Beef Stroganoff is a classic dish I absolutely adore, but steak can be expensive, so I often make it using chicken instead, and my family just loves it! Easy dinners are my most requested recipes. This dish makes for uncomplicated, stress-free cooking. To keep things simple, I sear the chicken pieces whole instead of taking the time to chop the meat because the meat browns beautifully, adding not only color but a ton of flavor too!...
I love to makes many cookies for Christmas and while I’m a fan of Easy Gingerbread Cookies, Almond Flour Sugar Cookies, or Healthy Sugar Cookies, I wanted today to make cookies than not only taste like Christmas but look the part to. These cookies taste absolutely delicious and are very easy to whip up and yet they look super fancy! Ingredients and Substitutions You only need 3 base ingredients for these cookies that can then be decorated to infinity (and beyond)....
This white cocktail tastes like a Pina Colada, except it doesn’t contain pineapple juice but the authentic Margarita fruit flavor from the orange liqueur and lime juice. We love margarita as a celebration drink. Our Skinny Spicy Margarita and Raspberry Margarita are great cocktails for summer, so here’s a Christmas Margarita with white color and light and sweet coconut flavor. Ingredients and Substitutions For the white margarita: Tequila Blanco or silver tequila Triple Sec – or Grand Marnier or any orange liqueur you like....
Served with my Perfect Garlic Bread, this flavorful dish is perfect for a date night or a dinner party with friends. And since it’s so easy to make, you’ll be able to spend more time enjoying your guests instead of stuck in the kitchen. I’m a huge fan of risotto. There’s just something about the comforting, creamy dish that just makes my mouth water. Serve for a weeknight feast! If you think this risotto is easy, why not try my Easy Mushroom & Bacon Risotto for another twist on the classic dish....
I love soup, and I especially love a hearty soup with lots of pasta. I am known for my soups and friends and family frequently request them when they come for lunch or dinner. Escarole soup is something my Italian grandmother made for me as a child. It’s one of my favorite things in the world. This soup is personally very close to my heart and I’m so pleased to be able to share it with you!...
French Onion Soup This cheesy, easy French Onion Soup tastes so Parisian that you might start speaking French! There’s no need for a flight—just grab a spoon and savor my homemade batch. Get The Recipe: French Onion Soup Chicken Wild Rice Soup Chicken soup is the ultimate comfort food, and this simple Chicken Wild Rice Soup is one of my top picks in that category. It’s ready in just 40 minutes, making it great for feeding a crowd or prepping for parties....
If you’re looking for a delicious and nutritious way to boost your veggie intake, this veggie pasta sauce is the answer. It’s richer than my Cauliflower Pasta, even creamier than Vegan Creamy Mushroom Pasta, and faster to make than my Vegan Bolognese. Made with six oven-roasted vegetables, this sauce is packed with flavor and nutrients, making it perfect for a healthy and satisfying dinner. The rich and creamy texture of the blended vegetables pairs wonderfully with your favorite pasta, creating a meal that’s both wholesome and delicious....
An Oreo Cookie Recipe You Can Make at Home I have to admit that Oreo cookies are a guilty pleasure. When I moved to the UK, they didn’t sell them there and I used to stock up every time I went home. Then I saw a cooking show where they made sandwich cookies using rolled fondant icing as a filling and it gave me the idea to make these little beauties!...
I am known for this dish! My friends absolutely love it and it’s one of my most requested dishes when they come to my house for lunch – some of them don’t even like cauliflower! My Sicilian Grandmother made this for me all the time when I was growing up. She always made it with pasta shells because they would fill up with the flavorful sauce and I absolutely adored it....
I love no-bake treats, in particular making bars that you can enjoy for a quick snack like my Healthy Date Bars, Protein Cereal Bars, No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars. I love balancing the texture and taste of no-bake desserts while making them super healthy and nutritious. These healthy no-bake cookie dough bars are an absolute treat. They will fix your cookie dough cravings in no time. Plus, they are loaded with plant-based protein, fiber, and even a touch of iron!...
If you’ve ever struggled with dry and overcooked pork chops, brining is the solution you need! Brining pork is a game-changer, and once you try it, you’ll never go back!Brining is a simple process that involves soaking the pork chops in a saltwater and sugar solution before cooking. This helps to not only add flavor but also retain moisture, resulting in juicy and tender meat. It may sound time-consuming, but it’s really very little trouble, and this recipe makes perfect crispy pork that is juicy and full of flavor!...
Everybody loves peanut butter, and not only in dessert (though you need to try my Banana Peanut Butter Balls, Peanut Butter Donuts, or Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies)! This peanut butter sauce is the best dipping sauce for spring rolls, dumplings, or marinated tempeh. It’s creamy, smooth with a perfect balance of sweet and sour flavor. If you are throwing an Asian-inspired vegan dinner, this peanut butter dipping sauce is a must, along with our orange tofu recipe....
This recipe can be adapted to be even quicker. I often throw the vegetables in the food processor and chop them all together (small, but not finely chopped). Done that way, it only takes about 20 minutes from pot to plate, but you’ll have to play with it and test the vegetables before serving. This is such warming comfort food and my son just loves it! He’d never guess it was packed with vegetables!...
One of my favorite UK TV shows is the Great British Bake Off. I never miss an episode. This past week, one of the contestants used a microwave to ‘rise’ her yeast dough to save on time. I couldn’t believe it! I never heard of such a thing and knew I had to try it. The next morning, I went straight to it. I mean homemade cinnamon rolls that you can have for breakfast without having to start the day before?...
Sauteed carrots are a simple French dish made with sliced carrots cooked in a frying pan or Dutch oven. I was born and raised in France, eating this sautéed carrot recipe all the time. French people sometimes like to serve this with a drizzle of cream, which I don’t think is necessary. I like them plain. They are slightly crunchy, with the lightly sweet flavor you could expect from carrots, and so well balanced with the combination of olive oil and rosemary....
Tofu is an amazingly versatile ingredient that you can use in many tofu recipes. You can do pretty much everything with it, from vegan cottage cheese to vegan egg salad or a tasty tofu red curry. But, on its own, form tofu is very bland in flavor, and if not marinated, it can be relatively tasteless. So here’s an idea on how you can marinate your tofu and a few tips to cook it to perfection and enjoy crispy tofu every time....
Sometimes you just need a little chocolate. OK, a lot of chocolate! And these cupcakes do not disappoint! They are packed with chocolate in every single bite! Moist chocolate cake, topped with delectable chocolate ganache frosting that’s covered in chocolate curls – yes, please! I’ve shared a variety of chocolate cupcakes and cake recipes, like my Devil’s Food Cupcakes and my showstopping Triple Layer Chocolate Ganache Cake. And while I love them all, if I could only ever bake one chocolate cupcakes recipe ever again, I would be just fine with this one....
In fact, most of the low-residue diet foods on a colonoscopy prep list are animal foods. So you probably wonder what a vegan can eat before a colonoscopy. Disclaimer: This article shouldn’t take over the medical instruction given by your gastroenterologist. This food list is provided as a vegan food suggestion to decrease fiber in your bowel before a colonoscopy. However, you must validate with your gastroenterologist that the food listed below is in accordance with its requirement for a successful colonoscopy prep....
You have asked for more vegan and gluten-free recipes since I posted a delicious vegan gluten-free brownie recipe and my Vegan Gluten-Free Banana Bread. With my background in baking with almond flour, coconut flour, and oat flour, I’ve become a bit of an expert in making gluten-free baked goods taste just like the real thing! These gluten-free muffins are absolutely delicious, easy to make, and very allergy-friendly. Vegan Gluten-Free Muffin Ingredients There’s nothing easier to make than vegan, gluten-free muffins....
Olive oil cakes have been among my favorite cakes for ages, almost as high as my Eggless Banana Cake. It’s a classic European recipe, usually made with three eggs, so it’s typically not vegan. However, this vegan version is unbelievably close to the authentic olive oil cake with a fluffy, spongy, moist crumb perfect with a cup of tea. Ingredients and Substitutions All you need to make this tasty olive oil cake are:...
