When it comes to using up the produce in your fridge, is there really anything better than a veggie stir fry? This Cashew Veggie Stir-Fry is perfect for getting your veggies in. But the star of this plant-based dinner is the pineapple stir-fry sauce. Slightly…
I’ve always loved desserts in bar form for several reasons. And these Chocolate Shortbread Bars are no exception. Dessert Bars are Better! They’re quicker. No scooping cookie dough onto baking sheets. Easy to transport in the baking dish. Can get fancy with layering with very…
Instant Pot Curry Lentils are healthy, filling, creamy, slightly spicy, and perfect for meal prep. You can feel good about eating these. They’re made with clean ingredients, plant based, vegetarian, and easily made vegan if you omit the butter. This meal is perfect for an…
Instant Pot Salsa Chicken and Rice is perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or meal prep for the week. Made with primarily pantry ingredients in just about 30 minutes, I love this one pot meal since the chicken and rice cook all at once. No…
Vegan Quinoa Chili is the plant-based dinner of your dreams. Protein-packed thanks to the quinoa and beans and lots of fiber make this chili extra filling. Perfect for meatless Monday or any night when you want a healthy, vegetarian dinner option. The main reason I…
Chickpeas are a nutrient powerhouse! Canned chickpeas are a pantry staple. They’re affordable, healthy, and versatile. They are a go-to protein source for vegans and vegetarians for a reason. I always have a can or two on hand for whipping up a plant-based lunch or…
Bread making and baking with yeast can be scary and intimidating, but fear no more. This easy No-Knead Cheese Bread uses an amazing dutch oven method that requires barely any prep work on your part. Seriously just 5 ingredients, less then 10 minutes of prep,…
Moroccan Chickpea Bowls are perfect for your healthy eating goals. Filled with plant based protein, clean ingredients, perfect for meatless Monday, and easily made vegan. But don’t let the health factor fool you, these quinoa bowls are packed with flavor. A blend of spices to…
One Pot Spicy Sausage Pasta needs to be on your winter menu. The rigatoni noodles cook right in the spicy Italian sausage sauce that has both crushed tomatoes and basil pesto. One Pot Pasta is your solution to an easy and comforting dinner. What You’ll…
I did a looooot of cooking and baking in 2019 (I published 72 recipes to the blog!) I thought it would be fun to round up some of my favorite recipes that I posted as a way to wrap up the year. Check out my…
Chilly weather means soup season in my book. I love them all. But my opinion, you don’t get more comforting and nostalgic than a classic Chicken Noodle Soup. I love making it in my slow cooker using this recipe. But sometimes, I want the soup…
Mac and Cheese is the best comfort food. Rich, creamy, and cheesy. And even better when it’s made easily in your crock pot. Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese is a must have recipe to survive the cold winter. Just add the ingredients to your slow…
Is there anything better than a classic chocolate chip cookie? Few things, in my opinion. But I think chocolate chip cookie bars have a strong case. The same cookie flavor that we love, but thicker, chewier, and easier to make. No need to scoop the…
I love a traditional cut out sugar cookie with a good icing or frosting on top just as much as the next person. But, dare I say, these Brown Butter Sugar Cookies are so good they don’t even need icing. Yes, you read that right.…
Rolo Pretzel Turtles are some of the easiest treats to make for the holidays. Just 3 ingredients. These easy pretzel treats require no mixing, beating, or rolling needed. It takes just a few minutes in the oven or seconds in the microwave then followed by…