A question from non-vegans considering veganism is usually, will I ever get to eat something creamy again if I give up dairy? The answer is: yes! This recipe uses softened (soaked) cashews to make a creamy sauce that turns a bag of spinach into something much more delicious and special. Creamed spinach is a simple side…
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Green Gazpacho
This is basically a green juice or smoothie, but in soup form! It’s chock full of nutritious veggies and flavorful herbs, blending together into a super bright dish (both in color and taste). It’s a great way to nourish your body if you’re feeling sluggish, or if you’re like me and have over indulged in…
Creamy Butter Beans with Spinach Pesto
I am always searching for a new way to enjoy beans, since they are a top protein source for vegan/vegetarians and we eat them so often! NYTimes Cooking inspired me with one of their recipes a few weeks ago. Their idea of a creamy white bean balanced by a pop of green freshness really appealed to…
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…
Sweet Potato & Spinach Lentils
Sometimes I like to mix together a bunch of my favorite things and see what happens. In this case, it’s sweet potatoes, fresh spinach, and slow simmered green lentils. It turned out to be a great combination and a super easy two-pot dinner that we will definitely be making again (and again)! The key is…
Spinach and Cheese Swirls
I had a lot of fun making these cuties. The recipe was so simple and the result was so cute and scrumptious, it was a total delight! I had a sheet of frozen puff pasty in the freezer waiting to be sculpted into something new and delicious, and a bag of spinach that desperately waiting…
Cauliflower Spinach Bake
This Cauliflower and Spinach Bake uses just few simple ingredients to create a super healthy and cozy dinner or side dish. It starts with an easy vegan bechamel sauce as its creamy base. Then you add slightly cooked cauliflower and spinach to finish cooking in the rich, creamy sauce. It’s a warm and hearty meal…
Slow Cooker Cauliflower and Potato Curry
Tired of slow cooker recipes yet? Nope, me neither! This one was from Half Baked Harvest and if you like curry flavor, it’s absolutely delicious. I splurged for all the garnishes for this one (a rare occurrence!), and it made a huge impact on the flavor of the dish. The coconut milk + red curry paste sauce…
Spinach & Artichoke Dip
Excited for New Years Eve? Attending or hosting a party? Serve this spinach and artichoke dip and no one will even know it’s vegan! It’s the perfect time to whip out this beloved, creamy party food. I can’t think of a better way to ring in the new year. 🙂 I love party food because…
Beet Braid
I had a leftover sheet of frozen puff pastry and couldn’t figure out what to do with it, so I tried my hand at a fancy pastry braid and filled it with some beets, spinach, and pesto for an easy 20 minute dinner. The braid could use some work – don’t look too closely, it’s…
An Imperfect Vegan 