Easy Homemade Popovers If you’ve never made popovers before, you’re in for a treat! Popovers are very airy and hollow and are made from egg and milk batter. They are so delicious, and honestly when you bite into one, you’ll be surprised by how light they are! There are only 4 simple ingredients in this recipe: flour, salt, milk and eggs, and the easiest process in the world, making it perfect for novice bakers!...
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. When my son started school, I was determined to pack him healthy, nutritious and satisfying lunches. Without me hovering over him while he ate, he brought his fancy sandwiches right back home, sometimes untouched. I could see he wasn’t really into what I packed for him. After he brought several lunches back, I resorted to ordering food at school, but that never sat well with me since they weren’t very balanced meals – very little fruit or veggies....
This creamy pumpkin pasta sauce is inspired by the Tuscan Pumpkin Pasta Sauce I saw at the grocery store. It’s the perfect Fall twist for your next pasta night! As written, this is a vegan pumpkin pasta sauce recipe, but it’s also delicious with a topping of grated parmesan cheese if you don’t need a dairy-free dish. The flavor is so delicious that you can reheat the leftovers as a quick soup or as a dip for a grilled cheese sandwich....
They are raw, vegan, and pack a nutritional punch! Thanks to all the walnuts, pecans and dates loaded into these bars, you’ll get a dose of fiber, antioxidants, and healthy Omega 3 fats in each fudgy bite. Now, that’s my kind of brownie. — [print_this] Raw Walnut Brownies (vegan, gluten-free) makes about 20 pieces adapted from Cru’s brownie Ingredients: 2 cups raw walnuts 2 cups raw pecan halves 1 cup dates, pitted and soaked 10 minutes 1/2 ripe banana 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 2 Tablespoons of water, as needed to facilitate blending 3 dropperfuls NuNaturals Vanilla Stevia (about 36 drops), or to taste Directions: In a food processor, combine all the ingredients and process until well combined....
Red Velvet Sheet Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting This Red Velvet Sheet Cake is my go-to when I want to dazzle my guests without spending all day in the kitchen. The vibrant, cocoa-infused red layers are not only visually stunning but also irresistibly moist, perfectly complementing the rich, creamy cream cheese frosting. It’s perfect for your holiday table and an absolute crowd pleaser. Butter: Adds richness and moisture to the cake....
Why You’ll Love this Recipe What is Lassi? Ingredients - Notes and Substitutions Mango lassi is made with the base ingredients of yogurt, milk, and mango pulp. It’s more or less a mango smoothie with yogurt. I was FaceTiming my mom and said, “mom why don’t I have any fond childhood memories of you making me mango lassis?” Apparently, my mom always tried to make me mango lassis growing up, and I would always complain that they don’t taste like the Indian restaurants or the ones we would drink in India....
This is a special occasion recipe, perfect for a date night in or Valentines Day. It is on the same level as our popular Filet Mignon in Cream Sauce, succulent Broiled Lobster Tails or the ever impressive Prime Rib. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Classic Beef Tenderloin Recipe: A filet of beef is a pricey, but don’t let that intimidate you. We’re sharing everything from how to trim, tie and how to cook beef tenderloin....
This classic roasted tomato soup is borderline perfection! Healthy and low fat, easy to make, and oh-so creamy, minus the cream! This is my go to tomato soup recipe, it comes together so quickly and is a dish the whole family will enjoy. Complete with toasted thyme bread, I’m willing to bet that this bowl of comfort will make it into your weekly rotation of recipes! It’s getting to be comfort food season around these parts, and it’s making me feel all the feelings about homemade soups!...
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. These cheesy shrimp tea sandwiches were super easy to make and uber delicious. You can’t go wrong with this list of ingredients! I invited my sisters and their families over for dinner this past Sunday and they were all raving about these fantastic little tea sandwiches. You’ll want to pin these for future reference! My husband’s cousin, Angelina shared this recipe with us for her “shrimp sandwiches....
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This slow cooker beef brisket is fall-apart tender, so juicy and flavorful and you won’t believe how simple the ingredient list is! This slow cooker brisket had everyone’s seal of approval – rave reviews every time! Crockpot beef brisket is great as a side dish with mashed potatoes or served as beef brisket sandwiches. The slow cooked mushrooms are just as delicious as the slow cooked brisket....
Soba noodles are great for weeknight meals because they cook very quickly—about 4 to 5 minutes in boiling water. In this recipe, I’m flavoring the noodles with a sauce that’s made with a combination of almond butter, soy sauce, and a few other seasonings. It’s light and nutty with a hint of sweetness. If you don’t have almond butter, just substitute whatever nut or seed butter you have at home....
On the East Coast, nothing marks fall quite like a visit to the local apple orchards for fresh farm treats. Having grown up in Arizona, I NEVER went apple picking. I had no idea it was a thing until my freshman year of college at NYU where our dorm shuttled a bunch of us to a local farm. Yeah, the wagon-ride, corn maze, and cute livestock were great. BUT THE APPLE CIDER DONUTS?...
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Portobello mushrooms are so meaty and if prepared correctly, they can be just as satisfying as steak (almost ;)). One of my readers, Greg, wrote in telling me he had used the marinade from my grilled mushroom skewers for these portabello mushrooms stuffed with fresh spinach and topped with havarti. The cheese melts and softens the spinach. As Greg described it; “Wow....
We use tofu to make the spinach pesto recipe creamy and nutritious. You can use the pesto with your favorite pasta, spread it on a sandwich, or as a pizza topping. Creamy, light, nutritious, and super easy to make. This spinach pesto made with tofu and spinach is a winner for a last-minute, quick, and easy dinner. Honestly, vegan pesto is surprisingly simple to make and is an excellent way to use up veggies leftovers since you can make it with most veggies....
Months ago, I bought a huge bag of farro from you that I didn’t need in my kitchen. Again, it was the savings. The bag remained untouched on my cupboard, mocking me. I finally couldn’t take it anymore. I ripped open that bag and let my creativity flow in the kitchen. I was excited to see strawberries making their appearance at the farmers market again, so I decided to add them to the salad to give it some sweet and tart flavor....
Honey Sriracha Chicken Sliders These chicken sliders have the best balance of flavors guys, you just wait. This is a perfect recipe to prepare ahead of time for company and keep warm in the Slow Cooker until it’s time to eat! Let’s get into the ingredients. How to Make it Slow Cooker: Season the chicken with salt/pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Place in the Slow Cooker with the Sauce ingredients....
This red curry naan pizza was made with leftover red curry paste, tomato sauce and bits of vegetables that I found in my fridge. It may seem a bit odd to mix red curry with tomato sauce for the pizza base, but the flavors go together surprisingly well. COOKING NOTES FOR NAAN PIZZA Failed attempts: I tried mixing the curry paste with coconut milk once, but the sauce was way too runny for pizza....
You can expect a savory umami-packed flavor with a touch of brininess and tanginess pleasantly reminiscent of the sea without being fishy. Dietary Note: this recipe is suitable for a vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diet.Don’t have time to read the full blog post? JUMP TO RECIPE HERE! What is Vegan Tuna? Vegan tuna video Ingredients & Substitutions for Chickpea Tuna How to Make Vegan Tuna Salad (with Tips) Serving Suggestions Storage & Make Ahead That is, as a replacement for canned tuna in salads, sandwiches, stuffed baked potatoes, as a starter with lettuce leaves or canapés, or as is on a slice of bread....
Let me tell you that if you’re looking for an easy chocolate cake recipe, that didn’t come out of a box, this is it! I would probably say this is even easier to make than the chocolate cake that comes out of a box because you don’t need to dirty out your mixer. The beauty of this cake is that no mixer is required, hence the funny name, the lazy ass cake....
I played around with alternative pizza crusts a bit more, and by some lucky experiment, I discovered that plantain crusts are the way to go. I know, it sounds a bit strange, but stick with me here. It’s a bit like having a slightly sweet cornbread pizza crust, except it’s made with plantains instead. And, in case you’re wondering/slightly worried, this crust does NOT taste like bananas. There’s nothing but tastiness going on here....
