I thought I created a vegan version of beef stew when I made this the other day. I guess it’s been so long since I had beef stew (at least 22 years), that I forgot there was some specific formula to it. I thought any old stew would do. Sometimes I make these assumptions. Yeah, of course, everyone knows what that food is. Apparently not I. It wasn’t until dinner time that my husband informed me I’d created something else....

Back in the early days of this website I tried to veganize my grandfather’s biscotti recipe, and failed miserably. The cookies fell apart when I tried to slice them and my husband and I had to eat all the broken biscotti bits. Okay, maybe “failed miserably” is wrong. Eating even broken biscotti bits is a pretty happy event. It took me years to try my hand again at veganizing my old favorite Italian cookies....

There was a time when I thought this couldn’t be done, or at least it couldn’t be done well and without the use of store-bought vegan cheese, which I try to reserve for those occasions when I’m totally desperate. . Well, I’ve learned a bit about vegan cheese over the years spent creating this blog and I was able to come up with a homemade solution that actually works! I actually tried out a bunch of variations on this recipe and I think what I came up with is the best vegan French onion soup ever....

Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. I grew up eating elaborate breakfasts. It was our richest meal every day and very balanced too. My college friends who used to come to my home for night stay still mention that they learned the correct and healthy way of eating breakfast from my parents. Though my mother was a working woman, her way of managing everything seamlessly was very impressive....

🥦 What Makes This Recipe So Good Stir fry noodles are so delicious, but even better than that… they’re SO easy to throw together. Perfect for a busy day when you just want something comforting and satisfying but don’t feel like prepping and cooking an entrée and sides. This recipe is a fantastic way to use up any vegetables you’ve got on hand. Feel free to add carrots, bean sprouts, long slivers of bell pepper, snap peas, mushrooms… Basically anything goes....

Ingredient & Substitutions Here I explain the best ingredients for my whole roasted cauliflower recipe, what each one does, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card. Cauliflower – My recipe uses a medium whole head of cauliflower. If yours is large, I recommend increasing the amounts of the oil, cheese, and seasonings by 1.5X, and you’ll need to bake it for longer. Olive Oil – Helps the seasonings stick and adds flavor....

Most of the time, recipes are the result of brainstorming and planning, adding ingredients to my grocery list and putting their title in Evernote with a checkbox. I casually sift through the photos after shooting and mentally table the recipe for later, for after the mermaid popsicles or the paleo flag fruit tart or the peanut-free chicken satay. Other dishes are already queued, having waited patiently in line. You can’t just cut right in, Whole30 strawberry basil chicken (with avocado!...

This Whole30 Tomato Tart has got summer fun written all over it! A huge ‘Thank You’ to my guest Megan from Eat Beautiful. For those of you, who don’t know her: She’s a successful Recipe Consultant and, like, the queen of paleo baking. Seriously, if you want to learn more about grain-free and sugar-free baking, she’s a great resource! Besides baking techniques, Megan’s blog Eat Beautiful is all about whole foods that help to heal or maintain optimum health....

The smooth and velvety texture of zucchini soup recipes is similar to other classics like cream of mushroom soup or cream of asparagus soup. And just like those soups, this one is packed with flavor and makes for a great light meal or starter course. Ingredients & Substitutions Here I explain the best ingredients for creamy zucchini soup, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card....

This recipe is loaded with so much gorgeous flavour. It’s rich, spicy and best of all, it’s SO easy to make! Follow me… Orzo with ‘Nduja What is ‘Nduja? ‘Nduja – pronounced ‘en-doo-ya’ – is a spicy spreadable sausage from southern Italy. You can add it to a range of different dishes such as pizza, pasta, or various meats and seafood. Or just can slather straight on crackers or bread!...

Not all ingredients are cooked the same, and while you probably already know that, can you tell the difference between sautéing or stir frying? Or, did you know that when you use your Air Fryer you are not actually frying food? These questions and more, are resolved by your trusted rice brand in an easy to understand guide for the top 15 cooking methods – plus, we’ve included delicious recipes to try at home!...

Those new to keto might think they have to pass on anything sweet, but there are more keto friendly sweet snacks than ever to silence those cravings. If you like chewy, chocolate-y, nutty, gummy, or fruity snacks, there’s a keto option for them all. TIP: If a craving hits really fast and you don’t have something on hand, try some sugar-free whipped cream paired with any keto fruit!) This list has the best keto sweet snacks ever – including homemade keto snack recipes and options you can order online, too....

Let’s talk about Chinese zodiac signs. There’s something to them. For most of my life, I thought this was a bunch of nonsense. I was told, some time when I was very young, that I born under the sign of the monkey, because I was born in 1980. Outgoing, charming, party animal…that made absolutely no sense. I didn’t figure out what was going on until a couple of years ago when I went to see the Chinese New Year parade in Philly, in February....

It was back in the mid-1990’s when I first braved the world of dairy free milk. I was a new vegetarian and just exploring the possibility of a dairy free lifestyle. What I found was that the options back then were pretty sparse! Soy milk was about all that was available at my local health food store, and they only carried only one brand in vanilla flavor. We’ve come a long way, baby!...

Ingredients You’ll Need Here I explain the best ingredients for lamb chops in the air fryer, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below. Lamb Chops – I tested this air fryer lamb chops recipe using rib chops (the kind that are from a rack of lamb, separated into individual bones), but lamb loin chops would also work. The cook time may take a couple of minutes longer if you use lamb loin chops....

What Makes This Recipe So Good The air fryer works like magic to cook up this pizza! Not only does it cook quicker than it would in a traditional oven, but the crust gets even crispier.It includes a homemade pizza sauce! Super easy to make, and more delicious than anything you’d buy at the store. Though if you’re short on time, feel free to use a store-bought sauce instead.It’s a total family favorite!...

If you don’t have an air fryer, you don’t have to miss out! Even if you can’t make air fried zucchini, you can make this exact dish in the oven instead, or try stovetop fried zucchini or baked zucchini fries. Ingredients & Substitutions Here I explain the best ingredients for air fryer zucchini, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card....

Ingredients & Substitutions Here I explain the ingredients for the best Asian salad dressing, what each one does in my recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card. Sesame Oil – This is the base of the dressing, and provides the rich, nutty taste. Feel free to use olive oil or avocado oil if you don’t have any or like it more mild. I stick to regular sesame oil, but you can mix 3 tablespoons regular (or any neutral oil) with 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil for a stronger flavor—just avoid using only toasted sesame oil as it can be too intense....

Here’s one that’s inspired by a dish I’ve never actually had. I waited tables at a small handful of places when I was in college, and at least two of those places served chicken Marsala. Now, this is going to sound weird, but despite being a vegetarian, I was always really intrigued in the dish. Okay, maybe not the dish itself, but the sauce. It just smelled really good. All of those restaurants I worked at would hook me up with a meal if I worked a long shift, so I’m not sure why it never occurred to me to ask if I could have the sauce over pasta or something....

Why This Recipe Is So Good! This guacamole is insanely addictive — salty and richly flavorful with lime, onion, and cilantro. It’s oh so easy to make in just five minutes with only a few simple ingredients. This bacon guacamole is perfect for keto, paleo, and low carb diets. Chef’s Tips Make sure to use sugar-free bacon. We used Pederson’s, which is available at Sprouts Farmer’s Market. We love Sprouts brand grain-free tortilla chips!...