Simple Staples

Simple Staple: Roasted Veggies

Simple Staple: Roasted Veggies

One of the questions I’m asked the most often when it comes to living a Plant Based lifestyle is, “Where do I start?” While there are certainly many things that I could suggest for someone starting their transition to Plant Based Living, my answer is […]

Bean wondering how to cook dried Chickpeas in a Pressure Cooker?

Bean wondering how to cook dried Chickpeas in a Pressure Cooker?

Vegan Instant Pot Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas) Whether you’re looking to cook-up an Indian Chole, whip up some Homemade Hummus, or simply amp-up the protein in an array of delicious dishes, you need to start with cooked Chickpeas. “But in a world where I can choose […]

Where have you Bean all my life? (Vegan Instant Pot Black Beans)

Where have you Bean all my life? (Vegan Instant Pot Black Beans)

When I was growing up, I wouldn’t have touched a Black Bean with a 6 foot pole (nevermind with a 6 inch fork). For some strange reason, I was under the impression that Beans were to be banished to the wastebasket. (I’d pick around every. […]

Crunchy Veggie Papa’s Pico de Gallo (Vegan & Gluten Free)

Crunchy Veggie Papa’s Pico de Gallo (Vegan & Gluten Free)

You had me at “Pico-de-Gallo.” 😉 One of my absolute favorite foods is Pico de Gallo! When I was in college, there was this small, hole-in-the-wall Burrito place that was close to campus that made fresh, in-house, Pico de Gallo that was out of this […]

Homemade, Ultra Concentrated, Flavor Infused, Instant Pot Veggie Stock

Homemade, Ultra Concentrated, Flavor Infused, Instant Pot Veggie Stock

You know how every superhero has their “secret weapon” or their “super power” that they use to beat the bad guy or to swoop-in and save the day? Well, one of my secret weapons, that adds a supercharged, savory flavor to any recipe that it’s added […]