Michaela Vais's Blog, page 10
September 5, 2023
Asian Vermicelli Stir-Fry Noodles
Make a super satisfying Korean-inspired vermicelli stir-fry in under 30 minutes! The stir-fry noodles are packed with flavor, filling, satisfying, easily customizable, and simple to pull together on busy evenings!
Simple stir-fries are perfect for evenings when you’re running low on time but want a nutrient-packed, filling, satisfying meal. Plus, between options like a typical vegetable lo mein, sriracha noodles, and this Korean BBQ vermicelli ...
September 2, 2023
Korean BBQ Sauce (Brown Stir-Fry Sauce)
Make a delicious Korean BBQ sauce in just minutes. This brown stir-fry sauce is salty, sweet, sticky, tangy, and slightly spicy thanks to gochujang paste – perfect for glazing, marinating, drizzling, and dipping!
Unlike American BBQ sauces (like my Keto BBQ sauce) -which are tomato-based, with a sweet and smoky flavor profile- Korean BBQ sauce is soy-sauce based. It combines popular Asian ingredients like garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and Korean chili paste (gochujang)...
August 26, 2023
Fresh Mango Salsa Recipe
This refreshing, easy mango salsa recipe is a summer must-try! With bell pepper, jalapeño, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice – it’s sweet & spicy, vibrant, fresh, and ready in minutes!
Mango season is here, and while I usually enjoy it in sweet dishes (like mango tart, a mango smoothie, or coconut mango rice), did you know it’s the perfect ingredient for whipping up one of the best summer salsa recipes?! This fresh mango salsa recipe (like a mango Pico...
August 22, 2023
Homemade Doritos (Tortilla Chips)
Make quick and easy homemade Doritos (corn tortilla chips) in an oven or air fryer – They’re crisp, crunchy, and loaded with flavor but MUCH healthier and made with REAL ingredients!
Whether you have dietary restrictions, are looking for healthier alternatives, or trying to save money – it’s surprisingly quick and easy to make homemade versions of some of your favorite snacks! When it comes to salty, savory snacking, I’ve already shared a recipe f...
August 12, 2023
Lentil Taco Meat (Lentil Tacos)
This easy lentil taco meat is healthy, flavorful, packed with plant-based protein and iron, and is ready in under 30 minutes – A frugal, healthy, satisfying, and versatile meat-free protein for lentil tacos, burritos, salads, and more!
Lentil taco meat swaps out a traditional ground meat taco filling for an entirely plant-based alternative made with a frugal combination of cooked lentils, nuts (or seeds), garlic, onion, and several carefully selected seasonings and fla...
August 6, 2023
Rice Tortillas (No Flour, Gluten-Free Wraps)
How to make rice tortillas with cooked rice OR rice flour. These simple gluten-free wraps are soft, pliable, and versatile (roti, tacos…) wheat-free, yeast-free, dairy-free, and vegan!
As someone who consumes a gluten-free, vegan, and sometimes keto diet, I’ve had plenty of fun experimenting with simple ingredient swaps to recreate some of my kitchen favorites. Just considering tortillas alone, I’ve already shared recipes for spinach tortill...
July 30, 2023
Roasted Red Pepper Pasta
This roasted red pepper pasta combines a homemade savory-sweet, smoky, creamy red pepper pasta sauce with your noodles of choice for a simple, flavor-packed, comforting, easily adjustable meat-free meal in 30 minutes!
Velvety Creamy Roasted Red Pepper PastaI’m always on the lookout for new, exciting, and delicious alternatives to traditional tomato pasta sauce to further feed my pasta obsession. Now, along with hidden veggie pasta sauce, cauliflower alfredo sauce, and creamy mushroom sauce, t...
July 20, 2023
Mango Pineapple Smoothie
This tropical mango pineapple smoothie is a thick, creamy, refreshing, delicious, nutritious breakfast or mid-day snack packed with antioxidants and immune-boosting, anti-inflammatory benefits!
Close your eyes and escape to the tropics no matter where you are in the world while sipping this simple but delicious mango pineapple smoothie. It’s made with just 4 ingredients but is irresistibly delicious – combining fresh or frozen pineapple, mango,...
July 15, 2023
Oil Substitutes in Baking + Oil-Free Recipes
A list of the best oil substitutes in baking to make moist, rich, and delicious bakes but with far healthier, less processed, and lower-calorie ingredients!
Whether you’ve run out of oil, are trying to limit its usage, or are looking for a low-calorie alternative, there are several wonderful, healthier oil substitutions. Having done all the research for you and had plenty of experience, I’ve gathered this list of top healthy substitutes for oil in baking, including recipes where I’ve used the o...
July 9, 2023
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls
5-ingredient peanut butter oatmeal balls taste like dessert but are packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats, & are super quick and easy to make! A nutrient-dense, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan snack!
Healthy, bite-sized treats are a must-have in my kitchen/freezer for whenever sweet cravings strike – especially when they taste like dessert – like my lemon coconut balls, keto balls, bliss balls, and these sweet peanut butter oatmeal balls (als...
