Who doesn’t love salsa? It makes everything better! Your buddha bowls, your tortilla chips, your tacos… basically anything! We all love classic tomato salsa, but this green tomatillo salsa version will give the red one a run for its money. This delicious recipe is another gem from the Plant-Based on a Budget cookbook by our…
If you’re here, it probably means you are already daydreaming of making these incredible vegan soft pretzels. Let’s face it; soft pretzels are what dreams are made of! Salty and spongy and delicious. This vegan version will rock your world. So where are soft pretzels from? These delicious treats are the result of an Americanized…
If you’re looking for a simple appetizer or party food to serve up to friends, look no further than hummus crostini! This simple concept can be customized in a million ways. Let your creativity go wild! Gather Your Ingredients The best part about this appetizer is that you can get creative with ingredients you have…
Whether you’re hosting for the holidays or just planning a fun gathering with friends, serving up an epic hummus board that your guests can enjoy is surprisingly simple. And today I’m going to show you exactly how it’s done. I’ve long been a fan of cheese boards featuring some of my favorite plant-based cheeses, but…
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…
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…
One of my favorite vegan restaurants in Berkeley, California is Sanctuary Bistro. This elegant fine-dining establishment wows guests the moment they walk in the door with rustic decor, brick walls lined with local artwork, and twinkly hanging lights. And that’s before they try the food—starting with an amuse-bouche (bite-sized hors d’œuvres served gratis from the…
I know the thought of chopped liver makes you go: Eeww! Just a little, right? I know, and I’m with you, but this vegan chopped liver is a whole new experience, and it’s so delicious. Keeping Our Traditions. Being vegan is all about compassion towards other living beings, right? But, as we’ve mentioned before, it…