A tasty spread which is a fantastic appetizer on crackers, but great in sandwiches or spread on a bagel too. Serve alongside Baked Breaded Garlic Mushrooms and The Perfect Mimosa to impress your family and friends. I recently helped a friend arrange a wine and cheese event for her business. She wanted to have a gathering for her clients to show them how much she appreciates them. She asked me if I could help come up with a few easy recipes to serve....
When I was a kid, whenever we went to the movies, we’d go to a diner next to the theater for dinner. Instead of putting a bowl of bread on the table, they would come with the most delicious, crunchy pickles, and I would fight my brother and sister for the last pickle in the bowl. This recipe is based on those beloved childhood pickles! These Half Sour Refrigerator Pickles are great on top of burgers, eaten as a snack, or they’re delicious when added to potato salad, tuna salad, and homemade egg salad....
I LOVE Brussels Sprouts! From my Roasted Brussels Sprouts to my Creamy Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, I’m always finding new ways to win over people who say they don’t like them! And let me tell you, I have an excellent success rate! This Honey Balsamic Brussels Sprouts recipe is my new masterpiece. It’s unbelievably delicious and quick and easy too – win-win! Once you try it, it will become your go-to side dish!...
Tortellini Casserole Creamy vegetarian Tortellini Casserole is a delightful dish that combines a variety of colorful vegetables such as bell peppers, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes, all enveloped in a flavorful and light cream sauce. This comforting casserole is a perfect harmony of flavors and textures, making it a satisfying and wholesome meal option for any occasion. Get The Recipe: Tortellini Casserole Chicken Noodle Casserole Chicken Noodle Casserole transforms the essence of chicken noodle soup into a luscious, cheesy delight that will win over the entire family....
This dish is a comforting and hearty one-pot stew with plenty of vegetables. When I was growing up, my Italian grandmother used to make tomato sauce that would cook all day. She’d add different types of meat to it and serve it on pasta. I always loved it and this dish was inspired by those Sunday dinners. Serve with my Best Ever Mashed Potatoes for a weeknight feast. Step By Step Instructions Heat some oil in a large pot over medium heat....
I love a curry dish. Thai, Indian, Chinese, you name – I adore it, but I have to say Japanese is one of my favorites! I just can’t get enough of the delicious, deep flavors. And although I love a Katsu Curry with Fried chicken, I make this most often as it’s a quick and easy version that’s simpler to throw together. This dish is loaded with tender chunks of chicken, carrots, and potatoes in a rich savory curry sauce....
This is for everyone who likes to drink low-calorie protein shakes after a morning workout. I love them because they are hydrating, fulling, and help with muscle gain. It’s a complete liquid breakfast that ticks all the nutritional boxes. How To Make These Protein Shake Recipes There’s more than one way to make a protein shake. We are all different when it comes to flavors, texture, or diet. Some people like thick shakes and others like low-carb keto protein shakes made without sugar or protein shakes without bananas....
Mornings can be busy, especially if you have kids, and finding a quick, nutritious breakfast that keeps you full and energized can be challenging. That’s why I created this Mango Strawberry Smoothie as an protein-powder-free alternative to my Mango Protein Smoothie or Protein Shake. It’s a high-protein, dairy-free drink that you can whip up in just 5 minutes. With almost 18 grams of protein per serving and no protein powder, this smoothie is both delicious and packed with wholesome ingredients....
Use my homemade recipe for, red tomato pesto to make this dish extra special. If you are looking for a quick, super simple summer dish that’s packed with flavor, this recipe is for you! I love love it with my homemade tomato pesto, but it’s delicious green pesto too. Step By Step Instructions. Cook and drain the pasta, then rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. In a small bowl, whisk together the pesto, lemon juice, mayonnaise, salt & pepper....
Last year, I created a few delicious mug cake recipes with protein powder like my protein powder mug cake or my banana protein mug cake. Many of you requested a version without protein powder. I investigated all my options to boost the proteins of a mug cake recipe without using protein powder. I looked at my vegan protein sources list, and It came out that hemp seeds are one of the highest sources of plant-based proteins to bake with....
When I make my weekly meal prep, I like to make large dishes that can feed the whole family with healthy and delicious ingredients. This amazing quinoa bake with veggies is one of my go-to dishes for preparing many dinners. It’s a great combination of many vegetables that bring vitamins, beans and corn that bring fiber and protein, avocado for healthy fats and all the Mexican flavors of taco seasoning....
This jam is perfect for spreading on corn muffins or scones or use as a filling in Raspberry Coffee Cake or Victoria Sponge. This recipe came about after I’d made my easy drop biscuits, I suddenly had the craving for raspberry jam. I didn’t have any jam in the pantry, but I did have a bunch of fresh raspberries! Voila! Along came my Raspberry jam recipe. It’s so simple I couldn’t even believe it myself!...
Serve with pasta or it’s especially good with my Best Ever Mashed Potatoes. I love slow-cooked meals this time of year, but I sometimes run into trouble with slow cookers and knowing how much liquid to add. Because slow cookers have a tightly sealed lid, the liquid doesn’t evaporate so when adapting a standard recipe, I find it’s best to reduce the liquid by about a third. it is best for the liquid to just cover the meat and vegetables....
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!...
To help illustrate these variations, we’ve put together a table showing how 1/8 US cup (which is roughly 29.57 milliliters) translates into tablespoons in different countries. Bear in mind that these are approximate values; the actual size of a tablespoon can vary slightly even within the same country. Please note that these are approximations. Nothing beats a kitchen scale or other accurate measuring tools when your recipe demands precision. Remember, these conversions are based on US standards....
If you are after a vegan treat for the holidays, these are the chocolate cookies you need to try. I love baking lots of Christmas cookies for my family. It’s a tradition from where I am coming from. I have been baking a cookie recipe per day before Christmas day to create a a giant cookie box that we share on Christmas day. From our Almond Flour Thumbprint Cookies to our Pecan Snowball Cookies, there’s always a box of vegan cookies!...
I love making vegan version of classic dishes, like my Crispy Orange Tofu, Szechuan Tofu, or Tofu Red Curry. It’s very easy to turn most classic recipes into plant-based alternatives, even the ones that contain meat, eggs, or dairy. What’s A Vegan Jambalaya? A vegan jambalaya recipe is a flavorsome tomato rice dish slowly cooked with beans, vegetables, and Cajun spices. It has a rich and creamy texture similar to risotto recipes....
Smothered Chicken This smothered chicken recipe is super easy to make, whether you use the stove or a slow cooker. It’s all about those tender chicken thighs swimming in a tasty gravy that’s just right for comfort food lovers! Get The Recipe: Smothered Chicken Easy Beef Stroganoff This Easy Beef Stroganoff recipe proves that comfort food doesn’t have to be complicated. Rich, creamy, and ready in a mere 30 minutes, it’s the perfect way to indulge without the hassle....
I love making all sorts of creamy pasta, like my Cauliflower Pasta, Vegan Creamy Mushroom Pasta, or Hidden Veg Pasta Sauce. But to achieve a real creamy texture, you have to use vegan ricotta. And making vegan ricotta is much easier than you think! This recipe uses just a few basic ingredients and can be turned into ricotta in just about 5 minutes with a blender! Ingredients and Substitutions Slivered Almonds – It means thin pieces of blanched almonds with no almonds skin and golden-white color....
These banana cinnamon rolls are for the lazy bakers! They are not your classic vegan cinnamon rolls. This is an easy cinnamon recipe, simplified, with no yeast, no proofing, and minimal kneading. Since I created my banana donut holes recipe, I wanted to use a similar process to create raised dough but with minimal effort. It’s amazing how you can make fluffy cinnamon rolls using just mashed banana, self-rising flour, and vegan butter....
