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With each bite I asked myself, “Did an Italian restaurant make this?!” If you’ve laid mouth on my beloved Vegan Lasagna, you know I don’t mess around. And today the meat and cheese are all invited! This recipe tastes legit tastes like grandma made it with Frank Sinatra in the background, a bold red in hand. We’re talking ooey gooey cheesy goodness layered with a bounty of zucchini, foolproof turkey meat sauce, and a kiss of parmesan on top for good measure....

The garlic noodles are so fast to prepare and perfect for your weekday dinner. The lightly charred noodles are tossed with a rich, savory, gingery, garlicky sauce and a touch of nutty sesame oil. So simple, yet addictively good! {Vegetarian adaptable, gluten-free adaptable} If you need to fix a quick dinner in 15 minutes, this easy garlic noodle recipe might be your best choice. Simply start a pot of boiling water to cook the noodles while you prepare the ingredients....

Published on November 24, 2023 Some of my favorite cookie recipes include chocolate chip, peanut butter, monster, snickerdoodles, peanut butter oatmeal, kitchen sink, triple chip chocolate, easy sugar cookies, and MORE! I always get asked what I use to bake cookies, so today I am sharing my cookie baking essentials! All of the items you need to make PERFECT cookies! These are my tried and true items that I use every time I bake cookies…which is almost every day:) And if you are looking for cookie recipes, I’ve got you covered!...

They’re perfect for when you’re on the go and need a quick pick-me-up. Why this recipe works The best way to get a crunchy, deep-fried taste without the calories is by using an air fryer. Plus, air fryer baby carrots are packed with nutrients, so you can feel good about indulging in them. I agree to be sent email. As a stand-alone recipe, it cannot get simpler than this easy recipe....

I’m clearly a dip person. My blog is named after a dip. I’M BASICALLY A DIP! While I eat loads of hummus on a weekly basis, I don’t often cook with the stuff. Nor do I make it from scratch. GASP. I know! What a phony, eating store bought hummus and such. True story: we make homemade hummus and almond milk at Alchemy but at home I pretty much never do, especially when the options at the store so freaking awesome!...

Cooking salmon with a sticky glaze is always a good idea. Salmon is meaty enough to stand up to sweet, aromatic flavors and the end result will always be totally delicious. In South Africa, cooking fish (particularly Snoek) with apricot jam and butter is very traditional and so I thought why not rework a classic by making it easier, quicker and perfect for weeknight cooking? This salmon was incredibly tasty and even my fish-hating daughter asked for seconds....

Today, I want to share a banana flower recipe. Try this little-known superfood, yet very affordable and easily prepared banana blossom chutney and Stir fry/ palya. About banana flower Banana flowers are high in vitamins A and C and also known to provide natural menstrual pain relief. They are commonly used as vegetables for cooking in South East Asia, but there is no reason why this wonderful flower cannot be used worldwide given the amazing health benefits....

Updated January 12, 2024 Bean and Cheese Burrito- burritos filled with creamy refried beans, salsa, and melty cheese! They only take 20 minutes to make and are perfect for meal prep. Freeze and reheat for an easy meal! I grew up on bean and cheese burritos, but mostly the store bought freezer burritos that we would pop in the microwave. These homemade bean and cheese burritos taste SO much better and are super easy to make....

Notice the Solon mug? LYLAS, Solon. What’s small, brown and hairy? KIWIS of course!! More like little green powerhouse. Kiwis are an excellent source of vitamin C–just one has 95% of the daily value. They are also a very good source of fiber as well as a good source of copper, magnesium, potassium, Vitamin E and manganese. Price tag? 46 calories. What? I didn’t hear you correctly. 46 calories!! Last week I was sitting with the kiddies brainstorming names for the blog....

Updated October 06, 2020 The 4th of July is on Thursday. I really don’t like it when holidays fall during the week. Can’t they all be on Friday or Monday so we can enjoy extra long weekends? Since I can’t change the calendar, I guess I will just take the entire week off and celebrate. You can find me in the pool or eating a big piece of Blueberry Almond Streusel Galette....

Updated April 06, 2021 Brownie Cookies- soft, fudgy, gooey chocolate cookies that taste just like brownies! The two best desserts in ONE recipe! Don’t forget a glass of cold milk! I love cookies and brownies, two of my all-time favorite desserts. Combine them in ONE recipe and you’ve got the BEST dessert ever. These Brownie Cookies are phenomenal. The recipe is from 100 Cookies by Sarah Kieffer, one of my new favorite cookbooks....

Beef and broccoli is one of those dishes that should be on your fixed weekday dinner menu, because it’s so easy to make, healthier than takeout, and extremely delicious. If you’ve been ordering takeout, I highly encourage you to try making it at home once. This takeout-style Chinese beef and broccoli is extra saucy and quick to prepare. The recipe does not require a wok and you can still get that authentic taste....

I created this dish based on the classic Chinese cauliflower dry pot recipe. It is a popular restaurant dish and there are several approaches to cooking it. The common version is made with crunchy cauliflower, dried peppers, and Chinese sausage. Sometimes with a spicy sauce. The cauliflower is usually quickly stir-fried to infuse the smoky wok air, then served in a small, shallow pot that sits on an ashtray-sized ethanol (Sterno) burner....

Pork belly bun, or Rou Jia Mo (肉夹馍) in Chinese, is a Chinese sandwich that is similar to the idea of doner kebab or sloppy Joe. It uses pre-cooked braised pork belly, chopped cilantro, and peppers with flatbread to create a super delicious sandwich, that is usually sold for 1 to 2 dollars on the street. If you’ve ordered pork belly buns in a Chinese restaurant, you might have come across the Taiwanese version....

Published on August 10, 2012 It’s August, it’s hot, and you need a sweet cool down treat! So today I give you Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Frozen Yogurt. I could live off of frozen yogurt in the summer time. It always hits the spot. And if you are thinking you don’t have time to make homemade frozen yogurt, think again! This recipe is super easy. You don’t even need an ice cream maker!...

I have a next level love for chocolate covered orange things. It’s quite the underrated combination. I used to get my dad dark chocolate covered orange peels from a local chocolate shop for literally every holiday. Birthdays, Father’s Day, Hanukkah, Thanksgiving…orange peels and orange peels only, Daddio. I used to think they were kind of bizarre. Why would you smother an orange in chocolate when there are strawberries and bananas and salty potato chips you could dunk instead?...

Ingredients Needed Courgette/zucchini. Flour. I used all purpose flour/plain flour. You could use self-rising flour, just remember to omit the baking powder. Salt and black pepper. Milk. I used whole milk but use any plant/nut milk of your choice. Egg. Oil. I used olive oil but melted butter can be substituted. Cheese. A good strong cheese like mature/aged cheddar, gruyere, etc. Crumbled feta cheese would also be delicious. Optional: Fresh herbs like mint, parsley, dill or basil are all delicious with courgettes and can be added to the batter....

Shop-bought gnocchi is one of those staples in my pantry. I always have it because when I am out of ideas, I know I can come up with something pretty delicious using a few packets of potato gnocchi. This creamy chicken and broccoli gnocchi is a prime example. One night last week, I actually forgot about dinner. Yeah. That happened. Blame it on the end-of-year-rush or just being tired or just being ready for a holiday but I just completely forgot about it....

Check out the recipe to find out more! I like it for the fact that it’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner for an entire family. Leftovers are great too! If you like to add more broccoli into your diet this broccoli pasta recipe is the perfect way to do it! I agree to be sent email. If you a big fan of broccoli recipes check out my broccoli mushroom pasta recipe, air fryer frozen broccoli and broccoli curry recipe....

A fresh veggie platter and a delicious dip is a welcome addition to any party table. We all love pastry and deep-fried snacks but to balance out all the richness, I love including an abundant platter of seasonal vegetables. The key is adding a delicious, creamy dip. This sour cream dip is super easy and can be made a few days in advance. What are the best vegetables for a Crudité?...