This red lentil soup is the recipe to make when you’re hoping to rely on easy pantry ingredients. It has a rich, complex flavor that tastes like it came from a restaurant, but it’s super-easy to make at home. I originally started testing this soup recipe when I was working in a tiny Los Angeles kitchen. My shelves did not have spare room for a box of broth, but luckily, I learned that you don’t need store-bought broth to make a flavorful soup....

Buckwheat banana bread is made with whole-grain buckwheat flour and tastes just as delicious as the traditional version! This one-bowl recipe is naturally gluten-free & dairy-free. Despite its name, buckwheat isn’t related to wheat. It’s a pseudocereal, meaning it’s a seed that is eaten like a grain but doesn’t grow on grasses the way grains do. This grain-like seed bakes very similarly to wheat flour, making it easier to bake with than other gluten-free flour....

Chickpea Noodle Soup is a vegetarian version of chicken noodle soup, featuring protein-rich chickpeas instead of chicken. It has all of the flavor and comfort of the original! This soup is special because you don’t need any vegetable broth to make it. The veggies and spices create plenty of flavor as they simmer, and the noodles add starchiness to the broth as they cook, helping to thicken it up a bit, too....

Easter Deviled Eggs make an adorable appetizer or snack, and couldn’t be easier to decorate! A twist on the classic, this recipe is a fun way to brighten up your Easter table without using food dye. These colorful deviled eggs have a cheery yellow center, paired with festive carrot beaks. This is also a great way to use up colored Easter eggs if you’ve already decorated the shells with a food-safe dye....

Ginger tea is about to become your new favorite drink. It’s warm and comforting, and takes only 5 minutes to make at home! Ginger tea is also called “ginger water” because it’s essentially just a ginger-infused water. You simmer fresh ginger and water together, then strain out the large ginger pieces. This cup of tea is quite spicy, and will warm you up from the inside out. It’s perfect during cold & flu season, or anytime you need a cozy drink....

If you are looking for the best Greek salad dressing, you’re in the right place. I know the authentic version is simple, with not much more than red wine vinegar and olive oil, but I prefer to have specific measurements to follow. That way, I can repeat this delicious dressing as often as I want, without any guesswork. If you enjoy cooking the same way I do, I think you’ll love this Greek vinaigrette....

Homemade Croutons are incredibly easy to prepare, with only 5 simple ingredients. They are the perfect crunchy topping for a Caesar Salad , and I’ve even caught myself snacking on them alone, because they’re so delicious! Croutons aren’t necessarily the world’s healthiest salad topping, but making them yourself lets YOU control the ingredients. If adding a few crunchy croutons to your salad makes you want to eat more salad, then I’d call that a win, too!...

Have more fresh green beans than you can use? Here’s how to freeze green beans quickly, so they’ll continue to stay fresh for months! How Long Do Fresh Green Beans Last? Unwashed, fresh green beans should keep well in the fridge for up to 7 days , but that will vary depending on how long they were sitting on the shelf at the grocery store before you bought them....

If you’ve been disappointed by trying to use spaghetti squash as a noodle substitute for pasta, I think you’ll love them in this soup. It reminds me of the Pasta e Fagioli soup from Olive Garden, only instead of using real pasta, it uses spaghetti squash. It’s a complete meal in a bowl, made with lean ground turkey for protein, plus creamy white beans for extra fiber. It has an Italian-inspired flavor that’s hard to resist!...

When it comes to smoothies, fruit is typically what makes them sweet and delicious. However, when you combine several types of fruits into a single drink, the natural sugar content can start to add up quickly. That’s why I’m sharing two low sugar smoothie recipes with you today, along with several variations to help keep your week interesting. They’re made with low-sugar berries, which are loaded with antioxidants, and a sneaky serving of frozen cauliflower and creamy avocado to help bulk them up, without adding extra sugar into your glass....

This Spirulina Smoothie has quickly become my favorite breakfast. I love that it’s loaded with filling fiber and plant-based protein, and it’s a delicious way to include this popular blue-green algae into your day. What is Spirulina? Spirulina is a type of blue-green algae that may be one of the most nutritious foods on the planet. It became popular back in the 80’s, when NASA suggested that it could be grown in space for astronauts....

If you’re a fan of Twix candy bars, these are for you. Unlike the store-bought version, these chocolate covered treats are made with just a handful of all-natural ingredients, but taste just as decadent. Even better, they’re quick to prepare! Featuring raw cashews and fresh dates, these caramel-filled bars are loaded with heart-healthy fat, fiber, and minerals, like copper and magnesium. Magnesium is essential for bone and nerve health, and copper is thought to aid in the flexibility of joints, making these candy bars quite an upgrade from the processed versions!...

If you want to make a restaurant-quality curry, but don’t usually have lemongrass or kaffir lime leaves on hand, you’re in the right place. This panang curry recipe aims to deliver a similar flavor with simplified ingredients. It took me weeks to perfect this recipe because I had to experiment with different curry pastes to determine how they affected the flavor. The difference is pretty drastic, so be sure to read about which ones I tried below....

I’ve been overly caffeinated this week, trying to figure out how to squeeze more protein into a latte— without it tasting terrible. This means I’ve been testing multiple lattes per day, trying to achieve a delicious flavor with the highest protein content possible. Since Starbucks recently released its own protein latte, I’ve been using those nutrition facts as my guide. (According to their website, a grande size packs up to 27 grams of protein....

These date squares are the perfect sweet treat. Featuring just a handful of ingredients, they are sweetened with only nutrient-rich dates and can be prepared in just about 20 minutes! I’ve been on a mission to eat more dates lately, because they’re thought to improve labor when eaten during the last month of pregnancy. Since dates are naturally sweet and delicious, I’m happy to increase my consumption, regardless. Even if you’re not pregnant, dates are a beneficial addition to the diet, since they’re rich in fiber, which can promote digestive health and relieve constipation....

Sauteed green beans are a simple side dish, but the cooking method isn’t always as straightforward as it could be. The first recipe I came across for these called for blanching the beans first, which means waiting at least 10 minutes for a pot of water to boil before you can really get started. As an impatient person, that method is not for me. Instead, these sauteed green beans are cooked in about 10 minutes in a single pan, and the seasoning is utterly irresistible....

I love the flavor of sun-dried tomatoes. They add an instant burst of Italian flare to almost any dish! Since sun-dried tomatoes tend to have a chewy texture and a concentrated flavor, I’ve been meaning to blend them into a dressing for quite a while. It’s such an easy and delicious way to distribute the flavor throughout your favorite salads, without any overpowering bites! The first time I tried preparing this dressing, I used WAY too many tomatoes....

This is the best guacamole recipe, featuring ripe avocado, lime juice, jalapeño, and cilantro. It takes just minutes to assemble and can be made ahead of time for an easy appetizer. Or, use it as a topping for chicken tacos , enchiladas , and more! Even if you’re not a huge avocado fan, this homemade guacamole is hard to resist. It’s loaded with fresh ingredients and avoids any fillers. Once you taste it, you’ll never be able to eat the store-bought version again!...

Vegan Cream Cheese is an easy dairy-free alternative that you can make at home in just minutes! It tastes better than any store-bought options, and can be spread on bagels or made into a delicious frosting. Why You’ll Love It It’s easy to make. Just toss a few ingredients into a blender and blend. The hardest part is waiting for it to firm up in the fridge! It tastes authentic. Cream cheese is a difficult flavor to mimic, but this combination is the closest I’ve ever tasted....

It’s officially Fall, which means it’s the perfect time for pumpkin bread. This version is rich, moist and bursting with spice, just the way I like it! Even better, it’s gluten-free. (And grain-free, if you consider the fact that buckwheat is technically a seed, not a grain!) Featuring a simple combination of buckwheat flour and pumpkin puree, what I love about this bread is how easily it comes together–> it’s practically fool proof!...