Buttery Blueberry Pancakes

A vegan breakfast for any non-believer (and blueberry lover). INGREDIENTS 2 cups of flour 4 teaspoons of baking powder 1 teaspoon of salt 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon 1 1/4 cups of almond milk 1/4 cup of unsweetened applesauce 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract 4 tablespoons of melted vegan butter 1 cup of fresh blueberries INSTRUCTIONS […]

Lentil Bolognese

The best (and healthiest) fake “meat” sauce I’ve created thus far. INGREDIENTS 1 cup of dried lentils* 4 cups of vegetable broth (I use Better Than Bouillon Roasted Vegetable — makes the sauce taste “beefy”!) 2 tablespoons of olive oil 3 chopped carrots 3 chopped stalks of celery 1 diced yellow onion 6 cloves of […]

Pasta Pomodoro

This is almost entirely derived from the queen, Audrey Hepburn, herself! INGREDIENTS 1 box of spaghetti (16 oz.) 1 28 oz. can of plum tomatoes 2 tablespoons of olive oil 3 chopped carrots 3 chopped stalks of celery 1 diced yellow onion 6 cloves of minced garlic ¼ cup of freshly chopped basil INSTRUCTIONS Dice […]

Potsticker Noodles

An easy Asian-inspired dish that can be topped with broccoli or tofu dumplings. Potsticker Noodles — This one is a quick, easy recipe and tastes just like pork pot stickers! INGREDIENTS 1 16 ounce bag of egg noodles 2 tablespoons of neutral oil (I prefer sunflower) 2 cloves of minced garlic (1 tablespoon pre-minced) 1 […]

Chocolate Chip Cookies

These cookies are packed with chocolate, caramel, and chopped almonds. INGREDIENTS ⅔ cup of sunflower oil ⅔ cup of raw cane sugar ⅔ cup of vegan brown sugar ½ cup chocolate almond milk (I’d recommend Silk’s dark chocolate) 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ […]

Coconut Black Beans and Succotash

A sweet and savory dish that’s perfect over rice! INGREDIENTS Coconut Black Beans 1 15 ounce can of black beans 1 14 ounce can of coconut milk 1 bay leaf 1/2 teaspoon of cumin 1/4 teaspoon of smoked paprika 1/8 teaspoon of cinnamon Succotash 2 tablespoons of olive oil 1 diced yellow onion 3 cloves […]

Mushroom Marsala Flatbread

The perfect post-run dinner for two. INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons of olive oil 1 diced small sweet onion 5 ounces of sliced shiitake mushrooms 1/3 cup of dry white wine or marsala wine 1 teaspoon of minced garlic 4 naan flatbreads (You can find these in most grocery stores) 1/2 cup of your favorite pesto* 4 […]

Snacking Strawberries

Serve as a snack, over yogurt, over icecream, yellow cake, the possibilities are endless! INGREDIENTS 1 pint of strawberries Two tablespoons of lemon juice (juice of one lemon) ½ tablespoon of honey INSTRUCTIONS Slice strawberries into thin slices and remove green leafy tops. (You can save these for your bunny if you have one!) Pour […]

Parsley Nut Pesto

This versatile pesto recipe is great for pasta, pizza, or even by the spoonful! INGREDIENTS 12 ounces of pecan halves 1/2 cup of olive oil 1/2 cup of Italian parsley 1 tablespoon of minced garlic 1 tablespoon of lemon juice (juice of half a lemon) 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese INSTRUCTIONS Pre-heat oven to 350 […]

Applesauce Coffee Cake

The perfect baked good for any brunch-time study session. INGREDIENTS Coffee Cake 4 cups of flour ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup of sugar 4 teaspoons of baking powder 1 ½ cup of unsweetened almond milk ½ cup of applesauce (4 oz. or 1 little applesauce snack container) 2 teaspoons of vanilla 1 teaspoon of almond […]