What is monounsaturated fat?
Monounsaturated Fats (monounsaturated acids or MUFAs) are dietary oils with health benefits. They come from plants. When chilled, MUFAs thicken. They remain liquid at room temperature. Monounsaturated Fats are healthy along with Polyunsaturated Fats. Trans and saturated fats, which nutritionists consider unhealthy, remain solid at room temperature. These fats increase the risk of heart…
What are the best vegetarian cookbooks, according to a dietitian?
Vegetarian cookbooks can be a great resource, whether following a diet or simply looking to add more vegetables to your meals. These cookbooks provide an excellent way to experiment with different plant-based foods, flavors, and preparations. They can also inspire creativity and home cooking. When selecting our top vegetarian cookbooks, we considered the author’s credibility,…
The Best Vegan Recipe Books of 2023 According to a Dietitian
You may feel overwhelmed or bored by your usual recipes if you are following a Vegan diet or want to eat more plant-based meals. A vegan cookbook can help you make your meals more exciting, tasty, satisfying, and fun. The best vegan recipes use whole-food ingredients suited to your cooking level. Beth Lipton is a…
Ginger Peanut Chicken with Coconut Rice
This juicy, quick-marinated, ginger-spiked chicken on a bed of THE lushest coconut jasmine rice, with speckles of crunchy peanuts, bright, fresh cilantro, and lime squeezers, is coming to save your day. Why This Recipe Is Weeknight-Fancy SOS We are ride-or-die for weeknight-easy meals, but it’s a bonus when it can still feel a…
Sopa Tarasca with Jalapeno corn fritters
The base is a mixture of tomato and pinto beans, with warm spicy chilies and a silky, creamy texture. Add a generous amount of corn fritters, which are crispy, sweet, and spicy, and you’ll be coming back for more. More. Then, let’s do it again. You will make soup art with Mexican crema,…
Salmon Burgers with Slaw
They are delicious. These salmon burgers are delicious. You’re looking at a golden-colored, crispy exterior with a flaky interior and lots of nutrition. These are easy to prepare and (usually) require minimal or no grocery shopping if you have a well-stocked pantry. These crispy little pan-fried guys are my favorite. As if salmon…
Favorite Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie
The caramelly goodness of brown butter and sugar, the crispy edges, the barely thick and soft center, and melty chocolate chips in little puddles, with just enough salt sprinkled on top to cut through the sweetness, will make you want to eat five of them. These browned butter chocolate chip cookies are my…
Carrot Cake Coffee Cake
It might not seem very clear, but carrot cake combines cake and vegetables, and a coffee cake is a cake you can have for breakfast. No need to be confused. If you enjoy a carrot cake with a slight cinnamon flavor that is just the right balance between dense and springy, this recipe…
Red Chile Tostadas With Eggs
I love these tostadas. They are my absolute favorite thing in the entire universe right now. These tostadas are crunchy, dripping, savory, salted, and just plain on your face. It’s impossible to beat the combination of flavors and textures. Plus, you can make or buy many ingredients in advance (the enchilada, the refried…
Miso Crunch Salad
Notes from Lindsay Cabbage and kale with shrimp, cilantro, and peanuts in a creamy sweet miso sauce… I would eat it every day and be content. (And by “could,” I mean I am currently doing it.) This was originally going to be published later in the SOS Series, but I couldn’t wait to…