If you are a food blogger or you just enjoy trying different dishes at home, many times you end up making weird but interesting combinations in your final menu:). Yesterday, I had planned to prepare a few dishes for my blog and then serving them for dinner. However, since I try recipes from around the world, my final dinner was a three-course meal and every course was from a different country....

Ah, Russian dressing. I love this stuff. I first discovered it, not on a salad, as you might think, but in my quest to create the perfect vegan Reuben sandwich. I was immediately in love! I’d had its close relative Thousand Island before that, but never Russian. (You can read all about the differences between the two in the post for my vegan Thousand Island recipe.) But the vegan Russian dressing featured in my Reuben sandwich recipe wasn’t even really legit....

Have you had summer rolls before? They’re amazing! The first time I tried one at a Vietnamese restaurant I was in absolute heaven. This is my version of vegan summer rolls, and I think they’re the best ones I’ve ever eaten. They’re loaded with good stuff, but at the same time each of these rolls is so much better than the sum of it’s parts. Savory tofu, juicy mango, veggies and fresh herbs come together to create a flavor bomb of deliciousness!...

I don’t post too many salad recipes on this site. Although I eat a ton of salad, it’s not something I usually get excited about. In order for me to get really excited about a salad, it has to be pretty darn special. This vegan taco salad is just about as special as it gets. First, let’s talk vegan taco meat. I recently shared a recipe for some vegan tacos made with black bean and walnut filling....

If you’ve been to any coffee shop or cafe lately, chances are you’ve seen a couple of really fun looking green beverages on display! Or maybe you’ve come across matcha on the dessert menu of your favorite restaurant? Oh, yes, Matcha is everywhere right now. The insta-worthy green powder has become every food blogger‘s BFF thanks to its visual appeal, but it is also supposed to boast a bunch of health benefits....

Last week I posted a focaccia recipe, and you guys seemed to really dig it. But I did hear from a few people who wanted to join the baking party but couldn’t get ahold of any yeast. So this week I’m back with a yeast-free bread. Oh, and great news: this stuff is way easier to make than yeast breads. What is Beer Bread? Never made beer bread before? Well, here’s the lowdown....

What Makes This Recipe So Good First things first – peanuts are NOT allowed on Whole30. The good news, though, is that there are ZERO peanuts in this recipe! Even still, this Whole30 “peanut” chicken bowl is DELICIOUS and creamy and savory and just so amazingly good. I promise you won’t even miss the peanuts. (Though, if you’re not on a Whole30, try this peanut butter chicken recipe!) This is based on my paleo chicken satay, which isn’t really satay and it’s definitely not authentic....

What Makes This Recipe So Good We use the Instant Pot to cut down on the simmering time without cutting corners on flavor.Caramelizing the aromatics and tomato sauce creates that authentic restaurant-quality chicken tikka masala taste that the whole family will love.The dried fenugreek leaves add a flavor to the dish that you’ll recognize from Indian restaurants but likely have left out of your own Indian cooking. I highly recommend getting some for your pantry!...

Hello, there, apple chips. Hello there, fresh radicchio. Why hello, tender chicken and creamy, lightly sweet Whole30 balsamic dressing. Oh so good to see you again. When it comes to light but flavorful salads, Panera absolutely nails it, time and time again. And if you have to grab a quick bite, it’s really one of the better places to head if you’re trying to stick to mostly clean eating principles....

What Is Winter Salad? Winter salad can be any salad that is made with seasonal ingredients during the winter months. This winter salad recipe is a combination of full-flavored fall and winter vegetables, fruits, nuts, and greens dressed in a tangy maple Dijon vinaigrette. Ingredients & Substitutions Here I explain the best ingredients for this winter salad recipe , what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below....

If you like healthy squash casserole recipes like this one, but have a pile of green zucchini to use, you can make this same recipe with zucchini instead, or try a zucchini casserole. On the other hand, if you have more yellow squash to use up, learn how to cook yelllow squash in 4 basic ways. You can also replace zucchini with yellow squash in my recipes for roasted zucchini or zucchini roll ups....

These Paleo Chocolate Strawberry Coconut Butter Cups from 40 Aprons are a must for your kid’s Valentine’s Day. These are healthy and taste amazing. You could even top them with heart sprinkles before they set for an added touch. These are the perfect Valentine’s Day for the classroom. These Valentine’s Jello Heart from The Hungry Housewife only take 5 ingredients to make and seeing as they are made of jello they’re pretty much guaranteed to be a hit with all of the kids at school!...

Every year around this time I get a lot of new visitors to this site. January is my busiest month! And I’m guessing that lots of my new visitors are people staring out on vegan or vegetarian diets, and quite possibly trying to eat healthier in the new year. (I know I certainly am!) And I know from experience that nothing can make you run for the hills when trying a new way of eating faster than a bunch of over-complicated recipes that take forever to prepare....

Mother’s Day changed two years ago. Before that, it’d been a frenzy of last-minute gifts and lunch plans and crowds of procrastinators hovering over the seasonal greeting card section at Target. But two years ago, I was almost a mama myself, pregnant enough that the general public felt confident enough to start conversations with my ballooned status. I hadn’t met Leo yet then, but I was already his mother. We were on our way to a quick babymoon cruise from New Orleans, so we opted for dinner at Mr....

These skewers are truly everything that dreams are made of. Better still, they come together in just 30 minutes! Follow me… Air Fryer Chicken Skewers Before I started testing out this recipe I had never made skewers in the air fryer before. I had some reservations that they might not get a nice char on the outside without overcooking on the inside. However, they truly do come out so juicy and delicious!...

Did you know you can cook whole chicken in the air fryer?! This air fryer whole chicken recipe cooks up juicy, succulent, and never, ever dry just like my air fryer sriracha chicken. It’s easy enough for weeknights, fancy enough for company! Can You Cook A Whole Chicken In An Air Fryer? Air fryers are known for cooking smaller portions of food, but you can absolutely cook an entire chicken in one!...

This salad is so good and to top, it is so easy, there is a high chance it will become your go-to salad recipe for many nights. Have it with some excellent sides and you will not bore of this. It just packs plenty of power foods. Kale, Sunflower seeds, apples, and cranberries make this a nutrient-rich meal by itself. What is Apple Kale Salad The best thing about this is that you cannot find a healthier salad than this....

Ingredients & Substitutions Here I explain the best ingredients for my chicken avocado salad recipe, what each one does, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card. Avocados – You definitely want ripe avocado for that perfect creamy texture. They should feel slightly soft under a gentle press. Lime Juice – Livens up all the flavors and prevents the avocado from browning too fast. Fresh squeezed tastes the best, but bottled lime juice (or lemon juice) will work....

It’s actually only recently that I started incorporating cream cheese with avocado toast. It adds a gentle tangy flavour and really enhances the natural creaminess of the avocado. Plus, you’ll find that cream cheese takes on a lot of similar flavours that avocado does. Anywho, let’s dissect how to make the perfect avocado toast in the most over the top fashion shall we? The Bread The bread is important – don’t overlook this....

Ingredients & Substitutions Here I explain the best ingredients for avocado egg salad, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below. Avocados – To make egg salad without mayo, we’re using avocados as a mayonnaise substitute. Make sure they are ripe, so that they mash nicely to a creamy consistency. Lime Juice – Keeps the avocado from browning and adds tangy flavor....