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  • Chipotle Bean and Barley Salad

    Chipotle Bean and Barley Salad

    I revised this vegan chipotle bean and barley salad recipe for simplicity. Let’s just say that I’ve made it a number of times since I first published it, and I realized, it can be simpler to make. What’s not to love about that?!  It still possesses the flavors of the original bean and barley salad.…

  • Vegan Shells and Cheese

    Vegan Shells and Cheese

    Inspired by Velveeta Shells and Cheese, this is an easy baked vegan shells and cheese recipe with carrots, nutritional yeast and vegan cheese. Much like the beloved boxed cheesy pasta, the vegan cheese sauce is blended until it’s aerated, creamy and smooth. Unlike Velveeta Shells and Cheese, these vegan cheesy shells are baked and topped…

  • Grilled Pomegranate Molasses Tempeh Kebabs

    Grilled Pomegranate Molasses Tempeh Kebabs

    Inspired by Middle Eastern cuisine, this recipe for vegan grilled pomegranate molasses tempeh kebabs is very tasty. It is easy to execute, even if it takes a little patience waiting for the tempeh to marinate! This recipe makes ~3-4 grilled tempeh kebabs. A few things… Please enjoy this vegan grilled tempeh kebabs recipe! And check…

  • Vegan Hominy Chili Bake

    Vegan Hominy Chili Bake

    Who doesn’t love a vegan chili cornbread casserole? This casserole’s cornbread crust is moist and sweet. The hominy chili filling is smoky, spicy, and very easy to make. Baked in the oven for ~25 minutes, and it’s a delicious vegan hominy chili bake recipe that will keep everyone coming back for more. This is not…

  • Tofu Scramble

    Tofu Scramble

    I grew up eating Fantastic Foods Tofu Scrambler.  During college, I couldn’t always afford it. So, I started making my own vegan recipe for tofu scramble from scratch. Sometimes, I would throw in a little oatmeal, as a nod to the old Fantastic Foods’ mix.   Since then, I still make my own tofu scramble,…

  • Spinach Cannellini Bean Orzo

    Spinach Cannellini Bean Orzo

    The first time I had orzo, I thought it was rice. Little did I know, it was pasta masquerading as rice. Since discovering it’s true nature, I am constantly thinking of ways to incorporate it into my meal rotation. And that is how I ended up making this one pan easy vegan spinach cannellini bean…

  • Grilled Lemon Garlic Herb Tofu Skewers

    Grilled Lemon Garlic Herb Tofu Skewers

    When I think of tofu marinades, I usually think of soy sauce or BBQ.  And yet, this one works so nicely, so I had to share it with you. This easy vegan recipe for grilled lemon, garlic and herb tofu skewers has it all–fresh dill, parsley and chives, jalapeño and more. It is not hard…

  • Vegan Pizza with Wild Mushrooms, Fennel and Almond Ricotta

    Vegan Pizza with Wild Mushrooms, Fennel and Almond Ricotta

    Wild mushrooms, fennel, fresh basil, heirloom tomatoes and almond ricotta make for one fancy, delicious vegan pizza recipe.  Using the freshest produce you can find makes a big difference in the flavor.  Heirloom tomatoes are unreal in this recipe, and no doubt, just because they are heirloom tomatoes.  And it’s a hearty pizza.  Seriously delizioso!…

  • Italian Tempeh with Peppers, Onions and Herbed Farro

    Italian Tempeh with Peppers, Onions and Herbed Farro

    This is a savory vegan recipe for Italian tempeh with peppers, onions, and herbed farro.  Peppers and onion mingle with tempeh seasoned like Italian sausage with fennel seeds, crushed red pepper, garlic and oregano. All of this deliciousness is served over a bed of toasted farro with fresh basil, parsley and lemon juice. This Italian…

  • Vegan Souvlaki Tempeh Pita

    Vegan Souvlaki Tempeh Pita

    Souvlaki is a popular fast food meat skewer from Greece.  It can be eaten alone, thrown on a pita, or covered in a red sauce.  If served on a pita, it often has tomatoes, onions and tzatziki sauce, a yogurt-based sauce with cucumber, garlic and herbs. Fried potatoes are served on the side or inside…

  • Vegan Crab Salad

    Vegan Crab Salad

    These days, there are many different types of fake meat products that rival the real thing. I still tend to go the DIY route. This vegan crab salad recipe with hearts of palm, kelp granules, plant based mayo, lemon juice and more is a great example of just that. It isn’t meant to be an…

  • Vegan Street Corn Skillet with Soy Curls

    Vegan Street Corn Skillet with Soy Curls

    While there are many preparations of Mexican elote, many Americans think of it as grilled corn on the cob slathered in a delicious, creamy sauce. Inspired by this Mexican classic, this is an easy vegan street corn skillet recipe with red potatoes, fried soy curls, and a delicious chipotle mayo sauce. It’s creamy, smoky and…

  • Tempeh Eggplant Adobo

    Tempeh Eggplant Adobo

    I rarely use tempeh.  And yet, it has so many health benefits.  It’s a probiotic.  It’s loaded with protein.  It’s a good source of vitamins, like manganese, copper, b2, and magnesium.  And it has a ton of fiber.  Every time I eat it, I think, “I should eat this more often.”  And then, I don’t.…

  • Carrot Artichoke Tortellini with Garlic Butter Arugula

    Carrot Artichoke Tortellini with Garlic Butter Arugula

    A fresh spin on the classic Italian pasta, the vegan tortellini filling uses grilled marinated artichokes, finely chopped carrots and fresh parsley. It’s totally free of nuts and soy, so great for folks with allergies. If you positively love artichokes, this is the one for you! This recipe makes ~30 vegan carrot artichoke tortellini. A…

  • Buffalo Soy Curls Wrap

    Buffalo Soy Curls Wrap

    This vegan buffalo chicken soy curls wrap recipe is super easy and tasty! It’s great for lunch or a quick dinner during the week. Or deconstruct it and make it into a salad. A few things… This vegan buffalo chicken recipe makes ~4 servings of buffalo soy curls, whether you put them on wraps or…

  • Soy Curl Tetrazzini Primavera

    Soy Curl Tetrazzini Primavera

    Tetrazzini is an American pasta dish named after an opera singer.  It involves a cheesy sauce, some kind of meat (usually chicken or tuna), and some vegetables.  When I was a kid, I thought it sounded very classy.   This vegan chicken tetrazzini recipe is built around a delicious cashew cream sauce.  White wine, raw…

  • Seitan Beef Stew

    Seitan Beef Stew

    This vegan seitan beef stew recipe wants to be your favorite. I used a little bit of red wine, red miso, and a hint of soy sauce to bring the umami. If you don’t have red miso, substitute a vegetable or fake beef bouillon cube, instead. Just make sure to taste it at the end,…

  • Jerk Jackfruit

    Jerk Jackfruit

    Putting this together could not be easier! You mix canola oil, spices, soy sauce, liquid smoke and shredded young jackfruit in a bowl, and then, grill it. Served with homemade mango salsa, this vegan jerk jackfruit recipe tastes awesome in tacos, inside a wrap or alongside Slow Cooker Kidney Beans and Coconut Brown Rice. It’s…

  • Spinach, Wild Mushroom and Pea Gnocchi

    Spinach, Wild Mushroom and Pea Gnocchi

    I made vegan gnocchi for the first time in college.  It was during the time I was studying the Italian language, and it was an epic fail.  My gnocchi were too wet, and fell apart in the water.  The ones that didn’t fall apart clumped together on the bottom in one big, oddly shaped ball.…

  • Vegan Cornmeal Galette with Sweet Potatoes, Black-Eyed Peas and Greens

    Vegan Cornmeal Galette with Sweet Potatoes, Black-Eyed Peas and Greens

    Black-eyed peas were first introduced to Virginia during the 17th century.  Grown throughout Asia and West Africa, black-eyed peas favor warm climates, and are extremely tolerant to drought.  Thus, crops of black-eyed peas proliferated throughout the Southern United States, and to this day, continue to play an important role in Southern cuisine. This recipe blends common…

  • Slow Cooker Kidney Beans and Coconut Brown Rice

    Slow Cooker Kidney Beans and Coconut Brown Rice

    Inspired by Jamaican rice and peas, this slow cooker vegan red kidney beans and coconut rice recipe is easy, tasty and hearty. Allspice, nutmeg, thyme, coconut cream, dark red kidney beans and short grain brown rice create a creamy, savory and delicious family meal. This easy budget friendly vegan coconut rice and beans recipe works…

  • Kale Pesto Sandwich with Seitan and Apples

    Kale Pesto Sandwich with Seitan and Apples

    This is a revised recipe for a grilled vegan kale pesto sandwich with seitan and apples. I did very little to change anything, because let’s face it, this is plant based excellence. It’s warm, savory, a touch sweet, cheesy, and very satisfying. This recipe makes enough for 1 very large sandwich or 2 medium sized…

  • Vegan Tomato Tart with Cilantro Mint Chutney

    Vegan Tomato Tart with Cilantro Mint Chutney

    This savory vegan tomato tart recipe is perfect for brunch, a light summer meal, or whenever your garden provides more tomatoes and herbs than you know what to do with. It’s so easy to make and delicious. It’s really important to thin slice the tomatoes. If you don’t, it will either be very wet or…

  • Vegan Spinach Frittata with Fresh Herbs

    Vegan Spinach Frittata with Fresh Herbs

    Traditionally served at Persian New Year’s, kuku sabzi is essentially a frittata that’s heavy on the herbs and greens, but light on the eggs. Inspired by the classic Iranian dish, this is a vegan spinach frittata recipe with fresh dill, chives, parsley, tarragon, scallions, leeks and blended silken tofu. It’s easy to make, gluten free,…