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We understand the importance of catering to the different preferences of friends and family. So we’ve assembled a diverse list of vegan sides from all over the world; Italian, Asian, Middle–Eastern, and American–inspired, to name a few. For many more side dish ideas, check out our sides category page. So, let’s dive into this list of tasty vegan side dishes from all over the world. Mediterranean vegan sides 1. Italian side salad We start this list with an easy 10-minute side salad that will fit almost any meal....

Well Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner and I’m not one to turn down a reason to celebrate and to eat delicious food! Looking around this blog of mine, I found that I had quite a few of these recipes that would make your Cinco de Mayo party a success, so here I thought I’d share them with you, my favorite peeps. Having made them all, multiple times, I can assure you that they are insanely delicious and that you must try them, maybe not all, but pick your favorites....

Quick And Easy Asian Style Green Beans Recipe I usually go through different culinary moods and right now I’m in my Asian mood. So yes, I’ve been making a lot of Asian dishes, because not only do I love eating them, but they are incredibly easy to make. This is how these Asian style green beans came to be. I’ve been making salmon bites, which I will eventually share the recipe with you, but I’ve been making these green beans as a side....

Chickpea frittata is a staple in our house. In spring, when asparagus is in season, we often prepare this recipe when we need a quick, healthy, and tasty dinner. It only takes 10 minutes to sauté the asparagus and another 10 to cook the frittata. The best thing is that you can make this recipe in any season by simply changing the vegetables. If you want to learn more, check out our full guide on how to make vegan frittata, where we share more tips and ideas on how to make the best vegan frittata with simple plant-based ingredients....

Be sure to try my Italian Sausage Pasta recipe next! Baked Ravioli My favorite part about this recipe, (aside from how delicious it is), is the fact that you don’t have to boil the ravioli prior to assembling. 🤯 There is an abundance of sauce in this recipe that the ravioli cooks in while it’s in the oven. Not only does it make the ravioli super flavorful, but you can rest assure that the ravioli will be perfectly cooked without splitting and falling apart....

With the holiday season just around the corner, I know that many of you will be looking for recipes to bring to your holiday gatherings. Well, I have the perfect dish for you. This sweet potato mac and cheese with olives is vegetarian-friendly and it will satisfy the appetites of your meat-loving friends as well. The colder fall and winter months are when we celebrate root vegetables in our cooking....

Next to Roasted Turkey, mashed potatoes and Turkey Gravy, are always the most popular dishes on our Thanksgiving table. In fact, I think there are a few members of the family who may come specifically for the potatoes, and I don’t blame them. This recipe is incredible alone, but out of this world when drizzled with butter and gravy. Creamy Mashed Potatoes Video Watch Natasha whip up this simple mashed potatoes recipe and share her tips for how to get a perfectly fluffy whipped texture and the best flavor....

What Is Bruschetta Pasta When most of us think of bruschetta we think of the appetizer. The classic grilled bread topped with fresh diced tomatoes, basil, garlic, and olive oil. Now, take that iconic appetizer, replace the bread with perfectly cooked pasta, and toss it all together with some grated parmesan cheese! That my friends is bruschetta pasta! It’s fresh, full of layered flavor, and a garlic lover’s delight! The sauce needs no cooking at all, so all you have to do is chop the veg, boil the pasta, and toss to combine....

We have all probably seen thousands of mashed potato recipes, so what can we possibly do to add a little fun to the dish? Mix potatoes with butternut squash! I can’t take all the credit for this idea. It was actually from one of the attendees at my Cooking to Squash class at the library. I can’t remember why we were talking about boiling butternut squash, but a lady mentioned how she loved eating mashed butternut squash....

We love re-creating our favorite Mexican-inspired recipes at home, from Guacamole to Fish Tacos and even Chicken Fajitas. These pork carnitas are another family favorite that will be on your regular rotation. You’ll also appreciate that leftovers keep really well. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Carnitas We love slow cooker recipes that require simple ingredients and minimal clean-up. I’m SO looking forward to sharing this recipe with you!...

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This Carrot Walnut Cake is fluffier than the traditional American carrot cake but it’s perfectly soft and moist. The cream cheese frosting has a marshmallow-like fluffiness that will make you want to lick the spatula, the whisk, the bowl and your fingers if needed ;). Why I love this carrot cake so darn much? It’s not overly sweet. Most store-bought carrot cakes throw you into a sugar coma after half a slice, but this one is just right; bite after delicious bite....

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Creamy Cauliflower Potato Soup Recipe This Creamy Cauliflower and Potato Soup with Shrimp is amazing! My cousin Lena shared this recipe with me years ago, and I have loved it ever since. It brought me back to Mexico and all the gourmet soups we tried on our honeymoon. It’s where I first fell in love with creamy soups. This creamy soup has the WOW factor and your dinner guests will agree....

You can bake chiacchiere in the oven, or deep-fry them. Ingredients & Substitutions Flour: cake flour is the best for this recipe.Sugar: regular white sugar is best.Salt: just a pinch, to bring flavours together.Lemon zest: best if from an organic lemon. You can also use orange zest.White wine: it makes the chiacchiere light, crips, and full of little bubbles. Water: just plain tap water.Oil: sunflower seed oil or any other neutral vegetable oil....

Be sure to try my Chicken Taco Soup and Chicken and Wild Rice recipes next! Chicken Corn Chowder This Chicken Corn Chowder is out of this world delicious, it’s definitely earned a spot on our favorites list! Cooking up some crispy bacon in the soup pot gets things off to a super flavorful start, and the drippings from the bacon are used to make a flavorful roux which thickens this chowder up nicely....

Easy Chicken Fajita Pasta Recipe Today was one of those days where I looked in the fridge, and it was almost empty, and really did not feel like cooking. It was time for something fast and super easy. I spotted the bell peppers, onion, and chicken. What else would that scream other than “fajitas”? And that, my friends, is how this quick one-pot meal was born. One pot meals are my faves, because I hate washing dishes, especially pots and pans, since you can’t really put those in the dish washer....

Easy Chicken Nuggets Recipe I don’t think I’ve ever met someone who could confidently say they don’t like chicken nuggets! Even if you live a squeaky clean eating lifestyle, everyone caves once in a while for the sake of nuggets. The crisp exterior, soft chicken on the inside, and of course your favorite dipping sauce in tow. Just look at these ingredients. Homemade chicken nuggets are so easy to make! A quick search showed me that there are 32 ingredients in the most popular variety of fast food nuggets....

It’s not surprising that this Chicken Stir Fry recipe has been a reader favorite for years. Quick 30-minute meals like Beef Stroganoff, Chicken Chow Mein, and Fish Taco Bowls are some of my favorites for busy weeknights, and this easy dish is a great one to make on repeat. Easy Chicken Stir Fry Recipe Here’s why this chicken stir fry recipe will become a staple in your home as an easy go-to weeknight dinner....

For this pasta dish, I tossed in whatever protein I could find around the house, which happened to be a can of chickpeas. The star of the show, however, is the shredded mozzarella. Have you ever tried smoked mozzarella? The texture is a lot like regular mozzarella, but the outside is golden and slightly tough from the smoking process. The flavors are quite intense when you eat smoked mozzarella on its own....

When I was young, I loved eating those chili mango lollipops that you would find in Mexican grocery stores. The candy is shaped like a mango, and it is covered in a layer of chili powder. Clearly, my attraction to spice developed at a young age. Having long outgrown the desire to eat lollipops, I decided to make a healthier version of a favorite junk food from my childhood. By chopping up bits of dried mango and adding a pinch of red pepper flakes, these granola bars are a grown-up version of the chili mango lollipops I loved....

What is a coffee mousse? If you’ve ever been to Italy you know that over here we really love coffee, and we use it in many sweet preparations. Coffee mousse, also known in Italian as “crema al caffè” is a very simple dessert made by mixing very cold espresso coffee with whipped cream and sugar, and with a sprinkle of unsweetened cacao powder on top. If you’ve never tried coffee mousse, you’ll be surprised by how delicious this simple treat is....