Author: Lily

Seriously satisfying high protein salad with edamame, crispy tempeh, cabbage, carrots, kale, in a creamy peanut gochujang dressing. 23 gms of protein, meal prep friendly. (gluten-free, soy-free, and nut-free options) This salad is so hearty, crunchy, and delicious. It has a ton of protein, fiber, vitamins, and iron. It packs over 100 grams of protein in the whole bowl, plus 30 grams of fiber, and 19 grams of iron. It’s also a great source of vitamins A, C, and K. This is a salad that’s going to keep you satiated and satisfy your taste buds because there’s so much flavor…

One question I receive frequently is whether tofu can be frozen. Maybe you found tofu on sale or bought several packages at your favorite warehouse store, but you cannot use all of it before the expiration date. The good news is that you can freeze tofu—and freezing it gives the tofu a meatier, chewier texture. This guide explains exactly how to freeze tofu, thaw it safely, press out the excess water, and prepare it for cooking. Freezing tofu is an easy way to give it a meatier, chewier texture while helping it soak up more marinade. As tofu freezes, the…

The Nine in Worthington has always been more than just a cocktail bar. Yes, it carries on the history of its subterranean space, the former Light of Seven Matchsticks, with its accomplished beverage menu. But its food menu has gone above beyond, especially given the small space! But they recently updated their menu and we had to check it out. We started with a couple of classics, a rye Manhattan and a properly made dirty martini (i.e. it has an obscene amount of blue cheese-stuffed olives). The real selling point, though, is this new cocktail menu! It’s designed like a…

This burrito bowl tastes just like a Chipotle burrito bowl, but even fresher and more customizable! Build your bowl with rice, protein, veggies, salsa, and creamy toppings for an easy vegan meal that’s fresh, flavorful, satisfying, and perfect for meal prep. If you’ve ever stood in line at Chipotle trying to decide between white rice or brown, sofritas or beans, corn salsa or pico de gallo, then this guide is for you. Here you’ll find everything you need to build the perfect burrito bowl at home, from choosing your base and protein to mixing and matching toppings for your own…

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This Healthy Zucchini Banana Bread is soft, moist and perfectly sweet, made with ripe bananas, fresh zucchini and wholesome ingredients. Enjoy as an easy breakfast or nutritious snack! If you have ripe bananas sitting on the counter and an abundance of fresh zucchini, this Healthy Zucchini Banana Bread recipe is the perfect way to put both to good use! It’s soft, moist and perfectly sweet with warm hints of cinnamon and nutmeg in every bite. It makes the BEST easy breakfast, afternoon snack or healthier treat the whole family will love. I love combining banana and zucchini in quick breads…

Garlic Parmesan Chicken in a rich, silky sauce, but without heavy cream! It’s a cozy, one-skillet meal with plenty of sauce for tossing with pasta or spooning over vegetables. Photo Credits: Mark Beahm Creamy, Cheesy Sauce is the Star of this Chicken Dinner For weeknight dinners, I’m always searching for something easy and comforting that plays well with anything I have stashed away in the fridge. One recipe I turn to time and again is garlic Parmesan chicken. Nothing is easier than a one-pan, stovetop chicken breast dinner. And as far as comfort, if left to my own devices, I…

I have made this recipe for years and would call it my crust-free berry compote. I call it easy and yummy. With the different seasons and the availability of fruit nearly year-round, you are welcome to make it whenever your heart desires something sweet and fruity. Want an easy oven-baked berry compote that tastes sweet, juicy, and full of fresh berry flavor? This simple baked fruit topping is made with strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries, then warmed with cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. This recipe is perfect when you want a low-effort berry sauce without standing over the stove. Just add…

In as much as we try our best to stay hale and hearty, it’s inevitable that, at some point, we’d eventually fall into the naked grasp of varying sicknesses. Yes, we’ve all been there – feeling under the weather and not quite sure what to do to make ourselves feel better. However, there are some things you can do when you are sick that can help you feel well more quickly, as well as some things you should avoid. Whether you’re dealing with a minor cold or something more serious, there are healthy strategies that can help you feel better…

It’s always delightful when a place lives up to the hype, especially when it’s something like a family-run pop-up in the back of a beloved dive bar. Such is the case for Fat Arnie’s Sandwich Shop, a small operation that’s drawn a lot of attention for their menu of well-executed bar favorites! Fat Arnie’s operates out of a small window at the back of Rafter’s Beer Pub, on Indianola Avenue in Clintonville. When you enter the front door, just look towards the back, past the bar. There are a couple small menus – one old school lettered and one digital…