Fall is here and we’re deep into school lunch season! I’m doing my best not to fall into a lunch box rut. My weekly meal plan includes a lunch box menu that’s as fun for the kids to eat as it is for me to make (not to mention healthy and delicious!). These Pizza Roll-Ups…
I recently learned that you can cook sweet potatoes in the microwave just by piercing them with a fork and popping them in for 8-15 minutes. As someone who often finds it hard to pull away from my computer to cook a healthy, wholesome meal, this has been revolutionary for me. Whether I’m looking for…
My mom has been making these candied walnuts (or “sugared walnuts) for years. Whenever she has a dinner party she tosses them on salad (they’re perfect on a fresh salad with sliced pear, figs, dried cranberries, and a tangy vinaigrette). And every single time mom serves this salad at least one person comments about how…
I’ve been making this vegan mac and cheese for years and I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to share it with you. The cheese sauce is made from a base of cashews, veggies, spices, and nutritional yeast and it’s so, so good. I enjoy this vegan mac unbaked because the flavors of the…
The Instant Pot is all the rage these days, and for good reason! This magical pressure cooking tool enables you to cook rice, beans, lentils, potatoes, soups, and stews faster than ever before. For instance, cooking brown rice takes 45 minutes on the stovetop, but just 20 minutes in the Instant Pot. If you’re a busy…
I recently attended the Compassion In Action conference—a phenomenal event in Oakland with inspirational speakers and a room packed full of compassionate attendees who are working to make the world a kinder place. The event was catered by a new all-vegan meal delivery duo in Oakland called Planted Table. They served up vegan bagels with…
I’m a firm believer in having dessert after every meal. You know, mostly for stress reduction, and not at all because I’m so addicted to sugar that I would do anything for it. I’m currently recipe testing a chocolate blackberry cake for a black and purple tea party I’m attending next month, and I’ve been…
Are you ready to step-up your french fry game? These flavorful vegan polenta fries are a must-try. They’re from The Friendly Vegan Cookbook by yours truly (Michelle Cehn) and Toni Okamoto (founder of Plant Based on a Budget). Don’t worry, there’s no deep fryer necessary! Just pop ’em in the oven and get ready to wow…
In celebration of the world’s most famous weekly holiday—Taco Tuesday—I’m sharing a delicious vegan taco recipe! There are infinite ways to make vegan tacos—you can use tofu, jackfruit, seitan, tempeh, lentils, mushrooms, fajita veggies, and beyond. This version is for the die-hard meat lovers out there. Just a few months ago, that was me.…
Making your own hummus is quick, easy, and will save you loads of money over time (especially if you eat hummus as frequently as I do). I’ve stopped buying tubs of hummus at the store for the most part and instead will whip up a batch in my food processor whenever I need more. Hummus…