I love falafel, and recently, I ate a falafel burger at a local vegan restaurant near our home. Although it was fabulous, the restaurant version wasn't as healthy as I would make ...
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.
Chickpea Quinoa Salad - Southwest Style!
Although I try to eat salads often, I need to remind myself to eat more greens. Since becoming plant-based, I also need to bring variety to my meal plan to include nutrient-dense ...
How to Make Vegan Taquitos With Filling (Baked & Air-Fried Options!)
One of my favorite childhood memories is my mom making me taquitos when I came home from school. Of course, those taquitos were frozen and by no means vegan at all. Since ...
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. ...
Asian Tahini Noodle Bowl
Light yet satisfying tahini noodles are the answer to your 30 minutes or less dinner. When I'm in a hurry, I still want a quality meal even though I have limited time. Delicious, ...
BBQ Tempeh
Who doesn't love BBQ? Of course, in the vegan world, BBQ restaurants do not generally cater to our dietary needs. But, Paul and I love BBQ, so why not BBQ at home? ...
How to Marinate Tofu For Your Vegan Tofu Recipes
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 ...
Spicy Peanut Noodles
I love noodles and Asian food, so I made spicy peanut noodles today. There's something delicious about noodles in spicy peanut noodle sauce. Not only is my spicy peanut noodle ...
Vegan Sloppy Joes
When I was a kid, my mom made "Manwich" Sloppy Joes. Of course, we were also poisoned with SpaghettiOs as well as ring bologna. And, we lived. After becoming plant-based, I ...
Vegan Penne Rose Recipe
I love pasta, especially effortless recipes like my penne rose. Also called pink sauce pasta, this vegan penne rose recipe not only tastes fabulous, but it's also one of those ...
Cauliflower Tacos
Whenever Taco Tuesday rolls around, cauliflower tacos come to mind. Not only are cauliflower tacos easy to make, but they require 4 simple ingredients. And, nothing ...
Vegan Jackfruit Benedict
When we first visited Arizona, before moving here, I found one of my favorite vegan restaurants, Pomegranate Cafe. During brunch on a morning, I ordered vegan jackfruit ...
How to Make Meatless Hot Dog With Plant-Based Coney Chili Sauce
Vegan Coney Chili Sauce in the vegan world is an anomaly. I have seen recipe after recipe, all of which generally contain beans, which isn't a coney sauce recipe; that's chili. My ...
Muffuletta Sandwich
I first saw a muffuletta sandwich in Martha Stewart’s magazine years ago. Although her version displayed layers upon layers of meats and cheeses, it sparked a vegan idea. I eat an ...
Lentil Burgers
One of the most frustrating vegan meals to learn to make is a veggie burger that stays together. Over the years, I epically failed time and time again to make a veggie burger ...
Cajun Jambalaya Pasta Recipe
Although jambalaya typically refers to rice, today I'm making jambalaya pasta. Instead of opting for my Vegan Jambalaya Recipe using rice, my family requested a spicy ...
Vegan Quesadilla Recipe
When Taco Tuesday approached this week, I decided to make a vegan quesadilla instead of my usual tacos. There's something about the comfort of my favorite ingredients nestled ...
Grape Salad
I love grapes, and I often freeze them for a sweet snack. Recently, though, I experienced grapes prepared uniquely. I ordered a roasted cauliflower dish, and it arrived with ...
How to Make Your Own Vegan Buddha Rice Bowl
Lately, I've been crazy for Buddha bowls! It's one bowl eating with all the bells and whistles. What is a Buddha bowl, you may ask? A Buddha bowl is a vegetarian meal, served on a ...
Mother's Day Recipes
Instead of flowers or candy, how about making Vegan Mother's Day Recipes? One of the best gifts I receive on any given holiday is terrific vegan food. Because my children are also ...