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Tempeh Picatta

Tangy lemon and capers in a savory butter garlic sauce over pan-seared tempeh. A very easy, enlightened version of the … More

dinner, Food, Food photography, picatta, plant strong, plant-based, recipes, tempeh, tempeh picatta, Vegan, Vegan cooking, Vegan recipes, vegan restaurant classics, vegetarian, vegetarian recipes

Tofu Pad Thai

This is a quick and easy recipe for a Thai restaurant favorite. I like to make this dish at home, … More

Noodles, Spicy food, Thai recipes, Tofu, Vegan recipes, Vegan Thai food, vegetarian recipes

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

Comfort food, Creativity, dinner, Food, Food photography, Inspiration, Lifestyle, Low-fat vegan, plant strong, plant-based, recipes, Simple recipes, Vegan, vegan chili, Vegan cooking, Vegan recipes, vegetarian, vegetarian recipes

Vegan Mushroom Gravy

Low-fat gravy?? How could that be? How about no-fat gravy? This gravy is so smooth and savory, but also light, … More

cookbook reviews, low-fat recipes, Low-fat vegan, mushrooms, Vegan, vegan cookbook reviews, Vegan cooking, Vegan gravy, Vegan recipes, vegetarian, vegetarian recipes

“Meaty” Grilled Tofu

Through much trial and error over the years– I have come to a great appreciation and respect for the humble … More

animal rights, chef, Cooking, meatless meals, plant-based, recipes, Tofu, Vegan, Vegan recipes, vegetarian

Tofu Vindaloo

This is a spicy Indian dish I decided to prepare without any added oil. It turned out  tasty and well … More

Comfort food, dinner, Food, Indian food, Indian recipes, kitchen time, Low-fat vegan, Middle Eastern Food, Oil-free, recipes, spicy, Tofu, Vegan, vegan food, vegan indian food, Vegan recipes, vegetarian, vegetarian indian food

Simple Cinnamon Rolls

I love home-cooked breakfast on Sundays. I woke this morning thinking about the other half of a double batch of … More

Baking, brunch, cinnamon rolls, dairy free, dairy-free baking, Vegan, vegan baking, vegan brunch, Vegan recipes

French Onion Soup

They said it couldn’t be done…but here it is, a veganized version of the classic French onion soup! This recipe … More

Comfort food, french onion, plant strong, plant-based, Vegan, Vegan cooking, Vegan recipes, vegan soups, veganized recipes

Easy Homemade Pizza Dough

When I have a bit of extra time, usually on weekends, and a little forethought, I whip up a batch … More

easy recipes, italian, pizza, pizza crust, pizza dough, Vegan, vegan baking, vegan italian, Vegan pizza, Vegan recipes, whole grain baking

Creamy Pasta Salad

Here’s a delicious reworking of traditional macaroni salad. Prepared with whole-grain pasta and  lots of crunchy fresh veggies, this one … More

Comfort food, creamy pasta salad, dinner, Food, Low-fat vegan, Oil-free, raw cashews, Simple recipes, Vegan, Vegan Lunch, Vegan recipes, Vegan side dishes, vegetarian, whole grain pasta

Vegan Fudge Brownies (Low-Fat)

This is by far the best low-fat vegan brownie recipe I have found. I’ve been through a lot of cookbooks. … More

brownies, chocolate, cocoa, Comfort food, dairy free, desserts, vegan baking, vegan cookies, Vegan Desserts, Vegan recipes, vegan treats

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

animal activism, animal rights, Cooking, Food, healthy cooking, heart health, meatless meals, plant-based, recipes, Vegan, Vegan recipes, vegetarian

Thai Sweet Potato Bisque

This soup is a perfect blend of smooth and creamy, slightly sweet and spicy. Great served on its own or … More

animal activism, animal rights, Asian, chef, Comfort food, Cooking, curry, dairy free, dinner, easy recipes, soups, sweet potatoes, thai, Vegan, vegan food, Vegan recipes, vegan soups, vegetarian

Pesto Pizza Party!

  A tasty change of pace from traditional tomato sauce, this pesto has such great flavor, you’ll never miss the … More

low fat pesto, oil-free pesto, Pesto. pizza, vegan nutrition, vegan pesto, Vegan pizza, Vegan recipes

Sexy Cheezy Sauce

This is a rich, velvety cheez sauce that is simple to create and uses whole food ingredients. No science experiments … More

animal activism, cookbooks, dairy free cheese sauce, vegan cheese sauce, vegan cookbook reviews, Vegan recipes, vegetarian recipes

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

animal rights, Cooking, meatless meals, Personal chef, plant-based, plant-based diet, recipes, tempeh, Vegan, Vegan recipes, vegetarian

Dinner in 15 Minutes Flat

Here’s a re-post from way back in 2012 when I first started this blog:   Ever wonder after a tiring … More

Comfort food, quick meals, Vegan cooking, Vegan recipes, vegetables

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