5 14 Published Aug 15, 2017, Updated Jan 13, 2022 And if you’ve been following me on Instagram you’ll know that lately I’ve been having a moment with coconut butter. I posted my coconut butter recipe a few weeks ago, but have since realized that making coconut butter in my Vitamix is crazy fast and easy. Coconut butter in the food processor takes about 11-15 minutes, but it literally takes 1-2 minutes in the Vitamix and it comes out super smooth and drippy....

PS: I have plenty of other vegan soup recipes to help warm you up during soup season. Say hello to this veggie-packed, super easy, and extra satisfying Vegan Minestrone Soup. It’s the comfort food you’ve been dreaming about that doesn’t take hours to make. Simply throw the ingredients in a pot and it’s ready to eat in just 30 minutes! I’ve tested minestrone soup recipes before that turned out thin and watery; that’s a big ‘no’ from me....

Paella may look like a complicated dish that only experienced Spanish chefs can master but I promise you, it’s so easy! This vegan version of the Spanish classic nestles colorful vegetables like green beans, artichokes and tomatoes, plus creamy butter beans in golden saffron-perfumed rice. What’s better is that this easy vegan paella recipe comes together in one pan in about 30 minutes. I made it in a paella pan but any wide, shallow pan will do in a pinch....

4.48 38 Published Jan 19, 2022, Updated Jul 24, 2023 Why You’ll Love This Recipe The kale and sweet potatoes are roasted on the same pan to save on time and clean up. #winwin Plus, the kale gets crispy, almost like kale chips. I love the texture this adds to the bowl! The dressing is made from white beans and apple cider vinegar so it’s super creamy with a subtle flavor....

I had a few trials when coming up with these raspberry bars. I mean, don’t get me wrong, we’ve had no trouble eating any of the versions I’ve tried! The first batch was too wet, and not shortbread-y enough. Plus, I kept trying to make a different topping, and the recipe felt too complicated. So finally I decided to try making the crust and topping in the same bowl, adjusted amounts of everything and, voila!...

Craving more caramel?! Some of my favorites include 3 Ingredient Caramel Sauce, Vegan Salted Caramel Sauce and Vegan Salted Caramel Skillet Cookie. *Originally, I posted this recipe with the caramel swirled throughout the brownie batter and then baked, but multiple people had problems this way. I changed the recipe to make it even better, and so you can have more consistent results. Enjoy one of these sticky sweet brownies all by itself or pair it with a scoop of Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream for an even more drool-worthy treat!...

5 0 Published Oct 19, 2023, Updated Sep 24, 2024 Whether you’re hosting a gathering or bringing a dish to share, these nutritious and delicious desserts are guaranteed to be the star of the show (sorry turkey)! And I bet nobody will even notice that they’re made with better-for-you ingredients, proving that healthier alternatives can be just as delectable as the classics. Healthy Thanksgiving Desserts From lightened-up holiday classics (think vegan pumpkin pie and healthy sweet potato pie), to brownies and lots of pumpkin and apple recipes I’ve got you covered with plenty of dessert ideas that taste delicious and are made with nutritious ingredients....

4.5 10 Published Aug 20, 2021, Updated Feb 07, 2024 Why Is Protein Important? Protein is important for everyone, no matter what diet you follow! It’s highlighted for vegans and vegetarians because animal protein is considered “complete protein” (meaning it has all essential amino acids) and few plant-based sources are complete proteins. Make sure you’re getting a variety of protein sources in your diet each day. Protein is necessary to maintain and repair tissues....

Mushroom Palak Curry Mushrooms are cooked in spinach based gravy which is cooked in a way that it looks rich but tastes surprisingly lighter. You can cook it for an everyday Indian meal or serve it for Indian Party menu. Recipe of mushroom Palak Curry Mushroom Makhana Curry This is a healthy Indian curry recipe listed with meal prep steps so that you can make it even more quickly. Made with all the healthy ingredients, mushroom, makhana/fox nuts and spinach, it tastes incredibly good....

77 Published May 21, 2018, Updated Aug 13, 2024 Do you fall in the ‘Trader Joe’s obsessed’ camp? Or could you take or leave it? I love Trader Joe’s just because they have so many affordable and healthy items. I don’t do all of my shopping there but I am a regular shopper for sure. There are just so many staples that I can’t find at other grocery stores (or can but they’re double the price)!...

It’s in my arsenal of looks-and-tastes-super-gourmet-yet-is-unbelievably-easy recipes. A few years ago I served this as part of a dessert spread at a wedding I catered and everyone was asking me about it. One woman asked if I would email her the recipe and when I obliged and word got out, the list started circulating its way around the reception. At the end of the night I got an entire sheet full of names of people requesting it....

3.76 29 Published Nov 09, 2021, Updated Dec 22, 2023 If you think you aren’t a fan of brussels sprouts, you need to try this recipe and report back! Why You’ll Love This Recipe There’s a delicious sweet + savory coating that you’ll roast the sprouts in. Takes only 10 minutes of prep time! The end result has a bunch of crispy bits that are so addicting! This side dish is super versatile!...

4.63 22 Published Dec 30, 2022, Updated May 22, 2024 And don’t even get me started on the ginger miso dressing. It’s definitely the star of the show! It has a salty, earthy flavor from the miso, zesty bite from the ginger and a touch of sweetness from the maple syrup. It’s seriously so good – you’ll want to lick it straight off the spoon! Why You’ll Love This Salad It has a variety of textures and colors, which makes it so fun to serve and enjoy....

Learn how to make the most flavorful beef curry. Perfect to pair with other curries like red lentil curry (dhal curry), carrot curry, green bean stir fry, cauliflower curry etc. We make curry at least once every week in our house. Usually, several times a week. It’s comfort food. My authentic curry recipes are simple to make, and you can make a big batch at once. So these are perfect for meal planning, and to freeze for later (which we do with this dhal curry and chicken curry every chance we get)....

4.2 14 Published Jan 25, 2019, Updated Aug 31, 2023 It’s no secret that a healthy breakfast starts your day off on the right foot. When I have a well-rounded, satisfying breakfast, I feel like I set my whole day up for success. But what do I consider a healthy breakfast? A combination of lean protein, fiber and healthy fats. These baked oatmeal cups are packed with all three but if you want to kick it up a notch, have a hard boiled egg on the side or enjoy with nut butter....

5 5 Published Jun 03, 2019, Updated Aug 03, 2021 This recipe kicks off the unofficial Mediterranean week on Eating Bird Food. Are you excited?! I have been on a total Mediterranean kick and honestly crave it year-round – it’s the perfect mix of refreshing yet comforting. I’ll also be sharing homemade tzatziki sauce and homemade falafel bowls to go with the already existing Israeli salad and homemade falafel recipes on my blog!...

My daughter is 10 years old today, and it’s giving me all the feels. First, I don’t know how we have a 10-year-old in our house. It really seems like yesterday that she was a funny little toddler. And now she’s becoming her own smart, beautiful, caring and creative little person. I love seeing her gain confidence and independence, but I’m also so thankful she’s still got some little kid innocence and that she still loves my hugs and kisses and going for walks together to chat....

There are kind of two schools of thought in the fish taco world–fried and broiled or grilled. And I truly love them both. My first encounter with fish tacos was in Logan, Utah, my hometown, at a little hole-in-the-wall Mexican restaurant called El Toro Viejo. These were the non-fried, cilantro-and-lime-heavy fish tacos served in flour tortillas. Believe me, it says a LOT about these tacos that, as a teenager, I wasn’t super keen on fish and yet I would eat these over just about anything else in Logan....

What is Kheer? Kheer is a very popular Indian dessert, equivalent to milk pudding. Most popular of them is chawal ki kheer (Rice and Milk Pudding). Rice is cooked in lots of milk with sugar till it is creamy. Then it is flavoured with cardamom, saffron and dry fruits. Kheer is known by different names in different regions of India as payesh, payasam, payasa, phirni, gil-e-firdaus and firni. Variety Of Kheer There are a great variety of milk puddings/kheer recipes....

No matter how you slice them, bars are always easy and delicious desserts that are great for serving to a crowd! They’re easy to portion and serve to kids, grandparents, and everyone in between. If you’re also a baked bar lover, you need to make Vegan Seven Layer Bars, Vegan Chocolate Chip Bars, and Vegan Pecan Bars! Why are blackberry bars so amazing? They really highlight the blackberries. In this simple pie bar recipe, the blackberries are the center of attention....