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Our top vegetarian pasta recipes More vegetarian meal ideas Want more vegetarian meal ideas? We’ve got them. We’ve been eating vegetarian meals for over a decade, and even wrote a vegan and vegetarian cookbook (Pretty Simple Cooking). Outside of these vegetarian pasta recipes, here are a few more ways to make meatless meals that everyone will love: As two cookbook authors and bloggers for over a decade, we decided to make a master list: here are our favorite vegetarian pasta recipes that have been a hit in our house!...

Daniel Fast recipes Here’s the big question: what does all this look like in practice? It certainly doesn’t need to be a big plate of carrots and celery. Daniel Fast recipes can be delicious and nourishing (though of course, the goal isn’t to be decadent!). Below are our favorite Daniel Fast recipes. As two cookbook authors with an expertise in special diets like vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free, we’ve researched the best ways to implement this short-term fast and tried it ourselves multiple times!...

Did you know you can make tea with fresh herbs and boiling water? It takes just 5 minutes to make a cup of restorative herbal tea! This is perfect for the summer when fresh herbs are plentiful: but they work in any season. You’ll be amazed at the flavor of this simple trick! Here are all the best herbal tea recipes using fresh herbs! We’ve tried them all and weeded out herbs that don’t taste so great (ah em, parsley)....

Frequently asked questions More great pancakes recipes Love a big stack of flapjacks? Here are some of our favorite pancakes recipes: We first made these for a visit from my parents and they disappeared in no time—since then, we’ve been making them on the regular. They’re fluffy and vanilla scented, so tasty that no one would guess there’s none of the typical all purpose flour! Almond flour Sugar Baking powder Kosher salt Eggs Neutral oil Vanilla...

Here’s a gluten free muffins recipe for all eaters! Because they’re irresistibly delicious. This gluten free oatmeal muffin recipe came about because, confession: Alex and I are not muffin people. To us, muffins are an excuse to eat cake for breakfast. Right?! And it’s not that we’re so un-fun we don’t want to eat cake for breakfast. Maybe if we were 12 again? But in adulthood, we’ve found that cake for breakfast really messes up how we feel the rest of the day: sugar crash, hungry 30 minutes later, shaky, upset stomach....

Although “this” recipe is my go-to way to make scrumptious beef curry, there’s truly nothing like browsing through different recipes and recreating them in the kitchen. And of course, that includes traditional recipes which can be made in different ways.So today, I am going to introduce you to a different version of your favorite Indian beef curry – beef masala. It’s all about succulent beef cooked in spicy sauce. The recipe is pretty straightforward, and super simple to make....

The vibrant beetroot halwa, a popular Indian sweet made with beetroots, is a treat for both your eyes and taste buds. When it comes to Indian sweets, halwa is one of my favorite treats. The best part is you can make halwas with a wide variety of fruits and vegetables turning them into healthy desserts. Carrots, pumpkins, bananas- you name it. I happened to have a few beetroots sitting around in the refrigerator....

Looking for a dairy-free whipped cream alternative? We’ve been making this coconut whipped cream for years and only recently decided, why don’t we share the recipe with you! It’s easy to make and requires only a few ingredients to whip up. Best of all, it’s so, so good: dollop it on all your desserts all season long! (Don’t worry, we’ve got some suggestions for you.) Ready to get cooking? Here’s our favorite coconut whipped cream recipe: and it’s naturally sweetened, too....

In the middle of making a recipe and don’t have a lemon on hand? Here’s what you can do. Lemon zest adds a zing and brightness to everything it touches. It’s the yellow portion of the lemon peel and it tastes like pure lemon. The zest holds this citrus fruit’s essential oils, giving it the most pure lemon flavor. A little goes a long way! Quick question before you start: is lemon in the title of your recipe?...

To be honest, I try plenty of recipes each year to bring you the best dishes, tips and tricks to make your life easier. As much as I adore classic favorites, I also love discovering new recipes and finding new twists to popular recipes. While I certainly love each and every recipe on the blog, here are the absolute readers’ favorites of the year. Like this best of 2023 recipe collection?...

Making a recipe that calls for a shallot and don’t have it? We’ve got the answers. Shallot is a small onion with a light and delicate flavor. It often features in Mediterranean and European cuisines, especially French recipes. The flavor is mild and has notes of garlic, unlike a white or red onion which can be very spicy. This means you can use shallot raw in salads for a toned-down onion flavor....

Want a margarita recipe with less calories? There’s a solution for that: the Skinny Margarita! Yes, a Skinny Margarita recipe is a thing: it’s a lighter version of this classic drink. From the first sip, we realized this drink is extraordinarily tasty: we didn’t feel like we had to give anything up. Using lots of lime, orange juice, and a little less tequila, it’s possible to make a margarita that tastes as good as the real thing (we think!...

Looking for the easiest whiskey cocktail…ever? Because this one is it. Whiskey and Coke, aka Bourbon and Coke! This variation on the popular rum and coke might be even better than the original. The notes of vanilla and oak in the whiskey add just the right nuance and spicy finish to the sweet, caramelly cola. This drink takes just 2 minutes to pour into a glass: but there are a few tricks to getting it perfect....

Want to make broccoli taste irresistible? Try this broccoli stir fry! This healthy green veggie is covered in a sauce that’s so flavorful, you’ll forget that it’s good for you. Really, Alex and I couldn’t stop sneaking bites out of the pan (that’s how tasty it is). The broccoli is accessorized with a few other veggies, garlic and ginger, and an incredibly savory sauce. There’s so much flavor going on, it’s one of the best ways to eat your colorful veggies....

Thick and fluffy pancakes that taste like a cinnamon roll BUT are still healthy? This is not an oxymoron! These cinnamon roll pancakes are made without eggs or flour but full of delicious cinnamon flavor and features a healthy glaze! If you’ve tried my cinnamon roll in a mug, these need to make your breakfast rotation! Why you’ll love these cinnamon roll pancakes As a family who loves cinnamon rolls and pancakes for breakfast, this recipe is a healthy way to combine the two without compromising on flavor or texture....

Love legume-filled recipes? Try my great northern beans, Tuscan white bean soup, Instant Pot white chicken chili, and Mexican soup next. I like to change up my family’s veggie side dishes to keep things interesting and also nutritious (hello, gut health). As a way to incorporate more legumes into our diet, I’ve been making my classic butter beans recipe quite frequently! Now, these aren’t your boring and bland butter beans here....

Sangria could not be more ideal for summer entertaining. And we’ve got a secret for you. There’s something even more refreshing than the classic red wine punch: white sangria! White sangria is made with white wine instead of red wine. It makes for a flavor that’s crisp, sweet tart, and herbaceous. Some sangria recipes load it with sugar or ginger ale, but we prefer the traditional Spanish method. Here’s how to make white sangria: the Spanish way!...

Alex and I love crazy, inventive dishes and exotic flavors, but when it comes down to it, simplicity reigns in our style of home cooking. So it was no surprise that this creamy marinara sauce pasta caught our eye when we received the new cookbook, Yogurt Culture, by our friend Cheryl Sternman Rule. We don’t eat pasta often, but a slow-simmered tomato sauce combined with creamy yogurt and topped with peppery basil sounded enticing....

Meet your recipe soulmate: Crispy Avocado Tacos. Could there be a taster tortilla filling? We think not. You’ve got avocado fries, breaded and baked in a hot oven until crispy, with a texture reminiscent of a fried fish taco. Then top that with spiced black beans, pico de gallo, and the refreshing crunch of romaine lettuce. Drizzle on a creamy lime and cilantro sauce, and it’s heaven on a plate....

Although I tend to enjoy healthy fries (hello, air fryer French fries and air fryer sweet potato fries), there’s something about using alternative vegetables to make them. This zucchini fries recipe has been a winner. They have been a healthier and low carb alternative to traditional potato fries, and take minutes to make. Oh, and they are super addictive. They are a spin on my zucchini chips but heartier, crispier, and perfect for dipping....