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!

Today I am sharing my secrets for staying healthy over a holiday weekend. You asked, Tara, “What easy things can I do to stay on a healthy path during Thanksgiving weekend?” So glad you asked! I am sharing my secrets that I use on holidays [continue reading]

It is tricky to be a vegetarian this time of year. A food holiday is upon us that literally has a table centerpiece of a stuffed bird as its mascot. Let’s put some plant-foods on that table! If you are welcoming a vegetarian to 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]

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!

Happy October! Oh how I love October. Fall races, cooler weather, football season, and lucky for me October is my birthday month! Does it get any better?!?! Yes, it does. In the month of October I can cook with pumpkin almost every day 🧡 and [continue reading]

So, you have a vegetarian coming to dinner for Thanksgiving? You are not alone! With the number of plant-based eaters in the world growing exponentially, you are bound to have one show up to dinner at some point! Before you have a total meltdown over [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]

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 these muffins! Cute little muffins full of yummy, awesome, sweet, cinnamon pumpkin. These Vegan Pumpkin Mini Muffins are super moist + perfectly portioned! Eggless, easy, and topped with the BEST homemade icing!

Thanksgiving turkey alternatives are not just for the vegans! There are lots of people out there that don’t like turkey, don’t want turkey, can’t cook turkey, maybe just don’t want to eat turkey on Thursday. This one is for you! I have lots of ideas [continue reading]

These Instant Pot Chickpea Seitan Nuggets are super versatile, can be used as a meat replacement in SO MANY recipes, can be eaten on their own, or simply served with gravy for Thanksgiving! The best part? This recipe requires only a few simple ingredients, is [continue reading]

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]

Looking for that perfect, easy salad to make on Thanksgiving? You have come to the right place! Pumpkin puree + tasty herbs make this Oil-Free Pumpkin Vinaigrette a healthy, no-fuss addition to your Thanksgiving meal. Just 6 simple, plant-based ingredients shaken up in a jar [continue reading]

This Vegan Thanksgiving Salad with Pumpkin Vinaigrette is the perfect side dish! So many fall flavors plus healthy pumpkin, plant-based + easy! Roasted pumpkin with veggies, toasted quinoa, topped a with fabulous oil-free healthy dressing!

  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]

These Baked Vegan Pumpkin Donuts are SUPER EASY to make in one bowl + done in under 30 minutes. Use all-purpose flour or make them gluten-free by using oat flour! No eggs! No oil! Perfect pumpkin treat for Halloween or Thanksgiving or any day of [continue reading]

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]

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]

Oh what a wonderful time of year! Autumn! In America, that means Thanksgiving is coming! Some call it turkey day. What if you don’t eat turkey? Thanksgiving can be a difficult day for vegetarians. We want to experience all of the magic of the holiday, [continue reading]

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]

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!

My mother texted me yesterday reminding me to not forget about the cranberries for Thanksgiving.  Oh how I would love to forget the cranberries on Thanksgiving. Those jiggly purple wanna be cranberries from a can 😝.  Not this year. This year the cranberries get a [continue reading]