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 […]
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Magical Mushroom Gravy
Okay, so no this is not a magical ‘shroom gravy… I am so sorry to disappoint those of you that may have gotten excited to “trip balls” again like a 20-something at an EDM concert. However, this mushroom gravy is quite magical in it’s savory umami taste and how wonderfully it compliments typically “boring” foods […]
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 […]
Pesto Brown Rice Quinoa Pasta with Italian Chicken Sausage
This recipe includes a light pesto recipe with a gluten-free whole grain brown rice quinoa pasta. I’ve included chicken sausage so that it is lighter and healthier. I was first inspired to make pesto because the basil in my garden was out of control! Why This Brown Rice Quinoa Pasta is Awesome I made a […]
Pineapple Pepper Plant-based Pizza Recipe
We Eat A Lot of Pizza 🍕 Growing up my father worked for corporate Domino’s Pizza and later owned his own stores. Throughout the years, I worked as a customer service representative, delivery driver, and administrative assistant for my dad’s Domino’s Pizza stores. To say I’ve eaten a lot of pizza 🍕 may be an […]
Oil-free Pizza Sauce – 100% Whole Food Plant-based
This delicious oil-free pizza sauce can go on any kind of pizza or even with breadsticks. It is awesome with my Pineapple Pepper Plant-based Pizza and my Crispy Thin Chickpea Flour Pizza Crust!
Crispy Thin Chickpea Flour Pizza Crust
This delicious crispy thin chickpea flour pizza crust is an excellent fiber and plant-protein-filled base for any delicious pizza. This thin chickpea flour crust is fairly light in calories too! It is awesome with my Pineapple Pepper Plant-based Pizza and my Oil-free Pizza Sauce!
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 […]
Homemade Spicy Nacho Doritos® Seasoning for Healthy Snacks
Trying to avoid butter and oil can be hard when you are trying to follow a whole food plant-based diet. Especially when avoiding it compromises having your favorite snacks, like tortilla chips and popcorn. Try this Spicy Nacho Doritos® seasoning recipe and you won’t miss the junk food! Spicy Nacho Doritos® Can Be a Healthy […]