You can make this tomato soup creamy or chunky if you prefer, but we love creamy soup recipes from Creamy Sweet Potato Soup to our velvety Carrot Soup and definitely Creamy Potato Soup. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. My husband never loved tomato soup until he tried this Creamy Tomato Soup. The addition of parmesan and just 1/2 cup of cream makes it so satisfying....
With each recipe, we want to promote the natural goodness of vegetables, turning them into the stars of your dinner table. Get ready to embrace the simplicity of cooking with seasonal produce as we guide you through step–by–step instructions, helpful tips, and creative twists on classic favorites. These recipes cater to vegetarians and vegans and appeal to anyone seeking a delightful and wholesome dinner option. Whether you’re looking to incorporate more plant–based dishes into your diet or simply exploring the world of vegetables in a new light, this collection has something for everyone....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Easy Vegetable Soup Recipe Whether you’re trying to watch your figure or sneakily slip more veggies into your kids’ diets, look no further than this homemade vegetable soup recipe. Get your deepest soup bowls ready, because you’re about to have your entire household wondering what that delicious aroma is wafting from the kitchen. You’ll love this recipe for vegetable soup because it’s so simple to make and takes only 30 minutes of cooking time....
The recipe is ready in about an hour and is designed for those who don’t want to spend the whole day in the kitchen but still want an authentic homecooked lasagna dish. This recipe is excellent for Sunday lunches, holidays, and special dinners with friends and family. While our vegetable lasagna used seasonal veggies as filling, this vegetarian lasagna used our well-tested lentil bolognese to remind us of the original Italian dish....
You can make them in less than 30 minutes and enjoy them for breakfast or as a snack. Ingredients & Substitution How to make zucchini muffins Tips More muffins recipes More zucchini recipes Ours is a fool-proof quick muffin recipe that you can even turn into a loaf of deliciously moist zucchini bread. Let’s see how to make them! Zucchini You can use any zucchini; there is no need to peel them, squeeze them, drain them, or remove their seeds (unless you have massive zucchini with hard seeds)....
The best way to turn zucchini rice into an incredibly creamy, rich, and tasty meal is to cook it like risotto.Risotto is an Italian first course that you can make with pretty much any vegetable. And zucchini is perfect for it. So here we’ll show you how to make the best zucchini risotto in the easiest way possible. We are sure you are going to love this dish, and your family is going to devour it, lick their plates clean, and ask for seconds....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. We love home-baked sweet bread recipes, from Pumpkin Bread to Soda Bread. If you are a fan of homemade bread, this Brioche loaf is a must-try! What is Brioche Bread? Brioche is a lightly sweet yeast bread enriched with eggs and butter which give it a tender crumb. Brioche bread originated in France. A braided Brioche is as beautiful as it is delicious....
Crunchy Peanut Butter Balls The peanut butter balls I grew up eating were made with crisp rice cereal for an addictive crunchy center, but when I first made this recipe my family was eating grain-free, so we used crunchy peanut butter instead, for a similar crunch. You can use smooth peanut butter if you’d prefer that. These are delicious either way! Healthy Peanut Butter Balls Honey replaces the powdered sugar called for in traditional recipes, and fiber-rich coconut flour helps to balance blood sugar for a healthier dessert option....
Homemade hummus is my favorite dip for veggies or crackers, and it’s also a great spread for sandwiches and Mediterranean pizza. Be sure to check out the tips below for making silky-smooth hummus, like the kind you’d get from a restaurant. This popular Middle Eastern dip features chickpeas, also called garbanzo beans, which are a good source of plant-based protein and fiber. It’s the perfect addition to salads, bowls, and more....
WHY YOU NEED MIRIN FOR TERIYAKI SAUCE Besides soy sauce and sugar, one important ingredient that gives teriyaki sauce its deep, rich flavor is mirin. Mirin is a Japanese rice-based cooking wine that has a lower alcohol content than sake and is usually lightly sweetened. It gives teriyaki sauces that characteristic rich umami flavor. I see many teriyaki sauce recipes online that omit mirin, and I can’t help but be skeptical of them....
Here are a few ways to keep them together: Use an egg substitute. Flax eggs are a popular choice. Add a starchy ingredient. Adding flour or oats can help the burgers stick together, without using eggs. Mash everything together well. The more pulverized the veggie burger mixture gets, the better the patties will stick together. (But don’t puree them, or the final texture will be off.) Keep the patty size reasonable....
Easy Instant Pot Applesauce Recipe This Instant Pot applesauce recipe is the quickest and easiest way to make a batch of healthy homemade applesauce. Made with just a handful of all-natural ingredients, the magic of the Instant Pot rapidly cooks the apples down and infuses them with their own natural sugars, capturing the essence of delicious apples in every spoonful! Unlike store-bought versions, homemade applesauce is not only free from added sugar and preservatives, but it also gives you full control over the ingredients, sweetness, and texture....
Stuffed Peppers Italian Style As you all are well aware, I grew up in a Romanian house hold – which means that we ate more than our fair share of stuffed peppers. It might even be the flavor soundtrack of my childhood! Perfectly tender pepper, fluffy and flavorful rice, perfectly seasoned juicy beef, and lots of rich tomato sauce for it all to swim in. Does anyone else feel this same connection to their childhood foods?...
Jamaican Jerk Seasoning Today I have something different to share with you, a spice blend recipe. Jamaican jerk is such a versatile spice blend to have in your cupboard. It adds heat, dimension, and complexity to many a dish. This is my favorite particular little mix but it’s completely customizable! Packed full of aromatics, sweet yet smokey notes, complex nutmeg, and spices from across the globe, this seasoning is famous for a reason....
Easy Lemon Pasta In a world where time is precious and schedules are hectic, this lemon pasta recipe is a delicious lifesaver. It showcases the culinary magic that unfolds in the kitchen when one combines basic ingredients with a dash of creativity. And, as the name implies, the star of this show is none other than the humble lemon. This recipe seamlessly marries simplicity with sophistication by infusing a rich butter sauce with fresh lemon zest and juice!...
After doing that event, and interviews all week long, my body is feeling pretty run down. I have a tendency to get sick after a long period of stress– and I’d say writing and launching a cookbook in the last 10 months has been a LONG period of stress! Now that things are starting to wind down, I’ve been trying to get to bed at 10pm each night, and I’ve been drinking this celery juice recipe each morning to hopefully help boost my immune system....
Now I know people say that you can’t make friends with salad, but those people don’t have friends like me – who know how to make a stellar salad. Ones packed with flavor, texture, crunch, protein, and the perfect amount of dressing. If you’re a fan of those fresh, savory, herbaceous Mediterranean flavors, then get ready to meet your new favorite meal. Did I mention how quick and easy this salad is?...
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This is an easy, excellent chopped Mexican salad. Mexican salads have a way of reviving your taste buds with all of the fresh lime juice and cilantro (and if you don’t like cilantro, keep reading!). I discovered this salad through my cousin’s wife, Alla, on our recent trip to WA. I couldn’t wait to make the salad when we got home....
We use microwaves to reheat leftover Chinese food, cook frozen meals, and steam vegetables when we’re too lazy to pull out the pots and pans. But cake making? You better believe it! I tried 5 different versions of this cake before I found the perfect combination of ingredients. I’ve eaten so many overcooked, flavorless, and overly moist cakes that I didn’t want to see another cake again after the third try....
Every once in awhile I buy these wonton wrappers because I find them extremely versatile. I’ve made several recipes with wonton wrappers, such as my Strawberry and Nutella Wontons, Turkey and Mushroom Rolls, and Mini Apple Pies in Wonton Wrappers. So I thought it was time for another savory recipe with these wrappers. I actually made these lasagna cups back in January but I never got around to posting it, until now....
