There are few things as satisfying and comforting on a cold day than sitting down to a bowl of hearty soup. This vegetable beef soup is a family favorite because not only is it so easy to make, it’s the perfect dinner for feeding a crowd. It’s the kind of recipe you can make days in advance, throw in the Instant Pot or Crock-pot and it freezes brilliantly. It also doubles and even triples well so it truly is a feed an army kind of dish....
Let’s take a moment to appreciate that with these quesadillas you get the flavors of pizza inside a quesadilla (my best!) with all the goodness of vegetables all in one. This is the best way to get anyone who doesn’t like vegetables to get their 5-a-day in with very little effort. In fact, my kids ate 6 wedges each! The great thing with these quesadillas is that you can use whatever vegetables you want or have in the fridge....
Hello, new favorite veggie burger! It’s been a HAWT MINUTE since I posted a veggie burger on the blog. These Easy Vegan Black Bean Burgers and Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers are a staple weeknight din. We’re no strangers to burgers in the hummus household! But let me tell you… it’s no easy feat to make ones that stays firm firm firm and aren’t super mushy in the middle....
We did it–our first trip with two kids! They say traveling with two kids is parenting in another state and boy is that the truth. It’s not a vacation by any stretch, but it’s truly magical exploring the world through your kiddos’ eyes. It wasn’t easy (flight delays/issues both ways, naturally) but we’re so glad we got to enjoy one of our favorite places with our 3 ½ year old toddler and 1 year old baby....
Updated January 04, 2020 White Chocolate Peppermint Pretzel Cookies White chocolate peppermint pretzels are one of my favorite Christmas treats. You can buy them at the grocery store but we like to make them at home because they are so easy, you only need three ingredients. The other day we were making white chocolate peppermint pretzels for our friends and a lightbulb went on! I had the idea to make White Chocolate Peppermint Pretzel COOKIES!...
A beef burger is the ultimate comfort food. But once in awhile you might want to spice things up, and try something different. These lamb burgers are perfect for you if you like bold flavors. Pack a powerful punch of flavor in your burger with soy sauce, cumin, cayenne powder, garlic, and black pepper. Grill until well browned and crispy. Then serve with a tart yogurt sauce on buttery grilled buns....
If you’re craving Chinese, there’s no better dish than XO noodles. Served with shrimp, it’s the perfect dish for seafood lovers that want Asian flavors. I posted a homemade XO sauce recipe before, along with a super fast XO fried rice with char siu recipe. It’s definitely worth making the sauce at home, but you can buy it ready-made to save some time. If you like seafood flavors, it’s something you should keep in your Chinese pantry ingredients to make dinners like these a breeze....
Published on July 26, 2023 Zucchini Fritters- These crispy and cheesy zucchini fritters are easy to make and the perfect recipe for using up the garden zucchini. Serve as an appetizer, snack, or side dish to any meal. I make zucchini bread, chocolate zucchini bread, lemon zucchini bread, zucchini cookies, grilled zucchini, sautéed zucchini and so much more. I can never keep up. Zucchini Fritters are one of my very favorite ways to use the abundance of zucchini....
If you live in the Midwest like I do, you’re probably experiencing all sorts of seasonal confusion right about now. One day you’re thinking, OMG did spring arrive early this year?! to Why am I walking to work in Eskimo boots? the next. Ohio, why you gotta be like that? Luckily, I’ve got a list of oh, so delicious recipes that’ll make you feel on point, despite the seasonal blues....
Today, I am sharing 30 Instant Pot Rice Recipes that you can prepare with an Instant Pot. Recipes that will blow your mind and open up several options for dinner time! Find the one that interests you the most and try it today! I had the best time rounding up these Instant Pot Vegan Rice recipes and each one of them stands up to the taste and freshness that I look for, in a recipe....
Updated March 26, 2019 Today is the perfect day for Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal cookies. Fall is here! It was in the 90’s yesterday and today it is only in the 40’s. I had to get out my warm clothes out this morning. I am all bundled up! Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies Leave a comment below and share a photo on Instagram. Tag @twopeasandpod and hashtag it with #twopeasandtheirpod
Updated September 04, 2024 Quinoa Apple Salad- this hearty salad is made with quinoa, spinach, dried cranberries, goat cheese, and a simple maple mustard dressing. It’s the perfect salad for fall. Serve as a side dish or enjoy as a light lunch or dinner. Apple season is one of my favorite seasons. I love apple picking and cooking and baking with apples. A few of my favorite apple recipes include: apple crisp, applesauce, apple bundt cake, and apple cobbler....
Updated February 23, 2021 Good, Yet Good For You I’m kind of obsessed with quinoa salads. I can’t get enough. Quinoa is a great source of protein and makes a great hearty, healthy, and delicious salad! Last week, I was in the mood for a quinoa salad, but wanted to try something new, so I mixed up an Asian Inspired Quinoa Salad and my oh my it’s amazing! This one tops the charts!...
Published on June 24, 2014 Yvette, Vianney, Melissa, Sommer, Christy, Deborah, Ali, Me and Jenny Last week I went to Austin, Texas for a blogging event with Old El Paso. We are partnering with Old El Paso this year so it was exciting to meet the other bloggers, the Old El Paso team, and learn more about their products. I went to Austin last year for the first time and instantly fell in love....
Updated October 03, 2023 Avocado ice cream is rich, smooth, and creamy. This recipe is easy to make and perfect for Cinco deMayo. I adore avocados. I love guacamole, avocado sandwiches, adding avocado slices to my favorite Mexican dishes, and I even eat them plain. There is nothing better than slicing into a ripe avocado, sprinkling it with salt, and scooping out the fruit with a spoon. Pure bliss. I knew I would love avocado ice cream....
Ingredients Flour. Icing sugar/Powdered sugar. Eggs. Butter. Ice water. Milk. Cream. Heavy/ Whipping cream. Cornstarch / Cornflour. Flour. Cake flour / All purpose flour. Sugar. White sugar / Granulated sugar. Bananas. Salt. Tips for making the best banana cream pie How to make banana cream pie Can I make banana cream pie ahead? Make the pie up to a day in advance and simply top with fresh sliced bananas and whipped cream before serving....
It’s an indulgent treat you can make at home in under 45 minutes. With the right combination of spices and a hearty tomato puree base, this vegan and gluten-free dish will soon become your favorite restaurant-style curry! I agree to be sent email. The aromatic tomato-based gravy and the luscious creamy texture are irresistible when you pair them with naan bread or steamed basmati rice. My vegan tofu butter masala curry inspired this recipe....
Published on May 04, 2022 Black Bean Tacos served in crispy taco shells with creamy avocado sauce, pickled red onions, shredded cabbage, and cheese. These restaurant style tacos are easy to make at home and a family favorite dinner! The black bean filling is made with basic ingredients, but the flavors are outstanding. We serve the black beans in crispy, crunchy, cheesy taco shells that will WOW you. We also top the tacos with creamy avocado sauce, pickled red onions, finely shredded cabbage, and whatever other toppings we have on hand....
Updated October 06, 2020 We keep pancakes in the freezer at all times because you never know when our boys are going to wake up craving pancakes. Sure, I could whip up fresh pancakes in the morning, but our boys wake up before 6:00 a.m. almost every single day. Sometimes my eyes aren’t open wide enough to make pancakes at that hour, so frozen pancakes save my life. Our boys are currently on a Blueberry Almond Pancake kick....
