Purple Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Maple Pecans is a gorgeous side dish to add to any dinner! I first discovered purple sweet potatoes when I lived in Mexico City. I just couldn’t get over their color! The first recipe that I created with the beautiful sweet potatoes was Mashed Purple Sweet Potatoes with Maple Pecans.
Arroz con Leche is the perfect dessert for cooler months; it is also a great treat for breakfast! Arroz con Leche is a traditional Latin American dessert that translates to rice with milk. It is typically made with rice, milk, sugar and cinnamon.
This recipe for Soy Chorizo and Potato Tacos is my favorite quick and easy dinners. If you’re looking for a crowd pleasing recipe, this taco recipe is perfect! Whether you’re vegan or omnivore, you’ll love these tacos! Over the years, I’ve made these tacos for omnivores and everybody loves them. They can’t believe the tacos …
This Healthy Asian Chopped Vegetable Salad with peanut dressing is packed full of veggies! This is a great salad to serve alongside any Asian inspired meal. This Asian chopped salad has been a weekly staple the past few months. I’ve been trying to incorporate more raw veggies into my diet and this chopped salad is …
Butternut Squash Casserole is a healthier alternative to the classic holiday sweet potato casserole. It is sure to become a new family favorite! Sweet potato casserole tends to get all the love during the holidays, but I think that butternut squash should get more love—especially in casserole form. Traditional holiday casseroles tend to be full …
If you are tired of lettuce based salads, switch things up with this Chickpea Celery salad. Sometimes salads can be boring, but they don’t have to be! I love salads that have a lot different textures like this Chickpea Celery Salad. Celery is a nutrition powerhouse and it makes a great salad base.
This Vegan Hummus BLT Sandwich is a healthy and gluten-free sandwich! This month has been very hectic with the holidays. From holiday shopping, baking batches of Christmas cookies and holiday parties, it has been a busy month! When life gets busy and crazy, I try and take a few moments to myself to make a …
I love making arepas and wanted to share with you a post highlighting the best vegan arepa recipes. Arepas can be filled with so many different things. In this round-up, I am sharing some of my favorites! Over the years, I have shared a few different arepa recipes with you. My arepa recipes are some …
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.
Almond Stuffed Dates are a traditional Mexican candy. This version is made a little healthier! These Almond Stuffed Dates are inspired by the traditional Mexican candy recipes made by the nuns in the convent. The nuns loved to use almonds in their sweets. Almond based candy is very similar to marzipan, which the nuns just adored. I …
Cranberry Stuffed Sweet Potatoes combine two holiday side dishes in one! Since visiting the cranberry harvest a few weeks ago, I have been cranberry obsessed. I have been looking for new creative ways to use cranberries. Two of my favorite dishes on Thanksgiving are sweet potatoes and cranberry sauce. I thought way not combine to …
Switch up taco night with these Jackfruit Salsa Verde Tostadas! As much as I love taco night, I like to switch things up by having tostadas for dinner. Tostadas are kind of like an open face sandwich. You can top your tostadas with your favorite taco toppings. My current favorite are Jackfruit Salsa Verde Tostadas. You …
These fall inspired Pumpkin Maple Cornbread Muffins are super moist, a hint of pumpkin and slightly sweet. I can’t get enough of these Pumpkin Maple Cornbread Muffins. I have been enjoying them for breakfast, snacks and served them alongside some vegan chili {recipe for that coming later this week.} On Sunday I made two batches of these …
I am a big fan of anything in a loaf form. From quick breads to lentil loafs, I love them all. Lentil loafs are probably one of my favorite comfort foods; my husband on the other hand isn’t a fan of them at all. He doesn’t think lentils should be in a loaf and hates …
Last weekend when I was at my local farmer’s market, I found my favorite purple potatoes. Aren’t purple potatoes just gorgeous? Not only are these potatoes beautiful in color, they are also loaded with antioxidants, including anthocyanin which is the same antioxidant that is found in purple produce. Purple potatoes can also lower your blood …
Let’s talk tofu. Are you a fan? I never had tofu before I became vegetarian. My family is your typical Midwestern family who grew up eating dinners that had three components: a meat, a starchy side, and either peas or corn for the vegetable. And rolls, specifically Crescent Rolls, a must. Tofu was never even …
A healthy salad dressing with lots of fresh cilantro and creamy avocado; silken tofu adds a protein boost and additional creaminess. A healthier alternative to store-bought salad dressing. Salads where never quite my thing, even after I became vegan 8 years ago. I ate plenty of green veggies and truthfully I never craved salads. If I where …
When I am thinking of new recipes to create, I am always inspired by two things. My first source of inspiration is Mexico. I am very inspired by the time that I spent living in Mexico City and traveling to other parts of Mexico. In many of the recipes on the blog, you’ll notice the …
Hearty and comforting Vegan Irish Vegetable Stew is healthy, nutritious and full of veggie goodness. Root vegetables are the highlight of this stew while brown rice adds texture and bulkiness. The Vegan Irish Vegetable Stew is a family favorite that I make around St. Patrick’s Day every year. In the spirt of St. Patrick’s Day coming up in a …
Let’s chat about jackfruit. Are you a fan? Not quite sure what in the world jackfruit is? Well, jackfruit makes a wonderful vegan ‘meat like’ replacement. The jackfruit has a texture that is similar to pulled pork when it is cooked. It shreds just like pork would. I will admit that the first time that …
Last Saturday was are very snowfall of the season, which made me very happy. We only got a few inches in my area, but the cold snowy weather has me craving soup. Not just any ordinary soup though; it has to be creamy, smooth, and full of vegetables that nourishes and warms the soul. This …
Lately I have been on a big salad kick. Most of the time the salads are pretty boring; mainly consisting of some kale, avocado, roasted sweet potatoes, and a touch of lime. Every now and again I like to switch things up. Why not add a little bit of tequila in your salad dressing for …
Over the past year or two, rice has become a staple in our family. Once I learned how to properly make Mexican rice, I find myself making it all the time. You probably already know this from all the rice recipes that I have posted here on Thyme & Love. A few months ago I shared my recipe …
I am always looking for new ways to cook up potatoes. I usually have a wide assortment of them on hand: sweet potatoes, yukon gold, and russet potatoes are definitely staples in our family. The other day I bought a 10 pound back of local Michigan russet potatoes. Yes. This is probably way too many …
It sure doesn’t feel like Spring here in the Midwest. Since the temperatures are still freezing and chilly, I find myself still craving wintry types of food that are warming + comforting. One of my new favorite comfort recipes would definitely have to be the Arroz con Leche recipe that I shared back in December. I didn’t …
Mashed Potatoes are one of my favorite comfort foods. No matter the time of year, I love making a big batch of mashed potatoes. I usually have leftovers and I am always looking for new ways of repurposing the potatoes. Today I am sharing one of my favorite recipes: Mashed Potatoes Enchiladas. This is an updated …
Today I am going on the 5th day of being sick. Last week my throat and head started to hurt; I knew that I was getting sick. I am usually pretty lucky because I rarely get sick with a cold. This time around I wasn’t so lucky. I’m not even sure where I caught this cold; …
Refried beans are a staple in our household. I usually make a batch at least every two weeks. There are just so many different ways that you can use a batch of refried beans during the week. Is is weird that I find refried beans addicting just like candy? If I had to choose between a …
A light and healthy filling of chickpeas + avocado stuffed into a warm arepa. A great Vegetarian arepa filling! I have mentioned arepas before, but honestly I just love them. If you aren’t familiar with arepas, they are a staple food in Venezuela and Columbia. An arepa is basically a corn patty made out of precooked …
I love tamales. I could eat them any time of year, but especially during December. They are warm, comforting, and so very delicious. I also happen to love stuffing. It is one of my favorite foods of the holidays. Stuffing is also a very luscious side dish that usually makes its appearance during our family’s holiday …
Beans are an important part of any healthy diet because they are rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals. Beans are so a great protein source for a Vegan diet. Over the years, I have been incorporating more beans dishes into my weekly meals. When I started cooking more Mexican inspired bean dishes, I learned about …