This post is sponsored by Bob’s Red Mill. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. Our winter so far has been pretty mild and it’s kinda bumming me out. Now, I do realize that there are people who are snowed in and sick of all the winter weather keeping them indoors. (I lived in Chicago for 4 years. Snow is not pretty when it’s stacked up on the side of the road and mostly black....
Taco night is a regular fixture in our house. It’s easy, fast, yummy and it never fails to satisfy. Plus, everyone can fix their tacos just as they please, so it works for families that have varying tastes or picky eaters. I use ground turkey for my tacos, but you could also substitute ground chicken, which I’ve done before. And of course, you can use ground beef or use a combination of ground beef and turkey if you prefer....
This light and fluffy Vegan Blueberry Cake is the ultimate snack cake for blueberry lovers. It easily comes together in one bowl, bakes in 1 hour, and has refreshing bursts of blueberries in every bite! You can also use raspberries, strawberries or blackberries in place of the blueberries. One-layer snack cakes are the answer when you need a dessert that isn’t quite as much work as a layered Vegan Lemon Cake or Vegan Funfetti Cake, and this vegan blueberry cake is no exception....
Don’t let the name fool you, Boston Cream Pie is actually a cake and not pie at all! I’ve learned that the name originated back in the 1800’s when pie plates were the most common bakeware, and were often used to bake cakes. The cake is made with 3 important parts: Vegan Vanilla Cake Vegan Custard (Pastry Cream)& Chocolate Ganache While it may seem a little intimidating, it’s not that difficult to put together....
Hot fudge is one of those things I used to love before I went vegan. Somehow it’s taken me over a decade to make a vegan version! It’s super easy and tastes just like the dairy filled original. You won’t believe how quick it is to make. Just stir a few ingredients together in a small pot and voilà! You have the most amazing vegan hot fudge. Level up your next ice cream party with this fudge, vegan caramel sauce, coconut whipped cream and perhaps some vegan cookie dough!...
Whether you’re in the mood to make an easy vegan treat or are a total choc-o-holic, I know that you’re going to fall in love with this easy Vegan Truffles recipe! These rich and chocolatey little balls are the perfect bite-size treat, making them great for on-the-go snacking or as an addition to a party dessert bar. You can almost always find chocolate truffles at Christmas parties but I think they’re perfect for any occasion....
Seitan vegan wings on a stick These deliciously tender and juicy Vegan Wings are full of flavor and have a meaty texture. They’re easy to make too, so bring them to your next backyard barbecue! Vegan chicken wings are made from seitan (just like my Vegan Chicken), jackfruit, and simple seasonings. The seitan base is the secret to the tender, meaty texture (just like Vegan Fried Chicken and Vegan Steak) while the jackfruit keeps the inside moist and juicy....
Recently I shared (at long last) how to make homemade basil pesto. It’s so crazy easy - just 5 ingredients and 5 minutes. And the fresh taste is unbeatable! Still, I usually also have a jar of pesto on hand in the refrigerator or pantry. Cause my love for pesto has no bounds and I’m not always guaranteed to have enough fresh basil to make my own. So you can definitely use homemade or store-bought pesto for all of these ideas and recipes....
Spinach has been a staple in our house for years and years. This simple spinach salad was a go-to veggie side for my husband and I every week before we had kids. (And mine are old enough now that I’ve brought it back!) But spinach can be used in so much more than just salads! It’s really very versatile. You can add it to so many dishes, and it’s really easy to incorporate with very little prep needed....
*This post may contain affiliate links. I only link to products I use and love. Thank you for your support! I’ve collected some of the best Vegetarian Instant Pot Recipes from my blogger friends (and myself) to bring you this delicious round up. While there are a few soup/stew recipes included, what you can cook in an Instant Pot goes way beyond that! In this round up, you will find family friendly and easy recipes to make in your Instant Pot....
Giving up cheese can feel like a huge hurdle when going vegan. Thankfully, there are alternatives that will help during the transition! Once you try my 5 Ingredient Vegan Queso, there’s no going back to dairy. This vegan cheese dip is rich and smooth, just like the real thing. It still has a cheesy flavor and is so much more fresh and satisfying than dairy versions. Did I mention how easy it is to whip up a batch?...
You know how sometimes you find yourself in a situation where you’re kind of blindsided, where you see something or you hear something and you don’t know what to say or do in the moment? And then afterwards, you think of all the things you wish you said? That happens to me a lot. I’m not confrontational. I’m a people pleaser. I don’t want people to be unhappy or uncomfortable and have me be at the root of it all....
4.69 29 Published Feb 03, 2020, Updated Mar 16, 2022 There are three main parts to these lettuce wraps: the chicken filling, the peanut sauce and the lettuce wraps! All three are important for this recipe so let’s break them down! The Chicken Mixture This is the most time intensive part to the recipe, but still not too bad, I promise! You’ll start by mixing the sauce/marinade for the chicken in a small bowl and set aside:...
Over spring break, we went to Whole Foods and I got a jar of salsa from the refrigerated section that looked delicious (and when I say “looked delicious,” I mean was green and the label was cute.) Turns out it WAS delicious, and I was pleasantly surprised by cucumber and the creamy chunks of avocado. It was tangy and just salty enough and a little spicy, but in a fun way, not a self-loathing kind of way....
When it comes to appetizers, these bacon-wrapped cocktail sausages are about as easy and crowd-pleasing (and completely addictive) as they come. I also love them because you can pop them in a slow cooker set to low and keep them warm all evening. 3. Sprinkle brown sugar over sausages How to Make Bacon Wrapped Cocktail Sausages 4. Bake at 325 for 40-45 minutes or until bacon has cooked and is starting to brown....
I set out to make a beef tips and gravy recipe that was almost as easy, but I wanted to do it without condensed soup. This ended up being an unnecessarily stressful element–I was all prepared to add stuff at the end to help bolster up the gravy, but it turns out that because of the flouring/searing/slow-cooking, we had just the magical amount of liquid and thickening agents for tender pieces of beef with flavorful mushrooms and then this perfect gravy....
Biscuit Topped Chickpea Pot Pie is a bit easier to make than classic Vegan Pot Pie recipe which calls for pie crust. It is oh-so-comforting and full of vegetables and chickpeas instead of chicken! This pot pie would be perfect for bringing to a potluck or serving to non-vegan company. All eaters will enjoy this dish! It’s fun to make, too. First, make the filling on the stovetop. Transfer to a 9 x 13 inch dish and bake while you make the biscuit topping....
If you want to get a little more sophisticated than that, and break away from the bacon and eggs, or boxed pancake mix, here are some of my most favorite family dinners. These are all things that can really be pulled together quite quickly, and paired with simple sides (or stand alone) to create a nice balanced meal. Next time you’re pining over that infamous “hmmm…what’s for dinner…” dilemma, think of this list!...
A healthy, weeknight meal doesn’t come more impressive or flavorful than this! This is one our favorite and special occasion worthy easy dinner recipes. Pan fried salmon A perfectly cooked salmon fillet with a side of roasted vegetables is what I’d call a “too good to be true” kind of weeknight meal. Much like this slow roasted salmon (with lemon butter sauce), this pan fried salmon tastes incredible, looks impressive, and deceptively easy to cook too!...
Nothing to do today except to dive straight into these gorgeous brownies. But spoiler alert, they aren’t what they seem at first glance. Maybe I should call them deceptive brownies These fudgey babies are loaded up with veggies! What?! Yup, that’s right. And I’ve been making these chocolate chip zucchini brownies for years. Normally, it was always to help use up some of the zucchini from my garden at our old house - which tended to produce A LOT of zucchini!...
