I love eggplant and always look forward to this time of year when my garden starts producing it in abundance. But it’s easy to get stuck in an eggplant rut, where I’m pretty much making the same dishes again and again (hello, eggplant Parm!). So this year I’m working on coming up with some new delicious uses for my eggplant. That’s how this eggplant stir-fry recipe was born. Eggplant is a little different from other stir-fry veggies....
Black bean soup is one of my favorite meals, but it kind of freaks me out! See, it tastes kind of meaty to me. Does anyone else have this problem? When I first gave up meat I panicked and thought I was eating a totally non-vegetarian soup every time I got it at a restaurant (despite being assured my many-a-helpful server that it was totally meatless). So what was going on?...
I mean we could totally just leave it at that, but I guess you’re gonna need some sort of recipe right? Well, without further ado, let’s get straight into it… Chicken Tenders These are perfect as a side dish, or even as just finger food with a dip. Heck – do we really need an excuse to whip up a batch of crispy tenders?! Ideally you want actual chicken tenders....
Peri Peri Hummus When two delicious worlds collide, great things happen. Peri Peri hummus is one of those great things. Here’s why I KNOW you’ll love it: Smooth and Creamy – This hummus is heavenly smooth and creamy. Bursting with flavour – Those classic hummus flavours, with an extra burst of flavour. Quick and Easy – Like most hummus recipes, this Peri Peri hummus is super quick and incredibly easy to make!...
Healthy egg recipes are some of the easiest ones to customize. Although I typically make a batch of egg muffins, tender Instant Pot egg bites, or a few fluffy cloud eggs with leftovers from my fridge, spinach quiche recipes are perfect for a crowd (just like a breakfast casserole)! Ingredients & Substitutions Here I explain the best ingredients for this easy crustless spinach quiche recipe, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options....
Ingredients & Substitutions Here I explain the best ingredients for my steak and eggs breakfast recipe, what each one does, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card. How To Make Steak And Eggs I have step-by-step photos here to help you visualize the recipe. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card. *Note: These times and temperatures are when you’d remove the steak from the pan....
(If you want something quicker without having to fill individual gummy bear molds, make keto jello instead, which is very similar but more jiggly — and faster to make.) Have you ever seen the ingredients in gummy bears that are in stores? They are basically sugar, sugar, and more sugar. So, I made my own instead. The key to the perfect texture in these keto gummies is my Besti monk fruit sweetener....
Is Maple Syrup Keto? Conventional maple syrup does not align with a ketogenic lifestyle, as it contains a whopping 14 grams of sugar in just one tablespoon! Most other syrup substitutes contain fake flavors, high fructose corn syrups, or preservatives that either bump up the carb count or taste terrible. Luckily, it’s easy to make a low carb syrup that tastes just like the real thing — without the sugar spike....
What Is Teriyaki Sauce? Teriyaki sauce is a sweet and salty sauce used on protein and vegetables in Asian dishes. In Japan, teriyaki is originally a cooking style in which meats marinate in the sauce made with soy sauce, mirin or sake, sugar, and ginger and cook over hot coals. Today, most American teriyaki sauces contain a combination of soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, and spices. Is Teriyaki Sauce Keto Approved?...
I’ve had this sugar free marshmallows recipe for a few years now, but more recently, switching to using Besti powdered monk fruit really improved the texture. I put these into little gift boxes with hot cocoa mix for my team last year, and it was such a fun project. (I don’t have the mix on the blog yet, but I do have keto hot chocolate you make right now with these....
Is Sugar Free Pudding Keto? Some boxed sugar free puddings would technically be considered dirty keto before you prepare them, as they have about 5 grams carbs per serving. But they use artificial sweeteners and preservatives, so are not recommended for a clean keto way of eating. Plus, once you add the milk, the carbs will go up. This homemade sugar free pudding is so simple to make, and you’ll know exactly what goes into it....
Guys, it’s been quite a week! I turned thirty-seven years old. I guess I’m okay with that. Also, we added a surprise new member to our household. No, it’s not a baby, unless you count a 1 ½ year old cat as a baby, which I kind of do. I’ll try to post some pictures in the coming weeks. Right now she’s getting acquainted with her new surroundings, so I’m not ready to bug her with the camera just yet....
I love Asian food and dumplings are one of my favorite things to eat. I keep on collecting different dumpling recipes from different countries. You will find a couple of savory dumpling recipes on my blog and today I am sharing a very unique sweet dumpling recipe- Asian style sweet potato dumplings. These dumplings are made with tapioca starch which makes them very chewy. They have a very simple and subtly flavored stuffing made with sweet potatoes, shredded coconut, and coconut sugar....
If you have got bored of having regular pumpkin soup and want to make it more interesting and flavorful, then this Thai pumpkin noodle soup is something you must try. This Asian pumpkin soup is very easy to make and everyone loves it. It’s a very tasty vegan soup bursting with flavors and textures. Ingredient notes and substitute suggestions Pumpkin: Both pumpkin and butternut squash, works in this recipe. Noodles: I have used instant ramen, feel free to use noodles of your choice....
Egg on toast comes in many a formation, but arguably none more delicious than the classic fried egg on toast. A simple dish it may be, there are certainly some simple ways to turn it up a few notches. Follow me… Egg and Bacon on Toast Oh, come on. Is it even legal to have fried egg and toast without bacon?! All jokes aside, the bacon actually plays an important role in this recipe....
So, what do vegans eat on Christmas? What does anybody eat on Christmas, for that matter? I think the traditional thing is ham, but does anybody actually eat ham? Growing up in an omnivorous household we never had ham over the holidays, but then again I can’t really recall what we did have. I’ve been wondering about this quite a bit lately. I feel like I’ve got a pretty good grasp on Thanksgiving, and I think that’s why Christmas confuses me....
Mom, I did it! I veganized our dirty little Thanksgiving family secret. I’m bringing this version this year. You’re going to love it. Don’t tell Dad and everything will be just fine! Everyone else, a little explanation: my family doesn’t normally do the traditional Thanksgiving green bean casserole. Nope, we discovered something much worse. It’s a broccoli dish that we refer to as a “casserole” even though it’s not actually baked in the oven....
I’d never heard of such a thing as Brunswick stew until recently, but once I learned about it, I knew I had to veganize it. Do you guys know about this stuff? Maybe you grew up eating it? What is Brunswick Stew? Brunswick stew is a southern stew that’s traditionally made with lots of meat, barbecue sauce, and a couple of veggies — usually corn and lima beans. If you love the flavor of barbecue, then this hearty stew is for you....
Gnocchi is my favorite comfort food. I mean, pasta potato dumplings(!)…does it get any better than that? Only if you smother those pasta dumplings in creamy sauce (spoiler: I did). What I really love about this particular vegan gnocchi recipe is that in addition to being super delicious and comforting, it’s also really easy to throw together. Because how comforting can a meal really be if you have to spend the entire day working in the kitchen to enjoy it?...
This post is a follow-up to my vegan tofu chilli paneer post from earlier this week. My husband made me a bit nervous by wrapping every single bite in layers upon layers of naan to avoid burning his mouth. I hope I adequately conveyed the spice level of that dish (which I gave the three chili pepper designation to, and still stand by). In case I didn’t, maybe you want to have something a little more powerful than naan on hand to put out the fire....
