This recipe couldn’t be easier, especially if you go ahead and buy pre-chopped mirepoix like I do from Trader Joe’s! It saves time and it’s all uniformly cut. This soup is simple and only needs a few ingredients you might already have in your pantry. It’s perfect for a rainy night while the weather is…
Category: Vegan Dinners
Eggplant Veggie Parm
Eggplant parm is such a great dish because eggplant is a great meat replacer and can hold so much flavor. It has that chewy, satisfying texture and if you add a crunchy breadcrumb layer it makes it even better. As it bakes the breadcrumbs help thicken the sauce and the cheese melts and it makes…
Mushroom Stroganoff
Mushroom Stroganoff is a creamy, rich, mushroom based dish either served with pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice and I decided to make my own recipe without added oil or excess fat. It was really tasty and served with whole wheat ziti and a side salad. I looked at a few recipes to get my ideas…
Marvelous Minestrone
Minestrone is such a wonderful soup because it has so many different things in it! Veggies, beans, and pasta all in one. It’s filling and healthy and definitely a staple around our house in the cooler months. It’s my mom’s favorite soup and also one of my best friend’s, so I guess it’s more popular…
Tofu Divan
My mom used to make Chicken Divan as one of her classics, and it was always one of my favorites. Going vegan, it took me a while to realize that I could veganize the recipe and wouldn’t have to miss it at all! It’s so many layers of textures and flavors, plus the curry sauce…
Portobello Gyro Bowl
Well, it’s been a while hasn’t it? Sorry, I’ve been a little busy having a baby during a pandemic. We had Hayden on February 8th, then everything seemed to fall apart. Luckily, we quarantined at the beach with my parents and it was a God send. Things are much better now and I’m loving being…
Creamy Vegan Sausage and Tortellini
I’ve been waiting to try the Kitehill vegan tortellini for ages, and I finally ordered them from Whole Foods last week as a quick dinner idea. They’re stuffed with almond milk ricotta and we’re really close to traditional tortellini. Same texture and very similar flavor. We had some vegan sausage from the cookout the night…
Mexican Pinwheels
Who doesn’t need to get their creative juices flowing right now? After 8 weeks at the beach, we returned home and we’re still getting organized. We got a few orders from Instacart, but the temptation pulling me in to Trader Joe’s after three months of not going was too strong. I haven’t been since Hayden…
Crispy Tofu Tacos
These tacos were amazing! You use crumbled tofu that’s seasoned in taco spices and bake it until it’s brown and crispy then use it as taco filling, yum! I also used leftover brown rice and made Mexican rice and then topped with our favorite toppings. I always put the corn tortillas in my toaster oven…
Eggplant, Mushroom, and Beefless Crumbles Baked Pizza
We made this tasty vegan pizza while at the beach and it was so good! It’s easy to make homemade pizza and it still gets a crispy crunchy crust from the oven at a high temperature. I love eggplant and mushrooms on pizza, but I’ve never had the Gardein crumbles on pizza before. If you…
Improved Lentil Shepherd’s Pie
I’ve made a lentil shepherd’s pie once before and when Josh named it as one of his top meals I’ve made I wanted to make it again last week. This time I wanted to make it even better than last time and I really think it was! The lentil mixture is so savory, believe me…
Creamy Mac n Veggies
I’m always down for a veggie Mac n cheeze, so when I saw this recipe on Instagram by @alexfuellednaturally I wanted to give it a try. I’ve never used white beans in the sauce before and it was really tasty! It still uses carrots and potatoes as well, and plant based milk and spices that…
Meal Planning 6.10.19
Above- One of this week’s lunches: romaine filled with homemade buffalo hummus, cucumber, carrots, tomato, onion, and avocado with a side of watermelon and tamari rice crackers. Hi everyone! I’m trying to soak up every free moment of my summer and last week I really made an effort to eat as many whole foods as…
Balsamic Veggie CousCous Salad with Vegan Feta
This CousCous Salad brings all the tang of a Mediterranean meal and it’s perfect for a light dinner or simple lunch. It’s a few ingredients that come together and it’s a perfect combination. Pasta pearls with roasted veggies, and a zesty tofu feta that brings it all together in a balsamic dressing. It’s really easy…
Grilling Feast!
For Memorial Day this year we decided to grill out at the beach with family and came up with a menu. We made burgers, regular and beyond meat, BBQ tofu, Dilly Tofu Potato Salad, BBQ veggie kabobs, and leftover bean salad. It was so much food and we still have loads leftover, but it was…
Roasted Chickpea and Potato Salad
Need a summer salad idea that will slim you down and still fill you up? This salad is filling from the protein and starch from the chickpeas and potatoes and the dressing on this salad tastes just like Chick-fil-A sauce, I swear! It’s delicious and easy to meal prep for the week. Just roast the…
Meal Planning 5.18.19
Hello everyone! Sorry I haven’t left a weekly meal plan in a while, it’s been busy the past few weekends. I sat down yesterday and planned out the dinners for this week before we go to the beach. It’s the last week of school so I planned some fast and easy meals because I know…
Creamy Marsala Baked Gnocchi
This tasty gnocchi is covered in a creamy Marsala type sauce with kale and baked in a casserole dish until bubbly, so what could be wrong? This was actually a mistake which turned out. I had my bestie test it and she’s the one who said it reminded her of a Marsala sauce, and she’s…
Loaded Burrito Bowls
This burrito bowl is perfect for the night you want a ton of flavors and textures mixed to make one mongo yet healthy burrito bowl. You can add whatever toppings you want to make this beauty but here’s some tips to make it even better. I like using black beans, but I cook them down…
Buffalo Tofu Tacos
Buffalo Tofu Tacos are delicious! Holy Moley. Crispy, chewy, spicy, and a herby vegan ranch drizzle. Seeing the picture makes me want to make them again! You only need a few simple ingredients for these amazing tacos and they’re so delicious. I love anything buffalo sauce, but these are so tasty. Buffalo Tofu Tacos 1…
The Charming Chickpea 