Posts in Entertaining
Mexican Street Corn Inspired Salad

Tired of the same old macaroni salad side dishes for your weekend get togethers? This cold corn salad takes it’s inspiration from one of my favorite dishes, Mexican Street Corn but since you don’t need to try and keep it warm it’s a great option for a potluck! This dish is naturally a vegetarian dish but can easily be made vegan with just a few easy substitutions.

Read More
Fresh Green Bean Salad with Garlic and Basil infused Balsamic Dressing

Looking for ways to transform typical, boring, picnic or potluck style side salads? This Fresh Green Bean Salad with Sweet Ginger and Basil infused Balsamic Dressing will be the hit of your next pot-luck, I promise! Easy to make, and even easier to serve, this twist on the traditional creamy, cold, green bean salad is a great way to cut the dairy without cutting the flavor!

Read More
Loaded Impossible Nachos with Homemade Cashew Free Cheese Sauce!

Let’s be real…what’s the best part of nachos if it isn’t the cheese sauce? The main comment I hear from folks who are just transitioning into a plant-based lifestyle or who are simply trying to eat less dairy is, “…but, I just love cheese so much!” Me, too, my friends! Me, too! The dairy free cheese sauce that I used on this dish also makes a great sauce to top Mac ‘n Cheese or to make your own at home hamburger-helper casserole. And this cashew free version is even safe for our friends with allergies!

Read More
Greek Inspired Impossible Kebabs with Tabouli and Tzatziki Sauce!

Need a dish that cooks up quickly, tastes amazing, and looks super impressive on the plate? You’ve got to try these Greek-inspired Impossible Kebabs served on a bed of Tabouli and topped with my homemade Tzatziki Sauce! And, no...you don’t need a grill to make a great kabob! These cooked up, quick and easy, in about 20 minutes...the whole meal is on the table in just 30 minutes!

Read More
Spicy Jackfruit Carnitas Street Tacos with Apple Salsa

I don’t know about you but when the days get busier tacos always seem to be a go-to meal for me! Quick, easy, and who doesn’t love tacos? These Spicy #Jackfruit Carnitas Street Tacos taste just like Summer to me. The smoky spiciness of the jackfruit with the cold sweet crunch of the apple salsa...in case you were wondering, yes...yes, this is one of best things I have put in my face in recent memory!

Read More
Crispy Vegan Potato Salad

It’s officially summer and that means cookouts! I’m always on the hunt for a dish that I can take to a neighbor or family gathering that even the non-veg community will love AND one that I don’t need to worry about spoiling if it sits on a picnik table for a few hours and this Crispy Vegan Potato Salad checks all the boxes!

Read More
Vegan Fish Tacos with Spicy Lime Aioli

If you’re like me…you can’t seem to get enough tacos… and Fish Taco are one of my absolute favorites, especially in the Summer time! The fishless fillets from Gardein make them so quick and easy to whip up and taste amazing! Maybe a little nontraditional...topped with a spicy lime and garlic aioli but these are the perfect vegan tacos to add to your weekly Taco Tuesday lineup.

Read More
Slow Roasted Hasselback Butternut Squash

As we begin to fall into Autumn it’s the perfect time to start collecting all of your harvest and squash recipes for the season and this Slow Roasted Hasselback Butternut Squash with a Sweet and Spicy Ginger Maple Glaze should absolutely be added to the list! With a little patience, this dish will reward you and your guests with an amazing tasting side dish that looks five-star, for sure!

Read More
Mediterranean Kabobs with Fresh Pesto and Fluffy Couscous (Just 10 Ingredients)

Need a dish that cooks up quick, tastes amazing, and looks super impressive on the plate? These mediterranean inspired kabobs with fresh pesto, served over fluffy couscous are it! And, no...you don’t need a grill to make a great kabob! These cooked up, quick and easy, in the oven on 400 for about 15 minutes...the whole meal is on the table in less than 30 minutes!

Read More
Crispy Smashed Potatoes and Roasted Artichokes with a Spicy Pistachio Berry Chutney

The variety of flavors and textures come together to create the perfect side dish for summer entertaining and BONUS: it ends up looking way, way, more fancy than it actually is, and so do you, by association. The goal is for the exterior to get good and crispy while the inside maintains a soft and creamy texture. This recipe does have a couple steps, but nothing about it is difficult. Start to finish you’re still looking at about 30-35 minutes.

Read More
Crispy Vegan "Carrot-Bacon" Wrapped Dates Stuffed with Feta

Want to try a recipe that seems like it should be bad for you…but really isn’t? These little Crispy Vegan "Carrot-Bacon" Wrapped Dates Stuffed with Feta are sweet, salty, creamy and decadent without much of the guilt of the traditional appetizer. Perfect for a party or as a tapas plate to enjoy with your pre-dinner drinks, even your non-veggie friends will love them!

Read More
The Ultimate Creamy Pesto with Avocado and Pistachios

Traditionally made with fresh basil, oil, and toasted pine nuts, this recipe swaps out the pine nuts for toasted pistachios, and adds avocado, for a nice, ultra-creamy texture, that is perfect for dressing pasta! Using the avocado means you can use less olive oil, and both the avocado and the pistachios are packed full with all kinds of “good fats” - no guilt required! Make a little extra because you’ll want to have some stashed in the fridge to top everything from your morning bagels to your vegetable soup!

Read More
Quick and Easy Vegan Peppermint Hot Cocoa

I’m super excited to be partnering on this recipe with the Rise Brewing Company! Their organic chocolate oat milk is the fastest and easiest way to make the richest and the most creamy dairy free cocoa you’ve ever tasted! This recipe is so easy and to be honest it doesn’t even feel like much of a recipe but this time of year who doesn’t love a quick and easy recipe that comes together in only minutes?

Read More
Crispy Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Dates and a Sweet Balsamic Glaze

Anyone 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.

Read More
The Best Fresh and Chunky Guacamole

If I had to choose between most restaurant and grocery store guac and no guac at all…I’d be on the anti-avocado train myself. Luckily, now you have this recipe! It’s so easy and delicious, I promise…you’ll never want to eat store-bought ever again. Perfect for a party, this recipe is sure to turn even the pickiest eaters green with avocado envy

Read More