published Aug 02, 2024 While on a trip to Turkey we tried to have the delicious and aromatic Turkish Döner Kebabs wherever we went. Istanbul, Canakkale, Izmir and Adana all delivered amazing street food lunches and great memories. That rotisserie of seasoned meat slowly rotating in the kebab shop’s window is like the Siren’s call… and with this döner kebab recipe, you can indulge in those cravings any time! We don’t usually think of ground meat when we think of marinades, but marinating ground meat makes it even more tender, infuses it with flavor, and lets it soak up moisture....

A homemade burger without meat is not as complicated as you might think. Many ingredients are suitable as a meat substitute, for example, mushrooms or jackfruit. Seitan (wheat gluten) is also a popular meat alternative, but since it’s not gluten-free, it’s a no-go for people with celiac disease. In my opinion, it’s actually healthier to use beans. And you can decide for yourself whether you want to use black beans or another type of bean....

Flavorful Vegan Butter Chicken First, don’t worry! My pet chicken “Erna” is doing great! This is a vegan version of my favorite comfort meal called “butter chicken”. It’s packed with so much flavor and reminds me of the good old times. My mom used to make a non-vegan version when I was little and even though I absolutely do NOT miss meat now, I missed the flavor of this curry....

Why You’ll Love This Healthy Macaroni Salad I love a simple, satisfying pasta salad … even more so when giving classic dishes a healthier, vegan twist– like this vegan macaroni salad which I created for my new cookbook Simple and Delicious Vegan, It’s the ultimate crowd-pleasing summer salad, made with al dente pasta, heaps of fresh veggies, and a creamy, tangy, vibrant sauce, now free from mayonnaise. Instead, this low-fat, dairy-free macaroni salad uses blended white beans and nut/seed butter for a surprisingly rich, creamy sauce that packs a fiber and protein punch....

Satisfying One Pot Vegan Potato Leek Soup With winter practically here, I find myself often turning to the three C’s of winter meals: creamy, cozy, and comforting. Along with options like lentil dahl, and vegan lasagna soup, this vegan potato leek soup recipe is all three, PLUS it’s belly-warming, hearty, satisfying, and simple to make. Combining a dozen simple and inexpensive ingredients, this leek and potato soup recipe is surprisingly loaded with flavor, with the subtle sweetness of mellow leeks helping create a well-rounded flavor....

Comforting Vegan Lentil Shepherd’s Pie This time of year is perfect for digging into big portions of pure comfort food like creamy lasagna soup, mac and cheese, vegan meatballs and gravy, and this vegan shepherd’s pie (also called vegan cottage pie/gardener’s pie)! Whereas regular shepherd’s pie relies on a meaty lamb filling, this lentil shepherd’s pie is 100% meat-free and vegan, replacing meat with lentils, but still packed with all the same wholesome comfort and satisfaction as the original!...

published Sep 20, 2024 If you’ve ever had the pleasure of enjoying a traditional Vietnamese meal, you’ll recognize these colorful pickled carrots and daikon in an instant! I had these numerous times on my recent trip to Hanoi and Saigon (known as Ho Chi Minh). Each restaurant and food stand/cart had them available. Usually, you’ll find them on top of a bánh mì sandwich. I enjoy them on top of pretty much any other savory pork sandwich, and they’re also tasty to serve as a cold side dish....

WHAT. WHAT. WHAT. Zucchini AND whole wheat together in a stack of healthy pancakes with just a hint of not so healthy chocolate chips (chunks) to trick people into eating good-for-you food. Say it isn’t so. Aren’t zucchini pancakes the perfect little number for the weekend? A little bit of health hidden inside pancakes, speckled with chocolate. My recipe for traditional whole wheat pancakes is nothing new on LSJ. When I claim that my pancakes are the FLUFFLIEST little pancake pillows you’ll ever devour, I mean it....

Flourless, Vegan, Gluten-free Oatmeal Cookies Whether I’m in the mood for decadent chocolate fudge cookies, fruity apple pie cookies, healthy breakfast oat cookies, or even edible cookie dough (with chickpeas), there’s vegan cookies for every occasion. Today, I’m focusing on a lightened-up classic in the form of vegan oatmeal cookies. These vegan, gluten-free oatmeal cookies come together in one bowl with a few minutes of prep and a base of just FOUR simple pantry ingredients (+ toppings of choice)....

I absolutely adore bite-sized desserts! My Peanut Butter Buckeyes (made with just 7 ingredients!) are out of this world addictive, and my Chocolate Covered Cheesecake Bites are always a hit! Today I am sharing one of my favorite chocolate fudge recipes. It’s super easy, takes only 5 minutes to make, requires only 5 ingredients (all of which you probably already have in your pantry), and doesn’t require a candy thermometer....

Things I learned last week: Today’s recipe is really basic, all you really need are seven simple ingredients, and there are tons of variations that I’ve shared so you can make these again and again well into the new year. I happened to make a batch of Christmas crack right before Thanksgiving, so I took them along for the feast, and I have to say, I didn’t think anything could outshine my pumpkin pie but boy, did I hear rave reviews about the Christmas crack!...

AIr Fryer Zucchini Fries Curb those french fry cravings with healthy air fryer zucchini fries! I absolutely love using my air fryer to make this appetizer that is super crunchy on the outside and smooth and tender on the inside. You would not believe how crispy these zucchini fries get in the air fryer! Plus, zucchini is a neutral flavored vegetable that is high in vitamins and nutrients, so it is totally worth making them into this fry version to increase your veggie consumption!...

This Vegan Egyptian Flatbread looks and feels very similar to Pita, but it tastes very different. It forms a great pocket just like pita bread to stuff literally anything. All we needed was a good smear of hummus and it was heavenly. We are beginning our Month long Mega Blogging Marathon and the theme for this month is very close to my heart. I am going to be blogging International FLATBREAD, this whole month of September and it is going to be in A to Z order....

This avgolemono soup recipe is also a convenient weeknight meal because you’ll use a rotisserie chicken instead of cooking it from scratch. So, if you’re looking for a dinner you can throw together in a flash, give this classic Greek chicken soup a try! For more satisfying soup recipes, try my white chicken chili recipe, homemade tortellini soup, and chicken tortilla soup recipe! What You Need to Make This Recipe Rice — lots of options for what kind of rice you could use....

April is going to be one of the most exciting months of my blogging life. For the blogging marathon, we have decided that this month we are going to do a month-long marathon posting a recipe every day for this month. For this, our leader Srivalli chose 4 different themes, one for each week. The themes are amazing and it makes us think and research different recipes pertaining to the themes....

Looking for more healthy smoothie recipes? Try my Pumpkin Smoothies, Oatmeal Smoothie and one of my favorites, the Strawberry Banana Smoothie! Berry Spinach Smoothie My family loves smoothies! They are a great way to add in extra vegetables and fruit into your diet and kids love them! We have a few smoothie recipes we keep in rotation (like this oatmeal smoothie) but this Spinach Berry Smoothie is always top of the list!...

What is it? Ghee is a type of clarified butter where the milk solids are filtered out from the butter, leaving just the fat behind. Ghee is a fat extensively used in Indian cooking; it is great for high heat cooking, is lactose-free, and has a rich buttery taste. If you are looking for more in-depth knowledge about ghee, read this blog post that dives deeper into ghee. Brands of ghee chosen For this experiment, all of the ghee varieties chosen are unsalted ghee varieties made from cow dairy products....

It’s one of the easiest cake recipes you’ll ever make as it uses a cake mix, but that’ll be our secret. All you need is a bowl to mix your cake batter and a 9 x 13-inch pan to bake the cake in. There’s no need to layer the cakes or prepare multiple cake pans. It’s perfect for parties as it’s best made ahead of time and travels well. The longer the cake rests in the fridge, the more flavorful it’ll become....

These cupcakes are so simple to make but are such a decadent treat that’s full of flavor. I love making them for parties, and they always disappear fast at bake sales. If you want another crowd-pleasing cupcake recipe, try my chocolate cupcake recipe, lemon cupcake recipe, and red velvet cupcake recipe. What You Need to Make This Recipe Cream cheese — be sure to use full-fat cream cheese and not the spreadable type from a tub....

5-Ingredient Superfood Blueberry Chia Seed Pudding I prefer my breakfasts wholesome, healthy, nutritious, and satisfying. Minimal (or, even better, none) prep in the morning is a massive bonus. These days I find myself cycling between my peanut butter overnight oats and pantry-friendly blueberry chia seed pudding. It’s gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, naturally vegan, and delicious! While I regularly use chia seeds to replace eggs, their thickening ability also makes wonderful pectin-free jam and this tapioca-like pudding, loaded with fiber, protein, and omega-3s to fuel our bodies....