Here I am, sitting in my kitchen, thinking of a dish I’d never thought I’d cook — Vegan Spam. And you know what? It’s pretty good. It’s not only healthy, but it’s also delicious and surprisingly easy to make. As a dedicated foodie, I always enjoy experimenting with vegan alternatives; this vegan Spam is the …
Are you looking for substitutes for coconut oil? Coconut oil is a popular choice in cooking, especially vegan baking, as a butter substitute. Its solid state at room temperature makes it an excellent butter replacement, given their similar properties. When Do You Need a Substitute? However, whether due to allergies, taste preferences, or not having …
If you are trying to be healthy and cut down on how much oil you are using in your cooking, you may be interested in trying to cook chicken without oil. Instead of fried, fattening chicken, you can prepare something that is leaner and healthier but still tasty. Let me share with you some methods …
Have you ever eaten a couple waffles and wanted more but felt like you shouldn’t have more? Maybe you ate the last couple waffles and there weren’t any more to eat but you were still hungry. What if your waffles were more filling? That’s where protein waffles come in, and these are incredibly filling and …
If you’re looking for a vegan alternative to cow’s milk and goat’s milk, you might want to try hemp milk. This is a protein-rich milk that’s made from plants and that is a good source of HDL fats (healthy fats) as well as a number of minerals. People drink hemp milk for its health benefits, …
There are a few different varieties of baked beans, and depending on where you are in the world, when you get baked beans, it may be a slightly different dish. Some versions are sweeter than others, some include barbecue sauce or ketchup, and others are much simpler, more stripped down dishes with minimal ingredients. Because …
Popcorn chicken is a fast food sensation that consists of bite-sized pieces of breaded, fried chicken. It was developed by KFC and has since spread to other fast food chains. The name “popcorn chicken” is a pun, but it definitely has a meaning. Its unique, crispy texture evokes the crunchy feel of a chicken wing. …
Here, you will learn how to make the falafel dough, cook it, and serve it. In addition, you’ll learn how to reheat and serve them. Read on to learn more about this delicious treat! How to Make Falafel To make falafel, first prepare the ingredients: chickpeas onion garlic spices cilantro or parsley To make the …
Chickpea pasta is a great meal that can be made at home without the expense of purchasing ingredients from a grocery store. Chickpea spaghetti is delicious and can be made with any ingredient you like, such as garlic, shallots, and butter. In addition, you can use your instant pot to make this dish as well. …
The salmon rice bowl is a great way to take a few healthy ingredients and combine them to make something that’s more than the sum of its parts. A combination of grilled or baked salmon, boiled white rice, and one or more veggies creates a tasty, enticing combination. Finish it off with a drizzle of …
I started drinking alcohol when I left home for college. I made friends quickly, and I was soon introduced to the mayhem of college parties. We would get together every Friday night and hit the town, going from pub to pub drinking as much as our bodies could take. Usually, this would result in waking …
Most of us would agree that Mac and Cheese is one of our comfort foods. It is an ideal meal to enjoy on a rainy day while curled up in front of the TV or reading a book. And if you are a vegan, I got some good news for you! Say no more because …
The term “cole slaw” refers to shredded raw cabbage. It is typically served with a vinaigrette or mayonnaise, which extends its shelf-life. Alternatively, it can be prepared without dressing. This article will explain how to shred cabbage for coleslaw, make the dressing and how to make it without mayonaisse. Hopefully, it will inspire you to …
While grocery shopping, you see a nutrient-dense green cruciferous vegetable with a broadleaf called Kale and then buy some fresh ones. Now, you’re in your kitchen, but you’re uncertain how to cook it well in a soup. Do you wonder how long it takes to cook Kale in soup? What should you do to prepare …
Have you ever tasted a pudding with almond milk? It tastes so lovely and is a terrific alternative to ordinary milk. I believe desserts don’t have to be unhealthy for you, especially if you’re vegan. In reality, there are many sweets out there that are beneficial for you, including ones you may have for breakfast. …
As my all-time favorite snack (and dinner, when I’m feeling lazy to cook), pizza and all its iterations have been my comfort food since time immemorial. Whether store-bought or homemade ones, I’ve probably tried all kinds of pizzas available in the market. And then, one day, I found I was welcoming a guest with a …
Are you an organised and meticulous individual who is interested in earning extra income? The grocery business is one of the fastest-growing businesses and you could be useful as a shopper. You might even want to be a professional grocery shopper. A professional grocery shopper can earn a five-figure annual salary, making it a lucrative …
For many, a morning meal is not complete without eggs. It’s safe to say that among all food products, eggs are staple morning dishes that can be cooked in various ways and incorporated into various dishes to enhance and improve their composition and flavor. Heck, you can even eat eggs during lunch or dinner if …
Summer is right around the corner. Have you satisfied your delicious milkshake cravings yet? Milkshakes are now familiar to almost everyone, vegans and non-vegans alike. New milkshake flavors are now available since people’s taste preferences have changed over time, leading to fresh milkshake flavors. A vegan milkshake is becoming increasingly popular because of the growing …
My friends and I usually share this “tradition” to host a watch party or a movie marathon every last Friday of the month at each other’s house—inclusive of food and drinks, of course! With now being my turn to host, I have hand-picked the films we will be watching all night long and arranged our …
I like chicken! As a matter of fact, I like to cook chicken but, most importantly, I really like to eat it! It has lean meat that is very versatile. Hence, chicken meat can be used as the main protein in various dishes. You could see it in flavorful stews, juicy and fresh-from-the-oven iterations, healthy …
Beet greens are the leafy green tops you see on a variety of produce. So, carrots, radishes, and beets all have these green leaves on top that most people will toss out. If you want to do something with them, and you know how to cook beet greens, you can make good use of that …
I think it’s fair to say that just about everyone on Instagram has taken a picture of avocado toast at some point over the last couple years. It’s one of the most talked about breakfast foods, and it’s one you can make at home on your own. You can mix together the ingredients to make …
As wonderful and nutritious and versatile as milk is, it may not be the best thing for sensitive digestive systems. If you’re looking for a milk alternative for someone who is lactose intolerant, has a lactate allergy, or who just wants something a little healthier to drink, there are plenty of milk alternatives to choose …
This may be a fruit that most people are not familiar with, but jackfruit is a nutrient rich, large tree fruit with a lot of health benefits and culinary potential. What Is Jackfruit? Jackfruit can be found in tropical climates and is native to southern India. It is the largest tree fruit in the world, …
I think for a lot of people, beetroot is something they know is good for them but they’ve never learned how to make it, so they don’t usually bother to try it. Once you know how to cook beetroot, you may feel more inclined to use it in your meals. I want to share with …
If you love mushrooms, but you don’t love all the calories that come with them when you cook them in butter or oil, you may want to learn different methods of frying them up. You can use a dry fry method that requires no oil. I’ll show you how to do that, and while it …
While many of us will eat veggies because we love them, a lot of times people will just add veggies to their meals simply to get more nutrients in what they’re eating. Vegetables are a great source of essential vitamins and minerals, like zinc, iron, and vitamins A, B, and K. However, if you’re not …
Spinach isn’t just for Popeye- it’s a very nutritious green with a lot of cooking potential. This kitchen essential can be really easy to prepare whether it’s frozen or sourced fresh. You can cook spinach into a lovely side dish or make it up fresh as a salad. The advantage of using this particular green …
Mackerel has a distinctive, strong flavor. This oily fish is nutrient rich, so it’s a healthy addition to your diet. These are an easy fish to find in the market, since they’re so sustainable. If you’re worried about overfishing of mackerel, you can put your mind at ease and make them a regular part of …
Broccoli isn’t just nutritious (it’s a great source of vitamin C), but it’s also delicious when cooked well and seasoned to perfection. I want to share with you my favorite methods to use when I cook fresh broccoli. That’s right- I don’t just have one favorite, and I’ll show you how to cook fresh broccoli …
Cauliflower rice is a new trend going through the food industry, and I’m excited about the possibilities of this food. The basic idea behind it is to take pieces of cauliflower and pulse them through a food processor for a little while until they come out like puffy little granules of rice. Of course, since …
Tempeh is an Indonesian food made from soybeans, and it is often formed into a meat-like dish. A fungus is used to help ferment the tempeh, giving it a distinctive flavor. What is tempeh? If you aren’t familiar with this food, you should know that it shares a lot of similarities with tofu and other …
Even if you’re not a fan of asparagus, once it’s been cooked in the oven, it comes out so tender and nicely roasted that I think just about anybody can appreciate it. When you bake asparagus, it creates a different texture for this vegetable than what you would get from steaming. It’s tender and crispy, …
Have you gotten on the overnight oats trend yet? This is a high fiber food with lots of nutrients, and it can be even more nutritious for you than cooked rolled oats. When you soak the oats overnight, that breaks down the starch from the oats and then improves nutrient absorption. What this does is …
The thing I like most about tofu is its impeccable versatility. This fantastic dish can absorb the taste of whatever you’re cooking with it. And even if you cook it on its own, it’ll be one of the richest sources of proteins that both vegans and meat lovers can enjoy. Sadly, because it’s based on …
Milk is the main ingredient in multiple sweet and savoury dishes. While most people consider it to be a primary source of calcium, many people are currently considering other alternatives to use in their dishes and drinks. If you’re vegan, vegetarian, trying to follow a dairy-free diet, or are lactose intolerant, this article will be …
There are a few really great desserts you can make without baking anything at all. By using the right ingredients, you can make a delicious dessert that’s simple and fairly quick. I’ll show you my method for no bake peanut butter balls that requires no cooking whatsoever. This is a great dessert for kids to …
Turmeric is a popular spice in Asia that’s not only used to add flavour to food, but also for the possible health benefits that it may bring. The turmeric that’s now usually used for cooking, as found in kitchens and pantries are in powder form, made from the plant’s roots. The yellow colour that comes …
If you like how healthy oatmeal is but aren’t too crazy about the taste, then you may be interested to know about how to make plain oatmeal taste good. I know oatmeal is good for me, but the thought of having plain oatmeal for breakfast isn’t enough motivation to get me out of bed in …
Have you ever noticed a lumpy, oblong-shaped fruit with pointy ends in the produce section of your grocery? You might have had a peek at the bitter melon, also known by the name bitter gourd. It’s actually a close relation to the cucumber, pumpkin, squash, and zucchini families. It may look different depending on which …
Have you ever tried to make your own pasta dough at home from scratch? It may not be the easiest thing, and you might be tempted to just buy pasta from the store after you try to make pasta on your own, but there are definitely some benefits. You can make pasta out of any …
Who doesn’t love the smell of freshly prepared peanuts? And the taste- that’s simply one of the best snacks you can have, and it’s healthy too. In some countries, roasted peanuts are a street food and a very popular one. Do you know why they sell so well and some people are actually able to …
Before plums become ripe, they are slightly bitter and tough. Then, as they ripen, they become softer and sweeter, at which point they can be used in pies, jams, jellies, and other tasty dishes. Unlike apples or peaches, most people don’t have much idea of what to do with ripe plums besides eat them plain. …
I love the idea of making our own soda at home, and there are tons of copycat recipes floating around to try to hack the original name brand recipes. You will find variations on all of these, so if for whatever reason you don’t like the homemade Sprite recipe I am going to share with …
Red Bull is a common pick-me-up that is sold everywhere. For people who don’t want the sophistication of coffee and would prefer not to struggle with giving the barista their order when they are tired, they can simply chug a Red Bull. The brand name is synonymous with a quick energy boost, though it doesn’t …
Fanta is one of my favourite ways to have orange juice, and as anyone who has tried it knows, it’s more than just orange juice. This refreshing carbonated drink is perfect when chilled, and it is a great remedy for a hot day, giving you the pep of a carbonated beverage and the fruitiness of …
Pork chops are one of the simplest and quickest dinner meats to cook. You can easily dry fry yours in a pan with no fuss and no mess, and it only takes a few minutes. Compare that to the hours it takes to cook a turkey or chicken or the 30-50 minutes it takes to …
It’s tough to cook up healthy, satisfying meals three times a day, seven days a week, but you can save yourself some time and some work by planning ahead. Meal prep is simply working ahead of time to consolidate your meal planning and cooking so that you have less work overall. It also lets you …
Soups are quite popular in Ukraine, and Borscht is definitely one of the most famous soups that you can enjoy in this fantastic country. The Vegetarian Borscht recipe is a creamy and delicious dish that you can serve in family gatherings or enjoy by yourself on a cool evening. It’s rich in delicious flavours and …