Black Beans Galore It’s such a treat to have fresh black beans available for making soups, like this Black Bean Soup (pictured below) adding to salsa, salads and main courses like tacos, enchiladas, or breakfast Huevos Rancheros. Although you can make beans on your stovetop, one of the easiest ways is to make pressure cooker black beans. My favorite pressure…
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Pressure Cooker Pinto Beans
Beans are one of my favorites foods to eat and I’m in love with this pressure cooker pinto beans recipe. I’ve always loved beans. I think my love affair started when I was a child and my mom made pressure cooked navy beans. You could hear the top rattle all over the house. You might also be…
Slow Cooker Italian Soup with Spinach
I love the smell of this Italian soup cooking in the slow cooker. If you have time in the morning, do a bit of chopping and toss it all into the cooker. Set on low for 8 hours or high for 4 and you’ll have a delicious soup waiting for you when you get home….
12 Must-Have Kitchen Tools for Plant-Based Cooking
You may have discovered that eating a whole food plant-based diet can involve quite a bit of cooking at home. But that doesn’t mean you have to be a slave to your kitchen! What I’ve learned is that it’s all about good design, about making your kitchen work for you! If you set up your…
7 Tips and Timesavers for Plant-Based Cooking in a Flash
Most of us are strapped for time, but getting a healthy and delicious plant-based meal on the table is essential. Check out these seven tips for getting in and out of the kitchen in a flash without sacrificing nutrition or flavor. 1. Cleanliness is Next to …. I once took a flower-arranging class and the…
Seven Classic Recipes Every Plant-Based Cook Should Know
If you’re new to eating a plant-based diet, you might feel overwhelmed with how to proceed. Not only are you trying to figure out what foods to eat, but also may be struggling with how to make a plant-based meal or how to make recipes that everyone will love, plant-based or not. Eating a plant-based…
Instant Pot Butternut Squash Risotto with Basil Pesto
I continue to be inspired by the Instant Pot. Yes, it does make beans in a flash like these Pinto Beans and Black Beans, but it is very versatile. I have even seen pasta made in the Instant Pot. So this beautiful spring dish of Butternut Squash Risotto with Basil Pesto was a natural for the…
How to Stock Your Plant-Based Pantry
It may seem basic, but knowing how to stock your plant-based pantry with essentials is an important step to staying on a plant-based diet. Keeping a well-stock pantry leads to better meal planning and saves you time and effort, as well. You might find like I have, that eating pretty much the same thing over…
Reader’s Plant-Based Questions Answered
I often receive questions from readers here at Plant-based Cooking and on my Facebook page, as well. So I’ve put together this post, “Your Plant-Based Questions Answered,” because I know if one person asks it, many others have the same question. Starting anything new can be a challenge depending on your knowledge level. Starting a…
Vichyssoise Fennel Soup
It’s my second month as a member of Recipe Redux and I’m excited to bring you this month’s challenge… using either a pressure cooker, Instant Pot, or slow cooker to keep your kitchen cooler during these hot days! And, what better way to stay cool than with a cool Vichyssoise with Fennel Soup. This vichyssoise…
Plant-Based Cinco De Mayo Menu
Find other HOLIDAY ideas here. Start your cooking engines, peeps, it’s almost Cinco de Mayo, and eating Mexican food is a great way to get more plant-based goodness. And, yes, I’ve been on a bean kick. That’s one reason Mexican food can be a good choice. Stick with beans and you can’t go wrong. Make them into…
Black Bean Soup with Sweet Potatoes
When it’s cold and windy outside, there’s nothing better than a pipping hot bowl of soup. This black bean soup hits the spot and the addition of sweet potato take it over the top. You could feel proud serving this to company or your friends on game day. Finding ways to add beans to your…
Huevos Rancheros with Tomatillo Salsa
One of my all-time favorite breakfast meals is Huevos Rancheros and this plant-based version of the dish uses a tofu scramble over black beans. I’ve been on a kick with black beans and if you make them yourself, you’ll have a boatload of ways to make meals from black bean tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas, soup, salad…
Irish Cabbage Potato Soup with Dumplings
With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, it’s a good time to post an Irish cabbage soup recipe! And, I was craving dumplings, too, which I almost never make. I decided to test it out in my new Instant Pot that arrived a few days ago. What a gem! This bad boy is not…
Vegan Creamed Spinach
How to make vegan creamed spinach This flavorful vegan creamed spinach is so yummy, you won’t believe it’s vegan. Yes, it is possible to make a delicious, creamy, vegan creamed spinach recipe without added fat or bacon. Let’s be honest, we love the taste of fat and bacon but we know it’s not in the best…
