Ingredient and Equipment Notes I’ll tell you exactly what I’ve been using, but there’s obviously a lot of flexibility here depending on where you shop and what your store carries! You can use a variety of ingredients and still have a delicious sandwich with this same basic concept. Sandwich baguette or favorite sliced bread -I love the demi baguettes from Trader Joes so that’s usually what I’m using, but you can use any high quality loaf, roll, hoagie, or sliced bread you like....

Do you have stale bread laying around? Instead of using it in savory vegan stuffing, put it to use in this sweet Vegan Bread Pudding! This decadent dessert will remind you of my French Toast Casserole. It features bread cubes drenched in a rich coconut cream sauce and bejeweled with bourbon-soaked raisins. Finished with a sweet bourbon sauce on top, it’s one of the best treats to indulge in for Christmas or any time of year....

It’s the season for cookies! Christmas is a month away, and I hope this is a time of cookie baking, hot chocolate sipping, snuggling with a kitten on the couch (wait, is that just my life?), fuzzy socks and quality time with friends and family. These Vegan Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are sure to get you in the spirit of Christmas! Its almost like they’re trying to be a brownie that’s rolled in powdered sugar....

4.86 8 Published Jan 24, 2024 After a few tries I think I perfected this recipe! It’s rich and creamy thanks to the coconut cream, but it still has that distinct vodka sauce flavor that I love! And trust me, you cant even taste the coconut in this sauce. It pairs well with the acidity from the tomatoes. This dish is not only delicious, but it comes together in about 30 minutes making it the perfect recipe for busy weeknights or an easy homemade date night meal....

Just because vegans don’t eat meat doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be allowed to enjoy a tender and juicy steak every now and then. My Vegan Steak recipe uses simple seasonings, a tangy marinade, and meaty seitan and lentils to replicate the real thing. Grill them up for an unforgettable summer meal! Plant based vegan beef isn’t always easy to find and is rarely kind to your wallet. Did you know that it’s actually really easy and fun to make at home?...

If you love these sugar cookie bars, you’ll also enjoy my Vegan Lofthouse Cookies! These chewy and colorful Vegan Sugar Cookie Bars put an extra fun twist on my Vegan Sugar Cookies! The buttery sugar cookie base is easy to make in one bowl and bakes to perfection in only 15 minutes. Once cool, it’s decorated with vegan pink buttercream frosting that’s delightfully fluffy and sweet! This recipe makes enough cookie bars to serve a crowd but comes with less work than your average vegan sugar cookie recipe....

The savoury variation, known as ven pongal or khara pongal, is made with ghee, curry leaves, black pepper, ginger, cumin, and hing. During regular pooja, auspicious days, and festivals, this very savoury and delectable meal is presented to the deities. Ven pongal is a popular dish during the festivities in south India but it’s also one of the comfort foods that can be made and served at any time of the day....

So this summer, they’ve introduced a salad that I really like (although, if I’m being honest, there are things about it that I don’t like…more on that in a minute), but I am under no delusion that it will be here much past Labor Day. I’m telling you: trust issues. So I figured I could make my own version (my bank account thanks me). And, since it’s something I could eat every day and be happy, it’s something I could also make in salad jars and keep handy in the fridge....

Now that’s it’s September, it feels like we are all settled into back to school, even though I’m still trying to wrap my head around that. And we’re starting to get some cooler days, so it feels like fall is fast approaching. It’s one of my favorite seasons, but it is always a little hard to say goodbye to summer. So while I break out the baking pans and cinnamon and apples and pumpkin, I’m also gonna be hitting up the pool and the farmer’s market for the last of the summer goodness!...

5 18 Published Jun 10, 2022, Updated Jun 12, 2023 They’re lightly sweetened with maple syrup, but not overly sweet, so I can feel good about eating one for breakfast. Plus, the Greek yogurt adds some protein, probiotics and calcium and helps to keep these muffins super fluffy and moist. I’ve already made multiple batches so far and thanks to the different mix-in options I haven’t gotten bored yet! Plus, Olivia is obsessed with them....

The other great thing is that you don’t have to search high and low for specific hard-to-find candies. (If you’ve done a lot of themed cupcakes, you know what I’m talking about…) I grab a tube of mini M&M’s by the check stand at the grocery store. You can check the baking isle too and see if they have the bags near the chocolate chips. The other thing you’ll need is something orange and squishy, like Starburst, or those orange Tootsie Rolls....

These nachos. Oh these nachos. Smoked pork, savory bacon, tangy pepperoncini. They have everything and they will be gone so fast. Make a big batch on a large cookie sheet for easy serving. Ever try to make chicken wings at home and have a complete fail? Try this recipe, with a secret ingredient that yields deep fried texture with oven-fried ease! A sophisticated twist on a classic favorite. Grown up snack food at its best....

4 Published Nov 03, 2019, Updated Sep 08, 2020 The carseat is in, our hospital bags are packed and we’re so ready to meet this little lady. Isaac and I have both been super busy with work this week, just wrapping up last minute things and trying to feel as prepared as possible to step away for a bit to enjoy the first few days after her arrival. Preparing for Labor Speaking of getting prepared, the third trimester has been all about getting ready for her grand arrival....

We had a rainy Father’s Day yesterday, but it was kinda nice to just stay in and hang out. The kids read and did crafts, my husband watched some golf, I did a bunch of cooking and then we headed to my parent’s house for dinner. It’s so nice to get to spend time with my Dad on Father’s Day - I love that we live so close to them!...

Take my word for it; once you try this popular Indian dessert, you’ll understand why it’s a beloved choice for special occasions and festivals. In this blog post, we will share a delicious and easy-to-follow recipe for Basundi, along with its health benefits and serving suggestions. Why Should You Make it? Rich Flavor: The slow cooking process intensifies the flavors, resulting in a rich and creamy dessert that delights the palate....

I hope all of my U.S. friends had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend! We had lots of sunshine and spent time at the pool, riding bikes in the neighborhood, eating lunch on the screened-in porch, playing with our sweet chocolate lab Dixie and just generally relaxing. Pretty much fabulous all around and has me looking forward to the long days of summer stretching out before us! (Granted, our schedules get a little crazy with the kids off of school but me still working my full-time job as a health and nutrition editor....

Scroll past recipe card for step-by-step photos and how-to’s! How to make a Giant Oatmeal Cookie! Start by softening/melting your butter. Mix in your brown sugar, white sugar, egg yolk and vanilla. If you have dark brown sugar, use it. It adds a deeper caramelly warmth to this cookie. Sprinkle your dry ingredients right in on top of the wet ingredients and mix together. Add your mix-ins Add your oats and your chocolate chips OR raisins if you choose to do that and stir everything together....

This recipe for black eyed peas is ultra comforting and flavorful! Smoky and somewhat spicy, this creamy dish is sure to be a hit with your family. It’s also 100% vegan. You can add collard greens (or kale) directly to the pot, or serve them on the side with cornbread, of course! I’ve included an option for making them in the Instant Pot (with no soaking required). The stovetop version takes a little bit of time, but it’s almost all hands off....

Perfect as a Valentine’s Day recipe for a rose cocktail or mocktail, or for any celebratory moment in your life! I had been meaning to share this gorgeous rose cocktail in time for Valentine’s day this year with my lovely readers, but you know how it goes… it’s February 22nd and valentine’s day is firmly in the rear-view mirror now. But better late than never, and there’s always a time for this beautiful Blushing Ginger Rose Fizz (Rose Cocktail) in my opinion!...

Caesar salad is one of the most popular restaurant salads and sides in America and it is super diverse and versatile. Caesar salad is a basic dish and you can customise it to fit your preferences. You can add a variety of ingredients to give it your own twist. I like to add sliced avocado for added richness, and sometimes crispy tofu. You can also add your own spin to this basic recipe and each time enjoy a different taste....