Who says cookies are just for dessert? If you’re looking for a quick, wholesome, and delicious way to start your day, breakfast cookies are the perfect solution! Packed with fiber, protein, and natural sweetness, these grab-and-go treats are a healthier alternative to sugary cereals or pastries.
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Shakshuka is a dish that has its roots deep in North African and Middle Eastern cuisine, and it’s a meal that has been cherished for generations. With its vibrant colors, rich flavors, and simple ingredients, shakshuka has recently found its way to breakfast tables and brunch spots around the world. If you haven’t yet tried this savory delight, you’re in for a treat.
If you love bold flavors and crave something savory, sweet, and slightly spicy, Mongolian Tofu is the perfect dish to try. This plant-based twist on the traditional Mongolian beef is easy to make, incredibly flavorful, and packed with protein. Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, or simply looking for more plant based meals, this recipe is sure to be a hit. Even my non-tofu loving husband was devouring his plate of this perfect plant based meal. That speaks volumes, so let’s dive in!
As the winter chill sets in, there’s nothing quite like curling up with a steaming cup of hot chocolate. The creamy texture, the sweet richness—it’s pure comfort in a mug. But traditional hot chocolate can often be loaded with sugar, artificial ingredients, and empty calories. So, what if you could indulge in a cozy, chocolatey drink that not only warms you up but also supports your health and happens to be loaded with the antioxidants found in dark chocolate?
Good news: you can! With a few simple swaps, it’s easy to create a healthier version of this beloved beverage. In today’s post, we’ll show you how to make a nourishing and delicious Healthy Hot Chocolate that you’ll want to sip all winter long. 
If you're looking for a side dish that packs a punch of flavor and adds a touch of elegance to any meal, these Molasses Whiskey Butter Carrots should be your go-to. Sweet, smoky, buttery, and just a little bit boozy, this dish combines the natural sweetness of carrots with rich molasses, a hint of whiskey, and the velvety smoothness of butter. Whether you're serving them alongside a holiday feast or a weeknight dinner, these carrots are sure to steal the show.
 If you're looking for a hearty yet refreshing salad, barley is a great grain to work with. It’s nutty, chewy, and packed with nutrients, making it the perfect base for a vibrant and satisfying salad. This Barley Salad is not only easy to make but can be customized with whatever vegetables and herbs you have on hand. Whether you're preparing a light lunch, a side dish for dinner, or a potluck offering, this barley salad hits all the right notes.
Vietnamese avocado shake or pudding, known as sinh tố bơ, is a creamy, delicious drink that perfectly balances the rich flavor of avocados with sweetened condensed milk and ice. It's a refreshing treat, especially in warmer weather and I made mine totally dairy free.
If you never thought you would use the words succulents and luscious to describe a zucchini, then you must try this recipe. Deliciously creamy on the interior with a nice caramelized, roasted to perfection exterior and then topped with buttery toasted walnuts and slightly spicy chili oil. Sheer perfection!
This vegan dish will knock everyone's socks off, vegan or not. Sweet pops of potato, chili roasted chickpeas, carmelized petals of onion and red pepper all on top a chili dusted, crisped corn tortilla. Fabulous!
Imagine a creamy, chocolately fudge like bite that has no dairy, no processed sugar and is one of the best chocolate bites you've ever had. This vegan "fudge" is that bite.
I'm all about anything chocolate, and when my brother's girlfriend, Jenna, told me she had been working on a healthy vegan fudge, I was intrigued.
If you've seen the price of snack bars in the store, you'll thank me for this recipe that saves you money, does not require baking, is healthy & delicious and has no fillers, gunk or stabilizers. Plus it's totally adaptable to the things you want to have in your snack bar so my kind of bar can become your kind of bar too. Use what you love in these bars.
 Everyone loves one of those iconic peanut butter cups, but the sugar and all the other ingredients they add have me saying no thanks and looking for a healthier option. Enter my protein loaded almond butter cups.
I use good quality dark chocolate for starters. Store brands like Lilly's no sugar added or Enjoy Life are some great options. 
I hate to openly admit this, being a Southerner, 40 years in the making, but I have never ever liked pimento cheese spread. I know it's a classic here in the south, but the flavors just never sang to me… Until now.
I went about making a spread that I thought I might like, replacing briny pimentos with smoky roasted red pepper. I continued the smoky theme by adding smoked cheddar (or smoked Gouda) in place of the traditional cheddar cheese. Success! A most delicious, smoky, pimento cheese spread that my husband declared was very good, very, very good, very, very, very good! I think that's pretty high praise from him.
Gnarly, smoky charred cauliflower steaks over the creamiest, decadently smooth puree made from cannellini beans and then studded with fresh mint and zingy lemon zest. You won't miss the meat, this is that good.
Dig in to these flavorful tacos. You won't miss the meat and you'll be arm wrestling over every last velvety Mexican inspired tidbit.  
I'm always looking to eat more plant based, so there is typically a container of tofu in my fridge that I can pull out for a speedy stir fry or one of my favorites, Crispy Hot Honey Tofu.
This quick dish has a gentle kick from chipotle in adobo paste and the slight sticky, gluten free sweetness of coconut aminos, but you can sub in soy sauce if you prefer. The tofu is crisped up in the oven and then all the bright veg, tossed with those crunchy, pillowy tofu cubes and glazed with the flavor packed sauce is a joyful bite. I serve over my Lime Cilantro Rice for the perfect side.
I am a huge fan of dates, and when you stuff them with a creamy cashew butter, drizzle over dark chocolate, add a sprinkling of flaked sea salt and let them chill until set, they are a dreamy afternoon snack or anytime treat.
This creamy, Indian inspired stew has protein packed lentils, mysteriously alluring spices and creamy coconut milk. This comes together in 30 minutes, so is perfect for weeknight cooking, and a dollop of cooling yogurt (plant based if you like) on top perfects this steamy bowl.
SERVE THIS CREAMY PLANT BASED STEW UP WITH FLATBREAD OR PITA
This robustly flavorful noodle salad is just what I was craving after holiday overindulgence. It is loaded with silken, gluten free noodles, crunchy vegetables and all kinds of umami flavors going on in a creamy almond butter dressing that sends all of this over the top. 
These are one of the easiest no-bake cookies and remind me so much of the holiday as my mom would make them for my dad. He would plop a couple of these balls of bourbon goodness into his coat pocket when he would go outside on a wintry day to work on the farm. He said they helped keep him warm.
Growing up in the Midwest, puddings were one of my favorite desserts. I preferred them warm, straight off the stove top (Yes, real pudding is other worldly and is actually made in a saucepan & not from a box.)
Rice pudding is so comforting and is one of those desserts that transports me back to childhood. This pud also has roots in other cultures like Mexican and Indian, and actually my current favorite way to make this creamy, oozy pud is with hints of India like cardamom, pistachio and rose. 
A mezze board is a fabulous quick and easy way to entertain that looks simply stunning. I put this board together in about 5 minutes with items thoughtfully purchased from the store,
Let your guests dig in as a precursor to a Greek or Middle Eastern style meal, or simply let it stand in as your light meal with a glass of crisp white wine. 
I would far rather make myself a healthy snack then buy protein bars and other packaged items at the stores that are aimed at the quick fix.
These lovely orbs of vanilla latte goodness are packed with protein, healthy fats and Omega 3 with a slight kick of caffeine thanks to instant espresso powder. You can definitely leave that out if you're making for little ones. 
Gado Gado is a beloved Indonesian dish made with all kinds of vegetables, typically will boast some tofu as the protein along with boiled eggs, but what makes this so adored by all is the creamy, savory and flavorful peanut butter dressing that is drizzled or doused all over this dish.
I have been watching those lovely puff pastry freeform tarts all over social media and knew I wanted to try them for myself. They were filled with everything imaginable, both sweet and savory.
When I came home from the grocery store I realized I had purchased phyllo (or Filo) pastry instead of puff pastry, but not to be dissuaded I decided to forge ahead to make the tarts with phyllo pastry and they were fabulous! (It's is not uncommon for me to purchase the wrong thing. In fact it's kind of a joke between Tim & I ;-) |
Greetings!Mariann Taylor here of Taylor Kitchen. My husband and I created this site, Pinterest and Instagram accounts, and affiliated YouTube channel as an outlet for one of my passions....cooking. I love to cook and my husband, Tim, is a willing participant in my culinary escapades, as well as chief taste tester. We hope you'll join us, try some TaylorKitchen creations and like and subscribe to our YouTube channel. Categories
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