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This Sweet Potato Puree recipe offers three simple methods–baking, steaming, or the Instant Pot–to create a rich and creamy base for your favorite recipes, from pie filling and smoothies to baked goods or soups! Make the perfect pureed sweet potatoes at home–they taste better than store-bought cans and are super simple to whip together (literally). So, what is sweet potato puree? It is a smooth, blended mixture of cooked sweet potatoes, often used as a base or ingredient in various dishes due to its naturally sweet and creamy texture. Whether you want the deep, caramelized flavor of baked sweet potatoes,…

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Learn how to make homemade applesauce with this easy recipe! Spiced with cinnamon, it’s a delicious healthy snack or topping for pancakes and more. This homemade applesauce recipe is a staple in our house year-round, but especially during apple season. It’s an easy way to use up a surplus of too-soft or overripe apples, and as it cooks, it fills your house with the aroma of fresh apples and cinnamon. That smell is SO cozy on a crisp fall day. On its own, it’d be enough to make anyone a homemade applesauce convert.But this homemade applesauce recipe gets better. It…

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These scrumptious hearty Vegan Meatballs are packed with delicious flavors, protein, and plenty of fiber. Made with simple and nutritious ingredients, this lentil-based recipe makes the perfect party appetizer, cozy family dinner, or centerpiece for hosting dinner guests. This recipe was written on April 18, 2021. It was updated with additional recipe information on Sep 3, 2024. You won’t believe these lentil meatballs are made with 100% plant-based ingredients! The firm, meaty texture and blend of irresistible savory flavors will excite the tastebuds of meat eaters and herbivores alike. The combination of green lentils, hearty breadcrumbs, aromatic spices, fresh herbs,…

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My best chocolate chip cookie recipe! It’s easy to make with simple ingredients, and the cookies come out soft, chewy, and delicious every time. Meet my best chocolate chip cookie recipe! These cookies are everything that I think chocolate chip cookies should be. They have a perfect soft and chewy texture. They’re PACKED with melty, gooey chocolate chips. And they’re easy to make with basic ingredients and equipment. No stand mixer required!In all my years of blogging and writing cookbooks, I’ve shared nearly 50 cookie recipes. But I recently realized that none of them has been for classic, chewy chocolate chip…

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Summer is coming to an end but sunny sweetcorn season is still in full swing so I am determined to fill my boots until it disappears off the shelves – this simple corn salad is my latest treat. This weekend was meant to be gorgeous, perfect BBQ weather but it got brutally downgraded today, boo hoo. Oh well, I made a massive platter of corn salad and I plan to enjoy it al fresco pretending it’s sunnier than it actually is 😉 – that’s what living under tempestuous British skies does to you eventually…This corn salad is perfect for late…

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Savor the taste of summer sweet corn in this easy corn chowder recipe! Packed with fresh corn and potatoes, it’s creamy, comforting, and delicious. It’s the perfect time of year to make corn chowder. Summer veggies like sweet corn and peppers still abound at the farmers market and grocery store, but as the sun sets earlier and the temperatures cool, a comforting bowl of soup can really hit the spot.This corn chowder recipe is everything I’m craving right now. A meal in a bowl, it’s filled with chunky potatoes, corn kernels, red peppers, and a lightly creamy broth that’s bursting…

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This Vegan Rice Krispy Treats recipe is the ultimate sweet snack for back-to-school lunches or a grab-and-go indulgence. It requires only a few ingredients and less than 15 minutes of preparation! If you’re wondering, “Are rice krispie treats vegan?” rest assured this easy dairy-free recipe is a twist on a classic favorite using 100% plant-based ingredients! Made with vegan marshmallows, plant-based butter, and brown rice crisps, they satisfy your sweet tooth without dairy or the extra junk in most store-bought treats. The flavor is rich and buttery, with a sweet and slightly caramel-like undertone. Each bite provides a satisfying crunch…

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This quick, easily customizable Baby Kale Salad recipe is the perfect nutritious meal for busy days! Made with tender baby kale, a homemade mustard maple vinaigrette, and your choice of toppings, this vibrant salad is as delicious as it is nutritious. This recipe was written on July 19, 2022. It was updated with additional recipe information on August 28, 2024. If you’re looking for a quick-fix nutritious meal that’s packed with flavor, you’ll love this simple and delicious baby kale recipe! Baby kale, crunchy croutons, and your choice of fruit and veggies are tossed in an irresistible zesty vinaigrette–made with…

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Learn how to make homemade hummus with this easy, 7-ingredient hummus recipe! It comes together in minutes, and it’s SUPER smooth and creamy. Is there anything better than creamy, nutty, velvety homemade hummus?I don’t think so, which is why I make this hummus recipe nearly every week. I’ve shared many hummus variations over the years (including 4 in my first cookbook!), but this recipe is the one I make most often. It’s a classic version of the Middle Eastern chickpea dip, with garbanzo beans and tahini as the key ingredients.The recipe is super simple to make. With just 5 minutes…

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Create a French delicacy in your kitchen with this easy Vegan Crepes recipe, made with simple plant-based ingredients and a skillet! The soft eggless crepes are cooked to tender perfection and then stuffed with a homemade tahini maple cream sauce for a sweet anytime treat.  This recipe was written on Februrary 1, 2021. It was updated with additional recipe information on August 26, 2024. You don’t need fancy equipment to make the best vegan crepes rivaling your favorite crepe spot! While crepes can seem intimidating if you’ve never made your own, I find them easier and more fun than preparing…

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Wondering what to make for dinner? You’re in the right place! Below, you’ll find easy dinner ideas to satisfy any craving. Think tacos, pasta, and more! Do you ever have nights when you just don’t know what to make for dinner? When you run through a mental list of easy dinner ideas, but nothing sounds good? If you do, you’re in the right place. Below, you’ll find 60 healthy dinner recipes that are perfect for busy weeknights. Each one is quick and easy to make, but it still packs a punch of flavor.Think roasted veggie tacos with a creamy, zesty…

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We are heading for the end of summer and that makes me feel sad especially that the weather has been a bit of a washout over here this year. Before zucchini season inevitably gives way to pumpkin season, I decided to make fudgy vegan zucchini cake with cheesecake swirls.This vegan zucchini cake with cheesecake swirls is easy to put together and delicious. It’s decadently chocolatey and fudgy, topped with a tangy and creamy cheesecake layer for a bit of a relief.I had a bit of a dilemma as to what to call this recipe as it seems to straddle two…

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