Hi, Reader, If you have a backyard garden then you probably have more fresh herbs than you know what to do with. HOT TIP: If you have a lot left before the end of the season, you can blend them up with some olive oil and freeze the mixture in ice cube trays. These frozen herbs can then be added to soups, stews, sauces, pastas, etc. throughout the year. However, we still have plenty of warm days left, so before we need to worry about freezing them, here are some of our favorite ways to use...
14 days ago • 1 min read
Hi, Reader, Baked pasta feels fancy, but is easy to make and is made with pantry staples. Great for quick midweek meals or lazy weekend suppers. It's always a family favorite! Here are two of our favorite pasta bakes: Pesto Pasta Bake (Perfect for using up all that garden basil! Or use store-bought pesto to make this even quicker.) Vegan Chorizo Pasta Bake (Has a bit of a spicy kick!) Which one will you make first? Enjoy! Want more plant-based, easy family recipes? My cookbooks are available...
19 days ago • 1 min read
Hi, Reader, I hope you enjoyed your Labor Day weekend! Now let's celebrate the last moments of summer with some fresh sweet corn. It's at its finest right now. Living in the midwest, I'm lucky to be near some of the best, in my opinion. But don't fear, the majority of these recipes can be made with frozen corn, as well, so you can make them year round! Besides eating it straight off the cob, here are some of our favorite ways to use fresh summer sweet corn: Raw Corn Radish Salad Creamy Sweet...
22 days ago • 1 min read
Hi, Reader, Is there anything better than a ripe tomato straight from the garden? When the kids were little, they'd eat them straight from the plants before I could even get them inside. They're a little more patient these days. Here are some of our favorite ways to use them: Tomato Sandwiches with homemade vegan mayo Vegan BLT Sandwiches Balela Salad (A Trader Joe's copycat!) Cucumber Chickpea Salad Fresh Tomato Basil Fregola Pasta Pesto Pizza Bites Spicy Tomato Juice (Like V8!) Enjoy! Want...
29 days ago • 1 min read
Hi, Reader, Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Here are some of our favorite breakfast options: Quick and Easy Blueberry Oatmeal Smoothie Peanut Butter Chocolate Smoothie Creamy Oatmeal Healthy Breakfast Toast Avocado Toast Strawberry Smoothie Bowl Make Ahead Baked Oatmeal Muffins Oat Flour Pancakes (These freeze really well! Just pop them in the toaster when ready to eat!) Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies Vegan Protein Muffins Mint Chocolate Chip Granola (layer with coconut yogurt and...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi, Reader, Why we love Buddha Bowls: Packed with plant-based protein Loaded with energizing whole grains Abundant with fresh vegetables Bursting with flavors and textures EASY TO CUSTOMIZE! Learn how to make YOUR perfect Buddha Bowl! Or try these family favorite bowl recipes: Mediterranean Grain Bowls Pesto Quinoa Veggie Bowls Super Simple Vegan Burrito Bowls Roasted Veggie Rice Bowls (We are making these tonight for dinner!) BBQ Lentil Bowls BBQ Hawaiian Tofu Bowls Sweet Potato Quinoa Bowls...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi, Reader, Casseroles - love 'em or hate 'em? They're typically made with pantry and fridge staples and are easy to throw together. I love them because they make a lot of servings which means we usually have leftovers. Cook once, eat twice! Here are some of our favorite vegan casseroles: Sloppy Joe Cornbread Casserole Lentil Shepherd's Pie (NOT your typical shepherd's pie!) Pesto Pasta Bake Chorizo Pasta Bake (My kids ask for this one all the time!) Vegan Breakfast Casserole French Toast...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi, Reader, Feeling overwhelmed by the idea of packing healthy lunches that your kids will eat? I’m sharing my best tips and tricks for packing a vegan lunch box for kids to make lunch time easier for everyone. Read the full article, plus get a bonus 5 day vegan lunch box meal plan... STRESS-FREE LUNCH BOX PREP Enjoy! Want more plant-based, easy family recipes? My cookbooks are available online and everywhere books are sold. The Meatless Monday Family Cookbook The Meat-Free Kitchen...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi, Reader, Summer is winding down. The kids go back to school in just a week and a half. But, I'm not ready to throw in the towel yet on easy summer dishes. I love making a big batch of pasta salad for the week. It makes a great side dish to a variety of meals, can be eaten on its own as a light lunch or dinner, and it's delicious straight from the fridge. Here are some of our favorite pasta salad recipes: Classic Macaroni Salad Pepperoncini Pasta Salad Lemon Artichoke Pasta Salad Creamy...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read