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Everyone is so excited for the new Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opening at Disneyland?! This fun, immersive land is amazing, and we wanted to make sure you knew all about Disney’s new land – from the food to the rides! Be sure to check out our Guide to Star Wars Land food too! Galaxy’s edge Who’s excited for the new Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opening up?! Not only is it the largest expansion at Disneyland, but it’s sure to be THE place to go to this year, especially if you are a Star Wars fan....

Hello from paradise!! I just took a quick break from sitting on the beach and sipping on piña coladas to stop by and say hello. Life is nothing but wonderful right now. We are having a blast. Kids LOVE the beach – who doesn’t, right? – but they get very tired and fussy, though. So we decided to take a midday break, go to our room, and cool off for a bit....

WE LOOOVE THEM! We love Mashed Potatoes (in fact, we are strong believers they are the real star of Thanksgiving), but put them in casserole form and add even more cheese and goodness, and we promise you’ll be obsessed with today’s Mashed Potato Casserole. This potato side dish is a casserole version of Mashed Potatoes and Twice Baked Potatoes combined and is the perfection addition to your holiday meal. Plus, it’s simple and can be made ahead of time making it holiday perfection....

What Makes this the Best Vegan Vanilla Cake? It’s Low-Maintenance: Nothing in the list of ingredients will surprise you. There’s some vanilla extract, some sugar, and a little vegan buttermilk, but no super-secret, hard-to-find ingredients. In fact, you’ve probably got everything you need ready to go in the pantry/refrigerator! That’s one of the beautiful things about this sheet cake recipe – you can make it at a moment’s notice. It’s Simple Yet Delicious: This vanilla cake is a pretty safe bet as far as flavors go, without being bland or boring....

I’ve written this introduction over about 5 times. I’m going to try and blast through my writer’s block and get right into this Vegan Butternut Squash and Apple Soup. If you’ve ever had writer’s block, you know how it goes. Pro-cras-tination. Funny thing is, it’s not that I don’t want to write. I’ve wanted to share this soup for a few weeks now. But sometimes I wonder, hmmm what witty or sarcastically funny joke will I make (you guys do think I’m sarcastically funny right?...

I love making desserts in my Instant Pot. It saves me a lot of time and the results are yummy. If you haven’t tried making desserts in a pressure cooker yet, this gajar ka halwa recipe is a good starting point. You should also try this insanely easy Vegan Rice Pudding, Vegan Brownies and my absolute favorite Vegan Chocolate Cake in your Instant Pot. These vegan desserts turn out amazing in a pressure cooker....

My kids love pasta nights. Whenever I make this Fettucine Alfredo, Creamy Spinach Pasta, or Penne Arrabiatta they finish their meal in no time. Summer is here, which means school holidays, more outside playtime, and less time in the kitchen. We all need a quick dinner recipe to get through the week. Something that everyone in the family eats including the kids. This creamy tomato sauce gnocchi recipe is making rounds on our dinner table more than often now....

Last year I actually shared this pecan pie as a part of a special email list-only recipe. This year, I wanted to bring that same well-loved recipe to the blog after so many requests for it. For another classic Thanksgiving dessert made 100% vegan, try my vegan apple pie! My goodness, WHAT A PIE! Before I even get into how mouth-watering and delicious this vegan pecan pie is, let’s talk about how it takes only 20 minutes of prep!...

Cashews are one of the vegan cooking staples I just can’t go without. In my How to Make Cashew Cream post, I mentioned vegan sour cream as one of the many ways to use cashew cream, and after sharing my cashew whipped cream, I couldn’t wait to share this plant-based sour cream recipe with you. This vegan sour cream tastes exactly like regular sour cream. It’s just as creamy and tangy, with the same rich and thick texture....

Quick and easy watermelon juice takes minutes to make and is one of our favorite summer drinks. If you love this recipe, you’re sure to love our Orange Julius and Strawberry Lemonade. So Refreshing! I LOVE watermelon season, don’t you?! It’s one of the tastes of summer. There is nothing more refreshing and juicier than a slice of this amazing fruit – wouldn’t you agree? Well, my dad is known for his “concoctions in the kitchen”, and one he is best known for is his watermelon juice....

Oh, Tulum. Friends, I’ve made a list of places I would d that I’ve visited if I didn’t live here, and Tulum is at the very top of the list. Yes, that’s after visiting Paris and eating dinner in the Eiffel Tower. Tulum is that magical. Honestly, if someone told me that I had dreamt up our entire 1st wedding anniversary trip to Tulum, I would believe them, because it seems like the type of place you could only craft together in your dreams....

We love all things zucchini – whether it’s sweet like our Glazed Lemon Zucchini Bread or savory like our Parmesan Crusted Zucchini, we love it! This casserole version is delicious too and is a great way to use up some of that leftover zucchini growing in the garden! Another Great Way to Have Zucchini We love zucchini and will usually take any excuse we can to make recipes with it....

why we love penne pasta Penne noodles are one of my favorite types of pasta to use in my pasta dishes! We usually cover them with a simple Homemade Marinara Sauce, White Sauce or use them to make a delicious Pasta Bake. So many endless recipes and main dish ideas! Today, we’ve gathered some of our favorite penne pasta recipes we know your family will love. For pasta tips & tricks, scroll to the bottom of this post!...

This post was originally published in March 2018 and has since been slightly updated and re-published in July 2020. I’m sure we all have those days where we just want something SUPER EASY for dinner. I know that after some really rough and long days I’m so tired that I will definitely have breakfast for dinner. Blogger tip there for ya. If you’re still trying to keep up some nutrition, these Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas are for you....

Family Favorite: Creamy Chicken Piccata in 30 Minutes! This Chicken Piccata recipe is a winner! It’s packed with flavor and perfect for the whole family. It’s great for busy weeknights when you need something delicious and stress-free. The combination of buttery, lemony sauce with tender chicken breasts is absolutely divine. Plus, this recipe won’t need any fancy or hard-to-find ingredients. It uses everyday pantry staples that you likely already have on hand....

More Collections: 4th of July Appetizers, 4th of July Desserts, 4th of July Drinks Summer Sides to Love! During our 4th of July barbecues, we typically offer a range of side dishes. We make sure to provide a combination of sweet and savory sides, as well as warm and cool sides, that pair well with our grilled main dish. No matter how you celebrate, there are bound to be piles of food!...

We Love a Mexican Christmas Dinner! In our home, and many Hispanic households, Christmas Eve (Nochebuena) is when the largest Christmas feast is eaten!! Our feast ALWAYS includes Mexican food! As far back as we can remember, our Luna family gathers on Christmas Eve and enjoys a spread of our favorite Mexican dishes – everything from Enchiladas, tamales, and Tacos, to our TOP-RATED Spanish Rice. With a few sides, salsas, and main dishes you’re set to enjoy all the best food, perfect for a Christmas feast!...

Maybe you’re reading this article for yourself because you’re on the fence about whether a plant-based diet is right for you. Or maybe you’re here because you’re looking for information to send to a friend, family member, or partner to convince them to make the change. While there are a lot of reasons to go vegan, ranging from environmentalism to animal welfare, for many people, one of the most important reasons for switching to a plant-based diet is its health benefits....

Prep Time : 15 mins Spinach/Palak -1 bunch ( I got a little more than 1 cup of spinach puree) Tomato puree – 1 cup Baby potatoes – 10-12 Oil -2 tbsp For grinding Onion – 1 cup chopped Ginger -1 inch piece Garlic – 4-5 cloves Red chilli -2 Cinnamon -1 inch piece Dry powder Turmeric powder -1/4 tsp Chilli powder -1 tsp Garam masala powder -1 tsp Salt needed For garnishing Ginger – 1 inch piece slivered...

Avocado Chicken Salad makes a tasty lunch. We like to serve it up as a sandwich, similar to classic Chicken Salad or Egg Salad. QUICK + EASY LUNCH Avocado Chicken Salad is fresh and simple. This lightly dressed filling is perfect for serving on bread in sandwich form, or on a bed of lettuce for something lighter. When I’m wanting something healthy and fresh, this is a go to choice....