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...
19 days 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...
about 1 month 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...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
I am not Irish and I've never really celebrated St. Patrick's Day. However, I do love my greens! To me, St. Patrick's Day recipes feature anything Irish-inspired, with green colored ingredients, or minty. Here are a few of our favorite vegan St. Patrick's Day recipes. Vegan Potato Soup Green Vegetable Soup Vegan Shepherd's Pie Roasted Potato Arugula Salad Dill Quinoa Salad Potato Veggie Fritters Vegan Green Goddess Dip Mint Matcha Smoothie Pineapple Spinach Smoothie Green Blender Juice Mint...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi, Reader, The women's Big 10 basketball tourney starts tonight and you're going to need all the chips and dip to cheer on your teams. Go Hawkeyes! 🖤💛 Not a basketball fan? That's ok. You're still going to love these delicious dip recipes for snacking. Of course, you can always go with crudités instead of chips if that's more your thing. Or maybe a combo of both! Here are a few of our favorite vegan dip recipes: Butternut Squash Queso French Onion Dip Green Goddess Dip Roasted Red Pepper...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Love is in the air! Valentine's Day is this week. Whether you're celebrating with a significant other, doting on your kids, living it up with your friends, or just treating yourself, I've got you covered with some delightful recipes. From breakfast to dessert, here are some of our favorite Valentine's Day recipes: Breakfast Strawberry Smoothie Bowl Strawberry Beet Smoothie Vegan Chocolate Donuts Overnight Chocolate Chia Pudding Dinner Lasagna Roll Ups Creamy Mushroom Pasta Butternut Squash...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Whether you're interested in the big game today or not, game day eats are always a good idea! Here are some of our favorites: Vegan Buffalo Chicken Dip 3 Bean Corn Salsa Vegan Queso Vegan French Onion Dip Vegan Polish Mistakes Pesto Pizza Bites Tortilla Rollups Buffalo Cauliflower Vegan Soft Pretzels Sloppy BBQ Chickpea Sandwiches Vegan Chorizo Chili Vegan Tostadas Crunchy Black Bean Mini Tacos Go Team! Want more plant-based, easy family recipes? My cookbooks are available online and...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hi, Reader, Why we love Buddha Bowls: Packed with plant-based protein Loaded with energizing whole grains Abundant with fresh vegetables Bursting with flavors and textures EASY TO CUSTOMIZE! Some of our family favorite bowl recipes: Mediterranean Grain Bowls Nutty Brown Rice Broccoli Bowls Pesto Quinoa Veggie Bowls Super Simple Vegan Burrito Bowls Roasted Veggie Rice Bowls BBQ Lentil Bowls BBQ Hawaiian Tofu Bowls Sweet Potato Quinoa Bowls What are your favorite bowl ingredients? Hit reply and...
3 months ago • 1 min read
With windchills nearing -30 this week, we are making allll the cozy comfort food! Here are 5 of our favorite easy comfort food meals that you can make this week! Easy Vegan Pasta Bake Sweet Potato Peanut Butter Curry Carrot Lentil Soup Sloppy Joe Cornbread Casserole Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese Enjoy! Want more plant-based, easy family recipes? My cookbooks are available online and everywhere books are sold. The Meatless Monday Family Cookbook The Meat-Free Kitchen Plant-Based Diet...
3 months ago • 1 min read