The Urben Life
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Find hundreds of quick, easy, and healthy meal ideas! All recipes are dairy-free and egg free, with several gluten-free and vegan options. You will also find allergy-friendly travel guides and entertaining tips. I'm Jenna Urben. I started The Urben Life is 2016 with a simple mission, to share dairy free recipes the entire family will enjoy.
The Urben Life
4d ago
This Limeade Margarita recipe is a simple twist on the classic margarita, using just 2 ingredients. It’s citrusy, sweet, and perfect for sipping on the patio this summer.
Who doesn’t love a margarita?! With fresh citrus flavor, smooth tequila, and a salty finish, what’s not to enjoy? This marg is ready in less than 5 minutes, so let’s get this party started.
Why you'll love this recipe
Simple ingredients: Skip the sour mixes, this is the easiest margarita of all time. Of course, you can add to it and make it your own. But this recipe is minimal and delicious!
Quick and easy to make: No juic ..read more
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6d ago
These air fryer rice paper dumplings are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. They're versatile and so easy to make for lunch, dinner, or an afternoon snack.
Have you seen the viral crispy rice paper dumplings on TikTok? They're filled with your favorite ingredients then air fried or pan fried to perfection. The result being a perfectly crisp exterior with just the right amount of chew.
Why you'll love this recipe
Easy to adapt: I've made these dumplings dozens of times. It's a great way to use up leftovers or really let your creativity flow. Make them more traditional and savory ..read more
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2w ago
This simple vegan gingerbread loaf cake is soft and fluffy with warm spices and a creamy dairy free frosting. It’s the perfect winter treat for the holiday season.
If you're looking for the ultimate festive dessert, this vegan gingerbread cake is for you! It's so easy to make with molasses, ginger, dairy free yogurt, and cozy spices.
Why you'll love this recipe
Easy recipe: This moist vegan gingerbread loaf is bursting with strong ginger and rich molasses flavor. It’s the perfect holiday dessert for any party or celebration.
Simple ingredients: Like all my recipes, I aim to use easily access ..read more
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3w ago
This delicious vegan coffee cake recipe comes together with simple ingredients in just under 1 hour. It’s moist, soft, and perfectly sweet with a crunchy cinnamon streusel topping. Enjoy it for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or dessert!
Cake for breakfast, anyone? If you've got a sweet tooth like me, this recipe is for you! Coffee cake actually doesn’t contain any coffee, but it’s great served with a hot cup of joe. It’s truly a delightful way to start your day!
Why you'll love this recipe
Allergy friendly: Just like all of my recipes, this is dairy free and egg free. It can easily be made ..read more
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1M ago
This tofu bolognese recipe features savory crumbled tofu in a rich tomato sauce. It's full of flavor, has a variety of texture, and is easy to make. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!
Bolognese is a classic Italian sauce that uses ground meat (often ground beef, pork, or veal), soffritto (a vegetable mixture of diced onion, carrot, and celery), tomato, and milk. Our vegan version is just as tasty and filling as the traditional recipe, but uses chunks of tofu as a plant based alternative. If you like this meal idea, try more of my vegan recipes next!
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1M ago
Dairy Free Zuppa Toscana comes together with Italian sausage, crisp bacon, and potatoes in a creamy broth. This Olive Garden copycat soup recipe is perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
Zuppa Toscana translates to Tuscan Soup. It’s a popular sausage and kale soup served at Olive Garden. A classic Tuscan soup is made quite differently, but this Zuppa Toscana copycat recipe is equally delicious and so easy to make at home.
Why you'll love this zuppa toscana recipe:
One pot meal: This hearty soup cooks in the dutch oven for minimal cleanup. It can also be made in an instant pot or slow cooker ..read more
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2M ago
This lemon drop martini recipe combines vodka, lemon juice, triple sec, and simple syrup for a perfectly sweet, tart, and smooth cocktail. It’s tangy yet refreshing and great for lemon lovers!
The lemon drop martini is served chilled, straight up, without ice in a cocktail glass that’s garnished with sugar around the rim. This sweet and sour classic cocktail emerged from San Francisco in the 1970s. It was created by Norman Jay Hobday and likely based on the popular lemon drop candy.
Why you'll love this lemon drop recipe:
It's fun: The sugared rim makes this drink festive all year round!
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2M ago
A classic gimlet cocktail with gin, simple syrup, and fresh lime juice. It’s the perfect balance of sweet and tart with a hint of botanical flavor.
The gimlet dates back to the 1800s, when officers of the British Royal Navy drank gin and lime juice to prevent scurvy. Some say the drink is named after Admiral Sir Thomas Gimlette. Others think it's named after the tool for drilling small holes on the ships. Whatever the case, the gimlet is now regarded as a classic gin cocktail – and it's so easy to make at home!
Why you'll love this gimlet recipe:
It's a refreshing drink: If you're looking fo ..read more
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2M ago
This French Gimlet recipe calls for gin, St Germain elderflower liqueur, and fresh lime juice. It's strong, sweet, and perfectly tart.
This quick and easy cocktail is a riff on a classic gimlet. Gimlets are made with gin, lime juice, and simple syrup. The French gimlet adds a sweet, floral twist using the elderflower liqueur in place of the simple syrup. It’s light, bright, and perfectly balanced.
Why you'll love this french gimlet cocktail recipe:
It's refreshing: Gimlets are served neat, without ice. They’re shaken with ice then strained into a chilled glass for an ice-cold, smooth drink ..read more
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2M ago
A Manhattan cocktail is strong, slightly sweet, and aromatic. This drink is fancy and impressive yet so easy to make with just three ingredients.
The classic Manhattan was created in the 1880s at New York City’s Manhattan Club. It’s a popular drink made by stirring rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters together with ice, then straining into a coupe glass, and garnishing with a cocktail cherry.
Why you'll love this recipe
Iconic: The Manhattan is among the first cocktails in history and has rightfully earned it’s spot as one of the most popular classic cocktails.
Flavorful: Even with its h ..read more