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…
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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…
Vegan Broccoli Cheeze Soup
I never got to indulge in broccoli cheese soup, because as someone who’s lactose intolerant, that was more than I could handle. When I think of broccoli cheese soup, I think of Panera’s creamy soup in a huge bread bowl, it always looked good but I didn’t want to tread those waters. Going vegan has…
Vegan Chickpea Pot Pie Soup and Biscuits
Anyone else need some comfort food right about now? While we wait for the election numbers, I’m having some leftover soup from last night and it’s a healthy version of comfort food. The old me would have just heated up a Marie Calendar’s frozen pot pie and called it a day, but those are terrible…
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…
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…
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…
Vegan French Toast 2
Starting our Memorial Day off right with this delicious cinnamon raisin French toast! It’s not soggy in the middle like some French toast, and it was a crunchy crust that makes it extra scrumptious. It’s dairy and egg free so healthier than traditional French toast and it’s the perfect crowd pleaser because it doesn’t take…
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…
Curry Hummus
Sick of regular hummus and need a hummus alternative? I love hummus and bring it to almost every event, plus it’s super easy and cheap to make yourself. Also, the possibilities are endless on flavor options. This time I decided to make a curry flavor and I’m so glad I figured out how to make…
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…
Easy Veggie Calzones
Last week I made these simple veggie calzones that were scrumptious and can be made so quickly! I stuffed my calzone with eggplant, mushrooms, bell pepper, and spinach then mixed in some marinara and spices for a tasty pocket of goodness! You can add vegan mozzarella if you’d like, but I just added a sprinkle…
Chickpea Nuggets
Ever want to eat like you’re a 6 year old again, but step up the quality a bit? I loved chicken nuggets and Mac n cheese growing up and ate it at every opportunity. Luckily there’s so many vegan chick’n options now that they’re readily available for a quick meal, but I haven’t bought them…
Creamy Tomato Soup
My sister sent me the recipe for this creamy tomato soup last week and it looked so simple and tasty, I wanted to try it! I don’t have an instant pot, so it’s really helpful that there’s also a stove top recipe included. It’s creamy, smooth, and tomatoey with hints of Italian herbs. I only…
Tofu and Veggie Kabobs
I was big into making veggie kabobs last summer and this year these will be on the list. Tofu and Veggie kabobs! They’re versatile because you can add whatever veggies you like on the kabob and brush with your favorite sauce while cooking. They’re delicious and a fun way to make dinner. You add everything…
The Charming Chickpea 