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Makes 8 Servings

420 Calories Per Serving

Whether you're looking for a meatless any celebration main or just want something hearty, comforting yet uber nutritious weekly meal; this veggie + bean loaded vegan meatloaf will satisfy all.. I served this amazing meal with mix mashed veggies along with sautéed mushrooms and microgreens.. But you can serve it alongside with your favorite sides; such as green bean casserole, cheese-y Brussels sprouts, roasted asparagus.... Either way this will be a classic crowd pleaser.. What I love about this meal, not only this vegan meatless meatloaf has an amazing flavor and texture, but - with the addition

Makes 9 Brownies

283 Calories Per Brownie With Chocolate Ganache

This is going to be your new go-to treat for when you're dreaming something chocolate-y yet healthy !! No one ever believes or guesses the secret ingredient in these vegan brownies !! I know, chickpeas may sound crazy with brownies, but trust me.. YES, they made with chickpeas, but you can't taste them a bit.. Chickpeas add a softness and moisture into the texture that you just can't get from plain flour, these gooey chocolate-y heaven taste just as good as traditional ones, if not better !! They taste way " too good to be true ".. Ohhh, they are so deeply fudge-y, and honestly they don't even

Makes 4 Servings

620 Calories Per Bowl

Ohhh, what a joy in our mouth; comfortingly rich, flavorful, spicy peanut butter broth topped with thick bucatini noodles, steamed and pickled vegetables, roasted mushrooms, spicy + juicy tofu bites - sorry, I forgot putting tofu bites into the plates when photographing the recipe, but please don't skip them, they're unbelievably delicious, and they added crunchiness + richness that is complemented perfectly underlying spicy broth and soft noodles -, soft boiled eggs and microgreens.. This is the ultimate comfort food !! Period !! Homemade soul warming broth is made with garlic, fresh ginger, spicy

Makes 24 Truffles

122 Calories Per Truffle

Now it's time to sweeten Valentine's Day and express your love with this delightful gift !! And also it could be a good news for anyone out there with a sweet tooth looking for something healthy to snack on - without breaking new year's resolution-.. Chocolate covered peanut butter truffles unforgettably pleased your taste buds with their addictive creamy sweet center and crispy dark chocolate coating.. They are perfect as a high protein bite-sized treat for any time of the year or whenever sweet cravings hit.. But if you pack them into carefully selected gift box; there is nothing adds more sweet touch of 

Makes 22 Tamales

244 Calories Per Tamale

My perspective is never changed, either at the day one when I started this blog or today; my goal is to inspire people to cook delicious yet healthy meals at home, and I believe that anyone can be a great cook or baker with the right guidance and inspiration.. Best part is at the end, you'll know you're doing the right thing for just yourself or love ones.. That's why I try to create easy-to-follow recipes that serve healthy, tasty and " feel good about yourself " kind of meals.. Like homemade, simple ingredients tamales - these Latin American cuisine delicacy that combine pockets of masa ( corn flour dough ) filled with sweet or savory fillings, then wrapped up with corn husk or banana leaves and steamed -.. Unlike traditional tamales, this vegan version ditched lard for vegetable oil, and swaps out meaty filling for the vegan filling - I used jack fruit + bean filling but 

Makes 17 Kofta

251 Calories Per Kofta

We can call these addictively delicious stuffed heaven with different names all over the world, such as kibbeh, stuffed meatballs, ishli kofta etc; but one thing is always common for all; they're amazingly tasty, healthy and nutritious.. You can make it traditional way with crispy yet chewy bulgur dough outside filled with ground beef + spices and fried or my way - much healthier than traditional one-.. Still you are going to get delicious chewy bulgur layer outside with just enough amount of avocado oil, but you'll discover "killer filler "inside -tofu, Brussels sprouts, leek, mushrooms, black beans, walnut + lots of spices, then boiled or baked in the oven, and served with tahini sauce and pomegranate molasses.. This isn't a super easy dish to make.. It will require a bit of time and finesse to assemble, but the results are totally worth it !! Biggest challenge might be to make 

Ohhh, it's the sweetest time of the year !! So excited to share this year's cookie box recipes with you !! Here are some insider details explain how to create my annual cookie boxes !! As you all know, every year I challenge myself to fill the baskets + tins with different cookies, but always leave some rooms for classics; like our house favorite healthy-ish sugar cookies with all natural fruit icing or gingerbread cookies.. I always start planning the cookie boxes at least 6 months ago with buying vintage baskets and tins from various antique markets.. Then hard part starts with making a list to narrow down which cookies are going to be in this year's edible gift baskets.. But one thing is always common that every cookies must bring lots of joy and fun to your family - believe me, little smile on friends and neighbors face makes all the hard work goes away -, and of course they must be healthy and delicious.. A homemade cookie box is the one gift no one could ever return, 

Makes 16 Buns

242 Calories Per Bun

Sweden's famous cinnamon buns.. They have couple distinctive difference compare to their American cinnamon roll cousins, Swedish buns are typically twisted and tied into cute little knots, and instead of finishing a thick layer of cream cheese icing on top, these buns are glazed with milk and sugar mixture + sprinkled with crunchy pearl sugar.. I just tweaked the recipe here and there for healthy-ish version, cut the butter amount drastically by adding the applesauce instead.. Otherwise, the process for making the dough and filling are pretty standard and straight forward.. They do require a few hours of prep time overall, and a few long rise times for optimum texture for buns - or even better taste, you can stick dough in the fridge and allow it

Makes 8 Servings

414 Calories Per Serving

Hello everyone, I hope you're still holding tight during the busiest time of the year !! I have to admit, today's recipe is a little bit laborious, but at the end you will enjoy the labor of love - A LOT, guaranteed.. Not only for its outside, but also for the amazing taste of its filling.. Classic combination of potato, spinach and cheddar filling is easy to prepare, and taste like gourmet empanada if not better !! You need to boil the potatoes first, mash, then saute with onion and garlic for providing extra umami taste and dryness of filling.. Also spinach needs to saute with onion, garlic and spices in separate pan. Rest is so easy, just put together all the components, and wrap around in this delicious crumbly pie dough- aka my foolproof less buttery but uber tasty

Makes 6 Servings

441 Calories Per Serving

I love shaved Brussels sprouts salad for holidays, and every year try to share with different ones.. This year's inspiration came from Russian beet and sauerkraut salad, but I tweaked a bit here and there to make it to fit into Thanksgiving table.. Quick, festive, bright, delish, easy to make ahead yet healthy and nutritious !! The candied pecan and coconut bacon are what make this salad uber addictive and set it apart from others.. I’m so in love with the crunch, the spice, the saltiness, and the tang; every bite of this salad is bursting with "tons" of flavor, and eagerly makes you come back for more.. For salad based you'll need plenty of shredded Brussels sprouts, baby arugula, matchstick purple radishes, pears, and dill pickles; toss the greens with the dressing and let the flavors penetrate into the salad - as usual; I used very light dressing in the salad for tasting the individual 

Makes 4 Servings

680 Calories Per Serving With 5 Meatballs

If you're a person who eats neither dairy nor wheat, that leaves you gnocchi-less for years.. But not anymore.. Thanks to these homemade amazing potato+chickpea pillows that are gluten - free, and vegan while still wonderfully tasty and tender.. Once prepared, enjoy them immediately by boiling or pan frying in minutes.. Extras can store in the freezer for later use, so you can enjoy the gnocchi whenever the cravings hit.. By substituting the wheat flour with chickpea flour and tapioca flour doesn't only make gnocchi soft and pliable, yet firm enough not to be sticky + not fall apart; as well as helps to add extra protein and nutrients to the dish.. Best of all, this gluten-free gnocchi is freshly made with just a few wholesome ingredients with no preservatives, additives, tons of salt, etc.. hearty, comforting and delicious without any

Makes 12 Slices

509 Calories Per Slice

Forget about the old fashion pumpkin pie and try this incredibly healthy, luxuriously creamy and perfectly spiced pumpkin cheesecake with caramelized apple + crunchy hazelnut toffee for your Thanksgiving table.. Ohhh, it's easy to make -only 25 to 30 minutes of hands-on time-, and ideal dessert for making ahead.. Actually this cheesecake needs time to set in the fridge, so making a day or two ahead is crucial, and that means you can check dessert off the list of to-do's, which is kind of big bonus for busy holiday preparations.. I used my foolproof healthy " oat + nut and dried fruit " crust for tasty yet nutritious base

Makes 10 Bars

287 Calories Per Bar

These delightfully chewy homemade granola bars are cheaper, tastier and much healthier -no fat or sugar added - than store bought ones.. I have a confession to make, YES, I have a thing for granola bars, I simply love them, and try every possible brand for searching the better taste or healthier version.. And, I'm telling you, these bars have amazing chewy texture and far superior flavor than any of them.. First of all, you can taste all the ingredients individually + better, and of course homemade bars are made with organic ingredients + free from food additives and preservatives - these bars don't need them to survive months on the shelves.. They taste like heaven, kind of chewy caramel stuffed with all the healthy nuts and seeds.. Perfect way to clear out your pantries

Makes 13 Enchiladas

231 Calories Per Enchilada

As a vegetarian who eats primary gluten-free, I love these protein rich lentil tortillas / wraps which is made with just two ingredients; red lentils and water.. Just soak, blend and cook - like regular tortillas.. So easy, so filling, and so delicious.. Gluten - free, grain - free, vegan, high in protein and fiber !! Because of the earthy and neutral flavor of red lentils; these nutritious wraps will work perfectly for both sweet and savory fillings / toppings.. They are tender and very pliable, so bend, roll, and fold them for wraps, tacos, enchiladas and more... Lentil tortillas are delicious and irresistible as is, but I wanted to elevate their flavor with more plant based power and nutrients, and used them into "out-of-this-world " tasty enchilada dishes.. BEST OF THE BEST

Makes 4 Servings

449 Calories Per Serving

I created and served this veggie loaded spaghetti squash mac and cheese as a delicious and satisfying dinner; version of much lighter + healthier alternative everyone's favorite pasta dish !! So easy, uber tasty, keto friendly, high in fiber and low in carb + calorie !! First, I baked and shredded the spaghetti squashes, then I stuffed the squash boats with mixture of prepared veggie + cheese sauce, topped with just a bit more cheese and pumpkin seeds, finally I baked them until golden on top and enjoyed.. Believe me, you're not going to eat regular mac & cheese, after you taste this gourmet version.. Because you're not just eating squash or pasta, at the same time you're getting tons of vegetable in them without realizing - what could be better 

Makes 1 Loaf - 9 Slices Pumpkin Bread

324 Calories Per Slice

During the summer we spoiled ourself with zucchini bread, but now it's time for pumpkin bread !! And I can say, this is the BEST pumpkin bread I've ever had !! Super moist, tender, not overly sweet but addictively tasty, perfect to enjoy with a cup of tea or as a post workout snack or dessert.. Who doesn't love it ? Kids love it.. 

Makes 4 Servings

445 Calories Per Serving

Let me introduce you new "fall season" favorite recipe; thick slabs of cabbage and sweet potatoes are roasted deeply until caramelized, then served with crazy delicious + nutritious whipped yogurt + tahini sauce and garlic-y, nutty, spicy topping for meaty, filling and satisfying lunch, dinner or flavorful side.. Roasted cabbage became tender and outer leaves crispiness creates nice contrast with sweet potatoes caramelized softness.. Also bitterness of the cabbage perfectly balanced with sweetness of potatoes.. " Win win " combination !! Super easy to make and so delicious.. You can prepare veggies in the oven or on your grill, 

Makes 8 Burgers

474 Calories Per Burger

If you're obsessed with Vietnamese bahn mi sandwiches as we are, then you'll enjoy more of these burgers.. Unique combination of savory, salty, tangy flavors and chewy, crunchy textures that a single bite of bahn mi delivers, it's a really tough one to beat !! I just turned this amazing taste and texture into a burger with a plant - based quality protein.. It's an American