Appetizers & Sides

Cranberry Orange Brussels Sprouts

Cranberry Orange Brussels Sprouts

  A sweet & tangy side perfect for your next fall meal. These cranberry orange Brussels sprouts feature two of your favorite fall ingredients!   A Festive Fall Side As you all know Thanksgiving is coming up. It’s the time of year that is synonymous…

Kale and Quinoa Salad

Kale and Quinoa Salad

What is your relationship with kale? Do you like it or hate it? Do you have family members or friends that just can’t stomach it? If so, I highly recommend making them this salad. The taste of the almost unrecognizable kale is brightened by the…

Tempeh and Couscous Stuffed Cubanelle Peppers

Tempeh and Couscous Stuffed Cubanelle Peppers

Cubanelle peppers are some of the most colorful peppers I have ever seen. I love when I see them at my grocery store, they literally call out to be bought with the mixture of colors on their skins. I realize these peppers are not readily…

Wasabi Tofu

Wasabi Tofu

One of the best and worst things about tofu is that it doesn’t have much taste. It’s the worst because it can be bland. This is also the best because you can transform it into an incredibly flavorful addition to dishes with just a few…

One Pan Roasted Veggie Salad

One Pan Roasted Veggie Salad

Salad. Thought of by many as a side or a starter is often made light and delicate. This salad that you are about to embark on is all but light and delicate. It is in no way a side or starter. It is a meal.…

Tofu Jerky

Tofu Jerky

  A savory vegan snack that is protein rich and flavorful with a little spicy kick. This tofu jerky is a healthy and addicting treat that can easily be made at home with very little work and just a little time!   A Healthy Plant-based…

Gluten Free Seed Crackers

Gluten Free Seed Crackers

Have you ever looked at the price of some of the boxed seed crackers out there and thought they were crazy for charging so much money for so little product? We have too. We were absolutely sick of paying almost 8$ for a box of…

Quinoa Swiss Chard Wraps

Quinoa Swiss Chard Wraps

Toward the end of summer, we love to take advantage of the reasonable prices on fresh leafy greens that fill the markets. One of our favorites for flavor and versatility is swiss chard. Its tender leaf has a very similar taste to spinach, but its…

Rick Warham’s Pickled Cherry Peppers

Rick Warham’s Pickled Cherry Peppers

It takes time to appreciate family traditions and recipes. There are very few things that stand this test of time- photos, heirlooms, memories. Unfortunately, people don’t. Since starting this blog all I could think about is the need to document the recipes that I have…

Baked Plantain Chips with Vegan Nacho Cheese

Baked Plantain Chips with Vegan Nacho Cheese

  Healthy baked plantain chips served alongside a spicy vegan nacho cheese sauce that’s delicious and addicting! A zesty and flavorful snack that’s perfect for a party or a night at home.   A Healthy Vegan Snack Sometimes you just want nacho cheese but don’t…