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We have a bunch of Chinese vegetarian restaurants in Philly. You guys know of these places? They typically have what appears to be a normal Chinese restaurant menu, but everything is vegetarian, and it’s usually crazy good. I discovered these places about fifteen years ago, and at some point after that I caught part of some public radio broadcast where people were discussing them and how good the food was, how close the taste came to the conventional, meat-based versions of the dishes, and the fact that they were usually made from seitan....

Ingredients & Substitutions Here I explain the best ingredients for my mini sweet peppers recipe, what each one does, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card. Mini Bell Peppers – I like a variety pack that contains different colors (red, orange, and yellow). Any color works, though. If you like heat, you can use jalapeño peppers instead, but they’ll be very spicy since we’re not cooking them. Cream Cheese – I use plain, but feel free to experiment with flavors, such as smoked salmon or garlic herb....

Sweet and sour meatballs – Looking for a party appetizer that you can bring to the table with almost zero effort? The meatballs are coated with an Asian-inspired sauce that is sweet, savory, and just the right amount of sourness. A bag of frozen meatballs always comes in handy for this recipe but you can also make fresh meatballs from scratch. If making from scratch check out this Baked Chicken meatball recipe or these juicy meatballs made with ground beef and pork....

Ingredients & Substitutions Here I explain the best ingredients for my Mexican slaw recipe, what each one does, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below. Shredded Coleslaw Mix – This is the time-saving shortcut I take whenever I need shredded cabbage and carrots together, especially for coleslaw recipes. (I also use it for my egg roll in a bowl and cabbage stir fry.) It works perfectly for taco slaw and is the main ingredient in it, but you can also shred your own red and/or green cabbage if you prefer....

Why This Recipe Is So Good It’s so easy and quick to make this tasty dinner. It’s ready on the table in just 10 minutes!If you are craving takeaway, this is a great homemade and healthy version of one of your favorites.It’s Whole30, low carb, dairy, and gluten free, and only contains natural sugars. Ingredients You only need 6 ingredients to make this delicious Whole30 teriyaki chicken! Coconut Aminos Teriyaki Sauce or Gingery Lime Coconut AminosArrowroot powderSesame oilAvocado oilChicken breastsGarlic cloves...

I truly am blessed to have grown up in a household with an incredible Thai cook. Mainly because I’ve enjoyed many years of delicious Thai food, but also for times like these where I get to share some of the love! I was taught this recipe a while back, and I’m super excited to finally share it with you. The recipe card is at the end of the post, but first I’ll go a little more in-depth with some step-by-step photos....

Create Your Own Vegetarian Thanksgiving Menu Let’s kick things off by creating a meat-free Thanksgiving menu replete with appetizers, a mouthwatering main dish, and a dessert to die for! Easy Veggie Appetizers One of the best things about vegetarian dishes is the scope for creativity they provide. If you’re looking to dazzle your diners from the get-go, try this Peruvian Tacu Tacu recipe. Topped with poached egg and avocado slices, it’s a rice and bean dish you can slice up and pass around the table....

If you haven’t tried devilled sausages before you’re in for a treat! For those of you who have, but use store bought packet mixes, then you’re also in for a treat because these are 10000x times better 🙂 (just saying). What are Devilled Sausages? Devilled sausages are essentially a quick sausage casserole in a sweet, spicy and slightly sticky sauce. They’re often cooked in one pan in a rich tomatoey/beefy sauce and served with fruit such as apples, pears or currants....

What Makes These Meatballs So Good Your Instant Pot does all the hard work for you! Set the time, walk away, and return to perfectly cooked meatballs in a delicious sauce.These Instant Pot meatballs are incredibly freezer-friendly! The recipe makes quite a big batch – 36 meatballs in total, eat half right away and freeze the other half for an easy dinner another day. Simply thaw in the fridge overnight and warm the meatballs over medium heat on the stove....

Looking Back … Before we begin, a note. What were you doing on this day, oh, eight years ago? You probably have no idea, unless you had a LiveJournal (because I wasn’t cool enough to use WordPress back then), and then you still might not have any idea. Check out my throwback blog post today, also known as “the call to humility”: September 25th–2004, 2005, 2006. For a while after I quit law school, I ran a cupcake custom order bakery that specialized in odd, gourmet flavors....

My husband and I have a disagreement when it comes to food with crunchy seeds. I’m a fan. He’s not. When we eat sushi, I always go for extra sesame seeds, while he picks the least seedy pieces. I might throw poppy seeds into a baked good, just for fun, but he’d usually prefer that baked good without the seeds. Summer berries are my favorite. He tells me while he likes the flavor of most berries, he wishes he could get them without the seeds....

I have a lot of corn recipes coming your way. Just so you know! And this wasn’t one I had initially planned on sharing, until I received a comment on my Facebook page about my vegan corn muffins, from someone telling me they thought the recipe would be better if it used creamed corn. Well, sorry to break it to you helpful stranger, but creamed corn isn’t vegan! But that got me thinking, maybe it should be....

Making kimchi is my own weird personal holiday tradition. I tried giving it out as holiday gifts a few years back, which was not the best idea. I have a few select people in my life who are very appreciative of homemade kimchi, but most folks seem to prefer cookies. So I quit it with the kimchi gifting, but not before the kimchi holiday tradition became ingrained in my brain....

Nutella is one of those treats that so many of us eat “despite” our otherwise great, healthy diets. It’s worth it, right? I mean… I’m not saying no. Nutella is creamy, rich, chocolatey perfection, and that’s a basic tenet of humanity. Except you can make it yourself. Really easily. Paleo and vegan both! Did I mention it’s super easy? It’s super easy. Not only is this homemade Nutella vegan and paleo, but you actually know what’s going in it....

I have been obsessed with quinoa from the very first time I ate it. Though it doesn’t have any taste of its own I love its texture, look, and the way it absorbs the flavor of other ingredients. Before the current lockdown, instead of overstuffing my pantry with all the unnecessary ingredients, I just picked up a few basic ingredients which I regularly use in my kitchen. That too in moderation....

I am back with another Navratri recipe or Farali recipe as some call it. It’s one of favorite Navratri recipes – Vrat wali Arbi. Arbi is the Hindi name for Taro. It’s one of my favorite vegetables; I like it even more than potatoes. In the Himalayan state of India – Uttarakhand where I come from, Taro is very popular and eaten regularly. The types of Taro found in the Himalayan region is different and tastier than the normal Taro found in the other parts of India....

What Makes This Recipe So Good Whole30 chicken tenders are not only delicious (how could they not be with those delicious spices?) but they’re also super easy to make. Even better? Your kids will LOVE them. I’m not even joking. My whole family loves this recipe, which is not always an easy feat. You can imagine my joy when I found a recipe that makes everyone happy and is on the nutritious side, too!...

Why This Chicken Is So Good! This homemade version of a takeout favorite is quick and easy to make, it’s on the table in less than 30 minutes.This recipe is Whole30, grain-free, gluten-free and paleo. It’s a great healthy alternative to your regular takeout and the chicken is so amazingly crispy! Crispy Coated Chicken Recipe To make this recipe Whole30 compliant and grain-free, we used arrowroot powder in place of all-purpose flour to create a wonderfully crispy crust....

Paleo and Whole30 Steak Salad Steakhouse-Style I have these strange lunch habits when I work at a particular location, and when I worked at Guitar Center many (, many) moons ago? It was walking to the Colton’s in the same parking lot at 4 p.m., or whenever my equally strange lunch hour was scheduled, stuffing myself with sweet yeast rolls and gorging on a sirloin steak salad. “I hate to be so obnoxious, but um… between rare and medium-rare?...

Thanksgiving Soup, Salad & Appetizer Recipes Cranberry Brie Dip Apple Cranberry Spinach Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette from Julia’s Album Smoky Roasted Carrot Dip from Crowded Kitchen Paleo Spinach and Artichoke Cups from What Great Grandma Ate Cranberry Sauce Vinaigrette from Kitchen Confidante Thanksgiving Entrée Recipes How to Cook a Turkey Perfectly (with Gravy) Instant Pot Turkey Breast Spicy Orange-Honey Glazed Ham from PureWow Dutch Oven Whole Chicken from The Wooden Skillet Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes Rosemary Cornbread from Ahead of Thyme Pumpkin Honey Butter Crescent Rolls from Life Made Simple Hard Cider Gravy from Bon Appétit Chicken Gravy Great Grandma’s Sausage Stuffing Keto Cranberry Sauce from our sister site, Easy Healthy Recipes Green Bean Casserole from Love & Lemons Roasted Sweet Potato Salad Herby Gruyere Creamed Spinach Challah Bread Pudding from About to Sprout Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes with Quinoa from Foolproof Living Maple Roasted Acorn Squash from Love & Lemons Stovetop Gouda Mac and Cheese from Cozy Peach Kitchen Spiralized Apple Slaw from Eating Bird Food Thanksgiving Drink & Dessert Recipes Pumpkin Caramel Macchiato (non-alcoholic) Spiced Harvest Fall Sangria from Beautiful Eats and Things Apple Cider Old Fashioned from Danilicious Dishes Gluten Free Pecan Pie from our sister site, Easy Healthy Recipes Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake Vegan Chai Cake with Orange Cardamom Frosting from Crumb Top Baking Vegan Salted Caramel Tart from The Fit Peach Vegan Apple Pie from our sister site, Easy Healthy Recipes I hope this Thanksgiving recipe roundup helps take some of the stress out of your holiday meal planning!...