Today I’ve got my favorite type of salad with some of my favorite flavors and ingredients for you. I’m in heaven here, folks. Come join me. This southwestern chopped salad is fresh and crunchy and bursting with flavors. Every bite features a little bit of everything, which is perfection in my book. Especially when covered in this easy blender creamy cilantro lime dressing. Oh my… This is also an amazingly easy thing to put together....

4.81 107 Published May 27, 2020, Updated Aug 13, 2024 Authentic Pad Thai is made with a sauce that consists of fish sauce, vinegar, tamarind paste and sugar. For this untraditional Pad Thai we’re using a sweet chili almond sauce that doesn’t use fish sauce, but still has a ton of flavor and makes this dish absolutely delicious. While I never want to imply that spaghetti squash noodles are exact dupes for regular noodles, they are a really great substitute for this Pad Thai dish!...

When you need a bright and festive side dish in under an hour, turn to Spanish Rice and Beans (also known as Mexican Rice). The ingredients in this protein-rich recipe are uncomplicated and friendly to your wallet. It’s the perfect companion for a kid-approved dinner, lunches throughout the week, or even potlucks. Spanish rice is not a dish from Spain at all, but is actually Mexican inspired. Depending on where you live or grew up, it may be called something different, but it refers to the same sort of dish....

Tuesdays are for tacos in my house. This is true pretty much always, but has been an especially constant staple amid the craziness of 2020. Tacos may not be able to fix our screwy world, but they can bring my family to the table with all smiles, allow us some quality time together, and ensure everyone leaves with a happy, full tummy. I’ll take it. My kids could happily eat our regular turkey tacos every week and never get tired of them....

4.1 22 Published May 01, 2017, Updated Jul 11, 2023 The real star of this recipe is the tempeh taco meat. Seriously though, I’ve been wanting to figure out a recipe for tempeh taco meat for ages. It finally came to fruition with this recipe and it’s super simple! Just a little oil, homemade taco seasoning and tomato sauce and you’ve got yourself a flavorful plant-based protein option for all things Mexican — tacos, enchiladas, chalupas, salads or anything else that uses taco meat....

In this refreshing and flavourful Thai cucumber salad, fresh vegetables and Asian sesame dressing come together to make a refreshing salad with interesting flavours. If you think simple salads are boring give this a try! It might change your opinion! We love Asian food, and Thai food with its bold flavours is always a winner. Whether it is Thai curry, noodles or this basil tofu fry the cuisine has something delicious to please every palette....

Dips are such a crowd pleaser at a party and spinach artichoke dip is a classic! I love serving this vegan spinach artichoke dip with sliced little bread, like a baguette, or pita chips. It would also be a great dip for carrot sticks, tortilla chips or pita bread. The BEST thing about this dip is how amazingly creamy, cheesy and delicious it is while being totally dairy free. The second best thing is how easy it is to make!...

What is a chocolate torte? Chocolate torte is a baked dessert that contains little to no flour. In this recipe, there is absolutely no flour, which makes it a flourless chocolate torte (or a flourless chocolate cake). The result is a batter that comes together so quickly, but produces a cake that is decadent and delicious! It’s one of my favorite easy chocolate desserts. Why I love this recipe This recipe is incredibly easy to put together!...

4.37 95 Published Jan 06, 2020, Updated Mar 11, 2022 Before getting into the details of this oat bran muffin recipe, let’s discuss what oat bran is and why it’s so healthy. What’s the Difference Between Oat Bran and Oatmeal? Ready for a little science lesson? A grain has three parts: the germ, the endosperm and the bran. The germ is the innermost part, the endosperm wraps around that and the bran surrounds both....

While I say any fruit can be used in a crisp, one specific problem that comes with peaches in particular, is that in dishes like this they produce so much moisture that you almost always end up with a soupy, watery mess. That is unless you add high amounts of thickeners, like flour, and then instead of a soupy watery mess, you have a goopy gloppy mess. Most recipes also call for a ridiculous amount of sugar, which makes it nearly impossible to taste the fresh sweet tang of the actual fruit....

This is a comprehensive guide to all the types of custard and the differences between them. Custard is a thickened base made with dairy, sugar, and eggs, with the addition of cornstarch in some instances. But they all contain dairy, sugar, and eggs. Custards can take the form of cooked custards or baked custards. They can also be classified as thin custards or thick custards. This post is about all these different types of custard in the culinary world, and the different types of dessert you can make with them....

Want more classic cookies turned vegan? Check out my Perfect Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies, The Best Vegan Sugar Cookies and Classic Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies as well! Who could possibly resist the chewiest cookie of all time, vegan snickerdoodles? They’re pillowy soft and puffy with an irresistible tangy flavor and cinnamon sugar coating. Yum! Here’s what one reader had to say: “This recipe is amazing! Very easy to make and so delicious!...

4.29 69 Published Sep 14, 2011, Updated Sep 18, 2024 For this peanut butter yogurt fluff bowl I whipped Greek yogurt with peanut butter and stevia until fluffy. For the toppings my go-to’s are blueberries, banana, more peanut butter and a little grain-free granola. I know this recipe seems super simple, but I think this is worth sharing. Especially with the added trick of whipping the yogurt together with peanut butter and stevia....

4.34 96 Published Aug 14, 2019, Updated Jul 09, 2024 I’m willing to go out on a limb and say that we could all use more veggies in our lives. Maybe you’re pretty good at incorporating vegetables into lunch and dinner but rarely have vegetables for breakfast?! That changes with this recipe. We’re “sneaking” shredded zucchini into baked oatmeal and turning it into a zucchini bread baked oatmeal. The best part?...

5 4 Published Feb 21, 2020, Updated Jul 22, 2024 What is the Difference Between Tempeh and Tofu? Tempeh is made of cooked, whole soybeans that are fermented and formed into a firm, dense block. The texture is chewier and it tastes nuttier and earthier than tofu. Tempeh is less processed, higher in protein and fiber and lower in fat than tofu but the flavor is stronger and a little less versatile than tofu....

4.84 29 Published Nov 29, 2016, Updated Nov 07, 2022 I immediately decided I needed to share the idea here on EBF. It took me a while (over two years!!), but I finally have the recipe for you today. I’m excited because I love bowl meals — especially when they’re edible — and I know you are going to enjoy these acorn squash breakfast bowls too. These bowls are not only gorgeous and fun to put together, but they’re healthy, satisfying and will definitely keep you feeling full until lunch....

I don’t think you can go wrong with a classic Apple Pie, but this sour cream twist is pretty fantastic. Basically it’s your classic apple pie, but all wrapped up in a sweet sour cream custard and then smothered with an amazing cinnamon-sugar crumb topping. One thing that makes this pie a little different than your standard, is that it’s best eaten chilled. That means it’s awesome to make ahead of time for Thanksgiving and not even worry about re-heating....

It’s a short week for me, as we’re heading to the beach later this afternoon after work and the kids’ summer camps. (My daughter has been doing a horseback riding and farm camp this week, and she says that place is “magical.” ) I’m looking forward to a long weekend of beach time and pool time, plus maybe a little fishing for good measure. My son has been all about throwing the cast net this summer, and he’s getting pretty good!...

The recipe comes from two long-time friends, Gisela and Helen, who ran a catering company together. Helen is the mother of one of my best friends, Melanie. I spent a lot of time at their house in my teen years and nearly every time I walked through the door I would find her sweet Dad in his chair in the family room and her smiling Mom in the kitchen with an apron on....

Ingredient Notes Feel free to be creative with your vegetable add ins. The following is just what I like to put in there! Protein – You can use any grilled BBQ meat you like, here. Leftovers work great- try pulled pork, thin sliced steak, or leftover BBQ chicken. If you’re grilling up something fresh, I like to grill chicken thighs seasoned with BBQ Rub and brushed with BBQ sauce in the last few minutes....