Okay, friends...are you ready for your new favorite side dish? This Cheesy Quinoa, Mushroom and Broccoli Bake is my vegan take on a recipe from an all time favorite chef of mine Alton Brown! Part Mac n' Cheese, part, Broccoli Casserole...hopefully this updated plant based version does his original recipe justice...I'm not gonna lie, it's one of the best things that I have eaten in a long time! Yum!
Read MoreEver since I realized that canned crescent rolls are are #accidentallyvegan I have been thinking about using them to make some dairy free cinnamon rolls! And...WOW am I glad that I did because these bad boys turned out absolutely amazing. These quick and easy rolls are everything you love about cinnamon rolls and everything you love about crescent rolls all in one bite!
Read MoreI don’t know what kind of vegan voodoo this is but I finally tried my hand at making #watermelontuna and holy avocado did is turn out...amazing! Not only did it LOOK like tuna but the taste and texture were shockingly similar!
Read MoreIf you are craving the flavors of curry but are short on time you are going to love these Curry Chickpea lettuce wraps! They are shockingly easy and even with roasting the chickpeas only take about 15 minutes to pull together with less than 10 ingredients that you probably already have in your panty! I used the lettuce as the “wrap” for this recipe but it would be equally as good wrapped in a tortilla or stuffed into a pita!
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 MoreTired 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 MoreLooking 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 MoreOne thing about my Pops is how much he loves burgers...specifically Big Macs, so I knew if I was going to convince him to try a plant-based burger it would be my "Big Moc" that would do the trick. Let's just say it was a huge success...so much so that he requested I make him a bulk batch of my "Moc Sauce" to keep in the fridge.
Read MoreThe summer is fading fast into fall but if you’re like me you probably still have a bunch of tomatoes hanging around. If you’re looking for an easy and quick recipe to help you transition in to soup season this dish does the trick! So flavorful and creamy even your non-veggie family and friends will ask for seconds! Bonus: canning this soup is super easy and because it’s tomato based doesn’t require any extra processing to safely preserve!
Read MoreWhile everyone else is itching for pumpkins I’m trying to hold onto every last flavor of the Summer season that I can! With only two weeks left until we fall into Autumn, I’m also trying to take advantage of the bountiful and inexpensive Summer produce while it lasts and this Late Summer Squash and Sweet Corn Chowder does just that.
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 MoreLet’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 MoreNeed 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 MoreThis vegan tzatziki sauce is so good you’re going to want to eat it on everything! Seriously…I used it on my avocado toast the morning after I made these gyros! Made with ingredients that you probably already have at home, is it authentic…eh, not quite! Is it dairy free, easy, and delicious? You bet!
Read MoreI 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 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 MoreWho doesn’t love coffee and brownies? This vegan brownie recipe is so rich and delicious no one will ever know that they are dairy free…or that secretly they are chocked full of fiber, potassium, and Vitamin A thanks to that sneaky sweet potato that is hiding inside. Brownies as vitamin supplements…why isn’t that a thing yet?
Read MoreIf you have been in the veg community for any length of time, you’ve probably heard about the wonder that is, Carrot Bacon! And, while I can’t lay claim to this recipe nor the base idea, I do have enough people ask me about it when I post photos that feature it that I thought I would share with you all how I make my Carrot Bacon!
Read MoreIt’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 MoreThis recipe just might be the perfect summer-time treat to help you beat the heat! Yes, you do freeze it, and yes the finished product has the texture of ice cream, but because the base in not milk and eggs, even when it does warm up a little it never really “melts” only softens into a “pudding-like” consistency but never gets melty, messy or drippy!
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