I haven’t felt this patriotic since the last Olympics. Leo had just learned to mimic hand motions, and he would fist pump along to chants of U-S-A! U-S-A! So we did that a lot, obviously. Or maybe that time that the US team did kind of OK in the World Cup, and I bought an American flag bandana and wore it around my head, Duck Dynasty style. Except then the US dropped off, and I resumed my commitment to Lionel Messi in all forms (including sort of naming my child after him [and my late grandfather, of course], kind of?...

The BEST Pizza Mushrooms It’s a bit of an odd concept at first I will admit, and even as I was developing this recipe I did have my reservations. But let me tell you, mushroom based pizzas are fa-reaking delish. What’s best they’re so easy to make. No faffing about with pizza dough, just clean and gut some portobello mushrooms and you’re well on your way. I mean, you have mushrooms on pizza, so why not have pizza on mushrooms?...

Ingredients & Substitutions Here I explain the best ingredients for my pork chop marinade recipe, what each one does, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card. Then, you can place pork chops in a zip lock bag or a bowl, and coat in the marinade. I prefer a zip lock bag because the meat gets more evenly coated that way, plus you can massage it into the pork without any mess....

After my sausage stuffed artichokes recipe, readers have been asking me how to roast artichokes as a side dish or appetizer without meat. So, here they are: An easy roasted artichoke recipe with garlic and lemon! These are the perfect spring recipe. Ingredients You’ll Need Here I explain the best ingredients for roasted artichoke halves, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below....

Ingredients & Substitutions Here I explain the best ingredients for roasting parsnips and carrots, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card. Carrots – You know this one! 😉 For best results, peel them and cut them into thick sticks that are uniform in size and thickness. If you want have extra carrots, make my honey roasted carrots next. Parsnips – Parsnips are a root vegetable closely related to carrots, but they have a spiced, nutty flavor....

Ingredients & Substitutions Here I explain the best ingredients for oven roasted turkey breast, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card. Turkey – I used a 5 pound bone-in turkey breast with skin, but you could use a boneless turkey breast (which usually has a net around it) instead. See below for time differences. It will need to come to room temperature for about 1 hour....

What Makes This Recipe So Good It’s quick and easy to make! Simply peel and cut a rutabaga, toss it in some spices, then bake for 30 minutes. Once done, your fries will be irresistibly crispy and flavorful.They’re naturally low-carb and keto friendly! With just 4 grams of net carbs per serving, these baked rutabaga fries are the perfect healthy alternative to deep-fried french fries. It’s a sneaky way to add more veggies into your diet!...

What Makes This Recipe So Good It yields irresistibly tender beef every time! This foolproof method to cooking shredded beef involves leaving it to summer for 2 whole hours. After 2 hours, you’ll return to beef that’s so tender, it literally flakes apart.It’s a family favorite! This is one of those meals that everyone will love. When making for others, serve the shredded beef with toppings and tortillas on the side, and let friends/family assemble their tacos themselves....

Paleo? We’ve got a great recipe for Paleo Meatloaf (Whole30, Low Carb, Gluten Free) that’s totally gluten free and dairy free! What Makes This Recipe So Good There’s so much to love about this recipe. It tastes GREAT, it’s super easy to make, clean-up is a snap… I think my favorite part, though, is that the slow cooker lets you have a delicious meatloaf waiting for you as soon as you get home from work, or errands, or tackling the million other things on your to-do list....

This entire sandwich was pretty much created around wasabi cashew mayo. Once I got the idea for that stuff in my head I got into I need to make this now mode. This was my second attempt at wasabi mayo sandwich, the first being something I’d planned on calling a “sushi sandwich,” which was pretty much just sushi veggies and wasabi mayo on toast. It was fine, but I was so enamored with the idea of wasabi mayo that “fine” just wasn’t gonna cut it....

What Makes This Recipe So Good Brisket is a working muscle full of collagen and connective tissue, and cooking it low and slow in the sous vide allows the connective tissue to slowly break down, creating tender meat. The sous vide also regulates temperature, yielding perfect and consistent results. There truly is no better way to cook corned beef than the sous vide method.It’s surprisingly simple! Add all corned beef ingredients to a bag, remove the air, and drop in the water bath – then sit back, relax and let your sous vide do all the work....

This easy spinach dip is based on my recipe for spinach artichoke dip. I made it one day when I realized I was out of artichokes, and it still turned out delicious! The absence of artichokes actually lets the rich flavors of spinach take center stage. This dip is a classic choice when you’re seeking a simpler — but just as delicious — appetizer! Ingredients & Substitutions Here I explain the best spinach dip ingredients, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options....

Chicken and rice together are always a favorite and this Chicken Broccoli rice casserole is no different. Rice, Chicken, broccoli and to make taste everything better there is cheese in this delicious one-pot dinner recipe. Nice fluffy flavourful rice, chicken, and broccoli is a complete meal in itself. This version is not creamy, like other Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole recipes. If you are looking for a creamy version, I have included instructions for that as well, but of course without using canned soup mix....

I know I say this every time I upload a salad recipe, but it still stands true. If it’s made it to the blog, you know it’s gonna be special 😋 Follow me… Marinated Tomatoes There are two main components to this salad: the tomatoes and the burrata. The burrata doesn’t need much TLC, it’s pretty much good to go. However, we are going to dress the tomatoes up a little....

Usually I make an effort to cram as much pumpkin into the season as possible. This time, I’m upping the ante and trying to do it all in one recipe. Okay not really. I mean, I’m pretty sure I’ll have more pumpkin recipes this fall, but this one has a lot going on in the pumpkin department. So what makes this pumpkin chili triple, you may ask? It’s got fresh pumpkin, canned pumpkin puree, and pumpkin beer....

Takeout remakes are pretty much my favorite vegan recipes to recreate. There’s something so satisfying about taking a bite and realizing you totally nailed an old restaurant favorite. I’ve covered most of my old Chinese restaurant favorites at this point: from general Tso’s tofu to wonton soup to veggie chow mein. Beef and broccoli was never one of my personal favorite, but I know that lots of folks love it....

Have you figured out your Thanksgiving menu yet? I hope so! With three days to go I’ve got my fingers crossed that everyone has their menu planned and ingredients purchased. I know what I’m eating, but haven’t managed to pick up all my ingredients yet. I’ve got a trip to Trader Joe’s planned later today. Pray for me. Assuming you do know what you’re eating on Thanksgiving, hang on to this recipe for Christmas, New Years, or any old day you want something special for dinner....

Dal makhani was always one of my favorite dishes to order at Indian restaurants. It’s so rich and creamy and loaded with flavor! If you’re not familiar with the dish, it’s a type of dal that’s made with black lentils (urad dal) and often goes by the nickname “butter lentils.” Butter would be one of the reasons it’s so rich and delicious. Heavy cream is the other. So traditional dal makhani isn’t vegan....

What is fesenjan? Fesenjan, also known as Fensenjoon is a hearty Persian stew with a rich walnut base. Today I am sharing the recipe for one of the best dishes that I came across since starting this journey. It’s the vegan version of an Iranian dish called Fesenjan. This recipe is one of the most loved recipes on my blog and it also got featured on the official website of PETA....

You’ll find a lot of variation across the globe when it comes to curries. There was a time when I thought curry just meant any dish that was made with regular old curry powder. But there’s actually SO MUCH MORE to curries. I’m a little bit of a collector of vegan curry recipes, and each country and region has their own style curry with it’s own unique flavors and ingredients....