Vietnamese Banh Mi Bowl All of the flavor of your favorite Vietnamese sandwich in an easy to eat brown rice bowl (it’s great over any grain or even rice noodles). If you’re not a fan of pork, you can easily swap it for chicken breast. It’s made with pork tenderloin, a cabbage salad, cucumbers, pickled carrots and radishes . If you wish, a spicy mayo like sriracha mayo would be delish!...

I am obsessed. I am obsessed with all things chinese food and cashews. One of my favorite recipes on the blog is this slow cooker cashew chicken. I made it last week and I was reminded of how amazing it is. I decided to make another favorite slow cooker chinese recipe on the blog. But I added cashews. I think everything is better with cashews! This is the best beef and broccoli recipe that you will make....

This is the time of summer where the gardens are getting full of fresh veggies. If you are wondering what to do with all of those garden veggies make this salsa ASAP! This salsa uses 7 cups of fresh tomatoes and is full of such amazing flavor. This salsa is seriously amazing. You know the addicting restaurant salsa that you just can’t get enough of it? This is that salsa and you can make it right at home!...

Hey everyone! Chelsea back from Chelsea’s Messy Apron 🙂 I hope your holidays are going well so far! And today I have something to make them even better: Sparkling Pomegranate Lemonade! It’s sweet, tangy, and totally delicious, not to mention it’s gorgeously festive! While lemonade may seem like a summery recipe, this pomegranate lemonade truly makes the best holiday drink! We can’t seem to get enough of it. Not only is it delicious, but it’s also so beautiful and festive looking....

Spicy Shrimp with Chilies and Garlic I love shrimp on any summer day. A few of my favorite easy shrimp recipes are Shrimp Scampi Foil Packets, Garlic Shrimp in Coconut Milk Tomatoes and Cilantro, Cajun Shrimp in Foil, and Sheet Pan Shrimp with Broccolini and Tomatoes. If you don’t have dried chilies, you can use a generous amount of crushed red pepper. If you don’t like spicy food, you can leave the chilies out completely....

Stuffed Pork Tenderloin Spinach Prosciutto and Mozzarella Stuffed Pork Tenderloin is a delicious and impressive dish that is perfect for a special occasion or dinner party. To make this dish, you’ll need a pork tenderloin, some fresh spinach, prosciutto, sun dried tomatoes and mozzarella cheese. The spinach, prosciutto, and mozzarella cheese create a delicious and flavorful stuffing that pairs perfectly with the pork. Serve the pork with your choice of sides, such as roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes, or cauliflower puree for a satisfying and satisfying meal....

No summer barbecue is complete without a creamy, delicious salad. For even more potluck dishes be sure to try ambrosia salad, creamy pea salad, or pineapple fluff! Strawberry Cheesecake Salad I love anything that has to do with cheesecake. I mean who doesn’t? This is my go to recipe for any get together. It’s a huge hit and people are always asking for the recipe! I love it because it’s so easy to throw together but is the most perfect side....

Stuffed Eggplant Parmesan I’ve been dreaming up this recipe since last year when I created my Sausage Stuffed Zucchini Boats. These are easier than making traditional eggplant parm because they use no breadcrumbs, and there is no breading and no frying! More eggplant recipes I love are baked Eggplant Parmesan, Eggplant Rollatini and Eggplant Meatballs. If you love eggplant parm these are going to knock your socks off! My husband loves them!...

My dad’s a short, cute, funny guy… who loves Facebook! When my siblings and I were initially teaching my almost 75-year-old dad how to use Facebook, one of the first things we told him was DO NOT randomly take silly quizzes that Facebook suggests since EVERYTHING turns public. We reiterated this several times since my dad is notorious for following instructions to the tee and doing exactly what is asked of him....

Everyone will love these sweet potato bites and they will be the best appetizer on the table! So make sure to bring a lot, because they are INCREDIBLE! I love when I find an easy and delicious appetizer to be a crowd-pleaser. Some of my other favorite appetizers to bring to parties are air-fried egg rolls, jalapeño poppers, or this simple little smokies recipe. What Are Sweet Potato Bites? Sweet potato casserole often times make an appearance at Thanksgiving dinner....

Portobello Mushroom Burgers These veggie burgers are easy, and make a great beef alternative that even a meat lover would enjoy. The mushrooms are marinated then grilled and topped with melted Swiss cheese, grilled red onion, tomatoes, spinach, and avocado – yum!! To give the mushroom a meaty flavor, I marinated them with balsamic, soy sauce and Montreal steak seasoning. They were so good, perfect for meatless Mondays or any night of the week....

Carbs are my weakness. Whenever I am really trying to watch what I eat, carbs are what tempts me. It isn’t chocolate or sweets it is all carbs. When I am preggo I crave carbs. Which probably isn’t the best thing for gaining weight. When I was pregnant with my first child I would crave a fresh baked french bread. I could almost eat the entire thing. Why are carbs so amazing?...

A few weeks ago we were all sitting together as a family. My little six year old said, Mom! You should make Twix Muddy Buddies! I wasn’t surprised by this because Twix are both of my boys favorite candy bar! Later that week I was talking to my best friend over at Chef In Training. Our conversations usually consists of food and babies. We are both due within a week of each other!...

Hi everyone! Chelsea back from Chelsea’s Messy Apron! How is your summer going so far?! Ours has been a HOT one which definitely calls for lots of good frozen treats! Namely this vanilla soft serve 🙂 We’re obsessed with it and can’t get it enough this summer! How do you make vanilla soft serve? This vanilla soft serve is SO easy to make! What ingredients are in vanilla soft serve?...

Okaaay, so most barbecue sauces are already naturally vegan (aside from some containing regular granulated sugar, which is sometimes not vegan because it’s processed with animal bone char). But I am still pretty impressed with the results. I didn’t grow up eating very much barbecue (I grew up with Indian immigrant parents who were vegetarian!), but I did sample a lot of BBQ sauce over the last few weeks to ensure that my recipe tastes exactly like what you expect and want barbecue sauce to taste like....

Easy to make, easy to slice, easy to share (if you want to share, that is). Best of all, Vegan Cherry & Lime Traybake is so easy to make. This lime and black cherry jam cake is perfect as a pudding with custard, or as a sweet cake to enjoy with tea. You don’t have to make a special icing and the batter can be made in one bowl for easy cleaning up....

This recipe is adapted from the Peach Raspberry Crisp from my cookbook,The Vegan Instant Pot Cookbook. You can find it on page 307 in the Desserts chapter. To see how it’s made in detail, check out the video below! This recipe starts at the 8:00 minute mark. Why you’ll love this Vegan Instant Pot Nectarine Berry Crisp No oven needed. A fruit crisp is one of the most quintessential summer desserts, but if you don’t want to turn on your oven for an hour and heat up the kitchen, this such a great alternative for summer baking....

What is Palak Paneer and is it vegan? Palak paneer is a popular north Indian dish typically made with a spiced yet mild curry or gravy with spinach (palak) and cubes of soft Indian cheese (paneer). The sauce often contains a bit of heavy cream as well. It’s typically served with white basmati rice or an Indian flatbread, such as roti, or naan. It’s flavorful, aromatic, and a good way to eat a lot of spinach....

Bold Moroccan spices, a healthy blend of vegetables, chickpeas, and dried fruit transform into a luscious and indulgent stew. Plus, it’s easy to make, packed with anti-inflammatory goodness, and will leave you with plenty of leftovers for freezer meals. What is a tagine? A tagine or tajine is a wide-based clay cooking pot with a cone-shaped lid. Its iconic shape traps steam and moisture in the tall, conical-shaped lid, which drips back down onto the meat or vegetable stew....

Plus, it’s ridiculously simple to make. Just add a handful of ingredients to your food processor, and lunch is ready in 5 minutes. It’s ideal for meal prep and it can be served in so many different ways. If you miss tuna salad, this recipe is an excellent way to satisfy those nostalgic cravings in a more wholesome, sustainable way. Table of Contents1. Recipe video2. Why this recipe works3. Ingredient notes4....