We are at the beach for the week, and I’m so happy for the sunshine and fun. I’m working today and tomorrow from down here, but then off for the rest of the week. And I’m so ready for it! We’ll have beach mornings with the dog, pool afternoons, family bike rides to get ice cream, maybe some kayak or paddle boarding and of course, lots of good eats. OH, and we’re planning to go parasailing too!...
Earlier this week I shared chocolate chip pancakes, which are such a fun treat for a weekend breakfast! It’s part of a recent pancake kick here on the blog. I realized over the summer that I had never shared our classic fluffy whole wheat pancakes recipe, which are a serious staple in our house. And I’ve also shared healthy blueberry pancakes, healthy chocolate pancakes and whole wheat pumpkin pancakes, which are a fall favorite....
Vegans may not eat fish but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy beautifully fried and flaky “fish”. Just like my Vegan Fish Sticks and Tuna Sandwiches, this Beer Battered Vegan Fried Fish tastes even better than the real thing. Perfect if you’ve been missing classic fish and chips! The flaky “fish” in this recipe is made from a savory mix of hearts of palm, Old Bay seasoning, and nori sheets....
THE JOLLY CHRISTMAS POSTMAN Pretty much the best Christmas book, ever. My kids LOVE this book, and so do I. There are actual envelopes to open up and pull out wonderful things like puzzles, mini-books, holiday cards and more. Every single detail in this book is charming; it’s a must-have. Find it here. YOU ARE MY MIRACLE This is the Christmas version of the beloved You Are My I Love You, by Maryann Cusimano Love and Satomi Ichikawa (if you don’t have that one yet, you NEED it!...
I guarantee if you use any of these recipes you will impress all your non-vegan guests! In fact, I’m sure they will be surprised to learn these recipes are vegan. They really are THAT good, and they are all tried and true tasty recipes. You can print the recipes you want to make so you have them all in one place and ready to go, or save them to a Pinterest board for easy organization!...
Ingredient Notes Skewers – Toothpicks work great here, or you can use a small skewer. Most stores carry extra long toothpicks with ornate tops and other small skewers on the condiment aisle. Tomatoes – Cherry, grape, sun-gold, etc.- any variety of bite-sized tomato works great here, including the ones that come in a variety pack with multiple colors.Basil – You may find fresh basil sold by the other refrigerated herbs, but it’s often sold as a living plant and stocked near the tomatoes as well....
4.08 253 Published May 04, 2021, Updated May 19, 2024 That said, I’ve never made a single-serving baked oatmeal or one that’s blended up, so of course I had to try it! I tried it this week and whoa, blended oats are delicious and such a fun treat to have for breakfast. They actually remind me of my blender banana pancakes! Cake or Oatmeal? These fluffy baked oats make you feel like you’re eating cake for breakfast, but in reality you’re eating a pretty nutrient-rich breakfast made from whole grain oats, an egg and banana....
When you’re craving blueberry pie but your too lazy to make it, turn to these incredible Blueberry Pie Bars! Just like my Raspberry Bars, these Blueberry Pie Bars are so easy to make and perfect for potlucks and parties. My favorite thing about them is that you make the crust and topping in one bowl. Even novice bakers will have success with these easy blueberry bars! A fresh blueberry filling is layered on top of a buttery oat crust, topped with the oatmeal crumble and baked until bubbly and warm....
I’ve seen a few different brands of caramel chips and wondered how they compared so I grabbed both Hershey’s and Ghirardelli to try them out. Before I tell you what I think, let me say that I love this idea. I think caramel flavored chips can be used in place of butterscotch chips in most recipes, so if you’re like me and don’t LOVE butterscotch chips, you might try these!...
Ingredients Needed Salad Leafy greens – Such as Romaine. Craisins Apples Orange juice Walnuts Granulated sugar Blue cheese – Or Gorgonzola. If blue cheese absolutely gives you the ookies and you CANNOT handle the thought of it (the flavor in the salad will be very mild, I promise!), you can use another strong cheese like feta. But I really, really think you should use the real thing! Dressing Red wine vinegar Honey Fresh garlic Kosher salt Canola oil Black pepper...
4.16 19 Published Jan 14, 2021, Updated Nov 14, 2022 You can make cauliflower rice, cauliflower pizza crust, cauliflower steaks… and now a cauliflower based “cream” sauce. Cauliflower might just be the most versatile vegetable around! I recently blended cauliflower into my broccoli cheddar soup and Isaac commented on how creamy it was without any cream. That got my wheels turning and I started dreaming up this healthy alfredo sauce with a cauliflower base....
We are back from a fun weekend of camping in the N.C. mountains! We had gorgeous, cool weather, a couple of great hikes and some fun surprises – a park ranger doing a demonstration with animal skins, a local astronomy group bringing telescopes to watch the stars and a nearby country store with yummy ice cream. We also had some hammock time, s’mores by the fire and lots of family bonding....
We’ve had some warm-ish weather, for November at least, recently and it’s been so lovely. I live in North Carolina so we’re still squarely in fall weather, not moving at all to winter temperatures, and we’ve been having multiple days with highs in the mid 70s. My (7-year-old) son and I play tennis in the driveway, throw the football and shoot some hoops most afternoons while his sister does her homework....
4 20 Published Jun 21, 2018, Updated Jun 12, 2023 Ferrero Rocher Made Healthier Store-bought Ferrero Rocher are delicious, but they’re made with some not-so-healthy-for-you ingredients like milk chocolate, white sugar and palm oil. In true EBF fashion, I decided to make a homemade version that’s sweetened with just a touch of pure maple syrup (and chocolate chips if you use them) and made with only SIX real-food ingredients. They taste just like the real deal… some taste-testers have even said that they like them better than the original candies....
4.32 63 Published Jun 28, 2019, Updated Jul 25, 2024 Why Ground Chicken? I decided to use ground chicken for this recipe because I thought it would go best with the cilantro and lime flavors. It feels stickier than ground beef but the burgers hold together well once they’re cooked without using an egg or bread crumbs. Ingredients in Cilantro Lime Chicken Burgers ground chicken lime juice + zest onion cilantro garlic powder sea salt ground pepper...
In the last year or so, I’ve kind of been having a love affair with quinoa. It’s so versatile and delicious and healthy. It’s quicker-cooking than brown rice, but you can use it in so many of the same ways that we’ve started using it quite a bit instead of rice. One of my favorite ways to eat quinoa is in salads (like this one or this one). I love this particular salad because it has pomegranate arils, which I love, but I can only eat in small quantities because the juice hurts my teeth (yes, I’m 90 years old) and smooth, creamy bites of avocado....
I am definitely on team side dishes when it comes to Thanksgiving. Classic Thanksgiving dressing is a family recipe and my absolute favorite. And then we add in some mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, Brussels sprouts, deviled eggs, cranberry sauce… I mean, come on. That’s just heavenly. And today, we’ve got a new favorite that I cannot get enough of. This creamed spinach casserole is rich and creamy - with 3 kinds of cheese!...
4.58 32 Published Feb 06, 2016, Updated May 28, 2024 If I’m being honest, I’ve had my heart wreath up for over a month. I’m such a sucker for Valentine’s Day decor because it’s one of my favorite holidays. Not because I’m super sappy (which I am occasionally) but because Valentine’s Day is also my birthday. We call it Birth-Valentine’s Day. Yes, my mom always says I’m her favorite Valentine’s Day gift and yes, Isaac has to get me double the presents....
I’m flat-out pooped after the go-go-go day I had yesterday. Fortunately, it was all good things, so I can’t complain too much. I got to see a seminar my daughter’s first grade class did in the morning, then she had a half-day and was home with us for the afternoon. And as soon as we were back from swim lessons, I headed to a “sip and see” for my friend’s new baby boy....
5 4 Published Jun 26, 2024, Updated Jul 12, 2024 Why You’ll Love This Dressing Flavorful – The combination of Greek yogurt, lime juice, and spices creates a tangy, spicy, and savory dressing that enhances any salad. Healthy – Made with Greek yogurt and fresh ingredients, this dressing is a healthier alternative to many store-bought options. Versatile – Perfect for salads, as a dip for veggies, or even as a topping for tacos and burritos....
