Watch out, Panera! I just made a vegan cream of broccoli soup that puts your cream of broccoli soup to shame. Recently, a friend I work with went to Panera for lunch. When she ...
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.
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 ...
Creamy Tomato Pasta
Whenever it's cold outside and I need comfort food, I always make creamy tomato pasta. Pasta, no matter how it's prepared, gives me a warm feeling inside. But, nothing tastes ...
Vegan Tacos
Do you know where Taco Tuesday came from? In 1989, Taco Johns trademarked “Taco Tuesday” 1989. Originally, “Taco Twosday” was an advertisement for two tacos for 99 cents ...
Mushroom Stew
Yesterday, I decided to revise one of my favorite crockpot meals, mushroom stew. Although I love the original recipe, I thought it needed a new and improved recipe. ...
Roasted Balsamic Vegetables
I love roasted vegetables, but what I love even more is roasted balsamic vegetables. There is something about the tanginess of balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, and garlic to create ...
Vegan Meatball Sub
There's something about a vegan meatball sandwich that brings a smile to my face. Whenever I'm craving comfort food, sandwiches come to mind. In fact, I can't think of anything ...
Vegan White Sauce Lasagna
When I think of comfort food, I immediately think of layers of pasta and vegetables in a creamy, delicious sauce. Even though I love traditional lasagna made with red sauce, I ...
Tofu Nuggets
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...