For yesterday’s breakfast, I used leftover mashed potatoes to make these mashed potato pancakes. This is an easy recipe! We had a boatload of mashed potatoes left over from Thanksgiving, and this was a quick, easy way to use them up. I was worried…
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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…
Roasted Veggie Enchiladas
Ditch the cheese and sour cream. These Roasted Veggie Enchiladas are here to burst your taste buds and nourish your body with the power of plants. Forget greasy, heavy enchiladas—this vibrant dish is light, flavorful, and packed with nutrients. Enchiladas always seem like too…
Smoky Tempeh BLT Sandwich
Another classic made plant-based. This tempeh BLT sandwich is as satisfying as the original. Oven-baked or pan-fried bacon, vegan mayo, toasty whole-grain bread, crispy romaine lettuce, and heirloom tomatoes, if you can find them, make this sandwich seriously good. Top it with some creamy…
Raspberry Jello Salad
Can a raspberry jello salad/dessert be elevated to more sophistication? I’m giving it a try, as well as making it non-dairy. This recipe is from my childhood and it was a staple at our holiday meals. Switching sour cream in the original to vegan…
Vegetarian Bean and Beer Chili
There’s nothing like curling up with a steaming bowl of chili. This vegetarian bean chili combines hearty beans, vibrant vegetables, and warming spices into one delicious meal. It tastes great and is loaded with nutrition, making it a great addition to any plant-based kitchen….
Cornmeal Waffles (video)
This morning, I made these cornmeal waffles. Sunday mornings lend themselves to a little more involved breakfast prep. And today is Father’s Day. What better way to say you love someone than to cook a special meal? Unfortunately, the kids are not in town,…
Mushroom Stroganoff
Beef stroganoff is a dish that stands out as a favorite from my pre-plant-based years. The creamy, savory dish served over noodles was so comforting. Now you can have it again with this updated vegan mushroom stroganoff version. One of the tricks to deepen…
Thai Carrot Soup
A Creamy Thai Carrot Soup to Warm Up Your Plant-Based Kitchen I often wander by the soups prepared at the market, drawn in by their aromas, and Thai carrot soup always smells incredible! I’m sure the combination of coconut milk and fragrant spices is…
Carrot Chia Pudding
Here is more carrot goodness with this. I always have carrots in my refrigerator. How about you? They’re an easy snack to grab on the go, they’re great in salads or for roasting and just about everyone likes them. I sometimes have too many…
Sweet Potato Hash Browns (Video)
I’ve been trying to mix up my breakfast choices a little more because I’m such a creature of habit. Smoothies and oatmeal variations are my usual choices since they are quick, filling, and nutrient-dense. But there are many other plant-based recipes for breakfast, and…
Roasted Carrot and Garlic Hummus
Add this Roasted Carrot and Garlic Hummus to your list of snacks! I think many people overlook the yummy flavors carrots can bring to any dish but did you know how healthy they are? Loaded with delicious flavors and super nutritious, carrots aren’t just…
Black Bean-Mango Salsa (video)
Get your chips ready for this yummy Black Bean Mango Salsa! Be sure to check out the video below. Beans, beans, the magical fruit, the more you eat, the more you…. How funny; we all know how that saying goes. But did you know…
Mexican Chopped Salad with Lime Cilantro Dressing
This Mexican Chopped Salad is a protein-rich, yummy plant-based dish. I’ve added black beans, corn, radish, tomatoes, and bell peppers. Then, toppings of creamy omega-rich avocado, crunchy corn tortilla strips, and a sweet ‘n tangy maple lime vinaigrette! Mexican Chopped Salad: A Fresh Lunch…
Tomato, Yam Soup
It’s time to update an old favorite. I first ate this tomato yam soup in a detox cooking class I took some years back and I absolutely loved it then, but today I’m taking it to a new level! It already has a great…















