Fajitas have always been a favorite of mine. This dish has everything I like about them, in the form of a salad, making it a great meal for hot summer evenings. Several years ago, I had just started a new job as an art director for a paper company, and I was invited to…
Vegetarian Recipe
Thai Tempeh Lettuce Wraps
I had such a great time in Rouxbe’s Professional Plant-Based Certification program that I finished in half of the allotted time. I learned a lot, and I created quite a few of my own recipes. This dish was for a project towards the end of the course. The assignment was to cook a dish using tempeh with a flavor…
Chipotle Lentil Burgers
Making my own veggie burgers has always seemed like an incredibly daunting task, and coming up with my own recipe for one seemed even more difficult. I enrolled in Rouxbe to push myself as a cook, so when I was tasked with creating a dish with lentils and rice, I chose to make something new…
Grilled Portobello Peach Sandwiches
This Grilled Portobello Peach Sandwiches recipe was inspired by a recipe I saw on The Kitchn a few years ago, and it has become a mainstay in my diet during the summer months. People have told me that they think that the idea of serving mushrooms and peaches together is weird, but once you try thy this sandwich you’ll…
Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Bites with Cashew Ranch Dressing
Take snack time to the next level with these Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Bites with Cashew Ranch Dressing! These vegan wings are perfect for parties, and they’re an excellent appetizer or snack. Rouxbe I know, I know. Just about every vegan blogger has a recipe for Cauliflower Buffalo Bites at this point, so this is nothing new. I…
Vegan Pasta Primavera
This recipe was another Rouxbe assignment. The brief was easy this time: we were asked to make a dish with gluten-free pasta and fresh vegetables. Since it’s spring, I immediately had visions of asparagus and broccoli dancing my head. I put together a pasta primavera with rice noodles, fresh greens, and a few other favorite veggies, and tossed it all…
Stir-Fry Inspired Salad
This Stir-Fry Inspired Salad is the result of my first “Black Box Challenge” in Rouxbe’s Professional Plant-Based Certification program. The challenge I was given was to make a side dish, soup, or salad using a leafy green and a starchy vegetable. We had to use two different knife cuts and one cooking technique. I decided to make…
Pinto Bean and Quinoa Sloppy Joes from Plant Power by Nava Atlas
Bestselling vegan author Nava Atlas has a new book coming out in September, and she’s giving VeggieGirl readers a sneak peek today with this recipe for Pinto Bean and Quinoa Sloppy Joes. Plant Power: Transform Your Kitchen, Plate, and Life with More Than 150 Fresh and Flavorful Vegan Recipes will be a must-have guide to transform your…