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Recipes › Drinks Ginger Shot Recipe (Juicer and No-Juicer) By Samira Kazan published January 23, 2026 I’ve been making small, spicy ginger shots at home for years. This ginger shot recipe keeps the ingredients simple and the method straightforward, with consistent results you can batch for the week. The goal is clean, fresh juice with a balanced kick. You’ll juice ginger and lemon, combine them in equal parts, then finish with a touch of honey and a pinch of cayenne to taste....

Recipes › DIYs Homemade Ricotta Cheese By Samira Kazan updated August 04, 2021 How to use your homemade Ricotta cheese Ricotta works perfectly within Ravioli and other filled pasta dishes , as well as dishes like lasagne. It can also be used to make delicious Gnudi , the lighter potato-free version of Gnocchi. Use it as a topping for pizzas alongside your other favorite toppings. Due to it’s relatively neutral, yet creamy flavor, you can use it as part of some delicious breakfast toasts served with honey/syrup and fruit....

Ingredient Guides How to Cook Broccoli in 6 Easy Ways By Samira Kazan published February 24, 2025 Learn six easy ways to cook broccoli : blanch, steam, sauté, roast, air fry, or grill it. With each method, broccoli can become an absolutely delicious and appetizing side dish Broccoli doesn’t have to be overcooked, mushy, or bitter. With your preferred cooking method and my top tips, this nutritious vegetable will be transformed into the star of your meal....

Recipes › Drinks How To Make Aloe Vera Juice By Samira Kazan updated March 29, 2025 How to make Aloe vera juice (aka aloe water) with 3 ingredients in just 10 minutes. This Aloe vera drink is simple and refreshing . By making this aloe vera juice drink at home, you’ll know it’s super fresh, 100% natural, and you’re in complete control of the ingredients. You can feel confident knowing you’re making the most of this plant!...

Recipes › DIYs How to Make Beet Pasta (Pink Pasta Recipe) By Samira Kazan updated November 11, 2024 How to make beet pasta (aka pink pasta) at home with just 3 ingredients. This beetroot pasta is dairy-free, egg-free, with a subtle earthy flavor and bright pink color – perfect for impressing with your next pasta meal! Okay, I’ll admit it – I’m officially obsessed with pasta. I’ve already shared a regular egg pasta , red lentil pasta , oat pasta, and chickpea pasta ....

Pantry How to Make Garlic Flakes (+ Dried Minced Garlic) By Samira Kazan updated November 13, 2024 How to make garlic flakes (aka dried minced garlic – for smaller flakes) at home with one of three methods (dehydrator, oven, or air drying). The resulting dried garlic can be used in tons of ways to flavor and garnish food! You may have noticed that I’ve recently made several powders and paste DIY’s, including garlic powder ....

Recipes › Mains Kimchi Fried Rice (Kimchi Bokkeumbap) By Samira Kazan updated August 03, 2024 This easy kimchi fried rice recipe (aka kimchi bokkeumbap) combines delicious tangy kimchi with rice (fresh or day-old leftovers) with several aromatics and tons of optional add-ins for a quick and simple, sour, spicy, savory breakfast, lunch, or dinner in under 15 minutes! Plus, it’s gluten-free and can be made vegetarian or even vegan! Kimchi fried rice (aka kimchi bokkeumbap/ 볶음밥) is to Korea what beans on toast is to the UK – a cheap, easy meal ready in practically minutes and a classic “students’ food” for those very reasons....

Recipes › Mains Lentil Soup with Rainbow Chard By Samira Kazan updated January 26, 2024 This lentil & rainbow chard soup is not only pretty and nutritious but also a deliciously healthy, vegan soup. Now, if you know me at all then you know that I love to create rainbow food recipes so it’s a wonder that I haven’t used this gorgeous Swiss chard before. Not to mention that Swiss chard, when coupled with lentils, creates a filling, nutritious meal....

Recipes › Desserts Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups By Samira Kazan updated August 13, 2024 Healthier chocolate chip cookie cups , made with oatmeal chocolate chip cookies and an unrefined brown sugar and white sugar blend. These are the perfect bite-sized treats to fill and top with all kinds of toppings, perfect for hitting the spot for your sweet cravings! Homemade chocolate chip cookies are the perfect sweet comfort food. Have them with some milk or, in this case, turn the cookies into delicious chocolate chip cookie cups and fill with all kinds of fillings....

Recipes › Sides Simple Sauteed Green Beans with Garlic By Samira Kazan updated August 05, 2024 These 10-minute sautéed green beans with garlic (skillet green beans) are tender in the middle and lightly blistered outside for a simple, fuss-free, nutritious, and super tasty side dish! Gluten-free, low-carb, vegan, paleo, whole30, etc. It’s easy to avoid struggling to come up with quick, easy, and delicious side dishes when you have an arsenal of simple sauteed veggie recipes to hand....

Recipes Simple Spinach Yogurt Dip (Borani) By Samira Kazan updated November 02, 2023 With just 6 ingredients and 10-15 minute prep time, this creamy Spinach Yogurt Dip is super versatile and perfect for entertaining! You can have it with some pita bread as a snack or as an appetizer or side dish. Although this spinach yogurt dip using Greek yogurt may look similar to tzatziki, this dip is sure to give tzatziki a run for its money!...

Recipes › Desserts The Best Pineapple Upside Down Cake By Samira Kazan updated March 28, 2025 Deliciously caramelized and packed full of bright, tangy flavors, this pineapple upside down cake recipe is fluffy, light, and so easy to put together. With the best cakes, you can get a lot out of a little and this homemade pineapple upside down cake delivers a beautiful dessert that tastes as good as it looks....

Soups The Best Potato Leek Soup By Samira Kazan updated August 13, 2024 This quick and easy creamy potato leek soup is incredibly comforting. With potatoes, leeks, and broth, it’s a family favorite ready in under 30 minutes! Potato leek soup, known as potage Parmentier in France, is a popular dish enjoyed worldwide for its subtle yet warming flavor. It’s simple to prepare with minimal ingredients and effort, making it a fuss-free and comforting option....

Recipes › Mains The Perfect Pumpkin Burger By Samira Kazan published June 06, 2024 These delicious pumpkin burgers are hearty, vegan, and easy to prepare in under 30 minutes. The burger patties are versatile and freezer-friendly—perfect for quick mid-week lunches. Pumpkin is an underutilized ingredient in savory recipes. However, with a rich, slightly sweet, savory flavor and creamy consistency, it is a great ingredient to elevate these veggie burgers. I make this recipe using homemade pumpkin puree....

Air Fryer Air Fryer Zucchini Fries By Samira Kazan updated November 08, 2024 These air fryer zucchini fries are so deliciously crispy. Coated with parmesan and breadcrumbs, they are perfect for dipping or serving as an appetizer or side! Say goodbye to potato fries and hello to zucchini fries. This air fryer zucchini fries recipe is so quick and easy to make—just toss the zucchini with breadcrumbs and parmesan, and they are ready to cook....

Roundups Best Vegan Cheese Recipes By Samira Kazan published June 20, 2025 These quick and creamy vegan cheese recipes are some of my go-to favorites. They’re perfect when you want that rich, cheesy flavor — but made at home, with just a few simple ingredients (and none of the preservatives or additives you’ll find in store-bought versions). From smoky cheddar and stretchy mozzarella to spreadable almond ricotta, they’re all easy to prep and seriously satisfying....

Recipes › Drinks Blueberry Milkshake (Ube Blueberry Frappuccino) By Samira Kazan updated April 08, 2022 This blueberry milkshake is fresh, fun, and fruity, and ready in just a couple of minutes! Prepare this as blueberry milk, a frosty milkshake/frappe, or even a blueberry ube milkshake with the addition of ube powder! Best of all, this recipe doesn’t rely on ice cream, is refined sugar-free, and can be made dairy-free, paleo, keto, and 100% vegan!...

Recipes › Appetizers Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings By Samira Kazan updated November 09, 2023 Spiced with a delicious homemade seasoning and ready in just 20 minutes, these crispy air fryer chicken wings are the perfect sweet and smoky treat for game day! These perfectly crispy chicken wings made with a fraction of the oil have tender, juicy insides and a wonderfully crisp outside. Even better, they cook three times quicker than in your traditional oven....

Recipes › Drinks Date Seed Coffee (Caffeine-Free Coffee Alternative) By Samira Kazan published May 19, 2021 How to make date seed coffee with leftover date pits; a wonderful, all-natural caffeine-free coffee alternative that is a great way to reduce waste! Date seed coffee is THE caffeine-free coffee alternative to try this year! It’s simple to make and is a great way to reduce food waste, one pit at a time! After making a large batch of date syrup last week, I was left with two ‘waste products’; a date paste and date seeds… But there was no way I was about to waste them at all....

Recipes › Breakfast Delicious Tropical Green Smoothie By Samira Kazan updated April 19, 2024 This green smoothie is creamy yet dairy-free and naturally sweetened with mangos and banana -It makes for a perfectly balanced breakfast or a nutritious snack You’ve been asking for it, and now it’s finally here – my favorite green smoothie recipe for breakfast (or a snack). Green smoothies can look a little bit daunting to those who prefer their shake fruity and sweet and equate green to vegetables and juicing....