Beets have always been one of my favorite veggies – I love the earthy flavor! This dish is a fun way to enjoy your veggies – beets, avocado and cucumber are combined with a soy and rice vinegar sauce and topped with sesame seeds, lime zest and peanuts. Delicious over cold rice or salad greens! … Beet Poke Bowl
This bright, lemony white rice includes a hearty amount of fresh spinach with the addition of toasty pine nuts and salty feta. Though simple, this dish has such a wonderful depth of flavor! Serve this with chicken, salmon or, to keep it vegetarian, a large side of roasted vegetables. 2. Add rice, water and lemon … Spinach Feta Rice
This salad is so simple and the flavors are so fresh and inviting. The sweet, crisp apple and fennel, buttery parmesan and pistachios and crunchy kale and cabbage combine perfectly with the citrus vinaigrette. Serve this on it’s own or topped with grilled salmon or chicken for a delicious and healthy meal. 2. Add kale … Fall Harvest Kale Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Lasagna is one of my favorite items to prep at the beginning of the week because I find the leftovers to be even better – it’s an easy, complete meal to take to work for lunch. This lasagna is so creamy and delicious and the perfect flavor combo of sweet and salty. Serve this with … Butternut Squash and Spinach Pesto Lasagna
Pumpkins and all types of squash are available at the market right now and I believe they are more than just a decoration. The combination of roasted tomato and pumpkin works so well together – both add their own unique sweetness which means I didn’t have to add any sugar to the soup. Serve this … Roasted Pumpkin and Tomato Soup
My past experience with vegan baking still has me using some of those techniques in my everyday cooking. These cookies have no butter or eggs, yet they have great texture and mouthfeel. Another bonus to this recipe is you can stir all of the ingredients together in one bowl for easy clean-up. I added walnuts … Coconut Oil Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
This meal is just one of many examples of how plant-based meals can be absolutely delicious and filling. The flavors of the BBQ tofu, spiced roasted veggies, creamy black beans, hearty brown rice and fresh lime meld perfectly together. You can make this recipe using a variety of vegetables or beans (use what you have … BBQ Tofu and Veggie Rice Bowls
Every week we try to have at least one big salad with lots of veggies and lean protein. This salad is chock-full of freshness and flavor – sweet tomatoes, buttery avocado, salty feta and juicy steak. The dressing doubles as a great dip for veggies if you have a little extra leftover. 2. Melt butter … Steak Salad with Creamy Herb Dressing
Cozy season is upon us which means I’ve started to brainstorm all kinds of ways to use delicious locally-grown apples. Whether you’re using them in sweet recipes (like my apple cake) or savory ones like this, apple season is great time to get outside and enjoy all of the bounty that local farms have to … Pan-Fried Pork Chops and Apples
I have a sweet spot for scallops. Each bite of this dish is a pop of flavor! The blackened seasoning provides a wonderful spicy and smoky flavor which pairs nicely with the sweetness of the corn, peppers and scallops. I threw some Brussels sprouts in there too for added nutrition and texture. Scoop up all … Blackened Scallops with Sweet Corn, Brussels Sprouts and Peppers
