Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks and enjoy a harvest meal with family and friends. Reflecting on this year (2020) brings a lot of anxiety, but also so much to be grateful for. My husband was away for work earlier this year, during which time the pandemic was announced, and my daughter also broke […]
Category: Savory
Best Vegan Foods to Grill on the Barbeque this Summer
Best Vegan BBQ Recipes Thinking about turning on the oven in the middle of summer is pretty daunting. I find myself making lots of no-bake desserts, and less oven-baked meals. This is why we have barbeque season (also, it’s pretty amazing to be able to enjoy some fresh air while cooking dinner). I will admit […]
Vegan Shepherds Pie
This Vegan Shepherds Pie is definitely on the list for must have comfort foods! Smelling homemade shepherds pie just makes me feel all warm and cozy and reminds me of being back at my parents house as a child. Actually, when I think of shepherds pie, I think less of shepherds pie and more of […]
Sticky Sesame Cauliflower
As a child, we used to have what we called “sticky chicken” for dinner some nights. I was thinking about how I could make something similar for dinner as a vegan. I considered using either chickpeas or cauliflower, and cauliflower won the draw this time. It was a good decision in the end, because the […]
How to Cook Chickpeas and Make Aquafaba
All about Chickpeas and Aquafaba Chickpeas are amazing beans that don’t get nearly enough credit in this world. They can easily be used for every single meal of the day. Chickpeas can be used in savory recipes once they’ve been cooked (much like you get when you buy canned chickpeas) – they do great in […]
Balsamic Basil Lentil Penne
This recipe for Balsamic Basil Lentil Penne is fresh, delicious and super simple to make. I only use one pot to cook the pasta and sauce in, which means less dishes in the sink as well. Balsamic Basil Lentil Pasta is made with fresh basil and tomatoes, so it is a perfect dish to enjoy […]
Peanut Sauce Baked Tempeh
This tempeh recipe is simple to prepare, using tempeh and peanut sauce. The tempeh is marinated in a simple peanut sauce, and baked right in the sauce, making a delicious tempeh recipe full of flavor. The peanut sauce used in this recipe is quick to make, and uses no processed sugar. Use gluten free soy […]
Sweet Mustard Sauce
Sweet mustard sauce is like a vegan version of honey mustard sauce – made without honey of course – this vegan sauce can be used as a dressing for salad, as a dip for your favorite veggie nuggets, or you could eve marinate and cook tofu or chickpeas in it. This vegan sweet mustard sauce […]
Baked Peanut Sauce Tofu
Baked tofu is fantastic! Typically when I make baked tofu, I marinate it, then bake it on a sheet pan; for this recipe however, I leave the tofu it in it’s own marinade while it bakes to make a delicious baked Peanut Sauce, perfect for serving over noodles or rice. Baked Peanut Sauce Tofu is […]
Ratatoullie
Vegan Ratatouille Recipe Ratatouille is a French, stewed vegetable dish made with eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, onion and spices. You can find many simple recipes for ratatouille that are prepared much like my Sweet Potato Stew, where the ingredients are roughly chopped then stewed together. One thing that sets this ratatouille recipe apart, is the presentation. […]