Homemade Chicken Gyros
Transport yourself to warm and sunny Greece without having to leave your kitchen!
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Americano Cocktail
The Americano cocktail is a fizzy, bittersweet drink with Italian origins. It’s the perfect aperitivo before dinner or a refreshing weekend afternoon sipper. The Americano is a…
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Zucchini Brownies
Zucchini Recipes Everyone is always looking for zucchini recipes during the summer months when the garden zucchini is out of control, myself included. I love making zucchini salads, zucchini fritters, and of course zucchini bread (classic zucchini brea…
Caprese Salad
Classic Caprese Salad is everyone’s favorite summer salad. It’s SO simple to make and basically summer on a plate. The best part? You only need three main ingredients: These ingredients are tied together with a drizzle of good olive oil and…
Plastic Spoon Critters
Plastic Spoon Critters are the cutest little craft you never knew you needed! Create a ladybug with plastic spoons or…
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Grilled Vegetable Farro Salad
Summer is all about sunshine, salads, and grilling! This Grilled Vegetable Farro Salad is the perfect summer salad! The base of the salad is farro, which is an ancient grain that is nutty, chewy, and hearty. I love grilling the zucchini and bell pepper…
Berry Caprese Salad
During the hot summer months, I only want to eat salads, watermelon, and ice cream. Ok, let’s go wild and include some chips and guacamole by the pool. Sounds like a good summer to me:) Seriously though, I LIVE for summer salads when produce is s…
Charred Corn Cabbage Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing
Are you ready for the BEST salad recipe? I make a lot of salads and this Charred Corn Cabbage Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing is definitely a favorite. The flavors and textures are OUTSTANDING! Remember that viral Green Goddess salad? This salad is …
How to Make Crispy Fried Chicken at Home
Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and delicious all over!
Vegan Strawberries and Cream Scones
These Vegan Strawberries and Cream Scones are so flaky, moist, and have fresh strawberries and cream in every bite! An easy one-bowl recipe to make for breakfast or brunch. For more quick and easy vegan scones, check out my recipes for Vegan Blueberry Scones, Peach Scones, and Vegan Pumpkin Scones. Strawberries bring me so much…
Triple Lemon Layer Cake
Lemon lovers: this one’s for you! Layers of light and buttery lemon cake (the reverse-cream method produces a particularly cotton-soft texture that’s perfect for layering), a bright lemon curd filling (extra thick so it says put), and a silky smooth lemon buttercream for a flavor-packed lemon cake even non-lemon-lovers will adore. Layer upon layer of […]
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Cucumber, Avocado, & Crispy Chickpea Salad with Creamy Yogurt Feta Spread
Chickpea salads are some of my very favorite salads to make and eat. I make my Easy Chickpea Salad, Chipotle Chickpea Corn Salad, and Chickpea, Avocado, & Feta Salad all of the time. Whenever I want to impress my family and friends or just want a R…
Ranch Water
A ranch water cocktail is the perfect drink for a hot summer day. We’re leaving for a quick trip to Austin tomorrow, and I know I’ll order a ranch water (or two) while we’re there. This combination of tequila, lime juice, and fizzy To…
Vegan Fruit Tart
This eye-catching Vegan Fruit Tart features rows of glistening glazed fruit layered over a decadent custard in a homemade sweet tart crust. A fancy dessert for any occasion! Treat yourself to more elegant vegan desserts, like my Vegan Creme Brulee, Vegan Pain au Chocolat, and Vegan Strawberry Cheesecake. Would it shock you if I told…
Italian Pasta Salad
I love a good pasta salad, especially in the summer months. This Italian Pasta Salad is the BEST pasta salad. Every time I make it for family and friends they devour it and then beg me for the recipe. It is a WINNER! This pasta salad is loaded with fla…
Macaroni Salad
This classic macaroni salad recipe is a hit at potlucks and cookouts! Based on the macaroni salad I ate at summer gatherings as a kid, it features a creamy dressing and crunchy veggies like celery, red bell peppers, and onion. Diced dill pickles add a …
Fruit Salad
The best fruit salad you’ve ever tasted! This summer Fruit Salad tosses fresh berries, stone fruit, kiwi, and mint leaves in a sweet and zesty agave lime dressing. For more sweet summer recipes, check out my Watermelon Salad with Mint and Feta, Vegan Blueberry Cake, The Best Vegan Ice Cream, and Dairy Free Kid Friendly…
Fruit Salsa
What is Fruit Salsa? Fruit salsa is very similar to fruit salad, except everything is cut up smaller and served alongside cinnamon sugar tortilla chips! It’s a delicious and sweet summertime take on traditional chips and salsa. You can serve as a…
Kalamata White Bean Dip
This Kalamata olive-flavored white bean dip is the recipe you didn’t know you needed. Sure, it’s not the most appetizing-looking appetizer out there, but it is delicious…
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Lemon Bars
Who else loves lemon bars?! It probably comes as no surprise that these bright, zesty squares are one of my favorite desserts. I shared a recipe for vegan lemon bars in my second cookbook, but I’ve never shared a classic lemon bars recipe until n…
Crispy Chicken Tacos
Tacos are a staple meal at our house. We love making ground beef tacos, fish tacos, vegetarian tacos, steak tacos, and these Crispy Chicken Tacos. Corn tortillas are lightly coated in oil, stuffed with shredded chicken that has been tossed in taco seas…
Jalapeño Ranch
Salad dressings are easy to make at home and so much better than store bought. A few of my favorites include creamy cilantro lime dressing, Caesar dressing, and basil vinaigrette. I also love this Jalapeño Ranch dressing. It only takes 10 minutes …