Category: Dinner

Air Fryer Refried Bean Taquitos

Air Fryer Refried Bean Taquitos

These Air Fryer Refried Bean Taquitos come together super quick for a busy weeknight dinner with just a few simple ingredients.  Ready in 10 minutes, they make the perfect meatless Mexican dinner, lunch, snack, or party food!.  Customize these with your favorite toppings for an [continue reading]

Mexican Mashed Potatoes

Mexican Mashed Potatoes

These Mexican mashed potatoes are packed with flavor and dairy-free! Makes the perfect side to any Mexican dish or as a filling for tacos, burritos, taquitos and more! I fell in love with these potatoes at one of our favorite Mexican restaurants.  They stuffed these [continue reading]

Oil Free Air Fryer Potato Wedges

Oil Free Air Fryer Potato Wedges

This recipe for Oil Free Air Fryer Potato Wedges turns out perfect every time! Flavorful + crispy, done in a fraction of time compared to oven roasted.  These are also way heathier than deep fried potatoes. Most importantly, you CAN get crispy potato wedges without [continue reading]

Instant Pot Vegetarian Refried Beans

Instant Pot Vegetarian Refried Beans

Mexican food is an absolute favorite for my family.  Guacamole, salsa, tortillas, and everything in between.  For vegetarians, Mexican food is a definite go-to for a quick + easy homemade dinner or take-out.  Refried beans can be tricky because they are not always vegetarian.  Learning [continue reading]

Chuy’s Salsa Copycat Recipe

Chuy’s Salsa Copycat Recipe

You have come to the right place if you love salsa! I am with you.  I seek out Mexican restaurants based solely on how good their salsa fresca is! Let me tell you something, this one is a keeper! This Chuy’s Salsa Copycat Recipe is [continue reading]

Oil Free Vegan Gravy

Oil Free Vegan Gravy

Savory + flavorful, this Oil Free Vegan Gravy is absolutely perfect for Thanksgiving or any time of the year! Vegan + Gluten Free with a rich and creamy texture, you will never miss the oil.  Above all, this gravy is so easy to make with [continue reading]

Oat Milk Red Curry

Oat Milk Red Curry

Can you actually enjoy a skinny version of red curry??? YES! My lightened up version of traditional red curry gives you all the Thai curry flavor without all of the fat + calories. Once you try this Oat Milk Red Curry, you will not be [continue reading]

Sweet and Spicy Tofu (Oil-Free!)

Sweet and Spicy Tofu (Oil-Free!)

This Sweet and Spicy Tofu is perfect in so many ways! Sticky + spicy with a hint of sweetness.  You can adjust the spice level to your liking! This recipe comes together quickly + easily.  Oil-free + dairy-free + vegan + gluten free! Perfect for [continue reading]

Cauliflower Fried Rice With Tofu

Cauliflower Fried Rice With Tofu

This Cauliflower Fried Rice with Tofu is the perfect alternative to traditional fried rice. Easy + healthy + vegan.  Packed with flavor and loaded with veggies!

Air Fryer Baked Potato Recipe

Air Fryer Baked Potato Recipe

  This air fryer baked potato recipe makes the best baked potatoes with a crispy skin on the outside and a tender + fluffy inside! SO EASY! The best part? The inside of the potato is cooked evenly throughout + they turn out absolutely perfect [continue reading]

Pumpkin Veggie Burgers

Pumpkin Veggie Burgers

This quick + easy recipe for Pumpkin Veggie Burgers is YUMMY + vegan + gluten-free + oil-free + packed with fiber + protein + vitamins! Pumpkin in a veggie burger?!?! YES!!!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

Vegan Italian Stuffed Peppers

Vegan Italian Stuffed Peppers

Vegan Italian Stuffed Peppers full of authentic Italian flavors + protein rich tempeh! A meatless twist on an Italian classic! This easy recipe requires only a few simple ingredients + is perfect for lunch or dinner or meal prep! Vegan + gluten-free + SO delicious!

Tempeh BLT

Tempeh BLT

The classic sandwich is reinvented with delicious baked smoky tempeh bacon, lettuce + tomato. This vegan tempeh BLT is SO easy + oil-free! Ready in 35 minutes with just a few simple ingredients.  This is my new favorite sandwich!!!!!!!

Plant-Based Summer Rolls

Plant-Based Summer Rolls

This is one of my FAVORITE things to eat! These Plant-Based Summer Rolls are stuffed with fresh vegetables and tofu.  They can be made as a meal of their own, as an appetizer, or a side dish for your favorite soup, curry, noodle, or rice [continue reading]

Tempeh Taco Meat

Tempeh Taco Meat

This Tempeh Taco “Meat” is super easy to make + perfect for meal prep or busy weeknights! Ready in under 20 minutes + packed with protein + flavor + versatility. Layered in tacos, rolled into burritos, sprinkled on a  taco salad.  Whatever your favorite Mexican [continue reading]

Eggless Cauliflower Pizza Crust (egg-free + dairy-free!)

Eggless Cauliflower Pizza Crust (egg-free + dairy-free!)

This eggless cauliflower pizza crust is gluten-free, egg-free, and dairy-free. So easy to make AND super healthy AND super yummy! All that in a pizza? YES!

Chipotle Copycat Salsa Recipes

Chipotle Copycat Salsa Recipes

YES! You can make all of your favorite salsas from the Chipotle Mexican Grill Menu right in your own kitchen! Learn the secrets to mild, medium, hot + corn salsa! These Chipotle Copycat Salsas are EXACTLY like the real thing!

Crispy Oven Baked Tofu with No Oil

Crispy Oven Baked Tofu with No Oil

Learn how to make crispy oven baked tofu with no oil in a few easy steps! This oil- free tofu is vegan + gluten-free and can be tossed in your favorite dish or eaten as is! No fuss + easy. No need to press the [continue reading]

Meatless Eggplant Meatballs (Vegan + Gluten Free!)

Meatless Eggplant Meatballs (Vegan + Gluten Free!)

No meat? No problem! These vegan eggplant meatballs are gluten free + oil-free + nut-free + packed with authentic Italian flavors! The hearty roasted eggplant is the star of this dish.  Perfect for vegans, vegetarians, and even meat-eaters will LOVE these!

Chipotle Copycat Recipes

Chipotle Copycat Recipes

YES! You can make all of your favorites from the Chipotle Mexican Grill Menu right in your own kitchen! Learn the secrets to mild, medium, hot + corn salsa, cilantro lime rice, guacamole, black beans + sofritas! These chipotle copycat recipes are EXACTLY like the [continue reading]

Copycat Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice

Copycat Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice

This Copycat Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice is super easy + EXACTLY like the original. Start with your favorite cooked rice + mix in your lime juice + cilantro! Yes, it is that easy to have Chipotle Mexican Grill right in your own kitchen! The best [continue reading]

Chipotle Tomato Salsa Copycat Recipe (Mild Salsa!)

Chipotle Tomato Salsa Copycat Recipe (Mild Salsa!)

Chipotle Mexican Grill calls this their mild salsa. I call it awesome! This Chipotle Tomato Salsa Copycat recipe is EXACTLY like the original! Just a few simple ingredients + one bowl is all you need! Healthy + easy + gluten free + oil-free + vegan! [continue reading]

Chipotle Tomatillo Salsa Copycat (Medium Salsa!)

Chipotle Tomatillo Salsa Copycat (Medium Salsa!)

This Chipotle Tomatillo Salsa copycat is EXACTLY like the real thing! Chipotle Mexican Grill calls this one medium salsa, I call it packed with flavor + awesome! The roasted tomatillos combined with tomatoes + spices makes this one a total crowd pleaser!

Chipotle Hot Salsa Copycat Recipe

Chipotle Hot Salsa Copycat Recipe

This Chipotle Hot Salsa copycat is EXACTLY like the real thing! A few ingredients + 15 minutes is all you need to have Chipotle Mexican Grill hot sauce in your own kitchen! The best part? It’s vegetarian + gluten free + easy!

Copycat Chipotle Corn Salsa

Copycat Chipotle Corn Salsa

This Copycat Chipotle Corn Salsa is EXACTLY like the real thing! Vegan + Gluten Free + Oil-Free + EASY! The secret ingredient to its authentic Chipotle Mexican Grill taste is the roasted poblano pepper!

Perfect Basmati Rice

Perfect Basmati Rice

Basmati Rice is a pure, fluffy, aromatic rice.  When cooked correctly each grain is light and tender, but when cooked incorrectly it can take on a clumpy, gummy consistency.  Follow these steps to perfect basmati rice every time with or without a rice cooker. Why [continue reading]

Copycat Chipotle Sofritas

Copycat Chipotle Sofritas

This Copycat Chipotle Sofritas Recipe tastes exactly like the original! Super easy to make at home! Vegan + Gluten Free + Nut Free + made without any added oil! Bake the tofu, blend up some spices + there you have it! Vegetarian or not, you [continue reading]

Cauliflower Gnocchi Garlic Knots

Cauliflower Gnocchi Garlic Knots

Healthy Garlic Knots?!?!?! Yes, please 🙋🏻‍♀️! There are so many things I love about this Cauliflower Gnocchi Garlic Knots Recipe! I absolutely love Trader Joe’s cauliflower gnocchi. Dairy free garlic knots? No Butter? Ready in 20 minutes? YES! You are going to LOVE these!  

Crispy Air Fryer Cauliflower Gnocchi

Crispy Air Fryer Cauliflower Gnocchi

This is BY FAR the easiest + best way to cook Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Gnocchi. Forget what it says on the package! Don’t pan fry them if you want crispy gnocchi. Super easy + quick + you can toss them in any sauce you love [continue reading]

Easy Vegan Fried Rice Noodles

Easy Vegan Fried Rice Noodles

Easy Vegan Fried Rice Noodles … your busy weeknight dinner question has just been answered! All you need is a package of your favorite noodles, some veggies, and 15 minutes! Yes, I did say easy!

Teriyaki Zoodles (whole 30 + vegan + no oil!)

Teriyaki Zoodles (whole 30 + vegan + no oil!)

Healthy + Vegan + Whole 30 compliant + low-carb + ready in MINUTES! These Teriyaki Zoodles are perfect for busy nights, quick lunches, or meal prep!  

Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

Need a new dinner idea to change things up? How about peppers stuffed with healthy quinoa and black beans + flavored with Mexican inspired spices?!?!? This recipe for Quinoa Stuffed Peppers is so easy + healthy + packed with plant-based protein!  

Thai Salad With Peanut Dressing

Thai Salad With Peanut Dressing

Do you love Thai food? I do! This Thai Salad with Peanut Dressing is a restaurant-style salad made with NO OIL! Creamy + full of flavor + packed with nutrients! Salads can get so boring, not this salad! This a perfect salad that you can [continue reading]

Instant Pot Vegan Lentil Soup

Instant Pot Vegan Lentil Soup

This one is a keeper! Pin it, print it, bookmark it. Whatever you do to save recipes, save this one!!! This Instant Pot Vegan Lentil Soup is SO EASY + SO GOOD! Perfect for lunchboxes, busy weeknights, or meal prep.  

Mexican Cauliflower Rice (Vegan + GF + Whole 30!)

Mexican Cauliflower Rice (Vegan + GF + Whole 30!)

Looking for a healthy alternative to Mexican Rice? Here you go! Packed with flavor, super easy AND this Mexican Cauliflower Rice is vegan, gluten free, low carb, and Whole 30 compliant!! Does it get any better?!?!?!  

Vegan Broccoli Salad (No Mayo!)

Vegan Broccoli Salad (No Mayo!)

Super easy + NO MAYO required in making this vegan-ized version of traditional broccoli salad 🥗 Perfect for lunch, brunch, meal prep, or as a quick dinner side dish. This Vegan Broccoli Salad takes only a few minutes to make and is SO GOOD!  

Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas

Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas

Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas Some say black eyed peas bring good luck when eaten on New Years Day.  Others say black eyed peas are just healthy and should be eaten every day! I say cooking beans in an Instant Pot is so easy that [continue reading]

Three Ingredient Tomato Sauce

Three Ingredient Tomato Sauce

Three Ingredient Tomato Sauce? A marinara sauce with only three ingredients, cooks in 45 minutes, AND that actually tastes good? I was a skeptic myself, but now I am a big believer. Everyone has a go-to sauce recipe that they faithfully follow or a jar [continue reading]

Halloween Tortilla Cutouts

Halloween Tortilla Cutouts

These Halloween Tortilla Cutouts are perfect for Halloween night or even for a Halloween party! These are super easy to make with just your favorite tortilla + a cookie cutter. Let’s do it!  

Healthy Homemade Falafel (Baked not Fried!)

Healthy Homemade Falafel (Baked not Fried!)

Vegetarians + Falafels are a perfect match ❤ How wonderful is it to be vegetarian and be able to eat a really good sandwich? Let me tell you … it is wonderful. Sometimes a girl just needs a real hearty sandwich. Not the puny wrap [continue reading]

Skinny Tomato Soup

Skinny Tomato Soup

I love tomatoes. Any way you slice them, I love them. Raw, cooked, simmered into a marinara, sliced onto a pizza, diced into a salsa, I love them all. I especially love this recipe. Healthy and easy and creamy, this skinny tomato soup is the [continue reading]

Sweet Potato Crinkle Fries

Sweet Potato Crinkle Fries

SO MUCH BETTER than store bought! I am that serious, I used all caps 😀. Seriously! These crinkle cut sweet potato fries turn out perfectly crispy on the outside while staying soft + super delicious on the inside. They are WAY healthier than any you [continue reading]

Peanut Sauce Tofu Stir-Fry

Peanut Sauce Tofu Stir-Fry

Peanut sauce is probably in my top 10 of favorite things to eat. This is probably the most versatile recipe I have ever developed.  Pin, print, or bookmark this one, it is a keeper!  Here, I have added it to a tofu stir-fry but you [continue reading]

Copycat McDonald’s Spicy Paneer Wrap

Copycat McDonald’s Spicy Paneer Wrap

I love creating copycat recipes! This one is by far the best!! This Copycat McDonald’s Spicy Paneer Wrap is even better than the original! No need to go all the way to India, you can make one in your very own kitchen!

Sweet Potato Mac N Cheese (dairy free)

Sweet Potato Mac N Cheese (dairy free)

SO creamy and SO yummy! This dairy free sweet potato mac n cheese is so super easy to make and packed with healthy ingredients. It’s too good to be true 👏.

Instant Pot Turmeric Lentils

Instant Pot Turmeric Lentils

Lentils are such a perfect food for vegetarians or vegans or just about anyone! Learning to cook with lentils is essential if you are a plant-based eater. These Instant Pot Turmeric Lentils make it super easy to have a yummy bowl of lentils ready to [continue reading]

How to Make Perfect Zucchini Noodles

How to Make Perfect Zucchini Noodles

Meet zucchini noodles aka zoodles. Yep, they were a thing about 10 years ago. They are still a thing. Therefore, you need to learn how to make perfect zucchini noodles. Zucchini noodles are the perfect alternative to pasta and super easy to make!

Air Fryer Broccoli

Air Fryer Broccoli

Air Fryer Vegan Gluten Free Broccoli. Healthy, easy, addicting, so delcicous! #myvegetarianfamily #kidfriendly #vegan #glutenfree #airfryerrecipe

How To Sauté Frozen Spinach

How To Sauté Frozen Spinach

Easy, healthy, ready in minutes, vegan + gluten free?? Count me in!  Doesn’t everyone love spinach? Maybe not.  Let me try that again.  Doesn’t everyone need spinach? YES! Everyone can love spinach, you just need to cook it correctly! You have come to the right [continue reading]

Tofu For Beginners

Tofu For Beginners

You have come to the right place to learn How To Cook Tofu! Maybe you’ve never cooked tofu before or maybe you have and it didn’t go so well! Tofu is an ever-evolving dish for me.  I am always experimenting with tofu.  However, some people don’t [continue reading]

Jackfruit Mexican Lettuce Wraps

Jackfruit Mexican Lettuce Wraps

These Jackfruit Mexican Lettuce wraps are vegan, gluten free, low-carb, ready in 10 minutes, and so YUMMY! The perfect meatless meal when you don’t have a lot of time! Just a few simple ingredients + you’ve got yourself the perfect vegan lunch or dinner!

Chickpea Curry (Chana Masala)

Chickpea Curry (Chana Masala)

Easy, homemade Chickpea Curry traditionally called Chana Masala. This healthy Indian inspired dish is made with with onions, tomatoes, and Indian spices. You can start with a can of chickpeas, boil your beans stove-top or cook them in your Instant Pot. You are going to [continue reading]

Quinoa Vegetable Soup: Instant Pot or Stove-Top

Quinoa Vegetable Soup: Instant Pot or Stove-Top

Hearty, colorful, flavorful, savory, filling, easy Quinoa Vegetable Soup that you can make in your Instant Pot or on the stove-top. You NEED this soup in your life! I am telling you, it is THAT good!

Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

This recipe for Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries is the only recipe you will ever need to make crispy, easy, healthy sweet potato fries in your air fryer! Two of my favorite things … sweet potatoes + my air fryer! My secret to the [continue reading]

Arugula Pizza

Arugula Pizza

Sometimes, the dinner inspiration just isn’t there.  You know what I mean.  Dinner. What to make?? Where to begin?? Then begins the mental checklist.  Is it healthy enough? When did I last make that dish? What did everyone eat for lunch? Did they get enough [continue reading]

Easy Homemade Croutons

Easy Homemade Croutons

This recipe for easy homemade croutons is vegan, can be made gluten free with gluten free bread, and is ready in 10 minutes! Perfect addition to soup or salad or for when you need to add a crunchy topping to something!

Easiest Vegan Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Easiest Vegan Broccoli Cheddar Soup

There is nothing quite like a nice big bowl of soup.  It doesn’t get cold here in Florida very often but when it does, I go looking for something warm to eat.  Soup always does the trick. I absolutely love broccoli cheddar soup but traditional [continue reading]

Air Fryer Green Beans

Air Fryer Green Beans

Oh my! These are so delicious! Every time I cook something new in my air fryer I wonder how I have ever survived without an air fryer! I am sure you know by now that you can air fry just about anything + it is [continue reading]

Vegan Stuffing Balls

Vegan Stuffing Balls

Need a Thanksgiving side dish perfect for vegetarians, vegans, aspiring vegetarians, kids, or just about anyone? These vegan stuffing balls are the perfect bite-size side dish that even picky little eaters can dip and go. Above all, it is super easy to make them gluten [continue reading]

Oven Roasted Asparagus

Oven Roasted Asparagus

Oven roasted vegetables are one of my absolute favorite things to eat.  I absolutely love the fresh, savory, crunchy taste of a vibrant vegetable roasted to perfection! Pretty much any vegetable will do but asparagus definitely tops the list.  This oven roasted asparagus is super [continue reading]

Easy Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

Easy Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

These Easy Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are exactly that. The easiest mashed potatoes you will ever make! Not only are they easy, they can be made vegan, are naturally gluten free and are a perfect addition to Thanksgiving or any meal!

Lentil Curry

Lentil Curry

In my opinion, lentils are perfect.  They are easy to cook, easy to spice up, taste fabulous, and are the perfect food to fuel a workout or a busy day.  Masoor lentils are simply split lentils without the skin.  They can be found in most [continue reading]

Baked Sriracha Tempeh

Baked Sriracha Tempeh

You are going to LOVE this! Baked, vegan, healthy, easy, only 4 ingredients! This Baked Sriracha Tempeh can be paired with a veggie or side dish for any night of the week! You could marinate the tempeh ahead of time and while your side dish [continue reading]

Vegan Pad Thai

Vegan Pad Thai

This Vegan Pad Thai is super easy + just spiced enough with a hint of sweetness + NO FISH SAUCE! Hooray for Vegan Pad Thai!

BBQ Jackfruit Sliders

BBQ Jackfruit Sliders

BBQ Jackfruit Sliders are the perfect plant-based alternative to the pulled pork sandwich. Vegan, gluten free, healthy, low-carb, what more could you ask for?!?! Yep, you got it.  BBQ Jackfruit Sliders. Any bun will do, I like mine on toasted sweet potato slices but you [continue reading]

Gluten Free Breadcrumb Pasta

Gluten Free Breadcrumb Pasta

Who doesn’t love a good bowl of pasta?!?!?!  How about pasta coated in breadcrumbs and topped with veggies?!?!? Yes, Please! This easy pasta comes together in 20 minutes, top with your favorite veggies + you’ve got yourself a healthy + yummy meal in minutes!

Easy Indian Vegetable Curry

Easy Indian Vegetable Curry

This Easy Indian Vegetable Curry is a combination of mixed vegetables simmered in traditional Indian spices. Vegan + gluten free + ready in 30 minutes! If you are new to Indian cooking, this one is for you!

Indian Potatoes With Peas

Indian Potatoes With Peas

Indian Potatoes with Peas also known as Aloo Matar combines vibrant green peas with turmeric, pepper, onions, tomatoes, ginger, and potatoes. Such an easy recipe made in one pot, is vegan + gluten free! is another recipe in my Incredibly Indian can easily be made [continue reading]

Vegetarian Chili

Vegetarian Chili

This One Pot Vegetarian Chili Recipe is packed with the wholesome goodness of so many fresh ingredients like tomatoes, onions, garlic, cumin.  In addition to the wholesome veggies, it is a great protein source with red kidney beans and a crumbled meat alternative. All made [continue reading]

Meatless Baked Pasta Casserole

Meatless Baked Pasta Casserole

Looking for something different to do with pasta? This Meatless Baked Pasta Casserole is cheesy, flavorful, hearty, easy, and so delicious! This is an ideal dish to make ahead and take with you to a gathering or serve to a group.  It can also be [continue reading]

Meatless Marinara Sauce

Meatless Marinara Sauce

Marinara sauce was a weekend tradition in my house growing up.  We spent a lot of time tending the tomato garden, picking, cooking, and preserving tomatoes to make the perfect sauce.  This Meatless Marinara Sauce is an old recipe that has been in my family [continue reading]


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