If you have an air fryer you NEED to make your chicken thighs in there it literally is the perfect way to cook chicken. And if you don’t have an air fryer–WHAT are you waiting for?!
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If you have an air fryer you NEED to make your chicken thighs in there it literally is the perfect way to cook chicken. And if you don’t have an air fryer–WHAT are you waiting for?!
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This pasta is both dairy-free AND gluten free! It can be made vegan as well if you substitute the gluten free pasta I used for one without eggs. And, of course, you can always swap in normal pasta or ricotta cheese depending on your dietary preferences/restrictions… either way, it’s 10/10 delicious!
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I’ve been on a salad kick lately, trying to find salads that are delicious to make at home and I’m learning it’s equally the ingredients in the salad itself as it is the dressing! And this Tahini dressing is now one of my go-to’s in my house! It’s made from all clean ingredients, too!
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I was inspired to make these after seeing a few viral videos on Tik Tok and figured I would give them a try! I made my own tweaks to make it to my liking and have since made them 4 times in one week so if that’s not a recommendation to try them…!
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I’m truly a sucker for mortadella and burrata so I put them together in this sandwich and just added some balsamic glaze and lettuce and was a happy camper!
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I have to say bolognese pasta is one of my absolute favorite things to eat. I’ve made this recipe dairy free before and I’ve been meaning to try cooking with these new plant-based meat substitutes so this was my first attempt and was very pleasantly surprised… YUM!
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I’ve been experimenting with these for over a month to get it juuuust right! Also, I wanted to convince my boyfriend to eat tofu (he’s a believer that if you don’t have meat in a dish he won’t enjoy it) and I successfully not only got him to like this dish but he loves it! …
This recipe is actually inspired by an old menu item that I used to order all the time from Lenwich sandwich shops that they no longer sell (sadly) so I decided to recreate it at home and I’m so happy I did!
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I almost always make pesto the same way using my Vegan Pesto recipe, but I was really craving something different and a bit unique so I decided to add spinach and a touch of honey and was so impressed with this new recipe!
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In this post I’ll teach you how to make the absolutely PERFECT baked potato and, of course, add on all the classic toppings! I do provide suggestions on how to make this dairy-free and also vegan (by omitting the bacon).
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If you follow me on Instagram (@thefoodjoy) you know that I’ve recently been participating in #MeatlessMonday and it’s been such a great personal challenge to myself to not only create new recipes but also be more mindful about eating more vegetables and reducing my meat intake at home!
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I haven’t met anyone who doesn’t love a good pesto! Have you ever tried a pistachio pesto? It has such a nice nutty salty addition to a traditional pesto that uses walnut or pine nuts.
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This smoothie has been my go to in the morning for breakfast or for an afternoon “treat”! And honestly.. sometimes I make it for a light dinner when I’ve eaten far too much that day!
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This is absolutely one of those recipes that the more quality ingredients you use, the more incredible this dish will taste! Not only did I use freshly made mozzarella and ricotta cheese, but I also used a 16-month aged Grana Padano cheese and 18-month aged Prosciutto di San Daniele.
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Wow.. this pasta is just EVERYTHING. I can’t take all the credit for this because this is a copycat of NYC’s infamous Carbone’s spicy rigatoni dish that many have copied and I basically tested out a few versions and included what I liked the best, made some tweaks to get he flavor exactly to my …
You might not think pizza equates to a holiday recipe, but for my Italian side of the family we have definitely made an impromptu pizza before on Christmas Day with leftover dough from making homemade zeppoles!
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I just love everything about this savory tart! The puff pastry is just so flaky paired with creamy goat cheese for some tartness, baked apples for a slight sweetness, and topped with salty prosciutto and some crunchy, sweet candied walnuts!
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I present to you.. the absolutely perfect chicken cutlets. They are crunchy, have just the right amount of seasoning, and are perfectly cooked tender every time!
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Have you ever tried marinated your chicken with beer? Because ohhh maaaan does it make for some tender, juicy chicken! This recipe also has some major flavor to boot starting with chipotle peppers and adobo sauce. Check it out!
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Growing up, every Friday night my family would take a break from a home cooked meal and decide between ordering in pizza or Chinese food. And every single time I ordered chicken and broccoli in brown sauce… and 31 years later I’m still ordering that! And now I’ve perfected how to …
Let me start off by saying if you’re vegan or dairy-free and you LOVE and MISS pizza as much as I do on the regular.. then you HAVE to try this recipe! Secondly, and very importantly, you can 100000% use this recipe to make any “regular” pizza you want by just swapping out the toppings. …
I am savoring every last bit of grilling weather we have left with these amazing lamb skewers with homemade tzatziki sauce! I’m using quality Grass-Fed New Zealand lamb steaks from Silver Fern Farms which are great for the grill!
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This is my take on a copycat version of the street cart lamb bowls you can find in NYC but with a little elevated twist with harissa instead of the traditional hot sauce and a pistachio cilantro hummus! The best part? I’m using quality Grass-Fed New Zealand lamb medallions from Silver Fern Farms, cooked medium …
How could you possibly make a great bruschetta even better? Using the BEST tomatoes possible.. which for me are heirloom tomatoes from my local farmer’s market. And why not use beautiful yellow ones for an even more unique version of this classic appetizer! And by appetizer I mean I totally so many that it qualified …
I’m SO excited to share this recipe with you all! It uses my “THE Peanut Sauce” named because it’s the only peanut sauce you’ll need for anything from a salad dressing, a marinate, stir fry sauce and more! This Thai inspired Chicken Salad has so many fresh ingredients like fresh sliced mangoes, shredded cabbage, carrots, …
Let me start off by saying this is in no way an authentic Thai recipe, rather inspired by Thai flavors I’ve used in my kitchen. But I do LOVE this recipe and couldn’t be more excited to share it with you all to enjoy in your homes!
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If you’ve been to In-N-Out then I don’t have to tell you how amazing the combination of their special sauce with their caramelized onions on either their burger or fries! Well I was craving them randomly and decided to recreate it at home (and make it vegan with the use of non-dairy cheese BUT feel …
Do you love BBQ kettle cooked chips? Do you like chicken? How about encrusting chicken with those chips? I got you…
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I’ve been working hard on perfecting my Vegan Mozzarella cheese and finally posted it a few weeks ago! Now it’s time to make recipes around it because for anyone who has a lactose intolerance, sensitivity, or is vegan.. this homemade (easy to make in just 15 minutes) mozzarella cheese is BEYOND better than …
Brand new burger recipe coming right in time for July 4th weekend! Bacon jam.. buttery brioche buns.. and creamy brie cheese makes for a deliciously elevated burger that will be sure to impress!
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If you’ve ever been on Pinterest, you can attest that you’ve seen a version of this recipe before! It’s nothing new except that I’ve made it a few times, done some tweaking to my liking and now sharing it with you all! The best part? It’s only 5 minutes of easy prep work and 25 …
Let me first start off by saying two very important things 1) these are the BEST burgers I’ve ever made at home and 2) this recipe is directly adapted from my friend and fellow foodie, Mike Puma of @gothamburgersocialclub on Instagram and founder of the “Smash Burger”. I’m s so excited …
I’ve been making and tweaking this recipe for a few months now and I’m finally ready to share this delicious yellow chicken curry recipe with you all! After visiting Thailand and taking a cooking class where I spent about an hour or so making my own curry paste, I appreciate how much goes into this …
I used to LOVE Caesar salads growing up and always ordered one as an appetizer at restaurants… until I grew up and looked at how many calories are in the dressing and I (almost) never went back! But now I’ve perfected a vegan caesar dressing that is so much healthier and dairy-free! And let’s not …
This is a recipe that comes directly from my mom! She used to make this at every barbecue we had in the summer growing up! As I got older, she would show me how to make it and eventually I completely took over the macaroni salad duty 🙂 Let’s just say that I don’t eat …
I was really craving steak tacos, specifically the ones from Los Tacos No. 1 in New York (aka my FAVORITE tacos I’ve ever had). So I went on a mission to recreate them and I’m pretty proud of myself!
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The best part about this recipe, besides it being deliciously dairy free, is that it doesn’t require you to bake it so you can enjoy it even sooner!
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I brought Taco Bell into my home this week with this replica of their Crunchwrap Supreme! And… I made it dairy-free and you’d never know 🙂 Of course, if you’re not sensitive to or trying to reduce your dairy intake then you can do a 1 for 1 substitution of real cheese and sour cream! …
I’m finally sharing one of my go-to recipes that I always have the ingredients on hand to make! What’s required? Eggs + sliced cheese + tortilla + chicken sausage + mayo + sriracha. And if I don’t have sausage, I’ll just make it meat-less!
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This takes one of my absolute FAVORITE recipes (my vegan mac and cheese) and adds large shell pasta, more shredded vegan cheese and everything bagel seasoning.. yum!
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Well if this isn’t the perfect time for a recipe that feels like a mini arts and crafts project! Empanadas made fresh are SO worth the effort let me tell you especially with a good sauce (don’t worry I got you on that too!).
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So simple. So delicious. If this isn’t your new go-to easy lunch or appetizer then I give up.. (not really, but I did personally eat 3 of these back to back).
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Nothing makes my day more than starting it off with a healthy smoothie bowl! I wish I had time to make this for myself every day 🙂
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I couldn’t believe myself how easy and full of flavor this pasta was to put together! I had the idea of blending in roasted red peppers with a jar of pasta sauce to make an easy, elevated pasta sauce at home and added in some other simple ingredients that really took this to the next …
I was reeeeally craving chicken salad the other day and it’s always so hit or miss sometimes trying to find a good one at a deli or supermarket so I decided to make it myself and I’ll never go back to a deli again!
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Anyone else bored of their typical meal prep? I sure was! But then there came this salad with all the right ingredients. Little kick from the banana peppers, fresh lemon and herb flavor on the chicken, juicy sweetness from the cherry tomatoes and the saltiness
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Buffalo sauce, Dean’s Ranch dip, tender rotisserie chicken all married together on some soft slider buns? Oh, and some melty mozzarella cheese? Interested yet? Good!
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If you’ve ever had a black forest cake… that’s where I got the inspiration for this MUCH healthier smoothie version but not any less flavorful!
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I was inspired by Dean’s French Onion Dip to create these delicious French Onion Sliders, which are also really easy to prep for a large group! Adding caramelized onions to any sandwich or burger in my opinion just makes it so much better and adds such deep flavor.
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This dish is one that I grew up loving. My mom and I would have mother-daughter tea lunches in the town I grew up and one of my favorite things to order there is their Shepherd’s pie. I was craving it the other day and decided to figure out not only how to make it …
I’ve always been a sandwich lover, and the Italian Sub sandwich is a classic favorite of mine! I was craving it at home so I went and got some deli meats, good bread, and accompaniments and thought I would share this delicious sammy with you all!
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One of the things I miss most about trying to balance my diet with little to no dairy at home is creamy, cheesy pastas. So I was on a mission to make a dairy-free version of a cream sauce similar to an alfredo but with my own twist and alas I’ve done it! This sauce …
There are just so many of my favorite ingredients all tucked nicely inside the crispy, buttery bread in this grilled cheese!
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I love a good flatbread! They’re perfect for so many occasions–appetizers at a party, a quick meal for lunch or dinner, and a very easily transportable meal if bringing a dish to another event/house/apartment/cave/etc.
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If you’ve never heard of a Colombian burger.. don’t worry you’re not alone! I didn’t either but now I do and I’m HOOKED.
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Believe it or not.. I made these completely dairy free! And they were delisshhh. Of course, you can 100% make it with traditional dairy products–see the recipe below for both options!
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I was really craving a Philly cheese steak the other day and my brain went to how delicious the american cheese is with the grilled onions and then I jumped to hand cut fries and then to caramelized onions and BOOM this happened. I pretty much love anything that involves caramelized onions because they are …
I’m dub this simple sandwich, “The Jersey” because 1) New Jersey tomatoes are the absolute best and 2) they are so good they can be the star of a sandwich!
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This recipe is mostly inspired by my good friend Herb (@thesocialpause on IG), who made me his version of a breakfast garlic fried rice with thick cut bacon one morning which was so delicious I took some home and immediately ate it again upon arrival of my own apartment just an hour …
These bowls were even better tasting than I imagined! They have just the right amount of natural sweetness and flavor.
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Who doesn’t love Thai food? Well, now you can skip the delivery fees and make it at home!
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Summer is here and it’s grilling season! Here’s a really easy recipe that highlights one of my favorite cuts of meat.. the lamb sirloin!
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I was missing these amazing barbecue ribs I had in Florida earlier this year and was motivated to try making them for the first time and not only was it easy but they were pretty delicious–especially for not having access to a big barbecue smoker!
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Growing up in New Jersey, bagels were a pretty essential part of the weekends for me and my family. There was nothing like my Dad bringing home fresh, warm bagels on a Sunday! And now that I live in NYC where you can’t go a few blocks without stumbling upon a bagel or deli shop. …
I’ve been making guacamole for years and it just dawned on me to share it with you all! I was probably subconsciously triggered by the upcoming Cinco de Mayo 🙂
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This dish was inspired by a trip I took a few years back to the Philippines as well as one of my favorite casual restaurants in the city, Flip Sigi, who does this dish VERY well.
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I’ve been meaning to make this post for quite some time now because this recipe is SO simple and yields a super juicy and flavorful chicken!
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I’ve been on a mini Asian-inspired cooking streak lately (see Pork & Chive Dumplings) so keeping it going with this really quick and easy lo mein dish! My favorite part is that you can adjust the spiciness on this dish really easily and make it not spicy at all to “I need …
Spoiler alert: I’ve never made bread before. Never seen bread made before in my presence. This was my first attempt at making bread at home… so I’m basking in the glory of this beautiful loaf. And you can, and should, too!
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Why put cheese on the outside of your burger when you can put it on the inside, am I right?!
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Undoubtedly, one of my favorite things to eat are dumplings. All types of dumplings… shrimp, pork, chicken–I don’t discriminate. I see “dumpling” on a menu and they’ve got my attention. So you would think it would have dawned on me sooner (being a recipe blogger and all) that I can learn to make them myself! …
As if avocado toast couldn’t get any better… add a perfectly soft boiled egg and some everything bagel seasoning and you’ll never want it any other way!
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Growing up with an Italian mother, pesto has always had a special place in my heart (and stomach)! I’m very particular about my pesto and either make it from scratch or there’s 1-2 brands that I will buy pre-made. Some of you may know this, but I try to keep dairy-free at home since I …
I got this idea from a recent event I attended at a cheese shop in NYC and took it home and made it with my favorite dairy-free ricotta cheese with some honey to make it sweet and truffle oil… because, truffle oil!
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I was really craving some hand-cut french fries but I try my hardest to keep my apartment dairy-free–since I am sensitive to dairy and only indulge when I’m out at restaurants–and I wanted to make them taste like cheese fries. The trick? Nutritional yeast!
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I recently went to Rockaway, Beach and had some really great, classic-style fish tacos. Then a few days later I was dining at a Caribbean restaurant in Brooklyn and had these sweet and juicy fish tacos with mango and a jerk mayo and I was quickly inspired to make my own! The biggest difference is …
This is easily one of my favorite things to make… and the best part? It feels totally guilt-free because the base is made with roasted butternut squash and there’s no cheese or milk in it!
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This is definitely one of the best recipes I’ve come up with lately (pats self on back).
I’ve partnered with a great brand, CHEVOO, with their marinated goat cheeses to make a recipe using their Truffle infused goat cheese in two ways for this recipe! It’s seriously so good I …
If you’re wondering what jackfruit is, don’t worry I was wondering
the same thing just a few months ago!
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No better way to start the day than with a healthy green smoothie bowl packed with healthy ingredients!
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First and foremost… Pitaya is just Dragon Fruit! There are two types of Dragon Fruit: ones with a white inside and ones with a bright pink inside. Pitaya bowls use the pink version, giving it that beautiful, …
I love this dish so much I’ve already made it three times in just two weeks!
I just love the presentation on this dish and the fact that it also tastes amazing is the cherry on top!
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The brioche buns with the buttery bibb lettuce go so well together, cut by the salty burger and the spicy but creamy goat cheese! This one is a real winner…
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Fresh pasta with my favorite prepared pesto and add some easy to make roasted tomatoes for the easiest, delicious weekday meal!
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I know post-holiday’s are tough for a lot of us as we try to ween …
I was inspired from my recent trip to Vietnam to attempt to make these shrimp summer rolls at home. It’s just such a light, fresh and tasty snack, appetizer or even meal–and doesn’t hurt that they’re really …
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I recently posted another pizza recipe, The Spicy Italian Pizza, using this awesome new sauce called Spicy Hot Tomato Oil (aka “Hot …
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