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Unlike me, my husband loves desserts and ice creams, popsicles, frozen yogurt, or any type of frozen dessert is his favorite. So, I keep on looking for ideas to let him enjoy these treats without feeling anxious by making their healthier versions. This tropical popsicle which is refined sugar-free, vegan, gluten-free, and has all the nutritious tropical ingredients is one such recipe. You can enjoy it without guilt even if you are a healthy eater....

I’ve had a few requests for vegan chicken ala king over the years, and well, I kind of procrastinated. Chicken ala king is one of those dishes that I never ate growing up, so I had no idea what it’s supposed to taste like! I looked up a few recipes and couldn’t really wrap my head around it. I’ll be frank: it didn’t sound very good. But I’ve had this problem with other vegan dishes....

What makes these burgers Hawaiian? They have pineapple. And barbecue sauce. Hey, I’ve never been to Hawaii, so I don’t know what their burgers are like! They probably don’t involve sweet potato, but they should, because it goes great with pineapple and barbecue sauce. These are kind of summery, which makes sense with the whole Hawaiian thing. I meant to save this recipe for later. Closer to actual summer. It snowed over my house for a whole day last weekend, and that’s not very summery....

If you find yourself in need of a super simple dessert recipe that’s sure to impress, this is your cake! I know what you’re probably thinking, or at least I do if the concept of an olive oil cake is new to you. It’s probably the same thing my husband said when I first told him that I was working on an orange olive oil cake recipe. Interesting. That’s what he said!...

Are you one of those people who can’t get enough of fresh peaches this time of year? Well, hey friend … ME TOO! In fact, I tend to overbuy them, and they don’t last all that long, which always leads to baking projects where peaches are the star, like my vegan peach cobbler and vegan peach pie. This year I decided to create a vegan peach cake recipe, and I took some inspiration from my vegan pineapple upside down cake and made it a peach upside down cake....

I’d never actually had a legit s’more until recently. Can you believe it?! We didn’t do a whole lot of camping and stuff like that when I was growing up, and then I went vegetarian at a pretty young age (gelatin-free marshmallows were nowhere to be found in the nineties!). So maybe it’s understandable that I missed out. Anyhow, my nephew is all about s’mores, and we happen to have a firepit in the backyard, so I decided to buy some vegan s’mores supplies for his visits....

Full disclosure: regular old snowball cookies are almost vegan. These little powdered sugar coated shortbread cookies (which might also be referred to as Mexican wedding cookies or Russian tea cakes, depending on who you ask) are made with really simple ingredients, and eggs aren’t one of them. It’s not that hard to find a basic recipe for snowballs and make it vegan with a few adjustments. I put this out there because I know I’ll get at least one person commenting or emailing me asking why I bothered with this recipe....

Set a Theme Home theatre: Pick a movie that’s streaming or play one on your computer and share your screen. Horror movies, vintage classics, and campy films are perfect for watching as a group (think long-distance MST3K). Keep the microphones ON for the ultimate movie theatre experience and convo. Book club: Pick a book to read each month (or week, depending on how fast your group inhales them), and get together once a week to discuss....

We’re chicken nugget lovers. Except not the little pressed and breaded pellets from fast food places: real chicken cut into little pieces, tossed in some sort of coating, fried up quickly in the cast-iron skillet, and dipped in my favorite Whole30 dump ranch dressing. Naw, girl. For a truly awesome Whole30 chicken recipe, I had to upgrade. I was inspired by the bizarre but super effective process Chick-Fil-A follows to produce super tender and flavorful chicken nuggets....

Honey is one of those ingredients that lots of people overlook or forget about in their vegan cooking. Obviously we need to replace dairy and eggs, but not everyone even realizes that honey isn’t vegan. It comes from bees! So perhaps you’ve come across what you thought was the perfect vegan recipe: no eggs, no butter, no milk…but it still calls for honey. D’oh! The good news is that honey is actually pretty easy to replace, and that’s in everything from baked goods to a cup of tea....

Structure – I find this is the hardest part to replicate, but it’s possible. The proteins in eggs act like glue to give shape to baked recipes, preventing them from falling apart. Leavening – That’s a fancy way to say they help with rising and lightness by creating air pockets. Moisture – They help with a moist texture. Most baked goods will be dry without them if you don’t compensate with something else....

If you have ground beef in the fridge and wondering what to do with it, this Asian ground beef bowl recipe is easy, fast, and hits with a bang of flavor just like this Ground beef and vegetable skillet. It’s so easy, so quick to make, and so full of flavour, that you will come back to it again and again as I did. It has got a nice spice kick from the Sriracha hot sauce....

Fall is such a wonderful time for baking! For one thing, you’ve got access to so many delicious seasonal ingredients, like pumpkin, apple, sweet potato, and other delicious fall produce that’s perfect for working into sweet treats. Plus, its getting colder. It feels so good to cozy up indoors, crank up the oven and enjoy the wafting aroma of pumpkin spice deliciousness. And with the holidays around the corner, it’s a great time to try out dessert recipes that could potentially grace your Thanksgiving or Christmas table....

It’s no secret that summer isn’t my favorite time of year. I’m not into the heat and bugs and all that stuff. I put a positive spin on the season by looking at it as prep for fall (which is my favorite!). One thing I can get behind when it comes to summer is cookout food (even if sometimes I choose to enjoy it inside the comfort of my air-conditioned home)....

Ingredients You’ll Need Here I explain the best ingredients for filet mignon in an air fryer, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below. Filet Mignon Steaks – I prefer to use grass-fed beef for best flavor and nutrition, but any filet mignon cuts will work. The main thing to know is that the thickness of your steaks will impact the cook time....

Ingredients & Substitutions Here I explain the best ingredients for crispy air fryer potatoes, what each one does in my recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card. How To Cook Potatoes In The Air Fryer I have step-by-step photos here to help you visualize the recipe. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card. Cut the pieces to the same size. This ensures they’ll cook evenly....

What is Chlorella? Chlorella is nutrient-dense, single-celled freshwater algae. It’s been called a “superfood” because it has so much nutritional value, including vitamin C and B12, iron, omega-3s, protein, and fiber, as well as other vitamins and minerals. What Are The Benefits of Chlorella? Besides just the nutritional value, chlorella does some pretty amazing stuff. Helps with detoxingCan boost the immune systemCan help increase stamina during exerciseHelps maintain healthy blood pressureLowers unhealthy cholesterolCan improve blood sugar levelsA variety of other health-related benefits...

For a long time I was reluctant to share recipes for homemade vegan cheese on this site, because it can be really, really bad. I’ve shared a few successes over the years, and they’re usually simpler, creamy vegan cheeses, like cream cheese, spreadable cheddar, or this vegan cheeseball. Well guess what? I finally got to experimenting with vegan mozzarella, and it turned out to be really easy to make, and surprisingly delicious....

Got more keto food questions? This huge keto food list or printable cheat sheets are loaded with answers. Are Strawberries Keto Friendly? Yes! Strawberry carb count is low enough that you can enjoy them fairly often on a keto diet. How Many Carbs In Strawberries? Do strawberries have carbs? Yes. But, how many carbs do strawberries have? Carbs in 1 cup strawberries (about 8 single berries) clock in at 11....

This Avocado Chicken salad is anything but boring when it is crunchy, creamy, and full of fresh ingredients. The zippy Lemon herb dressing brings the salad together. This chicken salad with avocado has both your share of healthy protein in chicken and a variety of fruit and greens providing fiber and nutrition that keeps you satiated. This salad works very well as a side and also as a meal in itself....