vegan

Tofu Katsu If you have been leary on trying tofu, please try this Tofu Katsu!  Light, crunchy on the outside, tender on the inside.  The sesame slaw is the perfect accompaniment to this tofu, and the drizzle of Ying’s sauce mixed with chili crisp is just the icing on the cake. Is tofu good for you? Tofu is a nutritious and versatile plant-based protein that...

Delicata Squash Pasta Sauce My love affair of zero Weight Watchers points delicata squash continues with the super easy and delicious delicata squash pasta sauce recipe.  The slight sweetness of the delicata squash paired with the tang of the tomatoes reminds me of canned SpaghettiOs – and I am here for it!  Sunday’s after church growing up I would use my babysitting money to buy...

How to Eat Vegan for A Week When I first mentioned that I was going to eat vegan for a week, I got so many questions!  First and foremost – WHY? My new friend Derek challenged me to go vegan for 30 days.  I counter offered to try it for 5 days.  He has an amazing YouTube channel if you want to check that out...

Exploring a Vegan, Plant-Based Menu for a Week As someone who enjoys a variety of foods, including meat, I’m taking on a new challenge: switching to a vegan, plant-based menu for a week. This isn’t about giving up meat forever, but rather a way to introduce more vegetables into my diet and explore the benefits of plant-based eating. While I’m excited to dive into this...

Vegan Egg Rolls These vegan egg rolls were inspired by Derek.  Do you follow Derek Sarno on YouTube?  You can check out his channel here.  I stumbled on his channel a few weeks ago, and he makes amazing vegan food.  He now follows me on Instagram, so we are basically best friends now, he just doesn’t know it yet.  😂 He’s challenged me to go...

Chickpea Salad Is this a chickpea salad?  Or is it a chickpea spread?  Whatever you call it, it’s delicious! Eating veggies has always been my downfall.  Not going to lie, but I think because my parents overcooked veggies growing up (my mom still loves her fresh green beans boiled for 45 minutes) I never ate them growing up.  In fact, the only vegetables I ate...

Lentil Smash Burger Tacos Have you ever watched an Instagram or YouTube video recipe and immediately want to make it?  That’s what happened when I saw these lentil smash burger tacos from Tapped In Wellness on IG. While you know I love my beef, these lentil smash burger tacos will be on heavy rotation this summer.  Quick, easy, and if you have a blackstone these...

Cheater Sourdough Bread This cheater sourdough bread recipe may make the fear of using yeast a thing of the past.  My method also does not require any special equipment other than a bowl and a Dutch oven.   In a world where instant gratification often reigns supreme, the art of making sourdough bread stands out as a testament to the power of patience and practice. Much...

Matcha Chia Pudding This matcha chia pudding is hands down my favorite chia pudding I’ve made to date. The vanilla protein powder gives just enough sweetness, and with the fruit on top, it’s the right amount of sweetness for me. FlavCity Protein Smoothie I’ve tried so many protein powders over the years, but they all go through me so quickly, I may as well drink...

This tofu cabbage stir fry is going to go to the top of the list of things to make – pinky swear! It’s full of flavor and yes, I am eating vegetables!  My friend Morgan and I went to an Asian grocery store a week ago and I bought some Taiwanese cabbage.  It’s delicious! This recipe was made on my Instagram stories, and I just...