Before I was vegan I loved chicken shawarma. Alan and I used to go to this little hole-in-the-wall Middle Eastern restaurant every week where, for about a total of $15 we were served two huge plates of shawarma served with rice, hummus, tahini, and a salad. There aren’t a lot of things that I miss […]
Creamy Vegan Butternut Squash Soup with Sweet Potato, White Beans, and Red Pepper
I’m so excited to share this creamy vegan butternut squash soup recipe with you! You know why? Because butternut squash + soup = FALL!!! Yes, I know we’re several weeks into Autumn but it can be easy to forget that in the desert because the high temperature still hovers in the 90s. It was a […]
The Best Zucchini Apple Bread. Gluten Free and Vegan with Extra Protein
Remember when I first wrote about aquafaba? Since then I’ve been a baking fiend. I especially loved using it in this Zucchini Apple Bread! This post contains affiliate links. Well, fiend may be a bit of an exaggeration, but I have been making chocolate chip cookies and banana walnut bread with wild abandon occasionally. And […]
Spicy Corn Chowder with Chipotle Peppers in Adobo
Is it soup season yet? I’ve been (mostly) patiently awaiting it, that time when it’s okay to start posting soup recipes, especially those that have a fall flair (like my favorite, Butternut Squash with Sweet Potatoes, Red Peppers, and White Beans). And while it was about 105 here in the desert today, it is mid-September […]
Easy Homemade Seitan Recipe. Make Your Own Protein Packed “Wheat Meat!”
I love using seitan in my plant-based recipes. It is a perfect substitute for any kind of meat, it’s high in protein, and it has a meaty texture that even omnivores will love. With this easy homemade seitan recipe, it is simple to make your own “wheat meat” in just about an hour (including simmering […]
Eat Less Meat! Easy Ways to Make Better Choices Plus Vegan Summer Salad Recipe
These days many people are trying to eat less meat. As a vegan, this makes me very happy and I love brands that are making delicious food that can make it easier. This post is sponsored by Babbleboxx on behalf of Conagra. It’s hard to believe, but as recently as five years ago there weren’t […]
