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 […]
Jackfruit Tikka Masala: Vegan, Gluten-Free and Easy!
I love this Jackfruit Tikka Masala recipe. Not only is it delicious it’s also vegan, gluten-free, and really fast and easy to prepare. Many masala recipes require marinating the “meat” for several hours before cooking. Jackfruit Tikka Masala requires no marinade, yet it is still flavorful, tender, and spicily good. If you’ve read my blog […]
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 […]
Penne Pasta with Vegan Cilantro Cream Sauce
Sometimes I struggle to create a new recipe. Not only with the recipe itself, but with my motivation to make it, photograph it, and publish it. Other times, like with this Penne Pasta with Vegan Cilantro Cream Sauce, the recipe just happens. I had some vegan cream cheese on hand, I didn’t have basil, but […]
Tempeh Tacos with Mango Salsa. Vegan and Gluten-Free
Tempeh tacos make a terrific meal for Meatless Monday! They are nutritious and delicious, as well as a fast and easy recipe to prepare. They are also a great introduction to the use of tempeh in vegan and vegetarian recipes. They are also gluten-free (check the label on your tempeh, not all of them are […]