How to Cook Lentils [Stove Top + Instant Pot]

Learn how to cook lentils in this easy step-by-step guide! From stove top to Instant Pot you’ll learn how to pick the best lentils and the perfect method for cooking them. My top tips for cooking the perfect tender lentils at home. Walk away feeling like a lentil expert –Read on for more! Maven’s Quick … Read more

Marry Me Chicken Tortellini – Simply Scratch

Marry Me Chicken Tortellini is fun twist on the traditional Marry Me Chicken dish with the addition of cheese filled pasta. Cheese tortellini is tossed with seasoned cooked chicken in a luscious sun-dried tomato parmesan cheese sauce. Yields 4 to 6 servings depending on serving size. Love Marry Me Chicken? Well you’re going to fall … Read more

Red Velvet Mini Bundt Cakes

Share this post: These red velvet mini bundt cakes are soft, rich, and perfectly moist with a signature hint of cocoa. A smooth cream cheese glaze drizzled over the top adds just the right amount of sweetness. They’re perfect for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Easter brunch, bridal showers, other special occasions, or anytime you want … Read more

Popular Breakfast Chain Eggsmart Switches to Cage-Free Eggs

After actions taken by dedicated supporters and discussions with Mercy For Animals, Canadian breakfast chain Eggsmart publicly announced that it had reached its goal of sourcing eggs solely from cage-free hens! Chairman’s Brands, the parent company of Eggsmart and several other popular brands, is one of over 130 Canadian companies that have pledged to eliminate … Read more

Easy Firecracker Shrimp Stir Fry

This Easy Firecracker Shrimp Stir Fry is the perfect weeknight meal with tender shrimp, crisp vegetables, all smothered in a sweet and spicy sauce. Tastes way better than take-out! Serve over rice and have dinner on your table in under 20 minutes.  Skip the take-out and make this flavor-packed Firecracker Shrimp Stir Fry in just 15 … Read more

Pressure Cooker Tuscan Bean Soup

Instant Pot Tuscan Bean Soup. A hearty vegetarian soup from the heart of Italy, by way of my pressure cooker, with dry cannellini beans and lots of vegetables. Looking for a stick-to-your-ribs soup? Try Tuscan beans. Jump to: Tuscan Bean soup was one of the first times I thought, “you know, with enough beans, I … Read more

Sourdough Beer Bread – Milk and Pop

Rustic, flavorful and customizable, Sourdough Beer Bread is a delicious twist where you can use your favorite beer and bake an amazing loaf. After years of baking my favorite artisan beer bread, I decided to take it to the next level by going full sourdough with this recipe. This bread is easy to make—no kneading … Read more

What is vegan food? – Cruelty Free Reviews

Vegan food is exclusively sourced from plants. Vegan diets exclude everything connected to animals such as dairy, meat, honey, and so on. While this may seem like a lot to give up, there is plenty of food that vegans can eat. The most common plant-based foods are vegetables, fruits, nuts, grains, and legumes such as … Read more

Decadent Dairy-Free Flourless Chocolate Cake

This 5-ingredient gluten-free flourless chocolate cake is mega moist and fudgy thanks to using coconut oil, bittersweet chocolate, and lots of eggs. Made in a 9-inch round, the top is crackly like a brownie (so no ganache necessary!) but the gooey center has the decadence of a molten lava cake. Serve with dairy-free whipped cream … Read more

Viral Dubai Strawberry Chocolate Pistachio Cup

Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and if you’re looking for a new dessert to make, try this viral Dubai chocolate strawberry cup. This is a refreshing treat that is a perfect mix of sweet, creamy, and crunchy. Plus, it just looks so awesome and decadent. It’s perfect for a romantic evening or any day … Read more