The summer season is (sadly) coming to an end! What best way to celebrate the last days of my favorite season than with an outdoor barbeque, or even better, a picnic-style dinner. Even better if you bring these easy, vegan Banh Mi Sliders with you! A delicious Vietnamese-inspired vegan, plant-based appetizer that will make everyone […]
Lunch
Healthy plant-based lunch recipes that will keep you hearty and energetic until dinner. Here you will also find healthy lunch ideas for you at work and for your children at school, healthy lunch meal prep tips, and healthy lunch ideas for weight loss easy.
Chickpea Flour Pizza Crust – thin and crispy pizza base
Crispy and thin, this Chickpea Flour Pizza Crust is a healthier alternative to your regular storebought pizza base! Easy and quick to make, it is super versatile and can be topped with whatever ingredients you like the most. It is awesome with my Pineapple Pepper Plant-based Pizza and my Oil-free Pizza Sauce! Why is this […]
12 Simple Recipes for a Father’s Day BBQ Night
On this Father’s Day, it’s a terrific time to honor all the fathers for all they do to keep their kids happy and protected. This day is undoubtedly an excellent opportunity to spend quality time with family and the man of the home. A Father’s Day meal with a BBQ sounds like a wonderful way to […]
Grilled Cajun Chicken (or Tempeh) Salad
This is a healthy, whole food Cajun chicken salad recipe you can make on the grill! It is mostly composed of plant-based ingredients (except for the chicken) but you can omit the meat or substitute with a plant protein. My favorite plant-based replacement for the chicken is tempeh! Below is my tempeh version: Are you […]
Healthiest Mac n’ Cheese
Traditional Mac n’ Cheese is Not Nutritious Traditional mac n’ cheese is heavy! It traditionally has lots of saturated fat, poor quality pasta, and very little nutritional value. Some mac and cheese is even totally processed. Aside from the convenience, boxed mac and cheese is even worse. However, sometimes you crave that home style, comforting […]
Buddha Bowls!
Colorful and fun bowls full of flavors and healthy ingredients These buddha bowls are a hit in our house! Since I follow a more plant-based diet than my boyfriend and the kids all like different vegetables, I made it a fun “build your own” buddha bowl. Kids are more likely to eat their vegetables and […]
Thai Tempeh Lettuce Wraps
Thai Tempeh Lettuce Wraps – A Delicious Accident This Thai tempeh lettuce wraps recipe was a totally delicious accident! I had a bunch of leftover chicken and tempeh that had to get used and an overabundance of lettuce, so I figured I would make some Asian peanut chicken and tempeh wraps. This recipe is inspired […]
Air Fryer Falafel – WFPB Oil-free Gluten-free
Have you ever craved falafel, but want to avoid the oil and flour typically used with this popular Mediterranean and Middle Eastern street food? I have! Chickpeas are an amazing food – high in plant protein and fiber as well as numerous other nutrients and benefits. Unfortunately, with oil and refined flour, a lot of […]
Vegan Tamales with Chili Lime Jackfruit Carnitas
On Cinco de Mayo this year, I did a live chat with my Instagram and Facebook followers making vegan tamales for the first time and having a couple margaritas. I made this tasty guacamole with tomatoes before making these delicious plant-based tamales. This was a good idea because me + margaritas + cooking = very […]