If you read our last post, you’ll know: Alex and I were very skeptical of the Instant Pot. Anything that’s trendy turns on our skeptic meter, so we avoided anything Instant Pot or electric pressure cooker for years. We finally decided to give it a try when we found a friend who cooked sweet potatoes in it religiously: and turns out it cooks rice and dried beans too. Perhaps it would give our rice cooker a run for its money?...

Looking for a plant based bacon substitute? Meet tempeh bacon! Now, Alex and I typically dislike foods pretending to be other foods. Most of the vegetarian meats we’ve tried at the store are too salty or have a dubious texture. But you know what? There’s an exception to every rule. Slightly smoky in flavor and fairly meaty in texture, this vegan and vegetarian tempeh bacon recipe comes together in just 20 minutes!...

When it comes to keto snacks, I love all things dips, and luckily, it’s easy to find plenty of keto options. I generally rotate between keto hummus and salsa, but nothing beats guacamole. Is guacamole ok on keto? Contrary to popular belief, traditional guacamole is keto friendly. The carbs in guacamole are minimal, and it’s what people add to it that piles on the extras. If you look at store-bought guacamole, some brands can pack over 20 grams of carbs per serving....

Got OJ? Got vodka? Let’s make a Screwdriver! The Screwdriver is one of the easiest cocktails there is, ideal for afternoon drinks or brunch. Cocktail connoisseurs might call it low brow…and let’s be honest: it is. But there are lots of legit two-ingredient drinks! First, we’ll show you how to make a traditional Screwdriver, which is pretty straightforward. Then we’ve got a few ideas on how to step it up and make a more interesting spin on this drink....

Looking for a tasty main dish salad? Have we got a recipe for you: this Baked Tofu Salad! It stars this crispy, perfectly seasoned baked tofu: so irresistible you’ll find yourself sneaking crunchy bites right off the baking sheet! Save some though, because this salad is a great way to turn them into a meal! Toss them over fresh veggies and drizzle with carrot ginger dressing or sesame dressing, and it makes a deliciously healthy dinner you won’t want to end....

Alex and I decided to use an upcoming dinner with dear friends as an excuse to pair local winter basil with a warming soup, and it was a huge hit. It’s tangy and comforting, punctuated by doughy savory dumplings. Here’s a few tips and the recipe! Making tomato dumpling soup is truly simple: just saute minced garlic, then add tomatoes, veggie broth, and chopped basil and simmer. Man, these dumplings are SO GOOD....

Looking for fun party food, or a tasty appetizer dinner? One word for you: Totchos! Just as you’d imagine, crispy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside tots are just the thing for loading with nachos toppings. This Totchos recipe is our favorite way to make them: topped with black beans, corn, pico, guacamole, sour cream and lots of cheese. Here are the tricks to making your own pan of tater tot nachos! What are totchos?...

Love the texture of muffins, but the flavor of freshly baked banana bread? You’ve come to the right place. This vegan banana muffin recipe combines the best of both worlds, all while sticking to plant-based ingredients. To keep the muffins light and fluffy, I swap regular eggs for flax eggs and use vegan butter. That may sound like a big change, but I promise, no one would ever be able to tell these muffins are 100% plant-based!...

Need an easy vegan bread recipe? Do we have the recipe for you. This delectable sandwich bread is actually easy to make: we promise! It’s light and delicious, perfect for sandwiches, toast, and soups. You don’t need special equipment: just a 9-inch loaf pan. (Let’s face it: it’s much simpler than sourdough bread.) Made with a little wheat flour, oats, and topped with nuts and seeds, it’s hearty with a spin of healthy....

Pesto pasta without cheese? Yes, it’s possible! While emerald-green pesto sauce traditionally gets its flavor from Parmesan cheese, Alex and I decided it was high time for a simple vegan version in our life. And once we created a fabulous vegan basil pesto, then why not put it on pasta? We tried out a vegan version of our favorite pesto pasta recipe, and I must say: we liked it almost more than the original!...

Want more desserts with walnuts? Try my walnut brownies, baklava cheesecake, or oat flour banana bread next. My family likes to push me to the limits of my creativity–and I accept said challenge. Inspired by my spice cake, I wanted a cake that’s creative yet filled with familiar flavors we can all agree on. With crisp walnuts and a tangy cream cheese frosting, the results are a richly flavored cake with an irresistibly moist texture…and did I mention it has three tiers?...

It’s August, and our garden has produced enough basil to exceed our (high!) expectations. I only had 32 square feet of garden room, and I tried to maximize it with food that either tastes better or is cheaper than what you can find at the store. Basil falls into both of these categories, so I was eager to plant it. But while having so much basil is exciting, it’s been a little overwhelming trying to use it all up....

Here’s a cocktail that’s tropical, fruity, and bubby all at once: the Pineapple Mimosa! This spin on the classic brunch cocktail might be even better. Sweet pineapple juice is a unique offset to crisp, dry champagne. The best part? Creamy coconut milk makes a frothy topping so it looks like the bubbles never die! This one is the perfect signature drink for a special brunch or party. In fact, we like it better than the original....

Looking for meal-time inspiration? Look no further than The Sandwich. Contrary to what you might think, the sandwich is anything but boring. It’s endlessly customizable: it works for breakfast, lunch or dinner and lots of different diet choices. And here’s the thing: a sandwich done right can be one of the most delicious meals on the planet. Here are all the best non-boring sandwich recipes to jazz up your mealtime!...

While I love my 3 ingredient cheese muffins, sometimes, I REALLY want a bagel. Easy Bagel Recipe Growing up, I’ve always been OBSESSED with bagels, especially with a generous smear of cream cheese or peanut butter. However, fresh bagels were a rarity, as many Australian supermarkets and bakeries tend not to stock them, claiming them to be ‘too dry, too chewy, too bland’. Um, no. Now, with so many of us in quarantine and self-isolation, bread is something that can actually be hard to come by....

Love homemade fudge recipes? Try my rocky road fudge, 2 ingredient peanut butter fudge, 3 ingredient fudge, and salted caramel fudge next. Making fudge during the holiday season has been part of my family since I was three years old (aka the age I can remember…sort of). My mom’s tried and true recipe combined chocolate with condensed milk, so I’m sharing her recipe today but with one minor tweak- I’m skipping the dairy!...

Looking for healthy soup recipes to add to your meal rotation? We’ve got ’em! Our criteria for healthy: a soup that’s loaded with vegetables and nutrients, and can work as the main dish in meal. Because there are lots of soups that claim to be “healthy” but are simple purees that don’t fill you up. Each one of these recipes are tried and tested and fan favorites of our family!...

Hello, garlic lovers! There’s nothing we love more than this small and mighty bulb: because its flavor is truly extraordinary. Intoxicating, pungent, and savory, there’s really nothing else like it. Perhaps we cook with it too much? If you’re a fellow garlic lover, you’ll know that there’s absolutely no such thing! Here are all our top garlic recipes that feature this ingredient front and center, from classic crunchy garlic bread to shrimp bathed in garlic butter!...

Ready for a pizza night? It can be tricky to find the right sides to go with pizza. Salad is a natural, but it’s got to have the right vibe. Plus, it can’t be so much effort that it takes away from the main event! Alex and I have pizza nights often, but it can be harder than we think to find the right side dishes to accessorize with our meals....

Thirsty for more keto drink recipes? Try my keto pink drink, keto mojito, and keto drink mix next. Growing up, my mom always made sure we had a pitcher of homemade lemonade in the fridge. While ours was loaded with sugar, I decided to give it a low-carb makeover. Can you drink lemonade on keto? Lemons are both keto-friendly and nutritious, containing high amounts of vitamin C, electrolytes, and fiber....