Hi, Reader, Fresh strawberries are in season NOW! 🍓 We are lucky to live just down the block from a local farm known for their fresh strawberries. They offer wagon rides out the fields to pick your own berries (so fun!) or you can buy them pre-picked in their store. Whether you are picking your own, grabbing a pint from the farmers market, or buying a package from your favorite grocery store, fresh strawberries are sweet and versatile. 🍓 Here are some of our favorite strawberry recipes: Vegan...
14 days ago • 1 min read
Hi, Reader, Bean salads are quick and easy to make, nutritious and filling, and budget friendly. They make the perfect light lunch or dinner side dish. They're also great for taking on picnics or to potlucks and backyard BBQs. Or if you're a baseball/softball parent like me - they travel easily to games for easy eating on the sidelines. Just don't forget to pack a fork! They can usually be customized with whatever ingredients you have on hand and can easily be scaled up to feed a crowd....
21 days ago • 1 min read
Hi, Reader, Memorial Day weekend is the official start of summer cookout season. Hopefully the weather where you are is nice enough to have an outdoor celebration this year. It should be gorgeous here in the Chicago area today. The good news is that all of these recipes can be made indoors and enjoyed anywhere even if the weather doesn't cooperate for you. Some of our backyard cookout favorites are: Spicy Bean Burgers (just 4 ingredients!) Kidney Bean BBQ Burgers Portobello Sliders Roasted...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi, Reader, In honor of my son's birthday coming up this week (17! Nearly an adult!) I'm sharing his favorite recipes from Veggie Inspired. He definitely loves pasta of all kinds. He's also quite fond of bell peppers, olives, and most things sweet. He's honestly not too picky and has always been a pretty adventurous eater even when he was younger. I'm very lucky to be his mom! ❤️ Here are some of the Veggie Inspired recipes that he loves best: Mint Chocolate Chip Granola Pesto Pizza Bites...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi, Reader, Happy Cinco do Mayo! 🪅 Whether you celebrate Cinco de Mayo or not, Mexican-inspired recipes are always a good idea in my opinion. Mexican cuisine is one of the easiest to veganize since many recipes are bean and vegetable heavy already. Here are some of our favorite Mexican-inspired recipes: Homemade Guacamole (We can't get enough of this stuff!) 3 Bean Corn Salsa Vegan Queso Refried Beans Spicy Seasoned Black Beans (A staple that we make almost weekly!) Healthy Taco Salad Lentil...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi, Reader, We don't usually have a set menu for Easter. It's usually a potluck of random recipes, which is, honestly, my favorite kind of meal. But, when I think of Easter, I think of spring...and carrots. Here are some spring favorites that would make perfect additions to your Easter menu. Breakfast Carrot Cake Pancakes Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal Blueberry Breakfast Cake Pineapple Coconut Muffins Snacks Green Goddess Dip Roasted Carrot Hummus Lunch & Dinner Lemn Roasted Asparagus Roasted...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hi, Reader, I have always been obsessed with cookbooks. I read them novels. Whenever I get in a recipe rut, I pull one off the shelf and get inspired. Or I hand them over to the kids and tell them to pick 2 to 3 recipes they'd like to try. I have two new cookbooks to tell you about today that are going to be staples in our house. And I think you're going to love them, too! 📚 Vegan Wholesome by Brandi Doming This cookbook features hearty whole food plant-based recipes from breakfast to dessert...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hi, Reader, Now that it's March, spring produce is starting to hit store shelves. Vegetables like asparagus, artichokes, radishes, lettuces, herbs, leeks, green onions, and more, are in season. In season produce has the best flavor and you can usually find good deals, too. If you have a farmer's market near you, even better! Here are a few of our favorite vegan recipes using spring produce. Green Goddess Dip Avocado Toast with Radishes Velvety Green Vegetable Soup Creamy Leek and Wild Rice...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hi, Reader, I asked the kids what they want on the dinner menu this week. Turns out my kids have good taste! :) Here is what we'll be enjoying: Monday: Pesto Pasta Bake (Caroline's choice) Tuesday: Pepper Steak (Matthew's choice...truth be told, this is not the version he asked for. I'll be making two options.) Wednesday: Spinach Gnoochi (Another of Matthew's choices) served with roasted asparagus (I added the asparagus...he won't want this. 🤷♀️) Thursday: BBQ Lentils, Mashed Potatoes, and...
4 months ago • 1 min read