These stuffed peppers make a ridiculously tasty side. The rice is cooked in advance and they store easily packed in foil until you’re ready to fire up the portable grill or get a fire going. The charred, cooked pepper sweetens in the fire to go…
Veggie Miso Soup
This is not an authentic miso soup, nor is it intended to be. I really love the flavor of miso and was doing some fridge foraging thus this deliciously simple creation. It has just enough protein to make it a meal and just enough green…
Roasted Carrot Soup
Springtime calls for fresh veggie soups. This carrot soup is even richer from the flavor that comes from roasting the carrots. Leek and a touch of cumin add the other essential flavors. Finished with coconut milk, this healthful soup tastes rich and decadent- as good…
Crock-Pot Aloo Matar Gobi
This is one of my favorite Indian dishes. I love the tender spiced potatoes and cauliflower and sweet peas add the perfect brightness to the dish. I omitted the chilis to keep it mild and kid-friendly but when I eat this, my husband and I…
Crock-Pot Ratatouille
If you want to make use of some wonderful fresh produce, this recipe is a nice way to go. Summer squash, eggplant, and bell peppers make up the bulk of this rustic veggie stew. Fresh thyme, fresh basil, and good olive oil pull the dish…
Vegetarian French Onion & Leek Soup
Who doesn’t love French onion soup? This is simply one of the most comforting winter meals. My mother taught me awhile back that the beef stock is really not necessary to have that delicious umami flavor. She always used onion skins and mushroom scraps. Amazingly…
Crispy Tofu Salad with Spicy Peanut Dressing
We do not serve wimpy salads in our house. This one is no exception. Totally vegetarian with one quick substitution on the dressing to make it vegan, your first thought is not “this is good for me,” its more like “um…is there enough for seconds?!”…
Mushroom Lettuce Cups
This is a ridiculously tasty and filling vegan meal. You’ve probably seen these lettuce cups before filled with either finely chopped chicken or ground meat. Here you still get that wonderful umami flavor but without the meat. Peanuts and peanut butter add some protein and…
Lentil Soup with Garlic Croutons
This vegan soup is really, really yummy. It is protein packed, creamy, with great texture and actually kid friendly. That’s about a 1000 percent win when it comes to our family. Bonus is that it is an under 30 minute meal that dresses up fancy…
Turmeric Banana and Yellow Squash Smoothie
For a rich, creamy flavor and loads of health benefits this vibrant smoothie is a fun way to go. My kids usually get a red or green smoothie so this one is a nice alternative. The turmeric adds not only the color but a lot…