0 0 Published Nov 08, 2024 The process is simple — boil, smash then roast until perfectly crisp. They’re kind of like a cross between my healthy mashed potatoes and air fryer breakfast potatoes, and let’s be honest, you can never go wrong with crispy potatoes!

Ingredients and Equipment List Ground beef – 80-85% lean is preferable. With the higher fat content you’ll get a much juicier, flavorful burger. That being said, you are welcome to make this recipe with leaner ground beef if you like. A1 Sauce – or substitute your favorite steak sauce- this gives a great flavor boost with a little bit of tang. Dijon mustard – a touch of acidic mustard gives flavor and depth....

0 0 Published Sep 20, 2024 Normally I opt for my sweet potato nachos or cauliflower nachos, but I was craving real deal nachos one day so I whipped up this recipe and it was too good not to share! Crunchy tortilla chips are topped with shredded cheese and a ground turkey refried bean mixture and baked until warm and cheesy then topped with all the goods… tomatoes, avocado, sour cream, cilantro and jalapeños....

4.35 204 Published Sep 17, 2024 You just can’t beat the peanut butter and banana combo. It’s sooo good and probably my favorite flavor combination if you couldn’t tell from all my pb + banana recipes on the site like this peanut butter banana baked oatmeal, peanut butter banana bites, peanut butter banana pudding and chocolate peanut butter banana bark. The trick to making this bowl of oatmeal so voluminous and filling is using double the amount of liquid typically recommended....

The best vegan caesar salad recipe Caesar salad is my absolute favorite green salad, and this vegan version is free of eggs and anchovies. This simple salad makes a yummy light meal on its own or bulk it up with some Vegan Chicken, Marinated Tofu, or Roasted Chickpeas. Vegan Caesar Salad is also the perfect side dish for your favorite main, like Vegan Lasagna or The Best Vegan Spaghetti. Caesar salad is easy to make at home and made up of 4 parts:...

How about that cute message? Thanks to YOU readers for that fun idea! I asked for some ideas on our Facebook page, and thought this was perfect. Now, if you haven’t made our Tin Can Treats before, read this tutorial. These are the perfect, unique little gift for teachers, neighbors, friends, etc. You can fill them up with homemade goodies (like Easy Pretzel Turtles or Peppermint Bark Popcorn) or store bought candy or trinkets....

When my twins were babies (they’re 9 now), I did the whole pureed baby food thing. It was fun, I guess, but it required SO much work! That’s because I made it all at home from scratch. There was cooking, blending, even straining at the beginning. And then for each meal I would sit them in their highchairs, and spoon feed mush into their mouths. Actually, I like those memories, and it was a fine way to go!...

5 2 Published May 14, 2024, Updated May 23, 2024 rice – for the base layer of the bowl. I prefer to use white sushi rice, short grain brown or white rice. sushi-grade ahi tuna – the star of the poke bowl! Make sure you are getting sushi-grade fish, which means that it’s safe to prepare and eat raw. I recommend buying it from a reputable fishmonger or market that specializes in raw fish....

Today’s recipe for twice baked potatoes is a family classic. I grew up loving twice baked potatoes - and honestly, potatoes in all the ways - and I’ve passed that on to my kiddos and especially my daughter. But a couple years back, I realized it had been a while since I’d fixed potatoes that way, so I asked my mom to share her recipe. My mom’s instructions were “Bake potatoes, scoop out insides, add cheese-sour cream-butter-half and half-whatever you like....

Serve with vegan cornbread and vegan sour cream for the best results! Want even more chili recipes? Check out my Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili, Lentil Chili and Vegan White Chili. The very best vegan chili recipe Easy vegan chili is loaded with beans, meaty crumbled tofu (or vegan ground meat of your choice), and classic seasonings. This fan favorite dish is ready in under an hour and uses super simple ingredients....

Treat yourself to a slice of my Vegan Pumpkin Bread, Cranberry Orange Bread, and Vegan Banana Bread if you’re craving more vegan quick breads! If your go-to treat around the holidays is a vegan cinnamon roll or a puffy vegan snickerdoodle, then you’ll have to try this Vegan Cinnamon Swirl Quick Bread. It’s a surprisingly easy yet indulgent treat with the same warm and comforting flavors as your favorites. Featuring a moist and fluffy crumb with a ribbon of cinnamon sugar throughout, vegan cinnamon swirl bread is completely irresistible....

Some cakes are calling out for cream cheese frosting, am I right? It was always my favorite type of frosting before going vegan. The few times I’ve tried to make it the way you would make typical cream cheese frosting, it would be too runny and slippery. One time I made a double layer carrot cake for Easter, and the top layer slipped off and broke right before serving… It still tasted good, but how frustrating!...

Soup season calls for more cozy soups, like my Vegan Potato Leek Soup, Italian Chickpea Soup, Creamy Carrot and Lentil Soup, and Vegan Chicken Noodle Soup. The coldest, windiest days are always made better with a big helping of this creamy vegan mushroom wild rice soup. It’s a simple one-pot soup made with a blend of earthy and savory ingredients, like mushrooms, wild rice, fresh vegetables, and vegetable broth. And thanks to blended cashews, it’s almost addictively creamy and rich!...

This beautiful pie will be the star of your next Summer get together! It’s incredibly easy to make, even easier if you use a store bought vegan pie crust. No one will guess it’s vegan! I recommend making this pie during strawberry season for the best tasting pie. I picked up some amazingly sweet strawberries at my local Farmer’s Market last week and they were perfect. Luckily I bought a ton because I ended up making this pie a few times to get the recipe just right!...

I’ve had tons of easy vegetarian recipes on the blog this month already. It started with my easy chickpea burgers then Instant Pot lentil soup and sweet potato black bean enchiladas. And soon to come, vegetarian tacos. Seriously delicious eats! Today I’m sharing my go-to vegetarian meatballs that are made with grated zucchini. They are crazy good. They get perfectly browned and cooked in the oven (yay for hands off!...

We are just back from a long weekend in Florida, a family reunion with my husband’s side of the family, and we had SO much fun! Lots of beach time, family time, play time, and tons of great food! But whew, I’m worn out and feel like my house is half upside-down. We got home late yesterday afternoon, I immediately went to the grocery store to stock us up, made some overnight oatmeal jars to have on hand for the week, made dinner, caught up on some emails and then settled in for Game of Thrones....

4.89 22 Published Jul 22, 2022, Updated Jun 20, 2024 Zucchini is such a magical vegetable! It’s not only amazing in savory dishes, but it adds a wonderful texture and moistness to baked goods. Its mild flavor pairs beautifully with chocolate – making these brownies extra moist, boosted with nutrition and so delicious! Why You’ll Love These Brownies Zucchini not only adds extra nutrition, but also extra moisture – no need for oil!...

0 0 Published Sep 23, 2023, Updated Jul 18, 2024 With everything from blueberry and lemon poppyseed muffins to chocolate chip and protein muffins all of these recipes are made with wholesome, real-food ingredients like whole wheat flour, almond flour, maple syrup and Greek yogurt. Many of them are also gluten-free, dairy-free with some being vegan. No matter what your dietary preferences are there’s a muffin recipe for everyone!...

We had such a fun weekend! We had a play date Saturday morning, followed by a fun bounce house birthday party, followed by an afternoon at the pool and then a movie night – cause we were wiped! We watched Moana for the first time and it’s super cute. Yesterday, we took the kids to our local amusement park, Carowinds, and had a blast! J (almost 4) was really into the kiddie roller coasters while older sister M screamed her head off....

Though I love classic scrambled eggs even plain and simple, but here are few ways to jazz up scrambled eggs and make them extra special and delicious. So if these 5 Scrambled Egg Hacks You Haven’t Tried till now (but Should!) It’s time to spice up your scrambled egg game and add flavour to the scrambled eggs Make them Creamy To make scrambled eggs creamier, you can add grated paneer....