Posted: 18 Mar 2021 01:31 PM PDT

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Peeps Released 2 New Flavors Just in Time For Spring, and They're Spicy and Sweet

We haven't heard a peep from our favorite marshmallow brand in months, but luckily, they're back just in time for spring - and they're coming in hot! Peeps has released two new flavors: Peeps Hot Tamales Fierce Cinnamon Flavored Marshmallow Chicks ($1) and Peeps Froot Loops Marshmallow Pops ($2), and TBH, we're not sure if our Easter baskets (or our taste buds) are ready. The two flavors come after a nine-month hiatus from the brand, which opted out of a few seasonal launches in 2020 due to COVID-19. Now they're back, and in addition to its two new flavors, they're bringing back some old favorites like Cotton Candy, Party Cake, Root Beer, and Sour Watermelon - what a treat! If you think that's a mouthful, Peeps has also teamed up with retailers like Walmart and Target for exclusives like Walmart's Egg Hunt Marshmallow Mini Chicks ($6) as well as Target's Chocolate Caramel Swirl Delights ($2) and White Marshmallow Lollipop ($2). So what are you waiting for? These flavors are a must for spring. Related: Cheese, Peeps, and Pancakes: The Best Easter-Themed Charcuterie Boards to Make

Celebrate Nowruz With Tasty Vegan Persian Recipes - PETA

Posted: 19 Mar 2021 01:23 PM PDT

Published March 19, 2021 by PETA.

Happy Nowruz! This 5,000-year-old festival celebrates the start of Persian New Year—and the start of a new season, too. The joyful holiday begins on the first day of spring and lasts for two weeks after the spring equinox. Nowruz, which means "new day," is the most important day on the Iranian calendar. Persian families clean their homes, decorate with flowers, and exchange gifts with friends.

Many Nowruz traditions revolve around food, like setting the table with a haft-seen to bring health and prosperity to all. A haft-seen is a plate of seven foods that start with an "s," from senjed (dried fruit) to sabzeh (sprouts). Families also gather to share large meals with traditional dishes such as stuffed peppers and rose water cookies.

These tasty vegan dishes make for a happy and healthy Nowruz. Spread the cheer by leaving animal-derived products off your plate, and make sure that your celebrations don't come at the cost of anyone else's life. Nowruz mobarak! ("Happy New Year!")

Dolmeh (Stuffed Leaves)

Most countries in the Middle East have their own version of stuffed leaves with various spices and herbs. In Iran, dolmeh (which comes from a Turkish root meaning "to stuff") are filled with Persian rice and rolled into squares. This savory and minty version is made with Swiss chard leaves.

Tahdig (Crispy Rice)

This rice dish is famous in Persian cuisine, and its name says it all. Tahdig, or "bottom pot," is made from crispy, burnt rice at the bottom of an oiled pan. Most rice dishes can be cooked tahdig-style for a crispy treat. This version has saffron, barberries, and pistachios—three classic Persian ingredients.

Ghormeh Sabzi (Fragrant Herb Stew)

This slow-cooked green stew is a favorite in Persian cuisine. Parsley, coriander, and fenugreek are just a few of the herbs that give ghormeh sabzi its signature green hue and heavenly smell.

Sabzi Baghali Polo (Rice with Herbs and Fava Beans)

Two traditional Persian rice dishes are combined to create this sabzi baghali polo: herbed sabzi rice and baghali with fava beans. This new take on a traditional Nowruz recipe is best served with your favorite vegan chicken.

Fesenjan (Spiced Pomegranate Stew)

Fesenjan is a showcase of Middle Eastern products. The stew is filled with tart pomegranates, walnuts, and warm spices such as turmeric and cinnamon. The dish is rich and unique and has been described as a "Persian gem."

Ash Reshteh (Persian Noodle Soup)

This flavorful soup is always served during the festivities before Nowruz. Ash reshteh is a thick vegetarian soup (vegan in this recipe, of course) with legumes, noodles, and piles of fried onions on top. It's commonly cooked on the 13^th day of the New Year and best eaten with family.

Baklava (Pistachio Pastry)

The flaky pastry known as baklava or baghlava is a sweet tooth's dream. Everyone is sure to love this dessert made with phyllo dough, pistachios, and a sticky syrup.

Start the New Year Off Right! Go Vegan for Nowruz

Lizzo's Vegan TikTok Recipes Changed Everything I Thought I Knew About Plant-Based Cooking - POPSUGAR

Posted: 19 Mar 2021 02:55 PM PDT

Not only can Lizzo sing her heart out, play the flute, dance, and be a body-positive influencer who transparently and generously shares her journey of self-love to inspire others, but she's also a skilled plant-based home cook! Most recently, Lizzo brought viral awareness to the plant-based phenomenon known as "nature's cereal," but she actually began sharing her enticing vegan meals on TikTok after adopting a fully plant-based lifestyle in April 2020. Her meals not only caused her fans' mouths to salivate, but each one has challenged everything naysayers (myself included) have had to say against a vegan diet.

With each mouth-watering plate, Lizzo's TikTok meals have further reinforced the notion that eating plant-based does not mean having to avoid your favorite nonvegan meals. The flavor profiles of the meals she shares are not diminished as a result of being vegan — instead, one could argue that they are elevated because they are vegan. From her Southern fried chicken and gravy to her cheddar-jalapeño pigs in a blanket, Lizzo's creative and delicious dishes show her audience how to still choose the foods that make them feel good while substituting classic nonvegan ingredients with plant-based options to feel even better.

Here are 24 vegan TikTok recipes and food videos shared by Lizzo that have changed everything I thought I knew about what it means to eat plant-based.

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