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This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Danielle Dolinsky sent me an interesting email a while back; a recipe for her Ukrainian syrniki, also known as tvorog pancakes. It’s her specialty and it was featured on the Martha Stewart Show (sounds soo soo dreamy!). Here’s a link to her syrniki recipe and a step-by-step video from the show. I haven’t experimented with a store-bought cheese but I can tell you Mom’s homemade cheese creates a very soft dough; more delicate to handle but had amazing results....

Thank you Bob’s Red Mill for sponsoring this post! Growing up, Chinese New Year was the most anticipated holiday in my family. We all pitched in to clean the house, which was a remarkable feat. Mama Lin decorated every inch of our house with red banners, diamond-shaped fortune signs, red envelopes, peach blossoms and platters of citrus fruit. She also loved to put out a large plate of Chinese sweets on the coffee table in our living room....

You’ll love this recipe because you can put it together with little effort; it’s perfectly moist, tender, and packed with flavor thanks to the carrots, walnuts, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. Dietary Note: this recipe is suitable for a vegetarian and vegan diet. It’s low on cholesterol and saturated fats.Don’t have time to read the full blog post? JUMP TO RECIPE HERE! What is Vegan Carrot Cake? Vegan carrot cake video Ingredients and Substitutions for Vegan Carrot Cake Vegan Cream Cheese and Lemon Frosting How to Make Vegan Carrot Cake Variations Storage & Make Ahead More Vegan Cakes Vegan Quick Breads Vegan Muffins Don’t be put off by the “vegan” in the title....

And the result is REALLY tasty. I’ve been asked what my process is like when I develop recipes, so I thought I’d share a bit more about that today. Usually, I’ll get an idea for a recipe in my head, either from a craving or from sort of inspiration I see at a grocery store or online. In the case of these cookies, I was inspired to try adding pulses to a dessert because I’m in the middle of working on a new recipe in partnership with USA Pulses and Pulse Canada– and these cookies were one of the happy results that I thought I’d share in the meantime....

While most recipes I come up with are inspired by my childhood favorites, I never had ice cream cookie sandwiches like these growing up. We have a new ice cream shop here in Kansas City called Betty Rae’s, and it was their sandwiches that actually inspired me to try making my own at home. They offer a variety of flavors, ranging from classic chocolate chip cookies filled with vanilla ice cream, to double chocolate cookies filled with peanut butter ice cream, to matcha green tea cookies filled with strawberry ice cream, and they all sound amazing....

Ingredients You’ll Need What is mint ice cream made of? All you need is 3 simple ingredients. Coconut Milk (full-fat canned coconut milk) Granulated sugar (I use coconut sugar) Peppermint flavoring When making vegan desserts, be sure to use organic sugar if you’re concerned about the sugar cane processing methods. Organic sugar is always vegan, according to PETA. For a mint chocolate flavor, you can add in either mini chocolate chips, or cacao nibs to keep this ice cream free of any refined sugar....

Why You’ll Love It This creamy peanut butter pie is: No-bake Gluten-free Dairy-free Soy-free Egg-free and totally delicious! It’s also a great dessert to make for a holiday gathering, because it won’t take up any oven space. Keep in mind that it will melt if you leave it out at room temperature for too long, so I recommend storing it in the freezer until about 10 to 15 minutes before serving....

The flavors of kimchi can be quite intense if you’ve never tried it before. Stir frying kimchi with a bunch of rice and soy sauce is a great way to introduce kimchi to your taste buds. If you are looking to buy kimchi at the supermarket, try Sinto Gourmet‘s kimchi. It is one of my favorite brands so far, and it’s organic! The only downside is that their distribution is mostly in Northern California right now....

Smoothies are a brilliant way to pack healthy fruits veggies, and protein. Best of all, they are easy to prep and take less than a minute to blend. Dust off your blenders and enjoy these nutrient-rich smoothies. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. What is the Best Blender for Smoothies? Think of a blender as an investment and it’s worth getting the best one that fits into your budget....

If you want to add flavor, protein, and fiber to your meals without compromising taste, you’re in for a treat. These approachable recipes will enable you to whip up a satisfying and nutritious meal with minimal effort and a low budget. Whether you prefer whole, mashed, or blended chickpeas, there’s a recipe here to suit every taste and cooking skill level. You will see the step-by-step process of soaking and cooking dried chickpeas to perfection and how to use them in protein-packed recipes that satisfy every palate....

Typically, homemade nut milk is made by blending whole (sometimes soaked) almonds with water and then straining out the pulp using a nut milk bag. It’s not too difficult, but it’s not necessarily a process you want to go through when you only need 1 cup of almond milk. That’s where this 2-minute almond milk comes in. Keep this easy hack in your back pocket! Ingredients You’ll Need To make almond milk faster, without the need for soaking or straining, all you need is almond butter and water....

Smacked cucumbers are tossed in a sweet, sour, and spicy dressing inspired by Eastern flavors. You’ll love the combination of crunchy cucumbers and tangy onions with the flavor-packed dressing. Smacked cucumbers are tossed in a mouthwatering sweet and sour dressing and topped with tangy quick pickled red onions. Admittedly, our recipe is less spicy than you’d find in Asia and suitable for most palates. But you can boost the spiciness by adding more Sriracha or tossing in a tablespoon of gochujang, a spicy Korean condiment....

For the longest time, I had been skeptical of the avocado chocolate mousse. I mean, I love avocados and chocolate individually. Who doesn’t? But the whole idea about blending them together didn’t sound quite right. When I hear the word “avocado,” I think guacamole, tacos, toppings for kale salads—basically, foods that probably wouldn’t go well with chocolate. Do you see why I hesitated to embrace avocado chocolate mousses? It didn’t help that the first one I ever made last year ended up being a disaster....

Banana Bread French Toast I have been dreaming about making a banana bread French toast for ages. You can make this French toast with my recipe for banana nut bread, regular banana bread, or you can use store bought banana bread, of course. The piece de resistance in this recipe really is the caramelized bananas. If you’ve never had caramelized bananas you have to try them. They are to die for!...

Mayonnaise: I used Japanese mayonnaise but use your favorite. Greek yogurt is a great substitute. Thai sweet chili sauce: I love using this stuff because it adds a sweet and mildly spicy kick. Made from chilies, sugar, and garlic, it pairs perfectly with the spicy sriracha and tangy lime juice. Sriracha sauce: This is what gives our sauce its signature spicy kick. Adjust the amount to suit your heat preference. Honey: Balances the flavors with a touch of sweetness, complementing the spicy and tangy elements....

Easy Beijing Beef Recipe Let’s just get it out of the way! Yes, this recipe is inspired by the popular Panda Express Beijing beef, and for good reason! It’s addictively good! Yet, this recipe is so much healthier than the Chinese fast food chain because it’s made fresh in your own home. It hasn’t been sitting on a steam table. But what is Beijing beef!?! My version of the dish is basically strips of tender beef that are first marinated and then stir-fried to crispy perfection along with some garlic, onions, bell peppers, and a bit of red chili....

Why You’ll Love It By now, you’re probably familiar with quinoa (pronounced keen-wah), a gluten-free superfood that is actually more of a seed, than a grain. Quinoa contains all of the essential amino acids the body needs, so it’s also a complete source of plant-based protein. Here are some potential health benefits: Quinoa contains the flavonoids quercetin and kaempferol, which act as antioxidants in the body, and have anti-inflammatory properties....

Easy Black Eyed Peas Recipe So, we’ve established that eating black-eyed peas on January 1 will bring you a year’s worth of prosperity. But the good luck won’t stick, according to many legends, if you don’t eat them with greens (which symbolize money), cornbread (which symbolizes gold), and pork (which symbolizes luck). However, don’t let that stop you from eating them anytime of the year. They are great as a main meal or a fantastic side dish....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. My mom has been making this Cabbage, Carrot and Cranberry Salad the past few Sundays for our family dinners. Everyone loves this salad and it always gets devoured. You can totally make it in advance because it stays crisp and delicious for several days in the fridge, even up to a week! This tastes amazing with potatoes or rice. Easy, excellent salad....

If you’re loving all the viral stuffed date and date bark recipes, you’re going to love this one, too! While I love the rendition that makes it tastes just like a Snickers bar, I also had this idea of using dates as a base for a caramel apple vibe during the fall season. I swear you can trick anyone in to eating a ton of this. The medjool dates lend a natural deep caramel flavor....