When I tried to get my kids to love vegan food, tofu nuggets became a staple at my house. Did I tell them they were eating tofu? Nope! Had they known the ingredients in a chicken ...
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.
Coleslaw with Apples
I love coleslaw, so when I saw apples on sale today, I decided to make coleslaw with apples to go with my BBQ Jackfruit Recipe for dinner tonight. As often as I can, I ...
Vegetable Fried Rice
Everyone loves fried rice, but if you could eat vegetable fried rice, without the fat and calories of typical fried rice, would you? My vegetable fried rice is oil-free and loaded ...
BBQ Jackfruit Recipe
When I first became vegan, I was not fond of jackfruit at all. Similar to tofu, at the time, it seemed slimy and disgusting. Of course, it had nothing to do with the jackfruit or ...
Cashew Mac and Cheese
Have you discovered the magic of cashews? I'm in love with Cashew Mac and Cheese topped with Coconut Bacon! What can I say? It's a game-changer. Vegan cashew mac and cheese ...
Mujaddara
I love Middle Eastern food, and one dish I miss the most is Mujaddara. When I lived in Michigan, we ate Mujaddara at one of our favorite Mediterranean restaurants. Since moving, we ...
Wild Rice Salad
I love roasted vegetables, and what better to pair them with than wild rice for a wild rice salad? Served hot or cold, wild rice salad is savory yet filling. And then, I chose a ...
Vegetable Egg Rolls
Before transitioning to a plant-based diet, I loved vegetable egg rolls from our local Chinese restaurant. As with most vegetable egg rolls, they were fried and anything but ...
Vegan Baked Ziti
To make a GREAT vegan baked ziti, all you need is a few special ingredients! Everyone in my house loves pasta, especially in the wintertime. There is just something about a ...
Butternut Squash Chili
Butternut squash is in season, and the chilly weather is perfect for butternut squash chili. Although I make different types of chili often, I like to mix up new flavors and ...
Vegan Enchilada Casserole
There's something about a hot vegan enchilada casserole that brings comfort on a cold day. Instead of making Vegan Enchiladas, I decided to put my enchiladas in a ...
Avocado Egg Rolls
The first time I ever went to the Cheesecake Factory, I have the avocado egg rolls. Of course, they were fried but fabulous. So, I decided to make my own oil-free avocado egg ...
Cauliflower Tacos
In order to make dinner simple, make 4 ingredient Cauliflower Tacos with Avocado-Cilantro Cream. When I think of the perfect "meat" for tacos, cauliflower comes to mind. Because ...
Marinades for Tofu
I love tofu, and what makes the perfect tofu is the marinades for tofu. Most people who don't like tofu don't know how to prepare it. Pressing the tofu, as well as the marinades ...
Vegan Latkes
When I was a kid, my mom made latkes every time she had extra mashed potatoes. So, when I made vegan mashed potatoes, it was natural for me to make vegan latkes. Vegan ...
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 ...
Jerk Tempeh
When my husband and I traveled to Jamacia, we loved jerk sauce, so I brought Jamacia home and made jerk tempeh. Jerk tempeh, when grilled, tastes delicious with a hint of ...
Mushroom Parmesan
I love mushrooms, and mushroom parmesan topped with vegan parmesan cheese sounded like a great dinner tonight. Portobello mushrooms, for example, make the perfect meat ...
Vegan Minestrone Soup
From time to time, I find myself on a treadmill at the gym watching Rachel Ray. I watched her take a potentially vegan minestrone soup and turn it into a fat-filled pot of ...
Easy One Pot Meals
Whenever I'm in a hurry, which is often, I make easy one-pot meals. Not only are one-pot meals easy to make, but they also require minimal ingredients, little time, and even easier ...