Two Bean and Bulgar Chili

I came across this recipe, while sifting through a kitchen junk drawer. It was a page torn from one of … More

Vegan Baked Ziti

  This recipe is more about method than it is about the ingredients. You could simply layer sauce, pasta and … More

What’s In YOUR Smoothie??

I start most mornings with a cool, creamy blend of fruit and spinach or kale, kicked up with pure green tea … More

Raw Lasagna Rolls

Tasty, easy and healthy—these rolls are an exciting twist on a classic Italian dish. I admit I was skeptical at … 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

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

Roasted Pumpkin Mousse

  Here’s a little something special to spice up your next vegan feast! Roasted Pumpkin Mousse 15 ounces PUMPKIN PUREE … More

Blueberry Cheezecake

I’ve been reflecting today on where this all began.  I started this blog way back in the Fall of 2012, … 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

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

The Benefits of Eating Hot Food

I like salad as much as the next plant-based lifestyle devotee, but there is something to be said for that … More

Vegan Gorgonzola: A Passion Project

In between all the professional cooking I do, there is also all the household cooking I do, which includes, of … 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

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

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 Gumbo with Homemade Andouille, A Passion Project

Every once in awhile I find myself overwhelmed by the urge to make something I know will be complicated. And … 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

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

Dan Dan Noodles

This spicy Asian noodle recipe is super-simple to make. After cooking and draining my thin, whole wheat spaghetti, I blitzed the … More

I Made Tahini (And You Can, Too!)

I’m free! Free from the tyranny of the ten dollar jar of organic tahini when all I need is a … More

The Clean 15 For 2021

The Environmental Work Group recently updated their list of the cleanest produce, which tests show the least amount of pesticide … More

Hemp Seed Parmesan

Here’s a simple three-ingredient addition to pizza, pasta, salads, veggies and anywhere else you want a  sprinkle of savory flavor. … More

Plant-Based: On The Cheap

“I would try the plant-based diet, but I can’t afford it!” A phrase I have heard often. But, it’s a … More

Vegan Barbecue Ribz

Fire up the grill this weekend and prepare your favorite barbecue sauce for these super-easy and super-tasty seitan ribz! This … More

Deli Style Tuna Salad (Fish-Free)

Having gone plant-based about eight years ago, I had actually forgotten about fish as food. But, when I read about … More

Deli-Style Potato Salad

Here’s a plant-based side dish to bring to your Summer get-together.  An enlightened egg-free version of a classic. I promise … More

Vegan Eats: Orlando

Our first trip since Spring Break 2020, we ventured north for Steve’s birthday weekend to Orlando Wetlands and Circle B … More

Chocolate Chip Muffins (Vegan, Whole-Grain, Oil-Free)

Muffins are a happy little baking project. Quick breads are meant to be simple, tasty and portable. These little gems … More

Key Lime Icebox Pie with Mango-Ginger Coulis

Here’s a little something different for you, dear readers. A delicious creamy, no-bake dessert that is sweet, but not overly … More

Vegan Samosas with Mint Chutney and Sweet Tamarind Glaze

A party favorite, these samosas are fun and easy to make and bake. They also freeze well, so when you’re … More

Depression-Era Chocolate Cake with Cocoa Buttercream

During the Great Depression, a time of severe worldwide economic struggle–which took place in the 1930’s and lasted almost a … More

Muesli!!

For some reason I’ve always believed Muesli was this mysteriously complicated cereal made in Europe using some super-secret old-world technique, … More

Banana Oat Pancakes

This recipe from our fellow blogger Spencer, has so much going for it! #1 Whole Foods #2 No oil or … More

What I Ate Tuesday (Vegan)

Breakfast is a little late getting off the ground because I decide  to soak for awhile and watch my backyard … More

Vegan Zucchini-Spice Muffins

When my day in the kitchen is smooth, I often have a little energy left over to make something just … More

What I Ate Today (Vegan)

  We decided to ‘wing it’ on this week’s menu at home, meaning I didn’t spend most of Sunday in … More

Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’

For those of you struggling to get your sourdough baking off the ground, let me offer some advice: Don’t give … More

Vegan Sweet Rolls with Fruit Filling

Times like these, I am sure your family is thankful they live with someone who enjoys cooking. And it’s times … More

Clean Out The Fridge Yakisoba

Tonight was a good time to clean out the fridge. I rounded up all my pre-chopped salad veggies leftover from … More

Vegan Baking Powder Biscuits

Fresh-baked biscuits are a rare treat at my house. They remind me of breakfasts at Nana’s. I sometimes do half … More

January 2020 Menu

Nutritious and nourishing to the body without depriving you of flavor or satisfaction, a plant-based diet supports the wellness of … More

Vegan Marsala Mushroom Gravy (Oil-Free)

Mashers are my go-to comfort food on cool days like today. Before going plant-based, these would have been full of … More

Jamaican Jerk Tempeh

Have I ever mentioned how crazy I am for jerk? This wildly flavorful balance of hot peppers, herbs, spices, brown … More

Never-Fail Brown Rice

I know, it seems simple, right? What could be easier than rice and water? You’d be surprised at how many … More

Working Lunch

The summer months are a time to rest and re-energize my mind as well as my body. A time to reflect, … More

Summer Tempeh Sammies

Okay, everyone knows tempeh is good for you. At first, I didn’t know what to do with it. I cut … More

Notes From The Vegan Underground

I’m still here, dear readers. Just focusing on work and other personal projects besides food. Here are a few of … More

Thai Curry in a Hurry

I just love when a dinner idea sparks my imagination and I happen to have everything on hand to create … More