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The Best Vegan Lasagna!
Vegan Lasagna is a flavorful and hearty dish that’s packed with protein. Yes, it is vegan but even meat lovers will enjoy it! It’s layered with tender noodles, cashew ricotta cheese, marinara, spinach, and topped with mozzarella cheese. The recipe can be found here. The ricotta cheese is thick, creamy, and is a great recipe to use in lasagna, pasta, pizza, and more. I was skeptical when making the ricotta because this was my first attempt, but it did not disappoint. I didn’t know what to expect but was pleasantly surprised and admittedly didn’t know vegan cheese could taste this good! It was also very easy to make and only requires a few ingredients, most of which are pantry staples if you lead a vegan lifestyle. It has a lovely texture and amazing cheese flavor. The mozzarella is stretchy, creamy, and very smooth. It’s a wonderful substitute to dairy mozzarella! … Continue reading
May 16, 2020
(Vegan) Grilled Kabobs
It’s a great time of year to break out the grill and spend more time outdoors enjoying a meal. Kabobs are a quick and easy meal to make and are very customizable; you can add any meat, vegetable, or seasoning of your choice. We make kabobs more often than I want to admit because they are so simple! Today I want to share with you 2 recipes for vegetarian/vegan kabobs. The first is Grilled Jackfruit & Vegetable Kabobs and the second is Grilled Vegetable Kabobs. Both are packed with tender vegetables, are healthy for you, and incredibly tasty to eat. Even if you aren’t vegetarian or vegan, you will enjoy these kabobs. They also make a great side dish for any other grilled meal; pair a vegetable kabob with a juicy hamburger or chicken breast. For the Grilled Jackfruit & Vegetable Kabobs, I chose to use bell peppers (in multiple … Continue reading
May 15, 2020
Vegetable Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce
Have you ever had a spring roll before? If not, I’m sure you’ve noticed them on menus or seen pictures online. They are sometimes called Vietnamese spring rolls or rice paper rolls and are similar to egg rolls but are unfried. They are loaded with fresh vegetables and fruit and taste amazing! They are also vegetarian/vegan and oh so healthy. The recipe I want to share with you today is for Vegetable Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce. These make a great lunch, dinner, or appetizer. All you have to do is follow the instructions on the rice paper package…and maybe make a practice roll to familiarize yourself with the texture and feel of the rice paper 🙂 The taste is so light and refreshing! The recipe can be found here. The first thing you want to do is prep all your vegetables and fruit. You will have a lot to … Continue reading
April 29, 2020
Cinco de Mayo Celebration
This year, Cinco de Mayo falls on a Tuesday, which is also known as Taco Tuesday, so this is basically the best situation ever! Maybe I’m stretching a bit, but it gives us something to look forward to and celebrate in light of being quarantined. How do you plan on celebrating? We are going to enjoy a nice Mexican themed dinner with all the fixings! Here is the menu: Spicy Homemade Tomato Salsa Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas Homemade Churros with Chocolate Dipping Sauce Frozen Pineapple Daiquiri We’re going to enjoy a “Trio of Dip” with Guacamole, White Queso, and Spice Homemade Tomato Salsa. This will be something to snack on while we cook and also to enjoy with our meal. The guacamole and queso are both store-bought. I do have a great recipe for Chunky Guacamole, which can be found here, and White Queso Dip, which can be found … Continue reading
April 28, 2020
Pantry Meals
In the midst of COVID-19 and the stay-at-home order, meals can be a little harder to plan. Grocery stores are working hard to keep the shelves stocked but that doesn’t mean you will find every item on your list. I think that creates a great opportunity to clean out the pantry and make some meal using existing items on home. Maybe you have a lot of canned goods or items that are nearing expiration…use them! I created 5 different pantry meals last week that I’m going to share with you today. I didn’t use a recipe for any of them. They all resulted from items found in our pantry, fridge, or freezer. It was a great way to use the food, especially from the fridge, before it spoiled and a fun way to create some new meals. I highly suggest doing this at home. Who knows, you might create something … Continue reading
April 26, 2020
National Pretzel Day
Today is National Pretzel Day. I know, there is a special day for virtually everything these days, but in times like these, it’s fun to have something to look forward to! A bag of crunchy pretzels works just fine to celebrate with but I’m thinking a chewy and warm pretzel is the way to go. Soft pretzels are my favorite treat! I don’t make them often but when I do, I always wonder why I don’t make them more often…. it’s a vicious cycle. However you plan on celebrating is up to you, but I do want to share a few recipes with you to try. Homemade Soft Pretzels w/ Spicy Mustard Dipping Sauce Homemade Soft Pretzel Bites w/ Beer Cheese Sauce Buffalo Cheddar Soft Pretzel Twists Homemade Soft Pretzels w/ Spicy Mustard Dipping Sauce are soft, chewy, warm, and have a wonderful butter flavor. The Spicy Mustard Dipping … Continue reading
April 23, 2020
Homemade Pop-Tarts
Do you remember eating Pop-Tarts as a kid? I do. The wonderful little toaster pastries filled with sugar were one of my favorite breakfast items as a kid. My tastes have changed a bit since then but every so often I do crave the fruity-sugary-goodness of a Pop-Tart. I decided to take a crack at making my own Homemade Pop-Tarts and they were delicious! The crust was soft and flakey, the filling was packed with fruit and tasted like fresh jam, and the icing on top added the perfect amount of sweetness. The nice thing about these is you can change up the flavor and use whatever fruit you like. I chose blueberry and raspberry, but you could easily substitute strawberry, for example. If you have kids (or are still a kid at heart) these could be a fun quarantine project. The kids can help in the kitchen, put those … Continue reading
April 21, 2020
Creative Cauliflower Meals
When most people think of cauliflower, they probably don’t get excited. It’s just another vegetable with a bland flavor…blah blah blah…but it’s so much more! It’s packed with fiber and B-vitamins, is incredibly versatile, and is one of my favorite vegetables to create meals with. You can create a full meal with one head of cauliflower. Roast it, put it in soup, make pizza crust or rice, etc. I however, like to make Chinese inspired dishes with cauliflower. We did “Chinese Food Week” at our house and created some amazing meals! You can’t tell the difference in the substitution of vegetable for meat, and the flavors were out of this world. These make great Meatless Monday meals, are all vegetarian, and are also vegan. We made the following dishes. Recipes and instructions for each are below. Cashew Cauliflower Kung Pao Cauliflower Orange Glazed Cauliflower Sticky Sesame Cauliflower Sweet & Sour … Continue reading
April 10, 2020
Potato Tacos with Jalapeno Cilantro Sauce
Potato Tacos with Jalapeno Cilantro Sauce are a delight! They are vegetarian as well as vegan, so they make the perfect meal for Meatless Monday (or any day of the week). Plus, they are delicious! And who doesn’t love tacos? The Jalapeno Cilantro Sauce is a wonderful condiment for these tacos. It add a citrusy, tangy, flavor to the tacos. You’ll have plenty of leftover sauce as well to enjoy later in the week on more tacos, rice, chicken, salad, etc. The recipe can be found here. Start by making the Jalapeno Cilantro Sauce. Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender and blend on high until smooth; jalapeno, cilantro, garlic cloves, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, avocado oil, vegan mayo, and salt. I like to lightly chop the jalapeno and cilantro, and mince the garlic before adding it to the food processor so it’s easier to blend. I … Continue reading
April 8, 2020
Vegan Vegetable Noodle Soup
Vegan Vegetable Noodle Soup is packed with fresh vegetables and is incredibly tasty and healthy. It’s a spin on traditional chicken noodle soup but without the chicken. Don’t let the word vegan scare you away. Yes, this is a vegan dish, but it is also vegetarian, meatless, and delicious, so give it a try! If you are missing the chicken texture in each bite, add some chickpeas. You can also mix and match the vegetables to your liking or to use up anything you have on hand. The recipe can be found here. Start by prepping the vegetables. I like to chop everything ahead of time to make assembly easier once I start cooking. Slice the carrots, celery, onion, and potatoes. Mince the garlic. You can also play around with quantities. If you like carrots but not celery, add more carrots and less celery. You want to enjoy the soup … Continue reading
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