I can remember it like it was yesterday. When I was a kid, my favorite food to bring to any function was Rice Krispie Treats! All that gooey goodness of marshmallows, butter, and Rice Krispies. What kid, or adult for that matter, doesn’t love…
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Spiced Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Fries are such a treat! I don’t know anyone that can resist them so finding a way to make them healthier is a noble goal. I’m getting pretty close here, but I have to confess. It’s hard to make baked plant-based sweet potato fries…
Lentil Shepherd’s Pie
This Lentil Shepherd’s Pie comfort food is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters, plant-based or not! You can make this dish easier with store-bought items, such as canned or boxed lentils which I’ve found at Trader Joe’s. Make this gravy recipe, leaving…
Green Thai Coconut Curry with Tofu and Brown Rice
What’s better than spending a morning with a friend makin’ delicious Green Thai Coconut Curry with Tofu? A plant-based meal to share for lunch. My friend, and hairdresser, Melody, came to my house for a lesson in making tofu and I made sure she…
Instant Pot White Bean Soup with Garlic, Mushrooms and Farro
I’m writing this post in early May and although spring is here and the weather is turning warmer, I still find that soup is a super way to enjoy a whole food plant-based diet. In addition, I love that you can make this White…
Vegan Avocado Brownies
Oh boy, do I like chocolate. How about you? And, thankfully eating some chocolate turns out to be pretty healthy for you. However, you don’t really want all of that fat and sugar, so what’s a chocolate lover to do? Try these delicious Vegan…
Ultimate Greek Nachos
Everyone loves nachos, and many of us love Middle Eastern flavors, so why not fuse them together?! Well… I am just so excited to share this Ultimate Greek Nachos recipe with you! In reality, this is a simple Mediterranean nachos style salad with pita…
Mary’s Vegetable Soup with Farro
I’m so excited to share this recipe from my friend, Mary. I decided to call it Mary’s Vegetable Soup… it’s all hers. She and I go way back as she was there when I went into labor with my first child who is now…
Middle Eastern Vegetable Salad with Tofu Feta
This colorful Middle Eastern Vegetable Salad has it all; intense flavor, heart-healthy veggies, a little chickpea protein, a beautiful plant-based feta, and a beautiful bright dressing. I am absolutely raving about this tofu feta. As you know, tofu alone has no flavor, and it…
Black Bean Brownies
I love anything chocolate, and these black bean brownies made with unsweetened organic cacao powder hit the spot for a guilt-free chocolate fix. These brownies make a wonderful pre or post workout snack and are a wonderful way to sneak healthy food into your…
Breakfast Burrito with Tofu Scramble
If you’re looking for a savory breakfast recipe, this Breakfast Burrito with Tofu Scramble hits the spot. You might also enjoy this Huevos Rancheros Casserole or Tofu Benedict. You can vary the tofu scramble part of this recipe by keeping it plain, without onions,…
Thick-Cut Seasoned Fries with Chipotle Sauce
I haven’t met a person yet that doesn’t love fries, but we all know that eating traditional fries will cause us to gain weight. So I’ve included this recipe for thick-cut seasoned fries with chipotle sauce to satisfy that urge. With thick-cut fries, you have…
Pumpkin Hummus
Fall is in the air and is one of my favorite times of the year, so Pumpkin Hummus is a must. I love pumpkin any time and often have canned pumpkin, the unsweetened kind, on hand. Since this recipe only uses half of the…
Broccoli Waldorf Salad
I hope that since you’re on board for a plant-based life that you’re discovering how to make delicious plant-based recipes. Have you branched out and experimented with your own recipe creations, too? This Broccoli Waldorf Salad was an experiment for me. I love any salad…
One Pot Penne Pasta with Tomato Cream Sauce
This One Pot Penne Pasta with Tomato Cream Sauce is a delicious mouth full…gets you out of the kitchen in a flash with fewer dishes and is full of plant-based goodness. It’s lovely to be able to create dinner in one pot. This makes…