This sun dried tomato and artichoke crostini is a perfect appetizer when you want something simple yet elegant, sweet, and tangy. My favorite meal is a huge board of finger foods like crackers, cheeses, and fruit. Or a combination of appetizers like Baked Jalapeno Poppers, Cauliflower Buffalo Wings, and these Sun Dried Tomato and Artichoke …
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Healthy ingredients like pure maple syrup, almonds, and sesame seeds make this homemade granola recipe simple to make and delicious to eat! My favorite breakfast cereal growing up was (and still is) Cocoa Pebbles and Cocoa Krispies. Seriously. But long gone are those days of eating all that sugar first thing in the morning. The …
Basic Air Fryer Tofu is a great addition to salads or as a quick grab and go snack. Tofu is versatile and can be doctored up with a variety of flavors and seasonings. Read on for the recipe as well as 5 other seasoning and flavor ideas. Ah, the many faces of tofu. Tofu is …
Baked Chocolate Espresso Donut Holes are a great way to start the morning- easy to make + easy to eat! No frying required. What is better than chocolate and espresso? How about glazed chocolate espresso donut holes? Donut holes that are BAKED instead of deep fried. Delicious chocolate cake-like donuts with a hint of espresso …
Chocolate Chip Scones with only 5 ingredients are easy and delicious for a quick breakfast or as an accompaniment for Sunday brunch. I am not a big fan of breakfast. Usually I am satisfied with a protein smoothie as I am getting ready to start my day. Then the weekend comes and I have more …
Texas Sheet Cake is a rich and moist chocolate cake with a chocolate-y frosting glaze. Its flavor is as rich as the state of Texas! There's a lot of debate about the origins of Texas Sheet Cake. Some say the recipe first appeared in a Texas newspaper, while others theorize that the cake gets its …
Are you hosting a game day party this year? Here are 10 delicious vegetarian game day snacks for your gathering. I love watching the Super Bowl with friends. My favorite part is making the game day snacks that everyone can enjoy while watching all the funny commercials (or the game if that's more your thing). …
This no bake, super creamy whipped feta cheese dip is a heavenly combination of tangy feta cheese, fresh mint, and pistachios. There are few things that get me more excited than a creamy cheese dip. I am helpless when standing in front of a bowl of melted cheese. While this whipped feta cheese dip isn't …
Baked Jalapeno Poppers are a delightful and healthy twist to the traditional deep fried poppers. Perfect as part of a game time spread. Tell me what is better than a cheesy stuffed baked jalapeno popper. While traditionally, jalapeno poppers are breaded and deep fried, this baked version is healthier will less greasy fat but still …
You don't have to be Golfer to know that the Masters Championship is famous for the Pimento Cheese Sandwich and the Egg Salad Sandwich. Here is a copycat egg salad recipe. Several years ago I had the opportunity to attend The Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia a few years ago and it was just as …
Pickled onions are onions that have been preserved in a solution typically made of vinegar, sugar, and salt. They offer several benefits and can be a tasty and versatile addition to a variety of dishes. Pickled onions are a simple enhancement to veggie burgers and rice bowls. They make for a delicious and unique topping …
A green pea and spinach veggie burger is a hearty and tasty way to incorporate green vegetables into any diet. This green pea and spinach veggie burger is one of my favorite recipes. Veggie burgers in general have become my new obsession. I am constantly seeking out great house-made veggie burgers around town and shun …
Mushroom Bacon is meaty and smoky thanks to ingredients like liquid smoke and pure maple syrup. These make a perfect topping for burgers or a breakfast side with eggs and toast. I have been making this mushroom bacon many times in the last week. I love it on top of these green pea and spinach …
Maple granola bars are a delicious and nutritious snack made with rolled oats, maple syrup, and various other ingredients. Making granola bars at home offers several benefits, including: Overall, making maple granola bars at home offers numerous advantages in terms of customization, nutrition, cost, and environmental impact. It's a practical and healthy choice for those …
These hearty Vegan stuffed peppers are filled with Cauliflower Walnut crumbles mixed with salsa, garlic, and onions. Make the Vegan crumbles ahead of time to save time. Easy and delicious, these Vegan Stuffed Peppers are easy to throw together and will satisfy everyone at your table. Stuffed peppers, although mostly made with ground beef or …
This mushroom quinoa veggie burger is packed with flavor with the addition of ingredients like walnuts and rice wine vinegar. OK y'all. I've made tons of veggie burgers in my day. It's probably one of my most favorite meals to experiment with as the possibilities are endless. This mushroom quinoa veggie burger is by far …
The secret ingredient in these easy to make Vegetarian Taco Zucchini Boats is the seasoned cauliflower walnut filling. The crumbles are so hearty and delicious, you won't miss the meat. Zucchini is a nutritious and versatile vegetable that offers a range of health benefits. Some of the key benefits of consuming zucchini include: To reap …
This Mushroom Reuben Sandwich recipe is a delicious Vegetarian twist of a traditional delicatessen favorite. The origin of the Reuben sandwich The Reuben Sandwich has been a favorite delicatessen staple since its inception in the early 1920's. And though the sandwich is thought to be of Irish descent, the Reuben originated in Omaha, Nebraska by …
These Pizza Mac and Cheese Bites are the ultimate comfort food. You'll find yourself putting these into your weekly dinner rotation. Pizza Mac and Cheese Bites are the ultimate comfort food Like most young kids, my niece went through a phase where she ate only chicken nuggets and cheese. She got her daily dose of …
This recipe for Stovetop Vegan Candied Pecans uses only 4 ingredients. These are so tasty, you won't miss the egg whites and butter! This Vegan Candied Pecans recipe uses water and coconut sugar, while traditionally sugared pecans are prepared with egg whites, butter, and white sugar. White sugar is whitened through a refining process using …
You will never cook potatoes any other way after you make these melted potatoes! If you're anything like me, then you love potatoes in all forms. Baked, roasted, mashed - you name it, I'll eat it. But my absolute favorite way to enjoy potatoes is when they're melted. Yes, melted. I know what you're thinking …
It's almost time for the kids to go back to school. Hold on to summer just a little longer with this easy 3-ingredient Grape Soda Sherbet. For the last week, my entire Facebook feed has been nothing but my Florida friends posting pictures of the kids going back to school. Here in North Carolina, school …
This easy 4-ingredient avocado fudge is the perfect treat for the health nuts in your life. Eating healthier has never tasted this good. I don't know about you, but when the holidays roll around I find myself spending lots of time in the kitchen baking various treats for gifts and get togethers. Why do we …
Use your favorite fruit jam and cream cheese to elevate ordinary French Toast into Stuffed French Toast- a delicious way to start the day. Mr. Beet is predictable. We go out to breakfast every weekend and every weekend he orders the same thing - French Toast and side of breakfast potatoes. Occasionally he may switch …
This simple and hearty Vegetarian Chili is chock full of beans, fresh veggies, and warming spices. Perfect for a chilly game day. Fall came quickly this year to Florida. It seems like overnight we went from hot summery days to chilly wintery weather. I've doubled up on sleeping blankets and pulled out the flannel pajamas. …
Biscotti is incredibly easy to make. Pair this orange biscotti with a piping hot cup of coffee or enjoy with a sweet dessert wine. I try to start each morning with a warming cup of English Breakfast Tea or a fruity detox hot tea. Sometimes I have time to whip up a Blueberry Biscuit Skillet …
Cheesy and Easy - these Brussels Sprouts Veggie Burgers will have you rethinking your love/hate relationship with these little green cruciferous balls of sprout. Y'all....as you probably know by now if you are reading these posts regularly, I wrote a Vegetarian cookbook. And it all started with a Brussels sprout. Yes, that "ewwwwwwww" vegetable we …
This brown butter mushroom ravioli comes together in 15 minutes with only 6 ingredients. The brown butter sauce is nutty and simple to make. So, first let me address the elephant in the room. Anyone that knows Mr. Beet is aware of his distaste for mushrooms. So I just want to clarify for anyone that …
I have a hack for seasoning that ends up in the bottom of the popcorn bowl - and a festive and spicy nacho popcorn seasoning recipe from my new book the "Quick and Easy Vegetarian Cookbook". Since I got my hot air popcorn popper last year, popcorn has become a weekly thing in my house …
These fresh blueberry cinnamon rolls are exactly what you need when unexpected guests drop by, or when you just want something quick and easy! It's Sunday morning and you plan to lounge around in your pajamas sipping on coffee, leisurely easing into the day. Suddenly, there's a knock at the door - it's your neighbors/in-laws/cousins/best …
These Fruity Pebbles cereal breakfast cookies take 20 minutes from start to finish. Back in my younger Philadelphia days, I had a day job that kept me busy all day, then I worked in a nightclub where I would often work well into the wee hours of the morning. Only to do it all over …
Southern Style Sweet Tea Recipe - here's how to make the house wine of the South. Many many years ago I was living in Philadelphia where iced tea is served unsweetened with a side of sugar packets in most restaurants. While on a trip to California, I ordered a glass of tea at a sushi …
Learn why you should incorporate cooked tomatoes into your diet. Enjoy this quick and easy recipe for baked tomatoes with goat cheese. You need baked tomatoes in your life. Tomatoes are high in lycopene, a naturally occurring that gives tomatoes their bright red color. And baking tomatoes actually changes the lycopene into a form that's …
This quick marinara sauce recipe comes together in less than 30 minutes and is chockful of anti-oxidant fresh vegetables. I am pretty picky when it comes to tomato sauce, or Italian gravy. To me tomato sauce should be thick and cling to pasta like a child to its mother. Making a quick marinara sauce at …
Just six ingredients is all you need to make these easy protein packed salad topper recipe.
Air Fryer Asparagus with Hollandaise sauce takes 10 minutes from start to finish! Who doesn't love a delicious plate of roasted asparagus with a hearty drizzle of Hollandaise sauce? Pairing asparagus and Hollandaise is as natural as rice and beans, or Romeo and Juliet. Then again, a good Hollandaise sauce can really pair with about …
Fresh Strawberry Lemonade is a delicious spin on traditional lemonade and it’s easy to make at home! I can’t think of anything that’s more refreshing in the summer than lemonade. I decided to look up its history and learned that it originated in France as early as 1630, and was a blend of sparkling water, …
Tarragon Lemonade is a step up from generic lemonade, and can be served frozen or over ice. Perfect for a hot summer day. Tarragon is an herb that gets easily overlooked behind the more popular basil and cilantro plants. It’s power is very underrated which is a disgrace, since it can be used in a …
A deconstructed Arnold Palmer Tea is easy to make and is perfect for the hot and sticky summer weather. No watered down drinks here. I don’t know what screams summer more - iced tea? Lemonade? Lemonade iced cubes in iced tea? Or iced tea ice cubes in lemonade? Frozen lemonade and green tea? Options, options, …
French Toast Tortillas are a fun twist from traditional French toast for a delicious breakfast any time of the day. The Atlanta Breakfast Club in Atlanta, Georgia serves many unique breakfast dishes like Peach Cobbler French Toast and Salmon Croquettes in addition to traditional eggs and bacon. Breakfast Tacos is a popular item on the …
Tarragon is strong and mighty and can easily overpower any dish it’s in, so don’t use too much. It’s not like garlic. Garlic I measure with my heart, tarragon I measure with my measuring spoon. However, when used properly, tarragon will be your bestie. And my new salad bestie is this Creamy Tarragon Dressing. When …
This Starbucks Dragon Drink Recipe copycat is based on one of the most popular refresher drinks at Starbucks. It all started in 2012. Starbucks introduced the Cool Lime Refresher and an era of refreshing caffeinated summer drinks began. The Very Berry Hibiscus Refresher came next, followed by the color refreshers - pink, purple, orange, green, …