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How to Cook the Best Crispy Tofu

Baked or fried, this is how to cook tofu so it's crispy on the outside, pillowy on the inside, and perfect for stir frys, salad, soups, rice bowls, and more.Bake or Fry: How to Cook Tofu I think of tofu as the vegetarian doppelganger to chicken: Flavor neutral and happily ... continue reading... about How to Cook the Best Crispy Tofu

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Stuffed Avocados

This easy Mediterranean chickpea salad with fresh herbs and a garlicky lemon dressing gets spooned into creamy avocado halves for a protein-packed, vegetarian meal in one.While we're all fans of pinning, liking, and bookmarking new recipes, most of the time we're making ... continue reading... about Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Stuffed Avocados

Tomato Basil Soup

Homemade with fresh tomatoes roasted in the oven, this tomato basil soup recipe adds a healthy and deliciously creamy flavor you won't find in any old can.The Best Tomato Soup Recipe If I think back to my childhood, tomato soup is at the top of the list of my all-time ... continue reading... about Tomato Basil Soup

31 Plant-Based Recipes That Aren’t Salads

There's no need to go fully vegan or vegetarian to take advantage of the benefits of a plant-based diet, and there's no better time than now to start adding more of them into your diet with gusto.The two main reasons we as humans eat are a) for health and b) for taste. ... continue reading... about 31 Plant-Based Recipes That Aren’t Salads

Classic Egg Salad Sandwich

Whether you're a fan of Mayonnaise or Miracle Whip, this classic egg salad sandwich recipe suits both cravings. Quick, simple, and easy!Simple Egg Salad Sandwich Recipe Once upon a time, as in yesterday, there was a family divided. They made their choices, they took sides. ... continue reading... about Classic Egg Salad Sandwich

Roasted Asparagus with Browned Butter and Almonds

Roasted asparagus gets a leg up on the basic side dish with a drizzle of nutty browned butter and the crunch of buttery marcona almonds.There's nothing better in cooking than to take an easy, basic recipe and give it just a little twist to move it up a notch.Basic ... continue reading... about Roasted Asparagus with Browned Butter and Almonds

Vegetable Lasagna with Butternut Squash and Shiitake Mushrooms

I've been making this easy vegetable lasagna for years. It's layered with a smooth butternut squash puree, shiitake mushrooms, a creamy white sauce, and melty cheese to make an irresistible layered lasagna noodle you'll love digging into.This recipe is brought to you by ... continue reading... about Vegetable Lasagna with Butternut Squash and Shiitake Mushrooms

Easy Quick Roasted Tomatoes

While there's nothing quite like biting into a garden-fresh tomato, quick roasted tomatoes in the oven create a savory sweetness that's delicious made into a simple roasted tomato sauce on pasta, made into soup, or served as appetizers, no matter what time of year.You ... continue reading... about Easy Quick Roasted Tomatoes

10 Easy and Healthy Brussels Sprouts Recipes to Fall For Now

Roasted or sautéed, dressed with bacon or balsamic, this "best-of" list of 10 healthy Brussels sprouts recipes are literally on everyone's lips.Ok. I know it might be a bold statement to make, because not everyone loves Brussels sprouts. Really?? But hear me out! These ... continue reading... about 10 Easy and Healthy Brussels Sprouts Recipes to Fall For Now

Curry Lentil Soup with Butternut Squash and Greens

Simple vegetarian soups are easy to come by, but this healthy curried lentil soup recipe serves a purpose, too.This recipe is brought to you by Kroger My best friend is one of the most enthusiastic people I know. She is a PhD. She is a dreamer. She is a CEO. She is an ... continue reading... about Curry Lentil Soup with Butternut Squash and Greens

Easy Couscous with Sun-Dried Tomato and Feta

This easy 5-ingredient couscous recipe combines the Mediterranean flavors of sun-dried tomatoes, green onion, toasted pine nuts and feta cheese for a healthy 10-minute side dish.This recipe is brought to you by Universal Pictures Home Entertainment Mamma Mia! Here we go ... continue reading... about Easy Couscous with Sun-Dried Tomato and Feta

How to Cook Instant Pot Butternut Squash

One of the best features of the Instant Pot pressure cooker is when vegetables like butternut squash can go from gourd to gourmet in just 3 minutes cooking time. Who doesn't have time for that?You guys asked for more Instant Pot recipes besides those in my archives, and ... continue reading... about How to Cook Instant Pot Butternut Squash

Mozzarella and Tomato Caprese Flatbread

This caprese flatbread recipe is an easy way to take advantage of the best of the season’s fresh tomatoes, basil, and of course mozzarella, making it the perfect appetizer bite or as an easy vegetarian dinner. Head to the farmers market this time of year and you’ll see everyone ... continue reading... about Mozzarella and Tomato Caprese Flatbread

Caprese Pasta Salad with Garlic Marinated Tomatoes

This easy caprese pasta salad recipe steeps cherry tomatoes in a garlic-infused oil that becomes the dressing over any type of pasta with sliced mozzarella, capers, lemon, and basil making it a healthy potluck recipe that's perfectly ripe for brunch, lunch, or a dinner everyone ... continue reading... about Caprese Pasta Salad with Garlic Marinated Tomatoes

How to Make an Easy Asian Hot Pot

Easy to prepare and customize, this Asian hot pot recipe is the perfect dish to whip up when you have friends and family over.This post is brought to you by McCormickEasy Hot Pot Recipe If there's one simple cooking method that crosses over nearly every Asian cuisine, ... continue reading... about How to Make an Easy Asian Hot Pot

Chunky Citrus Guacamole

Chunky with a citrus-ey accent or both lime and orange juice plus a hit of spice and just enough girth to make any chip happy, it’s the perfect combo to welcome some spring weather with a few salty corn chips and a nice cold beverage. If it weren’t for guacamole serving as my ... continue reading... about Chunky Citrus Guacamole

Sriracha and Lime Roasted Cauliflower Tostadas

Meat eaters, take note: Meatless meals like these sriracha spiced roasted cauliflower tostadas can be enjoyed and even craved when prepared with a few easy techniques and simple, whole ingredients that deepen their flavor for a 30-minute dinner every diner will love and busy ... continue reading... about Sriracha and Lime Roasted Cauliflower Tostadas

25 Epic Burgers You Need to Make This Summer

Whether you're a vegetarian, vegan, or meat lover, we've got 25 epic burgers that need to be on your summer grilling agenda.Summer is here, and we honestly can't think of any food that screams "backyard cookout bliss" better than a big juicy burger. Because this is the ... continue reading... about 25 Epic Burgers You Need to Make This Summer

Sweet Potato and Caramelized Onion Pizza

This easy to make flatbread pizza features ribbons of sweet potato and a tangle of caramelized onions overtop a bed of ricotta cheese, and gets finished with fresh herbs and feta. Enjoy as an appetizer or a main meal. Some people (meat loving carnivores) get hung up on the ... continue reading... about Sweet Potato and Caramelized Onion Pizza

Portobello Mushroom Burger with Avocado Chimichurri and Capsule Kitchen Challenge

This grilled portobello mushroom burger is not only healthier than a beef burger, it's also super delicious and easy to make, plus, it features the most incredible avocado chimichurri sauce! My word for 2015 is constantly ringing in my ears. "Enough. Enough. Enough." Now if I ... continue reading... about Portobello Mushroom Burger with Avocado Chimichurri and Capsule Kitchen Challenge

Moroccan Soup with Kale and Chickpeas

This hearty vegetarian soup of chickpeas, kale, butternut squash and potatoes gets it's exotic flair from the vibrant Moroccan spices of saffron, cumin and cinnamon and is so easy to make.Happy to the new, to the year, to you!Let's start off the new year exactly where ... continue reading... about Moroccan Soup with Kale and Chickpeas

Gluten-Free Quinoa and Cauliflower Chowder

Do you have your megaphone ready? I'm digging my husband's out of the garage. Yep, he has a megaphone because he's in a band, you know, for "special effects" and stuff. He also has these weirdo 1960's goggles and a suit covered in Christmas lights—because he's in a band. But ... continue reading... about Gluten-Free Quinoa and Cauliflower Chowder

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burritos

Today's post started out as an assignment for my intern Courtney and turned into a tasty lunch for me. See, I'm smart that way. While Courtney generally helps me with design and layout duties, this week she wanted to play in the kitchen and I said, "Go for it girlie! Let's check ... continue reading... about Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burritos

Grilled Caprese Skewers

Summer grill time certainly shouldn't be limited to meats and burgers, bring on the tomatoes and sturdy halloumi or bread cheese for my Grilled Caprese Skewers.“Books serve to show a man that those original thoughts of his aren't very new after all.”   ~ Abraham ... continue reading... about Grilled Caprese Skewers

Avocado Caprese Wrap

Whether its a celebratory lunch for a crowd or just a quick bite for one, making Avocado Caprese Wraps are a filling and healthy way to take a bite out of summer.I'm guessing I'm like a lot of you round about this time of summer. Fresh flavors are being craved by my taste ... continue reading... about Avocado Caprese Wrap

Grilled Artichokes with Garlic Butter and Friday Faves

This weekend is a biggie for one 8-year-old about to be 9-year-old in our house. Birthday time! If you’ve followed be for very long, you know my daughter Smudge prefers pie over cake any day, which means I’ll be making and adorning her favorite Yellow Cake Pie with candles for ... continue reading... about Grilled Artichokes with Garlic Butter and Friday Faves

Spring Vegetable Gnocchi

Before I talk about today's recipe, I want to send my heartfelt thoughts to those that were affected by the bombing yesterday at the Boston Marathon finish line. Thankfully my friend, and many of yours, Dara of Cookin' Canuck and her family—in Boston to cheer on her husband Steve ... continue reading... about Spring Vegetable Gnocchi

Roasted Kale and Fennel Salad with Avocado Caesar Dressing Plus 20 More Kale Recipes to Love

I succombed to peer pressure. I jumped on the bandwagon. I’m intoxicated with the sweet promise of a new fangled and healthy twist on one of my favorite meals. My lunch crunch salad.I have a version of a salad nearly every day for lunch and it’s often a dish I’m requested to ... continue reading... about Roasted Kale and Fennel Salad with Avocado Caesar Dressing Plus 20 More Kale Recipes to Love

Fried Avocado Tacos Recipe

Creamy Avocados from Mexico might just be one of my favorite fruits. I eat them for breakfast in my egg white omelets with a little feta cheese. I love them on turkey sandwiches with a little cranberry sauce and a thin slather of mayo on fluffy white bread. And I absolutely crave ... continue reading... about Fried Avocado Tacos Recipe

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  • I was a waitress in high school, during and after college, and before getting my "real job" that paid less than what I was making as a server. I even met my husband when we worked in a restaurant together. You could say food service has always played a big part in my life. Those jobs taught me more than any schooling could in how to multi-task, work with others, be kind to strangers, survive in times of stress, and serve others needs. Restaurants to me, are essential. Last night we took the night off from at-home QT cooking and ordered pick-up online from our favorite Thai restaurant @kao_thai_slc . Ordering online was quick, pick up was slick and easy and brought out with gloves to the car. It was familiar, comforting, great quality, and FRIGGING DELICIOUS! Helping local businesses and restaurants survive and thrive is integral to all of us getting out of this successfully on the other side. So this week, take the night off and pick up dinner from a local eatery and give us all the break we need right now. Eat well and be well friends! (pictured: pad Thai, tofu with eggplant, and chicken larb salad)
  • Just because we're in QT doesn't mean every meal needs to be a project. I mean, we're cooking and washing dishes for 3 squares every day! That's why this 10-minute maple glazed salmon from @lexiscleankitchen 's cookbook is a reader fave. Rub the brown sugar spice mix over salmon fillets then drizzle with maple syrup to create a caramelized crust for a healthy, easy dinner with just 6 ingredients that's ready in under 10 minutes. Bonus points for fewer dishes to wash too. Get the recipe when you tap the link in my profile and search maple salmon. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
  • So how do you make humble baked turkey meatballs look like the belles of the ball? Give them a Thai flavor twist then plop them in this lush, velvety sauce of red curry and coconut milk from the pantry topped with sprinkles of herby freshness. Suddenly, with the christening of a spatula as the dinner clock strikes time, their fairy tale allure matches the goodness within. Serve over rice or noodles and SNAP! Your dinner’s fairy godmother has arrived! Get the recipe when you tap the link in my profile and search turkey meatballs curry. Enjoy! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
  • Another pantry/freezer pasta recipe that feels fresh and healthy to make now or save for later. This easy pasta combines fresh or frozen broccoli with crispy chicken thighs in a creamy, shelf-stable almond milk and jarred pesto sauce that's equally good served hot for dinner or chilled as a leftover lunch or pasta salad. Another twofer for the #winnerwinnerchickendinner. Search creamy chicken pesto with the link in my profile for the recipe. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
  • Anyone out there doing a little stress baking? For those of us who aren't feeling overly ambitious or capable of mastering homemade sourdough bread yet 🙋‍♀️, how about starting your baking crusade with this super easy, perfectly domed and crumbed homemade blueberry muffin recipe instead. Be like @caangus @abigaill_smith and @cookingwithcameron and bake ‘em up this weekend. Tap the link in my profile and search blueberry muffins for the recipe.
  • Pantry staple based recipes are what we're all looking for now and these beyond easy chicken enchiladas answer the call. They start with a super easy, no-cook, homemade mole sauce for a delicious twist on a super fast Mexican dinner to eat now, or meal prep for later, or deliver to family or friends as a welcome surprise in this weird time we're in now. Even better, the leftovers are the best part, topped with a fried egg on top for a totally acceptable breakfast any time of day. Tap the link in my profile and search chicken enchiladas for the recipe. Keep cooking and stay safe!

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