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Client Stories: Ryan
Ryan– “I travel alot with work and when I come home it’s great to have healthy, custom vegan meals waiting … More
Client Stories: Peter
Peter– “I was having trouble gaining weight and with my strength training routine I was hungry all the time and … More
Chik’n Noodle Soup
There’s nothing quite like the distinctive experience of a steaming bowl of fragrant broth brimming with fresh simmered vegetables with … More
Never Bored: My Plant-Based Dinner Rotation
It’s no easier for me, as a chef, than for anybody else– to decide what to make for dinner at … More
Homestyle Oat Bars
I really like those tasty, chewy individually packaged oat bars I find at Whole Foods Market. But I don’t like … More
So You Want To Be a Personal Chef…
I love cooking plant-based and couldn’t imagine anything else I would rather do for a job. Becoming a personal chef … More
Client Stories: Jessica
Jessica– “At first, I was a super-picky eater with only a small list of veggies I actually liked. But, I … More
Client Stories: Michael
“I recently returned from a 30 day health retreat where I learned about proper nutrition and the best way to … More
Client Stories: Leanne
Leanne– “As busy college professors we just didn’t have time to cook the healthy meals we wanted. Hiring a personal … More
Falafel Burgers with Tahini Sauce
Here’s a light, yet filling–substantial, yet easy meal idea: Falafel Burgers (from Isa Chandra Moskowitz) (4 servings) ½ cup Chickpeas, … More
Easy Indian Curry Rice with Peas
Sometimes cooking is the most enjoyable when I really don’t have to cook, but I just want to. Certain dishes … More
Vegan Brunch, From Start to Finish
I love to cook big breakfast on the weekend! Here’s a fairly easy menu I pulled off this morning in … More
Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
This is one of those ‘I can’t believe it’s vegan’ recipes! Looking for ways to apply my new discovery, Maldon … More
Vegan Chocolate Mousse Terrine
Here is a rich, elegant, special occasion dessert that is pretty easy to assemble, believe it or not. Fudgy brownie … More
Recipe Test: Quinoa Pancakes
Here’s the thing about pancakes…I love the way they taste, but not so much how I feel afterward. All that … More
Client Stories: Michelle
Michelle– “I had to give up gluten, nuts, oil and coconut due to chronic health issues. It’s hard to figure … More
Alternative Plant-Based Holiday Menus
I have nothing against Tofurkey or Gardein or various seitan roasts. And of course there’s the “Festival of Sides” as … More
Client Stories: Kate
Kate– “My husband wants home-cooked plant-based meals and I simply don’t have the time to spend menu planning, shopping, prepping … More
Vegan Pecan Bars
Oh, my gosh! Scrolling through my reader the other day I came across this delicious recipe from Kaitlyn at myconsciouskitchen.com … More
Sometimes Vegan Breakfast…
…looks like this. But more often, especially during the week, it looks like: Or… Now and then, weekend breakfast looks … More
Best. Hummus. Ever.
What makes this hummus recipe so special? It’s simplicity. So, I’m not going to ramble on about the history of … More
YakiZoodle with Veggies and Edamame
This is a spur of the moment post, just because I want to share an idea more so than a … More
Kidney Bean-Quinoa Burgers with Easy Homemade Barbecue Sauce
Okay, so I didn’t think about posting this recipe until I was plating it up for service. This was our … More
Client Stories: Alex
Alex– “My daughter is vegan and when she comes to visit over school breaks I never knew what to feed … More
Vegan Taco “Beef”
Hey, I can’t believe I haven’t shown up on the blog with this recipe until now. This one, from my … More
Vegan Pumpkin (or Sweet Potato) Pie
This is hands-down the best pumpkin pie recipe out there! The sweet, creamy filling is firm without being dry, and … More
The Best Plant-Based Cookbook is Waiting For You, And It’s Free!
“Do you cook a lot?” asks the librarian behind the counter. It’s after work, I’m in my chef jacket, … More
Easy Mozzarella Cheeze Sauce
So, you reach a point when you stop trying to replace cheese with processed substitutes like Daiya or Follow Your … More
Chana Masala
There will always be Indian food in my weekly meal rotation. Why? Because it’s delicious and nutritious, and need not … More
Lentil-Walnut Loaf with Sweet Tomato Glaze
This is a client favorite and a recipe I swear by, having grown up eating traditional meatloaf. This version has … More
Crispy Marinated Tofu with Braised Kale
I can’t emphasize enough how tasty, simple and quick this recipe is. So much flavor, from so few ingredients! Crispy … More
Black Bean Fajita Bowl with Cilantro-Lime Chimichurri
I had an opportunity recently to work with a local vegan restaurant, helping them come up with new dishes to … More
“Meaty” Grilled Tofu
Through much trial and error over the years– I have come to a great appreciation and respect for the humble … More
Golden Indian Dal Soup
Dal is my go-to comfort food. A warm, savory, nourishing meal, filled with creamy, protein-rich lentils and healing turmeric–tempered with cumin … More
Simple Italian Sausage
Going vegan doesn’t mean giving up comfort foods, oh no! No way. Although I have tried various vegan sausage brands … More
Plant-Based Mushroom Stroganoff (Vegan)
Another super simple recipe! I’ve made this recipe for my family, not all of whom are vegan and I’ve made … More
Blueberry Cardamom Muffins (Oil-Free, Whole Grain, Vegan)
By the time I finish my morning coffee, I’m thinking about what I want to cook for the day. This … More
Tempeh Sausage Crumbles
These tasty sausage crumbles are versatile, lending a satisfying umami flavor and a chewy bite to gravy, sauces, rice or other … More
Super-Simple Flatbreads
Sometimes I like to skip the rice and just serve a hearty whole grain flatbread with my Indian Curries. But, … More
Peanut Dragon Sauce
It’s been a super busy week! When I crave a quick comforting meal, soba noodles are often my go-to food. … More
Easy Enchilada Sauce
In my experience, you can stuff a burrito with just about anything. But the sauce…now, the sauce can make it … More
Restaurant-Style Marinara
The secret for marinara sauce that tastes like it’s been simmering all day? Tomato paste. The savory-sweet intensity adds depth … More
The Vegan Reuben Project
I enjoy a personal culinary challenge now and then. Especially one that results in good eats! I set out to create … More
Fast (and Easy) Whole Wheat Bread
Time was…young girls were taught to bake as an essential life skill. As with cooking in general, this knowledge and … More
Sourdough Baguette
Still in a baking mood, I embarked on a mission to create an old-fashioned, dense sourdough bread, like back in … More
Vegan Andouille Sausage
Here’s just the companion to my gumbo recipe, a tasty, spicy sausage to enhance the dish or slice up and … More
Easy Chocolate Ganache
A rich, creamy coating of chocolate ganache makes a grand impression on a special dessert! Here is a simple recipe … More
Calm Before the Storm Corn Muffins
Unless I am preparing food for a client, baking is usually an emotionally led decision for me. I’ll simply be … More
Mushroom-Sesame Soba With Edamame
I love noodles, especially soba. Here’s a quick and easy dish that works for a weeknight meal, but translates just … More
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