We are big quiche fans! Quiche is can be made in advance, served right at the table—AND it can be eaten for brunch, lunch, or dinner. It's hard to think of another dish that's as flexible and crowd-pleasing as quiche. And, this Butternut Squash Quiche with caramelized onions and cheese is one of our favorites....
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Easy Whole Wheat Quiche Crust
Flour choice is often an overlooked part of the baking process. While regular all-purpose flour is the default for most recipes, using alternative flours (like whole wheat, teff, oat) can create more interesting flavors. For example, whole wheat flour adds a depth and nuttiness which tastes delicious for things like a savory quiche. Now it...
Curried Pumpkin and Lentil Soup (Vegan)
Soup season is in full swing and we’ve been making this Curried Pumpkin & Lentil Soup more often than we can count. Not only is this soup luscious beyond belief, but it also packs a punch of flavour without needing hours bubbling away at the stove. Roasted veggies, caramelized pumpkin, protein-rich red lentils, a hint...
Skillet Pan Spanakopita (Spinach Pie)
Spanakopita (also known as spinach pie), features a yummy spinach and feta filling nestled in layers of crispy phyllo dough. In our opinion, it also happens to be one of the best ways to eat your greens. Because who can resist anything that’s wrapped in a flaky, golden brown crust?! This version uses a...
Mediterranean Tortellini with Pesto
When it comes to quick and easy weeknight dinners, pasta is pretty hard to beat. Noodles cook in a handful of minutes, there’s a million-and-one flavor combinations to try, and perhaps best of all: everyone loves pasta. On especially rushed nights, it might be tempting to combine that half-opened box of noodles with the jar...
How to Take Care of Cast Iron
Now that you’ve properly seasoned your cast iron pan, now all you need to do is maintain it. We break down the essential steps you should follow to take good care of your cast iron pan. Maintaining your cast iron isn’t nearly as hard as some make it out to be. You’ve got your pan...
How to Season a Cast Iron Pan
If you read our earlier post on the Pros & Cons of Cast Iron Pans, you’ll know how important seasoning is for a cast iron pan. While “seasoning” might sound hard and scary, it’s really not as finicky as many make it out to be. What is cast iron “seasoning”? Seasoning is the act of...
Pros and Cons of Cast Iron Pans
A cast iron pan is an iconic piece of kitchen cookware. But like all materials, it has its strengths - and also its weaknesses. Keep reading to get the inside info on the pros & cons of cast iron pans. The benefits of cast iron A cast iron pan is a workhorse in the...
Parsnip Shoestring Fries
Salty cravings are a fact of life. Potato chips, french fries, popcorn: we love them all. But when the hankering hits, our go-to treat is a plate full of piping hot fries. But today we’re not here to talk about the merits of the classic potato french-fry. Because that’s not news to anyone. Today we...
Easy Vegan Dijon Aioli
Let’s face it: most foods are better with sauce. The world of sauces and condiments is a thrilling place these days. The choice is almost overwhelming. But more often than not, a creamy aioli our go-to when we’re feeling like a treat. It’s delicious, luscious and pairs with almost anything. And this Easy Vegan Dijon...
Veggie Bean Soup with Roasted Lemon
During this time of year, all we think about is cozying up with a big bowl of soup for dinner. Soup is one of those near effortless meals that’s flexible enough to work with whatever ingredients you have on hand. It warms you up, and it makes for a delicious lunch the next day. This...
Vegan Smashed Chickpea Sandwich
We've seen a lot of sad veggie sandwiches out there...but this Vegan Smashed Chickpea Sandwich is truly delicious. We've been making it for years and still love it as much as day one. This sandwich is bursting with flavor from fresh lemon, dill, and other herbs. And, it's creamy, crunchy, and high in protein. Give...
Everything Bagel Popcorn Seasoning
I’ve been obsessed with popcorn for as long as I can remember. I was that girl who’d buy movie theatre popcorn without even going in to see the movie. When I was stuck late working at the office, I’d often break into my stash of microwave popcorn bags hidden under my desk. And the night...
Oven Baked Falafel
Whenever we see falafel on the menu, our heart skips a beat. It makes us think of the herb-packed falafel pitas we feasted on in Greece, the mountains of falafel they serve up at our favorite Lebanese restaurant, and frankly, just how good it’ll taste when dunked in tzatziki. For non-meat-eating folks like us, these...
Quick Pickled Red Cabbage
Quick-pickled condiments are a surefire way to jazz up any meal. Whether it be the classic dill pickle, quick-pickled onions, or even spicy peppers, these go-to condiments often seem like a no brainer to pull from the fridge. But have you had pickled red cabbage?? She’s a thing of beauty. Pickled red cabbage adds a...
Vegan Chocolate Peppermint Tart
Mint and chocolate is a combination we love year ‘round, but during the holidays, it really hits the spot. Particularly when you score it in the form of an almost no-bake, 9 ingredient dessert that impresses the heck out of your guests. And that’s before they even learn it’s gluten-free and dairy-free. At this time...
Vegan Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies with Walnuts
These one bowl Vegan Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies have everything you could want: crisp edges, soft centers, dark chocolate and walnuts in every bite. Oats form the base of these cookies, making them super tender, flavorful, and low on gluten. Creamy peanut butter eliminates the need for actual butter—and gives these cookies nutty goodness in...
Festive Kale Salad with Roasted Squash
As the holiday season draws near, we’re looking forward to the influx of dinners spent with family and friends. Between Thanksgiving and Christmas - and all the other holidays at this time of year - there’s always a good excuse to get together, crack open a bottle of wine, and spend the evening in good...
Vegan Chocolate Caramel Bars (Carmelitas)
I still remember the day I first discovered Carmelitas. It was a dreary Saturday, and to avoid the rain, I was wandering the mall while on my lunch break. My high-school self must have been looking for something to make me forget about the boring sandwich in my bag...so naturally I ended up with my...
Vegetarian Lentil Nicoise Salad
Some say that baking your own wedding cake is ambitious. But how about cooking the entire meal, from start to finish? That’s what Anguel and I asked when we first started planning our wedding. And we were promptly told that was the most insane idea we’ve ever had. You know what? It totally was, but...
Pea and Pesto Spinach Salad
We love this Pea and Pesto Spinach Salad so much that we served it at our own wedding! It's so simple to make, but ridiculously good. This salad is made by tossing tender baby spinach with fresh pesto sauce. Then it's mixed with peas, toasted pine nuts, and freshly grated Parmesan. It's a reminder that...
BBQ Pulled Mushroom Sandwiches
There’s a craft brewery in our neighborhood that has surprisingly good food. And by good, I mean amazing. In fact, Anguel & I might like their food even more than their beers...and as I write this, I realize that might be faux pas to admit out loud, but just being honest. One of our favorite...
2-Ingredient Chipotle Mayo
Chipotle mayo is the cool kid on the block when it comes to sauces, and we think it’s totally deserved. Besides being the best partner-in-crime for crispy sweet potato fries, it also happens to make one of the best spreads/sauces in epic veggie burgers (like this one). Want to jazz up a boring sandwich? Want...
Mason Jar Cold Brew Coffee
There’s something so hard to resist about iced coffee. The clinking of ice cubes, the condensation that forms as the warm air touches the cool glass, or the slow drip of that rogue water droplet sliding down the side of the bottle. All this while you’re likely mopping sweat from your brow, in the stifling...
Roasted Veggie Sandwiches with Peri Peri
Hands up if you’ve had a sad veggie sandwich before. We sure have. While sandwich shops seem to be brimming with meat options galore, the vegetable side of the sandwich board usually comes up short. Cucumber slices and sprouts? Cute, but that doesn’t exactly get us excited. Give us a big, epic, juicy veggie sandwich...
Easy Peri Peri Sauce
The first time we tried peri peri sauce was at Nando’s, a restaurant chain known for their grilled chicken. While our chicken eating days our behind us, our love for peri peri sauce is definitely not. Peri peri sauce is a versatile sauce loaded with so much more flavor than just straight spice: it’s tangy,...
Best Peanut Butter Coconut Balls
These Peanut Butter Coconut Balls are sweet, salty, and satisfying. Energizing snacks are the unsung heroes of the work week. They're perfect for in between meals, curing the "hangry", or giving you an energy boost before a workout. So, do yourself a favor and prep a batch—your future self will thank you! The inspiration for...
Chipotle Black Bean Burgers
Barbecue season is in full swing over here, and luckily our friends love patio dinners just as much as we do. When we’re hosting, the drinks are always the easy part: ice cold beer and a good wine for sipping. But because barbecue is almost always associated with meat, the meal itself can feel like...
Vegan Strawberry Shortcake in a Jar
Strawberry Shortcake in a Jar is a yummy, crowd-pleasing dessert for spring and summer. It features a sweet vanilla cake that's layered with fresh strawberries and fluffy whipped cream. We also like to add a spoonful of strawberry jam in there too, so this dessert is truly bursting with strawberry flavor! This recipe is vegan...
Easy Nut Pulp Granola
When it comes to effortless weekday breakfasts, granola tops the list. You can basically roll out of bed, pour some granola into a bowl, and be off to the races in seconds flat. And when you love sleep (like we do), that’s often exactly what you need in the morning. While store-bought granola works in...
Harissa Spiced Cauliflower Steaks
Working side-by-side with your loved one can make it difficult to know when the work day ends... and the rest of your evening begins. Anguel & I have spent way to many of our recent dinners talking about work. It’s stuff we get excited about, but yikes, sometimes we need to chill. So, we’re trying...
Easy Gluten Free Fudge Brownies
We’re lucky to live a block away from one of the best known bakeries in the city. It’s a tempting stop on our way home from weekend errands; but no matter how many times we visit, I still get overwhelmed each and every time I walk in the door. There are baked goods heaped on...
Best Vegan Yogurt (Part 2: Flavored)
If vegan/dairy-free yogurts are your jam - and you’re a sucker for the flavored kind - then we have your back. After doing a head-to-head taste test on a number of plain yogurts (here), we suspected that flavored yogurts would be a whole other ball game. And we were right. A lot of yogurt reviews...
Best Vegan Yogurt (Part 1: Plain)
Let’s face it: the yogurt aisle is brimming with possibilities. And (thankfully), there’s now more dairy-free varieties than ever before: soy-based, coconut-based, almond-based, you name it. There's a lot of choice. While we wish we could say they were all amazing, the truth is they’re not. Finding a delicious brand of vegan yogurt can involve...
Creamy Vegan Ramen
For years ramen has topped our list food we miss most since ditching meat. Finding a good ramen joint can feel like tracking down a needle in a haystack. But finding one that serves plant-based broth? Ha. Cue the waterworks. So as I’m sure you already suspect, we’re here to tell you that homemade is...
Homemade Chili Garlic Oil
At home, we’re no strangers to spice. At any point in time you’d be able to find at least two kinds of hot sauce in our fridge. And if I told you where to look, then you’d also find the third bottle we usually have stashed away in the pantry. You know, as back-up. However,...
Vegan Gyros (Seitan)
These Greek-inspired Vegan Gyros with seitan are craveable and satisfying. They're made with fluffy pita, creamy tzatziki, and smoky vegan gyro meat. The seitan gyros meat is easy to make, loaded with protein, and make-ahead friendly. If you've never had seitan before, you're in for a treat! Seitan is a vegan meat substitute that's flavorful,...
Curry Lentil Salad
Every time I eat lentils, I remind myself that I should be eating them way more often. Not only are they chock full of nutrients, like iron, B-vitamins and plant-based protein; but they’re delicious, cheap, and cook up quite quickly. While we always seem to have lentils at home, they’re often overlooked in favor of seemingly...
Portobello Mushroom Tacos
We love cooking vegan Portobello Mushroom Tacos for friends and family. They're easy to make, fun to eat, and the smoky mushroom filling is a crowd-pleaser. Portobello mushrooms add a satisfying "meaty" texture. So, even meat-eaters can fall in love with these tacos too. Serve these smoky mushroom tacos with your favorite toppings, like pickled...
Quick Pickled Onions (No Cook)
You should always have a jar of these Quick Pickled Onions and Jalapenos in the fridge! They keep for weeks. And, they're an easy way to add flavor to any meal. We love using pickled onions on avocado tacos, mushroom tacos, black bean burgers, veggie chili, and pretty much anything else. The brine tempers the...