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Grilled Falafel Pizza

Grilled Falafel Pizza

Grills are not just for veggies and burgers any more. Today, more and more people are making pizzas on the grill. Here is a recipe that makes that idea much easier. Using a pita bread as a base for a pizza, makes the whole process…

Portobello Grill Packs

Portobello Grill Packs

  BBQ season is upon us and there is nothing better than starting up the grill and smelling fabulous things wafting through the whole neighborhood.  But, it can be challenging to attend a grilling party as a vegan…. But not anymore with these vegan portobello…

Vegan Mini Strawberry Pies

Vegan Mini Strawberry Pies

I remember thinking how difficult it was going to be when we first became plant-based to bake.  I imagined that I would never be able to have my mom’s strawberry pie again or anything else that called for milk or butter. But then we simply used…

Tempeh Sloppy Joes

Tempeh Sloppy Joes

  A healthy and easy vegan sandwich that tastes just like the classic and is made in an Instant Pot. These Tempeh Sloppy Joes are hearty, satisfying, and delicious!   Tempeh: A Perfect Meat Substitute Growing up in Montana, meat was always the focal point…

Quick and Healthy Chilaquiles

Quick and Healthy Chilaquiles

I remember one of my favorite dishes as a child was what my mom called ‘lazy man enchiladas.’  It is actually a pretty terrible name when you think about it, but the concept is a valid one.  An easy Mexican dish than anyone can make…

Homemade Tempeh

Homemade Tempeh

Have you ever heard, as I have, that soy can bad for you?  There seems to be many current misconceptions about soy.  However, I absolutely love tofu and tempeh so I decided to investigate the basis for this current debate as well as make our…

Chipotle Vegan Rice Balls

Chipotle Vegan Rice Balls

It is often difficult to make plant-based food that EVERYONE will enjoy.  Therefore, it can be incredibly stressful and daunting to bring something to a gathering where all types of eaters will be there.  Additionally, at these types of events people tend to be brutally…

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…

Lemon Pesto Vegan Grilled Cheese

Lemon Pesto Vegan Grilled Cheese

Five years ago, I never could have imagined making a grilled cheese sandwich without real cheese. We actually had a drawer in our refrigerator that was dedicated to cheese and it was always FULL.  To say our meals revolved around cheese would be an understatement. …

Spring Primavera with Sautéed Arugula

Spring Primavera with Sautéed Arugula

According to a recent study published in Neurology, healthy seniors who had daily servings of dark leafy greens, had a slower rate of cognitive decline compared to those who ate little or no greens.  Now of course there can be other factors involved like genes…