I’m always looking for delicious and easy freezer meals. There are so many nights that we want to eat a healthy and inexpensive meal, but just don’t have the time to start from scratch. Usually, we end up eating takeout. Dinners that can be cooked from frozen are absolutely ideal in those situations, because you…
Category: Dinner
Rice and Beans with Tostones
Two of my three college roommates are from Puerto Rico, and the third is from the Dominican Republic. I was absolutely spoiled by the delicious food they made for our “family dinners” and potluck parties. Rice and beans were always a staple, of course, as were tostones and mangĂș. Our college apartment had a signature…
Israeli Couscous with White Beans and Veggies
Sometimes simple meals are the best. You know the kind – they’re the meals you make out of a random assortment of ingredients gathered from your fridge and pantry. I recently bought some gorgeous Israeli Couscous Mix from Trader Joe’s and was dying to try it out, especially since we grow so tired of the rotation of the…
Beet Risotto
Eat the rainbow! It’s sound advice if you’re trying to eat a healthier diet, because vegetables with big color usually have big nutritional value too. The vibrant colors are mother nature’s way of making healthy fruit and vegetables more appealing to animals. It’s no wonder why I’m drawn to bright berries and juicy red tomatoes…
Mac N Cheese with Broccolini
It seems like many new vegans find themselves on the hunt for the perfect dairy-free mac-n-cheese recipe. Mac-n-cheese is one of those dishes you might really miss in the beginning of your journey, especially if you haven’t been exposed to a good vegan version yet. But, I’m happy to report that yummy vegan mac-n-cheese recipes…
Portobellos with Power Pesto
Portobello mushrooms are like a vegan/vegetarian’s DREAM. Besides being velvety delicious, portobellos are super filling and very high in protein. Restaurants commonly use portobellos as a meat-free alternative to burgers, and I’ve seen fellow vegan bloggers grill them as an alternative to steak. I’ll have to try that sometime. Tonight I was in the mood…
Tofu Kebabs and Corn with Basil Butter
Memorial Day Weekend is the official start of summertime as made apparent by the crazy traffic heading down to the Jersey Shore from New York City, the (sometimes) warm temperatures, the three-day weekend, and most importantly…the BBQs! My family typically gathers together at my parents’ home for the long weekend. They live close to the…
Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers
Veggie. Burgers. Two words that bring to mind summertime, barbecues, and maybe THE most broadly accepted form of meatless eating. Every restaurant seems to carry a veggie burger on their menu, even if it is their only vegetarian option, and there are so many varieties and brands of veggie burgers in grocery stores now that…
Teriyaki Tempeh Lettuce Wraps
Ladies and gentleman, lett-uce not forget to nourish ourselves with nutritious plant-based foods, including this beautiful fresh lettuce and our delicious friends, teriyaki and tempeh. It’s the time of year to enjoy fresh lettuce, as the nights are still cool but the days have a higher sun and some warmer temperatures (…sometimes). Lettuce is thriving,…
Breaded Tofu and Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Comfort food – not normally what comes to mind of when you think “vegan”. But this meal sure was comforting for both my mind and my tummy. All the elements of a good comfort meal were present: creamy mashed potatoes, gravy, slow roasted veggies, and breaded and fried tofu? Okay, maybe tofu is not what you…
An Imperfect Vegan 