Who doesn’t love a good sandwich? This black bean and squash torta doesn’t disappoint! Inspired by one of my favorite lunch spots in Denver, Moxie, this is a hearty sandwich, super flavorful with a hint of spice. Plus, I love that it’s a hot sandwich, which makes it great to enjoy in the wintertime. You all know I am not eating cold food on a…
There is something about this soup that feels nostalgic. Like a good ole bowl of ABC noodle soup as a kid, but even better—this is the gourmet version. Veggie couscous soup is a warm, cozy comfort food at its best, perfect for a cold, snowy day. Which we have lots of during the long winters here in Maine. Hot meals to warm your body are…
This southwest quinoa bowl is one of our go-to weeknight meals. It is super quick to whip up, delicious, and extremely nutritious. Plus, there is just something about this avocado and tomatillo sauce that my kids absolutely love. If I put it on anything, they will gobble it right up. Kids sitting down to a healthy dinner of quinoa, beans, and veggies and getting up…
This chickpea stew is the ultimate warm, cozy winter food. It’s delicious, thick, and hearty. A crave-worthy cold-weather meal. This soup warms your body and soul—literally. The beans retain their heat; it’s hot until the very last drop. I absolutely love this soup. It is easy to make, super affordable, and tastes amazing. The bold harissa and cumin flavor reminds me of travels to Morocco,…
We live in Maine, so naturally we have to eat corn chowder. Or, as it’s more commonly pronounced here, “chow-da”. Of course, clam chowder is what is traditionally served up here. This creamy dairy-free vegetable chowder is incredibly delicious and just what you need on a chilly winter day. Holding a bowl will warm up those fingers, and this toasty soup will warm your body…
This one-pot reuben soup is one of the weirdest concoctions that is surprisingly delicious. It is basically a decomposed Reuben sandwich in soup form, swapping out the corned beef for delicious beans. See what I mean about weird? But weird is good, and this is more than good. Even my kids devour it. This reuben soup has become one of our favorite meals that I…
This plant based sloppy joes recipe is loaded with beans and veggies, slowly cooked down in a yummy homemade BBQ sauce. It’s delightfully delicious, the ultimate summer picnic food. I love a good sandwich, and this one is right up there on my favorites of comfort food. It’s something I have to make a couple of times each summer. I just crave it! I’ve also…
Sweet Potato & Tofu Buddha Bowl This sweet potato and tofu Buddha bowl is one of my family’s favorite weeknight meals. It’s quick, easy, you can use what you have, and my kids love it. You can see why it’s a weekly staple! This sweet potato and tofu Buddha bowl is also a super healthy meal and incredibly delicious. The foundation of this grain bowl…
Tomato Soup with Lentils Homemade tomato soup is an amazing staple to master cooking. It is great on its own, an awesome dipping sauce for sandwiches, and can even stand in as pasta sauce when needed. Plus, you can make delicious homemade tomato soup in about 30 minutes, and it freezes well. So make a big batch and call it done! Both of my kids…
Black Bean Brownies Who would have thought that you can make some amazing brownies using a can of good ole black beans? Since I started making these black bean brownies I am absolutely obsessed. I’ve been slowly perfecting the most delicious version and I’m so excited to share this with you! These black bean brownies are so tasty, and they are super easy to make….
