Wondering what are the best substitutes for maple syrup? Well, we have the answers! We taste tested 17 maple syrup alternatives—and then ranked them from best to worst. Maple syrup is a delicious all-natural sweetener that tastes a bit like vanilla and caramel. While it's hard to beat real maple syrup, we tested a 17...
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Homemade Maple Syrup Alternative
This Homemade Maple Syrup Alternative is a yummy and cheap swap for real maple syrup. The recipe takes just 3 ingredients and 5 minutes to make. And, it's better for you than most store-bought syrups. As a Canadian, I've grown up enjoying maple syrup my whole life. There's truly no comparison to real maple syrup....
25 Best Summer Salads
Don't miss out on these sensational summer salads! Light, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, they're perfect for your next summer gathering. Great for potlucks, picnics, backyard barbecues, meal-prepped lunches, and light dinners. These 25 best summer salads are anything but boring. So, they'll satisfy all your salad cravings this season. Top Crowd Pleasing Salads These...
Easy Hibiscus Lemonade
During spring and summer, we always have a pitcher of Hibiscus Lemonade in the fridge. It looks and tastes like a fancy coffee shop drink, except you can make it at home for a fraction of the price! And, it's caffeine-free so it's kid friendly too. This refreshing pink lemonade is delicious as is. But...
Best Air Fryer Peppers
We make this Air Fryer Peppers recipe at least once a week for our family. You only need olive oil and garlic to elevate bell peppers to sweet, roasted perfection. And the air fryer makes it so easy! The air fryer roasts bell peppers in a fraction of the time, because it heats up much...
Best Single Serve Oatmeal Cookie
This Single Serve Oatmeal Cookie is the best. It's soft, chewy, and has delicious cinnamon flavor speckled throughout. Also, it's not overly sweet like a lot of oatmeal cookies out there (especially if you add raisins or chocolate)! Sometimes you don't have the time or ingredients for a big batch of cookies. And, sometimes you're...
Best Air Fryer Tomatoes
These roasted Air Fryer Tomatoes are sweet, juicy, and tossed in garlic-infused olive oil. Blistered tomatoes are the perfect reminder to keep things simple. They're incredibly delicious and so easy to make! Want more air fryer side dish recipes? Check out: Air Fryer Shishito Peppers, Air Fryer Cabbage Wedges, and Air Fryer Broccolini. Why you'll...
Air Fryer Shishito Peppers
These Air Fryer Shishito Peppers are so good...before you know it, you've eaten them all! They're savory, salty, and ridiculously fast to make. Blistered shishito peppers are often found on restaurant menus. But they're so easy to make at home for a fraction of the cost. And, you can make them healthier by using less...
Easy Air Fryer Donut Holes (2 ways)
These easy Air Fryer Donut Holes with cinnamon sugar are the perfect sweet treat. They use store-bought biscuit dough. So, they're fast to make—just 15 minutes! And you have the option of making jelly-filled donut holes too. We've made this recipe many times to ensure it's perfect. We tested different types of dough (spoiler alert:...
Mango Berry Smoothie (3 ingredients!)
This delicious Mango Berry Smoothie couldn't be simpler! Since there's just 3 ingredients, it's really fast to make—even compared to other smoothies. So, it's perfect for quick breakfasts or healthy snacks for the whole family. For more easy smoothie recipes, check out our Pineapple Blueberry Smoothie, Blueberry Raspberry Smoothie, and Pineapple Mint Smoothie. Why you'll...
Best Mango Protein Smoothie
If you want the best Mango Protein Smoothie that doesn't only taste like protein, then this recipe is for you. It's creamy, dreamy, and packed with refreshing fruit flavor. Enjoy this easy protein smoothie for breakfast, after a workout, or anytime you want a healthy snack that'll keep you feeling full! And, if you love...
Easy Mango Kiwi Smoothie
This easy Mango Kiwi Smoothie is our new obsession. It's juicy, refreshing, and bursting with vitamin C. And, simple to make. It's like a tropical vacation in a glass! Make this 3 minute smoothie for breakfast, snack, or lunch side. For more healthy smoothie recipes, check out our: Blueberry Raspberry Smoothie, Pineapple Blueberry Smoothie, and...
Best Blueberry Raspberry Smoothie
Everyone loves this Blueberry Raspberry Smoothie. It has classic ingredients you'd expect in a berry smoothie. But we've added a few ingredients to make this smoothie stand out from the crowd. Turns out, it doesn't take much! Blueberries and raspberries make the perfect balance of sweet and tart, while banana makes this smoothie creamy. Our...
Pineapple Blueberry Smoothie
This tropical Pineapple Blueberry Smoothie is summer in a glass. It's the perfect snack (or breakfast) when you're craving something sweet. And because it uses frozen fruit, you can enjoy this smoothie anytime of the year! Why you'll love this recipe Ingredients (and substitutes) You only need 4 ingredients to make this easy fruit smoothie:...
Mushroom Miso Pasta (Without Cream)
We crave this creamy Mushroom Miso Pasta. It's loaded with umami— thanks to mushrooms, butter, miso, and cheese. It doesn't use cream. And it's surprisingly easy to make. Over the years we've made many crowd-pleasing mushroom pastas. Our One Pot Mushroom Stroganoff is reader favorite on the blog. And, we published two mushroom pasta recipes...
Butter Bean Salad with Feta
This Butter Bean Salad with Feta delivers on both looks and flavor. It's studded with pickled red onions, refreshing cucumber, and creamy feta cheese. The combination is bright and satisfying. It's hard to believe it all comes together in a 10 ingredient recipe! We wouldn't hesitate to make this pretty bean salad for entertaining. But...
Easy Sumac Dressing
This Sumac Dressing makes salads craveable. It packs flavor into our go-to Butter Bean Salad. It perks up a simple mixed green salad to pair with falafel, vegan tzatziki, pickled red cabbage, and pita. And, it pairs well with Fattoush Salad (a classic combo). There's no shortage of ways to use this dressing...and they're all...
Nutella Puff Pastry Palmiers
If you want an impressive dessert with minimal effort, make these Nutella Puff Pastry Palmiers. They combine buttery puff pastry and Nutella. And best of all...you only need 4 ingredients! These puff pastry cookies get baked at a high temperature. So they bake quickly. And, the sugar caramelizes into a crisp and lacy coating. These...
Smoky Stewed Beans
A pot of Smoky Stewed Beans is a gift that keeps on giving. They're so tasty that you'll probably eat them plain. But black beans also add flavor and protein to almost any meal. Serve them with rice bowls, quesadillas, stuffed sweet potatoes, nachos, salads, soups, and so much more! Home-cooked beans are delicious, healthy,...
Easy Green Chili Soup (Vegan)
This Green Chili Soup with rice and beans is one of our go-to weeknight dinners. It's easy to make, ready in 30 minutes, and doesn't make a mess of the kitchen. Leftovers keep well for healthy meal prep too. In other words, this cozy soup does it all! This flavor-packed salsa verde soup also happens...
Infused Orange Honey
This Infused Orange Honey recipe has a mild citrus flavor that's so versatile. Spoon it over baked goods, tea, or yogurt. Or drizzle it over savory dishes—like Whipped Ricotta Dip, Roasted Beets & Labneh, and Seared Halloumi. Either way, you can't go wrong! Infused honey also makes a thoughtful homemade gift. You could even pair...
Infused Lavender Honey
This Infused Lavender Honey recipe is so simple to make. Yet the flavor is anything but! Lavender gives a light floral flavor to the sweet honey. It's delicious with tea, scones, fruit salad, yogurt, and so much more. Check out our post on Simple Infused Honey for other flavored honey recipes. They make great homemade...
Best Air Fryer Croutons
Once you try these Air Fryer Croutons, you'll never go back to store-bought again. These homemade croutons are deeply seasoned with olive oil, garlic, and onion. They're way better than the overly salty and hard croutons from packages. And, the air fryer crisps them up in minutes! Homemade croutons make a delicious topping for soup—especially...
Easiest Frozen Pea Soup
This Frozen Pea Soup makes a quick and easy weeknight dinner. It's healthy, veggie-packed, and can be made at any time of year. Frozen peas make for a fresh and light tasting soup. It's a very different vibe than split pea soup—but in the most refreshing way possible. It's no secret that we love frozen...
Easy Pesto Dressing
This Pesto Dressing is so delicious you'll want to use it on everything. It's bursting with flavor from fresh basil, pine nuts, cheese, and lemon. No store- bought pesto comes close! And, even better, it takes only 5 minutes to make. We use this easy pesto dressing in many recipes, including Pea Pesto Spinach Salad,...
Peppery Pumpkin Orzo
This Peppery Pumpkin Orzo is the perfect fall lunch or dinner. It's inspired by cacio e pepe, so it has lots of freshly cracked black pepper and Parmesan cheese. Then, we bring in the best of fall/winter by stirring in roasted pumpkin (or butternut squash). The result is a silky, cozy, spoonable orzo that totally...
Vegan Shawarma
Vegan Shawarma proves that plant-based doesn't mean missing out. Instead of roasted meat, this recipe features a smoky jackfruit filling. It's a delicious spin on a classic shawarma—and much faster to make! Serve with a creamy garlic shawarma sauce (or vegan tzatziki), soft pita, and your favorite veggies. We love using canned jackfruit as a...
Shawarma Sauce (Tahini Yogurt Sauce)
This Shawarma Sauce is a delicious white garlic sauce that you'll want to spoon on everything. It's made with yogurt, fresh garlic, tahini, and lemon juice. The combination is creamy, delicious, and packed with flavor. This tahini yogurt sauce takes only 3 minutes to make. So, it's easy to make ahead for weekday meals. This...
Crispy Smashed Fingerling Potatoes
Crispy potatoes might be the most perfect food. And these Crispy Smashed Fingerling Potatoes are definitely up there! It's hard to resist buttery, garlicky potatoes with crispy golden-brown edges. Our only complaint is that you can never make enough of them! They always get eaten straight from the pan. These smashed potatoes make a delicious...
Best Red Chimichurri Sauce
This Red Chimichurri Sauce (Chimichurri Rojo) is delicious on almost everything! It's bursting with flavor from fresh herbs, vinegar, smoked paprika, and roasted red peppers. And, it couldn't be easier to make. Chimichurri is an Argentinian sauce that's traditionally served with meat. But, it's also great on sandwiches, roasted veggies, or as a dressing (for...
Easy Vegan Zucchini Muffins
These tender and moist Vegan Zucchini Muffins can be made with chocolate or walnuts. This recipe is quick to make. And, best of all, it doesn't call for specialty vegan ingredients (like plant-based butter or egg substitutes). In fact, we've never had anyone guess they're vegan or eggless! When our summer garden is overflowing with...
Strawberry Rhubarb Compote
Strawberries, rhubarb, and vanilla are a delicious combo. So, you'll never regret having a batch of this Strawberry Rhubarb Compote on hand. It's simple to make and can be added to just about anything! In the spring and summer, we love to keep a resealable jar of fruit compote in the fridge. It can be...
What to Serve with Quesadillas?
Quesadillas make a delicious and fast family-friendly meal or snack. While quesadillas can be eaten on their own, they're even better served with sides! Make a delicious quesadilla meal by adding an easy sauce, dip, side, or Mexican-inspired drink. Here are 22 easy and delicious dishes to serve with quesadillas. What are quesadillas? A quesadilla...
Best Cheese Quesadilla
We bet you haven't had a Cheese Quesadilla like this before! Soft flour tortillas get filled cheese—and cooked until the cheese is melted in the middle and crispy on the edges. A thin layer of hot sauce adds flavor and a mild heat. And, the tang balances out the richness of the cheese. It's a...
Creamy Greek Yogurt Buffalo Sauce
This Greek Yogurt Buffalo Sauce makes a delicious and healthy dip. Most creamy dips call for sour cream or cream cheese (or both!). But, this recipe uses thick Greek yogurt as a lighter alternative. The contrast of creamy yogurt and zesty hot sauce is a match made in heaven. The result is a crowd-pleasing sauce...
Best Tamari Substitute: 12 Alternatives Ranked
What's the best tamari substitute? We taste tested 12 substitutes to find the best tamari alternatives—and ranked them from worst to best! And, included exact substitution ratios for the top tamari alternatives. Tamari is a versatile sauce that adds salty and savory flavor to food. It's sold near the soy sauce or Asian condiments section...
Grapefruit Paloma Cocktail
In the summer, nothing is more refreshing than a Grapefruit Paloma. They're fruity, tart, and perfectly sweet. A combination grapefruit soda and freshly squeezed grapefruit is the key. Grapefruit juice gives the cocktail fresh and bright flavor. And, grapefruit soda makes the drink fizzy and sweet—without the need for simple syrup. If you're entertaining, these...
Easy Tuscan Bean Salad
This easy Tuscan Bean Salad is a low-effort, high-reward recipe. Fresh lemon, herbs, and crisp veggies make canned beans feel special. The combination is bursting with flavor. And, this healthy salad is so simple and fast to make! We're a bit obsessed with white beans—as you can see from our recipes like Brothy Oven Baked...
Brown Sugar Simple Syrup
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...
Kitchen Renovation Reveal
We’ve been fixing up our home for the past few years. It's been a slow journey because we've been doing a lot of the work ourselves. But, we're thrilled with how the kitchen renovation turned out! Since our home kitchen often doubles as our “office”, we put a lot of thought into designing something functional...