This smokey chorizo potato soup I prepared a few weeks ago is so hearty and filling. Once the potato is cooked, it thickens the soup and makes it creamy. So you don’t have to add gallons of cream to make it creamy. This was the first time I’d tried chorizo. We really liked it because it was spicy and quite flavorful. If you have any interesting recipes with chorizo, we would love to hear from you....
This vegan corn chowder recipe is a great excuse to make soup during the summer. After all, summer is when fresh corn is in season, and this soup is best when made with fresh corn. It also has a bright, surprisingly summery flavor, despite being a creamy soup. It’s made with a base of creamy coconut milk in place of the heavy cream you’ll find in traditional corn chowder, and loaded with fresh veggies like celery, carrots and potato....
This is one of my favorite fall recipes that I actually enjoy all year long, since canned pumpkin is always in season! This dish is creamy, and comforting, so it’s perfect for dinner on chilly fall nights, but also any other time of year when you want to just pretend that it’s fall (because it is the best season, after all). It’s also dairy-free (though you’d never know by the taste!...
I’ve wanted to share a recipe for vegan empanadas on this site forever! Seriously, for years and years now they’ve been on my to-make list. So, what held me back? Like many delicious recipe ideas, I figured they’d be complicated and a huge pain to make. If you’re unfamiliar with them, empanadas are little pastry pockets that are stuffed with savory fillings and deep fried. They originated in Spain, but now you’ll find different versions all over Latin American....
This is one of those recipes for when you need pasta and you need it yesterday. It gives you all the carby comfort you need and is super quick to make. Follow me… Pan-Fried Mushrooms Mushrooms are a key ingredient in this dish, so it’s important to treat them right. As such, here are a few tips to get you started: Tips for frying mushrooms Cleaning – Don’t wash them, it’ll add more moisture than there already is....
Ingredients & Substitutions Here I explain the best ingredients for my eggplant casserole recipe, what each one does, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card. How To Make Eggplant Casserole I have step-by-step photos here to help you visualize the recipe. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card. Storage & Meal Prep Store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days....
Have you ever had katsu curry? It’s a Japanese dish, traditionally made with a panko-crusted and fried slice of meat topped with curry sauce and served over rice. Everything but the meat sounded really good to me, so I decided to create a vegan version! Eggplant makes a wonderful meat substitute in a dish like katsu curry — it fries up beautifully and goes great with the flavors of Japanese curry sauce....
If you’ve never tried it, parboiled rice, sometimes also called converted rice, gets its name from partially boiling the rice within its husk, not because it’s precooked. In the past, this made it easier to process by hand, however, nowadays the practice continues as it helps to save more of the original vitamins and minerals found in rice, without the long cooking time of whole grain rice. So, now that you know what its name means, what about its taste and texture?...
Homemade Halloumi Fries I’ve eaten enough halloumi fries in my time to feed a small army and let me tell you, it never gets old. Sure, Halloumi is great, but halloumi fries are even better. First things first, just to clear out the cobwebs – So, why does it make the best cheesy fries? Halloumi has a high melting point, which means it can take a lot of heat before it turns to gloop....
One of my favorite Middle Eastern dishes to eat is Falafel wrap. If you ever go to a Middle Eastern restaurant and couldn’t find any good vegan or vegetarian dish, order a falafel wrap. It will never let you down. And, you can have it at any time of the day. If you are a fan of Middle Eastern food you will love these vegan wraps because they are stuffed with three most popular Arabic dishes- Falafel, hummus, and Tabbouleh....
Ingredients & Substitutions Here I explain the best ingredients for pan fried zucchini, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card. Zucchini – Opt for smaller zucchini if you can, as they tend to be more tender and have a sweeter flavor. You can also use yellow squash. Egg – Use a room temperature egg for easier coating. An egg substitute would probably work, but I haven’t tried it to confirm....
With simple oil and seasonings, you can have these wings from freezer to table in under half an hour, making this one of my favorite air fryer recipes when I forget to thaw chicken ahead of time. Ingredients & Substitutions Here I explain the best ingredients for air fried chicken wings, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card. Frozen Chicken Wings – Choose flats and drumettes for a little variety....
These green beans are such an easy go-to when you’re looking to complete a meal. Plus they couldn’t be easier to make! Follow me… Preparing Green Beans Do you need to trim green beans? The great thing about green beans is they’re fairly low maintenance. Most stores will sell trimmed green beans, so I recommend grabbing them if you can. If not, don’t panic. To be honest, it’s only the very long bits at the end you’ll need to trim....
You can even pair Halloween charcuterie boards with Halloween deviled eggs for an appetizer spread! To complete the theme, serve Jack-O-Lantern stuffed peppers and Panera Autumn squash soup for dinner afterward. Ingredients & Substitutions This section gives you some Halloween charcuterie board ideas for ingredients to use, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card. Cheeses – Use a combination of hard cheese, semi-hard or semi-soft cheese, and soft cheese for variety....
I’ve been brining my poultry for years now, and it truly makes all the difference when it comes to juicy and tender meat. Don’t skip it this year!Wondering how much turkey to serve based on the number of people at your holiday dinner? Check out this post for all the details! Why This Recipe Is So Good This is a super simple brine that you can fancy up based on your tastes....
Cut both ends off the watermelon. Try to get them as even as possible, since you’ll be sitting the watermelon on one end while you cut the rest. Stand the watermelon up on one of the flat ends. Use your knife to cut in between the green rind and pink flesh (as if you were cutting the flesh off of a kiwi or pineapple). Repeat the last step, cutting off large slices of the rind until all of it is removed....
I love lettuce wraps for quick lunches and no-cook dinners in the hot summer. These keto lettuce wraps are so good, you’ll never even miss the bread. There’s a lot to cover when it comes to homemade lettuce wraps, so let’s get right to it! The Best Lettuce For Lettuce Wraps If you’re wondering what kind of lettuce for lettuce wraps, I’ve got plenty of options for you! Here are a few popular lettuce varieties to try when you are considering what lettuce to use for lettuce wraps:...
Cauliflower is one of my fave alternatives to rice, potatoes and other starches to create tasty, healthy side dishes. I use it as a substitute to make mashed potatoes (my family can barely tell when it’s mashed cauliflower instead!) Find even more cauliflower recipes here. What Is Cauliflower Rice? Cauliflower rice is a healthier, grain-free, low carb alternative to rice. It’s simply cauliflower that is cut into a rice consistency and cooked until tender....
Matcha Powder – If you’re not familiar with this green tea powder, it’s simply Japanese green tea leaves ground into a fine powder. There are different grades of matcha. I prefer ceremonial grade matcha. It’s the highest quality, super fine in texture, and has less bitterness, but it’s more expensive. You can certainly use culinary grade matcha, which is more gritty, but more affordable and great for recipes. It dissolves just fine in hot water....
One of the reasons I love quiche in the Instant Pot is that it’s easy to make any time of year, even if you don’t want to turn on the oven, but it’s simple and can be served for any meal of the day, all year round. Breakfast? Yes. Brunch? Of course. Lunch? Definitely. Simple dinner? Even better! This recipe comes from the cookbook, The Art of Great Cooking with Your Instant Pot, and has been reprinted with permission....
