I recently had a get together with some friends and their kids. It was a good-sized group and I wanted to make food I could make ahead so I could enjoy time with my guests. These simple cheesy snacks are perfect for fussy kids and ready in just over 30 minutes, they are great for packing lunches and picnics too! I used my own pie crust for this, but you can use store bought....
Furikake Salmon Furikake Salmon is a baked salmon marinated in soy, sugar, ginger, garlic, and jalapeño, brushed with mayonnaise, and sprinkled with furikake. It’s a delicious, rich, savory, sweet, and easy weeknight dinner your family will love!Get the Recipe: Furikake Salmon Sheet Pan Chicken & Sweet Potatoes This dinner of chicken and sweet potatoes with caramelized pecans is so simple! Make everything on one sheet pan and dinner is ready in no time....
Truffles are normally made with a lot of butter. Here, I used yogurt instead, which creates light truffles with less fat and more protein, depending on the type of yogurt you pick, and a smooth, melt-in-your-mouth fudgy texture. Ingredients and Substitutions You only need 5 ingredients for the truffle batter (I know, I forgot the coconut oil and chocolate chips on the picture). Dairy-Free Yogurt – Use a thick, creamy option like coconut yogurt for the best texture....
When I’m starting my weekly meal prep, I generally try to have a simple yet cozy breakfast that still brings a lot of protein to refuel after my morning workout routine. In summer, I like to make my Protein Overnight Oats, Raspberry Chia Pudding, or Mango Protein Smoothie, but if I want something warm, I make these protein baked oats. They can be whipped up in about 10 minutes of prep and you can easily make a double batch that meal preps a whole week of healthy, high-protein breakfasts....
Cannoli Made at Home Making homemade Cannoli is a labor of love and the end result is a true pleasure. With the flaky, crispy shells and creamy filling, there are few desserts more incredible. Cannoli from scratch may not something that can be whipped up quickly, but hopefully, I’ve come up with ways to make the process quicker and easier than you’ve seen before. How to Make Cannoli Shells To make the dough for the shells quicker, I used a food processor....
Homemade Dessert Anyone Can Make Chocolate pudding from scratch is really simple to make and is so much better than the store-bought stuff. Once you try this recipe, I guarantee you will never use a boxed recipe again (no matter how quick it is to make). Step By Step Instructions Add the cocoa powder, cornstarch, salt and sugar to a saucepan. Then whisk it together with Ithe milk, egg yolks, and vanilla....
I have been making this dairy-free hot chocolate mix for years, and I had to share the recipe with you. If you don’t enjoy store-bought hot chocolate mixes, this is for you. Commercial alternatives are often packed with additives like glucose syrup or gluten, making them incompatible with gluten-intolerant diets. Next, most of the time, they contain too much sugar and taste, overpowering the taste of cocoa. Finally, I like dairy-free hot chocolate mix, which is more challenging to find in store....
Serve topped with cheese on toast and a little red pesto for an extra kick of flavor like with my tomato pesto soup. You simply saute onions, garlic carrots, and celery in a pan, cook with tomatoes, a bit of cream, stock, seasoning, and fresh herbs then puree – it’s that easy! Use 1 lb of fresh tomatoes for every 14oz can (this recipe would need 4 lbs). This is a great way to keep them from becoming too watery when cooked (although less cream and stock may be needed to make the soup)....
This Guide will walk you through everything you need to know about making the perfect graham cracker crust. I recommend reading the entire article, but you can also use the table of contents below to jump to the most interesting section. What Is Graham Cracker Crust If you are unfamiliar with Graham cracker crust, it is a pie crust made of crushed Graham crackers and butter. The bottom and sides of a pie or tart pan are coated with butter and Graham crackers....
I love Christmas cookies. All of them! I love making them above all else. This is why I’ve made Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies, Christmas Wreath Cookies, or Almond Snowball Cookies to name just a few! I wanted to make cookies even fancier, that look like Christmas, taste like Christmas, and smell like it too. These tree-shaped, jam cookies are amazing. They are crunchy and butter, while having no dairy and no eggs!...
I’ll tell you a secret – I hate mustard! I mean, I never touch the stuff! But I use it in cooking all the time – weird, right? I guess that’s a sign of a real cook – using ingredients you don’t like with the faith that it will be delicious! Mustard is a tremendously delicious addition to so many recipes. I use it in my Mac and Cheese to add richer flavor and in my potato salad for a zesty kick, and the sauce in this Mustard Chicken is AMAZING!...
Shrimp Bisque This Shrimp Bisque isn’t just creamy, it’s a flavor explosion! While it takes some time to simmer to perfection, the reward is a bisque bursting with rich, seafood goodness. Guaranteed to be worth the wait! Get The Recipe: Shrimp Bisque Shrimp Stir Fry Recipe – Easy Oven Method Craving a flavorful and fuss-free Asian-inspired meal? Look no further! This recipe features tender shrimp and colorful vegetables bathed in a delicious honey ginger garlic sauce....
To be honest, I’m not a big lover of meat, but I love lamb, and any meat that is braised making it tender and moist. If you enjoy this lamb recipe why not try my Classic Irish Stew or Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks. There probably isn’t anyone who’s eaten Sicilian Lamb at my house that hasn’t loved it. The best about this dish is that it’s made from simple, fresh ingredients and cooked from scratch leaving out any preservatives or chemicals that are added to packaged foods these days....
Oxtail is a great value cut of meat and it’s particularly delicious when slow-cooked in this crock-pot dish that’s ideal for low-fuss family dinners. It’s a tender, flavorful cut of meat that’s, in my book, totally unappreciated. I know we’re just a week into April, so a soup may not be something you’d be expecting, but it snowed over our Easter weekend where I am so this was perfect for coming in after building our snowman!...
We have so many vegan banana bread recipes: Chickpea Flour Banana Bread, Vegan Gluten-Free Banana Bread, and so many others but never the classic vegan banana bread! Keep reading to learn how to make an ultra-moist low-sugar vegan banana bread recipe. Classic Banana Bread loaves from the shop or the bakery are not vegan since they contain eggs, milk, and sometimes butter. So if you want a simple and plant-based version, the best way is to make my recipe below!...
This vegan no-bake cheesecake with cashews is creamy, sweet, and tastes like the real thing – without dairy or refined sugar! Often, people will ask you why you want to eat a vegan cheesecake if you don’t want to eat dairy in the first place. Being vegan is a lifestyle that consists of refusing animal food to be kind to the planet and animals. However, it doesn’t mean you are ready to give up on the tastes and flavors of the food you used to love....
I love making healthy vegan alternatives to classic lunches and dinners, like my Vegan Jambalaya, Crispy Orange Tofu, or Vegan Bolognese. It’s surprisingly easy to turn your favorite dish into a plant-based version, while also bringing all the protein you need! We make this chickpea curry almost every week, along with some of my Vegan Naan Bread. Trying it is loving it! This Vegan Chickpea Curry is an Indian-inspired meal where the meat is replaced with chickpeas....
I love making simple vegan versions of classic cakes, like my Vegan Carrot Cake, Vegan Bundt Cake, or Vegan Christmas Cake. Baking is my passion and I’ve come up with many ways of replacing the eggs with wholesome alternative and using non-dairy substitutes. I’ve proven that you can make cakes that are just as delicious as the traditional version without any of these products. Even if it’s just an Eggless Chocolate Cake, I have a way of making the recipe right....
I love making vegan versions of classic Mexican dishes like my Vegan Enchiladas, Vegan Birria, or Sofritas. Most commercial nacho cheese sauce options are not vegan and when your making a vegan Mexican dinner, you need an option! Commercial nacho sauce options contain many dairy products like butter, milk powder, and cheese. So the only way is to make your very own Vegan Cheese Sauce! A vegan nacho cheese recipe is a dairy-free smooth and creamy dip for corn chips....
I love making plant-based versions of the classic no-bake recipes, like my No-Bake Brownies, Healthy Puffed Rice Bars, or No-Bake Twix Bars. The classic no-bake cookie recipes are not vegan because they tend to contain butter. However, it’s very easy to adapt a classic no-bake cookie recipe using vegan butter as a butter replacement. The results are very similar, but here we will share a vegan no-bake oatmeal cookie recipe that is healthier for you using half sugar!...
