Diet & Special Diets

You know that weeknight rut where dinner feels boring even if the ingredients are good? These vegetarian recipes are built to fix that—big flavors, smart shortcuts, and textures that keep you coming back. From sticky-sweet roasted Japanese sweet potatoes to a saucy harissa chickpea curry and a flaky lentil pot pie, every dish is designed to make meatless feel exciting. You’ll find quick weeknight wins, one-pot comfort, and meal-prep bowls that reheat beautifully. I mention time, oven temps, and the exact tools that actually help (grab a cast iron skillet for crispy edges and use parchment paper on sheet pans … Read more

You want simple, tasty vegan recipes that actually make you excited to eat plants — not fussy projects that sit in your “someday” folder. These 11 dishes are built around bold flavors (hello miso and gochujang), easy techniques (one-sheet-pan roasting, quick simmering), and pantry-friendly ingredients that keep costs low and results high. Inside you'll find weeknight bowls, cozy soups, a holiday-friendly pumpkin pie, and a show-stopping lentil pot pie — all full recipes with exact ingredients, times, and step-by-step instructions. I mention helpful tools like a cast iron skillet and an immersion blender where they speed things up or make … Read more

You know the feeling: it’s dinnertime and you want something simple, tasty, and safe for anyone avoiding gluten. These gluten free recipes are built for real life—weeknights, meal prep, and casual entertaining—so you won’t be stuck eating dry chicken or spending hours cleaning up. Inside you’ll find nine no-stress gluten free recipes that run the gamut: one-pan dinners, a skillet pizza you can make without an oven, a hands-off slow-cooker crowd-pleaser, and quick breakfasts that keep you full. I’ll share clear timings, doneness tips, substitutes, and storage notes so you can cook confidently. Grab your cast iron skillet for skillet … Read more

Light after a meal doesn't have to mean salad-only boredom. These dairy free recipes give you the satisfying flavors you crave while staying light, bright, and easy on digestion. You'll find quick 20-minute bowls, one-pan dinners, creamy pastas without cream, and crispy plant-based bites — all designed to leave you comfortable, not weighed down. I test creamy sauces with my immersion blender and crisp tofu in an air fryer for speedy weeknights. Read on for full ingredients, clear instructions, and friendly tips (plus storage and serving ideas) so you can cook these dairy free recipes with confidence. 1. Teriyaki Salmon … Read more