Chipotle Mac and Cheese Another day, another absolute cheesefest of goodness. That’s right folks, it’s that time again where I take a perfectly acceptable meal (mac and cheese) and turn it into something completely uncalled for, but quite frankly something you’ll never live without again. This week’s star ingredient – the humble chipotle chilli. Cheese and spice go together like a match made in heaven. Chipotle not only offers the spice component, but also adds a huge amount of gorgeous smoky flavour too....

♨️ What is “Sous Vide”? Sous vide, meaning “under vacuum” in French, is a method where food is precision-cooked in a vacuum-sealed pouch that’s submerged in a heat-regulated water bath.The water bath keeps the food (in this case, chicken breasts) at a consistent temperature for longer periods of time than other cooking methods. This ensures the food is cooked evenly all the way through to the center, without the risk of overcooking the outer edges at the same time....

What Is Kani Salad? Kani salad, sometimes called kanikama salad, is a Japanese crab salad that is a delicious mix of crab meat (often imitation crab meat), crunchy cucumber and carrots, and a spicy mayonnaise dressing. Is Kani Salad Healthy? Yes, this salad is healthy — especially this one, with no added sugar. Wondering about kani salad calories? Each serving has 169 calories. The full nutrition facts can be found below, on the recipe card....

For the longest time I was intrigued by the idea of tortilla soup. I started seeing it pop up on restaurant menus in the 90’s and it sounded so good…with the beans and veggies and spices and of course, those crispy little tortilla strips. Everything except the chicken, which seemed to be a required ingredient. Well now I know better. Chicken is never a required ingredient! If I can make vegan chicken noodle soup, vegan chicken salad, and vegan chicken nuggets, I can certainly make vegan tortilla soup....

I am a morning person and don’t struggle to wake up early. I don’t even need to set an alarm for that. However, if you struggle to do that try planning to do something interesting in the morning which can motivate you to wake up early. Like going for a walk, reading your favorite book, journaling, enjoying your favorite drink in peace, or having a delicious breakfast. The recipe which I am sharing today- vegan strawberry banana smoothie is one such breakfast recipe that is so refreshingly delicious, nutritious, and filling that you will wait to get up in the morning and enjoy a glass of it....

Personally, if a hot breakfast doesn’t have hash browns, it ain’t a hot breakfast. Beyond the bacon, beyond the eggs, hash browns are by far my favourite breakfast item. Of course hash browns are usually made with white potatoes, but today I thought I’d mix things up. Follow me… Crispy Sweet Potato Hash Browns Unlike regular hash browns, sweet potato hash browns are really tricky to get crispy, purely for the fact they’re packed with more moisture/starch than regular potatoes....

A master cookie decorator I am not. But that’s okay! The great thing about gingerbread cookies, especially gingerbread men and women, is that they look cute even if you’re super unskilled in the decorating department. See? Aren’t these guys adorable? So, whether you’re looking for a fun and creative holiday activity to do with the kiddos, or just craving something sweet and festive, you should probably make these cookies. They’re super tasty too — softer and chewier than your typical gingerbread, with just the right amount of spice....

I take my waffles very seriously. That’s because I LOVE waffles. And that’s why it took me a long time to perfect my recipe for classic vegan waffles. After lots of tweaking and adjusting, I think I finally have the perfect recipe. And good news: they’re actually really easy to make and you don’t need any weird ingredients. These are made from a handful of pantry staples. There’s nothing worse than squishy waffles....

This one-pan meal can include a variety of ingredients- from meats and vegetables to pasta and grains, the possibilities are seemingly endless. Not only are casseroles a great way to use up leftovers and make an easy meal, but they can also be customized to fit your tastes and preferences. There is a casserole for everyone to love! Read ahead to discover delicious casserole recipes, and learn to build your own with the ingredients you have on hand with Mahatma® Rice....

Whether you’re a budgeting expert or just looking for some pointers to cut your food expenses, we’ll show you how to use pantry essentials and cost-effective ingredients while still making delicious meals. By planning your meals and making the most out of your ingredients, you’ll not only be watching your wallet but cutting down on your food waste too. Take a look at these helpful tips to keep the delicious rice dishes flowing without breaking the bank!...

(I hereby ban the letters t, h, i, and n, in said order, from the remainder of this post!) But anyway, I thought it was an actual established smoky saucy tofuy dish, but my extensive research (read: cursory Google search) has led me to determine that it’s a Chipotle dish.. which means: We’ve got Chipotle to thank. Thank you, Chipotle, for such an intensely flavorful vegetarian take on a Mexican meaty main course....

Plus, they store really well, so double the recipe and freeze for an easy dinner down the line. You really can’t go wrong making stuffed bell peppers with taco meat and layers of melty cheddar cheese… and serving it with a heaping scoop of avocado corn salad! Taco stuffed pepper recipes often contain beans, but we’re skipping those here for a low carb dinner. Feel free to throw some in if you’d like, though....

My husband teases me about my tendency to appear at any time, any location in the house with random and unexpected food for sampling. It’s true. He could be at the computer checking email and I’ll shove a spoonful of soup into his face, or upstairs shaving and I’ll appear with doughnuts. Hey, a food blogger needs a taste-tester, and don’t get me wrong, he’s happy to fill that role....

I love fresh cherries. They’re my favorite thing about summer! I look for excuses to eat them left and right, and they’re my favorite pre-workout snack. You know how they say eating cherries before a workout makes you less sore? Well, it’s true! But it’s something I only really do in the summer because I’m not a juice drinker and not a fan of dried or frozen cherries. So initially I had this idea that I’d make cherry breakfast bars....

I keep a list of dishes to veganize, and chicken tetrazzini has been on it forever! I kept changing my mind about how to go about replacing the chicken. Should I just leave it out? Double up on mushrooms? Use seitan? Well the answer came to me last month when I posted my vegan ropa vieja recipe using soy curls. You guys loved it! And soy curls make a great chicken substitute, so I went ahead and put them into this tetrazzini....

I realized after making these that I have a thing for turning non-burger foods into veggie burgers. Check it out: meatloaf, Reuben sandwich, falafel… I didn’t actually go into this one intending to turn French onion soup into a burger — it was more of a loose idea to put caramelized onions into a burger. Once I got rolling though I realized it had to be French onion soup, because duh, French onion soup is fantastic....

I LOOOOOOVE lasagna! It’s one of my favorite main dishes to make for holidays and fancy dinners. And while I’m all about a classic Italian-style vegan lasagna, it doesn’t always work with the traditional spread that one might serve for a day like Thanksgiving. Marinara sauce and cranberry sauce just clash if you ask me! So I decided to create a different kind of lasagna. This pumpkin lasagna is super rich and full of savory flavor — the perfect kind of flavor for pairing up with traditional holiday sides!...

Confession: this is a clean out the fridge meal. You might even recognize an ingredient or two from one of my recent posts. Getting snowed in has it’s advantages, one of them being that you have some spare time to devote to creating some new blog recipes. The catch is that you have to get creative when you didn’t give your snowed-in status some forethought and make a beeline for the supermarket like everyone else....

A cup of delicious hot soup is a universal comfort food. Its warmth relaxes you instantly and makes you feel good. Just the thought of a bowl of piping hot soup on a cold evening is so comforting. Today I am sharing the recipe of vegan tofu noodle soup which gets ready in just 25 minutes and is so easy to make that you can instantly make it whenever you crave soup....

Oh, ohh, korma. The rich, subtly coconutty sauce, packed full of only the best vegetables (no bell peppers in sight!), the turmeric-tinged bright yellow, a shade so vibrant and seemingly only found in Indian cuisine. During my exploratory culinary years in college, I tried recreating the dish as I taught myself how to cook, using jarred sauce. The results were always just OK–tasty, to be sure–but paling in comparison to the real stuff of Indian joints....