Tag: Plant Based

Instant Pot, West African, Sweet Potato & Peanut Stew (Vegan & Gluten Free)

Instant Pot, West African, Sweet Potato & Peanut Stew (Vegan & Gluten Free)

Nourishing Sweet Potatoes, Savory Peanut Butter, and Warming Ginger combine with the earthiness of the Spinach & the Sweetness from the Peppers & Potatoes to create an incredibly comforting, diverse, & delicious dish.

Balsamic Drizzled Basil Bruschetta (Vegan)

Balsamic Drizzled Basil Bruschetta (Vegan)

Growing-up in Southeastern Pennsylvania, summer to me has always been associated with home-grown, garden fresh, Vine-Ripened Tomatoes.  During summertime in Pennsylvania, Tomatoes are easy to grow and have an abundant yield. Often, neighbors are overhead asking one another, “Would you like any Tomatoes? I have […]

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 […]

Exceptionally Easy & Affordable, Egg-free, Chickpea “Omelettes” (Vegan, Soy & Gluten Free)

Exceptionally Easy & Affordable, Egg-free, Chickpea “Omelettes” (Vegan, Soy & Gluten Free)

Chickpea FlourI know you’re probably thinking… “An Eggless Omelette? That sounds strange!” or “What in the world is even in it?!” ~And quite frankly, it does sound strange. But it truly does describe what this recipe re-creates! It’s an Egg-straordinary” recipe! 😉

Italian Inspired Lentil Loaf (Vegan & Gluten Free)

Italian Inspired Lentil Loaf (Vegan & Gluten Free)

Looking for a food that feels fancy & festive while actually being easy & affordable? Looking for the perfect star to upgrade your “Standard Sandwich?” Looking for a Protein-Packed, Palate Pleaser?   Then look no further than this chameleon-of-cuisine!

Southwestern Sweet Potato Patties (Vegan & Gluten Free)

Southwestern Sweet Potato Patties (Vegan & Gluten Free)

From the first day I decided to live a “plant based life” (almost a decade ago), I have loved Veggie Burgers. They were an easily available “go-to” back before I could cook & they were an easy option in the early days of my transition. […]

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 […]

Southwestern Sweet Potato & Black Bean Salad (Vegan & Gluten Free)

Southwestern Sweet Potato & Black Bean Salad (Vegan & Gluten Free)

Recently, a few friends of ours went camping at a local state park & invited us to drum with them in a small sunset drum circle they were having by a beautiful lake. We were delighted to join-in & jam but we were even more […]

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 […]