve with my Homemade Garlic Bread to really fill up your guests! Spaghetti with puttanesca sauce is an Italian classic. It’s not only delicious, but it can be thrown together in just 15 minutes! What more could you want? What does Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca mean? Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca is loosely translated to ‘Whore’s Pasta’. Not something you hear everyday right? The legend is that ladies of the night in Italy would cook this up to lure clientele with its aromas....
You are not alone, but I’m here to help you make perfect whipped cream that will hold its shape and stay looking beautiful for days. The secret ingredient is skimmed milk powder (nonfat powdered milk or Nonfat Instant Dry Milk). Step By Step Instructions To make the whipped cream, start by adding the skimmed milk powder, vanilla, powdered sugar, and whipping cream to the bowl. Please Note: Cream of Tartar will add a slightly sour taste to the cream....
