When Lisa decided to go vegetarian on The Simpsons, Homer and Bart danced around chanting, “You don’t win friends with salad! You don’t win friends with salad!” Well, I’ve put together a Summer Salads e-book because I do win friends with salad. When most people think of a salad, they think of a sad bowl of…
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Vegan Greek Pasta Salad
Full of fresh vegetables, beans and vegan feta, this hearty Greek Pasta Salad makes a great meal on it’s own, but it’s also a perfect side dish for summer picnics and cookouts! Most Greek pasta salads are made with a red wine vinaigrette, which I find quite tasty, however, I just can’t stop myself from…
Raw Key Lime Pie from The Blossom Cookbook
It’s always way too hot to cook in the middle of June, so making desserts is usually out of the question. No oven is needed for this healthy Raw Key Lime Pie from The Blossom Cookbook, though! Made with fresh ingredients, it’s just the thing to satisfy your sweet tooth on a warm summer’s day. If…
Za’atar Tofu
This Za’atar Tofu is a wonderful addition to any salad or wrap. It’s also a great appetizer or snack! I work from home, so most days I make myself a large salad or heat up leftovers for lunch. However, there are days when I don’t feel like making my own meal. I live around the…
Kale and Potato Nuggets from The Vegan Air Fryer by JL Fields
These Kale and Potato Nuggets from The Vegan Air Fryer by JL Fields may seem naughty, but they’re full of nutritious goodness – and they’re quite tasty, too! Dennis bought me an air fryer for Christmas, and it sat on the kitchen counter for about a month, because I wasn’t quite sure what to do with…
Lemon-Rosemary Grilled Tofu Sandwich
Brightly flavored lemon-rosemary marinade is the star of this Grilled Tofu Sandwich. Piled high with avocado and pesto, it’s bound to become a summertime favorite! I don’t find myself at Blossom du Jour in Manhattan very often, but when I do, I almost always order the Un-Chicken Avocado Griller. It’s kind of silly that I…
Smoked Almond Cheddar from This Cheese is Nuts
Start soaking those almonds! This delicious Smoked Almond Cheddar Spread from This Cheese is Nuts! is quick and easy to make, and it’s sure to be a crowd pleaser! I was so excited about This Cheese Is Nuts! by Julie Piatt that as soon as it showed up in my mail box, I ran into…
Grilled Eggplant Wraps with Spicy Tahini Slaw
These tasty Grilled Eggplant Wraps with Spicy Tahini Slaw are perfect for weekend cookouts or picnics. They’re great for lunch, and they also make a terrific light dinner for hot summer days. These wraps travel well, so they’re perfect for meals on the go, too. I have been pretty vocal about my love for Trader Joe’s…
Sriracha Mac from YumUniverse From Pantry to Plate
This Sriracha Mac from YumUniverse From Pantry to Plate is comfort food at its finest. It is creamy, cheesy, spicy goodness – all packed into one little bowl. I have a lot of vegan cookbooks. Seriously. I should probably enter myself into some sort of 12-step program. None of them have impressed me as much…
Kale and Edamame Salad with Lemon Herb Dressing
Is there anything more “vegan” than a kale and edamame salad? Don’t let the cliché nature of this recipe fool you though – this crave-worthy salad is delicious and it’s the perfect meal for warm summer days. A few weeks ago I admitted my love of Trader Joe’s prepared foods. When life gets busy, I…
