Homemade sour cream and chive dip? Yep. SO much better than store bought, I can’t even begin to tell you. Actually yes I can, follow me… Sour Cream and Chive Dip Sour cream and chive is a legendary dip, especially here in the UK. No matter what event, gathering, dinner party or movie night, there’s always a bowl of sour cream and chive dip with a large packet of crisps....
Has anyone else been craving summery soup lately? I certainly have, and corn chowder is pretty much the ultimate summery soup. I’ve made a few corn chowders over the life of this blog (my red curry version and my red lentil version), and I think this is the reason I’m so fond of them: corn is a perfect excuse to eat soup in the summer. Yeah, you can use frozen corn and make this any time of year, but with fresh summer corn you get a bit of sweetness and a tiny bit of crunch that the frozen stuff doesn’t have....
Homemade Cranberry Sauce The first thing you’ve gotta make sure when serving up cranberry sauce is that it’s homemade. It’s SO easy to make cranberry sauce and the difference between homemade and store bought is crazy. To make a really basic cranberry sauce, you only need 3 ingredients: Cranberries Sugar Juice And that’s it! Of course it’s best to add a few more goodies, which we’ll talk about in a sec, but for a basic cranberry it’s just that trio of ingredients....
The BEST Spicy Chicken Pasta Recipe! Yep, you heard it here first 😂 Chicken, spice and pasta is one of the most delicious combos of all time. It’s also mainly responsible for 90% of my food comas. Delicious food comas none the less. This recipe is actually a recent obsession of mine and quite frankly I can’t get enough of it. Here’s why I think you’ll love it as much as I do:...
This is such a nifty recipe that I know you’re going to have it on repeat; mainly because it’s so easy, but also because it’s unbelievably tasty! Follow me… Apricot Sauce for Chicken Chicken pairs nicely with a range of different fruits, but apricot has to be one of my favourites. And please don’t be put off if you’re not a huge fan of apricots, I’m confident you’ll still love this!...
What Makes This Recipe So Good A breakfast food that incorporates all the deliciousness of autumn? Say no more. These sweet potato pancakes are rich, warm, and a little sweet. And even though pancakes are traditionally a “breakfast” food, we like to get a little wild and have pancakes at lunch, dinner, or even as a dessert. These are perfect any time of day. This a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes after the holidays!...
Ingredients & Substitutions Here I explain the best ingredients for my taco meat recipe, what each one does, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card. Ground Beef – I get 85/15 grass-fed beef, which is flavorful without excess grease. Any variety you have is fine. You can even use ground turkey or chicken to lighten it up. Oil – I usually grab avocado oil for this taco meat recipe, because its mild flavor doesn’t compete with the Mexican spices....
Spaghetti squash kind of has a reputation as diet food, which is a shame. Even though I try to eat reasonably, I’m not into diet food, and I’ve even been known to indulge and fry things from time to time. When I see something labeled as “light” I’m immediately less interested in eating it. So it’s kind of a shame that spaghetti squash incidentally picked up that label in most of our brains....
Why You’ll Love This Recipe I mentioned that ranch style beans are one of my most-missed foods from when I lived in Texas? This is another. Texas caviar (also known as cowboy caviar) is a super easy, super flavorful side or appetizer that’s perfect for parties, tailgating, and potlucks. Serve it with grilled chicken, fish, or burgers, or just a big basket of tortilla chips.There’s no cooking involved, and even the chill time is optional (though recommended)....
I don’t think I’ve been this happy about a recipe in a while. See, this vegan apple cake took me about three years to perfect. In fact, I’d all but given up on getting it right. Year after year I’d attempt a new version only to have it come out too sweet or too dense or too soggy. I decided this year would be my last attempt, and wouldn’t you know it, the cake turned out magnificent!...
If you liked this recipe, please leave a star rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ in the recipe card below. You can also follow me on Instagram, Youtube, and Pinterest. It has a simple creamy homemade stir fry peanut sauce which goes really well with tofu and broccoli. This dish is a combination of different flavors and textures- it’s savory, slightly sweet, slightly spicy, creamy, crunchy, and slightly chewy. This delicious amalgamation makes it loved by everyone....
Chinese egg and tomato soup is comforting, and a perfect soup to whip up when you have a time crunch. You will be surprised to see the ingredients list, it is short and most of the ingredients are readily available in your kitchen. And if you love Asian flavors, you will definitely be making this on repeat. What is Egg Drop Soup? Egg drop soup (Egg flower soup) is a popular Chinese soup, served at many Asian restaurants....
Which is unfortunate seeing as how, you know, it’s laden with cheese, cream, and butter, none of which are a) very healthy or b) very vegan. So when I went vegan, I knew I had to recreate this dish. Of course, there’s my avocado alfredo which is creamy, garlicky, and oh-so-rich, and I’m working on a cashew- and miso-based concoction to share with you. But there are (frequent) times when all I want is a classic bowl of tangy, rich, totally heavenly sauce just absolutely smothering some tender fettuccine, and in those times?...
I’m a big fan or vegan risotto recipes, in case you haven’t noticed. Over the years I’ve shared recipes for mushroom risotto, tomato risotto, and butternut squash risotto, among others! Most conventional risotto recipes are made with milk or heavy cream. But the great thing about risotto is that it’s so naturally creamy, you don’t really miss the dairy in vegan versions. I decided it was time to create a seriously cheesy vegan risotto, and just in time for the holidays....
I do own an ice cream maker. It’s not the kind of thing I’d ever think to go and buy, just because it takes up kitchen space and isn’t something I’d use terribly often. So I never expected to own one, until a few years ago on a trip to the thrift store when I spotted a super cheap, super old, and super pink ice cream maker of the hand churning variety....
When it comes to pretty much any kind of baked good, I’m of the opinion that chocolate is the way to go. I LOVE my chocolate! Chocolate cake, chocolate cheesecake, chocolate cookies…I’m down with all of them! And since muffins are my favorite thing to bake, it only makes sense that I would share a vegan chocolate muffin recipe on this site. I went all in and made double chocolate muffins featuring rich cocoa and dark chocolate chips....
Summer may be winding down, but this girl isn’t ready to give up on those fruity summer treats just yet. After all, vegan summer desserts are the best desserts. This vegan fruit tart might just be the ultimate summer dessert. It’s really easy to make, so yummy, and bursting with fresh fruit. You can use all kinds of fruit for this one too! It’s also really easy. This tart is made with a pastry crust, but there’s no rolling involved....
I was just recently fortunate enough to find a restaurant with vegan mapo tofu on the menu, and let me tell you, it was some seriously spicy deliciousness. That particular version of vegan mapo tofu simply omitted the meat. I decided to create a version at home, but with a stand-in for the meat, in the form of some finely minced smoky shiitake mushrooms. They worked really well in my vegan wonton soup, and once again did the job beautifully here....
Note that some of these recipes may not look vegan, but they have vegan swaps, which we’ll notate on this page. Don’t go hungry! Check out the list at the bottom of the post for vegan snacks, sides, and desserts. There’s no reason to not be full or fulfilled when eating vegan! Click here to download your printable vegan meal plan! Monday Breakfast – Overnight Steel Cut Oats (use vegan butter or coconut oil instead of butter)Lunch – Chickpea Salad on bread or lettuce wrapsDinner – BBQ Jackfruit Sandwiches (use regular hamburger buns since brioche contain animal byproducts)...
Sometimes, after a long weekend, it takes me a bit to get my bearings. After three days off I’m back to work and asking myself how I ever managed to get anything done. At all. Know the feeling? Sometimes, during weeks like these, you just need some takeout. I actually cooked like crazy over the long weekend (and had fun doing it), but now, I just want something easy. Unfortunately, at the moment, there isn’t a whole lot of vegan takeout in the immediate vicinity....
