Hi Reader, I have a new sweet treat to share with you today, plus a few recipes for Memorial Day Weekend and the unofficial start of summer. ☀️ First, Banana Mug Cake! It's fluffy, sweet, delicious, and works with a variety of different flours and sweeteners. Try it with whole wheat pastry flour or oat flour for a healthy-ish breakfast treat. Or use "regular" flour and sugar for a more straight-forward banana cake vibe if that's what you're craving. Basically, it's like banana cake and banana...
7 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I have a new dinner recipe for you today! The next time you're craving something comforting, nourishing, and really easy to throw together, give this a try: Beans and Greens with Gnocchi! It’s a one-pan wonder made with pillowy gnocchi and that classic "beans and greens" magic we all love. Dried Italian herbs and Calabrian chili paste bring tons of flavor—and though it doesn't need cheese on top, anytime I have an opportunity to whip up a batch of my pourable vegan mozzarella, you...
10 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Since summer will be here in the blink of an eye, I've pulled together a handful of salad recipes that are perfect this time of year—fresh ingredients, simple prep, and plenty of flavor. First up, is a new recipe for Edamame Salad. It's the very definition of versatile! I dressed it with the ume plum vinegar dressing I shared last week, but it would be great with any flavorful, Asian-inspired dressing. Whether you're planning a picnic, a quick lunch, or just trying to eat more...
17 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Are you familiar with umeboshi plums? They're a traditional Japanese pickled food with a very salty and sour flavor. Historically, umeboshi has been consumed for medicinal purposes, to balance acidity in the body. I was first introduced to those cute little pickled plums as a kid, back when my mom followed a macrobiotic diet. At the time, I didn’t fully appreciate their intense, salty-sour kick. The fact that she encouraged me to eat them when I was sick probably didn't help...
24 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner, and I’ve got some of my favorite vegan Mexican-inspired recipes for you. Whether you're planning a little fiesta or just love an excuse to eat guac by the spoonful, I've gotcha covered! 🥑 One of the most delicious bean dishes there is, if you ask me! Frijoles Charros is traditionally prepared with various meats, but all it takes are a few plant-based swaps to infuse the broth with rich, smoky flavor. Vegan Charro Beans So many ways to enjoy...
28 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I have a recipe for pickled vegetables that's been one of the most visited pages on the site for years. In it I also briefly touched on how to pickle fresh fruit. With summer just around the corner, not to mention all of the fresh berries of late spring, I decided something as EASY, practical, and delicious as pickled fruit deserves its own recipe! 🍑 How to Pickle Any Fruit Tap for the Recipe All you need are a jar or container with a lid, a saucepan, fresh fruit, and 4...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, When it comes to writing about food, using the word "healthy" is tricky, even controversial according to some. I don't think it needs to be, though. I mean, some folks just go around looking for stuff to get worked up about. 😉 I think we all know we have different ideas of "healthy." A quick online search for "healthy oatmeal cookies" makes that abundantly clear. 😅 But especially in the vegan niche, I see the word as a fairly useful adjective! It quickly lets someone know, "Hey,...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I have a vegan meatball recipe on the blog that I love, but I wanted to come up with another option that's gluten-free for those of you who can't do seitan or breadcrumbs. Given my love for tofu, it was an easy choice as the base, but I worried that it was destined to create a mushy meatball. 🫠 Then it occurred to me to try chickpea flour as the binder—I mean, it works for pakora and chickpea flour omelettes, right? And it turned out great! The texture actually exceeded my...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, When it comes to the Instant Pot, I have a strong preference for really, REALLY easy recipes. Because if I'm going to spend time on a multi-step recipe, babysitting a pot, I feel like I might as well just cook it on the stove, you know? 🤷🏻♀️ I mean, I'm aware that there are other benefits to pressure cooking, but... I think my bias has something to do with the marketing promises of appliances like the Instant Pot. They made me think I could be lazy and food would still turn out...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read