I can’t believe Christmas is only two weeks away! This entire year has flown by, but the few weeks after Thanksgiving often feel like just a few days. Being the procrastinator that I am, I guess it’s time to plan my vegan Christmas dinner! That’s not quite as irresponsible as it sounds. I make something […]
A Vegan Traditionalist: 3 Last Minute Thanksgiving Recipes
During the last two weeks before Thanksgiving, you will find hundreds of vegan Thanksgiving recipes on the internet. While I love to browse through them all, I confess that I tend to stick to a traditional menu (sans turkey, of course). Most Thanksgiving recipes are easy to veganize without losing any of the delicious flavor. […]
Banana Walnut Powerhouse Smoothie Bowl
I find that many people skip (or skimp on) breakfast when they get busy. Making it easy is key as is using ingredients that are satisfying and will fuel you through your morning. This Banana Walnut Powerhouse Smoothie Bowl is a quick and delicious way to fuel your day. This post contains affiliate links. Banana […]
Vegan Meatloaf with Beyond Beef: Plant-Based Comfort Food
I was shopping at Target a couple of weeks ago and was surprised to find, in their grocery section, a package of Beyond Beef plant-based ground. This was a sign. Even though I rarely ate beef before I went vegan, I’d been having the urge for meatloaf lately. Vegan meatloaf of course. With mashed potatoes […]
Vegan Shawarma
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 […]
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 […]
