Yummy snacks and treats are classic for gifting to neighbors, friends, and coworkers during the holidays. Here are some of our favorite food gifts that aren't cookies. Gluten Free Gingerbread Granola Homemade Cookie Butter Spiced Rosemary Roasted Nuts Crunchy Cinnamon Sugar Roasted Chickpeas Vegan Peppermint Bark Spiced Chocolate Covered Cashews Enjoy! Want more plant-based, easy family recipes? My cookbooks are available online and everywhere books are sold. The Meatless Monday Family...
8 days ago • 1 min read
Brrr. It has been so cold here the last few days. All I want to do is curl up on the couch with a blanket and a big bowl of soup! Here are some of my favorite cozy soups: Pumpkin White Bean Soup Curry Carrot Lentil Soup Spicy Ramen Noodle Soup Easy Black Bean Soup Butternut Squash Apple Soup Or browse all of my soup recipes here. 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...
12 days ago • 1 min read
Thanksgiving dinner is typically a meal where most people overeat. We want to try a little bit of everything and we always have room for dessert. It's okay to indulge every once in awhile, but one way I try to combat the urge to eat everything in sight is by starting the day with a good, healthy breakfast. Here are some of my favorite fall breakfasts: Creamy Mushroom Toast Breakfast Stuffed Sweet Potato Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal Cups Spiced Apple Whole Grain Porridge Vegan Chickpea Scramble...
18 days ago • 1 min read
Thanksgiving is next week! Have you planned your menu yet? I am perfectly happy eating a plate full of side dishes. They're my favorite! Here are some of our favorite Thanksgiving recipes from appetizers and salads to mains and dessert. And, of course, all the sides, too! Appetizers Creamy Cranberry Jalapeño Dip Spiced Rosemary Roasted Nuts Vegan Polish Mistakes Sweet Pumpkin Hummus Soups Butternut Squash Apple Soup Butternut Squash Soup with Corn Sweet Potato Corn Chowder Vegan Mushroom Soup...
21 days ago • 1 min read
Hi, Reader, I started a new job this week. My first time working outside of the house in 13 years! What an adjustment! There is a lot of focus online about packing healthy lunches for kids. I even have a whole post dedicated to that myself! Find out how to pack a healthy vegan lunchbox HERE! Those tips, tricks and recipes all work for office lunches, too, but it focuses solely on cold lunches. I usually prefer to eat something warm, especially during these colder months. If you have access to...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi, Reader, Happy Halloween! If you're looking for some healthier sweet treat options to celebrate the holiday, I've got you covered! Here are some of our favorites: Pumpkin Fudge Bars Vegan Toffee Bars Chocolate Cherry Truffles Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups Spiced Chocolate Covered Cashews Have a fun and safe holiday! 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...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi, Reader, I started this blog 12 years ago. Back then, even though the recipes were delicious, my photography was pretty terrible and the information needed to make the recipes perfectly every time was lacking in the posts. Over the years I have updated many (MANY!) of those older recipes and posts making them even better. Here are some of my most recent updates: Apple Oat Date Bars Curry Roasted Cauliflower Salad Cinnamon Streusel Pumpkin Coffee Cake Almond Flour Chocolate Cookies Maple...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi, Reader, Yellow curry powder is a versatile spice blend that can be used in a variety of recipes. The flavor is warm and earthy with notes of pepper and subtle sweetness. This spice blend is an easy way to impart big, bold flavors. It's one of my favorites. Here are some of my favorite recipes using yellow curry powder: Curry Roasted Cauliflower Salad Curry Carrot Lentil Soup Creamy Curried Corn Soup Curried Tofu Salad Curry Fried Rice Sweet Potato Quinoa Bowls with cashew curry sauce...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi, Reader, In honor of my husband's birthday today 🎉, I thought I'd share his favorite recipes from Veggie Inspired. He is not plant-based, vegan or vegetarian, but he loves these recipes. So, if you have a mixed-diet family, I suggest that maybe you start with these! Here is my husband's Top Ten Veggie Inspired Recipes: BBQ Jackfruit Sandwiches (He eats these 2-3 at a time!) Sheet Pan Veggie Fajitas (Easy to customize!) Vegan Chorizo Pasta Bake Mediterranen Pasta Vegan Pepper Steak (I...
2 months ago • 1 min read