With Thanksgiving right around the corner (woo!), it’s time to start planning my menu. I always enjoy keeping some things the same (you can’t mess with buttery mashed potatoes), but it’s nice to add a creative spin to favorites like cranberry sauce. Fresh cranberries are only available for a short time each year, so I … Rosemary Ginger Cranberry Sauce
This is my favorite type of meal – quick, fresh and full of flavor. The crisp butter lettuce leaves make a perfect bed for the toasty tofu cubes and crunchy garnishes. And this sauce is deliciously sweet and spicy. If you have any leftover tofu, this also works great served over rice noodles. 1. Preheat … Baked Tofu Lettuce Wraps with Sweet Chili Sauce
One word for this meal: flavorful. The miso paste adds a wonderful saltiness which balances perfectly with the agave nectar and toasty sesame seeds in the sauce. The crispy tofu and broccoli add a nice heartiness and the roasted cashews add the perfect nutty, crunchy garnish. This meal is great to pack for lunch as … Tofu, Broccoli and Cashew Stir-Fry with Sesame-Miso Sauce
I’m not sure when it started, but I genuinely enjoy tofu. My husband and I were eating at a Thai restaurant this weekend and he ordered tofu (totally my influence I’m guessing)! If you get tofu that is a good, firm texture, then it’s super simple to cook with. Normally my go-to place to look … Grilled Tofu Kabobs with Spicy Basil Pesto
Beets are one of my favorite veggies. Not only are they super good for you, but they add beautiful, vibrant color to side dishes and salads. This salad comes together in no time and is the perfect picnic item because it contains no dairy and it gets better the longer it sits. Pair with grilled … Raw Beet and Carrot Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
Is there anything better than sitting outside with a cold beverage on a perfect sunny day? I think not (especially when we wait for days like this for months)! I love margaritas but hate that they have so much sugar – so this is the perfect solution. Kombucha (a fermented tea that you can find … Lemonade Kombucha Margarita
The words dessert and healthy often don’t go together, but this time I’m making an exception. This pudding is one of my all-time favorite desserts. Not only is it super rich and delicious, but it boasts nutritional benefits as well (who can remember the last time your chocolate pudding contained fiber and healthy fats?). Because … Chocolate Avocado Pudding with Coconut Whipped Cream
With picnic and pool party season right around the corner, I’ve started to prepare my list of fun appetizers to serve to my guests. These spring rolls are so fresh and are the perfect cool, crisp snack to serve on a sunny day. The crunchy veggies and creamy tofu and avocado blend wonderfully with the … Tofu and Veggie Spring Rolls with Peanut Hoisin Sauce
Giardiniera is a combination of hot peppers and pickled vegetables. Ever since discovering it when I lived in Chicago, I have been obsessed with putting it on everything – eggs, pasta dishes, baked potatoes, tuna salad, etc. The other day I found a gallon tub of it when I was shopping at Gordon Food Service … Spicy Giardiniera Hummus
I’m always trying to come up with recipes for grab-and-go items that are high fiber and protein. Chia seed pudding may look a little different for those who have never tried it, but I love the texture since it’s similar to tapioca pudding. And you can’t beat the nutritional benefits that chia seeds provide (healthy … Coconut Mango Chia Pudding
