I love soups – they always shine bright on my winter menu alongside other comfort foods. Plus, they are totally customizable giving you a chance to explore new flavor combinations. Why not incorporate a classic into your menu for a delicious yet easy dinner? Thukpa also known as Tibetan chicken noodle soup. A combination of chicken, ginger, garlic, spices, coriander leaves and stems, lemon juice, vegetables and soy sauce that’s beyond delicious....

Can there be a recipe that’s too simple to write down? Because this one might be one of the simplest there is. It’s truly one of the greatest taste treats known to man. The mozzarella tomato and basil salad is for when the summer tomatoes are the juiciest and the summer basil is bushy. It’s also called Caprese salad (salad from Capri, Italy) and it’s one of the most iconic Italian recipes out there....

When fall rolls around, there’s no spirit that captures the season better than bourbon! Warm and robust, its rich flavor pairs perfectly with the fruits of the season. It’s ideal with apple cider, maple, cinnamon, and even pumpkin. Here are the best fall bourbon cocktails to try this season: from spins on classics like the Pumpkin Old Fashioned, to the centuries old Hot Toddy. Ready to get started? And now…the best fall bourbon cocktails to try this season!...

Whenever you want to eat something festive, but delicious and healthy, your first choice will be nutrient-rich vegetables and fruits. They certainly align with your everyday healthy eating plan and help you enjoy the holidays the right way. These snacks also come in handy when you need a nutritious bite in between calorie-laden festive meals. Tortilla christmas trees. The perfectly healthy and savory way to celebrate these holidays. Simple tortillas cut into triangles are topped with creamy guacamole, juicy cherry tomatoes and crunchy cucumbers....

Here’s a bright and beautiful smoothie: try this Tropical Smoothie recipe! This bright yellow puree tastes like a bit of sunshine, starring the juicy flavors of mango, pineapple, banana and coconut. It’s simple to blend up and the flavor is just what you need on a gray day: or even better, as a tasty sun-drenched breakfast on the patio. We’re big fans of smoothie recipes and this one has become a favorite in our arsenal (our son can’t get enough of it)....

One taste of this tuna salad sandwich, and it will become your go-to. Yes, tuna salad is something you can wing with the ingredients you have on hand. BUT! If you’re looking for the best tuna salad sandwich on the internet, you’ve come to the right place. It’s perfectly creamy, bright and tangy, with just the right crunch from the vegetables. Make your sandwich dreams come true with this recipe!...

There’s a reason puff pastry is such a favorite in my household – for one, its flaky layers are quite addictive. Not to mention the variety of sweet and savory fillings that make them utterly delicious. When it comes to puff pastry recipes, there’s a world of ideas out there, and here’s another delicious inspiration to add to your collection. Veg puffs or vegetable puffs. Vegetables like potatoes, carrots and green peas are cooked in subtle spices, covered with puff pastry and baked until crispy perfection....

Are you a biscuits and gravy lover? Hailing from the state of Minnesota, I didn’t know what biscuits and gravy were until I moved south to Indiana. Here, I was intrigued to find that biscuits topped with a thick white sauce of crumbled sausage counted as breakfast. And after trying it, I found it oddly satisfying! Alex’s family are big fans of this hearty breakfast. So once Alex and I started eating more plant based recipes, we realized we’d have to find a vegan version....

This post was created in partnership with Muir Glen. All opinions are our own. Do you ever have a craving for a really good BLT? The smoky, salty bacon, crisp lettuce, and juicy tomatoes, with the toasted bread slathered in mayo? Alex and I eat a mainly whole food plant based diet, so we don’t eat bacon all that often. So, we wanted to create a vegan BLT: totally plant based and totally delicious....

A few months ago, we received this email from reader Rochelle: “I want to make healthy blueberry muffins this weekend but can’t find a good recipe anywhere. Do you have a muffin recipe you might recommend?” Since we didn’t have a go-to, Alex and I set out to create a healthy blueberry muffins recipe! Blueberry muffins are so versatile: they work as a snack or a side as well as breakfast....

Want to make it easy to eat your veggies? This Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower is so irresistible, you’ll find yourself inhaling bites off the baking sheet before you even sit down to serve it. Admittedly, adding cheese to veggies is an age old trick to make them more palatable. But this recipe features roasted cauliflower: baked at high heat the vegetable breaks down into a sweet, caramelized version of itself. Add crunchy Parmesan cheese and Italian seasonings, and it’s a sophisticated, restaurant-style spin on the concept behind cheesy broccoli....

Love cooking chicken breasts? Try my smoked chicken breast, lemon pepper chicken, or chicken piccata next. Being a food blogger, I’ve cooked a LOT of chicken breasts over the years. That also means I’ve eaten a lot of failed, dry, and boring chicken breasts, too. Every career has its downsides, I suppose. Anything pan fried can easily get overcooked and turn out bland and rubbery. If you follow my recipe, you’ll learn how to make chicken that’s juicy, tender, and packed with flavor....

Love easy Mexican recipes? Try my Mexican pizza, arrachera, and mulitas. Homemade taco meat is ALWAYS better than using anything from a packet. My homemade taco meat recipe is a staple in my household. The meat stays juicy and absorbs every ounce of flavor from my homemade taco seasoning. Plus, it’s easy to make and cooks up in minutes. Why I love this recipe Foolproof. Simply add the beef and aromatics to the skillet, let them cook, then pile on the seasonings, and voila!...

And now…the best cottage cheese recipes to try! Looking for more meal ideas? Try our top 25 high protein vegetarian meals. This high protein ingredient is certainly having its moment. We’ve always been fans, but as two cookbook authors and recipe experts we never expected there to be so much interest! What to eat with cottage cheese? Here are all the best cottage cheese recipes for using this healthy ingredient!...

Love grilling chicken? Try my grilled chicken tenders, Huli Huli chicken, and grilled chicken wings, and Peri Peri chicken next. Whenever I need a quick and easy chicken recipe that’s flavorful but fit to feed a crowd, I call on my quick and easy Greek chicken. The chicken is marinated in a tangy, zesty, herbaceous sauce before being grilled until the exterior is lightly blackened, but the center remains tender and juicy…all with minimal prep....

Got a bottle of vermouth to use up? We’ve got answers. This fortified wine is extraordinarily popular in mixed drinks: but it always plays second fiddle. Why? It’s there to add body and complexity to cocktails, which it does in spades. It’s perhaps the best supporting actor of the cocktail world. Here’s more about this famous liquor, and all the best vermouth cocktails worth trying! What is vermouth? Vermouth is a fortified wine, or wine with liquor added to stabilize it....

Interested in more recipes with cottage cheese? Try my cottage cheese bread, lasagna with cottage cheese, cottage cheese ice cream, and cottage cheese pudding next. Cottage cheese is going viral, and I, for one, am surprised it took so long. It’s full of protein and cheesy flavor. Once blended, it takes on a smooth, velvety texture that does wonders for your typical dip. Why I love this recipe 4 ingredients....

You might immediately think of carnitas and taco meat, turns out the Mexican style cuisine is perfect for loading on the veggies. Why? The spiced, tangy, and savory flavors present in this style of cooking bring huge flavor to plant based eating. Tacos, enchiladas, nachos, tostadas and more can easily be made vegetarian by using refried beans, lentils, and even jackfruit as a stand in for meat. Load on the beautiful veggie toppings and you’ve got a seriously plant based meal....

Want to opt out of sweet ways to start the day? There are so many delicious savory breakfast ideas to try! Most days you’ll find us starting the day savory, though we love a good stack of pancakes or waffles once in a while. The American breakfast is often sugar heavy, but trends show people are starting to look for more ways to start the day with savory whole grains and vegetables....

Looking for appetizer ideas and got shrimp on the brain? Browse these shrimp appetizers! From the classic 1960’s shrimp cocktail to spicy bang bang shrimp, there are ideas for just about every taste and occasion. Try shrimp cold, crispy fried, or baked into hot, bubbly dip. There’s something for everyone in this list! These fun shrimp appetizer recipes include top recipes from this website and selections from some favorite recipe developers around the web....