I know I used my avocado bowl, not for avocado or for guacamole, but for creamy black bean dip! And I did not regret it. It’s the perfect easy dip for a party, that no one will even realize is vegan! It tastes great paired with a spicy corn salsa and obviously the obligatory tortilla…
Crispy Cauliflower with Salsa Verde
Crispy cauliflower with fresh Salsa Verde is a yummy side dish perfect for a normal week night or for serving to guests. A fresh salsa verde made from chopped herbs, shallots, lemon juice, and olive oil is such an easy trick for dressing up your average plate of roasted veggies. The cauliflower gets a slightly…
Cozy Chorizo Stew
Cozy, spicy, nutritious — the three words I’d use to sum up this delicious vegan chorizo stew. I’m always trying to find new creative ways to use Trader Joe’s soy chorizo because it’s absolutely dynamite, and I recently came across an old recipe I had saved for chorizo cassoulet. I modified that recipe slightly and…
Asparagus and Kale Salad
Sometimes I get tired of salad for a few months and avoid it like the plague, and then I eat a salad like this that blows my mind and I’m back on the salad wagon!! I was craving greens and found this recipe in my Avant-Garde Vegan Cookbook. I very slightly modified it based on…
Warm Squash Quinoa Salad
I feel like I haven’t cooked anything the whole month of December. I know that isn’t true, but it feels like we haven’t had a “normal” meal in a long time. It feels good to start to get back to the routine and eat our familiar and healthy homemade dinners again. This warm quinoa salad…
Parmesan Roasted Baby Zucchini
I’ve never bought baby zucchinis before but these looked so cute in the store I just had to buy them! Their size makes them perfect for a variety of recipes, but today I wanted to try roasting them topped with a vegan “parmesan”. All you have to do is half the little babies, drizzle with…
Easy Date Cookies
Dates are a vegan’s best friend when it comes to baking and snacking. They’re naturally sweet and their stickiness can become an egg replacement. They are also wonderful for those pursuing a raw diet, or for anyone whose time is limited, because you can make lots of sweet treats without even turning on an oven!…
Chard and Chickpea Stew
I discovered the easiest dinner ever. This stew is warm, aromatic, and super satisfying. I love the surprise of the crunchy creamy pecans and the rich chunky tomato base. It’s perfect for a late work night or when you can’t be bothered to put in much effort, but don’t want to sacrifice on nutrition or…
Spaghetti Squash Lasagna
Lasagna + Spaghetti Squash = a combination of two wonderful things that is a match made in heaven! I decided to add some tender spaghetti squash noodles as a layer in our vegan lasagna, and it was a great addition. I’m always trying to take tried and true recipes and make them more interesting and…
Roasted Beet Salad
Easy healthy dinner ideas? Count me in. This is a simple salad that’s warm and cold, salty and sweet, and tender and crunchy. It’s got it all. If you can find vegan feta, I definitely recommend including it in this salad. The salty taste and crumbly texture brings out the best about all the other…
An Imperfect Vegan 