Fall is approaching, which means we all need some tasty comfort food! But don’t worry, I have the right recipe for you: my vegan chickpea dumplings! Since I discovered and was inspired by this Indian-inspired recipe in the Eating Well magazine, I cannot live more than a couple of weeks without making it! The perfect […]
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 […]
Better late than never! I came up with this recipe as a replacement for Green Bean Casserole last Thanksgiving, and got too preoccupied with the holidays to post! This Green Beans with Caramelized Onions and Peppers is a perfect side for your holiday dinner table, but it also doesn’t have to be limited to that. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Do you love spicy stuffed peppers, but want to avoid all the fat in traditional stuffed peppers with meat and cheese? I have recently made the decision to try and modify most of my diet to be plant-based to see how it makes me feel and recover from my running workouts. I also found the […]