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Roasted Black Bean Tofu-A High Vegan Protein Dish

Roasted Black Bean Tofu-A High Vegan Protein Dish

Black beans and tofu are a surprisingly great pairing, and this recipe is so easy even the laziest of cooks will have no complaints (a little further down I’ve drawn up a schedule to allow you to binge watch while making your tofu). This roasted 

Savory Herbed Vegan Pumpkin Muffins

Savory Herbed Vegan Pumpkin Muffins

If you’re like me, and think that pumpkins deserve to shine at more than just Thanksgiving time, then check out these vegan pumpkin muffins! We’re shaking things up a little by making ours savory and herbed, instead of sweet and spiced. Perfect for breakfasts, as 

Wild Oyster Mushroom Tacos with Purple Cabbage Slaw

Wild Oyster Mushroom Tacos with Purple Cabbage Slaw

Celebrate taco Tuesday right with these vegan wild oyster mushroom tacos- or maybe make them up for forager Friday. Or both- they’re good enough to eat twice a week. The mushrooms are cut into thin slices are sautéed, then they’re joined in the shell (corn 

Birthday Cake

Birthday Cake

My birthdays measure my age, but also stand as a marker for the length of time I’ve spent as a vegetarian and vegan. As of today I am 25 years old and I have spent the last 20 years not eating meat, and the most 

Vegan Morel Mushroom Cream Sauce

Vegan Morel Mushroom Cream Sauce

Rich and creamy, this morel mushroom cream sauce is the ultimate vegan creamy goodness- the morels add a level of savory complexity that no other mushroom could match. Although this sauce only has seven ingredients, you’d never guess it from the flavor. Sage, garlic and 

Baby Bok Choy Christmas Lima Bean Soup

Baby Bok Choy Christmas Lima Bean Soup

This rich, savory Christmas Lima bean soup is perfect for a cool winter evening or an easy week night dinner. I think the broth has a beefy flavor (please keep in mind I haven’t had beef since I was five, so I really don’t know 

Vegan Spicy Korean Radish Salad

Vegan Spicy Korean Radish Salad

Crunchy, spicy, a little sour, with deep notes of umami, this fresh spicy Korean radish salad is a fresh and flavorful addition to any meal. Serve it with rice or tofu, enjoy with noodles, or try as an accompaniment with miso soup for a lighter 

Coconut Matcha Granola (Vegan Green Tea Granola)

Coconut Matcha Granola (Vegan Green Tea Granola)

Good God, it’s Green Granola! Well, green-tinted granola anyways. This vegan breakfast option is made with two main flavors- green tea and coconut. Make on Sunday, and enjoy all week, this vegan matcha granola is perfect in parfaits, on yogurt, topping ice cream, or – 

Vegan Squash Mac and Cheeze with Curried Okra

Vegan Squash Mac and Cheeze with Curried Okra

I was making squash ravioli (get the recipe here) for the first time, and when I tasted the filling the first thought that popped into my head was “mac ‘n’ cheese”. It was so smooth, rich and creamy with a slight golden color- I could already 

Easy Homemade Miso Vegan Potato Salad

Easy Homemade Miso Vegan Potato Salad

Potato salad is a summer classic, and easy to make vegan- many brands make a vegan mayonnaise that can be used to created that classic, creamy sauce. However my issues with potato salad goes a little deeper- that strong, overwhelming mayonnaise flavor that smothers the