I am a big fan of soup season and a firm believer that it should be an all-year thing, but without central air conditioning, I'm afraid that our family's soup eating days will be going on pause as warmer weather moves in. In the meantime, here is some amazing gumbo. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons plant butter … Continue reading Vegan Gumbo
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Jaxon’s Double Chocolate Pancakes
Kids are so incredibly unique, even brothers. I'm always so surprised by how different their opinions can be about simple things like favorite flavors. Archie is obsessed with all things strawberry, Morrison loves more subtle flavors like vanilla, and Jaxon is always trying to fit more chocolate into his day. Recently Jaxon asked to be the … Continue reading Jaxon’s Double Chocolate Pancakes
Four Ingredient Guacamole
Guacamole might be one of my greatest weaknesses or just avocados in general. I've been known to just cut them in half, sprinkle with salt and eat them with a spoon, they're like nature's savory little pudding! But there is one enormous problem with guacamole that often goes overlooked. It's plastic packaging. No matter the … Continue reading Four Ingredient Guacamole
Vegan Grocery List
When I was first transitioning to a vegan diet I was a little bit overwhelmed with how many products have dairy or eggs in them and trying to find new meal ideas felt a little daunting. I would be ashamed to add up all the nights I just boiled some white pasta and dumped sauce … Continue reading Vegan Grocery List
Vegetable Lasagna
Let me begin by saying that I have never made a successful lasagna before this one, in fact, my last lasagna was a mess that didn't stand up and ultimately broke my heart. Fast forward eight years and this beautiful recipe was born. Without further delay, let's make a lasagna. Ingredients: Lasagna noodles. Pasta sauce. Tofu.* … Continue reading Vegetable Lasagna
Tofu Stuffed Mushrooms
Stuffed mushrooms usually have an abundance of breadcrumbs (filler) and some kind of greasy meat (sausage) in them, which definitely means that traditional recipes aren't going to suit my needs. That being said, I was totally after the same flavor profile and texture that had satiated me in my omnivore years. Preheat your oven to … Continue reading Tofu Stuffed Mushrooms
Roasting Garlic
Roasting garlic is such an easy way to fill your home with that "been cooking all day" aroma and it really has a multitude of uses. Not only does roasted garlic add a depth of flavor to dishes it also carries some serious health benefits. How to roast garlic: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees … Continue reading Roasting Garlic
Archie’s Famous Vegan Pancakes
There are very few things that happen in this house on the weekend but we try our best to always make pancakes one of them. This week our guest chef was Mr. Archer himself and he did an amazing job. Ingredients: 3 cups flour 1/4 cup oats 2 tablespoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 … Continue reading Archie’s Famous Vegan Pancakes
Yellow Split Pea Soup
The unsung hero of this soup is 100% the liquid smoke, it gives off the fiery flavor that it really needs to make this soup feel more like a meal than a side dish. If you're looking for a way to brighten your plates this winter, switch to a bowl and grab the necessary ingredients. … Continue reading Yellow Split Pea Soup
Red Everything Soup
One of the most important tips I took to heart when I started eating better was to eat the rainbow. To get enough minerals, nutrients, and vitamins we must keep our diet extremely diverse in color and food groups without leaning on processed or "easy meals" too often. One way to keep things interesting is … Continue reading Red Everything Soup
