Thinking back to ten years ago when Alex and I first started cooking, the food landscape in America was almost unrecognizable. We had never heard of quinoa. No one we knew ate kale. No bake energy bars hadn’t been invented yet. Heck, there wasn’t even Pinterest or Instagram. In 2010, we decided to start a website to record some of the vegetarian “real food” recipes we were making at home....
I made this dish as an entrée for a party a few years ago, but then almost forgot about it. Needless to say, it was a real hit among my guests especially kids. But I omitted the sauce as I wasn’t sure whether my guests will like it or not. I came across this recipe again while searching for a finger food recipe, and decided to give it a go once more, this time with the sauce....
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When Alex and I first started eating a mostly whole food diet, celebrations were hard. How could we balance our love for nutritious foods with the fact that celebrations tend to involve refined sugar and butter? Over time, we’ve grown to realize the power of moderation and the special-ness that comes from only using rich ingredients occasionally. In the spirit of treat food, here’s a chocolate almond cake that’s a splurge and full of whole foods, too....
Here’s a tasty sauce that’s begging to be drizzled on just about anything: Cilantro Lime Crema! This Mexican-inspired sauce is perfect for dolloping on tacos and burrito bowls. At the same time, it’s just as delicious as a dip for sweet potato fries and grilled shrimp. It’s full of zesty, herby flavor, and it’s quick and easy to mix up. Alex and I have taken to adding a little drizzle into our DIY quesadillas and it’s pretty darn heavenly....
When it comes to side dishes, there’s nothing quite like the Baked Potato. Heck, it works as an easy dinner idea, too! Load it up with toppings and you’ve got a filling dinner. How to cook it up to perfection? Here’s exactly how to bake a potato in the oven: it comes out crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and ideal for toppings of all kinds! We’ve got our standard method, and then a cheater way to make it in less time for when you’re in a rush....
The Gibson is crisp, cool, searing, and spirit-forward, punctuated by the pungent onion garnish. Move over, Classic Martini: there’s a new drink in town. The dry martini is on the list of International Bartender Association’s IBA official cocktails, meaning it has an official definition. The Gibson just adds a pickled cocktail onion! Here are the ingredients in a Gibson cocktail: Gin Dry vermouth Cocktail onion Shaking in a cocktail shaker dilutes the drink with melting ice....
Why we love this recipe Frequently asked questions Here’s our spin on the bean salad Alex and I grew up with, with a little more complexity and freshness. But don’t worry: it’s still an easy three bean salad that’s as easy as dump and stir. Is it actually better than Grandma’s? We think so. (Sorry, Grandma: don’t be offended!) Kidney beans and pinto beans: We like pinto beans in a bean salad, since the common chickpeas can have a tough texture and don’t soak up the marinade as quickly....
Here’s a fun cocktail that’s surprisingly refreshing: meet the Transfusion! This drink might sound like a super potent neon nightclub drink, but it’s anything but. It’s a refreshing highball drink that’s popular at golf clubs, of all places! It’s similar to a Pimm’s Cup, but made with Concord grape juice, vodka, and ginger ale. The flavors really work: sweet tart, bubbly, with a bit of spicy ginger and the musky finish of the grape juice....
Craving more low-effort breakfast recipes? Try my overnight oats, air fryer soft boiled eggs, or chocolate protein shake next. When I need a quick, low-effort breakfast that still packs in a fair bit of nutrition, I make chia pudding. Made with canned coconut milk, maple syrup, and chia seeds, it’s got plenty of fiber and protein to get you going–without weighing you down! Why I love this recipe Just three ingredients....
The rim really steps up this drink. Let us know what you think of it in the comments below! Each sip is a burst of flavor, pairing bitter coffee with sweet vanilla, creamy chocolate and the fruity finish of Irish whiskey. It’s the ideal after dinner drink for coffee addicts (like us). Here’s how to make it! This Coffee Martini pairs the rich creaminess of Irish cream with the traditional vodka and Kahlua combination....
Frequently asked questions Wow, is the homemade version of this flavor sublime! The soft, salty sweet bits of dough with pops of chocolate are abundant in the creamy, frosty vanilla cream. You can also make just the dough and throw it into purchased ice cream: a fun trick that lets you have any flavor base you want! There’s no surprise why this is a popular flavor. That chewy dough texture with a hint of salty sweet is incredibly satisfying!...
Growing up, ribs were something we only ate at BBQ restaurants. Rarely did we have them at home and if we did, it would be after my parents borrowed a relative or friend’s smoker. Not anymore! With minimal prep time and just 5 simple ingredients, you’ll be dying to make these country style ribs over and over again. Why this recipe works Juicy and meaty. Because ribs country style don’t have any bones, the meat melts in your mouth and it’s so darn juicy....
I love to make my family a savory brunch every now and then and to switch up our usual crustless quiche or frittata. Enter- my crispy and easy zucchini fritters. Like my cauliflower fritters, these zucchini ones are crispy on the outside yet are super soft and fluffy in the middle. My top trick to avoid soggy fritters is to always let them cool on a wire rack. This extra step guarantees maximum crispiness....
In fact, a simple yet eye-catching dessert is all it takes to make any celebration extra special. Let me show you how to turn your favorite chocolate eggs into beautiful desserts aptly designed for your Easter festivities. With the heavenly chocolate eggs as the foundation, we are going to fill them with easy to make cheesecake mixture and then add a dollop of yellow tinted white chocolate to create the ultimate dessert....
They’re crunchy, irresistibly sweet and salty, and totally classic: try this homemade Candied Pecans recipe! This classic American recipe is ubiquitous for good reason: these little sweet morsels are just that good. This is our master recipe that makes perfectly crunchy, sweet candied pecans with little effort: no food thermometer needed. It’s got just the right amount of cinnamon and sweetness, and it takes a load of will power to stop eating them once you make up a batch....
Here’s a fantastic easy appetizer: crostini! Crostini means “little toasts” in Italian, and these toasts are perfect for parties! Load these crispy breads with toppings, or serve with dips, spreads or cheese. Alex and I make crostini often for parties, and we’ve been using this simple method for years. It’s time to share it! There are so many things you can do with a good crostini: this one takes only 10 minutes to bake and uses no oil....
Want to sear them instead? Try Pan Seared Scallops with Lemon Herb Sauce, or Scallop Pasta with Lemon & Herbs. Grilling scallops is much easier than searing them in a pan. You don’t have to worry about how hot the pan is or getting an even crisp crust. Nope, just pop them on the grill and in 5 minutes they’re juicy and ready to eat. Outside of grilled shrimp, they’re one of our favorite grilled dinners—period!...
Have you ever made homemade teriyaki sauce? Alex and I hadn’t until recently, and now our worlds are changed. Our homemade teriyaki sauce takes only 5 minutes to make, and is seriously good. It tastes better than store-bought teriyaki sauce, and has none of the added salt, sugar and preservatives. There’s also no refined sugar, instead relying on a natural sugar: in this case maple syrup. We distilled down teriyaki sauce to it’s major components, but the flavor is still so good with only a handful of ingredients....
Ready for the quickest, coziest fall recipe? May we present: Instant Pot butternut squash soup! It’s spiced with sage, with a hint of cinnamon and a smoky undertone. The squash and carrot give it an electric orange hue, and it’s rounded out with potato and apple for sweetness. Really, it’s pure gold in a bowl! Lately Alex and I we’ve been downing the fall recipes, and we’ve eaten our fair share of butternut squash recipes....
