Summer

Berry Mango Smoothie

Berry Mango Smoothie

  A quick and healthy start to the day! This Berry Mango Smoothie is made with raw almonds, fruit, & almond milk for a protein rich breakfast.   Economical Plant-Based Food I will never forget my first trip to Trader Joe’s.  I had just moved…

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…

Vegan Summer Harvest Tian

Vegan Summer Harvest Tian

Vegetables are in full swing and we absolutely love it.  We have found ourselves stocking up and roasting or dehydrating nonstop these last couple weeks.  Today we went to our usual vegetable markets planning to only buy necessities for our upcoming recipes but left with…

Roasted Tomato Flavor Bombs

Roasted Tomato Flavor Bombs

One of the things we look forward to the most during late summer/early fall is tomato season. It is a time of slightly lower prices as well as a rainbow of colors and available varities. One of our favorites is the large but delicate heirloom…

Summer Vegetable Flatbread

Summer Vegetable Flatbread

In prior posts, we have mainly talked about how delicious meatless meals can be.  So fantastic in fact, that many carnivores end up loving the food they just ate and don’t even miss the meat. But the other thing that I didn’t expect was the…

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…

Zucchini Ribbon and Arugula Tartine

Zucchini Ribbon and Arugula Tartine

Bonjour! As I write this post I am sitting in a huge window filled room looking out onto a quaint street in Paris while visiting our friends Brianne and Todd.  We have been spending our days eating amazing pastries and crusty breads while sipping on…

Fig and Preserved Lemon Pizza

Fig and Preserved Lemon Pizza

We love figs.  We also love lemon. And we definitely love pizza, so we decided to create one that incorporated these distinctive ingredients.  We opted to use balsamic reduction and a creamy cashew cheese sauce to give it a savory element to contrast the sweet…

Garlic and Chanterelle Mushroom Pappardelle

Garlic and Chanterelle Mushroom Pappardelle

  A simple vegan pasta recipe that’s healthy and light yet big on flavor. This garlic and chanterelle mushroom pappardelle is made with roasted garlic and lots of buttery chanterelles for one amazing plant-based meal!   Chanterelle Mushrooms One of the things that make the…