I frequently get asked if there are any foods that were my favorite growing up that were not vegan. Or which animal foods I miss the most. Too be honest, it is not the actual food I miss ( because honestly my tastes have just changed), but the social ease of eating food with other people…
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Spicy Pinto & Tempeh Chili
I typically try to avoid using products whose main goal is to “mimick” meat. While I think these products are great every once in a while as a treat, I don’t believe they should be a staple in a person’s diet. For some reason I’ve always put tempeh in this category of processed mock meat…
Oil-Free Takeout Chow Mein
I have never met anyone who does not like takeout noodles. There is something about them, the chewy noodle, the salty sauce, the semi soft veggies that just makes you feel like staying on the couch in your pajamas and watching your favorite shows. And while sometimes I crave killer takeout, I am always a…
Antipasti Pasta with Sun Dried Tomato Dressing
You know those fancy self serve olive bars in the grocery stores, I’ve always wondered if people actually used them since I rarely saw people lined up. It wasn’t until recently (when I finally got around to liking olives) that I understood the allure of an entire bar dedicated to salty, sour, spicy, preserved…
Fresh Corn Polenta
In our house, fresh corn is THE ingredient of the summer. It’s sweet, packed with flavor, can be eaten raw or cooked and is extremely versatile. Any other time of the year in our house, dried polenta is a staple in our bulk pantry. It’s simple and it provides a heart base for any…
Mom’s Fresh Salsa
Every time I am at the grocery store and I pass the tomato section, especially in the summer, and I see those bright red vibrant tomatoes on the vine, I think of my mom. I think of her picking through the bunches and bringing those bright red orbs to her nose to see if they…
Mediterranean Cannellini Bean Dip
A while back I stumbled across a recipe online that would turn into one of my party favorites and entertaining staple for years to come. Gena Hamshaw over at The Full Helping blog created a recipe that can stand the test of time. Every single time I make her Polenta Squares with Walnut Tapenade I would end…
Maple Mustard Brussels Sprouts with Chickpeas
A few months ago, we were about to leave for a 2 week vacation, so I forced myself to not go grocery shopping and tried to eat every last scrap that we had in our fridge. The last days before any trip always turn out some interesting combinations of fridge scraps and pantry staples. Earlier in…
Fennel Minestrone with Orzo
Recently, with family in town I needed a quick and simple dinner to fill up my guests. So I consolidated my pantry and fridge and came up with this delicious concoction. Soups and stews are a wonderful way to get in lots of vegetables, grains, and greens. They are easy to make in large batches, so…
Ultimate Tofu Scramble
If you could pick the MVP of the savory breakfast world, eggs would almost always prevail. Omelets, scrambles, frittatas, burritos, sunny side up, over easy, soft boiled, on toast you name it eggs are there. Having such a dominate position on the breakfast menu, it’s a little daunting thinking about what savory breakfast dishes you…