I woke up this morning wanting to make something extra yummy for breakfast. I’ve been having a bowl of watermelon for breakfast lately, so a stack of fluffy pancakes sounded like a treat! I’m still working on my vegan baked goods (my banana bread from yesterday was a total FAIL) so I thought pancakes are…
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Broccoli Kale Mac n Cheeze
Mac n cheese was my all time favorite meal as a child and I ordered it every time we went out to dinner. Problem was, I was lactose intolerant and I got sick on the way home after EVERY time. I still give my mom grief for not putting that together! After that, whenever I…
Meal Planning 8.12.18
I’m taking the time while my family naps to write about this week’s upcoming menu. My sister had a baby on Monday, so we’re visiting them this weekend in Philly! It’s been so much fun playing with our 2 year old nephew and holding our newborn niece, but everyone needed a nap. I decided to…
BBQ Tofu and Rice Bowl
The taste of summer is BBQ sauce, and this BBQ glazed crispy tofu hit the spot. I added roasted broccoli, worcestershire baby Bella mushrooms, and tomatoes over long grain brown rice and drizzled my maple mustard bbq dressing over the top. It’s a summery, yet hearty meal made in heaven! You can add whatever veggies…
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Tzatziki Dressing
Last night I made this light yet satisfying salad with crunchy spiced chickpeas, and an array of fresh veggies then topped it off with a creamy tzatziki dressing. It’s perfect for summer when you want something flavorful but it’s 100* outside. I used High Carb Hannah’s tzatziki recipe that I’ve posted before and it’s pretty…
Eggplant and Quinoa Bake
I came up with this invention because I was missing the constant supply of eggplant and zucchini that I had in Italy, but I was still not ready for a regular pasta dish. What about a lasagna type bake with quinoa instead and layers of tofu ricotta and zucchini? Delish! It was really different and…
Creole Spiced Lentils with Roasted Potato Chips
Just when I thought I was so prepared for this week’s meals… I ran out of most of what I needed for the sloppy Joe’s I was going to make tonight. I was out of chili powder, down a can of diced tomatoes, and then I was missing the main ingredient, BROWN LENTILS! Uhhh I…
Quick Chickpea and Potato Curry
After 7 hours of driving back from the beach in on and off pouring rain, I was ready to be home! It was hard to get myself unpacked and back out of the door to the grocery store but I wanted a quick and healthy home cooked meal after eating out more than usual. I…
Vegan Beachin’
I’ve spent this week at the beach relaxing with family and my bestie, so I haven’t been posting many recipe because I haven’t been cooking much. We’re in Blue Mountain Beach near Seaside, FL. As I mentioned, I packed a lot of food to have as back ups in case there weren’t many options for…
Greek Oil Free Pasta Salad
Need a simple and fresh pasta salad for summer? This was a tasty and dill-icious light dinner and would be perfect as a side for a cook out or party. It’s only a few ingredients and it comes together quickly, so I’m glad I put these things together because it definitely works! I used High…
“I’m Possible” Burgers and Fries
Have you tried the Impossible burgers? They’re vegan burgers that, like Beyond Meat burgers, taste really similar to beef burgers but are made from plants. They’re starting to carry them in some restaurants and Josh tried one at Punch Bowl Social at the Battery a while ago and loved it, so when I found this…
Italian Quinoa Stuffed Portobellos
These were savory, meaty, flavorful, and scrumptious! I wanted to create something that looked fancy, but wasn’t that complicated and only required a few ingredients. These were a hit and the portobello and quinoa give you plenty of protein. I paired them with roasted potatoes sprinkled with Italian seasoning and garlic roasted asparagus. You put…
BBQ Jackfruit & Quinoa Wrap
Another piece of proof that vegan food isn’t boring… it’s colorful, flavorful, healthy, and you can be creative with so many ingredients to choose from. Imagine, BBQ without hurting a pig or cow and you get the same flavor. I discovered jackfruit a few months ago and it’s amazing to me how a fruit can…
Edamame and Hoisin Glazed Eggplant Sushi Bowl
Want the taste of sushi without taking the time to roll the nori? If anyone is intimidated to make sushi rolls at home, this is a great alternative and you can be creative with whatever ingredients you want to use or use what’s in your favorite sushi rolls. These are simple to make and they…
Meal Planning 6.20.18
Since the week has already started, I’m behind on updating you on what I’m making for dinners this week. Sorry for the delay! So far I’ve made some simple meals I can update you on and I’ll fill in the rest on what I plan to make. Monday I had a friend over for dinner…
Father’s Day Vegan BBQ Feast
I’m a little late, but luckily I had a day full of hanging out with friends yesterday so I didn’t have time to blog about Father’s Day yet. For Father’s Day this year my family came over to our house for a Father’s Day Vegan BBQ Feast! I was really excited to prepare some dishes…
Creamy Mushroom and Pea Risotto
Recipe here-https://www.cearaskitchen.com/vegan-mushroom-risotto-healthy-glutenfree/ This creamy vegan mushroom risotto was amazing! I thought it would be hard to make a flavorful and creamy risotto without cheese, but apparently it’s very doable with wine, garlic, herbs de Provence, and a cashew cream. The first vegan meal I ever made about a year ago was a mushroom risotto and…
Fiesta Mango Black Bean Salad with Chili Lime Dressing
This fresh, flavorful, and colorful salad is perfect for summer! It’s filling from the quinoa and beans and makes you feel like you’re eating the rainbow. There are so many delicious ingredients in one bowl for the perfect dinner salad and I made a light and low-calorie dressing to match. The dressing is made of…
Veggie Pad-oh my! Pad-Thai
Summer thunderstorm blowing outside and a big bowl of tasty noodles in my lap… and now waiting for Bachelorette to come on! Pretty good for a Monday night, huh? I found a recipe for a vegan chickenless pad Thai on Pinterest that used vegan chick’n, but since I try not to eat much mock meat…
Refried Bean and Rice Burrito
Well, this is the clearest picture I could get of this ah-mazing burrito! I had to make this one a little smaller for a picture because the first two were so messy when I attempted to roll them up, I might need bigger tortillas? These are the perfect quick dinner idea that can fill…
The Charming Chickpea 