This method of frying the tofu is super easy and really, REALLY yummy. Paired with a simple and scrumptious 10-minute fried rice (yep… 10 minutes!!!), this meal is hearty, delicious, easy to make, and really healthy. The biggest key to cooking tofu properly: dry it out. Simply slice the tofu into the sizes you want to cook, and lay it out flat on a paper towel. Sprinkle with salt and cover with another paper towel, and let sit for about 10 minutes- the salt and towels will draw out much of the moisture, making it easier to brown....

I have not had a cold since I went vegan (three and a half years ago)…until now. I started feeling a bit funny on Tuesday and I’ve been sneezing and sniffling ever since. I am gutted as I’ve only just got back into running and now I have had to stop again. Oh well, there is not much I can now do apart from not getting in the way of my body trying to recover....

I got a bit bored of the staple winter breakfasts that I alternate between – porridge or cinnamon bagels – and decided to shake things up a bit and make a super seedy and slightly sweet loaf of bread instead. I’m rather pleased with the end result and thought you might appreciate the recipe. It’s studded with a selection of oh-so-good-for-you (especially for your hormones) seeds, some nuts and a small amount of cranberries....

This post contains helpful tips and tricks! If you’re in a rush, please use the “Jump to Recipe” above! Notes and Variations Choice of gouda. Look, I’ve tested this recipe with regular and smoked gouda cheese. Both work great, and it’s REALLY a matter of preference which one you use! If you want a more smokey flavor and can find smoked gouda easily in your grocery store, go with that....

Family Friendly! Plan your next vegetarian gathering meal with this delicious and comforting recipe! Enjoy with Gujarati Tindora Recipe for Athanu, chaas, and an Indian Salad Recipe with Greens What is kichdi? A combination of rice, lentils, vegetables, and spices! Vaghareli Kichdi is the ultimate Gujarati comfort food which is best described as vegetable porridge. While most barbecue on holidays like Memorial Day, 4th of July, and summer gatherings, we made large pots of Gujrati Vaghareli Kichdi....

How to dry dill seed In order to dry dill seeds, you’ll want to lightly tie up fresh dill, and then hang them upside down, with a paper bag over them. Lightly tying them up with space in between can ensure there’s air circulation. Then, as the dill leaves dry - the paper bag will catch the dill seeds. How to dry fresh dill There are four simple ways of drying fresh dill: it can be air dried (so you can catch both the dill leaves and the seed!...

Ingredients for Homemade Croutons Cubed BreadOlive OilSalt and PepperOptional: Other seasonings of choice, like garlic powder, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, etc. How to make Homemade Croutons What to use croutons for Other homemade pantry ingredient recipes Did you know commenting and rating recipes is one of the best ways you can support your favorite food bloggers? If you made this recipe or have a question, please click the stars below to comment and Rate this Recipe and/or share photos on social media using the hashtag #bowlofdelicious or tagging @bowlofdelicious!...

My life has changed drastically since buying a pressure cooker. I’m constantly amazed by how quickly it cooks ingredients with traditionally long cooking times. This recipe for Instant Pot Chili is made with dry kidney beans, but only takes 15 minutes of actual cooking time! It’s packed with warm and velvety flavors from a mixture of awesome spices, including cocoa powder (trust me, it works). Since the bulk is made from dry beans, it’s super inexpensive to make and much healthier than a majority meat chili....

With surprisingly few ingredients for the depth of flavor achieved in this Irish Lamb Stew, you’ll want to keep your kitchen stocked to make this all winter long. It takes a bit of time to cook, as do all stews with a tougher cut of meat, but it’s incredibly hands-off and easy to make. Irish lamb stew is the perfect thing to keep simmering on your stovetop in a Dutch oven if you’re home on a snow day or working from home on a cold, dreary day....

This post contains helpful tips and tricks! If you’re in a rush, please use the “Jump to Recipe” above! 💭 Why microwave rice? No need for any special equipment - If you don’t have a rice cooker at home and don’t want to cook rice on your stovetop, the microwave method is the easiest way to cook rice. Make perfect rice - This easy microwave rice recipe will give you the perfect results every time....

This Chicken Pad See Ew is the recipe to have in your bank of “I have to cook but can’t be bothered” recipes. I have a method of cooking the noodles that is foolproof and means you don’t need to “panic cook”, worrying that they are going to go soggy. Ready in less than 20 minutes with minimal effort and cleanup required, this is a recipe you will want to make again and again!...

This post contains helpful tips and tricks! If you’re in a rush, please use the “Jump to Recipe” above! Be gentle when folding the pudding and pumpkin puree into the whipped topping to keep the dip light and fluffy. Over-mixing can deflate the airiness. Let the dip sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld. It’s tempting to eat it right away, but a little patience pays off!...

Red lentils are a miracle of the dried legume family. Why? They only take 20 minutes to fully cook, with NO SOAKING NEEDED! But they’re just as cheap and nutritious – high in protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals – as any of their more needy cousins. Buy any other dried legume and you’re looking at hours of soaking and a lengthy cooking time. Which is easy if you plan ahead, or use a slow cooker or pressure cooker, but if you want dinner in a half hour?...

Oh, beets. How I love you. I think my generation grew up with an engrained hatred of beets (thanks to one of our favorite childhood cartoons, Doug). But when I tried them for the first time, I immediately fell in love. To me, they taste like candy. Sweet, buttery, and earthy, with the most unique texture and the most gorgeous color in the world. And they are SO healthy! They’re full of antioxidants, they’re anti-inflammatory, and they help with detoxifying....

Eggplant parmesan is the ultimate vegetarian comfort food. Traditionally, eggplant is breaded and fried, then layered in a baking dish with sauce and cheese. This stacked version of eggplant parmesan is SO much easier, not to mention lighter and healthier, too! In this version, eggplant slices are roasted in the oven, then stacked with marinara sauce, fresh mozzarella, grated parmesan, and fresh basil. It’s baked for a few minutes until the cheese is melted to perfection....

I learned this trick from my old roommate from when I lived in New Orleans. It’s made from the scraps of vegetables from meals past, kept in your freezer until you are ready to use them. Chances are, when you cook with fresh produce, you are left with scraps that end up in the trash (or if you are a better citizen of the earth than I am, your compost pile....

Variations & Substitutions Spaghetti squash. Use a medium-sized spaghetti squash to get the perfect portion needed for this recipe. Properly cut it in half then cook spaghetti squash halves in the microwave before shredding it into strands. White button mushrooms. You can use cremini, portobello, or shiitake mushrooms as a substitute. Fresh spinach. If you don’t have fresh spinach, you can use other leafy greens like kale, Swiss chard, or collard greens....

We don’t make pizza at home very often as we are lucky to have a very good pizzeria not too far away. In summer, another amazing pizza place with heaps of vegan pizzas opens even closer to us, so going out for pizza is something we tend to do to relax, to get away from cooking and enjoy properly made pizza made by someone who makes pizza for a living…...

This post contains helpful tips and tricks! If you’re in a rush, please use the “Jump to Recipe” above! 💭 Why you’ll love this recipe Unbelievable springtime flavors: There’s peas, there’s shallots, there’s oyster mushrooms, so this pasta embodies all these delicious, fresh springtime flavorsVegan, ready in 30 minutes: With some sleuthing and sequencing, you can build some pretty complex flavors with vegan ingredients in just 30 minutes! I have included instructions for roasting your oyster mushrooms in both the oven and the air fryer!...

If you need me, I’ll just be eating this Strawberry Bruschetta by the spoonful all summer long. This is such a refreshing, unique, and delicious recipe! When my local farm had their first batch of ripe strawberries, I knew I had to make something special with them. I love the balance of flavors in this Strawberry Bruschetta. The chopped tomatoes, as well as a teeny tiny bit of fresh garlic, help add savoriness to help balance the sweetness of the strawberries....