These baked vegetable pakoras are a delightful, healthier take on a classic fried snack. Packed with a variety of vegetables and bold spices, they bake up crisp on the outside and tender inside. The recipe comes from Vegan Richa’s Everyday Kitchen and is vegan, soy-free, nut-free, and can easily be made gluten-free. I was thrilled … Read more

Today is my official birthday, but the celebrations started a day early with breakfast at Meli Cafe in Greektown/West Loop. Conveniently situated on the neighborhood’s main thoroughfare, the cafe sits right where the annual Greek Festival would be unfolding later that afternoon and into the evening. As we walked from the bus stop, vendors were … Read more

This sushi bake is an easy, flavorful way to enjoy sushi flavors at home without rolling or using raw fish. It’s a casserole-style dish layered with seasoned rice, baked shredded salmon mixed with creamy mayo and sour cream, fish roe for a pop of color and salt, and furikake for extra umami. Serve it scooped … Read more

Chinese Snow Pea Shoots with Garlic Cook Eat World By Lee Jackson ↣ Published on: January 24, 2020 Last Updated: December 9th, 2025↣2 Comments Some of the best Chinese dishes are also the simplest to prepare. This snow pea shoots with garlic recipe is one of my favourite quick vegetable sides — bright, fragrant and … Read more

I’m thrilled with how this recipe turned out — simple, nourishing, and delicious. After testing many vegan and paleo desserts while preparing my holiday cookbook, I kept returning to this date square recipe. It didn’t quite fit the Christmas spread for the book, so I’m sharing it here for you instead. These no-bake date squares … Read more

Raspberry Pistachio Cheesecake – No-Bake & Sliceable is a chilled American-style dessert that makes 8 slices in about 5 hours and 35 minutes. This no-bake cheesecake features a pressed pistachio-biscuit crust, a silky vanilla cream cheese filling, and a glossy cornstarch-thickened raspberry sauce. With 14 everyday ingredients, 25 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of … Read more

Funfetti cake brings smiles to everyone — and this version is so simple it will brighten your day. Gather your sprinkles and enjoy one of the easiest, moistest homemade cakes you can make. Funfetti cake is a classic that delights both kids and adults. The colorful sprinkles make it festive and nostalgic, bringing back memories … Read more

These cookies and cream mini cheesecakes are rich, creamy, and utterly irresistible. Each individual serving features a chocolate cookie crust topped with a smooth, cookies-and-cream cheesecake filling studded with cookie pieces. They’re easy to make in a muffin tin and perfect for parties, potlucks, or anytime you want a decadent single-serve dessert. Cookies And Cream … Read more

For some reason, many people still think you can’t get enough protein on a vegan diet or that plant-based eating prevents you from building muscle. I understand the skepticism — when I first went vegan I worried about protein too. Over time I learned that plants can absolutely deliver the protein you need. Now I … Read more

Quick and Easy Berry Parfaits — A Healthy, Versatile Snack Berry parfaits are one of our family’s go-to snacks. Bright, fresh, and simple to assemble, these parfaits make a perfect after-school treat, a tasty addition to a school lunch, or an easy side for any meal. They are versatile, quick to prepare, and packed with … Read more