I’ve had cheesy vegan quesadillas on my mind for awhile now. I know this sounds a little crazy, but sometimes I will have recipe ideas in the middle of the night or when I wake up in the morning! I guess it’s just such a big part of my life right now, I’m constantly thinking about plant based food. Don’t worry, I have a life outside of food, too. 🙂 Well, I had been ruminating on this recipe for a while, when I finally decided to just give it a try....

One of my favorite memories from my newlywed days in our first, slummy, cockroach-ridden apartment (who knew there were cockroaches in Provo, Utah. Apparently cockroaches can live anywhere if you’re lucky enough) was late one Sunday night when we were hungry and kind of desperately needed to go grocery shopping. We rifled through our fridge and our cupboards and realized we had all the ingredients to make French toast, so we busted out our wedding gifts like The Joy of Cooking and our electric skillet and sat in our scary little kitchen, eating French toast....

This post is sponsored by The Spice Hunter and includes tracking links. For more information about tracking links and how to opt out, please visit All About Do Not Track prior to clicking any links found in this post. Anyone else get to the holiday season and suddenly turn into a Cookie Monster?! Maybe it’s the cookie exchanges, the neighborly cookie gifts, the kids’ cookie parties, the constant family and guests coming through… I don’t know....

4.88 8 Published Jan 20, 2023, Updated Aug 03, 2024 Not only are these granola bars made with simple, wholesome ingredients, but they’re so easy to whip up and way cheaper than buying store-bought bars. Plus, you can never go wrong with the combo of peanut butter + chocolate, am I right?! Why You’ll Love This Recipe Chocolate + peanut butter = best combo ever! Gluten-free, vegan and can easily be made nut-free with a few simple swaps!...

This Chocolate-Swirled Banana Bread is a riff on this Classic Banana Bread (and this Lime-Coconut Banana Bread is another variation of the same recipe!) Using Greek yogurt increases the moisture and protein, cutting down on the need for as much oil/fat that is typically used in banana bread. We promise, whichever version you make, you’ll love it! (Read more after the recipe) A few weeks ago, Sara posted an update of this Classic Banana Bread from way-back-when of the early days of Our Best Bites (just realized we’ve been doing this for TWELVE years, guys!...

We’re smack in the middle of summer and I’m enjoying ALL the favorite side dishes, whether it’s at a neighborhood get together or just for dinner with the kids. Creamy potato salad is a must, no mayo coleslaw is perfect as a side or condiment and I love getting in some veggies with this marinated veggie salad or black bean salad or my favorite Southern summer succotash. Today’s recipe for classic baked beans comes from my mom, but also a bit from Southern Living and the Joy of Cooking....

0 18 Published Jan 28, 2016, Updated Jun 12, 2023 Greek yogurt parfaits often look super fancy, but they’re actually really easy to prepare and come together in just a few minutes. They can even be made in advance! Clementines aren’t something I usually think about putting in my yogurt on the regular, but we had one of those big bags a few weeks ago and in an effort to polish them off quickly I started experimenting....

3.76 18 Published Sep 02, 2020, Updated Jun 12, 2023 Types of Energy Balls As you may have guessed, there are so many different types of energy balls and they go by a variety of names too. Some names I’ve heard: energy bites, energy balls, bliss bites, oat balls and fat bombs. In my mind, there is one thing they all have in common: they’re no bake and rolled into balls....

We love some southwest flavors in my house. There’s my go-to southwest chicken skillet, ready in about 15 minutes, as well as southwest sheet pan chicken and veggies, southwest baked salmon and southwest turkey chili. Oh and these baked southwestern egg rolls are a super fun appetizer! Today’s recipe is for cowboy chicken and y’all, it’s just bursting with flavor! There’s juicy, smoky well-seasoned chicken breasts that are seared and then cooked with a mixture of beans, tomatoes, corn and green chilies, all covered with cheese and roasted until hot and melty....

Today, I’m sharing soy marinated tofu, which is my absolute favorite ways to enjoy tofu. I actually started eating and enjoying tofu in high school, which may sound surprising. We definitely didn’t have it at my house, but I tried it in restaurants a few times. I wasn’t always a great eater back then, but I would get curious from time to time. Then in college, one of my roommates was vegetarian, and she had tofu on occasion, and we’d cook it in our apartment sometimes....

We’re just in the first few weeks of summer break here, and my kids are already looking for things to do. One morning this past week, I found them both working on their summer “brain books,” meant to avoid the summer slide of lost learning. And later in the morning, they took turns sweeping our side porch. After lunch, my 10-year-old took a nap. Ah, boredom. They are mostly very good at entertaining themselves and finding things to do, but I did print out some boredom buster ideas and summer fun sheets I found on Pinterest to give us all some ideas....

4.58 160 Published Sep 13, 2024 It’s one of my favorite ways to showcase the natural sweetness of Medjool dates. It’s quick, easy, and incredibly versatile. You can drizzle it over banana ice cream, mix it into your morning oatmeal (like with this salted caramel oatmeal), or use it as a dip for apple slices. Trust me, once you make this date caramel, you’ll find endless ways to enjoy it!...

If you love berry-licious desserts as much as I do, then you’ll also get a kick out of my Raspberry Bars, Blackberry Bars, and Blueberry Cake recipes! Summer is berry season and I can’t think of a better way to celebrate than with a warm scoop of this Easy Blackberry Cobbler paired with vanilla ice cream. Yum! If you’re wondering what the difference is between cobblers, crisps, and crumbles, it mostly has to do with the dough....

Secondly, we’re going to pick a winner for the Photo Contest Giveaway tonight, so you still have time to enter! And finally…Blueberry Sauce. Yeah, yeah, it’s kind of a summery thing, but for me, the most evil part of summer is starting to end and summer how I knew it growing up (hot days and cooler nights) is beginning. So while all of you were gallivanting around with your barbecues and your bonfires, I was huddled in a corner in the fetal position, wondering why my air conditioner wasn’t working properly....

4.43 424 Published Jan 30, 2024, Updated Jun 28, 2024 There are a ton of chia seed recipes out there (and I have dozens posted here on EBF), but if you’re new to chia seeds, chia pudding is an awesome place to start because you’ll get a real sense of their absorption power, the gel-like texture chia seeds create and their ability to help keep you full. Chia Seed Pudding Ingredients To make chia seed pudding, you really only need two simple ingredients: chia seeds and milk, but there are some easy additions that will take the flavor up a notch....

Quick chicken curry is a long-time favorite easy dinner in my house - and in many of your houses as well! My husband and I both adore the flavors, and getting our children to experience all different flavors and types of cuisine is something I think is important. But you know I also love my quick and easy versions of recipes that get dinner on the table without a ton of effort but also without sacrificing flavor....

4.77 17 Published Dec 02, 2021, Updated Jan 30, 2024 Why You’ll Love This Recipe It’s so satisfying making your own jam, trust me! This delicious jam comes together in just one simple step. Make once and enjoy all month long! It can be used in a wide variety of recipes. Ingredients Needed fresh figs – remove the stem and cut into ½-inch pieces. Any type of fresh fig works!...

4.13 40 Published Feb 26, 2024, Updated Sep 18, 2024 Why I Love These Protein Bars Protein-packed – Each bar is loaded with 12 grams of protein. Easy to make – These bars require less than 10 minutes of prep time and just one bowl to whip up. Plus, they’re no-bake, so there’s no need to turn on your oven! Healthy – Many store-bought protein bars are loaded with preservatives, artificial sweeteners and other questionable ingredients, but these homemade protein bars are naturally sweetened and made with only 8 real-food ingredients....

0 2 Published Aug 14, 2024 I’ve been making these pinwheel sandwiches a lot lately for my kids school lunches (see all my favorite lunch box ideas for kids here), but they’re not just for kids! I love eating these for a quick lunch served with sweet potato chips, but they also make for a great party appetizer. How to Make Pinwheel Sandwiches Pinwheel Sandwich Variations There are so many different ways to make pinwheel sandwiches....

Pair your fluffy vegan naan with my Tofu Palak Paneer, One Pan Tofu Curry, Chickpea Tikka Masala, and more Indian-inspired meals! Have you ever tried to find vegan naan at the grocery store? It’s harder than you think. The last time I checked, I couldn’t find a brand made without eggs, milk, yogurt, or all three. Luckily, this Vegan Naan recipe is surprisingly easy to make from scratch with just 8 everyday ingredients!...