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There are many ways to make marinades for steak, but this simple balsamic version is my favorite. It’s the best steak marinade for maximum flavor and minimum effort. Pair your marinated beef with roasted broccolini, buttery sauteed mushrooms, and quick Instant Pot baked potatoes for the ultimate meal, from weeknight dinners to special occasions. Ingredients & Substitutions Here I explain the best steak marinade ingredients, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options....

Thai sweetness at its best! Whether it’s a decadent tapioca pudding with coconut milk or fried bananas with vanilla bean ice cream, there are three staple characteristics that embody almost all Thai sweets. These main essentials will help you understand not only the components needed for sweet and savory treats, but also how they all tie together to create simple, yet delicious, masterpieces. Flavor & Texture Wins When thinking of Thai food, there’s no doubt that what instantly comes to mind are robust curries and bowls of steamed white rice....

Although rice pudding is part of many cultures ranging from Latinamerica to Asia and everywhere in between, our recipe is inspired by the traditional South American version of Arroz con Leche — rice pudding, in English. Each component of this recipe plays a role in the final result, so make sure to take notes so you too can make a show-stopping rice pudding dessert. What is Rice Pudding? In order to make the perfect rice pudding, first we need to understand the dessert and its components....

Here’s a recipe that has been in the works for quite some time now. Vegan breakfast sausage took me multiple attempts, which began, sadly, on a day that I invited some friends over for brunch and promised them some amazing homemade vegan sausage. This happens every now and then. When you promise to feed someone some experimental recipe that you’re working on for a food blog, you quickly learn that backup plans are essential....

There’s just something about cupcakes, am I right? I mean, I love a big fat slice of vegan chocolate cake, but cupcakes feel kind of special. Is it the cute little packaging? The vegan chocolate frosting that gets piled on top? I don’t know, but cake in cupcake form is my favorite. Especially when it’s chocolate. These vegan chocolate cupcakes were especially excellent. What You’ll Need Non-dairy milk. Pretty much any variety will do (I used almond)....

Sometimes I like to get creative when veganizing a recipe and replace the meat with all kinds of vegan stand-ins like veggies and beans and tofu. I get all crazy ! But then sometimes I like to simply create a vegan version of a dish that’s as close to the classic as you can get, using something like seitan to replicate the taste and texture of meat. That’s just what I did with this vegan coq au vin recipe....

Unfortunately, there are a few things in traditional green goddess that I don’t include in my diet these days, like yogurt, mayonnaise and anchovies. So I decided to head to the kitchen and craft a vegan green goddess dressing that would totally rival the original. I kept things simple and used a mix of vegan mayo and dairy-free yogurt for the base. This keeps the dressing nut-free and prevents you from having to deal with the chore of soaking cashews that’s required for many creamy vegan salad dressings....

While peaches are becoming more and more available year round, the best peaches are found during the peak of summer. Personally, I always buy more than I can eat (because I love ’em!), and they don’t last long. So I put them to good use in baked goods! This pie is filled with juicy spiced peach filling and topped off with a crumbly topping. I’m all about the crumbly topping because: (1) it goes so well with sweet, gooey peaches, and (2) it’s easier than a top crust (although you can make this pie with a top crust if you wish)....

That was pretty much my reaction when I first learned about picadillo, and once I investigated, I wanted to make a vegan version even more. It’s basically a Latin American stew of ground beef with spices, olives and raisins. I decided to create my vegan picadillo using a mix of lentils and walnuts in place of meat, and as expected, it was delicious. The mix of flavors and textures in this one was magnificent....

Have you ever had tres leches cake before? It’s so good! I served this type of cake at a restaurant where I waited tables during college, and it was everyone’s favorite! The name “tres leches” means “three milks.” The cake is soaked in three types of milk! In conventional tres leches cake those milks are sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, and regular old whole milk — all dairy-based. For our vegan tres leches cake we’ll be making a vegan cake, adapted from my vegan vanilla cake recipe, then we’ll be pouring a mix of vegan sweetened condensed milk, coconut milk, and another non-dairy milk of your choosing (like almond or soy milk) over it....

I love incorporating zucchini into baked goods. You know this if you’re familiar with my recipes for vegan zucchini bread and vegan zucchini muffins. I love both of those recipes when I’m craving a sweet snack, but I decided it was time to create a seriously decadent vegan dessert featuring zucchini. Get ready for vegan zucchini cake! You would never guess that a green veggie is one of the main ingredients in this cake....

There! It’s been done! I’ve given it out to the universe and let it go. But seriously, if you tend towards vegetarianism or veganism, you know what I’m saying. Especially in Latin American cuisine, you’re expected to eat approximately two entire bell peppers per meal, an easy already-chopped-for-those-“real”-fajitas solution that leaves me feeling a little unsatisfied. Or a lot unsatisfied. So what’s a girl to do when she’s craving vegetarian enchiladas at home?...

Soft, homemade, and secretly healthy zucchini brownies are the perfect treat for any occasion! With a moist and chewy texture, these brownies have the rich chocolate taste you love, but with an extra boost from veggies. Since this zucchini brownie recipe uses coconut oil and natural sweetener, you can enjoy a healthier alternative when you need something sweet. Add it to your rotation of zucchini recipes! I love sneaking vegetables into my desserts and snacks, and zucchini makes it so easy!...

“Eating vegan is so expensive!” I hear that again and again. Well, seeing as I create vegan recipes for a living, I’m here to tell you that the people saying that are wrong, wrong, wrong. I mean, vegan food can be expensive. Cooking for any diet can be expensive, depending on what types of ingredients you’re using. If all of your meals revolve around fake meats and cheeses, they might cost a few extra bucks....

Do you buy lots of frozen veggie burgers? No judgement! There was a time when I practically lived on store-bought vegan burgers. I thought there was some mysterious secret to making them and that I’d never be capable of creating my own, much less making them taste as good as the commercial ones. But guess what? DIY vegan burgers are actually super easy. Easy to the point where these days I can practically create a delicious burger on a whim by throwing stuff into my food processor....

Look, I’m a sucker for a classic mustard & ketchup hot dog just as much as the next person. But sometimes you gotta take it up a notch. For no other reason than it’s horrendously fun to load up hot dogs in unique ways! The following 6 hot dog topping ideas are all incredibly versatile and SO easy to make. None of these gourmet hot dogs you’ve seen before. All you need for these hot dogs are simple store-cupboard ingredients....

Why This Soup Is So Good This loaded taco soup has all your favorite Southwestern flavors, but is so effortless to make with pantry staples!Cans of corn, beans, tomatoes, chilis, and chicken flavored with a package of taco seasoning make a zesty, family-friendly dinner or lunch. It only takes one step to make!This soup only takes about 15 minutes to cook, which is perfect for weeknight dinners or just when you don’t feel like spending an hour cooking....

Ingredients & Substitutions Here I explain the best ingredients for banana bread with almond flour, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card. I also minimized the sugar in this loaf by using Wholesome Yum Zero Sugar Honey to naturally sweeten this bread. Since it measures and tastes just like honey, nobody can tell the difference. (Regular honey does work, though.) Almond Flour – Unlike some recipes, this is an almond flour banana bread — and I think this flour makes the best gluten free banana bread!...

Ingredient & Substitution Notes Here I explain the best ingredients for oven baked halibut, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below. Halibut Fillets – Find fresh halibut at the seafood counter, in the freezer aisle at the grocery store, or even get high-quality wild Pacific halibut online. You can also use the same recipe for other types of white fish, such as flounder or cod....

You can also customize these to your liking. I have the basic recipe with just 3 ingredients, plus 5 flavor variations below. If you just want the basic, be sure to dunk them into pizza dip or spinach artichoke dip for the ultimate snack. No matter how you make them, they are a delicious way to enjoy this summer vegetable! Ingredients & Variations Here I explain the best ingredients for baked zucchini chips, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options....