The word “pesto” in Genoese means to “to pound” or “to crush”. Rosso in Italian is red. Hence, Sun-dried tomato pesto is also known as Pesto Rosso or Red Pesto. Sun-dried tomato pesto which blends beautifully with pasta, uplifts the taste of grilled vegetables, sticks to the crusty bread that is dipped into it and makes for an amazing pizza garnish. A star performer, each time, every time! Quite easy and versatile to make....
After switching to natural deodorant about 10 years ago, I tried a lot of different brands. I mean a lot. I struggled to find one that smelled good, felt good on my skin, and – most importantly – actually worked. After a lot of trial and error, I discovered what I firmly believe is the best natural deodorant out there. Why This Is the Best The best natural deodorant I’ve ever used is hands down Primally Pure....
Low carb pizza is a big staple at our house. Aside from the classic fathead pizza crust, I regularly make cauliflower pizza crust, pizza stuffed mushrooms, and pepperoni pizza casserole. If there’s a vegetable that can go with the flavors of pizza, you can bet I’ve made a pizza out of it. Zucchini crust pizza is just one of my many favorites. It has the perfect moisture content, just like in almond flour zucchini bread....
I hope it goes without saying that I’m using the term ‘taco’ fairly loosely here 😅. They are undoubtedly delicious either way. Plus, they couldn’t be easier to make! Follow me… Beef Taco Mince (filling option 1) I make these tacos with two different fillings, both of which are really simple to whip up. Here’s what you’ll need for the beef filling: Beef – I recommend using lean mince, just so they don’t end up too oily....
Ingredients & Substitutions Here I explain the best ingredients for my veal scallopini recipe, what each one does, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card. Veal: Veal Cutlets – Veal is the meat from a baby cow, with a tender texture and delicate flavor. I can usually find it at my local butcher shop, or sometimes in the meat section at the grocery store, near the beef. You can also make this recipe with thinly pounded chicken breast (see my chicken piccata recipe)....
A while back I went to a family dinner and watched the non-vegan family members polish off a big plate of calamari. I then proceeded to rope them all into a brainstorming session on what I could use as the main ingredient for some vegan calamari. We came up with zilch. The idea never really left my brain though. I waited tables at three different restaurants during college and they all served calamari....
Have you ever had flan before? It might be one of those dishes that you thought you’d never get to enjoy again! Flan is a dessert with roots in Latin America and Spain. You might also know it as creme caramel. It’s a rich, creamy vanilla custard topped with caramel sauce. This dish is all about eggs and dairy — especially those eggs! I’ll admit, there was a time when I thought a vegan flan was impossible....
At the beginning of my vegetarian days, it was a challenge to resist the variety of non-vegetarian food options available in the restaurants especially in Dubai which is a heaven for non-vegetarian food lovers. One such dish was a thin crust Pizza available in a lot of restaurants serving Arab food. Unfortunately, my eyes fell on that tempting dish after turning vegetarian and no vegetarian version of it was available in the market....
My parents are probably a little confused by this one. I was never that picky of an eater, but minestrone soup was one of my least favorites as a kid. I think the problem was that my family’s minestrone soup had ground beef in it. Even back then meat could ruin a good dish for me, and that was certainly the case with minestrone. Minestrone is an Italian vegetable soup, in case you didn’t know, but conventional minestrone soup recipes can include various types of meat, like bacon or beef....
Paella is pronounced “pie-ay-ah.” I just learned that recently. In fact, I’d been going around thinking it was pronounced pay-ella and that “pie-ay-ah” was a completely different thing. No really, like, I’d see these pictures or paella on Pinterest and think, “Oh look at that lovely rice dish. I should make a vegan version of that.” And then people would talk to me about how much they loved “pie-ay-ah,” and I’d think it was some pie thing....
What Makes This Recipe So Good Dairy free, gluten free, vegan potato soup is incredibly easy to make, and it’s full of comforting flavors and filling ingredients. It’s the perfect dish for a cool, grey day when you just want something warm and cozy to eat.This is a great option for meal prep, freezer meals, or even just leftovers. The soup refrigerates and reheats well, you can totally make a large batch and enjoy it for a few days....
A few weeks ago I needed yellow potatoes for another recipe. I only needed one or two, but my supermarket only sold giant bags of them, so that’s what I got stuck buying. To use up the rest of the potatoes, I thought mashed potatoes would be nice, and specifically, something all saucy and sloppy served over mashed potatoes. There are lots of dishes that get served over mashed potatoes, but most of them aren’t vegan, so I couldn’t think of what I wanted, and I consulted Google for recipes that get served over mashed potatoes....
The first time we went to Playa del Carmen, it was love in an instant. I fell hard for the tropical greenery, the Caribbean blue waters, the troubadour mariachi bands playing all night, the rich foods and boozy drinks. It was years ago now, but during that first trip I planned our return a year later. During our trip a year later, I planned another return the year after that....
Have you started your Whole30 yet?! Hundreds of us are chugging away with our almond butter and our breakfast egg bakes in the support group, and you should join us! We discover new recipes, ask questions, and most of all share our experience together. That’s huge on a Whole30! Click here to request to join, and I’ll approve you right away. The Whole30 can be overwhelming, especially if you’re not used to buying for, cooking, and eating a paleo diet....
What Makes This Recipe So Good I love fish tacos, but fish stick tacos are delicious, too! The crispiness of the fish stick breading adds this beautiful crunch to the tacos that you don’t get with grilled fish. Since we’re using frozen fish sticks here, most of the work is already done for you, making this recipe unbelievably simple. MUCH easier than battering and frying your own fish.All of the prep for this recipe happens while the fish sticks are cooking!...
I’ll admit I’m not generally the most creative person when it comes to lunch planning. Even though I have a massive collection of recipes at my fingertips and work from home where I have access to a kitchen, I tend to get stuck in a rut, eating the same old salad day after day. So I’m putting this list together as much for me as for you guys. Lunch doesn’t have to be boring!...
🍞 What Makes This Recipe So Good When I say this paleo banana bread recipe is perfect, I mean it is PERFECT. We tested it, and retested it, and adjusted it, and tested it again… My family and I were eating banana bread for days. Zero complaints, though, because each loaf was even better than the last – and the first one was pretty delicious! The result of all that recipe testing, banana peeling, and bread eating?...
Tuna Avocado Melts Tuna and avocado really is one of my all time favourite combinations, it’s literally making me weak at the knees just thinking about it (I know, pathetic aren’t I?). But stick it on a bagel? With some fresh tomato and cheese?? Stick a fork in me cause I’m DONE. But in the bigger picture, the thing I truly love about working with a simple can of tuna is it’s versatility....
If you know me, I always look for recipes or find ways to cook the meat and vegetables together to make cooking dinner fuss-free. Have plenty of such recipes on the blog like this Peri Peri Chicken, Maple Mustard Sheet Pan Chicken, Cajun Chicken and vegetables , Sheet pan Sausage and Potatoes. Green beans get baked along with the chops. Cajun Seasoning – Cajun seasoning is the secret weapon in the marinade....
If you’re after a really simple (yet outrageously delicious) chicken dinner to add to your rotations, look no further. Follow me… Baked Chicken Thighs For this recipe, we’re using bone-in skin-on chicken thighs. Baking chicken thighs is great because they don’t dry out as easily as chicken breast, meaning if you roast a little longer than intended it’s not going to completely ruin the chicken. I recommend using bone-in thighs because they tend to stay juicier and cook more evenly than boneless thighs....
