Brown sugar simple syrup is an easy and inexpensive way to make restaurant-quality iced drinks at home. You can use it to sweeten cold brew coffee, iced tea lattes, pina coladas, other cocktails and mocktails, and so much more. Regular sugar doesn't dissolve well in cold liquids, so simple syrup (liquid sweetener) works so much...
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Virgin Pina Colada Mocktail
Beat the heat with these virgin Pina Colada Mocktails. This tropical blended drink is fruity and refreshing. It's made with wholesome ingredients like pineapple, lime juice, and canned coconut cream (or milk). And alcohol-free so everyone can enjoy it. Make a double batch because this mocktail is guaranteed to disappear quickly! These virgin pina coladas...
Best Vegan Guacamole
This Vegan Guacamole without tomatoes is quick and easy to make. It's creamy, made with only 6 ingredients, and ready in 5 minutes. Perfect for parties or anytime your snack craving hits! We make this guacamole often. It's delicious served with tortilla chips. Or, use it in recipes like our Smoky Mushroom Tacos, Veggie "Pulled...
Easy Raw Carrot Salad
This easy Raw Carrot Salad is crisp, refreshing, and bursting with flavor from lemon and fresh herbs. It's made with simple ingredients and takes only 10 minutes to make. In fact, we love this carrot salad so much that we served it at our wedding! It paired well with our Lentil Nicoise Salad and Seared...
Spicy Cucumber Salad
This Spicy Cucumber Salad is crisp, refreshing, and has just the right amount of spice. Toasted sesame oil, tamari, and sesame seeds are easy-to-find Asian ingredients that bring a lot of flavor to this dish. It's a surprisingly simple combination that's so tasty and easy to pull off! Why you'll love this recipe Easy: This...
Air Fryer Broccolini
This delicious and healthy air fryer broccolini is seasoned with fresh lemon and garlic. It takes only minutes to make and goes with just about anything. It's no secret we love using the air fryer to make healthy vegetable sides—like Cabbage Wedges, Butternut Squash, or Roasted Potatoes. The air fryer cooks vegetables quickly and doesn't...
Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan
This delicious air fryer eggplant parmesan is a crowd-pleasing vegetarian dish. It's crunchy on the outside, tender on the inside, and topped with gooey melted cheese. Warm marinara sauce adds a bright, saucy finish to the crispy savory eggplant. We put a spin on a traditional eggplant parm to make it a faster weeknight-friendly meal....
Sriracha Aioli (3 ingredients!)
Everyone loves Sriracha Aioli. It's creamy, slightly spicy, and adds a punch of flavor to just about anything. Use it for dipping fries, slathering onto sandwiches or burgers, or drizzle it over veggies, sushi, or tacos. In fact, sriracha aioli could be one of the most versatile sauces out there. And best of all, you...
Air Fryer Cabbage Wedges
If you're looking for a quick vegetable side dish, then look no further than these Air Fryer Cabbage Wedges. They're the perfect combination of crispy and tender. And, they're flavored with simple seasonings you probably already have at home. We make these cabbage wedges whenever we're looking to add more veggies to our plate—but don't...
Easy Halloumi Curry
Thai-inspired Halloumi Curry is certainly not traditional, but the flavors are undeniably delicious. While we love tofu in many forms (including crispy, saucy, dippable), we recognize that not everyone does. Enter, halloumi cheese. Seared halloumi cheese is crispy, salty, and dare we say...almost meaty. It's a satisfying and crowd-pleasing addition to this creamy Thai red...
Overnight Oats with Coconut Milk
Overnight Oats with Coconut Milk is a nutritious breakfast that can be enjoyed hot or cold. Coconut milk, chia seeds, and vanilla makes a creamy and sublime oatmeal. It's silkier and keeps you full longer than regular oatmeal. And, you can meal prep them in jars for a quick grab-and-go breakfast. Why you'll love this...
Vegan Potato Leek Soup
This comforting Vegan Potato Leek Soup is silky smooth and full of flavor. It's a one-pot recipe that comes together with simple ingredients. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner—especially when paired with warm bread! This leek and potato soup is inspired by a classic Vichyssoise, which is a velvety potato soup with French origins. Our...
Whipped Ricotta Dip with Honey
This creamy Whipped Ricotta Dip with Honey makes an impressive appetizer or healthy snack. And, it couldn't be faster to make! In this recipe, silky ricotta cheese gets topped with a drizzle of honey, fresh thyme, lemon zest, and pepper. The combination is ridiculously simple, but never fails to impress. Why you'll love this recipe...
Easy Orzo Pesto Salad
We make this flavorful Orzo Pesto Salad often. It comes together in about 15 minutes and has a short list of ingredients. In other words, you can make a delicious homemade dinner even when you're very short on time. And, extras can be set aside for lunch the next day. This recipe is quite simple—but...
Chili Lime Pepitas
Roasted chili lime pepitas are an easy way to jazz up a dish. They're crispy, salty, tangy, and perfectly spicy. Sprinkle them over salads, soups, roasted veggies, avocado toast, or pretty much anything that could use a flavorful crunch. These roasted pepitas are also delicious enjoyed on their own. They make a healthy snack—high in...
Vegetarian Butter Chicken
This simple Vegetarian Butter Chicken makes a cozy weeknight dinner. The creamy sauce is flavorful but not spicy, making it a crowd-pleasing main that the whole family can enjoy. Leftovers keep well in the fridge or freezer, so it's also perfect for meal prep! In this recipe, oven-baked tofu is the tasty and protein-packed chicken...
Easy Honey Sriracha Sauce
A tasty sauce takes a dish from average to amazing—and this easy Honey Sriracha Sauce is no exception. Combining honey with sriracha makes a sweet and spicy sauce that goes with just about anything. It can be used as a dip, garnish, marinade, or even a way to jazz up salad dressings! Best of all,...
Best Sriracha Substitute: 10 Alternatives Ranked
What's the best sriracha substitute? We taste tested 10+ hot sauces and spices to find the best sriracha alternatives—and ranked them from best to worst! Sriracha is a popular condiment, so it's sold at most grocery stores. But there have been supply shortages. So, if you don't have any sriracha, keep reading to find the...
Easy Creamed Kale
This Easy Creamed Kale recipe is a comforting and delicious spin on a classic. Kale gets tossed in a creamy sauce made from milk (no cream), melted cheese, and a bit of cream cheese. The combination tastes indulgent, without being too heavy. It might just become everyone's favorite way to eat their greens during the...
Air Fryer Butternut Squash
Air Fryer Butternut Squash is our new favorite veggie side dish. It's healthy, easy to make, and bursting with fall/winter flavors. It's no secret that we love using our air fryer to make veggies even more delicious—like broccoli fries, breakfast potatoes, broccoli tater tots, and even crispy avocado fries! And butternut squash is no exception....
What to Serve with Quiche?
Quiche is a delicious, make-ahead friendly dish to serve for brunch, lunch, or dinner. If you're wondering what to serve with quiche, then you've come to the right place! From brunch pairings, side salads, soups, vegetable sides, and so much more—these are the best sweet and savory recipes to serve with quiche. What is quiche?...
Vegan Meatless Meatballs
These hearty Meatless Meatballs make for a cozy, family-friendly meal. These vegan meatballs are packed with veggies—but everyone will be focused on the delicious flavor! This recipe is from our cookbook, Evergreen Kitchen: Weeknight Vegetarian Dinners for Everyone. The book is loaded with 110+ dinner recipes that everyone at the table will love. We're loving...
Banana Walnut Cake
This delicious and tender Banana Walnut Cake is layered with a silky cream cheese frosting. Ripe bananas make for a moist, perfectly sweet cake. The cake is flavored with cinnamon, brown sugar, and vanilla too. It's begging to be frosted with cream cheese icing, which adds a luscious and tangy finish! This easy, yet impressive,...
Raspberry Mule
This Raspberry Mule is a delicious spin on a Moscow Mule. Fresh raspberries at a juicy, sweet and tart flavor. Then, finish with fresh lime juice, vodka, and fizzy ginger beer. Definitely make these pretty pink cocktails for your next gathering, summer barbecue, or ladies' night! You can scale up this recipe or make it...
Spicy Mango Margarita
Margaritas are a slight obsession of ours—and this Spicy Mango Margarita is no exception! Served icy cold, it's just the right balance of sweet and spicy. And, these refreshing, ridiculously sippable cocktails are always a hit with friends! Mango juice is a quick, easy, and more budget-friendly way to make "fancy" drinks at home. Finish...
Peach Mango Salsa
This sweet and mildly spicy Peach Mango Salsa celebrates the best of summer. Ginger pairs especially well with peaches and mango—so we figured, why not use it in the salsa, instead of raw chili? Turns out, we were onto something. Not only do jalapeno peppers vary in spiciness from pepper to pepper, but using it...
Frozen Mango Margarita (Mangorita)
When temperatures rise, cool off with a Frozen Mango Margarita. These homemade Mangoritas are are fresh, sweet, tangy, and downright irresistible. Made completely in the blender, this summer cocktail takes only 5 minutes to make. These blended margaritas use just 5 ingredients. Orange juice replaces the need for an orange-flavored liqueur, like Triple Sec or...
Are Lentils Gluten Free?
What are lentils? Lentils (Lens Culinaris) are from the legume family. They're called "pulses", because they're an edible seed from a legume plant. Beans, peas, and chickpeas are also pulses (source). Lentils are typically sold dried (uncooked) or canned cans (cooked). The most common types of lentils sold in the US are: red, brown, green,...
Greek Cucumber Salad
This easy Greek Cucumber Salad is loaded with fresh veggies, creamy feta cheese, tangy red onions, and pepperocini! Pepperocini peppers add a bright and zesty flavor to this colorful salad. Chickpeas add a boost of protein, to keep you full. This salad recipe is perfect for quick weeknight lunches or dinners. It's also a very...
Easy Strawberry Jalapeño Margaritas
Sip these juicy and refreshing Strawberry Jalapeño Margaritas this summer! They're the perfect balance of sweet, slightly spicy, and tart. To make these cocktails extra special, we like to rim the glasses with a mix of salt and sugar. This easy recipe comes together in minutes. There's no fancy cocktail tools or equipment needed (not...
Mediterranean Black Lentil Salad with Feta
During the summer months, we really appreciate easy meals that need very little cooking. This Mediterranean Black Lentil Salad with Feta is exactly that. Black lentils get tossed in a simple vinaigrette—then kale, bell peppers, shallots, and feta join the party. This salad tastes fresh, tangy, salty, and refreshing. And it's a good source of...
Spicy Pineapple Margarita
This easy and delicious Spicy Pineapple Margarita is perfect for summer! These sweet and slightly spicy cocktails are always a hit at parties. We've been told they're almost too easy to drink (...in a good way!). If you're hosting a summer gathering—like a picnic or barbecue—you can easily make these jalapeño and pineapple margaritas in...
Best Jalapeño Simple Syrup
Why you'll love this recipe Easy to make: This recipe takes 3 ingredients and just 10 minutes to make. It couldn't be any easier! Restaurant-quality cocktails: Simple syrup is a staple for quality cocktails—but homemade fresh jalapeño-infused simple syrup takes it to another level! The mild heat compliments many cocktails, especially fruit-forward ones. Reliable: Our...
Thai Green Curry Fried Rice
This Thai Green Curry Fried Rice is brimming with colorful veggies, crispy tofu, and fresh herbs like cilantro and basil. This recipe is by no means traditional, but it's definitely a delicious way to prepare fried rice! And, it's super quick and easy to make. We usually keep curry paste in the pantry—and this recipe...
Is Tofu Vegan? What You Need to Know
Tofu is a meatless source of protein. But is tofu vegan? Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about tofu! And, discover the best vegan recipes that you have to try. Tofu ingredients There are 3 key ingredients to making tofu: Water Soybeans: Dried soybeans soak in water, then get crushed and boiled...
Vegan French Toast Casserole
This delicious Vegan French Toast Casserole features bread tossed in a sweet custard, and topped with cinnamon almond crumble. The recipe is eggless, dairy-free, and made without coconut milk or tofu. The thick, silky custard ensures you don't end up with a soggy casserole. It's one of our favorite recipes to serve guests for breakfast...
Jalapeno Ranch Dip with Greek Yogurt
You can never have enough dip. This Jalapeno Ranch Dip with Greek Yogurt is zippy, bright, and full of flavor. It takes 5 minutes to make, is gluten-free, and surprisingly healthy. This recipe yields a thick, luscious, and scoop-able dip. We believe that a dip should be thick and creamy—not at all runny, because then...
Halloumi Couscous Salad with Lemon
This satisfying couscous salad is brimming with colorful veggies, fresh lemon, herbs, chickpeas, and crispy seared halloumi cheese. It's the kind of salad that anyone could get excited about. This Halloumi Couscous Salad is hearty, healthy, and packed with flavor. And, this dish is quick, easy to make, and leftovers make a delicious lunch the...
Creamy Vegetarian Tortellini Soup with Kale
This Creamy Vegetarian Tortellini Soup with Kale is a weeknight winner. It's made with crispy sausage, cheesy tortellini, and lots of fresh colorful veggies. A tiny splash of cream makes the soup extra luscious, without feeling overly heavy. The combination is cozy and satisfying—even non-vegetarians love it! This tortellini soup comes together in 30 minutes...
One Pan Lemon Spinach Orzo with Feta
This One Pan Lemon Spinach Orzo with Feta is one of our favorite vegetarian meals to make when short on time. The orzo is cooked just right, then flavored with fresh lemon, spinach, and crumbled feta cheese. If you want to add extra protein, top it with a soft boiled egg. Garnish with plenty of...