These vegan Chorizo Tacos are my go-to meal on busy nights, and they’re a Taco Tuesday favorite in my house. They’re super easy to make, and even easier if you have pre-chopped veggies on hand. Last week I shared my recipe for Soy Chorizo, and today I’m sharing my favorite dish to cook with…
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Vegan Tempeh Cacciatore
An old childhood favorite gets a vegan makeover in this Tempeh Cacciatore recipe! Full of mushrooms, onions, peppers, and tomato sauce, Tempeh Cacciatore is the perfect dish to get you out of a dinner rut. A childhood favorite Chicken cacciatore was a favorite meal of mine growing up. Not only did I find the dish…
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…
Vegan Broccoli with Cheese Sauce
This Broccoli with Cheese Sauce is a veganzied version of one of my childhood favorites. No one will ever guess that there are extra veggies hidden this dish! Growing up, I ate very little fresh produce. Almost everything came from a can, box, or bag. Even potatoes were canned! The only fresh vegetables I can…
Tahini Noodles
Some years ago I had come across a recipe for tahini noodles, and I made them several times. They were quite tasty, but somehow they fell out of our meal rotation. It’s been so long now, that I can’t remember where I found the recipe, and for some reason it’s not in my recipe binder. (The…
Autumn Produce to Try Right Now!
Autumn is my favorite time of year. I love the cool, crisp air, the multi-colored leaves the trees, wearing boots and tights, and baking pumpkin pies. According to the calendar, autumn is the exact same length of time as the other seasons, but it always seems like such a small sliver of time that’s wedged…
Baked Veggie Pan Omelet from Protein Ninja
You’re vegan? But, but where do you get your protein? We’re a culture obsessed with protein. I’m amazed at the amount of people who have asked me where I get my protein or tell me that they’d like to go vegan but they “need their protein.” Are people really lying in bed at night worrying…
The Produce You MUST Buy Organic
When it comes to eating healthy, the emphasis goes beyond just carbs, fat, protein, and calories. It even goes beyond food groups! When you make the conscious decision to start eating healthier foods, it’s important to pay attention to what’s in your food. Did you know that the nutritional value of most our produce has decreased over…
Spicy Coconut Kale
Spice up your dinner with this coconut kale side dish. Full of onion, ginger, and garlic, it’s a tasty change from standard sautéed kale. It used to be that kale was one of those weird foods that only “health nuts” and vegans ate, like chia and mung bean sprouts, but in the last year or…
Vegan 4th of July Grilling – Grilled Tofu and Pineapple Kebabs
As I mentioned a few days ago, I’ve been grilling up a storm lately. If it’s edible, I’ve been throwing it on the grill! On of my favorite foods to grill has been pineapple. There’s something magical that happens when it meets the grill, and despite its sweet flavor, it mixes really well with a…
