I love this hot sauce.  Seriously I put it on everything! This Jalapeño Hot Sauce Recipe is ready in 30 minutes + perfect to drizzle on a taco, veggie burger, burrito, just about anything! I love making my own hot sauce.  I know exactly what [continue reading]

Want to eat plant-based but feel like you might miss some of the classics? For me, potato salad was one of those classics I thought I would never be able to eat again! I am super excited to bring you my twist on this traditional [continue reading]

These BBQ Chickpea Veggie Burgers are perfect for a summer picnic, party or BBQ! They are also super healthy + packed with plant-based protein making them perfect for a weeknight dinner or weekend lunch meal! This easy recipe that can be pulled together in under [continue reading]

This is my favorite way to eat quinoa! Easy + vegan + gluten free + ready in 20 minutes! Perfect for dinner, lunch, or meal prep.  The best part? You can make this Instant Pot Mexican Quinoa entirely in your Instant Pot.

This super flavorful Easy Lentil Veggie Burger is vegan + gluten free + ready in under 30 minutes! No breadcrumbs, no eggs, no flour, no fuss! Lentils + oats + onions + a few spices tossed in a food processor + there you have it, [continue reading]

This one is a keeper! Cilantro + jalapeño + lemon + peanuts + cumin! 5 simple ingredients + 5 minutes + your blender! That is all you need for this yummy chutney. Authentic Indian Chutney is perfect as a dip for your favorite snack, spread [continue reading]

This quinoa cracker recipe is easy + healthy + vegan + gluten free! Homemade crispy crackers made with no oil + only 2 ingredients! Does it get any better?!?!?! Perfect gluten free crackers made with just a few easy steps right in your own kitchen. [continue reading]

A few simple ingredients layered in a bowl, drizzled with some yummy dressing, and you have yourself an awesome + easy + healthy + plant-powered bowl of awesome! Roasted sweet potatoes + black beans + kale + oh so delicious creamy jalapeño cilantro dressing come [continue reading]

Nut-free + Oil-free + Dairy-Free + sooooo creamy and delicious.  Finally …. a salad dressing you can feel good about eating. Did you hear that? NO NUTS! No soaking cashews for this vegan dressing! This Silken Tofu Creamy Italian Dressing is SUPER EASY and oh [continue reading]

A carton of vegan JUST Egg, a muffin tin + your favorite veggies! That’s all you need for these JUST Egg Muffin breakfast bites! We absolutely LOVE these. I can customize them with any veggies or chz shreds or even jazz them up with some [continue reading]

This Spinach Mushroom Quinoa is a quick, healthy, plant-based side dish ready in minutes with only 5 Ingredients! SO delicious! This is one of our favorite go-to side dishes on busy nights or for meal prep. You are going to LOVE this one!

Meet Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash. All of the wonderfulness of spaghetti squash but a fraction of the cooking time 💛.  A beautiful yellow squash turned into spaghetti, does it get any better? Le me show you how easy + yummy this …

This Chili Lime Tahini Dressing is super easy to make! The most perfect flavorful dressing ready in 5 minutes! Vegan + gluten-free + dairy-free + made without cashews. Drizzle this awesomeness in your wrap, on your salad, or even as a dip!

The easiest bowl you will ever make! This Quinoa Black Bean Salad with Lime Dressing is so simple + so healthy! The zesty lime dressing is made oil-free and everything is ready in under 10 minutes! Perfect recipe for meal prepping or to throw together [continue reading]

Move over croutons, your salad just got a new crunchy topping! Once you learn how to toast quinoa you will see how easy + versatile it is.  Best of all, you don’t need any oil to make crispy quinoa in minutes!

Sometimes you just need a cookie.  A cookie that you can eat and actually feel good about it.  This is that cookie.  These healthier cookies are the perfect way to use up leftover cooked quinoa.  If you prefer, they can be made extra sweet with [continue reading]

5 minutes + a blender. Yep, that is all you need to make this fabulous + easy Black Bean Hummus Recipe! Perfect for a protein-packed snack, appetizer, lunch, or dip at a party!

I am in LOVE with this salad! If you know me, you know I am a salad fanatic.  Not to mention, I am obsessed with trying to sneak quinoa into just about anything.  Meet my latest creation, The Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Bowl.  Full of vibrant [continue reading]

YUMMY + Easy! This Cake Batter Hummus is dairy free + egg free + healthy(ish)! Made with chickpeas + peanut butter + sweetened with dates! You seriously won’t be able to stop eating this!!! No Joke.  This stuff is like a dream come true … [continue reading]

How about a salad that is not just an ordinary salad? How about a salad packed with lots and lots of healthy foods with crunch and flavor!?!?!? This superfood salad is just that. A salad constructed of super foods. Colorful foods high in vitamins, antioxidants, [continue reading]

Super Easy Peanut Butter Granola! The EASIEST granola you will ever make! Ready in 30 minutes + crunchy + vegan + gluten free + packed with plant-based protein + fiber. Peanut butter + oats perfection!  

Get ready for a hearty + flavorful recipe packed with vegetables + meatless protein! This vegan chicken pot pie is made with a few simple ingredients, ready in under 30 minutes + topped with phyllo dough!

These Rice Flour Cinnamon Sugar Cookies are free of nuts, gluten, dairy + eggs.  You will not miss any of that when you bite into one of these super fluffy + moist  cookies. Perfect for anyone with any food allergies or if you are looking [continue reading]

Vegan quiche, yes please! This Just EGG Vegan Zucchini Quiche is dairy-free, ready in one hour, and so delicious! Zucchini, onions, dairy-free cheddar shreds, Just EGG, a few dry spices, and a frozen pie crust. You will be so happy to have this on your [continue reading]

What to make for the vegetarians on Thanksgiving? Let me think …. how about a seitan roast? This vegan seitan roast will feed 6 people, can be served along with your favorite holiday side dishes, bakes in your oven, and is oh so delicious!  

Ready for the ultimate fall dinner idea? YES! Ready in 10 minutes in one pot, dairy free + gluten free! Kid-friendly or when you need quick comfort food that turns out perfectly creamy every single time. Pin, print, or bookmark this recipe for Instant Pot [continue reading]

When the list of what is not in the cookies is longer than the title, does that make you worry?  Most likely your answer is yes 😊 BUT  the answer is NO!!!!! 🙌  Not these healthy pumpkin cookies! They are simply wonderful, fluffy, moist and [continue reading]

  You are going to LOVE this one! This sauce comes together in 20 minutes with just a few everyday ingredients. Vegan + gluten-free + easy! Perfect for Thanksgiving or any fall dinner or lunch! Pin or print this one because this recipe for perfect [continue reading]

I have a little secret for you. Pumpkin recipes do not have be sweet and tacos do not have to be full of meat + cheese to be awesome. Yep, you heard me correctly.  These Pumpkin Black Bean Tacos are by far the best tacos [continue reading]

This Air Fryer Pumpkin Recipe is super easy + packed with flavor + turns out perfect every time! This is the quickest + absolute best way to make roasted pumpkin! So fabulously versatile it can be added into your favorite recipe or eaten as is!

Oh my yum! I am completely in love with this Thai Coconut Curry 💛 Meet my newest go-to meal. So super easy and so super delish. You guys are going to love this one. 

I have been on a mission to make the perfect pizza at home. Pizza that doesn’t come out of a box or left on the porch from a delivery. Today I bring you my latest creation. Roasted Vegetable Pizza with homemade whole wheat pizza crust. [continue reading]

This Easy Vegan Pumpkin Chili Recipe is packed with the absolute perfect fall menu item!  Tomatoes, onions, garlic, jalapeños, cumin, and a hint of creamy pumpkin.  This chili is a great protein source, ready in under 30 minutes, and is perfect for fall or any [continue reading]

These easy meatless tofu meatballs are vegan + gluten free + oil-free + nut-free + packed with authentic Italian flavors! Craving a hearty meatball but don’t eat meat? You have come to the right place. These are perfect for vegans, vegetarians, and even the meat-eaters [continue reading]

This Ghost Pepper Hot Sauce Recipe is spicy! Just a few simple ingredients and 25 minutes is all you need to transform the beautiful, red, spicy ghost pepper into a magnificent hot sauce! I love making my own hot sauce.  It is the perfect way [continue reading]

This Fermented Jalapeño Hot Sauce is a magnificent way to spice up your tacos, veggie burgers, sandwiches, or just about anything. Be sure to make a big batch, you are going to love it! Super easy to layer a few ingredients into a fermenting jar, [continue reading]

Another addition into my hot sauce collection! This one is sweet and spicy and oh so delicious. You are going to love the combination of the sweet mangos with the fiery habaneros fermented to perfection with onions + garlic. Time to put hot sauce on [continue reading]

Where are the almond butter fans? Welcome! I have the cookie for you! Whole wheat flour combined with almond flour + a few simple ingredients and you have yourself a perfect eggless almond butter cookie.  Edible cookie dough anyone? Yes, please! You can eat the [continue reading]

The easiest marinara sauce you will ever make now with a spicy twist! A few years ago I shared a 3-ingredient tomato sauce recipe. One of the most delicious things I have on this blog. I mean seriously delicious. I took that recipe and spiced [continue reading]

Some like it hot! If you like spicy chili, you have come to the right place! This Vegetarian Ghost Pepper Chili Recipe is perfectly spicy and ready in under 30 minutes! Made with kidney beans, tomatoes, onions, garlic, cumin, and meatless ground crumbles. The absolute [continue reading]

This Vegan Ghost Pepper Ranch Dressing is the perfect spicy, creamy, dairy-free, oil-free, nut-free dressing to drizzle over your salad, dip your chick’n nuggets into, layer into a wrap or sandwich. The blended silken tofu gives you that rich, creamy, salad dressing texture paired with [continue reading]

5 simple ingredients are all you need for these perfect grain-free, dairy-free, vegan burgers. My latest veggie burger creation is my most favorite of all! These Buffalo Chickpea Veggie Burgers are perfect for a meal prep, summer BBQ or game day! Grab a bun + [continue reading]

This 5-minute cucumber salsa recipe is my latest salsa creation! This salsa is an easy way to up your veggies in your salsa, swap out the tomatoes for cucumbers for a fresh twist on traditional salsa. Perfect to pair with any of your favorite Mexican [continue reading]

My latest addition into my salsa collection + if you love spice, you are going to LOVE this one! This Ghost Pepper Blender Salsa Recipe is super EASY + can be eaten with chips or layered into your taco or burrito or nachos. + so [continue reading]

Ready or not, summer is coming! To me, that means wonderful + yummy summer side dishes made of colorful, fresh ingredients. This is the perfect plant-based summer pasta salad! Bring this one to a picnic, serve as a side dish for a barbecue, or simply [continue reading]

This Vegan Dill Pickle Ranch is the perfect creamy blend of  silken tofu + a few simple ingredients giving you a healthy + dairy-free + nut-free + oil-free dill pickle flavored ranch dressing in minutes! When I went plant-based I thought I would never eat [continue reading]

Another addition into my collection of vegan bacon recipes! This time I bring you a salad! Two of my favorite things in one bowl of awesome. The bacon is crispy + flavorful + smoky + meatless! These Vegan Tempeh BLT Salad Bowls are super easy [continue reading]

  This 10 minute vegan Hot and Sour Soup is so wonderful in so many ways. 10 minutes, tofu, mushrooms, green onions, and spices, that’s it! Quicker than you can call for takeout + perfectly plant-based, healthy, warm + yummy. Add noodles, rice, more veggies, [continue reading]

Tofu, a few veggies + a bottle of teriyaki sauce! It doesn’t get any easier than that! This recipe for Teriyaki Tofu with Vegetables is on regular rotation here in the MVF kitchen + I have a feeling it will be a regular in your [continue reading]

Learning how to air fry frozen broccoli is a kitchen skill you MUST have! Super easy + healthy + makes the perfect side dish or snack! I always have a bag of frozen broccoli in my freezer for those nights when I simply need a [continue reading]

I am always searching for a really good cookie. This is a really good cookie.  The best part? I made them with whole wheat flour + no eggs! Edible cookie dough anyone? Yes, please! You can eat the batter or the cookie! You NEED these [continue reading]

5 minutes + 5 ingredients! That is all you need to make this Oil-Free Thai Cucumber Salad! Perfectly flavored + crisp + no fuss. Made with no fish sauce + no oil. This salad is great for a snack, lunch, or an Asian-inspired side dish.

Welcome to the latest addition into my collection of vegan bacon recipes! Crispy + flavorful + smoky + meatless! This recipe for Vegan Tempeh Bacon Bits is super easy to make + you can toss them into a salad, soup, sprinkle onto a baked potato [continue reading]

20 minutes + few simple ingredients is all you need to make this one pot wonder! This Dairy-free One Pot Creamy Mushroom Pasta is simply a perfect dinner for the nights you don’t want to cook dinner. Packed with flavor, creamy without cream, completely vegan, [continue reading]

These Vegan Buckwheat Flour Blondies are super addicting! Why? They are vegan, dairy-free, egg-free, gluten free, and oh so delicious! Buckwheat flour is so healthy + tasty + gluten free! If you have never baked with buckwheat flour, you are in for a real treat!

5 minutes + 5 ingredients is all you need for this healthy, vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, dairy-free dressing! Perfectly packed with flavor for your salad or bowl! Silken tofu + jalapeño + cilantro + lime juice + your blender! That’s it! Meet your new favorite dressing, [continue reading]

 Let’s Make Hummus! There are a few things that always make it into the grocery cart when Mr. MVF + I go shopping together. One of those things undoubtedly used to be a tub of hummus. Not. Any. More. Not because we don’t like hummus, [continue reading]

Have I got a good one for you today! This is a meal I make when I don’t feel like cooking! I don’t have to worry about different spices or ingredients to have ready.  Just some tempeh, a few veggies + a bottle of teriyaki [continue reading]

5 minutes + 7 ingredients is all you need for the best ever Oil-Free Avocado Hummus Recipe. Avocado, chickpeas, lime juice, tahini, garlic, cilantro, jalapeños, and your blender! Perfect for a party appetizer, snack, as a salad dressing, or in a sandwich. So pretty + [continue reading]

The easiest + prettiest salad dressing you will ever make! So colorful, packed with nutrients, full of flavor + oh so delicious! This Pomegranate Quinoa Salad with Pomegranate Dressing is dairy-free, vegan, and gluten-free.  This salad is full of so many wonderful veggies + yummy [continue reading]

The easiest + prettiest salad dressing you will ever make! So colorful, packed with nutrients, full of flavor + oh so delicious! This Oil-Free Pomegranate Salad Dressing is dairy-free, vegan, and gluten-free.  The best part is that it is ready in 5 minutes with only [continue reading]

If you know, you know! Kala Jeera, also known as Black Cumin is the secret ingredient in this wonderfully flavorful, fluffy, moist rice! Perfect alongside any of your favorite Indian dishes or when you are in the mood for anything but plain rice! Just a [continue reading]

Dairy-free and so delicious! This Vegan Tofu Palak Paneer recipe is packed with healthy spinach, tomatoes, onions, and Indian spices! If you love ordering saag paneer or palak paneer in an Indian restaurant but want to make it dairy-free in your very own kitchen, you [continue reading]

The perfect meatless Mexican idea! No meat? No problem! Chickpeas spiced + cooked in a skillet, then layered into a taco! This Skillet Chickpea Taco Recipe is super easy + flavorful + will come in handy on a busy weeknight or when you need something [continue reading]

9 ingredients + 20 minutes are all you need for the most perfect vegetarian gravy you will ever eat! Vegan, oil-free, gluten-free, dairy free and oh so yummy! This recipe for Quick and Easy Vegetarian Mushroom Gravy MUST be on your thanksgiving menu this year! [continue reading]

These Vegetarian Seitan Turkey Cutlets are perfect for your plant-based Thanksgiving guests! Paired with mashed potatoes, gravy + your favorite veggie and you have yourself the perfect meal! The best part? This recipe requires only a few simple ingredients, is ready in under one hour, [continue reading]

The easiest, 10-ingredient, dairy-free, Vegan Cream of Mushroom soup made in under 30 minutes on your stove-top. Perfect for a vegetarian, vegan, or plant-based Thanksgiving! Mushrooms + onions + garlic + thyme + sage + black pepper + coconut milk + vegetable broth + a [continue reading]

This Healthy Instant Pot Black Bean Soup is SO EASY! The perfect soup for meal prep, make lots + freeze for later! Packed with protein + flavor this one is a keeper.  Customize your bowl with your favorite toppings for a winning dinner idea!

These Vegan Apple Cinnamon Mini Muffins are so moist + perfectly portioned + super cut ! Eggless, easy, and topped with the BEST homemade icing! I love these little muffins! They are the perfect addition to any brunch, breakfast, autumn gathering or as a snack!

I love this banana bread! Let’s get one thing perfectly clear … this isn’t omg yum lets have a slice of dreamy banana bread for dessert after a rich autumn meal. This is, however, a thick hearty banana bread that I am always in the [continue reading]

Pumpkin puree + maple syrup + cinnamon  + crunchy oats = YUM! This Pumpkin Spice Granola Recipe is absolutely perfect in every way! Granola is not just for breakfast.  Enjoy this sprinkled over yogurt, ice cream, in a bowl with your favorite milk, or eat [continue reading]

This Oil-Free Green Olive Hummus Recipe is ready in minutes, perfectly creamy + super delicious!  Store bought hummus? No way! This one is creamy + salty + is absolute perfection! Protein-packed chickpeas, creamy tahini, fragrant garlic, and green olives! 

Need an easy dinner idea that you don’t have to turn on the oven to make? These Easy Air Fryer Nachos are perfect for a dinner, lunch, snack! Start with chips, then layer up all of your favorites … beans, salsa, lettuce, avocado and more!

These Eggless Baked Banana Bread Donuts are the perfect little baked treat for when you want banana bread but also want easy + quick! Made eggless + with healthy oat flour, these amazing donuts are made in one bowl + done in under 30 minutes. [continue reading]

This Habanero Jalapeño Hot Sauce Recipe is ready in 30 minutes + perfect to drizzle on a taco, veggie burger, burrito, just about anything! I love making my own hot sauce.  I know exactly what is in the bottle AND it is the perfect way [continue reading]

Serrano peppers, fresh tomatoes, onions, cilantro + garlic blended together to make pure salsa perfection with this Homemade Serrano Salsa Recipe. No more jarred salsa for this salsa fanatic! You have come to the right place if you love salsa! I am with you. Making [continue reading]

This Vegetarian Habanero Chili Recipe is packed with the wholesome goodness of kidney beans paired with fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic, jalapeños, and cumin. The best part? The roasted habanero pepper!  This chili is a great source of protein, ready in under 30 minutes, and is [continue reading]

Ready to spice up your salsa? This Ghost Pepper Salsa Recipe is EASY + so fresh + perfectly spicy! Perfect for chips, nachos, tacos, and more! Ghost peppers + tomatoes + onions + garlic + cilantro whirled in a blender + ready in 5 minutes! [continue reading]

Another incredibly Indian recipe! How about Indian Potatoes with Eggplant? This Aloo Baingan recipe is vegan + gluten free + made with just a few simple ingredients! So healthy + yummy!

Looking for a healthy side dish or snack that is high in protein + ready in minutes? You have come to the right place! This Easy Air Fryer Edamame Recipe is super simple + can be the perfect healthy snack in a pinch! Keep a [continue reading]

A healthy-ish donut baked not fried + sweetened with beautiful blueberries! Completely dairy-free + eggless + vegan but absolutely delish! Baking with blueberries is one of my favorite things to do! I love fresh blueberries, but what I love more is when I can use [continue reading]

Strawberries and donuts, two of my favorite things! I combined them to make these amazingly awesome Baked Vegan Strawberry Donuts and I am not sorry I did!!! Donuts are actually quite easy to make when you get the hang of it! You have come to [continue reading]

The perfect addition to any meal! Healthy + crispy + just spicy enough + ready in 20 minutes! These Sweet and Spicy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts are the perfect vegetable side dish to go alongside your favorite meal or eat as a snack!

These Baked Vegan Gingerbread Donuts have the wonderful flavors of gingerbread perfectly baked in and then are topped with creamy homemade icing!  This recipe is fabulous to add to your holiday baking or can be eaten any time! I don’t like to wait to bake [continue reading]

Super Easy Almond Butter Granola Recipe! The EASIEST granola you will ever make! Ready in 30 minutes + crunchy + vegan + gluten free + packed with plant-based protein + fiber. Almond Butter + Oats = perfect breakfast or snack.  No more boring oats!

Dal is a staple in most Indian kitchens. Today I bring you my family’s recipe for Instant Pot Gujarati Dal straight from our kitchen!  Made of hearty lentils, this dish is a fabulous source of protein + fiber.  There are so many variations of dal [continue reading]

Love JUST Egg? Me too! This JUST Egg Hack is totally life changing! The liquid JUST Egg is so awesome for people who don’t eat eggs or even for those that do! With my version of baked JUST Egg, you can save yourself some money [continue reading]

How about vegan sausage + peppers? There are some things that you might miss after going plant-based, a good Italian meal might be one of those things.  After we went plant-based, I was worried about still being able to enjoy the traditional Italian meals I [continue reading]

Who wants a bagel? ME! How about a bagel in your very own kitchen with no yeast, no boiling, and no fuss! These Vegan Air Fryer Sesame Seed Bagels are made with your favorite unsweetened vegan yogurt + self-rising flour. Air fry for 10 minutes [continue reading]

This girl loves a big bowl of awesome.  Packed with protein + good-for-you carbs, this bowl counts as a big bowl of awesome. These Tempeh Sweet Potato Bowls are perfect for meal prep, lunch, dinner + anything in between. The best part? The tahini dressing [continue reading]

This Easy Vegetarian Tempeh Chili is packed with plant-based protein, tomatoes, onions, garlic, jalapenos, and cumin.  Ready in under 30 minutes, perfect for meal prep, yummy on its own or loaded with your favorite toppings!

This recipe for Oil-Free Lentil Hummus is such a perfect way to eat lentils! This hummus is smooth, creamy, flavorful + makes the perfect dip or spread.  High in protein + super healthy! This is one of my favorite snacks to meal prep + have [continue reading]

Intermittent fasting continues to grow in popularity.  Curious if Intermittent Fasting is right for you? Is this just another fad diet or is intermittent fasting a lifestyle that you might want to try? Not all eating styles are right for all people.  Let’s dig a [continue reading]

Healthy + Vegan + low-carb + ready in MINUTES! These Diary-Free Tofu Ricotta Zucchini Noodles are perfect for busy nights, quick lunches, or meal prep! This is a great way to sneak in some veggies and still have that pasta-ish feel to your meal!

No more boring dinners! Hello Vegan Panang Curry with Tofu! This curry is super flavorful, hearty, healthy, and you can customize it with different veggies! Serve over rice noodles, quinoa, or rice! If you know me, you know I LOVE Thai food! Any day, any [continue reading]

This dairy-free Spinach Artichoke Cauliflower Gnocchi Bake is another yummy + healthy way to use Trader Joe’s cauliflower gnocchi! Spinach + artichokes sautéed in garlic layered over homemade dairy-free ricotta + cauliflower gnocchi topped off with bubbly mozzarella chz shreds, YUM!

  This Vegan Spinach Artichoke Pizza is so fun to make AND eat! Start with your favorite crust, sauté some fresh spinach + artichokes, layer with dairy-free ricotta + enjoy! Perfect for a snack, game-day, weekend lunch or busy weeknight dinner. I’ve included my famous [continue reading]

This quick + easy dairy-free Silken Tofu Ricotta Recipe can be used as a vegan alternative to ricotta in any of your favorite recipes! High in protein, low in fat, flavorful, perfect for pizza, pasta, gnocchi, or as a snack! 5 ingredients + 5 minutes, [continue reading]

Who doesn’t love a giant, awesome, loaded up baked potato? Vegan or not, it is just pure perfection. Today I give you my version of THE BEST Loaded Vegan Baked Potato! An air-fried or oven-baked potato loaded up with dairy-free sour cream, rice paper bacon, [continue reading]

I don’t even know where to begin with this one! Need a quick + healthy snack? How about something for a busy weeknight dinner? Maybe you need a meatless option packed with flavor for your meal prep this week. You have come to the right [continue reading]