Every now and then I like to get fancy. With my cooking that is. Usually, I’m a pretty basic cook. I love to make tacos, chili, big salads, etc. They are simple, tasty, quick to make, and usually pretty healthy. Actually, I think of myself as a lucky cook. I have a “talent” for throwing […]
Run Strong on a Plant-Based Diet + a BBQ Tempeh Burger Recipe
Can you believe it’s mid-August? Summer has flown by, which, as a desert-dweller, I’m not too sad about. It’s still barbecue season, so there’s that. Though to be honest, when it’s 120 outside I tend to do most of my grilling indoors. Fortunately, the Tempeh Burger recipe I’m sharing is perfect for the barbecue, indoor […]
Spicy Southwest Salad with Black Beans, Avocado, and Quinoa
So, last week I was scrolling through Facebook and I saw a recipe for a salad with black beans, avocado, and quinoa. I thought, “well, this looks delicious!” Then I thought, “hmmm, this sounds familiar.” Sure enough, I took a scroll through my own blog and found not one recipe (as I posted on Instagram […]
Creamy Jackfruit Stew with Potatoes and White Beans. Vegan and Gluten-Free
I have made this Creamy Jackfruit Stew many times, and to be honest, probably never in exactly the same way with exactly the same ingredients. That is the joy of this stew though. It’s perfect after a busy day because, as long as you have a can of jackfruit in your cupboard, some vegetable broth, and […]
Easy Vegan Lasagna with Basil Cashew Ricotta
I first made this vegan lasagna shortly after I discovered cashew cheese. I’m pretty sure it was the first time I’d made lasagna since I became a vegan, but when I found out how easy and delicious it was to make cashew cheese I knew that, with a tweak or two, it would make a […]
Strawberry Almond Power Smoothie Bowl
I’ve been trying hard to up my fruit intake (beyond my banana a day!) and one of the easiest ways I have found is to have a daily smoothie or smoothie bowl. I actually prefer the smoothie bowl since it seems to have more substance and keeps me fuller longer. This post contains affiliate links. […]
