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Our aim was to create the ultimate vegan breakfast burrito. And we succeeded, as this recipe is packed with so much flavor. It boasts a juicy tofu scramble, hearty vegan sausage crumbles, crispy roasted potatoes, and a burst of freshness from the avoca…
Our aim was to create the ultimate vegan breakfast burrito. And we succeeded, as this recipe is packed with so much flavor. It boasts a juicy tofu scramble, hearty vegan sausage crumbles, crispy roasted potatoes, and a burst of freshness from the avocado tomato salsa. Looking for other easy, savory vegan breakfast options? Check out...
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Making fluffy, perfect white rice in the Instant Pot is easy, delicious, and foolproof with this simple method! Instant Pot Rice Rice is such an essential food in Latin and Asian cultures. It’s one of my favorite foods, and I eat it almost ev…
If you are looking for a juicy tofu scramble that mimics the texture of eggs, look no further. While most recipes just season tofu for scrambling, we take it up a notch by adding a liquid element. It is a hearty and wholesome breakfast for the whole fa…
If you are looking for a juicy tofu scramble that mimics the texture of eggs, look no further. While most recipes just season tofu for scrambling, we take it up a notch by adding a liquid element. It is a hearty and wholesome breakfast for the whole family. If you are looking for more savory...
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Sun-kissed tomatoes and a crusty baguette pair up for some magic in this simple Panzanella Salad. It’s quick, easy, and packed with Italian inspired flavor – like summer in every bite! We’ve just returned from a family vacation in Italy’s Amalfi Coast….
Sun-kissed tomatoes and a crusty baguette pair up for some magic in this simple Panzanella Salad. It's quick, easy, and packed with Italian inspired flavor - like summer in every bite! We've just returned from a family vacation in Italy's Amalfi Coast. And while we thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful scenery and rich history, what I...
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Roasted tomato soup is made with fresh tomatoes, onions, and garlic that are slowly roasted until the flavors are deep, sweet, and cozy!
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Roasted tomato soup is the perfect transition recipe to usher us from summer into the fall season. This simple soup gives me just enough cozy vibes to get me excited for fall without being too heavy for these last few warm days of summer. Plus, it’s the perfect way to use up those last few juicy tomatoes of summer, whether you score them from your local farmer’s market or your backyard. Don’t let any of those gorgeous ‘maters go to waste!
I love this Roasted Tomato Soup because it’s incredibly simple, yet totally elegant. It’s the type of recipe that really makes you feel pampered even though it doesn’t take a lot of work. You’ll need these ingredients to make tomato soup:
Tomatoes are the main ingredient in this easy soup, so picking the best tomatoes is key to making the soup really great. Here are some tips for choosing the best tomato for the job:
The recipe below is elegantly simple, but you can jazz it up if you have some of the following ingredients on hand:
Grilled cheese, of course! If you want something truly epic, try making an air fryer grilled cheese, spinach and feta grilled cheese, or pesto grilled cheese. Or, if you’re looking for something on the lighter side, try pairing this tomato soup with a veggie sandwich or a classic cucumber sandwich. Or just serve it with some garlic bread on the side.
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Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Cut 3 lbs. of fresh, ripe tomatoes into quarters (or, if using a small variety, cut in half). Slice one yellow onion into 1-inch wide wedges and peel four cloves of garlic. Add the tomatoes, onions, and garlic to a large sheet pan. Add ¼ tsp salt, ⅛ tsp pepper, and 2 Tbsp olive oil, then toss to coat.
Roast the tomatoes, onions, and garlic in the preheated 400ºF oven for 40-45 minutes, or until there is some browning on the edges of the tomatoes and onions.
Transfer the vegetables and all their juices to a soup pot and use an immersion blender to purée. Or, transfer them to a blender and the broth to cool them down, then purée.
Add ½ tsp dried basil and 2 cups of vegetable broth to the pot with the puréed vegetables. Place the pot over medium heat and allow it to come up to a simmer. Simmer the soup, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes.
After simmering for about 10 minutes, give the soup a taste and add salt to help the flavors pop. The amount of salt needed will depend greatly on the salt content of the broth used, so start with ¼ tsp and add more until the soup tastes vibrant.
Don’t forget to make an epic grilled cheese to go along with your fresh homemade tomato soup!
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Introducing our delicious lentil bolognese – a meatless take on the beloved Italian favorite! It blends brown lentils, savory tomato sauce, veggies, and aromatic herbs to create a hearty and flavorful dish that’s a must-try. Get ready for a…
Introducing our delicious lentil bolognese – a meatless take on the beloved Italian favorite! It blends brown lentils, savory tomato sauce, veggies, and aromatic herbs to create a hearty and flavorful dish that’s a must-try. Get ready for a tasty plant-based bolognese treat that’ll leave you craving more. For more plant-based versions of the traditional...
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Try our mouthwatering vegan bolognese made with the meatiest plant-based option. Combining tomatoes, veggies, vegan ground beef, and aromatic herbs, it’s a satisfying, tasty twist on the classic dish. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect …
Try our mouthwatering vegan bolognese made with the meatiest plant-based option. Combining tomatoes, veggies, vegan ground beef, and aromatic herbs, it’s a satisfying, tasty twist on the classic dish. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for newer vegans seeking familiar flavors without meat. Give it a go and enjoy the delicious tastes of Italy...
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Here’s a step-by-step recipe for making easy, low-carb cauliflower rice from scratch in the skillet or roasted in the oven. It’s delicious in bowls, arancini, stir fries, meal prep, and more. How to Make Cauliflower Rice On days I want to e…
Learn how to make oat milk with just four simple ingredients and enjoy the creamiest, most refreshing oat milk for pennies on the dollar.
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This one goes out to all of my lactose-intolerant friends out there! If you’re not already making your own homemade oat milk, promise me you’ll try this recipe. Because they’re charging waaaaay too much for it at the store, considering how simple it is to make. It literally takes about five minutes and it tastes SO GOOD. Like, I usually feel kind of “meh” about oat milk, but I wanted to guzzle the entire batch because it was so cool, creamy, and refreshing. So promise me you’ll bookmark this page and give it a try this weekend, K?
When I tell you how simple this oat milk is, you might have a little heart attack when you realize how much you’ve been paying for it at the store. Oat milk is literally just oats, water, salt, vanilla (optional), and a sweetener (optional). That’s it. Five simple ingredients! Here’s a little more detail about what I used to make my homemade oat milk:
Straining is one of the most important steps in the oat milk-making process because it can change the texture of the oat milk quite a bit. I tested a few different methods for straining so I could give you some options. Here’s what I found:
I tried frothing this homemade oat milk with a handheld frother, and, unfortunately, it does not create a nice foam. Oats do not contain a lot of fat or protein, which is needed to create a stable foam, so store-bought oat milk usually has to have thickeners or stabilizers added to help it foam.
I’m not kidding when I say this oat milk was so good that I wanted to chug it straight from the jar. But keep in mind that homemade oat milk does not contain emulsifiers or stabilizers like store-bought oat milk, so you will need to shake it very well before you pour, every time.
Oat milk is great added to coffee or poured over a bowl of cereal (or maybe even oatmeal – how meta). I haven’t tested baking with this oat milk or using it as a substitute for dairy milk in recipes, so proceed with caution. Remember that oat milk does not contain as much fat or protein as dairy milk, which may cause it to react differently in recipes.
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All you need to make your own oat milk is 4 cups cold water, 1 cup rolled oats (NOT quick oats), 1/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, and sweetener (I used 2 Tbsp brown sugar).
Add 2 Tbsp brown sugar and ½ tsp vanilla to 4 cups cold water and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Add the rolled oats, salt, and water mixture to a blender. I used our big blender for a four-cup batch, but I also tested a half-cup batch in our mini blender and it worked fine.
Blend the oats and water for 30 seconds, no more! It’s a good idea to time this on your watch or phone so you don’t accidentally count too fast or too slow. Over-blending the mixture can make the oat milk too thick or slimy.
Immediately pour the mixture through a strainer into a bowl. I’m showing the oat milk poured into a nut bag supported by a metal strainer over the bowl, but you can also use cheesecloth or metal coffee filters (see blog text above the recipe for details on each method).
Make sure to chill the oat milk completely (like, overnight) for the best flavor. Because this is homemade and doesn’t have added emulsifiers or stabilizers, it will separate like in the photo above. Just give it a good shake shake shake before enjoying it each time and it will be as right as rain!
The oat milk will keep in the refrigerator for about four days, so make a half batch if needed to make sure none goes to waste!
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If you want the best vegan pizza recipe that has been tested relentlessly for the last couple of years, this is what you need to read. The best Neapolitan pizza should be airy and fluffy with an aromatic tomato sauce and cheese on top. And this is exac…
If you want the best vegan pizza recipe that has been tested relentlessly for the last couple of years, this is what you need to read. The best Neapolitan pizza should be airy and fluffy with an aromatic tomato sauce and cheese on top. And this is exactly what you’ll get if you make our...
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