Vegan Sushi Rolls Best kids lunch ever. End post. No but really, vegan sushi rolls are hands down my kid’s favorite lunch. They ask for this practically every day, they ask to bring some for friends, and this is the food of choice for birthday parties. Plus, they are super healthy, just nori, rice, and veggies. Yup, you heard that right kids asking to eat…
Carrot Quinoa Salad Move over pumpkin spice, here’s a new fall favorite you’ll love. With carrots, dates, dill, arugula, pumpkin seeds, and feta, this not too fussy salad is quick to whip together and delicious. This flavorful bowl of yum is a perfect blend of sweet and savory, dates and feta are always a perfect combination. But it’s the fresh dill that really makes this…
Vegan Mayonnaise with Avocado Oil A good foundation for a plant-based diet is learning to make your own basic condiments, sauces, and dips. It is not only a big money saver but really allows you to know what’s in your food. Condiments tend to have lots of sneaky ingredients like sugar, oil, high sodium, etc. By making your own you can make delicious healthier versions,…
Vegan Gnocchi Ah homemade pasta, nothing compares! It is more flavorful and has such great texture. Plus, I love that pasta making becomes a family affair. It’s such a great cooking activity for kids. They love to play in the flour, squish the dough, and make fun shapes. See ya later play dough, this is the real deal! Hot Potato We like to use Yukon…
Vegan Nicoise Salad It’s January so we are all trying to eat a little healthier right? Do your body a favor and add this mega nutritious, extra delicious, plant-based salad to your meal planning list! I promise it won’t disappoint. A good Nicoise salad has always had a special place in my heart, mostly because one of my favorite beach bars in Costa Rica makes…
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos It’s January! Which means it’s time to cleanse my body and get back to eating healthy homemade meals again. Mostly, it’s time to hide the cookies from myself! I love January as a time to reset, leave the past behind and start fresh. If you’re looking for a new tasty recipe, these easy and delicious plant-based tacos are…
Ah lasagna, the coziest of all pasta dishes. This eggplant and spinach lasagna recipe is based on my family’s lasagna recipe that was one of my favorite meals as a kid. Over the years I’ve changed the sauce and added more veggies, but using sour cream instead of ricotta is a trick I learned from my mom. Yeah, you read that right, sour cream. We…
Pasta Tomato Sauce This is my absolute favorite pasta tomato sauce. It is so flavorful and delicious! This recipe is a variation on an old Mario Batali recipe I came across years ago. We’ve been making a version of it ever since, slowly adding more vegetables over time, because that’s how we like to roll! Thyme is the shining star ingredient of this tomato sauce,…
Vegan Caprese Bites These vegan Caprese bites are such a tasty little snack. The fresh flavor of basil, tomato, and balsamic vinegar wins me over every time. The tofu works wonderfully in place of mozzarella in this recipe. In fact, I brought these over to a BBQ once and friends were asking what kind of cheese was used. They had no idea they were eating…
Vegan Butternut Squash Soup with Pickled Peppers I am a soup fanatic. I love the texture and how all of the flavors combine to create something cozy, warm and truly delicious. Plus, soup is incredibly easy to make, it is not an exact science like baking. Toss in a little of this and a little of that, it’s very forgiving. Also, homemade soup is super…
