Sometimes, I make a meal every week, perfecting and tweaking it along the way. Before I knew it, this meal had become a regular in my diet. It starts with crispy chickpeas that are spiced with * and sweet potatoes that have been roasted to perfection. Combine these two with my favorite 3-ingredient Tahini Dressing *, and you’ve got a

What about a chocolate mousse pie with peanut butter and a pretzel crust? When I was developing the recipe, it evolved into a pie instead of a tart because I realized that not everyone had mini tart pans. However, almost everyone owns a pie dish. Date-caramel was delicious, but I wanted something lighter. I combined

Add these to your list as well: A Mexican-inspired 6-layer pinwheel, the perfect side dish or appetizer for Mexican night. It’s true; you can make a pinwheel in less than 30 minutes and six layers. These Mexican-inspired ingredients are the key to this recipe. They are portable, savory, creamy, and slightly crunchy due to the onion. You

You should definitely try this recipe because it is quick, easy, and delicious. Fried Rice: Origin and History It is not known where fried rice originated, but its first mention was in a book on Chinese cuisine dating back to the Sui Dynasty (between 569-618). According to the story, Emperor Yang Guang tried this dish

In fact, one of my first dates with John was at a little Mediterranean cafe in Kansas. We ordered shawarma and fed each other bites between adoring glances. Yes, we were that couple. That was also the day I discovered John’s preference for small bites and my overwhelming preference for big bites. I felt like he was

In July, I brought my Birthday Cake to a friend’s home to share it with her and their 3-year-old daughter. She’s always excited when I bring treats over. We’re all friends because she likes sweets. As we all ate our desserts, I commented that the cake texture with the coconut cream frosting reminded me of whoopie pie! After

Cauliflower is such a versatile vegetable, and I’ve grown to love experimenting with it. One of my favorite things to do with this cruciferous vegetable is to turn it into “rice.” Because rice can often leave dishes feeling heavy, it’s nice to substitute a vegetable where a starch would usually be. In addition, it’s a

I have a thing about Italian food. It’s like my thing for Thai and margaritas. This meatball recipe (minus the eggs, cheese, and meat) is a classic Italian dish that will satisfy you every time. These meatballs were inspired by my Sun Dried Tomato and Basil Pinwheels and adapted from Simple Vegan Meatballs. After trying a tempeh vegan meatball, I wanted

You know that whole hatred of airports thing I told you about, and how Jamba Juice is their one saving grace? Well, my affection for this smoothie shop has grown even greater recently with the addition of their green smoothie line. No longer just fruit, they also pack a vegetable punch (ftw)! My absolute favorite green smoothie

You may need a comforting, hearty pasta dish during the winter months. This recipe is a winner, as it delivers on flavor, simplicity, and warmth. This spicy red sauce is bold and packed with protein. It’s infused with red lentils. It’s also vegan, gluten-free, and ready in 30 minutes. Let’s do it! My Chickpea Bolognese inspired this recipe. You must