Vegan Health & Lifestyle Coach
You’re not going to want to wait until Taco Tuesday to make these easy-to-make Three Layer Tacos with Kale Slaw from The High Protein Vegan Cookbook by Ginny Kay McMeans. They’re loaded with beans, marinated tofu, and spicy kale slaw. Where do you get your protein? If you’ve been vegan for longer than ten seconds,…
Vegan Jalapeno Poppers are the ultimate game day snack. Filled with non-dairy cheese and topped with panko bread crumbs, they’re the perfect combination of spicy, creamy, and crunchy. A Fear of Jalapenos I wasn’t into spicy food when I was younger. The idea of eating a jalapeno pepper actually scared me. In my mid-twenties I…
Spice things up with Kung Pao from The Vegan Slow Cooker by Kathy Hester. Place all of the ingredients in your slow cooker in the morning, and dinner will be ready when you get home from work in the evening! The Vegan Slow Cooker Many years ago, when I first started this blog and vegan cookbooks…
Pizza night gets a healthy spin with this vegan Brussels Sprout Pizza! In addition to Brussels sprouts, it’s also topped with sun-dried tomatoes, thinly sliced shallots, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and non-dairy mozzarella cheese. A Love of Brussels Sprouts A couple of months ago, I had a hankering for pizza. And for some strange…
This Quinoa and Kale Bowl from Vegan Meal Prep by JL Fields is a simple yet flavorful meal that’s easy to make and can be served either hot or cold. It’s great for lunch on the go, and it also makes a delicious, light dinner. It’s vegan, gluten-free, and oil-free. Busy Schedules My health coaching…
Start your day with a stack of vegan Multigrain Pancakes! Serve them with fresh fruit and Almond Butter Drizzle. Pancakes Aren’t My Favorite It may sound shocking, but I’m not that into pancakes. They get soggy too quickly, and I feel like I’m left with a plate of paste. I often find that I’m…
Pesto White Bean Bruschetta from What the Health by Kip Andersen and Keegan Kuhn with Eunice Wong is a terrific appetizer or side dish. It’s perfect for parties! What the Health There’s a scene in the documentaryWhat the Health that has stuck with me in the year or so since I watched it. Filmmaker Kip Anderson is…
Tofu Benedict is the ultimate vegan brunch dish. It’s made with greens, tomato slices, and tempeh bacon and then drenched in a dairy-free hollandaise sauce. Weekend Brunch Going out for brunch one of my favorite weekend activities. (I’m easy to please!) I’m not really sure what it is about brunch food that I like so…
This Swedish Bagel with Cream Cheese, Dill, and Beets from The Ultimate Vegan Breakfast Book by Nadine Horn and Jörg Mayer is definitely worth waking up early for. Breakfast Food I have a menu board in my dining room with a quote from Parks and Recreation’s Ron Swanson on it. It says, “There has never been…
Creamy Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip is sure to be the star of your next party! It’s nut-free, oil-free, and gluten-free, but it’s totally loaded with flavor! Spinach Artichoke Dip Traditionally, spinach artichoke dip is loaded with dairy products. Cream cheese, mayonnaise, and cheese can almost always be found on the ingredients list. In this vegan…
