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Traditional mousse is made by whipping egg whites into stiff peaks. As a vegan alternative, this recipe uses silken tofu to create a fluffy dessert. You can’t taste it at all! If you don’t keep tofu on hand, try my aquafaba mouse. It’s made with the liquid from a can of chickpeas and also has a delicious chocolate flavor. Ingredients You’ll Need When you use silken tofu that is sold in the refrigerator section of your grocery store, this mousse is ready to serve quickly with minimal chill time....

I have to say, nothing cuts to the core of me like a crispy potato. And these suckers, are crisp-pay. I have tried making hash browns all sorts of ways, but this is the first one to actually land itself on the blog. I’ve pretty much failed at every other attempt that I’ve made to get hash browns to come out this crispy. I had no idea that the secret was to use a waffle iron!...

Quinoa is a nutrient–packed pseudocereal that is gluten–free, high in protein, and incredibly versatile. From a refreshing black bean salad to a hearty lentil quinoa dish, we’ll guide you through creating nutritious meals perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. We’ll also share tips on how to cook quinoa perfectly every time, ensuring fluffy, tender grains that form the ideal base for countless dishes. 1. Quinoa chickpea salad Our first quinoa recipe contains protein-rich chickpeas, crunchy veggies, and a heavenly honey-mustard dressing....

Savor the Season: 15 Make-Ahead Holiday Sides for Stress-Free Festivities Holidays are all about comfort, joy, and, of course, delicious food. But let’s be real, preparing a festive feast can be quite the juggling act. That’s where make-ahead side dishes come to the rescue! I’ve gathered 15 of our favorite holiday sides that you can prep in advance, leaving you more time to enjoy the festivities. From the classic creamy mashed potatoes to a vibrant cranberry sauce, each dish is designed to take the stress out of your holiday cooking....

Why You’ll Love Them These Almond Flour Ginger Cookies are: Prepped in 1 bowl Naturally sweet Gluten-free Dairy-free Ultra-flavorful Require only 1 variety of flour and they’re ready to eat in less than 30 minutes! This recipe is super-simple, calling for only 7 ingredients. If you can’t find almond flour at the store, you can make homemade almond flour as an alternative. Blanched Almond Flour vs. Almond Meal If you’re not familiar with the two varieties of almond flour, blanched almond flour is made from almonds that are blanched first (so their skin is removed) and then they are finely ground....

Bacon Ranch Chicken This Bacon Ranch Chicken will likely become a regular in your dinner rotation! My Ranch Chicken recipe is so popular, that I decided to create a twist, adding bacon, cheese, and green onions to the mix for a flavor explosion! This is a perfect recipe to serve with baked or mashed potatoes and green beans. And don’t worry, there is plenty of this amazing sauce to go around!...

These baked parmesan zucchini crisps are the perfect appetizer! They’re healthier than their deep fried counterpart, crispy, cheesy and so easy to make. I served these babies up with some ranch dressing and they were a hit! Zucchini crisps are ideal for when you have extra or too much zucchini laying around, especially if you grow your own! I don’t have a green thumb, but my mom sure does and she grows her own zucchini....

Banana Upside Down Cake Recipe I absolutely love bananas and I always make sure I have a bunch on my counter. But what do we do when the last few get too ripe to eat? I usually make a loaf or two of banana bread, but this time I decided to switch it up. This banana upside down cake is such an incredible treat! Plus it looks gorgeous without much effort at all....

BBQ Chicken Mango Quesadillas Recipe If you like Chicken Quesadillas and Mango Salsa then you are in for a real treat! This BBQ chicken mango quesadillas recipe has a bit of both, but with some BBQ sauce added. The quesadillas are layered with an incredible combination of chicken, cheese, fresh mango, cilantro, and BBQ sauce that blends together like a match made in heaven in a yummy warm flour tortilla. But the best part is you don’t actually need to make mango salsa!...

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This Skinny BLT salad is everything we love about a BLT minus the carbs which makes this the healthy version :), although we’ve been known to add croutons ;). You’re going to love the super easy, creamy dressing. In all honesty whenever there’s bacon in a recipe, it overshadows everything else in the bowl for me. I often scoot a small stash of bacon to the corner of my bowl (because bowls have corners) and save it for the last bite....

What makes this really memorable is our famous 3-ingredient sandwich sauce that makes this the best BLT recipe you’ll try. Love at first bite! This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Watch the BLT Sandwich Video I’m sharing all of my best tips for making your best BLT Sandwich. This is one of the most popular sandwiches in America (right up there with Grilled Cheese). Watch the video tutorial and you will be craving it (you might as well get the ingredients first)....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. With a new baby, I’m loving this blueberry mango smoothie because it provides a nice jolt of energy without the guilt. The natural sugars in fruit rev up your energy levels quickly without spiking your blood sugar as much as sugary sodas or heavily sweetened coffee would. Also, the Greek Yogurt makes this a powerhouse of protein to help keep your energy up, and prevent the post sugar crash....

The Best Borek Recipe A few months ago, for my sister’s birthday I made croissants and they turned out wonderful. Croissants is not something I make often, mostly because it takes a couple days and usually I don’t have the time, though they are not hard to make at all. Last time I made croissants I used half of the dough to make this fabulous cheese spiral pie. You can also make this with apple and make a delicious apple spiral pie, I have also done that....

This red cabbage recipe has apple, onion, garlic, vinegar, and a touch of cinnamon to create a tender, sweet, slightly sour, and tangy, aromatic dish. Check out our best vegetable sides recipe collection! Ingredients Instructions Serving suggestions Storage More cabbage recipes With braising, the food is first browned at high heat to enhance its flavor, then slow-simmered with some liquid to break down its fibers and make it tender. Red cabbage and other sturdy and fiber-rich veggies like fennel, leeks, potatoes, turnips, brussels sprouts, and carrots are great for braising because the heat, time, moisture, and aromatics improve their flavor and texture....

Tip: When shopping for broccoli, look for ones with large, thick stems for the best results. They will have more tender insides to work with, compared to the thinner stems. You can use a sharp knife to cut the broccoli stems into thin, matchstick pieces, similar to the kind you’d buy in the bag at the store. You can also use a box grater to shred it (use the side with the largest holes), or the shredding blade of a food processor, to shred the broccoli slaw quickly....

Pass me a bowl of these creamy sprouts and it’s all I need. These disappear fast and always get rave reviews. They are rich and indulgent for sure but I suspect they will be the best Brussels sprouts you’ve tried. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Brussels Sprouts Recipe: Homemade Alfredo sauce makes these Brussels sprouts irresistible. It is so easy to make, has simple ingredients and comes together in minutes!...

If you love caesar recipes as much as we do, check out our creamy caesar dressing and caesar pasta salad. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. My son, David, is to thank for this recipe. He is 9 years old and took kids cooking classes at Sur La Table where he learned and fell in love with this caesar salad recipe, so we re-created it at home together....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. I love caprese salad so I thought, why not put it on a piece of crusty bread and make canapés? These went quickly between my hubby and I. Of course my son loved them too, there is, after all, melted cheese on top. Caprese crostini are an easy and tasty appetizer to serve at parties. They only take about 10 minutes to assemble, but they look fancy and taste great....

The Perfect Healthy Snack Today’s recipe which is a favorite of mine, not of my husband’s though, which is a bonus for me because we don’t have to fight over these morsels. I don’t know what it is about roasted cauliflower that I love so much, but I do, and especially if you flavor the cauliflower with different spices like I did this time, very simple spices I might say, smoked paprika, and salt and pepper....

These chai spice chocolate chip cookies are the best ones you’ll ever bake! I know every person says that, but I’m always truly blown away by these. They’re your typical chocolate chip cookie recipe that will check off every item on your “must have” list for the perfect cookie. I promise it will impress even the grumpiest person in your life. They’re soft and chewy in the middle, but crispy on the edges for that bit of crunch....