Lemon Shortbread Cookies Recipe

lemon shortbread cookies

These lemon shortbread cookies are a fan favorite, and once you try them, you'll see why! They're tender, buttery, and filled with bright lemon flavor. Ingredients ½ cup butter, softened ⅓ Cup cane sugar Zest of 1 medium lemon 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped 1¼ cups all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon sea salt Instructions Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. First, make the dough. Cream the butter…

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Grilled Peaches Recipe

grilled peaches

Grilled peaches are easy and offer a nice base for optional flavorings. Make them for an appetizer or salad topper, or serve them as a side to roasted or grilled meats. Ingredients 4 firm, ripe medium peaches, unpeeled, halved and pitted 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon coarsely ground pepper 1 teaspoon orange, lemon or lime zest, optional 1 tablespoons orange, lemon or lime juice, optional 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh mint or basil leaves,…

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Banana Bread Recipe

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This easy, healthy banana bread recipe has it all - it’s moist, sweet, and full of banana flavor. Totally vegan dessert, it's a delicious breakfast or afternoon snack. Ingredients 2 very ripe bananas, mashed (1 cup) ½ cup coconut sugar, or regular sugar ¾ cup almond milk, or any milk ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil, more for brushing 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar 1½ cups whole wheat pastry flour*, see note ½ cup almond flour 2…

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Baked Apples Recipe

baked-apples

These cinnamon-baked apples are a delicious fall dessert! They're fantastic with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Substitute dairy-free ice cream if you're vegan, or top them with a dollop of my coconut whipped cream instead. The soft, juicy apples contrast beautifully with a crisp brown sugar and cinnamon topping for this baked apple dessert. You only need 8 ingredients to make these baked apples: Apples - We recommend using crisp, firm apples for this recipe. Honeycrisp work really well,…

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Yellow Split Pea Soup Recipe

yellow split pea soup

Yellow split peas fill this cozy soup with plant-based protein, cashews add richness, and smoked paprika and fresh corn give it a sweet, smoky flavor. This yellow split pea soup recipe takes the best parts of that traditional soup – smoky flavor, tons of plant-based protein – and heads in a totally new direction. This plant based soup is 100% vegan, sweet and savory, creamy, cozy, and totally delicious. Here are the things inside: Yellow split peas: They add protein…

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Tomato Roasted Red Pepper Soup Recipe

tomato roasted red pepper soup

Creamy tomato roasted red pepper soup made with roasted fresh tomatoes and red peppers is comfort food at its simple best. What makes this soup special is not only the deep tomato flavor at the forefront, but the roasted red peppers that double down on tomato’s inherent sweetness. Ingredients 2 pounds medium cocktail tomatoes , or 2 cups roasted tomato sauce 1 head of garlic , cut in half Extra virgin olive oil Fresh basil, rosemary, or thyme sprigs 3…

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Minestrone Soup Recipe

minestrone soup

This vegetarian minestrone soup is a classic Italian vegetable soup. It's hearty, fresh, and flavorful - just add crusty bread to make it a meal! This soup is super easy to make and flavorful, and all you need is crusty bread to make it a meal. Here is what you need for the soup: Onion, carrot, and celery - These vegetables create the aromatic base of the soup, known as a soffritto in Italian. You’ll sauté them in olive oil…

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Carrot Ginger Soup Recipe

carrot ginger soup

This easy 7-ingredient carrot ginger soup is great for warming up on cold nights. With a luscious creamy texture from the blended carrots, it's totally vegan - no dairy or nuts required! This easy soup recipe is just 7 ingredients, and it’s so simple and delicious with no cream, no cashew cream, and no coconut cream. The creamy base of the soup comes purely from the pureed carrots. Here’s what else makes it so darn good: Ginger adds a lovely…

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Cabbage Soup Recipe

cabbage soup

Full of vegetables in a supremely simple, light and healthy, Italian-leaning broth, this healthy cabbage soup is helpful to loss a bit of weight. Ingredients 1 cup yellow onion 2 cloves garlic , pressed or grated 1 cup mushrooms , sliced 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 cups tomato juice 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth 1 15 ounce can chickpeas or cannellini beans , homemade, or canned that are drained and rinsed 1 teaspoon…

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Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

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It’s a delicious, all-veggie healthy butternut squash soup with ginger, sage, and rosemary. This basically ‘fall’ in a bowl. It’s creamy and nourishing and with only 10 ingredients, it’s easy to make. These are the required ingredients to make butternut squash soup: Butternut squash - This soup packs in 3 pounds of squash, so look for a medium-large one at the store or farmers market. If you don’t have a scale at home, we recommend weighing the squash when you…

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