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I have to admit something to you. This food blog job isn’t always as glamorous as you may think it is. It’s a job, like any job, with fun parts (cooking! eating!) and less fun parts that involve sitting behind a computer monitor, editing, writing, emailing, etc. It’s not a sad life by any stretch, but it’s also not glitz and glory – it’s work. Except… when some of the opportunities that come my way are totally out of left field – and I find myself going to California for a day touring an absolutely beautiful almond orchard instead of touring Adobe Lightroom....

Schezwan Vegetables Recipe Adapted from Sailus Food Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 large onion, cubed into 1″ pieces roughly 1 carrot, cut into small, thin discs 8-10 french beans, cut into 1″ pieces 8 baby corns, each cut into 6 round discs 1 green capsicum, cut into 1″ pieces roughly For The Sauce: 2 dry red chillis, halved 1/4 tsp red chilli pwd 1 tsp crushed garlic (about 6 small flakes) 1....

Happy (almost) new year and also – happy citrus season! If you were thinking “hmm… maybe margaritas for New Years Eve this year?” then you’ve come to the right place. Well almost. I originally planned to make a version of my go-to pomegranate cocktail when these sweet ruby red grapefruits showed up in my Farmhouse box last week. They were a lovely surprise because, well, I’ve been over-doing it on the pomegranates lately, and I was so excited by the idea of a pink drink instead....

If you like recipes with beetroots, then you may enjoy this Kerala beetroot thoran recipe, beetroot pachadi, and this dal with beet leaves. Beetroot Thel Dala Recipe Serves: 2-3 Source: Sri Lankan Flavours by Channa Dassanayaka Ingredients: 2 medium-sized beetroots, peeled and diced 1 onion, chopped 1/4 cup tomatoes, chopped 10 curry leaves or 1 bay leaf 1 small cinnamon stick 2 cloves garlic, sliced 2 green chillies, sliced 1 teaspoon curry powder or garam masala 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric 2 tablespoons oil 1/4 teaspoon chilli powder Salt to taste Instructions:...

I took step by step pictures and then realised there are way too many pictures. I put them in collages although I am not a fan of posting steps like this. Hope it’s easy enough to understand, do leave your thoughts. More easy cake recipes: Orange cake Chocolate truffle cake Moist carrot cake Banana cake with cream cheese frosting Step One Pre-heat oven to 350F / 180C. Grease a springform cake pan or a normal round cake tin with butter....

Of all of the homemade salad dressings out there, this lemon tahini dressing might be the one I make most often. It’s really versatile – it tastes just as good with tomatoes and cucumbers in the summer as it does with roasted sweet potatoes, cauliflower, or broccoli in the fall. It consists of a short list of ingredients that I always keep on hand, and it’s super easy to stir together....

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This tofu sandwich recipe doesn’t skimp on flavor. Smoky BBQ tofu plays off a tangy, nutty cabbage salad, which in turn contrasts with sour dill pickles, creamy avocado, and a soft, sweet bun. When it comes to plant-based cookout or game day recipes, it’s a tough one to beat. This tofu sandwich is bold, hearty, and seriously saucy. I learned the hard way: don’t attempt to eat it without a stack of napkins nearby....

Happy 2017 everyone! I know everyone is ready to kick 2016 to the curb, but before we forget about it entirely, I wanted to share our top 10 recipes of the past year. These recipes not only top our site analytics, but they’re among the most made and shared recipes on Instagram. If you’re new here, (welcome!) this group of recipes is a great place to start. Click on the links OR the photos themselves to go directly to the recipes....

This vegan carrot cake recipe is a riff on my mom’s traditional recipe. That cake is Jack’s all-time favorite dessert, so she makes it whenever she comes to visit. Then, I make it again for Jack’s birthday. This year, instead of making her recipe as written, I adapted it to make a vegan carrot cake instead! My mom’s recipe calls for applesauce, which makes her cake super moist and light....

Jack here with my second recipe on the Love and Lemons blog. This recipe is one near and dear to my heart – big, doughy, German-style pretzels! Now, while Germans tend to dip their Laugenbrezel in butter, that’s not how I do it. I dip them in spicy brown mustard. And when we started working with Sir Kensington’s, the first thing I said when I opened up the sample package of Ketchup and Mayonnaise was “Where is the mustard?...

You don’t have to be vegan to love this vegan spinach artichoke dip. Just ask Jack. Whenever I make it, he can’t resist going back for seconds…and then thirds… This vegan spinach artichoke dip is creamy, tangy, and delicious. Who could say no to that? Instead of the traditional mayo and/or sour cream, blended cashews make up the creamy base of this plant-based dip. Nutritional yeast and onion powder add savory, cheesy flavor, while lemon juice and Dijon mustard give it the perfect bright kick....

I swear, no one will know these stuffed shells are vegan. Ok, that was a big statement, let me start over. I’m really pretty sure that these vegan stuffed shells will win over your pickiest eaters. This isn’t fancy food here… we all loved jumbo stuffed shells in the 90’s, and I’m bringing them back today with the best quotation marked “ricotta” that I’ve made yet. The trick is to combine cashew cream with tofu....

I cut up the spring roll dosa just like spring rolls and served with red coconut chutney but you can serve it as a single dosa on its own or with ketchup, which kids will surely love. Oh, who am I kidding? I love ketchup too! So whip up this quick and easy dosa and get ready for the wows and compliments! Sidenote: In case you are looking for the fried vegetable spring roll recipe, I didn’t want to disappoint you....

We’re going to Japan! I know, I’m surprised too… it kind of came up at the last minute, but here we go… Right now I’m en route to Seattle to meet up with Jack. Later this week we’ll be off to Tokyo, Kyoto, Hakone, and back to Tokyo… followed by a couple of days in San Francisco before we head home. We spent some time in Japan a few years ago (pic above), but of course if you have any must-try food suggestions, let me know!...

Time is short, budgets are tight, and sometimes, that means sacrificing taste or creativity in the kitchen. We totally get it, and we want to help! Working with chef Richard Hattaway, we’ll create recipes based on what you already have in your fridge. These will be quick, easy, and budget-friendly meals that don’t compromise on flavor. We also know that the holidays can be financially stressful, and three in four Americans are concerned about the cost of food to celebrate this year (see the results of our survey about grocery costs in 2024)....

Have you ever tried za’atar? The word actually refers to two things: an herb related to thyme and oregano and a Middle Eastern spice blend. Here, we’ll be focusing on the spice. It’s herby, nutty, tangy, and salty, and it’s a seasoning that you absolutely want to be cooking with. Though you can find za’atar seasoning at Middle Eastern grocery stores and spice shops, it’s still not widely available in the US....

Growing up in the midwest, I thought it was just a cruel joke that spring and summer clothes would show up at the mall in February. Bright colors, shorts, flip flops…when there was still snow and slush on the ground. It didn’t occur to me until I moved away that spring was actually starting to happen in other parts of the country. Now that I’m trying to eat more seasonally, I’m realizing that our season in food is also ahead of the game....

Our family always throws kale into our grocery cart each week, so we’ve shared many recipes with kale over the years. I love turning it into a simple salad or sneaking it into baked pasta and stuffed shells on cold evenings. Easy Kale Recipes We Love These easy kale recipes are what our family turns to the most. These recipes are quick and call on a few ingredients. This easy kale and bean salad is packed with good for you ingredients, is crave-worthy and can be made in advance....