Ingredients & Substitutions Here I explain the best ingredients for sugar free ketchup, what each one does in my recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card. Tomato Paste – This is the base and the main flavor. I prefer a can of tomato paste combined with a cup of water, rather than tomato sauce, because the flavor is more intense that way. But if all you’ve got is tomato sauce, use 2 cups of tomato sauce and 2/3 cup of water instead — and you’ll need to simmer for much longer to let it reduce....

What Makes This Recipe So Good It requires minimal effort and comes together in just a few easy steps! Simply season the pork chops, mix together the rice, then layer everything in a casserole dish. The oven does all the heavy lifting in this basic recipe! The pork chops and rice are cooked to tender and flavorful perfection! It’s almost magical how you bake everything in the same dish and somehow each component cooks up beautifully....

What Is Surf And Turf? Surf and turf is the term for a special occasion meal that includes “the land and the sea” on one plate. The “surf” portion can be shrimp, prawns, lobster, crab, scallops, or even fish, like halibut or sea bass. The “turf” is typically steak. Ingredients & Substitutions Here I explain the best ingredients for surf & turf, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options....

Apparently embarrassing myself once with the world’s stupidest pun of all time wasn’t enough for me. So here we are, nearly three years later. Another day, another veggie, another nacho cheese, and another super cheesy post title. But to be fair, I needed something really cheesy to be worthy of this one. And I can’t promise I won’t do it again. There are so many things you can turn into nacho cheese, and I feel like I’m just starting to explore....

But for real, I can’t remember my life pre bacon jam and quite frankly I don’t wish to remember either. It’s literally my go-to addition for just about anything. My favourite combination being me, a spoon and a jar of bacon jam. Follow me… Homemade Bacon Jam First thing we’ll want to do is fry up some bacon. A favourite past time of mine. A timeless hobby if you will!...

I know, I just can’t help myself. Is there any need for a cheese stuffed chicken breast wrapped in bacon? Absolutely not. Is it the most mouthwateringly delicious thing on the planet. Abso-freaking-lutely YES 🤤 Let’s just break this down real quick and show you what you’re gonna need.. Triple Cheese Stuffed Chicken Wrapped in Bacon Ingredients Chicken Breasts Streaky Bacon Cream Cheese Cheddar Mozzarella Garlic Powder Smoked Paprika BBQ Sauce...

Ingredients & Substitutions Here I explain the best tzatziki sauce ingredients for my recipe, what each one does, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card. How To Make Tzatziki Sauce I have step-by-step photos here to help you visualize the recipe. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card. Making this sauce ahead actually makes the flavors meld beautifully. Just be aware that it might get a bit watery, as the cucumbers release more moisture over time....

I love Halloween, and I’m always so impressed with bloggers who manage to share super-cute Halloween treats that look like mummies or ghosts all October long. Every year I think I’ll be one of them. Alas, I am not. So these doughnuts, I thought they’d be spiders or spider webs or something, but I got busy and the doughnuts were really good. I wanted to take the photos and get the doughnuts in my belly as soon as possible....

Do you love fruity desserts? I certainly do, especially during the warmer months. Well then, let me introduce you to vegan pineapple upside down cake. It’s pretty much the ultimate fruity dessert. This cake is topped with caramelized pineapples and cherries, plus it has pineapple juice in the batter. It’s loaded with sweet, fruity flavors, but it’s better than your typical fruity dessert, thanks to the gooey topping. It’s also one of those desserts that you’d never know was made without eggs or dairy....

I’m a child of the 80’s, so Pop Tarts were a staple in my house growing up. Man, I LOVED those things. There’s so much to love! Stuffed pie crust that you heat up in the toaster? Count me in! I kind of forgot about Pop Tarts for a while, until I was in the supermarket the other day and realized there was basically an entire aisle dedicated to them....

What Makes This Recipe So Good Summer is zucchini’s time to shine, and vegan zucchini bread is a delicious way to work more veggies into your day. Grate it super fine and your pickiest eaters won’t even know it’s there!This recipe gives you an incredibly moist bread that’s not dense or heavy. It’s completely dairy free and it’s so easy to make it gluten free, too.Leftover vegan zucchini bread slices will stay good up to one week – just refrigerate them in an airtight container!...

Ingredients & Substitutions Here I explain the best ingredients for cooking summer squash, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card. Yellow Squash – These summer squash are very similar to zucchini (so similar that you can use a mix of yellow squash and zucchini here!), but they taste a little sweeter and more nutty. There are actually two varieties, crookneck and straightneck yellow squash....

A quick stir fry happens in our house very frequently. Mostly it is chicken along with some veggies tossed in sauce. Stir-fries are a breeze to make and a perfect way to turn a boring meal interesting. This time I had a couple of Zucchinis in the refrigerator that needed to be used before we leave for vacation. And this stir fry happened. Onion Garlic Zucchini Dried red chillies Soy Sauce Oyster Sauce Toasted sesame seeds Toasted Sesame Oil Salt and Pepper...

Confession: I was a big time Taco Bell addict before I gave up meat. As a kid, I never really liked most fast food. Cheeseburgers totally weren’t my thing. But I was all about beefy burritos. A few years ago I recreated the 7 layer burrito for this blog, but that wasn’t actually my favorite menu item. I was totally partial to the plain old beef & bean burrito. It’s about time I went and made a vegan version of that one!...

So, you’ve come out to your family and friends: you’re Vegan! And while nowadays everyone is very quick to assume a sympathetic gaze and make all the right noises when you assure them that you’re still the same person, at least two things are certainly about to happen. First, they are mentally crossing your name off of the list of people that they invite to dinner-parties; and second, you’re going to get the “It’s lovely that you feel that strongly about yadda yadda yadda, but how are you going to stay healthy?...

What Makes This Recipe So Good 3 ingredient peanut butter cookies are the BEST. I mean, THREE INGREDIENTS?! Pantry staple ingredients at that! This recipe is so simple, but the cookies are impossibly delicious. AND it only takes 30 minutes to whip up a batch of incredible cookies, which is perfect when you’ve got a sweet tooth. They’re perfectly crisp around the edges, but unbelievably rich and chewy in the center....

If you’re already a 40 Aprons subscriber, click here to make sure you get the weekly emails offering inspiration and motivation along the way! Whole Body Whole Mind is different from other clean eating or exercise programs in that you set your own goals. I’m not here to tell you that yoga is right for you and you should be doing it 4 times a week or that gratitude journaling is definitely the best way for you to work towards mindfulness or that legumes are jacking up your digestion....

What Does It Mean to Eat Low Carb? Ahh, the low carb diet. It’s been around for decades, but what are the “rules”, exactly?Low carb is super similar to keto in that both focus on a daily carb intake that’s much lower than the typical American diet. The main difference between low carb and keto is how many carbs you should eat in a day.Neither way of eating means “carbs are bad, don’t eat any carbs at all, ever....

What Is Cordyceps? Cordyceps is a type of parasitic fungus that grows on (and in) caterpillars. If you’re super grossed out and thinking, “Welp, that’s enough Internet for today,” you should know most cordyceps sold in extracts are made in a laboratory. They’ve been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medication for a variety of ailments, and while scientific studies on cordyceps are still in the early stages, their findings are promising....

What Is Lemon Zest Lemon zest is made by scraping or cutting up the rind or peel of a lemon. The zest is just the very outermost part of the peel and is fragrant and full of citrus flavor. It can be the absolute perfect way to make your recipes, both savory and sweet, taste more gourmet! How To Make It Methods For Zesting Zester – A zester is a small, handheld tool that gets the zest peeled, but not too fine....