I have a few family members that eat dairy-free. Over the holidays when we are all together, sometimes finding meals that fit into everyone’s diet is difficult. I shared this vegan mushroom stroganoff with cashew cream with my family this holiday season, and everyone enjoyed!
As a kid, mom always used to make stroganoff; it was a family favorite. Around the dinner table, we all agreed that the cashew cream made a great substitute for the sour cream in our family recipe. Continue reading
Posted in Pasta, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Mushrooms, Noodles, Nuts, Vegan, Vegetarian
Has anyone else been eyeing all the beautiful pumpkins that are out right now?! I certainly have, and I decided to figure out how to roast a pumpkin for homemade pumpkin puree, because, why not!
The first thing to consider is the variety of pumpkin you buy. Jack-O-Lantern pumpkins are watery and don’t have much flavor. Small sugar pumpkins are best for pies, and not necessarily for savory applications. Continue reading
Today I am sharing a recipe for roasted red pepper and tomato soup that is stupid easy to make, and loaded with rich flavors.
My husband doesn’t really like peppers, but he enjoyed a bowl of roasted red pepper soup at a wedding we attended recently. I knew I had to recreate the dish because we had found a way we could both enjoy red peppers! Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Soup, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Balsamic, Peppers, Quick and Easy, Sour Cream, Tomatoes, Vegan, Vegetarian
Is everyone ready for the new school year?! One of the simplest things you can do to prepare is to round up some easy lunch recipes. This broccoli and olive orzo salad with red wine vinaigrette recipe makes a great packed lunch!
I make all kinds of simple salads like this one for my work lunches. The best ones should be able to keep in the fridge during the week so you can make batches over the weekend. Continue reading
Posted in Pasta, Quick and Easy, Salad, Side Dish, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Beans, Broccoli, Olives, Quick and Easy, Vegan, Vegetarian
I love to make homemade pizza, so I thought, why not the sauce too? Pizza sauce is not a consistent recipe at all! There are a million different ways to make it, and today I am sharing my homemade pizza sauce from tomato sauce recipe!
While doing research for this recipe, I found a lot of different sauce recipes. Some used all tomato paste with water, some were no-cook recipes using canned tomatoes, and some used no seasonings! Continue reading
Posted in Condiments and Spreads, Pizza
Tagged Garlic, Herbs, Make ahead, Tomatoes, Vegan, Vegetarian
When I started my healthy eating journey, cutting out processed foods was the first major step I took, and undoubtedly one of the hardest. My husbands favorite food is tacos, so creating this mushroom lentil vegetarian taco crumbles recipe was a must!
If you are accustomed to using “meat crumbles” in your tacos, you definitely need to try this recipe. It is made with 4 simple ingredients, and tastes way better than the store bought variety! Continue reading
Posted in Component Cooking, Gluten Free Dishes, Mexican, Quick and Easy, Tacos, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Lentils, Mushrooms, Quick and Easy, Tacos, Vegan, Vegetarian
Every season brings on a new cooking method for the kitchen, and summertime is grilling season! This grilled polenta with fresh tomato relish captures summer with a smoky polenta wedges, and a garden-fresh relish!
I kept this recipe simple, so that it could be adapted to any situation. You can serve this recipe as an appetizer or side, or add some protein to make it whole meal! Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Gluten Free Dishes, Side Dish, Vegan
Tagged Garlic, Herbs, Polenta, Quick and Easy, Tomatoes, Vegan, Vegetarian
This months recipe redux them was for “healthy recipes you like to bring on a picnic.” I sprung right into action and whipped up these one pot peanut noodles with snap peas and cabbage!
The peanut sauce on this noodle bowl is what really makes the dish. You can use any long thin noodle, and any seasonal veggies you might have on hand. Continue reading
Posted in Asian, Pasta, Quick and Easy, Recipe Redux, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Garlic, Herbs, Noodles, Nuts, Peanut butter, Quick and Easy, Red cabbage, Snap peas, Vegan, Vegetarian
Today I have pulled together all of my favorite creative lentil recipes to share in one place! I love cooking with lentils because they can be used in such a wide variety of ways!
I have a few salads and soups in the round up, but most of my favorite ways to use lentils are a little more outside of the box. Pasta, Mexican food, and classic american dishes are all in the round up! Which recipe will you try first? Continue reading
In southern Illinois, we have a vegetarian cafe that makes a mean biscuits and gravy. My husband adores their dish, so naturally, I had to replicate it. Luckily, he like my vegan biscuits and gravy better!
For my biscuits and gravy, I make a homemade tempeh sausage. This is really the star of the dish, and where all the flavor comes from. If you’re not vegan, or don’t care for meat substitutes, you still need to check out those biscuits! Continue reading
Posted in Breakfast, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Maple Syrup, Spelt, Tempeh, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole grain
