A vegan Chocolate Hummus Shake is a refreshingly cool treat for a hot summer’s day! The Hummus Shake Did you know that hummus shakes are a thing? It seems that they’ve been around for a while, but I only just discovered them when reading about a restaurant in New York City that is going to…
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Ginger Miso Dressing
Made with creamy tahini, mellow white miso, carrots, and ginger, this Ginger Miso Dressing is the perfect complement to Asian-inspired dishes such as salad and sushi! Veggie Sushi I like to pick up veggie sushi at my local Whole Foods for a quick meal sometimes. It’s just around the corner from my house, and they…
Asparagus and Arugula Farro Salad
Made with hearty grains and light spring greens, this Asparagus and Arugula Farro Salad is an excellent side dish, but it’s also substantial enough to be a meal on its own. Forgotten farro I’ve had half a package of Trader Joe’s quick cooking farro in my pantry for about six months now. I had forgotten…
Vegan Green Goddess Dressing
Warning! This vegan Green Goddess Dressing is so addictive, you’ll want to pour it over everything! Pre-vegan, salad-eating days Green goddess dressing was one of my favorite salad dressings in my pre-vegan days. I loved it so much that I may have even snuck some into my salads after I decided to go vegan. I…
Vegan Tahini Truffles
Chocolate and sesame paste combine deliciously in these luscious vegan Tahini Truffles. They’re just the thing to make your sweetie swoon this Valentine’s Day. (Or any day really.) Chocolate and Tahini Chocolate and tahini are two of my favorite things. I usually have a small piece of chocolate as an after-lunch treat, and I like…
Festive Garlicky Roasted Vegetables with Lemon Tahini Drizzle
The red and green colors in these Festive Garlicky Roasted Vegetables make it the perfect side dish for Christmas dinner! The Lemon Tahini Drizzle will have your guests coming back for second helpings! Salad Bar Inspiration This garlicky roasted vegetables recipe was inspired by a trip to the salad bar. Several trips to the salad…
Top 10 Items to Keep Stocked in Your Vegan Pantry
With both What the Health and Okja streaming on Netflix, I’ve had a lot of people tell me that they’ve switched to a plant-based diet or have decided to go vegan. Since it’s a new way of cooking, starting off can be a little difficult. Even armed with a shelf full of vegan cookbooks, mealtime…
Sesame Noodles
Loaded with fresh vegetables, Sesame Noodles are a quick and easy warm weather meal. I’ve been seeing lots of comfort food recipes online, and for some reason people are already talking pumpkin-based foods. It’s only the middle of August though, and as much as I do love autumn, it’s hot here and we still have…
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…
Tahini Chickpea Salad
This tahini chickpea salad is the perfect meal for warm days. I love to make it for lunch, but it would also make a great light dinner! It’s a great dish for picnics and potlucks, too. Chickpea Salad is one of my go-to dishes for lunch. I like to mash up chickpeas, add whatever veggies…
