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Easy Grilled Tofu

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Here’s how to make grilled tofu ! It tastes irresistible when infused with smoky flavor and drenched in a sweet and savory marinade. Tofu is one of my favorite plant-based proteins, so when the season rolls around—I’m all about grilling it! My favorite grilled tofu recipe is so satisfying, charred to perfection and brushed with a sweet and savory marinade. Grilled meals can be harder when you’re eating plant-based: you can eat piles of  grilled vegetables but you need a protein to stay full! Grilled tofu is a great healthy  grilled dinner idea  that’s full of  plant-based protein . You might even convert meat eaters when they take a taste of this one—it’s absolutely delicious ! 5 Star Reader Review “So easy and delicious. I served it with grilled vegetables for a healthy meal. Next time, I may add some brown rice or couscous with the veggies. Leftover tofu will go into a salad and/or be eaten as a snack!” -Jan Ingredients For Grilled Tofu ...

Paloma Mocktail

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This paloma mocktail is full of tart grapefruit, zingy lime, a salted rim – zero tequila required! It’s ready in 5 minutes and a refreshing non alcoholic drink. After years of developing cocktail and mocktail recipes , I’ve become a little obsessed with nailing the non-alcoholic versions of classic drinks. And by that, I mean not just glorified fruit juice: non alcoholic drinks worth making! This paloma mocktail is so much fun and everything I love about a great mocktail: refreshing, delicious, and interestingly complex! It’s similar to my popular Virgin Margarita : which has a little flavor secret to make it pop. There are no non alcoholic spirits needed: just normal, delicious ingredients! Here’s how to make a virgin spin on the classic Paloma . Why You’ll Love This Recipe 5 minutes, no blender or cocktail shaker. Squeeze, stir, pour. That’s it! Refreshing, complex flavor. The pickle brine and honey sound weird, but they make the best drink: I promise! A perf...

Easy Chicken Farro Bake

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This chicken and farro recipe is an easy healthy dinner idea that takes 7 minutes to prep, no chopping required! This one pan meal is packed with whole grain farro, juicy chicken thighs, cherry tomatoes, and garlic. For the past few weeks, Alex and I have been working on a recipe concept: a “ Mediterranean diet recipe that’s an easy healthy dinner with simple prep full of whole grains and protein.” After we served this chicken and farro recipe to my parents, my mom immediately asked for the recipe! So I think we nailed it. What makes it so tasty? Juicy chicken thighs roast on top of a bed of whole grain farro, garlic, and burst cherry tomatoes, and every bite has a bit of smoky, savory, tomato-y flavor! I love serving it in a bowl with a dollop hummus and pickled red onions as a healthy dinner idea. Why You’ll Love This Recipe Takes only 7 minutes to prep, no chopping required! It might be the easiest dinner recipe prep we know. A true one-dish dinner. This means fewer...

25 Grilled Dinner Ideas

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My grilled dinner ideas are perfect for entertaining or a laid back evening in, from shrimp tacos to big salads! They’ll keep you going all season long. Grilling season is all about infusing that smoky, charred flavor: and it’s not about burgers and hot dogs! There are so many grilled dinner ideas beyond the bun. I’m a huge grilling fan. In fact, if it’s food, I’ve probably tried to grill it: from creative ideas like BBQ cauliflower and grilled Caesar salad to more traditional things like grilled salmon . Here are my top favorite easy grilled dinner ideas! From my best grilled veggie burger that stays together on the grill (I promise!) to my trust grilled shrimp tacos , I think you’ll love every single one of them. 25 Grilled Dinner Ideas Grilled Salmon Meet the perfect grilled salmon! It’s my tried-and-true easy method that comes out tender with a lightly crisp crust. Even better, it’s sprinkled with tasty magical seasoning blend. This  sal...