Yesterday, the kids came over for a Mexican themed dinner. Although I planned to serve Vegan Enchiladas as the main entree, I made some appetizers since the kids ...
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.
Sweet Potato Chips
Since transitioning to a no-oil vegan lifestyle, my love for chips, fries, and any carbs for that matter, still exists. But, I learned quickly how to enjoy my favorite foods ...
How to Make Meatless Buffalo Chicken Dip
When we are invited to a party, I always offer to bring a dish or four! Of course, it is so Paul and I can eat, and I don't have to eat before we go. As a general rule, I ...
Tater Tot Nachos
Although I admit never eating a nacho I didn't like; I recently met tater tot nachos, known as Totchos. Kristyn told my husband and me to try out a little Mexican restaurant called ...
Vegan Pepper Jelly and Cream Cheese Spread
When I think about one of my favorite appetizers, Vegan Pepper Jelly and Cream Cheese Spread come to mind. Although I never thought about turning my Vegan Cream Cheese into a ...
Vegan 7 Layer Taco Dip
When I have a party, I like to have a lot of appetizers. Sometimes, I serve only appetizers instead of a full meal, so everyone enjoys various foods. Last weekend, for ...
Skinny Vegan Potato Skins
As many of you know, I love my savory food. In fact, I have never met a french fry, nacho, or pizza I don't love. So, in order to satisfy my cravings, I 'veganize' my favorite ...
Skinny Thai Tempeh Lettuce Wraps
When I make lettuce wraps, I like to mix it up and try new ingredients. For today's recipe, I opted for Skinny Thai Tempeh Lettuce Wraps. Despite my love for corn ...
Vegan Chex Mix
When I was a kid, I loved Chex Mix. In fact, I ate it by the handful without knowing what was in the magic mix. Now, I still eat Chex Mix, but my own Vegan Chex Mix ...
Skinny AF Loaded Chili Fries
When I have leftover chili, I make Skinny AF Loaded Chili Fries. For this snack, all you need is a few potatoes, some leftover chili, guacamole, and some cilantro, and you have a ...
Oil-Free Curried Cashews
Recently, my husband and I went to a fabulous Thai restaurant in Scottsdale. Mallee Thai serves a green vegetable curry with curried cashews. Of course, all the store-bought ...
Skinny Dill and Lemon Zest Popcorn
When I am looking for a healthy snack, my first stop is popcorn. Despite popcorn tasting wonderful on its own, I like to add different flavors to make it a little tastier. Today, I ...
Skinny Cilantro Jalapeno Hummus Salad Dip
When I make hummus, I always struggle with serving it plain. Recently, I went to a restaurant called Pita Jungle near our house. One of my favorite dishes on the menu is a ...
Cauliflower Nachos
When I first started cooking plant-based, I thought Mexican food would be off-limits. Little did I know, almost every one of my favorite dishes can be transformed into a vegan ...
Skinny Blackberry Dijon Sauce
I absolutely adore blackberries. In fact, I have to admit I eat blackberries before most of my family even knows I bought them at the store. I also love condiments, which isn't ...
Skinny Watermelon Salsa
It's time to step out of the Taco Tuesday box and enjoy summer for a few more days. If you love watermelon, as much as I do, skip the regular salsa and make skinny watermelon ...
Spicy Korean Baked Cauliflower
Although cauliflower 'wings' is on most restaurant menus today, they are more often than not fried. Usually, cauliflower wings are also covered in high fat sauce, with unknown ...
How to Make Raw Plant-Based Cashew Mayonnaise
To eat healthier, making your own condiments at home is not only simple, but it's also beneficial to your overall health. For example, this homemade vegan cashew mayo recipe takes ...
Skinny Mustard Cheese Dip
With football in the air, the first thing that comes to mind is cheese dip. Unfortunately, vegan cheese dip isn't often found in local bars and restaurants. In fact, finding a ...
Skinny Chili 'Cheese' Dip
What do you get when you cross my nacho “cheese” sauce and my coney sauce? An awesome chili ‘cheese’ dip for any party. I had leftover nacho ‘cheese’ sauce, and I made a double ...