When you’re just starting a plant-based lifestyle, you might have days when you struggle. And that’s okay! Just do your best to be prepared for those moments when the hunger strikes and you don’t have anything vegan-friendly at-the-ready. That’s where quick go-to recipes you can prepare in a hurry come in handy! And this sweet…
Did someone say vegan BLT? Yes, you heard that right! A fully vegan BLT sandwich with homemade eggplant bacon! Ok, I know some of you might be horrified by the idea of replacing tradition bacon with eggplant. And that’s fine. If eggplant is outside of your comfort zone, you can use any of the vegan…
I know what you’re thinking… lasagna soup? If you’ve never tried it then you absolutely must. If you’re a serious lasagna lover (like me) you will not be disappointed. This vegan lasagna soup is one of those recipes that checks all the boxes. It’s hearty, filling, comforting, easy, and super-quick to make! A lot of…
If you are a Mexican food lover like me, you’ll adore these Jackfruit Tostadas. I think most people get caught up in the same old routine with Mexican food. Sure, burritos and tacos are great, but there is so much more to Mexican cuisine! What The Heck Is A Tostada? A tostada is basically an…
The base ingredients in falafels are so healthy, but most falafels prepared in restaurants—or even pre-packaged in stores—are either deep-fried or filled with artificial ingredients (or both!). This falafel recipe uses traditional ingredients like chickpeas, garlic, onions, and fresh herbs…but they’re baked instead of fried and they’re oil free! You can even make them gluten-free…
I recently fell into the world of veganism. Though I was loving many new plant-based dishes and creations, I found myself wondering when my desires for some old meat-lover favorites would surface and pull me back. While shopping at Sprouts one day, I came across Gardein’s meatless meatballs and had an ah-ha moment: What if I…
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…
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.…
This vegan pad thai recipe is one of my favorite recipes of all time. I make it almost every week (sometimes two or three times) because it’s that good. It checks all the boxes: it’s budget-friendly, it’s far healthier than the Pad Thai you find in restaurants, and most importantly, it’s super delicious. Better yet,…
How many of us have arrived home from work with no plans for dinner? Maybe we open the fridge and find nothing there. Or we have food, but the thought of figuring out what to eat and preparing dinner seems overwhelming after a long day. I know I can relate to this and maybe you…