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Easy Lentil Veggie Burger (Eggless!)

Easy Lentil Veggie Burger (Eggless!)

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]

JUST Egg Muffin Breakfast Bites

JUST Egg Muffin Breakfast Bites

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]

Spinach Mushroom Quinoa

Spinach Mushroom Quinoa

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!

Quinoa Black Bean Salad with Lime Dressing

Quinoa Black Bean Salad with Lime Dressing

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]

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Bowl

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Bowl

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

Pumpkin Black Bean Tacos

Pumpkin Black Bean Tacos

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.Β  These Pumpkin Black Bean Tacos are by far the best tacos [continue reading]

9 Hacks to Make Being a Vegetarian Easier

9 Hacks to Make Being a Vegetarian Easier

Do you want to eat a more plant-forward diet but feel overwhelmed? I’m here for you! This Tuesday, I am sharing my 9 favorite hacks to make being a vegetarian easier. These hacks will have you prepping + cooking vegetarian foods like a pro!

9 Practical Tips to Enjoy Cooking at Home

9 Practical Tips to Enjoy Cooking at Home

Do you hate cooking at home? You know you should be doing it, but do you hate it? It is a task we can’t escape from so if you hate it, let’s explore a few practical tips that can help you go from uber eats [continue reading]

Why I Drink a Smoothie Every Day

Why I Drink a Smoothie Every Day

Convenient, portable, quick, packed with nutrients, all in one single cup + ready to set the foundation for a healthy day of eating. With endless possibilities of flavor combinations, my daily smoothie is a beloved part of my routine. Why do I drink a smoothie [continue reading]

How To Become Healthier In 7 Easy Steps

How To Become Healthier In 7 Easy Steps

This Tuesday my tips are 7 small + easy steps you can take to be healthier. Steps that I take every day for a healthy life. So many of you have told me that you just don’t know where to start. Getting back on track [continue reading]

Oil-Free Avocado Hummus Recipe

Oil-Free Avocado Hummus Recipe

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

Oil-Free Pomegranate Salad Dressing

Oil-Free Pomegranate Salad Dressing

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. Β The best part is that it is ready in 5 minutes with only [continue reading]

JUST Egg Hack (Baked JUST Egg)

JUST Egg Hack (Baked JUST Egg)

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]

Tempeh Sweet Potato Bowls

Tempeh Sweet Potato Bowls

This girl loves a big bowl of awesome.Β  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]

Why Lentils Are Awesome

Why Lentils Are Awesome

Could it be true that I have a new favorite legume? Yes, it is undoubtedly true.Β  I love lentils. Are they just a trend or are they legit? These little legumes have been around a long time and are a staple in plant-based kitchens everywhere!Β  [continue reading]

Easy Vegetarian Lentil Chili

Easy Vegetarian Lentil Chili

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

Air Fryer Italian Herb Tofu

Air Fryer Italian Herb Tofu

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]

Healthy Easy Plant-Based Lunches

Healthy Easy Plant-Based Lunches

During the height of the pandemic, many of us wanted so badly to get back to ‘normal’.Β  Β This fall, as more and more ‘normal’ activities are resuming, we are slowly getting those familiar routines back.Β  Routines including in-person meetings, full work or school days, and [continue reading]

Mango Black Bean Salsa

Mango Black Bean Salsa

This Mango Black Bean Salsa recipe is super healthy + flavorful + beautiful + nourishing! The ultimate salsa for Mexican night or meal prep, as a snack or for lunch! Vegan + oil-free + EASY!  

Easy Baked Pesto Tofu

Easy Baked Pesto Tofu

This Easy Baked Pesto Tofu is perfect in so many ways! Forget putting pesto on your pasta, try it on tofu! I don’t know about you but I always have a jar of pesto in my pantry for one of days where only pesto will [continue reading]

Healthy Peanut Butter Chickpea Muffins

Healthy Peanut Butter Chickpea Muffins

Healthy muffins?! Yes! These Healthy Peanut Butter Chickpea Muffins are grain-free + eggless + packed with protein! Perfect for a snack, meal prep, breakfast or dessert.

Oil-Free Everything Bagel Hummus

Oil-Free Everything Bagel Hummus

Easily turn a can of chickpeas into a yummy bagel flavored delight! This Oil-Free Everything Bagel Hummus is a creamy dip packed with flavor! How about an everything bagel without the bagel? You can spread this healthy + oil-free homemade hummus on your favorite cracker [continue reading]

10 Things To Do On Weekends To Make Weeknight Cooking Easier

10 Things To Do On Weekends To Make Weeknight Cooking Easier

The perfect button-down shirt, pair of jeans, black dress, maybe your uniform shirt or scrubs. We all have wardrobe basics.Β  You wouldn’t start your week out without your basic clothing essentials slightly ready for the week.Β  I’m talking basic wardrobe prepping here.Β  Uniform shirt actually [continue reading]

Easy Sticky Sesame Chickpeas

Easy Sticky Sesame Chickpeas

These Easy Sticky Sesame Chickpeas are ready in 15 minutes! This recipe is so flavorful + packed with protein.Β  Β It has an addictive flavor that you will not be able to get enough of! You can pull this together on a busy weeknight or make [continue reading]

Garlic Tempeh and Broccoli

Garlic Tempeh and Broccoli

This Garlic Tempeh and Broccoli Stir-Fry Recipe is packed with veggies + protein! Oil-free + easy + only 8 simple ingredients! An amazing, high-protein meal that can be pulled together quickly on a busy night faster than ordering take-out.

How To Air Fry Tempeh

How To Air Fry Tempeh

Once you learn how to air fry tempeh you will be hooked! This easy air fryer tempeh turns out crispy + perfect every time + could not be any easier to make! Add your favorite sauce, layer into a sandwich, sprinkle over a salad, or [continue reading]

Air Fryer Buffalo Tempeh

Air Fryer Buffalo Tempeh

This recipe for Air Fryer Buffalo Tempeh is SO EASY. No breading, no frying, no fuss! Healthy + quick + plant-based! These buffalo tempeh bites are perfect as a snack on their own, layered into a wrap, a taco, a sandwich, or on top of [continue reading]

Easy Vegetarian Tempeh Chili

Easy Vegetarian Tempeh Chili

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

Oil-Free Balsamic Vinaigrette

Oil-Free Balsamic Vinaigrette

This Oil-Free Balsamic Vinaigrette is just perfect! Quick + easy + healthy! Use it as a marinade, pour it on veggies, salads, or pasta. For vegans, vegetarians, and meat-eaters alike, salads can either be super healthy or super unhealthy! The dressing you choose can be [continue reading]

Oil-Free Vegan Pasta Salad

Oil-Free Vegan Pasta Salad

Making a healthy + oil-free vegan pasta salad is so easy! You will be amazed how quickly this recipe comes together.Β  You can change up the dressing, the veggies, and even the pasta.Β  Perfect as a side dish, lunch, as a meal on its own [continue reading]

Air Fryer Tofu with Peanut Sauce

Air Fryer Tofu with Peanut Sauce

This Air Fryer Tofu with Peanut Sauce is EPIC! I am totally obsessed with this tofu. Ready in under 20 minutes + vegan + only 6 ingredients! It is super easy to run out of ways to prepare tofu.Β  Peanut Sauce Tofu to the rescue! [continue reading]

Dairy Free Green Goddess Dressing

Dairy Free Green Goddess Dressing

This Dairy Free Green Goddess Dressing is vegan + gluten-free + oil-free + made without nuts! Only 6 ingredients + 5 minutes! The secret ingredient? Silken tofu! Perfect as a dip or poured over your favorite salad greens! This is one of my all time [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.Β  You can adjust the spice level to your liking! This recipe comes together quickly + easily.Β  Oil-free + dairy-free + vegan + gluten free! Perfect for [continue reading]

Instant Pot Sweet Potato Corn Chowder (Vegan!)

Instant Pot Sweet Potato Corn Chowder (Vegan!)

Corn chowder with sweet potatoes?!?!?! Yes, please! Made in the Instant Pot?!?! Even better! This Instant Pot Sweet Potato Corn Chowder is made in one pot in under 30 minutes.Β  Dairy-free, oil-free, gluten-free, and packed with wholesome veggies. Best of all, it can be made [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.Β  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]

Instant Pot Pumpkin Steel Cut Oatmeal

Instant Pot Pumpkin Steel Cut Oatmeal

This Instant Pot Pumpkin Steel Cut Oatmeal is the perfect way to get all of the fall flavors in a hearty + healthy breakfast! Just a few simple ingredients tossed in your Instant Pot.Β  This vegan + gluten free oatmeal recipe can quickly be made [continue reading]

Air Fryer Buffalo Tofu

Air Fryer Buffalo Tofu

This recipe for Air Fryer Buffalo Tofu is SO EASY. No need to press your tofu, no breading, no frying, no fuss! Perfect for over a salad, paired with sweet potato fries, or simply to dip in vegan ranch, YUM!

Oil-Free Balsamic Asparagus Salad

Oil-Free Balsamic Asparagus Salad

This oil-free balsamic asparagus salad is just perfect! Quick + easy + healthy + no fuss! You can customize it with whatever veggies + toppings you love! Spinach or romaine are a good base, then add in sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, even bell peppers [continue reading]

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]

Quinoa for Beginners

Quinoa for Beginners

Time to dust off that bag of quinoa sitting in your pantry collecting dust.Β  If you are a quinoa newbie or a quinoa expert, Quinoa for Beginners is for you! Vegans, vegetarians + yes, even meat-eaters can and should be eating quinoa. Let’s start by [continue reading]

Guide To Frozen Vegetables (Myths + Methods!)

Guide To Frozen Vegetables (Myths + Methods!)

Tara’s Tuesday Tips: Guide to Frozen Vegetables (Myths + Methods!) What do you do when you don’t have access to fresh vegetables? Not eat vegetables? Nope! Go for frozen! Let’s sort through the myths in this guide to frozen vegetables and most importantly, correct any [continue reading]

Peanut Butter Banana Bread

Peanut Butter Banana Bread

Bananas + Peanut butter baked into a hearty + sweet loaf of delicious! This eggless peanut butter banana bread is just sweet enough + packed with nutritious ingredients leaving you will all of the yum + none of the guilt! Β Eggless + Gluten Free + [continue reading]

Oil-Free Chipotle Hummus

Oil-Free Chipotle Hummus

Tahini + Garlic + Lemon + Chick Peas + Chipotle Pepper = the BEST oil-free chipotle hummus you have ever tasted! Super easy + vegan + gluten free + NO OIL!! No joke, I make this hummus every week. Β This recipe is a staple in [continue reading]

Oil-Free Salad Dressings

Oil-Free Salad Dressings

Oil-Free Salad Dressings? Is it even possible?!?! YES! Today I bring you 10 of my favorite oil-free salad dressings. They are all plant-based + easy! The best part? You can use them on greens, veggies, as a dip, on pasta or noodles, or as a [continue reading]

Vegan Creamy Italian Dressing

Vegan Creamy Italian Dressing

This Vegan Creamy Italian Dressing is SUPER EASY and oh my yummy! Thick + creamy + restaurant-style + packed with flavor. Perfect as a dip or over salad greens or turn it into a pasta salad! It doesn’t get any more perfect than this dressing.Β  [continue reading]

Oil-Free Asian Ginger Dressing

Oil-Free Asian Ginger Dressing

This Oil-Free Asian Ginger Dressing is PERFECT! Nut-Free + Vegan + Ready in 5 minutes + perfect for meal prep! Pour over any cold noodles or greens! You are going to LOVE the versatility of this dressing!!!!

Oil-Free Vinaigrette (plant-based + nut-free!)

Oil-Free Vinaigrette (plant-based + nut-free!)

This Oil-Free Vinaigrette is super easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. Vegan + nut free + gluten free + perfect for meal prep! This dressing is completely plant-based and perfect for any salad or sandwich!  

Lemon Tahini Salad Dressing (Oil Free!)

Lemon Tahini Salad Dressing (Oil Free!)

This Lemon Tahini Salad Dressing is super easy to make! The perfect oil-free dressing ready in 5 minutes and is made without cashews! Vegan + Gluten Free + perfect for meal prep. Drizzle this awesomeness in your wrap, on your salad, or even dunk your [continue reading]

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 πŸ₯— 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!  

Easy Blender Waffles

Easy Blender Waffles

Easy Blender waffles made with oats, bananas, vanilla, and water! Vegan, gluten free, sugar free, easy, healthy, perfect for meal prep. This recipe is absolute perfection! Like a bowl of banana oatmeal blended into a waffle. Β Layer on your favorite toppings, you are going to [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!  

Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats

Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats

Cooking oats has never been so easy! Do you have an Instant Pot Yet? Here I go again … I love my Instant Pot.Β  I think I make up recipes just to use it.Β  If you haven’t found a reason to get an Instant Pot [continue reading]

Homemade Chewy Peanut Butter Granola Bars

Homemade Chewy Peanut Butter Granola Bars

Yes, these Homemade Chewy Peanut Butter Granola Bars are perfect! Perfect for a snack to crush a craving, perfect for meal prep, busy mornings, after school, pre or post workout, and travel! Anyone that has ever traveled with me knows that my bag isΒ fullΒ of food! [continue reading]

Baked Peanut Butter Oatmeal

Baked Peanut Butter Oatmeal

Vegan, gluten free, packed with protein and fiber + ready in under 30 minutes! This Baked Peanut Butter Oatmeal is perfect for busy weekday mornings or a yummy weekend brunch idea.Β  Best of all, you can customize it by adding toppings of drizzled peanut butter, [continue reading]

Pumpkin Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

Pumpkin Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

Tired of oatmeal for breakfast? Looking for more protein? Want a healthy breakfast for any day of the week? Something that is ready in minutes, sweet, flavorful,Β andΒ you can take it with you? Here it is! Pumpkin Quinoa Breakfast Bowl πŸ™Œ

Meatless Marinara Sauce

Meatless Marinara Sauce

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


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