Even though I love tofu in any form, I love finding new ways to make it that can please any palate. This Smoked Garlic Tofu is crispy, flavorful, and super quick to make. I love to eat this in a whole wheat wrap with my Sweet & Tangy Coleslaw and some extra veg. You can also throw this tofu in a salad or slice it thin and sear it to make smoked tofu steaks. Any which way you make it, I hope you’ll fall in love with tofu like I have.
For a comforting, super easy weeknight meal, try this Creamy Garlic Veggie Pasta. This recipe requires no vegan cheese! Add in tomatoes, zucchini, spinach, and any other veggies your heart desires. The trick to making a creamy vegan sauce? Oat milk.
If you’re a new vegan, vegan curious, or simple want to try something different this year at your Thanksgiving table, these are the go-to vegan Thanksgiving recipes and dishes my family has tested over the past three years. While some of these are definite recipes, others are suggestions for substitutes for common ingredients.
Potatoes are life. There—I said it! For a healthy dose of carbs and comfort food combined, these Vegan Mashed Potato Bowls really hit the spot! They’re perfect for cozy winter nights when you just want some food that feels like a warm hug. Collard greens, creamy Yukon gold potatoes, and a savory vegan gravy make this a winter weeknight winner.
Acorn squash has to be my favorite winter squash! It’s just sweet enough to feel like a treat, but also pairs really well with savory flavors. This vegan stuffed acorn squash feels like a warm hug, especially now that the weather is getting colder! Use up your winter squash and cozy up on the couch to enjoy dinner.
Hearty winter soups––what more could a girl want? (Maybe a side of cornbread to go with…) Boil a pot of this White Bean & Kale Soup and you’ll be warm and toasty! This soup is entirely vegan and can be made oil & salt free, if you wish. It also acts more like a stew. The trick to the creamy broth? Potatoes!
I grew up eating this recipe, but with ground beef instead of vegan meat. It resembles chili, but has the taste of tacos due to the seasoning so we always called it “taco soup.” Add beans, broth, and spices and you’re good to go! It definitely takes on the life of more of a chili, but the taco seasoning gives it that awesome flavor. I love to pair this with some vegan cornbread with vegan butter. You can also add vegan cheese, sour cream, and cilantro too! (TRUE pro tip: To make this dish even more fun, crumble some Fritos on top! This adds a perfect crunch and flavor.)
Consumers are becoming increasingly interested in reducing the amount of waste we produce. With more predicted plastic than fish in the oceans by 2040, reducing plastic consumption and going zero waste is something everyone is somewhat interested in. We all live on the same planet, right?
These vegan potato zucchini cakes were a quick recipe that I whipped up and they are truly becoming one of my favorite meals! With only three major ingredients, I don’t think they could get any easier to make.
Sometimes you just need a meal that feels wholesome. As a vegan, I eat a lot of “bowl meals,” meaning I throw a bunch of veggies and carbs into a bowl and eat it. It’s always filling and nutritious, but doesn’t exactly feel like I’m eating a proper sit-down meal. These breaded tofu steaks make for an easy, weeknight vegan meal that would be perfect for a family dinner or date night. They’re low maintenance, while also feeling a bit elevated. You can dress them up with well planned side dishes, or simply eat them like chicken nuggets––it’s totally up to you!
For those who think vegan food is always colorful, vibrant, or even “healthy,” this blog post is for you. The truth is, we’re all human--and even though making my food look appealing is a fun hobby, I don’t always eat carefully crafted meals. My meals are easy, they’re simple, and they’re (sometimes) filled with junk food!
Want to know where to start? I’ve made a list below of some of my go-to workouts! Many of these are low intensity and can be a lot of fun. I’d much rather eat food than move my body, so I try to pick things that I will enjoy (i.e., dancing, yoga, or dog spotting walks)!
These vegan summer rolls are what get me through those days when it’s so hot you barely have an appetite. They’re fresh, light, and super delicious! You can get even more creative with the recipe and fill them with other things like seitan, different kinds of noodles, Thai or regular basil, or even make them with fruit. If you don’t have powdered peanut butter for the peanut sauce, just use two tablespoons of regular crunchy or creamy peanut butter.
Some days are just hard. And for really hard days, you need things that make you feel better. Enter: self-care. Everyone’s version of self care is different, but for me, it includes a quiet day or night and soothing products that are guaranteed to make me feel better. Here’s my list of my favorite self care activities and products for when I’m really emotional.
I love any kind of taco, but fish tacos might actually be my favorite! Luckily, these vegan fish tacos are a quick dinner and full of flavor. Gardein makes the best vegan fish and once these filets are crispy, they combine perfectly with homemade avocado crema, tangy pickled cabbage, and flour tortillas.
If I’m ever on a sandwich kick or the weather starts getting warmer, all I ever want is refreshing tangy chickpea salad! This is a super easy recipe that can be thrown together in less than 10 minutes. Smashed chickpeas, tangy pickles, red onion, and vegan mayo make this perfect for bringing on to spring picnic.
I don’t know about you, but with so much uncertainty in the world, I’ve been wanting quick, easy, and lazy vegan meals to put together for lunches or dinner. Noodles, especially ramen, are such a comfort food for me. I loved eating ramen noodles growing up, and now that I’m an adult, eating ramen brings back all those comforting feelings. This recipe is a ridiculously easy vegan lunch idea and is so flavorful! Try these easy vegan ramen noodles for lunch or for an elevated take on dinner.
With everyone doing a lot more cooking lately, I figured I would share some of my favorite ways to use up food! I always love having fresh veggies and fruit in my apartment, but for one person, things can go bad pretty fast if I’m not eating a lot. I love finding new ways to give food a second life! Here are four of my favorite recipes and tips for preventing food waste.
These are absolutely delicious and a great alternative to mashed potatoes if you're looking to add more legumes or protein to your diet! No one will know the difference.
