If you’re curious about going vegan but you have questions or insecurities, then you’re in the right place! I know that it can seem daunting in the beginning and that’s why I’ve put together this list of my things that really helped me (and things I learned/discovered later that I wish I’d known back when I started).
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Ginger Miso Salad Dressing
It’s definitely summer here in Austin, Texas! I’ve been getting out for my daily walks super early so that I can get back into the A/C before it gets too scorching hot. Salad has been my go-to lunch during these sweltering days because hot food just doesn’t seem as attractive during the summer. People have told me that […]
Continue readingSoyrizo and Chard Over Roasted Potatoes
Looking for some vegan comfort food? Look no further! This dish has it all – potatoes, soyrizo, creamy sauce and some leafy greens for good measure.
Continue reading4 Tips for Eating Vegan In Italy
Here are a few things that helped me eat well as a vegan in Italy.
Continue readingCashew Nacho Cheese
Cashew nacho cheese can be used in many different recipes and even makes a great southwestern style dip.
Continue readingMinestrone – Vegetarian Soup For the Soul
Minestrone is a great example of a meal that is “accidentally” vegan. The unbeatable combo of veggies and beans make this a hearty, delicious plant strong soup!
Continue readingHearty Spiced Sweet Potato Brown Rice Stew – Sweet Potatoes are My Pumpkin!
Everyone is all abuzz about all things pumpkin right now. I realized while making this recipe that I use sweet potatoes in a LOT of my cooking and then it occurred to me that perhaps sweet potatoes are my pumpkin.
Continue readingCorn Chowder (Vegan!) – This SoCal Girl Is Ecstatic About That Hint of “Fall” in the Air
When I felt the first cool hint of fall the other day and my mind immediately jumped to the first recipe that any sane fall-loving, soup-devouring, weather-deprived cook would think of – you guessed it, corn chowder!!
Continue readingVegan Taco Salad
Taco salad is an amazing creation for two reasons. It’s a taco and…it’s a salad. Two of the world’s most wonderful food items combined into one satisfying and healthy meal.
Continue readingLoaded Baked Sweet Potato Topped With Veggie Chili and Avocado
This is a new healthier twist on the classic “loaded baked potato” and has become one of my favorite nutrient-dense comfort foods.
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