There's something special about delicate orzo pasta that sets it apart from other types of pasta. So, I decided to cook vegetable orzo for dinner tonight. I love this vegetable ...
Entrees
No matter what cuisine you love, my entree recipes are from around the world. If you enjoy pasta or rice, tofu or tempeh, or simply love vegetables, my variety of main dishes even tempt meat-eaters. Kid-friendly and husband approved, each entree is made with family in mind. Even picky eaters will love plant-based foods if prepared well.
Savory Vegetable Galette
After craving pizza all week, I decided to make a savory galette for dinner tonight. Like a tart, the term galette refers to a rustic, free-form single-crust pastry similar to a ...
Blackened Tofu
I love tofu, and this time, I decided to try one of my favorite cooking methods: blackening. Blackened tofu is slightly spicy, but it has a unique crust grilled or cooked into the ...
Barbecue Seitan
Recently, I made barbecue seitan and decided to turn it into a beef burrito recipe. Seitan, a vegan meat replacement, easily transforms into various recipes. Barbecue seitan ...
Roasting Cabbage Steaks
When I eat cabbage, I generally put it in a salad or coleslaw. However, today, I decided to roast cabbage steaks for dinner. Little did I know the magic of roasted cabbage! Not ...
Vegan Shepherds Pie
When I first tried vegan shepherds pie, all I could say was "meh." Mashed potatoes are my favorite food; in fact, if I had to choose one food to eat for the rest of my life, it ...
Vegan Easter Recipes - My Favorites 2021!
Even though Easter Sunday 2020 was one we will all remember forever, let's make Easter 2021 special. Hopefully, this year, with vaccinations and a year behind us, this Easter ...
Baked Parmesan Tomatoes
Baked parmesan tomatoes, anyone? Yes, you can have these bite-sized vegan parmesan tomatoes in 15 minutes or less. I love tomatoes, so I smile every time I come up with a unique ...
Seitan
Although I love my Kathy's Oil-Free Mega Seitan Protein, I wanted to make quick and easy seitan that didn't take as long to prepare. Basically, seitan is homemade fake meat. ...
Vegan Meatloaf - Meatless Lentils!
When I was little, my mom cooked the BEST meatloaf in the world. Although this was before we all became plant-based, I remember a meatloaf sandwich in my lunch box the next ...
Pasta with Carbonara
When I woke up this morning, I decided to make pasta with carbonara for dinner. Despite the decadence and creaminess of the sauce, carbonara pasta is healthy and simple to make. ...
General Tso Cauliflower
Although eating out at a Thai restaurant is generally vegan-friendly, finding a vegan-compliant Chinese restaurant is challenging. Even though I love Chinese food, I learned that ...
Chipotle Pasta
Whenever I'm craving comfort food, chipotle pasta comes to mind. I love pasta! When someone tells me they don't eat pasta because it's "bad for you," I disagree. My ...
Roasting Cauliflower Whole
As many of you know, I love cauliflower! Roasting cauliflower whole is one of the easier and quickest ways to have dinner ready in no time at all. Did you know you can roast a ...
Cauliflower Recipes
Cauliflower recipes anyone? When I first transitioned to a plant-based diet, cauliflower wasn't even in my wheelhouse. Of course, I ate cauliflower, but it was always raw and ...
Broccoli Stir Fry
I love broccoli, so today, I decided to make a broccoli stir fry. Of course, I included other vegetables to enhance my stir fry recipe, but this stir fry highlights ...
Lentil Falafel
After realizing I forgot to soak chickpeas for my falafel wraps, I decided to make lentil falafel instead. Lentils, like chickpeas, have the perfect texture for falafel. ...
Vegetable Pizza
One of my childhood food memories is a vegetable pizza made from Crescent Rolls, ranch dressing, and chopped vegetables. In my neighborhood, it was a party staple. When I think ...
Vegan Gumbo
What's on today's menu? I'm spicing it up with some vegan gumbo. By now, you know I love comfort food made from fresh produce and the healthiest ingredients. However, gumbo is a ...
Creamy Mushroom Pasta Recipe
Nothing screams comfort food like creamy mushroom pasta. When I walked into the farmer's market, I found an array of mushrooms. Typically, I have to shop at an Asian market to find ...