Sausage Bake was a staple casserole dinner in my household when I was a kid. We must have had it once a week for a good few years, most likely because it was cheap and convenient for my mom to prep ahead and put in the oven on time bake. During our middle school and…
Tag: meat free
Italian Meatloaf
Meatloaf and mashed potatoes is an iconic American meal, isn’t it? My English hubby has many (negative) preconceived notions about meatloaf, and I was determined to change his mind about this dish – and with a vegan version at that! I chose to serve it with delicious, creamy mashed potatoes to help my chances, but…
Meatball Sandwiches
Did you know you can be a vegan and still eat MEATBALL SANDWICHES? Tonight’s dinner was inspired by one of NYC’s gems, the Meatball Shop, which does offer meat-less-balls and makes a fortune taking advantage of people’s love of the meatball sub. This vegan version is the real deal. You are gonna wanna make this…
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…
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…
Scrambled Tofu Breakfast
What’s better than breakfast for dinner? It’s can be so nice to break up the monotony of the week with the excitement of something unexpected for dinner. Breakfast for dinner signifies an informality of sorts, as if we are getting away with something naughty. As a kid, whenever Mom was out at dinnertime, Dad made…
Stuffed Eggplant with Tahini Sauce
Eggplant is one of those vegetables that I never really know what to do with. I’ll call it my “problem” vegetable. I never know whether to roast it, saute it, grill it, or fry it to get the texture I want. And I always forget to salt and let it sit first to draw out…
Chickpea Curry and Greens
I imagine many vegans would profess that chickpeas are one of the most important foods in their diets. If you consider hummus, chickpeas, and aquafaba (the liquid from the can – look it up, trust me), chickpeas are in a lot of vegan meals, snacks, and desserts. I’m a big fan of chickpeas baked into a…
An Imperfect Vegan 