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NoBull Burgers: The Ultimate Veggie Burger
There are two camps of people in the vegan burger market: those who want a great tasting veggie burger and those who want a meat imitator. I belong to the veggie burger segment and have spent years trying to find the best veggie burger and making veggie burgers in the hopes of finding the holy grail of veggie burgers. It’s been a long road.
How to Make Delicious Vegan Meatballs
These vegan meatballs are a great alternative to the good old fashioned meatball. Instead of relying on meat, eggs, cheese, and breadcrumbs, these super easy vegan meatballs are made primarily of beans, couscous, tomato sauce, onions, lots of seasoning, and brown rice flour to make an alternative meatball that goes great with your favorite pasta. Moist and meaty, these “beanballs” are simply delicious (and full of fiber).
Pumpkin Rundown- A Creamy, Spicy Fall Favorite
My gorgeous Pumpkin Rundown is a lush, warmly spiced stew that you can make in minutes, delivering some Jamaican flavors to take the chill off on a chilly day. It’s pumpkin season. Decorative gourds and pumpkin spice everything are everywhere. Don’t blame the squash for the hype- all the pumpkin-related squashes deserve to be celebrated now, and all winter long.
Have You Tried Long Beans?
If you haven’t tried Long Beans yet, I hope you’ll find your local Asian Market or Farmer’s Market and seek them out. Once cooked, they look similar to standard green beans, but when you serve a platter of Long Beans and Mock Duck in Black Bean Sauce, everyone will want to know how you made green beans taste so much better than usual.
Creamy Cauliflower Curry-Fast and Easy
I love a meal that I can just throw together and simmer for a bit, and thanks to flavorful ingredients, it tastes like you have labored for hours. In this Creamy Cauliflower Curry with Beans, Coconut milk and canned beans are the time-savers. In stead of soaking and cooking beans, I devoted a little time to chopping cauliflower and carrots. I even had time to mince fresh turmeric and ginger, for an authentic flavor that really brought it to another level.
Red Beans and Collards over Sesame Brown Rice
Red Beans and Rice and Collard Greens are the iconic combo of New Orleans. Louisiana’s cooks have made an inexpensive, home-style meal into a famous dish, right up there with Cuban Black Beans and Rice, Refried Beans and Yellow Rice, and other great bean and rice dishes of the World. Beans have always been an inexpensive way to get nutrition on the table, and with creative seasoning, legumes transform into comfort food of the highest order.
An Asparagus Tart with Creamy Cashew Topping
When the local asparagus pops up from the ground, it should be required that everybody gets a piece of this Asparagus Tart. The snappingly fresh stalks of asparagus deserve a royal treatment, framed by golden pastry and resting on a bed of creamy, tangy cashew cream. I’ve made many versions of this over the years, with different crusts, different fillings, and different herbs and seasonings. but I really think this is one of the best.
Easy Curried Chickpeas and Vegetables
by Robin Asbell | Mar 17, 2022 | gluten free, Main Courses, Meatless Mondays, Whole Grain | Quick Enough for a Weeknight We’ve all been there, standing in the kitchen after a long day, thinking about ordering pizza. This dish can be whipped up in less time than it takes to have pizza delivered, and will deliver the vegetables and plant-based protein you need. I used romanesco and green beans, but you can use what you have on hand- this would be equally good with cabbage and carrots.
My Favorite Tofu Saag "Paneer"
Saag Paneer, Greatest Vegetable Dish Ever? If you’ve ever dined at an Indian restaurant, you’ve probably had a chance to try Saag Paneer. It’s a dish that makes an appearance in the steam table at the buffet, or as part of the vegetarian Thali plate. It’s essentially a dish of lightly spiced creamed spinach with cubes of fresh cheese floating in it. The dish originated in Northern India, in the Punjab, where it is often made with mustard greens instead of spinach.
Thai Seitan-Radish Lettuce Cups, Fast and Tasty
Weeknight meals kicking your butt? You need some quick meals with a real punch of flavor. These Thai Seitan-Radish Lettuce Cups have it all. I used canned mock duck, but you can use other kinds of seitan, tempeh, tofu or mockmeats. If you’re looking for a lower carb meal, this is all the great Thai flavors you love, in a leaf of lettuce instead of over rice. You can avoid grains, if that is your thing, and shorten the cooking time, too. Thai Seitan Lettuce Cups are also great finger food for kids.
Make a Pure Plant Smoky TLT Sandwich
Smoky “Bacon” Flavor and Crunch I know bacon is big for some people. Just watch TV for an hour or so, and you’ll see a commercial for a sandwich or breakfast involving close-ups of bacon. I do remember bacon from the way back, and how it was an intense food, fatty, crunchy, sweet, smoky. But I am much happier to make a bacon-y treat from plants. This “plant-based bacon” is made from trumpet mushrooms, and it’s pretty intense, too. Plant-Based Bacon is the Bomb Flavor Bomb, that is.
Marinated Steak Kabobs
These Marinated Steak Kabobs are going to be the highlight of this grilling season! Juicy, flavorful and easy to make, they are marinated with Colman’s Mustard, soy and Worcestershire sauce, olive oil and garlic. Simply to die for! #ad BBQ season is not the same without food on skewers, is it? Beef, chicken, pork and even cheese. They are all more fun to eat when they come on a stick! Grilling season is here (well, it’s been here for a while now, but just go with the flow, will ya?
Chickpea and Pecan Pesto Calzones
Everybody loves a calzone. Like a pizza that’s been folded into a hot pocket, it’s got everything you love in a single portion package. A pizza relies on an expanse of toppings to cover the crust, but a calzone encases the toppings within the crust, so it it’s easier to just skip the cheese. I like to make a plant based, whole food calzone with all the appeal that makes vegan Italian food irresistible.
Sticky Tofu and Noodles, with Cucumber Salad
sticky tofu and noodles Sometimes Sticky Sweet Tofu is Just What You Need I’d like to have a round of applause for the cook, long lost to history, who first combined saucy tofu with a nest of tender noodles. There are few things so simple and yet so sophisticated at the same time. These sticky sweet tofu cubes tossed with whole wheat linguine are crushably delectable, and only take minutes to prepare.
Crunch+ Avocado+ Tacos=Get In My Mouth!
Crunchy Avocado Tacos will Change Your Life Crunchy avocado taco We all love tacos, am I right? I’ve made many versions, and the first impulse when I make a plant-based taco is to go meat-y. Mock meat taco filling is the bomb. But what if we swerve a little, and use warm, creamy avocados as the main ingredient? Crunchy Avocado Tacos will rock your world. These tacos are a fun, deliriously tasty way to eat your fave hand-held, and I promise everyone will love them.
Ultimate French hot chocolate recipe - The Good Life France
French style hot chocolate is decadent, it can’t be denied. Luxuriously rich, smooth, creamy and oh so chocolatey. It was introduced to the court of Versailles during the reign of Louis XIV but it was his grandson Louix XV who made it a feature of Versailles cuisine. During his reign, the popularity of hot chocolate soared – the King even took to making it himself, so enamoured was he of the rich drink.
Easy Turkey Pot Pie
This post may contain affiliate links. This post was sponsored by Southeastern Mills as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. This easy turkey pot pie can be made using leftover turkey breast. This simple but delicious meal is made with Southeastern Mills Turkey Gravy Mix for a flavorful filling and Southeastern Mills Country Biscuit Mix for a made from scratch quality topping.
Crank the Oven, Roast Beets for a Sheet Pan Meal
Color! Flavor! Beets! I don’t know you, but I know you. You’re busy, you have a lot on your mind, these days. You also want to eat well, but it can’t be too complicated. I know you, because I write books and articles for people like you for a living. It’s cooks like you who have embraced “sheet pan” meals, in which all the ingredients go into one pan, and roast in the oven. This, my friend, is a plant-based, one pan meal, just for you. Click to watch me make this recipe.
Kale and Kimchi Fried Red Rice with Tofu
Kale Makes Fried Rice Better Fried rice is one of the best uses of a leftover ever devised. In Asian countries with rice-based cuisines, there is bound to be some left over. Nobody wants to waste valuable food, so creative cooks find a way of making that cold rice into a a dish that may well be better than the original dish. That dish is, of course, fried rice. Take cold, crunchy rice and toss it in a hot pan, and you have food that comforts your very soul.
Mrs Tollman's Divine Chicken Pot Pie
Guests love Beatrice Tollman’s divine Chicken Pot Pie. It’s perfection when prepared by Executive Chef Daniel Putz in Cheneston’s Restaurant at The Milestone Hotel & Residences in London. A puff pastry topper makes this Chicken Pot Pie light and flaky. A Life in Food written by Beatrice Tollman, President and Founder of The Red Carnation Hotel Collection, is not just a cookbook. It’s a shared journey about a life of adventure and family.
Turbot, Truffles and Yuzu Kosho By Chef Eric Vildgaard
Turbot is the king of the sea, and a king is to be treated with the utmost respect. Here is two-starred Michelin chef Eric Vildgaard’s personal vision of how the royal North Sea-fish should be prepared. Chef Eric Vildgaard. Photo by Jesper Rais. Jordnær took everyone in and outside Denmark by surprise when Michelin in 2018 awarded the then unknown restaurant in the northern suburbs of Copenhagen a star during its first year of opening.
How to make Tarte Flambée – Flammekueche - The Good Life France
Tarte flambée literally translates as ‘toasted tart or fired tart’ – but it’s not a tart, and it’s not toasted, and neither is it flambeed! Tarte flambée is it’s French name, but it’s also known as flammekueche which it’s called in the north of France, having originated in Alsace, north east France. It’s a cross between a flat pizza and a savoury tart.
Juicy and Crispy Herb Roasted Chicken
Oven roasted chicken is an absolute classic that is both amazingly good and quite easy to succeed with. Nancy Lopez-McHugh with the recipe. Text And Photos By Nancy Lopez-McHugh Juicy and Crispy Roasted Chicken Everyone likes chicken, well not vegans or vegetarians of course. Chicken stands on very neutral ground where no real bad things are ever said about it. The meat eater never talks about it tasting too gamy or being tough. It’s just chicken and it tastes like, well chicken.
Learn How to Make Traditional Croatian Baked Strukli
Tamara Novacoviç with step by step photos of how to make the traditional Croatian dish called strukli. By Tamara Novacoviç After all the holiday (over)eating, this is a great meal: nothing stewy and soupy, yet light and comforting. Strukli (also called Zagorje strukli, because the dish originates from the Zagorje region of Croatia) is a traditional Croatian dish. They are a Croatian brand and an example of how simplicity can be attractive. There are 2 types of strukli: boiled and baked.
Make Your Own Pantry Veggie Burgers
by Robin Asbell | Mar 21, 2020 | gluten free, Main Courses, Meal Prep, Meatless Mondays, vegan recipes | #QuarantineCooking: Veggie Burgers with Pantry Ingredients Chickpea Burgers! As we weather this moment in the Covid-19 pandemic, many of us are staying in and cooking from the pantry.
Cranberry Avocado Salad with Candied Spiced Almonds and Vinaigrette
Once you try this delicious salad you’ll find yourself craving it again and again. It’s bright, fresh and beyond versatile. By Chris Scheuer This salad is perfect for a quick lunch, a fancy brunch, a lovely side salad or a complete meal with chicken, shrimp or pork tenderloin piled on top. You can add goat cheese, blue cheese or any other fun cheese that strikes your fancy. It’s wonderful with spinach, Romaine, field greens, Bibb lettuce, arugula… did I miss your favorite?
Braised Rosemary Lamb Shoulder Chops
Nancy Lopez-McHugh finds herself coming home with a bag of lamb shoulder, and decides to put her braising skills to good use. Text And Photo By Nancy Lopez-McHugh Braised Rosemary Lamb Shoulder When it comes to choosing cuts of meat I’m not that great. Okay, okay I do know breast, thighs, loins and minced meat, that’s a start no? But hear me out before you judge please, I promise I have good excuses. First excuse, language barrier.
Paneer Masala Recipe – How to Make Restaurant Style Paneer
A great dish for anyone who have a busy lifestyle, you can cook it over the weekend, then refrigerate and consume within 2 days. By Anamika Sharma A quick & easy Paneer recipe (Indian Cottage Cheese). Paneer is something that is used on a very regular basis in Indian homes in some form or the other, I love the way it blends with any other ingredient and makes the entire dish so rich.
Authentic Homemade Mexican Chorizo
Think chorizo is the same thing in Mexico as in Spain? Think again. Nancy Lopez McHugh sets the record straight, and shows us how to make the Mexican version. By Nancy Lopez-McHugh Today I will be sharing one of my favorite Mexican recipes with you, Chorizo. When Europeans hear this word they think of a fermented cured red sausage (Spanish chorizo). But when North Americans hear chorizo they think of a spicy, crumbly meat, red sausage (Mexican chorizo).
Jerk Salmon and Blueberry Radicchio Slaw
Create a homemade jerk blend and toss it on your salmon for a show-stopping, flavorful meal served over a bed of blueberry, radicchio, arugula and more. I’m all for encrusting a few chicken breasts and thighs with jerk seasoning and throwing it on the grill – you can’t go wrong with a classic – but if you’re looking for something a little bit more off-the-beaten-path, salmon tastes remarkably with a jerk season.
Creamy Avocado Dip Recipe
This cool and creamy avocado dip recipe is perfect in a dish for dunking tortilla chips or veggies. It’s also delicious with quesadillas, spicy chicken or any other Tex-Mex inspired creation. Creamy Avocado Dip Recipe 2 avocados 1 clove garlic, minced ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1/2 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt to make it more healthy!) Remove avocados from skin and chop in chunks. Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until creamy.
Holiday Essentials: Three Questions for Chef Nick Stellino
Now that the holidays are here in full force, it’s time for some quick tips for the culinary crowd who’ll be spending some quality time in the kitchen. To enjoy the preparation and festivities sans stress, we reached out to Chef Nick Stellino for some insights. As a celebrated author of 12 cookbooks and multiple cooking shows, this Emmy-nominated Italian-American chef knows how to handle big events with ease.
Achari Paneer Masala
Learn how to make this easy Restaurant Style Achari Paneer Masala at home by following this step-by-step recipe that’s made with homemade Achari Masala Mix. I am yet to come across someone who dislikes paneer! If you are wondering what is paneer, let me explain. It is an Indian fresh cheese that is very versatile to cook with, extremely delicious and very nourishing. It is very similar to Tofu and I feel paneer tastes so much better than tofu. How is paneer made?
Kale and Beef Rice Bowls with Pickled Carrots
These sesame kale and beef rice bowls with fried eggs and pickled carrots make a quick and hearty gluten-free dinner with plenty of vibrant colors and rich flavors. I’m finally back with a new recipe! Having a baby is a lot of fun, but it doesn’t leave me with much extra time. Luckily Madeline is generally an easygoing baby who eats and sleeps well and doesn’t cry too much, so if I play my cards right I can still get a fair amount accomplished.
Egg Salad Grilled Cheese Sandwich
This Healthy Egg Salad Grilled Cheese Sandwich combines two favorite sandwiches to be a delicious, protein-packed meal. If you are a fan of healthy egg salad, you’ll totally be diggin’ this sammy. Can adding cheese to anything make it worse?
Air-Fryer Chicken Tenders
These Air Fryer Chicken Tenders are delicious and extra crispy. And so easy to make! Air fryers are a miraculous new invention.
Blackened Shrimp Tacos and Sweet Pepper Slaw
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Vegan Kale Caesar Salad and Polenta Croutons
Here’s how to make a delicious Caesar salad, with all vegan ingredeints. A rich, creamy, and totally crave-worthy dressing, with crushed pistachios, pecans, and crispy polenta croutons on the greens. Vegan-ized Caesar dressing. This is big. I mean, Breaking News big – at least in my house. Since I became vegan about 10 years ago, Caesar Salad has probably been my single most-lamented, yearned-for recipe.
Bayonne Ham and Cheese Strata
Sponsored Post: #EnjoyItsFromEurope This post is brought to you by Jambon de Bayonne aka Bayonne Ham, the melt-in-your-mouth charcuterie from Europe. You’ve probably tried cured ham before, but have you had French Bayonne ham? Be sure to enter for a chance to win Bayonne ham here. Whether you’re hosting a brunch with friends or just want to whip up something special for family breakfast this weekend, this Bayonne Ham and Cheese Strata is just the dish you need in your repertoire.
Cheeseburger Salad
SPONSORED POST: From Dijon Originale mustard to Cornichons, Maille has a rich heritage starting in 1747 that honors tradition. Check out these flavorful, fun recipes that are made with Maille and perfect for BBQ season. What can we say? Maille is BBQ’s best friend. This Cheeseburger Salad is a delicious, low-carb way to enjoy your favorite fast food treat. Topped with an amazing, creamy “special sauce” dressing that takes it to the next level.
Miso Nikomi Udon
With a flavorful, miso broth, this miso nikomi udon is a complete meal in one pot. Miso Nikomi Udon is a type of Donabe that contains udon, chicken, kamaboko, mushroom, negi, deep fried tofu and egg served on a miso infused dashi broth. Unlike most udons where it is served on a clear broth this one is quite out of the norm since this Nagoya specialty uses Hatcho miso as its seasoning, a unique miso that is tastier than Aka Miso (Red Miso) giving it a bolder flavour and slightly reddish broth.
Potato Corn Chowder with Crispy Bayonne Ham
Sponsored Post: #EnjoyItsFromEurope This post is brought to you by Jambon de Bayonne aka Bayonne Ham, the melt-in-your-mouth charcuterie from Europe. You’ve probably tried cured ham before, but have you had French Bayonne ham? Be sure to enter for a chance to win Bayonne ham here. This Potato Corn Chowder is delicious, creamy, and topped with crispy ham. This chowder is completely dairy-free and gluten-free.
Baked Garlic-Parmesan Chicken
These Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings are perfect for appetizers or dinner. Yes, this is a baked chicken wing recipe. They aren’t fried. But you’d never know it. These chicken wings are so super crispy and fall off the bone tender, you’ll wonder why you ever fried chicken wings before this. One of the tips for making crispy oven baked chicken wings is making sure you dry the chicken wings completely with paper towels.
Sushi Rice Bowl
Woke up feeling ambitious today. Ambitious enough to try my hand at making sushi. Made some rice in the rice cooker, julienned an assortment of vegetables, picked up some sushi-grade tuna at the farmers’ market…and went to work. And, that’s when I quickly remembered (despite my temporary memory loss) why I leave the art of making sushi to the professionals. Ugh, it never quite turns out like I envision.
Bayonne Ham and Cheese Hasselback Potatoes
Sponsored Post: #EnjoyItsFromEurope This post is brought to you by Jambon de Bayonne aka Bayonne Ham, the melt-in-your-mouth charcuterie from Europe. You’ve probably tried cured ham before, but have you had French Bayonne ham? Be sure to enter for a chance to win Bayonne ham here. Few side dishes can compete with a show-stopping Hasselback potato. Crispy edges and tender, centers make these as delicious as they are beautiful.
Sweet Pepper Biscuit Breakfast Sandwich
SPONSORED: We get excited about good food and great ingredients, so we’ve teamed up with Divine Flavor to bring you delicious recipes made with their mini Tribelli peppers. These Sweet Pepper Biscuit Breakfast BLTs are hearty breakfast sandwiches made on a homemade sweet pepper biscuit and loaded with fresh lettuce and tomato, crispy bacon and a runny fried egg! Is there anything better than a BLT for breakfast?
Corn, Tomato, Avocado Salad with Bayonne Ham
Sponsored Post: #EnjoyItsFromEurope This post is brought to you by Jambon de Bayonne aka Bayonne Ham, the melt-in-your-mouth charcuterie from Europe. You’ve probably tried cured ham before, but have you had French Bayonne ham? Be sure to enter for a chance to win Bayonne ham here. This salad is completely approachable — there’s only a handful of ingredients — and it is so refreshing. Serve it family style on a large platter, to showcase all the ingredients.
Vegetarian Carbonara with Greek Yogurt
This vegetarian carbonara pasta uses yogurt to give the sauce creaminess without mounds of cheese. Instead of ham, the pasta is loaded with spring vegetables. You can substitute anything that’s fresh in your market, but I love that asparagus and peas since they only take a minute of blanching to be al dente. Back when I was a quarter-life cook, not a healthy hedonist, I was all about finding creative ways to cook for one. I was not gluten-free at the time, so that creative way often involved carbs.
Zucchini Ziti with Romesco Sauce
Divine Flavor, Featured, Main Courses September 3, 2019 by Alison Marras 0 SPONSORED: We get excited about good food and great ingredients, so we’ve teamed up with Divine Flavor to bring you delicious recipes made with their mini Tribelli peppers.
Easy Sheet Pan Salmon
Featured, Main Courses September 2, 2019 by Karen Kelly 0 This Sheet Pan Salmon is easily made with little prep and a favorite salad dressing used as the sauce. The hardest part of eating healthy is the planning part! When I am on it and I plan ahead and shop accordingly my week is so much easier. Even better is when I meal prep something like this Sheet Pan Salmon and have it on hand for nights when I feed my kids pasta and I’m not eating it.
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