Not to slam other healthy vegetarian pasta salad recipes, (ok yes I am), but this not your run-of the-mill veggies and pasta topped with fat-free dressing. What I really wanted to do was recreate the deliciousness of macaroni salad (the kind without egg – bleh why must they put eggs in there?) WITHOUT recreating the […]
Healthy Burger Sauce with Greek Yogurt
Greek yogurt is magical. It’s one of those chameleon superstars, like tofu. It kind of sucks on its own, but when you know what to do with it you’re golden. This healthy burger sauce turns fat free Greek yogurt into a guilt free condiment you can you use in a boatload of ways. It’s only […]
Grillable Homemade Veggie Burger With Chili Beans
When I created this homemade veggie burger, I wanted to achieve two things; 1. I wanted to be able to make it on the grill (some homemade veggie burgers are way too mushy for that to work). 2. I wanted a recipe with chili beans, because. I’m kind of obsessed with them (which you can […]
Healthier Grilled Potatoes With Butter
Grilled potatoes with butter…it’s one of those recipes growing up that was always a hit, no matter where my mom was making or taking them. It didn’t matter who was there, or if they’d tried these grilled potatoes before. They ALWAYS get raving reviews, and I believe part of it is how damn good they […]
GROCERY DELIVERY: Imperfect Foods Review
I’ve ordered from Imperfect Foods twice so far, and thanks to COVID-19, had very different experiences with this grocery delivery service. I was intrigued by Imperfect Foods for a couple of reasons. First of all — fresh produce delivered to your house. Hello, dream for a vegetarian! But on top of that, it’s not as […]
18 Vegetarian Recipes with Simple Ingredients
When you’re a new vegetarian, or even a longtime vegetarian like me, searching for recipes can be frustrating. You just want to find some vegetarian recipes with simples ingredients, but a lot of the recipes out there include insanely specialized ingredients that certainly wouldn’t be sitting around in your kitchen or pantry. These ingredients may […]
Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese (Without Egg)
Heads up, this creamy homemade mac and cheese is a splurge meal. It’s not healthy but it’s soooo good. It’s creamy, flavorful and comforting — everything a good baked mac and cheese should be. Eggs in Baked Macaroni and Cheese This creamy baked mac and cheese does NOT have eggs. Funny enough, when I’ve mentioned […]
Healthiest Lifestyle: Vegetarian vs. Meat Eater
Everyone has their own opinion on the healthiest lifestyle, but I was shocked when this video I put out spurred a little controversy. I was providing tips for parents whose children wanted to go vegetarian (something many people have asked me for help with), and a complete stranger attacked me, equating a vegetarian lifestyle to […]
24 Lazy Vegetarian Meals: Instant Pot, Slow Cooker
Many people mistakenly assume that vegetarian and vegan recipes take a ton and time and effort. Just like their meaty counterparts, there are options for lazy vegetarian recipes, when you just don’t feel like spending all your time in the kitchen. Slow cooker and Instant Pot recipes are great solutions when you’re looking for something meatless and delicious, but not overly labor intensive.
Mexican Risotto: Vegetarian, Creamy, YUM
Mexican risotto. It’s intriguing, right? Two things that don’t seem to go together… but THEY DO. And so perfectly. Creamy. Cheesy. YUM. I know, I know … ANOTHER Mexican recipe. I told you before that my obsession with Mexican and Italian food is HUGE, and this Mexican risotto recipe combines them both. Plus, if I […]