Food

  As we eat primarily a plant-based diet, I get SO excited when new meat alternatives come out. Nasoya asked if I would like to try out their new Nasoya’s Plantspired Steak and I could not help but respond back with…

Entrée Recipe Contest Submission – Spicy Paneer Veggie salad with Gopi Paneer I wanted to make a salad with paneer that would be tasty, yet easy to transport should I want to bring it on a summer picnic or make…

Red lentils are unique in that they cook a bit faster than regular brown or green lentils and offer up a creamier texture. Lentils are one of my favorite legumes as they are low in calories, rich in iron and…

 I received this product for free from Moms Meet (momsmeet.com) to use and post my honest opinions. This post may contain affiliate links. I’m so ready to start of summer and am already catching the warm weather vibe with this…

This salad is verdant and perfect for Spring, plus it is easy to make and packs some plant based protein with a serving of lentils. Each 1/2 cup of cooked lentils has 9 grams of plant protein. Spring Salad Inspiration:…

When my daughter was very little, I struggled with putting candy in her Easter basket. I didn’t want to completely restrict sugar, as I really feel that deprivation breeds motivation. Some children ( I personally know) who were completely restricted…

I am completely in love Mercato di Bellina Truffle pasta! Unlike other pastas, this pasta actually tastes like real truffle and I can even see the brown little mushroom flecks in the noodles! This 100% Italian pasta is handmade in…

Mac & Cheese is no doubt a comfort food, so I was SO stoked to try ‘better for you’ brand Goodles. Goodles are noodles made with organic vegetables like kale, spinach & maitake mushrooms, prebiotic flour (to support gut health)…

I think it’s safe to say that if I’m cooking dinner, I’m using olive oil in some manner. As a super extra virgin olive oil fan, I will select oils from different locations to best complement my meal. My favorite…

I just used the Chelan Fresh ‘Lucy Apples’ in my salad for lunch and they were so delicious! Lucy Apples have a naturally occurring red flesh inside, and are a cross between an old European variety called the Arlie Red…

What do you do with all of those extra sweet potatoes from Thanksgiving?  Make this amazing vegan sweet potato black bean chili with Big Mountain Foods Cauli Cumble Veggie Grounds. (Gluten free, soy free, nut free & free if common…

Check out my Vegan Thanksgiving Slider recipe for the Big Mountain Foods Recipe Challenge! Using their MMMMighty Mushroom Bites, I made a super tasty slider with fresh  spiced cranberry sauce, sautéed wilted spinach on a brioche bun. The Big Mountain…

Noodles for breakfast? Yep! That’s exactly what I did for the JSL Fortune Noodle Stir-Fry Blogger Recipe Challenge for the breakfast category. The juicy yakisoba noodles with fresh spinach provide a great base for a crustless egg dish. Topped with…

Thanksgiving will be here before you know it and I always love to make creative versions of traditional Thanksgiving Day sides to mix things up. Using Serious Foodie’s Filipino Grill Spice Rub, I came up with this tasty spiced sweet…

I love all things mango, so why not add mango to my stir fry noodle dish! There are no rules in stir fry! Using the Teriyaki Mango JSL Yakisoba Stir-Fry Noodles, I cooked in fresh bell pepper and tossed in…