This past week, I threw together meals mostly with leftovers because Josh has been away and I haven’t been making gourmet meals nightly. We went to Keystone over the MLK weekend and had a blast tubing and playing in the snow. There wasn’t very many vegan options there so it was tough. I didn’t feel…
Author: Michele Blair
Spinach and Artichoke Pasta
Everyone loves spinach and artichoke dip because it’s creamy, flavorful, and you feel semi healthy eating greens in form of a dip. Spinach and artichokes are such a popular pair, so why not enjoy them in pasta which is also a popular favorite. Delicious! I found this recipe and Pinterest and it’s so creamy and…
Crispy Tofu Fried Rice
I made this the night before we left to go to Denver because I knew I’d be busy packing and cleaning and wouldn’t want to make a fancy dinner. This comes together quickly once you have all of the ingredients ready. It’s one of our favorites because it’s fast, no oil, and so tasty! You…
Crispy Orange Chili Tofu
This was right up my alley because I LOVE Chinese food and lately I’ve been loving crispy tofu. I love the texture, crispy on the outside and slightly chewy in the inside, and love that it takes on any flavor. I found this recipe in the Bosh cookbook I got for Christmas and wanted to…
Burrito Bowl Night
My team from school came over last week for Burrito Bowl and Game Night and we had so much fun! Burrito bowls are the perfect meal to serve for a crowd because you can pre-make all of the ingredients and have it ready to go when they arrive and then they arrange it themselves. They…
Butternut Squash+Kale+ Quinoa Bake
I found this recipe in my new Minimalist Baker cookbook and it fit the bill for being part of a whole food plant based dinner. We don’t have quinoa very much, but we should because did you know it was a complete protein? Quinoa and kale are some of the most healthy things we can…
Creamy Lasagna Soup
This is a recipe from @Rabbitsandwolves blog and it looked so delicious! I’ve been wanting to try it out for a while and made it this week. The recipe is pretty simple actually and didn’t need many ingredients. I cut the amount of cashews in half just to lessen the amount of fat, but it…
Vegan Chocolate Brownie cookies
I made these chocolate cookies for my mother in laws birthday party on New Year’s Day and we enjoyed a few on New Year’s Eve when I baked them while waiting for the ball to drop. I found the recipe on one of my favorite vegan blogs and she makes the best desserts. It’s Chocolate…
Portobello Burgers and Fries
If you’re craving the flavor of a burger and fries, but want something whole foods plant based then this might do the trick! Portobellos are a great source of protein, vitamin d, and have a meaty texture that make a great burger replacement. They also soak up any flavor you add to them so it’s…
Tasty Minestrone
This Minestrone was perfect for right after Christmas because we wanted something warming and light after nights of heavy food. I love soups because you just put whatever you like in and then it’s ready before you know it! Also there’s so many varieties you can make and they never get old. Plus it makes…
Shepherd’s Potatoes
This is a recipe from the Bosh cookbook that I tried last week and they were really tasty! It’s a mix between shepherd’s pie and a twice baked potato and they’re filled with a lentil gravy mixture. They were savory, filling, and felt like a really hearty meal. They’re also visually appetizing and would be…
Untraditional Vegetable Pad Thai
Well I was planning on making Bosh’s recipe for pad thai and when I looked in my fridge by the end of the week I didn’t have any of the ingredients for it! I decided to make up my own recipe for it and it ended up being pretty tasty! Pad thai usually has tofu…
Chickpea Salad Sandwich
If you’re wanting chicken salad, this is your go to option. It has the same flavors and you can use it however you used to use chicken salad- on a salad, in a sandwich, in a croissant, in a wrap, or in lettuce cups. It still has protein and is a tasty lunch. Let’s face…
Meal Planning 1.7.19
It’s 2019! It’s hard to believe and it’s my goal to incorporate more whole foods into my recipes this year, which I did last year but want to go even further. The past few weeks over the holidays I’ve been slack with more junk food than I was eating before so I want to get…
Chinese Style New Year’s Eve
For the last three years we’ve just stayed in for New Years and I’ve made dumplings from scratch. Now it’s a tradition! We have our own little party and reminisce about the year and things we want to accomplish in the upcoming year. Last year I made dumplings and they were so awful I ended…
Halftime Lentil Nachos
While I was running around Trader Joe’s yesterday doing my weekly shopping, I saw they had the new Cashew Fiesta Cheeze dip and I added it to my cart last minute. I checked the nutrition facts and was happy to see it only had 30 calories and 2 g of fat which I thought was…
Meal Planning 12.29.18
I can’t believe it’s my last week of meal planning for 2018 and the start of 2019! This year has been thankfully full of mostly positives which is amazing. We’ve traveled to Bahamas, Las Vegas, my parents’ beach house, Italy, and the mountains. Josh just started a new job geared more towards his career of…
Vegan Christmas Ideas
Merry Christmas everyone! I hope you had a very merry day and have been enjoying the season. We had a great time the last few days spending time with family and friends. As always, the key to being vegan at events is being prepared. You can’t just go with the flow or else you’ll go…
Christmas Baking
Christmas is right around the corner, and I love baking for the holiday season. It’s so much fun and it makes you feel more in the Christmas spirit. I waited until yesterday to make all of the goodies for our Christmas festivities. I wanted to have vegan treats for Josh and I, and to have…
BBQ Hoisin Jackfruit Tacos
These were a last minute dinner idea that I made with ingredients I had on hand. I had a can of Jackfruit, leftover tortillas, leftover veggies, and sauces. What to make? I was going to make regular taco spiced jackfruit tacos but thought we already had taco salad the same week and I wanted to…
The Charming Chickpea 