You should know by now that Kate and I are all about everything in moderation. I still like to eat treats when trying to eat healthy, and I’m not about to make some whole-wheat chia seed kale chunk protein “cookie”. When I want a cookie, I want a COOKIE. Enter the small batch. This little recipe makes just 10 perfect cookies, and you can whip it up in a matter of minutes with just one bowl and a mixing spoon....

Recently I shared this one-pot Cajun dirty rice, which has deep, rich flavor and plenty of sausage crumbles throughout. Chicken fiesta is a fun Mexican-style dinner we love that’s full of flavor. And I can’t forget to mention this classic chicken and rice casserole that’s pure comfort food in my book. Cause chicken and rice is just a perfect combo. Today, we’re moving things westward a little bit. Southwest skillet chicken and rice is an easy, flavorful, all-in-one dish with chunks of chicken, peppers, tender rice, beans and corn, the perfect blend of seasonings and some melty cheese to top it all off....

Spaghetti night. Oh, how I love thee. You are guaranteed to make my belly happy and my face smeared with red. Sometimes my shirt even joins the celebration. I’m not shy when it comes to this family favorite. I’m like my toddler that way. I love that I can whip up this meal in about 30 minutes, but it can easily hang out for longer if you’re in the middle of something or need to step away to handle a 3-year-old’s meltdown about her favorite pjs being dirty....

Happy Monday! This past week we had a random summer fever virus pass through the house. It started with my daughter and then moved to my son. Thankfully, they each recovered in 24 hours, and we were all healthy and happy by the weekend. But that brings us to today’s recipe for this spaghetti squash with pesto chicken and tomatoes. It’s an easy, 4-ingredient dinner that is going to be a little lifesaver....

This curry is inspired from Ussal which is sprouted lentil curry served as popular maharashtrian dish Misal pav. The major difference between usal and this sprout moong curry is the masala gravy. The gravy base in this sprout curry is much lighter and healthier. If you are looking for some recipe to use lentil sprouts other than salad or chaat you can make this Sprout curry from Indian cuisine....

If you find yourself standing in the line at Starbucks in front of the pastry case, staring longingly at that glazed lemon loaf, then this recipe is for you! Anyone else wish Starbucks would get some vegan pastries already? I know sometimes they have salads that are vegan, and maybe some snacks, but can I get a vegan scone or muffin with my coffee, PLEASE? I did several trial runs to perfect this vegan lemon loaf....

Thai Peanut Salad Dressing Print Recipe Text Only 1/2 C peanut butter 1 lime, juiced and zested 2 1/2 t sesame oil 1 T seasoned rice wine vinegar 2 T soy sauce 3 T honey 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped 1 T minced ginger 1/2 C roughly chopped cilantro (stems and all) 1/2 C vegetable oil 1/4 t kosher salt* 2-3 t sriracha chili sauce* 2-4 T water* *The need for salt may differ depending on the brand of PB you use....

Have you guys been hit with the crazy winter weather this week? I’m so thankful not to be in Chicago (where I went to college) because they were saying it got down to -50 with the wind chill. I just can’t even! ❄️ We had a cold snap here in North Carolina but it so pales in comparison that I felt a little guilty anytime I shivered. Not to worry though, I’ve got a super cozy meal today to warm us up!...

Macaroni salad is a must have at any cookout, barbecue or potluck, and today I’m going to share with you the absolute BEST vegan version. It’s incredibly creamy and flavorful, and is sure to be a hit at your next get-together! Just like my Best Vegan Potato Salad, this Vegan Macaroni Salad is a classic summer dish that no one would guess is vegan. It’s also ridiculously easy to make in less than 30 minutes....

4.91 38 Published Jun 24, 2020, Updated Jun 07, 2023 I remember when people first started making green smoothies back in 2010-2011. People were so amazed by that fact that adding greens like spinach and kale to smoothies could actually taste good. To be honest, I was a little nervous about it at first too. But I started adding greens to my smoothies years ago and I haven’t looked back since....

3.84 2 Published Feb 12, 2016, Updated Mar 20, 2023 Today’s tropical trail mix is coming at the perfect time considering it’s freezing outside and I’d give anything to be on a tropical island right now — or any place warm for that matter. The dried pineapple combined with crunchy banana chips, coconut flakes, cashews and creamy macadamia nuts makes for an irresistible mix. As an added bonus this mix is super easy to toss together because there are no seasonings or roasting necessary....

So my dad is a really interesting guy. And I don’t mean that in semi-snide jerkfaced way, I mean that he is a really interesting guy. Anyone who knows him (does anyone know my dad? Besides Sara and my one sister who reads the blog?) knows that he is an interesting guy. He is the world’s most cautious man (we were not allowed to have a trampoline, which may have scarred me for life), someone who perpetually drives 15 miles under the speed limit (at least), no matter what it is, but he participates in all sorts of dangerous or potentially dangerous activities like motorcycling and skiing and backpacking and white water rafting....

Want more savory vegan breakfast ideas? Try my Vegan Breakfast Sandwiches (freezer friendly), The Best Tofu Scramble and JUST Egg Omelette. There isn’t usually time for fluffy pancakes or vegan omelettes during busy weekday mornings. We need a meal or snack that is filling, nutritious and full of flavor to grab and head out the door. If you’re in the mood for something savory, try these Vegan Breakfast Burritos. They’re made with filling ingredients like eggy tofu scramble mixed with an incredible vegan queso, and breakfast hash with potatoes and beans....

4.8 55 Published Apr 05, 2017, Updated Sep 16, 2021 I’ve actually never had the vegan chicken salad from WF but I’m loving this version SO much. It’s loaded with flavor, has a nice crunch and works great for sandwiches and wraps. I even had two meat-eating guys try the chicken salad and they both said it was great, so boom! Ingredients Needed for Vegan Chicken Salad tofu – the tofu is loaded with plant-based protein so each serving gives you 15 grams....

Chocolate ganache is a staple recipe for any baker, and this vegan version is so easy to make. It’s totally versatile, and can be used as a drizzle on cupcakes/cake, frosting, cake filling, pancake or waffle topping, ice cream topping, dip or even to make truffles. You only need 2 ingredients: coconut milk or cream and semi-sweet chocolate. How to make vegan ganache It will thicken as it cools, and even more in the refrigerator....

Zucchini fritters make a great light meal, appetizer or snack. I love eating them with a little vegan sour cream on top. If you have a garden with a lot of zucchini that needs to get eaten, then you will want to save this one! You could make a lot of fritters at once and freeze the leftovers, simply double, triple or quadruple the recipe. Want more recipes to use up all your garden zucchini?...

4.46 45 Published Dec 23, 2019, Updated Sep 28, 2022 Pre-Cooked Steamed Lentils You can totally plan ahead and cook your own lentils, but this dish is an absolute breeze to whip up with pre-cooked, steamed lentils. I’ve seen steamed lentils at different grocery stores in the produce section. Stores like Kroger carry the Melissa’s steamed lentils and steamed lentils are one of my favorite items to buy from Trader Joe’s....

Whether you’ve had your own kitchen for awhile or are just getting started on collecting kitchen tools, you might be wondering what you do and don’t need. Take it from a girl who’s been down the road of gadget overconsumption–you need less than you think! Here are my tips on 5 things you don’t need (and 3 that you do.) 5 Things You Don’t Need KitchenAid Professional Series. Don’t get me wrong–I love my KitchenAid mixer....

6 Published Apr 05, 2018, Updated Aug 02, 2021 I tried to cover all the BEST Girl Scout cookie flavors with this round-up. My favorites are Samoas and Thin Mints, but Tagalongs and Do-Si-Dos are up there as well because I LOVE all things peanut butter. More Recipe Collections You Might Enjoy: Hearty Vegan Salads50+ Healthy Cookout Recipes16 Tofu Recipes That You’ll CraveHow to Cook Tempeh + Tempeh RecipesThe BEST Healthy Tahini recipes

This drink is commonly promoted as a drink to improve the symptoms related to adrenal fatigue. All these ingredients are otherwise healthy and good for our bodies. So I thought to give it a go. My Reason to Try This This drink is said to be good for: The role of adrenal system in our bodies is essential to regulate hormons, maintain healthy metabolic functions, controlling blood pressure, and stress response....