This super simple Vegan Brussels Sprouts Spaghetti recipe comes together in less than 30 minutes. Making this vegan pasta recipe perfect for an easy weeknight meal! This spaghetti recipe is so simple, but very delicious! If you are looking to add more vegetables at dinner, this spaghetti recipe is a great way to sneak in …
Have leftover rice? This easy Vegan Cabbage Fried Rice is a great way to use up any leftover rice. Cabbage is one of my favorite vegetables to have on hand. Cabbage Is low in calories, high in fiber, full of antioxidants that can help reduce inflammation. A 1/2 cup of cooked cabbage has around a …
Simple, creamy Avocado Pasta is a quick and easy pasta recipe inspired by spending time in Mexico City during the holidays. I first started making this Avocado Pasta when I lived in Mexico City. I can’t believe that it’s been over 6 years since I lived there. I definitely need to plan a trip back …
This Vegan Baked Pasta with Zucchini is perfect if you are looking for an easy, budget-friendly meal that the whole family will love. For this easy pasta casserole, penne pasta is tossed with marinara sauce and then layered with tofu ricotta and zucchini.
Quick and easy to make, Mexican Green Beans is a vibrant side dish perfect for your next Mexican inspired meal. If you are tired of eating just plain, steamed green beans, give this this easy Mexican inspired green beans recipe a try! This is a flavorful side dish that doesn’t too long to make.
This recipe for Sheet Pan Cauliflower Gnocchi and Roasted Vegetables is perfect for anyone who loves shopping at Trader Joe’s. This sheet pan dinner features one of my favorite frozen items from Trader Joe’s—cauliflower gnocchi. I know that many people are obessed with the cauliflower gnocchi from Trader Joe’s. I’m definitely one of those people! …
Dinner just got easier with this recipe for Instant Pot Frozen Meatballs with Pasta. Simply add all the ingredients to the Instant Pot and let it do its thing! Cooking pasta in the Instant Pot just might be one of my favorite things. As a new mom, sometimes I just don’t have time to make …
Tofu doesn’t have to be boring! You only need a few ingredients to make this flavor packed Buffalo Tofu recipe! There is no question about whether or not I like tofu. I love it! If you still aren’t quite sure about tofu, I think that is a great recipe to try out—especially if you like …
I love adding peaches to savory dishes like this Slow Cooker BBQ Peach Jackfruit. The peaches balance out the tanginess of the bbq sauce and spiciness of the chipotle peppers. This Slow Cooker BBQ Peach Jackfruit is adapted from my Slow Cooker BBQ Jackfruit recipe—one of my most popular recipes on the blog!
Tired of plain steamed white rice? Give this Chipotle White Rice a try the next time that you make rice! I make some sort of rice at least once a week. I just love how versatile rice can be. You can make basic steamed rice or you can switch things up and add different spices …
A guide on how to make Mexican Black Beans in the Instant Pot. I make black beans at least three times a month. Usually, I like cook the beans on the stove top for a few hours until they are tender. Sometimes I just don’t have the time to cook the beans on the stove …
Transport yourself to a tropical island with this A Touch of the Tropics Rice Bowl! I’m so excited to be sharing this A Touch of the Tropics Rice Bowl recipe as part of a blog tour celebrating the new cookbook The High-Protein Vegan by Ginny Kay McMeans. But where do you get your protein? Probably the most …
This Easy Tomato and White Bean Soup has a secret ingredient—marinara sauce! It’s soup season and I have a quick and easy soup recipe to share with you. I have been making this Easy Tomato and White Bean Soup on a regular basis. It is so easy to make and packed full of flavor.
This Mexican Cabbage and Avocado Salad is one of my new favorite salads. This simple and easy to make salad is bursting with flavor. Only a few ingredients are needed for the salad. The base of the Mexican Cabbage and Avocado Salad is green cabbage, grated carrots, jalapeño, avocado, and fresh cilantro.
Roasted Breakfast Potatoes are the perfect accompaniment on your breakfast plate! I adore potatoes. Potatoes are so versatile. You can have potatoes for breakfast, lunch or dinner! I especially love making a batch of roasted potatoes for breakfast. There is just something so comforting about them. These Roasted Breakfast Potatoes are so easy to make. …
You are going to love this simple Chipotle Green Beans with Tomatoes side dish. Green beans are probably one of my favorite vegetables. Fresh picked local green beans are one of my favorite things. I find that snapping green beans is very therapeutic. It may take a few extra minutes to snap the ends off …
Meet my new favorite tofu: Chile Lime Tofu. I’m completely obsessed with this tofu. It is just so good! What makes this tofu so good is the chile lime rub on top! The chile lime seasoning can be found at Trader Joe’s. Have you tried their chile lime seasoning yet? If you haven’t, I highly recommend picking …
Easy Asparagus and Black Bean Tacos are the perfect taco for spring! It’s finally asparagus season! I wait all year for asparagus to arrive at my local farmers market. After a long winter, it is just so exciting to see a fresh local vegetable at the market.
This Easy Vegan Pesto Pasta Salad is perfect for BBQs and potlucks! Pasta salad is one of my favorite dishes to bring to potlucks, summer BBQs and picnics. I love how versatile pasta salad can be. You can easily switch up the veggie or the dressing. This Easy Vegan Pesto Pasta Salad is one of my new …
Vegan Mushroom and Eggplant Sloppy Joes are a spin on traditional sloppy joes. Did you grow up eating sloppy joes? We had sloppy joes pretty often. They were a quick and easy meal that the whole family loved. To make a really quick dinner, my mom used the manwich sloppy joe sauce.
A guide on How to Make Tostadas. I love tostadas. Almost as much as I love tacos. Tostadas are corn tortillas that have been fried or baked until toasted. They are kind of like a hard shell taco, but flat. Usually tostadas are fried until crispy. The majority of the tostadas that you’ll find in …
Nutty Chocolate Granola from The Veginner’s Cookbook is the perfect breakfast for chocolate lovers! I am so excited to be sharing this delicious Nutty Chocolate Granola recipe from The Veginner’s Cookbook: The Ultimate Starter Guide for New Vegans and the Veg-Curious by Bianca Haun and Sascha Naderer. You probably know Bianca from her vegan food blog, Elephantastic Vegan.
This simple Maple Mustard Salad Dressing is a quick and easy recipe! Ever since I started making my own salad dressing years ago, it is hard for me to buy store-bought dressing. Homemade salads are so simple and easy to make. Plus, you can control the ingredients. My favorite salad dressing is this Maple Mustard Salad …
Cilantro Lime Rice is an easy side dish or perfect for your burrito bowls! I will have to admit that we eat a lot of rice in our family. Rice is my go-to side dish when I am looking for something that is quick and easy. I have shared a few of my favorite rice …
This Easy Vegan Jackfruit Curry is creamy, hearty and perfect for cold winter nights! If you’ve never tried jackfruit before, this curry is a get recipe to give it a try! For a complete meal, I love serving this plant-based curry over rice. Winter is in full force here in Michigan and it’s so cold. After spending almost …
Calling all cilantro lovers. This Vegan Cilantro Pesto Spaghetti is for you. I know that many people have very strong feelings for or against cilantro. I happen to love cilantro and it’s a staple in our household. This pasta was actually inspired by my trip to the farmers’ market last weekend. Cilantro isn’t always available at my …
An easy, homemade Vegan Chili that’s pantry-friendly. Perfect for serving on a cool, crisp autumn evening. When the air starts to get crisp and the days start getting shorter, I start to crave comforting bowls of warm soups and chili. Chili has always been one of my favorite comfort meals during the fall and winter …
Peach Crisp is a simple dessert that is naturally vegan and gluten-free. Perfect for making if you picked too many peaches at the local orchard. Peaches are one of my favorite fruits, especially when they are tree-ripened. I have been enjoying my fair share of fresh peaches from the local farmers market over the …
These Vegan Rhubarb Muffins are a light, tender muffin bursting with slices of rhubarb. I love baking all different types of desserts but if I had to pick one of my favorite things to bake it would definitely have to be muffins. Muffins are so easy to make and they make the perfect portable treat. I have …
Braised Carrot Tacos are a hearty plant-based taco filling that even meat eaters will enjoy! We love tacos around here and I am always looking for new taco fillings to satisfy our taco cravings. Braised Carrots Tacos are my new go-to taco for taco night. These tacos are packed full of flavor from the carrots and the spices …
Sweet and tangy BBQ sauce with a little spicy kick is perfect for all your summer BBQ plans. When the weather starts to get warmer and we start spending more time outside, I crave Summery types of foods. BBQ sauce is pretty high up there on my list of favorite condiments for Summer cooking. Sometimes …
It’s rhubarb season and I couldn’t be more excited for it! Rhubarb is one of the first signs of spring here in Michigan. Its tart and can be used in so many different ways from cobblers, crisps, to butter. Yes Rhubarb Butter! Fruit butters are easy to make and are a great way of preserving the fruit. …