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Finding a great vegan dish can be tough, especially for dessert. You can’t cook the fruit and you can’t add anything else to make it that much extra, but this uses all those great things without the cooking or butter. Using coconut milk gives it richness for the ice cream, and the cocoa, dates, and almonds add texture and sweetness for the raw brownie. Combined together it makes a lovely dish for any meal, even those that aren’t vegan.

Key Takeaways:

• This cake is completely raw and vegan, utilizing a mold to shape it
• While there are no animal fats, the creamy coconut milk adds the mouth texture you look for in ice cream.
• The brownie bases combine almonds, dates and cocoa powder to make the delicious cake.

“Why choose between fruity desserts, chocolatey desserts, and creamy desserts when you can have all THREE with this beautiful ice cream cake.”

Read more: http://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/recipe-raw-fruit-coconut-ice-cream-cake-with-brownie-crust/

A healthy alternative to pasta is spaghetti squash. One of the newest health craze trends, spaghetti squash is a much healthier alternative to past and taste just a great. Some may not like spaghetti squash as much due to the sliminess and slipperiness. Baked spaghetti squash carbonara cooked the right way and with all the ingredients that are in a carbonara would surely confuse your taste pallet and have you eating healthier without the guilt.

Key Takeaways:

• Traditional carbonara uses pasta water for creaminess but this uses extra ricotta
• After baking the squash wipe the dish clean to make sure there isn’t excess water for the second bake
• The whole thing takes about an hour and a half from start to finish

“True spaghetti carbonara has just a few simple ingredients: eggs, cured pork, fresh-grated Parmesan or Pecorino, and a hefty dose of black pepper.”

Read more: https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-baked-spaghetti-squash-carbonara-recipes-from-the-kitchn-200313

Madeleines evoke a gentile imagery. They were Proust’s obsession with their buttery delectableness and they’ll be yours too with this mocha chocolate chip recipe. Like all madeleine, you’ll need that quintessential pan and of course butter. This recipe, thanks to its mocha hit, also requires instant coffee, something most homes don’t have, like the pan. You’ll also need to temper chocolate so you can dip the finished products in. Finish this recipe and you’ll see why Proust loved them so much.

Key Takeaways:

• The little creases in the madeleine allow for chocolate to easily coat them
• The recipe calls for copious amounts of butter to make it properly
• You will need a special pan to make the particular shape of these cookies

“The chocolate madeleines are infused with instant coffee powder and studded with chocolate chips, so they’re bursting with flavor in every bite.”

Read more: http://bakingbites.com/2017/12/mocha-chocolate-chip-madelines/

Turkey seems to be that scary thing in the kitchen. For some reason we worry about the prep, making it too dry or undercooked, as though we just can never get a handle on how to make it. This easy recipe gives you the tools to make a succulent turkey as well as interesting side dishes, that are not only tasty, but gluten-free, thanks to their liberal use of rice in the dish. The gravy is the only thing not gluten-free, but cornstarch is a fine substitute for regular flour when thickening.

Key Takeaways:

• The author’s recipe rating system is a great way to compare the calories and nutrition of a serving with specific standards of nutrient density
• The concept of nutrient comparisons are based on the US Department of Agriculture reference values, giving this a more global comparison of recipes and their net nutritional value
• The nutrient rating system is based on a single serving of meals, making it fairly easy to adjust for particular individuals

“you can enjoy the holidays without compromising health with our Healthy Holiday menu which has less fat and fewer calories—one-third fewer calories!”

Read more: http://whfoods.org/genpage.php?tname=recipe&dbid=154

Pecan sandies evoke images of childhood, with simple store-bought cookies and family. This recipe lets you love out those times but gives you the tools to make them yourselves. The key, like many cookies, is brown sugar. This helps give it those crisp edges and that nice sweetness you are looking for. Now the pecans are always important but make sure you lightly toast them to bring it the days and all of that flavor.

Key Takeaways:

• Preheat the oven to 350 and line two baking sheets with parchment paper in preparation for making pecan sandies.
• Lightly toast the pecans in a skillet at low heat for 5 minutes then transfer to a plate to cool.
• Combine ingredients in a bowl and mix for 2 minutes. Then roll dough into balls and bake for about 8 minutes, rotate, and cook for 8 more.

“Toasting the pecans deepens their flavor, making them even nuttier and giving this beloved cookie a pronounced flavor in every bite.”

Read more: https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-butter-pecan-sandies-252500

Alcohol at the holidays is sometimes wanted and sometimes needed. Having a few on hand can help delight your family and guests alike, as well as give you a few options to have at hand when even you need a drink or two at the end of the night. The recipes run the gamut from traditional eggnog to a hot spiced Mexican punch known as ponche navideno, a great combo of apple, cinnamon and other flavors to make a delicious and different seasonal punch.

Key Takeaways:

• During New years eve there are many drinks you can make yourself
• Having different drinks at your party is a great way to make the party fun
• You can use a slow cooker to cook key ingredients for your drinks

“Whether you’re looking for something warm and fruity, cold and creamy, or boozy and bold, there’s a big-batch eggnog, slow cooker drink, punch, or pitcher drink just waiting to be served at your next holiday or New Year’s gathering.”

Read more: https://www.thekitchn.com/12-nog-punches-amp-libations-to-celebrate-the-holiday-season-252497

The holiday season brings with it a flurry of baking. Here are some great tips for bringing your baking skills to a whole new level. Powdered sugar to dust your workspace is just one of the many helpful innovative suggestions that will make your cookies the most sought after holiday snack. Aging chocolate chip cooking dough so that the flavors are enhanced is another interesting idea. Using a paper towel roll to keep your dough perfectly round is an idea worth keeping for years to come. Happy baking!

Key Takeaways:

• Rolling out your cookie dough ahead of time will make cutting and prep that much easier
• Powdered sugar works much like flour when rolling out cookies but adds some sweetness
• Shape your cutable cookies in a paper towel roll tube to keep them perfectly round

“it’s always helpful to have a quick refresher on the tips and tricks that will make your cookie baking adventures a sweet success.”

Read more: https://www.thekitchn.com/holiday-cookie-basics-10-essential-tips-to-know-before-you-begin-baking-252587

The holidays can be a drag, not only on the preparation but on your budget. These meals can help decrease both of those. Using cheaper, but tasty cuts of beef can help with that cost. Sirloin, though sounds like it can be tough, need low and slow cooking to help break up that collagen. You can also prepare the potatoes the day before help with cooking tomorrow. The meal also includes a crisp, another great “Make ahead” that cooks up well the day off but is beautifully heated up and with ice cream. Add a salad and you have a well-balanced meal.

Key Takeaways:

• Start with sirloin roast, a cheaper cut that cooks well slow and low and is flavorful.
• Making a crisp is an easy thing to prepare ahead of time and has few ingredients
• Tie it all together with a salad for a balanced meal that is easy to prep and easy on the wallet.

“We all like to go big at the holidays, even if we’re working on a smaller budget. An elegant roast beef dinner doesn’t have to break the bank, and it definitely doesn’t have to leave you toiling in the kitchen all day.”

Read more: https://food52.com/blog/20849-holiday-dinner-for-six-for-under-60

Many times someone will be cooking and realize that the recipe they are using calls for buttermilk. Buttermilk can easily be made using ingredients that you may already have one hand. All that you need to create a buttermilk substitute is one cup of 2% milk, whole milk, or heavy cream, and lemon juice or white vinegar. You add one tablespoon of the lemon juice or white vinegar to the cup of dairy product and allow the mixture to sit for 5 minutes. This will produce an acidic dairy product that can be substituted for buttermilk.

Key Takeaways:

• Buttermilk, though tasty, is not always handy in the kitchen of most modern cooks.
• This recipe, using lemon juice, is typically called sour milk and works well with recipes calling for buttermilk
• You won’t get the same cultured benefits you get from buttermilk, but you certainly get that tangy taste.

“It’s easy to make a very quick buttermilk substitute in less than 10 minutes.”

Read more: https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-a-quick-easy-buttermilk-substitute-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-185757

The holiday dinner is often the centerpiece of a stunning arrangement. Try a seafood dish that is sure to impress guests at the table. Lobster chunks will pair well with well-cooked pasta on a plate. Be sure to add a fennel sauce or other topping to include some flavor for the dish. Pan seared scallops are another fan favorite that needs to be tried. It takes just five minutes to sear scallops for the dish.

Key Takeaways:

• These two meals are simple, elegant and easy to make for any meal.
• The scallops are the easiest with simple butter on a pan and scallops, letting them be the center of the show
• The other is a different take on lobster, using fennel and fresh pasta to make a delicious cream saucy pasta with lobster.

“The holidays are stressful enough without having to worry about the preparation of an elaborate meal.”

Read more: https://food52.com/blog/21117-easy-impressive-holiday-dinner-recipes