You’ll be strong to the finish when you start your day with a hearty, spinach-filled vegan Popeye Tofu Scramble! There’s a small chain of independent pancakes houses in Northern New Jersey that has quite a few vegan items on the menu, including a few tofu scrambles. The Vegan Popeye is loaded with spinach and mushrooms,…
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What Exactly is Tofu Anyway?
Bland. White. Gelatinous. Tofu is gross, right? No, not really. It’s actually extremely delicious and versatile if you know what you’re doing with it. In my work as a health coach and cooking teacher, I’ve come across a few people with tofuphobia. I think it comes from not knowing exactly what it is. Tofu is…
15+ Vegan St. Patrick’s Day Recipes
St. Patrick’s Day is just a few days away. While it may seem like most Americans celebrate the holiday with green beer and drunken parades, there are some of us who prefer to cook up vegan versions of classic Irish dishes and commemorate the holiday with food. I like to make cabbage and colcannon and watch St….
Vegan Shamrock Shake for St. Patrick’s Day
Treat yourself to a vegan Shamrock Shake this St. Patrick’s Day! Packed with bananas and spinach, this recipe is a healthy spin on the seasonal favorite. When I told Dennis that I was working on a vegan Shamrock Shake recipe for my blog, he had no idea what I was talking about. I wasn’t really…
Vegan Soda Bread for St. Patrick’s Day
Put the kettle on! Enjoy a cup of afternoon tea with a slice or two of vegan soda bread with a pat of vegan butter and touch of jam. Soda bread is a quick bread that’s made with sodium bicarbonate (a.k.a. baking soda) rather than the traditional leavener of yeast. People often associate soda bread…
Robin Robertson’s Roasted Cauliflower Piccata
Luscious lemony Roasted Cauliflower Piccata is easy to make, but it looks so fancy that those at the dinner table will think you slaved away in the kitchen for hours! This recipe is from Robin Robertson’s fantastic new book Veganize It! It’s pretty easy to find vegan versions of foods such as milk, cheese, butter, mayo,…
Vegan Shepherd’s Pie with Cauliflower-Millet Mash Crust
Beat the winter blues with this hearty Vegan Shepherd’s Pie! This recipe uses cauliflower-millet mash for the crust, rather than the traditional mashed potatoes, for a healthy twist. You may have noticed that my website’s looking a little different lately. A few months ago I changed the look slightly, and I added a new recipe…
My Favorite Baked Tofu
This versatile Baked Tofu can be used in salads, sandwiches, Buddha bowls, and even as an appetizer with dip! I love how versatile tofu is – it can be crumbled and cooked a scramble for breakfast, mashed and used as ricotta in a pasta dish, and marinated cooked in a stir-fry. Baked tofu is incredibly versatile…
Spicy Peanut Sauce to Slather on Everything
This Spicy Peanut Sauce is perfect for stir-fries, salads, sandwiches, or even as a dip for fresh cut veggies. I don’t keep my love affair with spicy peanut sauce a secret. There’s just something about hot spices and peanuts that pair so well together, and I’m not afraid to openly show my affection for the…
Fruit and Nut Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
Start your day with this simple Fruit and Nut Quinoa Breakfast Bowl and you’ll have the energy to make it to lunchtime without snacking! This is one of those simple recipes that I’ve been making for years. I often give it to my health coaching clients when discussing whole grains or when talking about breakfast…
