Winter Wheat Berry Salad with Warm Dates and Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Pierre Van Zyldates, Holidays, kale salad, salad, Salads, wheat, wheat berries, whole grains

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This wheat berry salad is festive, textured, and wonderfully hearty, which makes it perfect for the winter months. It features kale, radicchio, warm Medjool dates, candied walnuts, and a tangy apple cider vinaigrette. This is a wholesome dish for holiday gatherings, and it’s also a salad that you can make ahead and store for a few days. When the weather turns cold, my salads become warmer and more hearty. This wheat berry salad is a perfect example of a dish that’s colorful and…

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Tangy Apple Cider Vinaigrette Dressing

Pierre Van Zyldressing, Dressings, salad, salad dressing, Salads, vinaigrette

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This apple cider vinaigrette is a perfect option for those who prefer their dressings to be tangy and zesty. It features a lower-than-usual ratio of oil to vinegar, plus a kick of garlic and mustard, so it’s pleasantly assertive. Use it to dress bitter greens, such as raw kale, or chicories. The dressing is also a great counterpoint to sweet flavors, so it’s ideal for salads that feature dried or fresh fruit! There can never been too many homemade vinaigrette recipes, and this…

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Vegan Wellington with Oven-Roasted Carrots, Lentils, and Walnuts

Pierre Van ZylHolidays, main dish, Main Dishes

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This vegan Wellington is filled with braised lentils, finely chopped walnuts, and a beautiful orange center of tender, oven-roasted carrots. It’s a show-stopping centerpiece for holiday meals, gatherings, and special occasions—and it’s incredibly wholesome, also. The vegan Wellington that I’m sharing today is a true centerpiece for your celebratory table. Yes, we all have festive sides that are plant-based already, or they easily could be. And I know that a lot of people feel as though side dishes are the real highlight of…

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The Best Cubed Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes

Pierre Van ZylSide Dishes

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Say goodbye to dry or shriveled sweet batches of air fryer sweet potatoes! This recipe offers a method of par-cooking your sweet potatoes before cutting them into cubes and air frying them. The resulting sweet potatoes are perfectly tender and moist, yet crispy and gently browning at the edges. For a long time, I said that I owned an air fryer for two purposes: reheating pizza and making sweet potatoes. This was a joke, and I’ve expanded my air fryer repertoire considerably since…

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Easy Vegan Pumpkin Pie Bars with Graham Cracker Crust

Pierre Van ZylBars & Brownies, Pies & Tarts

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If you love pumpkin pie and want a low-stress dessert recipe, then these vegan pumpkin pie bars with graham cracker crust are for you! They feature a spiced pumpkin pie filling, which is made with vegan cream cheese, and an easy, press-in graham cracker crust. The bars are baked in a square pan and cut into after chilling. They’re creamy and delicious, with perfectly crisp and crumbly bottoms. Pumpkin pie is my favorite pie, and I’ve accordingly made many vegan versions of the…

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Root Vegetable Barley Soup

Pierre Van ZylSoups

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If you’re looking for a nourishing, hearty soup to keep you warm through the colder months, then this root vegetable barley soup has you covered. It’s made with carrots, parsnips, and celery root, all of which are simmered in a savory, tomato-based broth. Barley adds a nice texture, as well as fiber, magnesium, and iron, to the wholesome mix. There’s a good chance that, at some point in time, you’ve had a bowl of mushroom barley soup. If you have, then you know…

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Cozy Vegan Mushroom Bourguignon

Pierre Van Zylclassics, comfort food, french, Gluten-free, make ahead, mushrooms, Stews

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This cozy vegan mushroom bourguignon is the deeply savory and comforting dish you’ll want to eat all winter long. Mixed mushrooms offer a hearty texture and umami in addition to high nutritional value. The mushrooms are stewed with red wine, garlic, pearl onions, and herbs. The result is in an ultra-flavorful finished dish that can be served over mashed potatoes, polenta, toast, or a cooked whole grain. When I tasted my first bite of this vegan mushroom bourguignon, I exclaimed “YUM” out loud,…

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5 Reasons You Should Drink More Oat Milk

Pierre Van ZylDrinks

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In recent years, the popularity of oat milk has soared, becoming a go-to alternative to dairy milk. With an increasing number of individuals opting for plant-based beverages, oat milk has emerged as a versatile and allergy-friendly option. This article…

14 Life Lessons I Wish I Knew Earlier

Pierre Van ZylPersonal Growth + Development

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Opinion Life is a journey of constant growth, unexpected turns, and invaluable lessons. Often, the insights we gain through experiences and challenges could have saved us time, stress, or heartache had we known them sooner. Here’s a list of timeless li…

The Healthiest Vegetable In The World is This, According To Experts

Pierre Van Zyleat, Learn

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The healthiest vegetable in the world is not in most people’s fridges. It’s not broccoli or Brussels sprouts or even kale. According to a study from the American Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the #1 healthiest vegetable is watercres…

Don’t Toss Those Eggshells: 17 Ways to Reuse Them

Pierre Van ZylHome + Garden, Make

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Getting rid of things like an eggshell is tough because they’re not great for garbage disposal and they leave behind odor and goo in our trash cans, sinks, and floors. Here are 17 things to do with them instead. 1. Put Eggshells in the garden Interesti…

Bartonella: A Stealthy Bacteria With a List of Odd Symptoms

Pierre Van ZylLearn

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What do sudden anxiety attacks, unexplained weight loss, and crippling fatigue all have in common? They can all be caused by Bartonella – a stealthy, shape-shifting bacteria that often flies under the radar. In this exploration of Bartonella, we will d…

Things To Look For When Buying Shrimp At The Grocery Store

Pierre Van Zyleat, Learn

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With so many options, choosing shrimp at the grocery store can be a bit overwhelming. Understanding what to look for can ensure you’re buying the freshest, most flavorful shrimp for your recipes. Here are some helpful tips on selecting the best s…

Massive Turtle Surfaces in Mississippi River, Social Media Goes Wild

Pierre Van ZylPlanet

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A mother and daughter set out to catch some freshwater fish on the Mississippi River in their tandem kayak, but instead encountered an enormous snapping turtle with a prehistoric-looking head. They saw the turtle again the next day, with Shala Holm cap…