Easter is this weekend and if you're still looking for a comfortfood side-dish to round out your table...do I have a recipe for you...Vegan Dirty Rice with Mustard Greens! Whether you're new to cooking with greens or you grew up with them, you're going to love this new take on dirty rice! Hopefully the green beans and mashed potatoes don't get too jealous because, served with your favorite cornbread, this dish is going to be Easter's new favorite!
Read MoreThanksgiving is right around the corner and while you might now typically think of kale as a food worthy of your holiday feasts, trust me, this recipe is going to win you over. A happy medium smack in the middle between a broccoli casserole and a green bean bake this unique side dish is packed with flavor the all the creamy goodness that you’re craving in your autumn inspired comfort foods!
Read Moref you’re an 80’s kid, like me, and you grew up in the States, you most definitely experienced Hamburger Helper as a part of your childhood. We had a lot of “boxed” meals growing up. This recipe is all the nostalgia of those family dinners without any of the meat or dairy! The best part of this recipe is that it makes use of a lot of left overs! Comfort food at it’s finest!
Read MoreLooking for a fall twist on an old comfort classic? While we’ve still got a couple more weeks until Autumn officially arrives but over here I was craving some fall flavors...and these Butternut Squash Shells stuffed with Sage Sausage, Spinach and Ricotta totally hit the spot! The best part of this recipe is that, while the flavor profile is different, the assembly is basically the same, so if you’ve ever successfully made stuffed shells in the past, these will be a snap.
Read MoreI typically don't use much frozen produce but Publix had Birdseye veggies on sale a couple weeks back so I grabbed a few bags. Topped with a creamy sauce made with sauteed onions, nutritional yeast, garlic, oat milk from the Rise Brewing Company, and some herbed cream cheese from Miyokos Creamery I honestly wouldn't have even known the difference between fresh and frozen.
Read MoreThere are some flavors that are just a winning combination no matter how you use them. One of my favorite combinations is tomato and sweet basil…and one of the quick and easy ways that I like to use them are on these bruschetta inspired mini flatbread pizzas!
Read MoreWho doesn’t love a good pasta dish? It’s the kind of comfort food that you crave when life get’s crazy and you don’t have any idea what else to make for dinner. Or, if you are like me, this week, it’s because you just need to go to the grocery store! This Poor Man's Vegan Chicken Parmesan Casserole is also the perfect way to use up the pasta that you have at home because just about any kind of noodle or shell will work for this dish.
Read MoreAnother recipe that I probably would never have been exposed to had I not lived up in Ohio’s Amish Country for a decade or so is Cheese Burger Soup! I have re-worked the traditional “meat and potatoes” version into a glorious bowl of plant-based goodness. Part soup, part stew, part casserole, to be honest, this easy dish is a great way to clean out that crisper drawer at the end of the week and will totally become a family favorite, I promise!
Read MoreThe weekends see a lot of soup-making at my house! Not only is it easy but it’s the perfect way to use up al of the odds and ends veg that is having around the fridge and countertops left over from the rest of the week…and this homemade minestrone soup is no exception! The best part? You can put the leftovers in a glass jar and it will keep in the fridge for up to a couple weeks, or freeze, for months!
Read MoreIf you’re looking for a recipe this Holiday for a non-traditional family dinner or need to accommodate dairy free guests this Spinach and Mushroom White Lasagna made with oat milk from the Rise Brewing Company just might be it! Creamy and delicious, no one will know that this entire dish is dairy free! The best part about this recipe is that it reheats just as well the next day if you have any leftovers…but don’t hold your breath. You can make ahead and assemble the night before, just bring to room temperature before baking.
Read MoreThis vegan dish only requires 7 ingredients and is the perfect way to use up the pasta that you have at home because just about any kind of noodle or shell will work for this dish. While quick and almost embarrassingly easy, because of the baking time required for this recipe, this dish does not qualify as a 30 minute meal, however, because most of the time that this recipe demands is just “oven time” I think it still more than qualifies as a good option for a week night meal, especially for a crowd!
Read MoreAnyone who thinks that they don’t like Brussel sprouts, I dare you not to like this recipe. This dish is so good and so simple. It’s perfect for entertaining as we head into the holiday season because although brussel sprouts are often available year-round these days their peak season is from September to mid-February making them budget friendly for serving a crowd.
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