While these vegan, gluten-free shortbread cookies are healthier than your average shortbread, they don’t lack in crispy texture, butteriness, or sweet flavor. Plus, they’re surprisingly easy to make — just 7 ingredients and 1 bowl required. Let us show you how it’s done! Origins of Shortbread Cookies It’s believed that shortbread originated in Scotland and was adapted from a medieval biscuit. Traditionally, it was made with 1 part sugar, 2 parts butter, and 3-4 parts flour....

This is not that kind of mac n cheese. This is unprocessed, wholesome, dairy-free goodness for those of us who still crave a bit of our childhood favorites without all the junk. Don’t be intimidated by vegan mac n cheese. I was a little skeptical at first because my initial attempts at cashew sauces were unsuccessful. But I’ve learned a few tricks here and there (how long to soak, how long to blend, what spices/seasonings to add) and I’m now a HUGE fan....

These waffles scream fall in every way: Cornbread, pumpkin, maple syrup, cinnamon – a little taste of autumn in each bite. Plus, both the ingredients list and time required to prepare them remain minimal – just the way I like it. Oh, and did I mention they’re vegan? I almost left that out. Pumpkin vegan waffles for the win. What I loved most about these waffles – besides the fact that they were moist and tasted exactly how I’d hoped – is that they have a nice crisp that waffles can sometimes lack....

Pumpkin and spice and everything nice rolled into creamy, dreamy 10-ingredient bliss. Let’s do this! This recipe starts with a base of soaked cashews for extra creamy texture. And to avoid any flavor clashes, I went with almond milk and olive oil rather than my first love, coconut milk and coconut oil. This ensures the creaminess is still in tact, but the flavor of the pumpkin really shines through. Other perks?...

❤️ You’ll Love This Vegetable Raita Super quick to make: Here no cooking required. So you’ll just have to chop a few mixed vegetables, mix them with yogurt and spices. Your vegetable raita is ready. Customizable: Add the veggies that you like, skip the ones that you or your family don’t prefer. No specific measurements required: Yes, you can add one veggie more than the rest depending on which one you like most....

Our inspired version features seared zucchini, onion, and bell pepper, and can be modified with what’s seasonally available. The flavor comes in waves from the searing, the spices, the herbs, and fresh lime juice! Just 10 simple ingredients required for this go-to summer meal! Let’s make tacos! We are major taco lovers around here (exhibits A, B, C, D, and more). And while the origin story of tacos is debated, tacos are undoubtedly a staple of Mexican cuisine....

If you’re in need of some holiday meal inspiration, look no further. We’ve got you covered with 104 easy vegan recipes, including everything from appetizers to sides, mains and (obviously) dessert. Let’s feast! Here are 16 Easy Vegan Appetizers to spice up your Thanksgiving menu this year. These simple dishes will help you save time and make the lead up to mealtime absolutely delicious. Don’t get stuck bringing a boring salad to Thanksgiving this year (again)!...

I heard it said recently that fall is an especially invigorating time of year because it feels like a fresh start. Remember returning to a new school year as a kid? When the air got crisp and you were embarking on a new chapter of life? It was terrifying and exciting and wonderful all at the same time. That feeling has been ingrained in me since childhood, and no matter how many years away I get from being in school, I still get swept up in the mysterious wonder that is this time of year....

❤️ About This Panko Crusted Zucchini Chips These air fryer zucchini chips are coated with seasoned flour batter and panko bread crumbs and cooked until perfectly crisp with minimum use of oil. Taste: Savory, delicious and super yummy when served with a dipping sauce like fry sauce. Texture: Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. These are not soggy at all. Easy-to-make: These zucchini chips are made with 3 simple steps....

It is made from besan and potatoes with few spices. While making the dough for potato sev, you need to make sure that dough should not be too soft or sticky. Otherwise it will absorb too much oil and won’t taste good. Since the Diwali is near, I have made this aloo sev. Other than this, I do make mathri, poha chivda, namak paare, chorafali, mathiya etc. I love to eat aloo bhujia sev just because of it’s chatpata (tangy) taste....

This is popular North Indian snack that you get at every chaat stalls. But now a days it is popular in every region of India. You can enjoy them as such with some cilantro chutney or ketchup. Or you can use in chaat recipes like aloo tikki chole or tikki dahi chaat. Or you can make aloo tikki burger using this. Only change you need to make is the size of the tikki as per your burger bun size....

Cabbage is one of our favorite vegetable. You will find it in my fridge all year around. I make this paratha usually during the weekends as a brunch. Apart from this I make the cabbage sabzi or cabbage sambharo at least once a week. There are two methods of making cabbage paratha recipe. The one is I am sharing today where cabbage is added directly into the dough. This is the easy version and prepared quickly....

Just 4 ingredients stand between you and your taco, quesadilla, enchilada, and (mini) burrito dreams coming true! Bonus? They’re vegan, grain-free, and SO versatile. Let us show you how it’s done! What is Cassava Flour? Cassava flour is a naturally gluten-free flour made from a tuberous root grown in tropical regions. Some call the tuber cassava, while others know it as manioc or yuca, among other names. It’s a staple food in many countries located in the tropics....

Chicken Kofta (Ground Chicken Meatballs) A while ago, I shared these Chicken Koftas on Instagram and within days, I got several pictures of remakes in my DMs. I should have known my readers would love them, considering how easy, kid-friendly, and make-able they are. Still, I hesitated to share them on the blog because: Enter your email below and get it sent straight to your inbox. Plus, get recipes & tips every week!...

❤️ You’ll Love This Chipotle Black Beans You might have tried several black bean recipes, but this Chipotle Black Beans Recipe is just right on every level! Whether you’re a fan of Chipotle or just love a good bean dish, this recipe will make you ask for more and more. Taste: They’re so delicious and smoky, they taste exactly like your favorite black beans at Chipotle’s. Texture: The soft, and buttery beans are cooked to perfection, just as you want them to be....

This 1-pot oat and turmeric porridge is perfect for satisfying that craving. This porridge starts with an optional step of the soaking steel cut oats overnight to help improve their digestibility (a step we highly recommend for creamier texture, quicker cook time, and easier-to-digest oats. If you don’t have time to soak, try our Instant Pot Oats method!) The oats are then drained and added to a saucepan where they’re boiled in a blend of water and coconut milk, providing the perfect amount of creaminess....

Have you ever tried it? It’s basically a salad with raw or blanched broccoli, bacon, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, and onion tossed in a sweet mayo-based dressing. While indulgent, it satisfies that salty-sweet flavor I’m often looking for in salads. So I got to work on an easy plant-based version and am super pleased with the results. Let us show you how easy it is to make! This recipe is simple to make, requiring just 20 minutes and 10 ingredients....

Nonetheless, my love affair with chai began and it really never stopped. Chai-infused things are just lovely. And moving into spring I’m already getting into ice cream mode. Not dairy ice cream, vegan ice cream! My body can’t handle the cream and whole milk versions anymore (waaaaaaaa). But thankfully cashews and coconut milk save the day! What is Masala Chai? Masala chai is a creamy, spiced tea that’s most popular in India but is increasingly enjoyed around the world....

This casserole is also surprisingly quick and easy and requires just 9 ingredients, friends. Let us show you how it’s done! If you’re thinking a vegan casserole couldn’t possibly have all the creamy, hearty comfort of the classic dish, think again! Shredded tofu is the satisfying, protein-packed ingredient that hides away between layers of flavor. And where do those flavors come from, you ask? Sautéed bell pepper and onion provide a naturally sweet base while green chiles add spiciness, chili powder brings the smokiness, and sea salt enhances it all....

Rich, savory tomato sauce pairs with vegan cashew cream and noodles for the most comforting bowl of goodness. Just 10 ingredients and 30 minutes required for this weeknight-friendly main or side. Let’s make pasta! Recipe Inspiration: Penne alla Vodka This vegan pink pasta was inspired by Female Foodie’s recipe, which was inspired by an Italian restaurant in Newport Beach, California. It’s similar to an Italian-American dish called penne alla vodka made with penne noodles coated in a creamy, tomatoey sauce with vodka added to prevent separation of the cream and tomatoes....