It is surprisingly hard to think of creative work snacks. I bring a couple of snacks every day for when I get hungry in the afternoon, and it’s hard not to get tired of carrots and hummus, and apples and peanut butter. Don’t get me wrong, these combinations and others similar to them are basically…
Loaded Quesadillas
I have to admit that I haven’t tried that many brands of meat substitutes because I don’t want to rely on imitating meat products in order to be feel “satisfied” in a vegan lifestyle. I don’t want to perpetuate the idea that you need to eat meat or meat-like substances in order to be full…
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…
Fruit and Nut Granola
Some things in life are both good for you, and a little bit of a treat. Granola is one of those things. Granola has really great ingredients, like nuts and oats that are high in protein, and dried fruit for a natural sweetness that is guilt-free. It also happens to be smothered in maple syrup…
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,…
Slow Cooker Bean Chili
Sometimes hubby and I have busy weeks, full of after hours work responsibilities and/or social plans. Many times our schedules oppose each others’ and there are weeks that we don’t eat dinner together at all. Those weeks can easily mean back-to-back takeout or fast food for dinner, but due to the costs of those options…
An Imperfect Vegan 