Who doesn’t love a sweet treat that helps cool things off on a hot, late summer afternoon? When you whip up these Easy Sweet Mango Popsicles, you get all the immense flavor you love without any gluten or dairy! Chunks of mango are puréed to a whipped delight with So Delicious Dairy Free Vanilla Oatmilk Creamer and mingled with So Delicious Dairy Free Oatmilk Yogurt Alternative Sweet Mango flavor for a bright frozen dessert you’ll want to make even in the dead of winter. All you need is 10 minutes of prep and a little patience after popping these popsicles in the freezer and you’ll be enjoying a satisfying treat sooner than you think! Add your favorite berries for a fun twist to this recipe, or keep it smooth, either way, this vegan dessert is a flavorful win in any meal planning playbook.

No Excuses Needed

I dunno about you guys, but I don’t need an excuse to whip up my favorite dishes. It can be 100 degrees outside and I’ll still be serving my favorite white bean soup.

Even when it’s below zero, you can find me whipping up some apple crumble dessert tacos, because good food knows no time limits, knows no seasons. It’s good because it’s good and is eaten because it’s wanted.

Can I get an amen?! HALLELUJAH!

What’s In These Sweet Mango Popsicles?

Seriously, three ingredients. That’s it! It would be almost impossible to make this with less than that. You can try, but why bother when this is perfect just as it is?!

• Layers of So Delicious Sweet Mango Oatmilk Yogurt Alternative
• Frozen mango chunks
• So Delicious Creamy Vanilla Oatmilk Creamer

Basically, you just spoon in a small amount of the sweet mango yogurt alternative, then whiz up the mango chunks and oatmilk creamer in a blender and spoon in a thick layer of the puree, followed by another layer of the yogurt alternative and that.is.it.

BAM! Dessert is served!

What Can I Add To These Sweet Mango Popsicles?

I’m really crushing on the new oatmilk products from So Delicious because they are so smooth and creamy, and totally gluten-free, so I know I can enjoy some #tOATallydelicious noms without worry.

And who doesn’t love food without worry?!

The fun thing about this treat is how customizable it is!

• Swap the vanilla oatmilk creamer for the original variety, lowering sugar content and increasing mango flavor!
• Swap the sweet mango yogurt alternative for the triple berry variety for a flavorful twist!
• Add fresh berries for flavor and texture!
• Use the snickerdoodle oatmilk creamer for a touch of cinnamon spice and harness the flavors of fall!

You really can’t go wrong here, the options are almost endless, so have fun!

Easy Sweet Mango Popsicles

Don’t let go of summer yet and whip up these super simple sweet mango popsicles to beat the late summer heat, or just because you want a flavorful treat to enjoy! With delicious oatmilk creamer and oatmilk yogurt alternative, these frozen desserts are both gluten-free and vegan, and full of fresh mango flavor. Prepped in under 10 minutes, can you even wait for these to freeze?! Hello, noms!

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Get ready to shake up those boring after-school snacks with these super simple and delightful Southern Spicy Corn Cups! Featuring Libby’s® Whole Kernel Sweet Corn Vegetable Cups, this delicious snack can be made in advance and stored in the fridge for easy grabbing and heating when the kids come crashing through the front door. With two different cheeses, crisp bell peppers and diced serrano peppers, this appetizer whips up in just minutes in a single pan and is ready to be devoured by even the pickiest eater. Throw out those old standbys, a new snack sheriff has arrived!

After School Snacks, Reinvented 

I know, I know, you hear it allllll the time. Try this new snack, your kids will love it!

And then it turns out to either be just the same ol’, same ol’, or it takes so much time the Pinterest gods above laugh out of sheer spite.

But this snack, this snack is everything you’re looking for: fast, delicious, inventive, and new!

Don’t believe me? Get ready to be amazed.

What Is In These Spicy Corn Cups?

The best pantry staples, of course. You know you’re in the right place when you’re cooking with me!

• Libby’s® Whole Kernel Sweet Corn Vegetable Cups
• Crunchy red bell pepper
• Spicy serrano peppers
• Chili powder
• Paprika
• Butter
• Cream cheese
• Cheddar cheese

I really love reaching for my Libby’s® Vegetable Cups because of their single-serving size, their convenience, and how I can whip up this snack and store it right in the same container! And they’re totally microwaveable, so making this ahead of time is a breeze!

How Do I Make These Spicy Corn Cups?

This is where the magic happens, my friends. You only need one little skillet and about 10 minutes of your time from start-to-finish!

• Chop the peppers
• Melt down butter and cream cheese
• Add Libby’s® Whole Kernel Sweet Corn Vegetable Cups, drained
• Add bell and serrano peppers
• Stir in chili powder and paprika
• Stir in cheddar cheese
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper
• Top with more goodies as desired (I love me some salsa!)
• Eat, or store for later!

Suuuuuuuper easy. I promise. You are going to be so happy to have this fun, new after school snack in your repertoire, and the best thing about it is that’s it customizable. Don’t like things too hot? Add less serrano pepper and chili powder. Want more fire? Add hot sauce or salsa verde!

Southern Spicy Corn Cups

These Southern Spicy Corn Cups are so easy and delicious, even adults will be digging the wonderful flavors! With melty cheeses, crisp bell peppers, spicy serrano peppers, chili powder, and paprika, this snack will hit the spot, and it only takes a few minutes to whip up! Serve this appetizer straight away when the kids get home from school or save them in their cups in the fridge for later!

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Get ready to enjoy the ultimate burger lover‘s dream burger when you whip up this incredibly flavorful and easy Garlic Cilantro Stuffed Juicy Lucy Recipe! Filled with fresh garlic, cilantro, and Tillamook Monterey Jack Cheese, these beefy, cheesy delights are the perfect dinner for wowing friends and family alike. Taking cues from the classic Minnesota Juicy Lucy and my fave garlic cilantro-stuffed chopped steak from a little Mom & Pop shop in San Antonio, this stuffed burger recipe is truly a cross-country wonder for everyone to enjoy.

Cross-Country Food Love

Growing up in Minnesota, the Juicy Lucy (or Jucy Lucy, depending on who you think wins the claim on the invention) was our famous food creation, in the way a cheesesteak is wholly Philly, and deep dish pizza screams Chicago.

Can you call yourself a true Minnesotan without knowing what a Juicy Lucy is or having tried one? I suppose, but I might give you a side-eye or seven. I’ve never been to the State Fair, so you can feel free to side-eye me as well.

This stuffed burger recipe is one-part Minnesota because of the cheesy Tillamook goodness stuffed inside, but it also has a piece of my Texas heart in there, as I drew from my time working at a small mom & pop restaurant in San Antonio that featured a garlic cilantro-stuffed hamburger steak topped with Monterey Jack cheese.

This cross-country burger creation will steal your heart as these parts of the country have stolen a piece of mine as well.

What’s In This Juicy Lucy Recipe?

I honestly have to say that Tillamook is the hero of this recipe. Did you know Tillamook is available in Minnesota?! Find out where to buy you some cheesy noms now, because you need it for these stuffed burgers.

But, in the simplest sense, this burger consists of:

• 80/20 ground beef
• Tillamook Monterey Jack Cheese
• fresh cilantro
• fresh garlic
• salt & pepper
• Tillamook Farmstyle Thick Cut Mexican 4 Cheese Blend Shredded Cheese

That’s a perfect burger right there, and we haven’t even gotten to toppings or bun options!

The reason for the season is Tillamook coming to Minneapolis! We’re celebrating by diving into all the amazing and fun ways you can make a Juicy Lucy, and we even got to meet Chef Justin Sutherland and taste his very own version of the Juicy Lucy, which will be on the Handsome Hog menu from August 12-18.

After trying it, zomg, you guys need to get out there and devour it, because it was soooooo good. Melty Fest is coming on the 12th to Bauhaus Brew Labs in Minneapolis, and there will be Juicy Lucys made by Chefs Justin Sutherland, Carrie McCabe-Johnston, Nick O’Leary, and Erik Sather. I cannot wait to give those a go as well, all stuffed with deliciously melty Tillamook cheese from the famous farmer-owned cooperative in Oregon.

Celebration?! Hells to the yeah, my friends!

What Do I Put On This Juicy Lucy Burger?

An excellent question indeed!

You could literally put whatever you want on it and it’ll be amazing. The burger itself is the star, but this is what I generally throw on mine:

• farm-fresh salsa
• sliced avocado
• pico de gallo
• chipotle mayo

It almost seems redundant to use both salsa and pico, but the difference in flavor and texture between the two is why I use both. Salsa has the sauciness, and pico brings the crunch and bite.

You know what would also be amazing? Fried onion strings. Yassssss.

How Do I Make These Stuffed Burgers?

I like to separate my meat into balls first so I know each patty will be even in size. From there:

• divide each ball in half and press into thin discs wider than the buns you’ll be using
• add cilantro, garlic, and Tillamook cheese to the middle of one disc
• place second disc on top of the first and carefully pinch the edges together so they don’t separate while grilling
• press patties into a uniform shape/form, sprinkle with salt and pepper
• grill on medium-high for 4 minutes per side for medium-rare
• top with Farmstyle Thick Cut Tillamook Shredded cheese
• add to toasted buns and top with your fave noms
• eeeeeeeeeeeeeeat

Super simple! I like to cube my Tillamook cheese for the patties so they melt faster and distribute more evenly inside the pocket. You won’t regret the melty goodness.

Garlic Cilantro Stuffed Juicy Lucy Burger

Say hello to the ultimate burger lover’s dream burger with this Garlic Cilantro Stuffed Juicy Lucy Recipe! Filled with fresh garlic, cilantro, and Tillamook Monterey Jack Cheese, these beefy, cheesy delights are the perfect burger for lazy nights or entertaining with friends and family. Taking cues from the classic Minnesota Juicy Lucy and my fave garlic cilantro-stuffed hamburger steak from San Antonio, this stuffed burger recipe is truly a cross-country dinner dish that everyone will love!

If you like this recipe, please give it a 5-star rating!

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Summer is getting crazy flavorful with this super simple and delicious Walnut Pesto Pasta with Roasted Summer Vegetables! Colorful summer vegetables add brilliant bursts of flavor to this easy pesto dish, and with bucatini noodles to absorb the walnut pesto recipe, every bite is certain to please. This entire dinner comes together in just 30 minutes and is topped with delicious burrata cheese for a finish that easily put this pasta dish right into your weekly summer meal rotation. Follow the tips below for the best possible walnut pesto recipe and get ready to knock your socks off with deliciousness!

Succulent Summer Produce

I love putting summer vegetables to work. They are the best of the best, fresh from gardens near and far.

If you find yourself with a surplus of amazing veggies in need of a great recipe, then I’m your gal, hands down. From my one pot summer vegetable pasta, to this amazing ratatouille, and even these simple calabacitas, I’ve got you covered.

Today we’re adding another spectacular dish to our summer veggie repertoire, utilizing a wide assortment of noms, and fistfuls of the freshest basil you can get your hands on for the most spectacular and simple walnut pesto recipe around!

What Roasted Summer Vegetables Do I Use?

In all honesty, you can use whatever vegetables you have on hand.

I went to the Farmer’s Market last week with the girls and picked up some glorious purple and green beans and I couldn’t resist roasting them along with the fresh baby zucchini, squash, and heirloom grape and cherry tomatoes.

I’m drooling just thinking about it.

You don’t have to use when I used here, in fact, some amazing veggies you could add include:

• eggplant
• mushrooms
• bell peppers
• sweet potatoes
• sweet corn

You could also go with asparagus, but since that is more of a spring vegetable, I shy away from it in summer dishes as the stalks get really large and woody in summer and the flavor isn’t as great.

What’s In This Walnut Pesto Recipe?

This is such an easy pesto recipe, you will want to make it all the time, I promise.

Using my traditional pesto recipe as the base, we swap out the pine nuts and use walnuts instead. Super simple!

• lots and lots of fresh basil
• walnuts
• parmesan cheese
• fresh garlic
• salt and pepper
• olive oil

I like to use just a little less olive oil so the pesto is thicker because we’re going to thin it out with some salty pasta water when we toss it with the bucatini pasta, so it coats both the outside and inside of each delicious noodle.

How Do I Make This Walnut Pesto Pasta Recipe?

It seems like there is a lot going on and that this recipe will take forever, but all the cooking is going on at the same time so everything finishes all at once!

• prep and roast summer vegetables
• boil bucatini pasta noodles
• prepare walnut pesto
• toss noddles in pesto and reserved pasta water
• plate and top with roasted veggies
• add dollops of burrata
• dive on in!

I love to pair this dish with some toasted ciabatta bread coated in garlic olive oil and sprinkled with salt and pepper, just for that salty, garlicky crunch. Good thing I’m hitting up the Farmer’s Market again this evening, because I must make this dinner about seven more times. You know, every single day, of course, ha ha ha.

Walnut Pesto Pasta With Roasted Summer Vegetables

Get ready to indulge in all the best of what summer has to offer in this fantastically delicious Walnut Pesto Pasta with Roasted Summer Vegetables! Featuring an easy pesto recipe and all the summer vegetables you love, this dinner whips up in just 30 minutes, and is perfect with a hearty dollop of fresh burrata on top!

If you like this recipe, please give it a 5-star rating!

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Breakfast just got a little more scrumptious with this amazingly simple Triple Berry Vegan Coffee Cake Recipe! With a ripple of decadent vegan cream cheese in the middle, fresh berries, and the new So Delicious Dairy Free Oatmilk Yogurt Alternative, this sweet treat delivers the best qualities of a breakfast cake without the associated guilt. Grab your favorite cup of coffee and get ready to start enjoying your mornings with this easy coffee cake recipe!

Request Delivered!

A few weeks ago, I posted a series of questions in my Instagram Stories, asking what it is you would like to see more of around A Simple Pantry.

One request was for more vegan cuisine from a non-vegan eater.

Like I mentioned in the vegan gyros post, vegan food is for everybody. If you love food and love to try new things, then you’re in the right spot because experimenting with vegan cuisine has been so much fun, and far different from what I ever pictured vegan cuisine to be like.

So welcome to my latest delicious entry into the vegan reel!

What’s In This Vegan Coffee Cake?

If you checked out my vegan double chocolate tree stump cake, you probably already know that there isn’t anything too crazy happening here. There are no eggs involved, and instead of regular milks and yogurts, we’re using the new So Delicious Triple Berry Oatmilk Yogurt Alternative!

With the rise in popularity of oatmilk products, it seemed only natural to tap my friends at So Delicious since I know we all loved their Oatmilk Frozen Desserts (hello Apple Crumble Dessert Tacos!). Did you know they now have a variety of oatmilk yogurt alternative flavors?!

Made with gluten-free oats, there are four oat-mazing flavors to try:

• Triple Berry
• Sweet Mango
• Spiced Pear & Fig
• Strawberry Rhubarb

You could probably make an easy coffee cake recipe with any of these great flavors! I’m personally eyeing Sweet Mango for my next coffee cake, in case you were wondering.

This vegan coffee cake also has:

• A vegan cream cheese layer
• Fresh berries galore
• Streusel. Because, streusel.

How Do I Make This Vegan Coffee Cake Recipe?

It’s actually super simple!

• Whip up the cream cheese layer first and set it aside.
• Whip up the wet ingredients.
• Add the dry ingredients.
• Put some batter in a springform pan.
• Add the cream cheese, then sprinkle with berries.
• Top with remaining batter.
• Make streusel, try not to eat it all, put it on the cake.
• Bake.
• Eaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat.

See? Super easy. The hardest part is smelling all that yum and having to wait for it to bake and cool before diving in.

It’s torture, I swear. But the best kind.

Triple Berry Vegan Coffee Cake Recipe

Breakfast gets an upgrade with this simple and delicious Triple Berry Vegan Coffee Cake Recipe! Bold flavors meet tender crumb, with a delicate ribbon of melty cream cheese in the middle, studded with fresh fruit and featuring So Delicious Triple Berry Oatmilk Yogurt Alternative. Grab a cup, grab a friend, grab a slice, and enjoy today!

If you like this recipe, please give it a 5-star rating!

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A traditional peasant dish from France, this Easy Ratatouille Recipe is a fresh twist on the classic stew! With beautiful summer vegetables piled high on a bed of creamy parmesan polenta, this dish aims to please even the pickiest palate, and the whole meal cooks up in just 30 minutes, making it a wonderful addition to any weeknight dinner. Put those vegetables to work in the easiest ratatouille around, and don’t forget to pair it with a classic Louis Jadot Beaujolais!

What Is Traditional Ratatouille?

Considered a peasant dish, ratatouille is actually a French stew!

• It’s made by sautéing each vegetable individually first
• Then everything is brought back together in a single pot to finish

There are barely any ingredients involved beyond the vegetables themselves, other than some salt and pepper. The vegetables stew in their own juices for a most flavorful dish, and unique like these chipotle shredded beef tacos and this Italian sausage soup with caramelized fennel.

So What Vegetables Are In This Easy Ratatouille Recipe?

All the best summer vegetables, of course!

• eggplant
• zucchini
• sweet red bell pepper
• purple onion
• tomato

They are all diced up and mixed with fresh, minced garlic and finished with fresh oregano. It’s so simple it’s crazy!

Paired with an amazing bottle of Louis Jadot Beaujolais, a plump and juicy wine with notes of strawberry and black cherry, and peppery finish, this dinner explodes with an array of complementary flavors. I seriously need to make this dinner again ASAP, especially while summer produce is at its freshest.

What’s In This Creamy Polenta Recipe?

The parmesan polenta for this recipe is a wonderful and simple base, that you could easily use in other dishes, especially if you’re gluten-free!

Most people are familiar with the ready-to-eat polenta logs you find in most stores, but granular polenta is generally just as accessible if you know where to look!

I often find it in the health foods area, or with other loose-grain products, and often under the name of corn grits.

We cook the polenta up in a pot of boiling water with a bit of salt, but the fun comes at the end when we stir in some butter and grated parmesan. The flavor and texture of fresh creamy polenta is spectacular in comparison to what you’d get with the log variety, so definitely make the parmesan polenta fresh!

How Do You Make This Easy Ratatouille Recipe?

In all honesty, the prep takes the longest, because you have to dice a lot of veggies before you can actually get to the cooking part!

• Start the polenta before cooking the vegetables
• Sauté the eggplant by itself, then remove from the pan
• Sauté the zucchini by itself, then remove from the pan
• Sauté the bell pepper and onion together with the garlic, then add the tomato
• Add the eggplant and zucchini back in and let cook for a few more minutes
• Finish the polenta with butter and parmesan
• Serve!

Easy Ratatouille Recipe with Creamy Polenta

Put that summer produce to work in this fantastic twist on the classic French peasant dish! This easy ratatouille features flavorful eggplant, zucchini, and crunchy peppers and onion, browned and stewed with tomato, garlic and fresh oregano for a complex and delicious dinner. Served atop a bed of creamy parmesan polenta, this simple meal cooks up in just 30 minutes and will be a huge hit with the whole family. Serve it tonight with a bottle of Louis Jadot Beaujolais for the perfect pairing!

If you like this recipe, please give it a 5-star rating!

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Grab a pan and get ready to make the most flavorful Chipotle Herb Pan Seared Steak Recipe around! With tons of fresh herbs, smashed garlic, and chipotle adobo sauce, it takes only minutes to get this flavorful and tender spiced steak on the table. Perfect for summer entertaining with home goods from Gordmans, your guests will want to come back every night for these epic dinner noms! This gluten-free chipotle steak recipe delivers a light smoky-spiced quality, tossed with butter and herbs for an intensely flavorful finish. Get cooking today!

Got It At Gordmans

We talk about eating pretty fairly often around here. Beautiful food is food you want to just dive right into, and for good reason!

But eating pretty is also how you present your table and how you serve your guests.

To make this pan seared steak recipe really pop, I served it on blue plates that I picked up at Gordmans! As an off-price retailer, there are always treasures to be found at amazing prices, which means I can style any dinner occasion on a budget.

I mean, how delicious does this butter herb steak look on the blue plate I nabbed for a hecka good deal?! It’s almost too gorgeous to eat.

But of course eat it. You have to eat it.

How Do I Make This Chipotle Steak Recipe?

The awesome thing about this spiced steak is that it takes very little time to make! Yay!

• season steak with a generous amount of salt and pepper
• heat olive oil in a hot pan, then add steak
• add butter, garlic, fresh herbs and adobo sauce
• flip steak after 3 minutes
• baste steak for 3 minutes, or until medium-rare
• remove from pan and let rest for 5 minutes
• eat!

Super easy!

How Do I Know When The Steak Is Medium-Rare?

There are a few ways to get that perfect level of doneness. For a 1-inch thick steak you could:

• time it! 3-5 minutes per side will generally produce a medium-rare finish
• touch it! A medium-rare steak will squish when pressed, but only a little bit. Medium doneness will have no give, and rare will be all squish.
• temp it! Pop that meat thermometer in there and look for a temp between 130-140 Fahrenheit for medium-rare.

The touch technique is honestly the best, but it does take practice to get it down, so I always share the general timing as a super simple way to monitor the doneness.

Chipotle Herb Pan Seared Steak Recipe

Get ready to throw the perfect summer soiree with this Chipotle Herb Pan Seared Steak Recipe, served on beautiful dinnerware from Gordmans! With smoky adobo sauce and tons of fresh herbs, this spiced steak is ready in just minutes and pairs perfectly with your favorite summer veggies for a gluten-free dinner worth celebrating with friends and family alike. Get your bargain on at Gordmans so you can splurge on great eats tonight! Find a Gordmans location near you now!

If you like this recipe, please give it a 5-star rating!

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Bring on the flavor with this Ultimate Stuffed Breakfast Burrito Recipe! Featuring a simple chorizo-spiced pork crumble, creamy scrambled eggs, spicy tots, and melty quesadilla cheese, you can’t go wrong with these Mexican breakfast burritos. Wrap up the goods in Angelic Bakehouse 7-Grain Wraps and you’ll be dining in flavorful style in just minutes. Get ready to get your noms on, because breakfast is served!

The Most Important Meal of the Day

I love starting the day with a hearty breakfast. Full of nutritious foods, lots of protein, and just all-around delicious.

What’s not to love?

Thankfully, this breakfast packs a ton of flavor in a small package. A package wrapped up neatly in my new fave Angelic Bakehouse 7-Grain Wrap!

What Are Sprouted Grains?

In the simplest form, it’s a seed that has germinated! What I love about Angelic Bakehouse’s sprouted grains is:

• They utilize single-sourced, sustainable, red wheat berries, for a 16% protein boost compared to commodity wheat
• Sprouting boosts the nutrient content, especially B vitamins, folate, fiber, and essential amino acids
• Sprouted grains have a lower glycemic index, which may reduce blood glucose levels!
• They may be easier to digest than other grains, which is a bonus

For myself personally, I find sprouted grains to be far easier to digest, which is so so nice since I can rarely handle traditional grains after my surgery. There is nothing quite like a lump of bread just sitting in your stomach, making you miserable for hours. Angelic Bakehouse has saved my love for grains!

What’s In This Breakfast Burrito Recipe?

Lots of noms, that’s what! Seriously, though, let me break it down for you:

• Angelic Bakehouse 7-Grain Wraps
• Homemade chorizo-spiced pork crumble
• Creamy scrambled eggs like Grandma used to make
• Crispy tots tossed in chili and garlic powder before baking
• Spicy green chile
• Mild, melty quesadilla cheese

The fun thing about these chorizo breakfast burritos is that even after you’ve wrapped them up in their Angelic Bakehouse blankets, the fun doesn’t end!

Top them with a runny, fried egg! Slather them in hot sauce! Throw some avocado on there! Go crazy!

How Do I Make These Mexican Breakfast Burritos?

While there may be a lot of ingredients here, it doesn’t take much time to put these chorizo breakfast burritos together.

• Start by seasoning the tots and placing them in the oven to bake; tots take the longest time
• Mix up the chorizo seasoning and mix it with the pork, then cook
• Scramble the eggs! You can keep cleanup to a minimum by using the same pan as the pork
• Prepare the Angelica Bakehouse 7-Grain Wraps by layering them with the cheese and chile, then add the cooked foods
• Fold, and devour

If you enjoy all the flavors packed together in a single bite, you could also add all the fixings to a big bowl and stir everything up before dishing into the wrap. You guys know me, though, I like the appeal of each individual row of noms. It’s fun to look at.

Ultimate Stuffed Breakfast Burrito Recipe

Breakfast doesn’t have to be the same boring thing every day. Break out of the routine and whip up this Ultimate Stuffed Breakfast Burrito Recipe filled with chorizo-spiced pork, perfectly scrambled eggs, spicy tots, and melty cheese! Fold these bad boys up in a wonderfully delicious Angelic Bakehouse 7-Grain Wrap and get your noms on, my friends! Click here now for a special Angelic Bakehouse coupon for $2!

If you like this recipe, please give it a 5-star rating!

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You are just a few easy ingredients away from making the most flavorful Calabacitas Con Elote Recipe! With zucchini and Libby’s® Whole Kernel Sweet Corn, this simple side dish cooks up in 10 minutes and goes with just about everything. This gluten-free side is perfect when you’re looking to break away from rice and pasta, and with a summer full of salads, this Calabacitas recipe will be a true crowd pleaser. Follow the tips below for the best (and quickest!) results, as well as ways to customize this versatile dish!

Back To My Roots

More like my college roots, to be exact.

Living in Socorro, NM, was an amazing experience, even as a broke college student. It’s where I discovered sopapillas, posole, and the very dish I’m sharing today.

My friends whipped it up one evening for a group dinner at this fabulously vintage Victorian home, and I instantly fell in love.

This dish is a simpler version of a more traditional Calabacitas recipe, which includes hatch green chiles and queso fresco, but it’s still every bit as delicious!

What’s In This Calabacitas Con Elote Recipe?

Just a few ingredients!

• Zucchini, squash, or a combo of the two
• Libby’s® Whole Kernel Sweet Corn
• Splash of milk
• Monterey Jack cheese
• Salt and pepper

That’s it! Did you know you could pack so much flavor into such simple staple foods?

I love reaching for Libby’s® Canned Vegetables because they cut down on prep time since I don’t have to cut the corn from the cob and cook it down, which is a convenience I adore when family and friends come over to chill in my backyard and enjoy the summer.

How Do You Make This Side Dish?

Like I said earlier, this savory side whips up in about 10 minutes. But how?

• Start with a hot cooking surface, whether skillet or griddle
• Sear and lightly sauté zucchini
• Add one can of Libby’s® Whole Kernel Sweet Corn (drained)
• Toss in a splash of milk
• Top with cheese

When I get outside in the summer, I love to break out my outdoor griddle and throw down on this dish right then and there, it’s great! I love pairing this side with steak, or when I’m going for a super-fast meal, I just make some quesadillas!

The key to preventing soggy squash is to start your cooking surface at a higher heat, so you sear the veggies before they cook down completely. Add the corn just at the end of the zucchini being ready, then toss in the milk and stir until it cooks away. Once that’s done, turn off the heat and top with cheese and let it melt!

Simple Calabacitas Con Elote Recipe

Whether you’re spending the summer indoors or out, this Calabacitas recipe will complement whatever you’re making for dinner. With zucchini, Libby’s® Whole Kernel Sweet Corn, and Monterey Jack cheese, this side dish cooks up in 10 minutes and delivers on flavor. Have fun with this side by topping it with pico de gallo, adding some spicy hatch chiles, or stirring in some taco meat to make this a full meal experience.

If you like this recipe, please give it a 5-star rating!

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Whether you’re a tried-and-true vegan or just enjoy exploring vegan cuisine, this Instant Pot Vegan Gyro Recipe from The Vegan Instant Pot Cookbook is perfection, no matter your preference. With bold Mediterranean and Middle Eastern spices, and a lentil-walnut ragu, it mimics both the texture and flavor of a real Greek gyro, topped with a stellar homemade vegan tzatziki sauce! A hit with the whole family, learn about how to make this amazing vegan gyro recipe below, and be sure to grab a copy of Nisha Vora’s cookbook to explore more wonderous and flavorful instant pot vegan recipes!

Trying New Things

Now, we all know I’m not actually vegan.

But there is this weird thing in which non-vegans avoid vegan cuisine.

It’s nonsense, really. Vegan cuisine is for everybody. All you have to love is food!
I hosted a little vote over on Instagram the other week to decide which recipe from Nisha’s cookbook I would make for everyone. We debated between pinto beans and brown rice, israeli couscous and lentil-walnut gyros, and chili and vegan sausage soup. The gyros won by quite a large margin!

So here we are, today, bringing you the vegan gyro you asked for, and oh my, you sure did pick a good one.

What’s In This Vegan Gyro Recipe?

The lentil-walnut ragu that makes up the bulk of this recipe is actually fairly simple!

• red onion and garlic
• Mediterranean and Middle Eastern spices
• green lentils
• toasted walnuts
• veggie stock
• fire-roasted tomatoes

All of that ends up right in the Instant Pot. Super simple, right?

Nisha includes her own recipe for za’atar, which is included in the recipe, but since I already have my own za’atar recipe, I used that!

How To Make This Vegan Gyro Recipe

This recipe utilizes both the saute and pressure cooking settings, so you only use the Instant Pot to make this simple recipe.

• saute onion and garlic
• stir in seasonings
• deglaze with veggie stock
• add in lentils, walnuts, salt and pepper
• top with tomatoes, then pressure cook

That’s it!

What Is Vegan Tzatziki?

Vegan tzatziki is exactly like regular tzatziki, but utilizes coconut yogurt instead of dairy-based yogurt. The thicker the yogurt, the better, in my opinion.

I like to use a flour sack cloth or cheesecloth to strain the cucumbers of liquid, but you can definitely use paper towels if that’s all you have on hand. Just be sure to make a thick layer, or it will tear when you start squeezing.

All you have to do is mix up the yogurt with the cucumber, and add some garlic, dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper, and voila! Done and done!

It’s the perfect complement to these vegan gyros.

Instant Pot Vegan Gyro Recipe

Let bold Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors take you on a culinary journey with this instant pot vegan gyro recipe! With the texture and mouthfeel of meat, this recipe will please even the pickiest non-vegan. Whipping up in just minutes, this decadent dinner is a wonderful recipe to try if you’re new to vegan cuisine, love a fresh take on a classic recipe, or just enjoy experimenting with food. Give this recipe a try today, and pick up The Vegan Instant Pot Cookbook to explore more wonderful vegan recipes!

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We aren’t talking about the fast-casual food chain, but true chipotle shredded beef tacos, slow-smoked and braised until fork-tender and falling apart. Simple ingredients and a homemade smoky chipotle rub create the base flavor for this amazing shredded beef taco recipe, but topped with a hearty pineapple pico de gallo, these tacos rise to a level of savory deliciousness that’ll have you breaking out the smoker on a weekly basis! Follow the tips below for the best possible tender shredded beef and get ready to get your Taco Tuesday dinner on!

Break Out That Smoker

For years, I never thought I needed a smoker. I broke out my regular ol’ charcoal grill, threw in some mesquite chips, and smoked meats that way.

Sure, most of the time the meat turned out great. But in truth, it never really brought the level of flavor and tenderness that I would find in my favorite meals from my favorite smokehouses.

Once I finally got a pellet grill and learned how to use it (hit up my Instagram Stories Highlights to see it in action), I will never go back to charcoal grill smoking.

For this recipe, I truly implore you to use a smoker, to get that deep smoky flavor, and to infuse the meat with a slow-cooked goodness you’ll never replicate on a standard grill.

How To Make Chipotle Shredded Beef

The majority of ingredients belong to the rub itself, which lends the meat a deep, smoky spice. We start by coating the beef chuck roast with adobo sauce, and then add the spice mixture:

• ancho chili powder
• cumin
• smoked paprika
• chili powder
• cinnamon
• salt
• pepper

From there, the meat gets smoked at 180 degrees for roughly 3 hours for 2.5 lbs. of chuck roast.

How To Braise In A Smoker

A common misconception is that the only thing you can do on a grill or smoker is cook food directly on the grates.

Not true!

Since you can braise meat on the stove or in the oven, you can absolutely do it within a smoker. Make sure you are using a Dutch oven with an oven-proof lid, because even in a smoker, it needs to be able to handle the heat.

I used my Le Creuset 5.5qt Dutch oven, which fit the roast and all the remaining ingredients easily:

• garlic cloves
• yellow onion
• chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
• canned crushed tomatoes

In general, braising involves searing large portions of meat at high heat before placing in a container partially covered in liquid and slow-cooking for several hours. Since we’re looking for a deep smoky flavor, we aren’t searing the meat at all, but letting it develop a dark, rich crust from smoking at a low temperature for several hours first. Then, we turn the heat up to 275 degrees and pop our pot right inside the smoker and treating it like the perfect outdoor oven.

Hallelujah for not heating up the house in summer, right?!

How To Make Pineapple Pico De Gallo

The number one rule to making a perfect pico of any variety is simple:

• all things in equal parts

Suuuuuuuper easy.

So for this particular pico, you need equal parts:

• pineapple
• tomato
• white onion
• cilantro

Once you’ve combined those, you give the whole mix a splash of lime juice and a sprinkle of salt and voila! Perfect pineapple pico!

Smoky Chipotle Shredded Beef Tacos with Pineapple Pico

Spicy, smoky, and oh so rich with flavor, these chipotle shredded beef tacos are the perfect addition to any Taco Tuesday repertoire. Topped with a tangy pineapple pico, these tacos are naturally gluten-free, especially if you serve them on corn tortillas instead of flour!

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Summer has officially arrived, so let’s get outside and spend time with the family making delicious noms like this Maple Bacon English Muffin Breakfast Burger! Perfectly seasoned maple bacon pork patties are topped with runny fried eggs, crispy bacon, and salty-sweet caramelized onions, then sandwiched between toasted English muffins with two kinds of melty cheese. You’ve never had an English muffin breakfast burger so delicious, and with the amazing Cuisinart 360° Griddle Cooking Center, you’ll be making breakfast, lunch, and dinner on the daily outdoors!

For The Love of Griddles

I’ve always loved griddle cooking. From my time in restaurants to simple Sunday mornings, there is just something about a good griddle that makes food taste amazing. Having a griddle is one of the main reasons I selected the range I have in my house currently!

But, I needed and wanted something bigger, something that can handle cooking for more than two people, or having to spend endless time at the stovetop preparing small portions, leaving some people eating and some people waiting.

Hands up if you hate having to wait!

So, I am here to introduce you to my newest love, that not only covers all my pain points but gets the whole family outside cooking! Say HELLO! To the Cuisinart 360° Griddle Cooking Center!

Why Do I Need An Outdoor Griddle?

The obvious reason is that it’s so so fun, of course!

But truthfully, this is why I’m really obsessed with this cooktop:

• There are two heat zones for even cooking, so I can caramelize my onions at a low temp on one side and sear my patties on high on the other side at the same time!
• The 360° oversized grease pan means no matter what I’m cooking, I don’t have to worry about making a mess everywhere.
• The cooktop is made from cold-rolled steel and is easy to season before each cooking session! I personally recommend seasoning with flaxseed oil, which is a neutral oil with a high smoke point, perfect for this type of cooktop.
• A 22″ cooking surface allows ample space to cook for a few, or cook for many! I’ve managed to fit 16 burgers on it at one time, which was pretty epic, I think.

How can you go wrong with the Cuisinart 360° Griddle Cooking Center? It’s just not possible. I love this thing, and the great tools you can use with it. It really makes me feel like a pro at outdoor cooking, ha ha ha!

How Do I Make This Breakfast Burger?

Prepping this dish is fairly simple, really!

• Mix fresh ground pork with dijon mustard and Cuisinart Maple Bacon Seasoning and form into patties slightly wider than the English muffins.
• Cook the onions down with a little tab of butter and a sprinkle of salt.
• Add the bacon and the pork patties.
• Toast the English muffins, then top one side with smoked gouda and one side with sharp cheddar and let melt.
• Crack some eggs.
• Put it all together.
• Dive in!

With the two heat zones on the griddle, you can cook everything to finish at the same time so nothing is getting cold on me, and no one is having to wait for maple bacon deliciousness!

Can I Use Pork Sausage Instead of Ground Pork?

When you think of breakfast pork, pork sausage is usually the first thing to come to mind. Pork sausage, in all of its forms and flavors, isn’t the best choice for this recipe, however.

• Pork sausage comes pre-seasoned in a variety of ways, and while delicious, doesn’t provide the right flavor profile.
• Ground pork is just as inexpensive and allows you to season it as you’d like for maximum flavor.

So I would steer clear of pork sausage and just pick up regular ol’ ground pork. You can usually find it fresh at the meat counter, which is my fave.

Maple Bacon English Muffin Breakfast Burger

It’s time, friends! Head outside and get cookin’ with the Cuisinart 360° Griddle Cooking Center and make some amazing Maple Bacon English Muffin Breakfast Burgers! Featuring maple bacon pork patties, crispy bacon, runny fried eggs, salty-sweet caramelized onions and toasted English muffins with two kinds of melty cheese, you can enjoy these delicious eats for breakfast, lunch and dinner! With National Egg Day coming up on June 3rd, this recipe will be the perfect meal to whip up for family and friends alike!

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