Stuffed Grape Leaves Recipe These little babies are delicious! Not only are they super tasty and filling, but you can create different versions of the stuffing, making them super versatile and appealing to everyone. I promise, if you haven’t had them before, you’re in for an international delight! Stuffed grape leaves originated in Turkey but today there are a ton of variations across the globe, stretching from the Mediterranean to the Middle East....
There are two popular recipes for sweet and sour eggplants; Italian and Chinese. Surprisingly enough, both recipes are remarkably similar, and the essence of the dish is the same: tender sauteed eggplant cooked in oil and garlic and flavored with vinegar and sugar.Of course, the Italians use Italian eggplant (round, large with dark shiny skin, just like American globe eggplant), while the Chinese use Chinese eggplant (slim, long, and purple)....
Easy Sweet And Sour Pork This sweet and sour pork embodies the essence of Chinese-American cuisine, where a Chinese classic has received a modern makeover over the years. Here, tender pork takes center stage, delivering a delicious contrast of crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, coated in an incredible sauce. With each bite, you’ll experience a delightful harmony between the perfectly fried pork and the medley of bell peppers, onions, and pineapple....
Why You’ll Love It It’s an easy hand-held breakfast. While sweet potato doesn’t become crunchy like real toast, it’s a nice option when you want something easy that you can pick up with your hands. It’s nutritious. Sweet potatoes are a great source of fiber and beta-carotene! (This is the antioxidant that contributes to their bright orange color.) It’s delicious. If you’re like me, and don’t love baked sweet potatoes on their own, you might prefer these tender slices....
FROM TARO FRITTERS TO TARO WAFFLES Initially, I wanted to develop a taro fritter/latke recipe. I had a taro that was languishing in the fridge, and I decided to shred it in the food processor and pan fry it into small cakes. I fell in love with the fritters because of their earthy flavor, crispy exterior, and soft center. Like I do with many other recipes, I called my mom to see if she had any suggestions about how I should develop this recipe....
What is tempeh? Tempeh, or tempe, is a traditional Indonesian, more precisely, Javanese food made with whole, fermented soybeans. It’s very popular across Southeast Asia, where it has been used for centuries as a staple source of protein. The main difference between tempeh and tofu is that tempeh is made with whole soybeans that are fermented. This results in higher protein content, more dietary fiber, more vitamins. Tempeh is basically a vegan superfood in my opinion....
This cheeseburger is everything you want in a burger – juicy, flavorful, and topped with perfectly melted cheddar cheese. The beef patties are seasoned just right, and my special sauce? It’s the secret that takes this burger from good to absolutely amazing. Trust me, once you try this, you’ll never go back to plain old burgers again! Mayonnaise: The creamy base that makes the sauce rich and smooth. Feel free to use your favorite store-bought mayo or make your own using my recipe....
It probably comes as no surprise that I cook fried rice very frequently. Not only do I find this dish comforting, but it is also darn easy to make. All you really need is rice, eggs, vegetables, and soy sauce. Once you get into the rhythm of this basic egg fried rice recipe, play around with it! Substitute rice for quinoa, add other vegetables or protein—do whatever suits your taste....
Be sure to try my Angel Hair Pasta with Chicken and Beefaroni recipes next! Tomato Chicken Pasta This Tomato Chicken Pasta is a gourmet meal if I’ve ever seen one! It’s got delicious bites of seasoned and seared chicken and savory pasta tossed in the most flavorful creamy tomato sauce with delicious seasonings and flavor enhancers. Don’t be thrown by the addition of hot sauce. I promise, it won’t make it spicy, it just enhancers the other flavors in the sauce, as does the mustard powder....
Why You’ll Love It It’s easy to make. You can make each layer from scratch, or speed the process with the help of some convenience items. Using canned refried beans (fat-free ones are usually vegan; check the label), prepared guacamole or salsa will help things move along even faster. It’s delicious. The creamy vegan cheese sauce, seasoned beans, and creamy guacamole all work together in this dish to provide loads of flavor in each bite....
It’s been years since I first posted my recipe for Healthier Peanut Butter Balls, also known as Buckeyes. These chocolate-covered peanut butter truffles are my husband’s very favorite dessert, so my goal was to give them a healthier makeover using a natural sweetener and without the paraffin wax often found in the chocolate coating. (Yuck!) At the time, I simply used melted dark chocolate because it was the easiest solution– and I like to keep things easy....
The recipe is easy to make, just like regular cream cheese frosting, and you can flavor it with vanilla, lemon, or your favorite aromas. Check out our best plant-based dessert recipes! Ingredients Instructions Serving Suggestions Tips Make Ahead & Storage More Vegan Desserts Even if you don’t live in a big city, chances are that your local supermarket keeps a brand or two of vegan cream cheese and vegan butter....
You can have them with vegan Nutella, banana, jam, peanut butter, maple syrup, or other fresh fruit. They are excellent for a special breakfast, snack, or dessert. Dietary Note: this recipe is suitable for a vegetarian and vegan diet. What are vegan crepes? Vegan crepes video Ingredients & Substitutions for Vegan Crepes How to Make Vegan Crepes Serving Suggestions Questions Storage & Make Ahead More vegan breakfast recipes More pancake inspiration Our easy vegan crepes are like French crepes but without eggs and dairy....
This recipe reminds me of Pumpkin Bread, but muffins are significantly faster to bake, and are already portioned for you. They make an easy breakfast or snack on the go, and they are even nut-free, so they are safe to send to school! Ingredients You’ll Need These muffins are made with oat flour, which is simply rolled oats ground into a very fine texture. You can make homemade oat flour, or buy it at the store for convenience....
These soft-baked cookies will be a favorite on your Christmas cookie platter this year. Arrange them with your Sugar Cookies and Gingerbread Cookies, and your holiday treats will steal the spotlight at any cookie swap or party you have planned. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies I love serving festive cookies, whether at home, at a friendly cookie swap, or as a gift for a neighbor or friend....
It’s an essential sauce in French and Italian cuisine, used in lasagne, cannelloni, casseroles, gratins, and as a base recipe for many other sauces. White sauce is easy to make in one pot in about 10 minutes. Most importantly, it will make your vegetable or vegetarian lasagna, cannelloni, casseroles, and gratin recipes one hundred percent more delicious. Made with flour, butter, and milk, white sauce, known as béchamel in Europe, is a pillar of French cuisine....
I know it is summer time when fresh basil and yellow squash make their appearance at the farmers market. The problem I often run into whenever I buy fresh basil is their shelf life. Basil wilts, grows black spots, and molds so quickly that I find myself scrambling to use them before they go bad. Over the past few months, I have experimented with this method of storing fresh basil....
Browse through this list, and take your pick: from protein-rich meals with tofu, and pasta, to vegetable-packed soups – all of them nutritious, vegan, and fulfilling. Hopefully, you’ll find your next mushroom meal on this list! For many more 30-minute meal ideas, check out our 30-minute meal category page. Cooking time: 60 mins Tips for vegan mushroom recipes How to store: Most of these meals keep for 1 day in the refrigerator, best if stored in an airtight container....
Their rich texture, mild flavor, and incredible versatility make them perfect for various dishes, from breakfast to dessert. These recipes are designed to be easy and quick to prepare, ensuring you can enjoy the benefits of avocado without spending hours in the kitchen. Tips to pick avocados 2: Look at the color. Ripe avocados are generally darker than unripe ones, so try to find dark green, almost black ones. 4: Avoid indentations or bruise spots....
From crispy potato sides to creamy mashes and wholesome soups, these potato recipes will get you ready for flavor-rich dishes. For many more side dish ideas, check out our sides category page. They are misunderstood due to their association with comfort food and fried indulgences. But potatoes can be a nutritious addition to your diet and offer many benefits to overall well–being. Let’s look at these wholesome and homecooked meals that make potatoes the star of the table....
