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Crispy Tofu Bowls

Do you like tofu? I think a lot of people don't because it kind of tastes like...nothing. That can be a bad thing if you don't know how to prepare it, but it can be a great thing if you do! Tofu's blandness means that it will soak up any flavor you put on it, and while the initial texture can be off-putting to some, removing some of the moisture and crisping the tofu up in the oven will give you the best crispy tofu to serve on top of vegetables for a healthy vegetarian meal. How to make ... continue reading...

Recipes Soups and Salads

Slow Cooker Italian Wedding Soup

Italian wedding soup is one of my favorites. Tiny pasta, little baby meatballs, and some vegetables snuck in there to make it healthy-ish, it's a cozy bowl of deliciousness that I want to dive into with a hunk of crusty bread on the side. To keep things easy, I used my crock pot. There are some people out there who prefer the Instant Pot or the Crock Pot exclusively, but I think they both deserve a place in the kitchen. With this slow cooker Italian wedding soup it's never been easier to make ... continue reading...

Mains Recipes Soups and Salads

Vegan Enchilada Soup

I love a good recipe that cleans out my refrigerator and pantry. Pasta recipes are a great way to do that, but so is this vegan enchilada soup. I'm not sure why I never thought to put enchilada sauce in soup before, but I'm glad that I did! The enchilada sauce gives the broth for this soup great flavor and it's the perfect vehicle for a veggie-packed meal. As a huge bonus, this soup takes way less time to make than enchiladas, which is a huge win in my book! Like my lasagna soup, which is all ... continue reading...

Mains Recipes

No-Boil Pumpkin Ziti

I have shared plenty of pasta recipes on the blog. Pasta bakes and stovetop pasta recipes of all types can be found in the blog archives. But all of these recipes require you to boil and drain the pasta before moving onto the next step. But not this recipe! This no-boil pumpkin ziti is just that: no boil! No need to boil and drain the pasta on the stove before transferring the dish to the oven. For this recipe, the oven does all the work. All you need is a little bit of prep time and this ... continue reading...

Recipes Soups and Salads

Pear and Walnut Salad

Restaurants always seem to have the most interesting salad combinations, but those recipes aren't impossible to replicate at home! I've always loved fruit in salads; nothing like some crisp apple or ripe pear on top of a bed of spring greens! To make it work, you need the right balance of sweet, salt, acid, and textures. Luckily for you, this pear and walnut salad doesn't use any complicated ingredients and is topped with a simple and delicious lemon honey vinaigrette that you'll want to put on ... continue reading...