When we traveled to San Diego recently for a long weekend get-a-away, I researched vegan restaurants to visit while away. San Diego, California boasts vegan options, but one little ...
Small Bites
Tapas, small bites, or appetizers are among my favorite foods to cook and enjoy with friends and family. Bite-sized, savory snacks, served cold or hot, sets the stage for a meal or party. Sometimes, we have tapas for dinner or a holiday, in order to taste several plant-based dishes in one sitting.
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 ...
Pizza Pinwheels
I love pizza, so I made pizza pinwheels! In fact, as a child, my mom used to make us those frozen pizza rolls when we came home from school as a snack. Of course, we loved them, ...
Vegan Cheese Ball
This year, I made a vegan cheese ball for the holidays. When I transitioned to a plant-based diet, the hardest part for me was giving up cheese. Even though I've been ...
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 Nacho "Cheese" Sauce
When I transitioned to a plant-based diet, I struggled with giving up cheese. In fact, the only time I ever swayed from a vegan diet involved cheese. Back then, vegan cheese ...
Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip
Years ago, I made my first vegan spinach artichoke dip, which was a hit with my family and friends. Since then, I've learned a lot about vegan cooking, so I have revised my vegan ...
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 ...
Appetizers for the Holidays
Sometimes, instead of serving a traditional sit-down dinner, my family likes to serve appetizers for the holidays. In fact, I like making an array of appetizers, so I offer a ...
Spanish Potatoes
Spanish potatoes, or patatas bravas, are a tomato-based "spicy potato" recipe. When I transitioned to a plant-based diet, I was excited about eating potatoes...and eating them ...
Vegan Quiches
Since Christmas is just around the corner, I'm already planning my menu. My family, who are my best critics, requested vegan quiches as an appetizer. In fact, my vegan ...
Tahini Roasted Cauliflower
Tahini Roasted Cauliflower by far is one of the best dishes I have ever eaten. When I first visited Arizona, I was already plant-based and impressed with the variety of ...
Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes
When I think about Thanksgiving, my thoughts focus on family and food. Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks, reflect on our blessings, and acknowledge our gratitude. Luckily, my ...
Vegan Layered Greek Dip
Tis' the season to be festive, and that means bringing out all the stops. Instead of simply serving hummus with a side of vegetables, why not give it a little pizzazz? Vegan ...
Greek Nachos
I have never met a nacho I didn't like, but if it's vegan Greek nachos, I'm in love. As many of you know, I'm half Greek on my mother's side, so I grew up going to Greek Town in ...
Air Fried Chickpeas
Air fried chickpeas not only make a great healthy snack, but they are perfect as a soup or salad topper. I love chickpeas, and that's why I recently made cream of chickpea soup and ...
4th of July Recipes
With the 4th of July right around the corner, I plan on hosting my family for an epic vegan BBQ! Celebrate your freedom with a 4th of July recipe menu plan your guests will love. ...
Vegan Zucchini Fries
Baked, oil-free zucchini fries, although a great alternative to traditional baked potato fries provides a different texture and variety compared to french fries; crispy on the ...
Buffalo Cauliflower
Cauliflower, by far, is one of my favorite veggies! In fact, I love transforming cauliflower into my favorite dishes, such as my buffalo cauliflower recipe. Since I like it spicy, ...
Fruit Salsa Recipe
I am a huge taco fan, and Tuesday's at my house are generally taco Tuesday. This week, however, I decided to switch up my salsa and make a fruit salsa. With the onset of summer, I ...