Post sponsored by Frontier Co-op. See below for more details. One pretty well known fact is that I'm not big on tofu- it's a texture thing. I've tried to get over it for years and while there are some recipes I enjoy, it's still not a favorite of mine. I've managed to adapt most of...
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Vegan Tacos with Chipotle Lentils
Of all the pantry inspired meals, these vegan tacos are one of my favorite. Lentils soak up flavors amazingly well. Then toss those spiced lentils in a warm tortilla and add your favorite toppings: it’s a great recipe for dinner. Beyond the flavor, these chipotle lentil tacos are fairly fast and most of the time...
Sumac Acorn Squash Soup with Parsley Sauce
This is one of those recipes that I like to push the flavors just a bit. The sumac lends a slightly brighter taste to the acorn squash while the parsley/tahini sauce brings the balance. It's a perfect partnership that also happens to be vegan (thanks for creamy white beans). I also find this soup is...
Sweet Potato Salad with Butter-Hazelnut Dressing
It's rare that I get stuck on one salad- I like to mix things up every time. However, this salad is different. I've been making this butter-hazelnut dressing for a few weeks now. I could honestly do without the sweet potatoes- just a bit of butter lettuce and this dressing (but the sweet potatoes do...
Grain-Free Granola
As much as I love grains, I sometimes like to experiment without. This grain-free granola is actually part of the Pantry Reset series in a little bonus recipe I'm sharing. In the video, I'm sharing 3 different granola versions and this granola is one of those variations. I really love this version because with help from...
Garlicky Bean Toast
I have no shame in how much toast I eat and it's rare I meet a toast I don't like. A crisp slice of toasted bread piled high with vegetarian delights is the perfect way to start (or end) the day. Sure, most popular is the solid avocado toast but I say give me toast...
Spiced Lentil Stew with Potatoes
If you watch the video for this recipe, my enthusiasm for lentils might not fully show. Trust, however, I have a passion for lentils that sometimes gets a bit much for others. Lentils are one of the perfect ingredients in my pantry. They require no soaking but still cook within 30 minutes, they adapt to...
Black Bean Burrito Bowl with Roasted Sweet Potatoes
I feel like it is only right that I start month of pantry inspiration with a pantry recipe I eat every week. These burrito bowls are a staple in our house because the vegetables and toppings are interchangeable. I've also been known to eat the rice and beans be themselves with a bit of hot...
The January Pantry Reset
Happy New Year! As some of you know, I'm starting the year out on a different path. No resolutions, no 'feel better' schemes, no diet plans. Just some good-old-fashion organization and inspiration. I'm spending the month of January helping you reset your pantry and be inspired to cook from all those grains, legumes, nuts, and...
A Guide to Vegetarian Cooking
Even though I don't do resolutions, I love the first of the year as a time to reset. I clean and organize the kitchen, jot down a few intentions for the new year, and I sketch of rough list of new things I'd like to try. I like to try and kick myself out of...
Roasted Sunchoke Salad
Between all the holidays, I find myself gravitating towards lighter meals. Bring on all the greens and vegetables. This is especially helpful when visiting the Sunday market- everything looks good. It's around this time of year I grab extra sunchokes (Jerusalem Artichokes). These cousins of the sunflower have a nice, warm flavor that's not overpowering....
13 Vegetarian Holiday Main Dishes
As I get older, holiday dinners become a bit of an "oh no, it's three days away" affair. We keep our dinners small, but still delicious. In honor of my procrastination, I wanted to share 13 vegetarian holiday main dishes that can satisfy all your guests. For many years, I'd always make a quiche as...
Ricotta Butternut Squash Pizza with Spinach
If you've caught on by now, you might have noticed that many of my components I share also happen to work well with pizza. Olive tapenade, garlicky greens, and romesco are a few of my favorites. And obviously this, roasted butternut squash (with this pizza!) This pizza is a version that finds itself in rotation...
Roasted Butternut Squash | Cooking Component
When it pertains to vegetarian essentials, roasted butternut squash is key during the winter months. One match of squash can form the basis for endless meals. Of all the things I could share, I realize butternut squash can feel rather boring. But it's that important.I use butternut squash is almost every way imaginable. So, I...
Roasted Cauliflower Pasta with Poppy Seed Cream Sauce
Post sponsored by Frontier Co-op. See below for more details. There are some items I don't use terribly often in my kitchen. These are the items that make their way to the back of the cabinet, the items that when you need it you have to pull everything out and hope your memory isn't faulty...
5 Pantry Must-Haves + Recipes
More often than not, I sound like a broken record. It doesn't matter if I'm chatting with a friend or doing an interview. If we are talking about food, I'm talking about my pantry. I love produce and going to the Farmers' market every week but it wouldn't be near as exciting if I wasn't...
Chocolate Almond Drop Cookies
Post sponsored by Bob's Red Mill. See below for more details. I used to be a big cookie baker during the holidays. Sugar cookies, thumbprints, and melt-in-your-mouth cookies were always on hand. And yet, over the years, my passion for baking has faded a bit. Now that I have a son, I'll teach him a...
Shaved Brussels Sprout Potstickers
I've mentioned before my weakness for fried food. It's definitely a group of foods I don't eat often and it's rare that I make anything fried at home (the oil!) However, over the years, I've morphed how I make dumplings to help give me a taste of something salty and crunchy. These Brussels sprout potstickers...
Noodles in Curry Broth with Spinach and Egg
One of the easiest things to make at home is broth. Toss vegetables, herbs, and/or spices in a pot, cover with water, then let cook for an hour or so. The result is a delicious liquid that you could easily drink by itself or use in your favorite soups. Usually every other week or so,...
19 Vegetarian Bowls for Winter
There is something amazingly comforting about a bowl full of cooked vegetables. It's like you're getting the best of something nourishing and something comforting. It's also easy to mix, match, and adapt these recipes, making them accessible for weeknight cooking. Below is a list of my favorite vegetarian bowls for winter. Get ready to curl...
Broccoli Pesto Couscous Risotto
I have a not-so-secret love affair with pearl couscous. I find the texture to be absolutely delightful and since it's just pasta, it soaks up every bit of flavor around it. I love it in salads, as a base for roasted vegetables, and as a cheater risotto. The couscous works in a similar way to...
Sweet Potato Einkorn Porridge
During the winter months, we eat porridge and oats at least three times a week. I switch up the grains, change the produce, and use as many toppings as possible. We always have sweet potatoes on hand and usually puree pre-made, making this porridge a delicious breakfast option. If you have never tried einkorn before,...
Pumpkin Ricotta Crostini with Arugula
This recipe is in partnership with Nugget Markets. See below for more details. I don't get to cook for people as much as I would like. There's something about the energy that comes from sharing food with others. It's an easy way to bring people together, especially during the holidays. While I typically focus on...
Sweet Potato Wedges with Peanut Sauce
One of the challenges I love when cooking for others is to help change the narrative a bit around indulgent food. I eat decently 90% of the time but usually once a week, I kick back and eat something completely different. It's normally something fried and it's usually always delicious (my favorite is fried cauliflower...
Peanut Sauce | Cooking Component
This sauce is one of those "you could buy it from a bottle but don't. Just don't." recipes. Peanut sauce has roots in many difference cuisines but more often than not, I see it served with generic spring rolls at restaurants. This is a tweaked version I've been making for years and it's out of...
Jerk Roasted Kuri Squash with Bulgur Salad
Post sponsored by Frontier Co-op. See below for more details. One of my favorite ways to serve squash is a dish that showcases the beauty of the squash. Usually this means the squash is left in a semi-whole state and stuffed. These roasted kuri wedges have a bold flavor matched with an easy bulgur salad...
13 Vegetarian Pasta Recipes for Fall
For along time I distanced myself from pasta. In my earlier life, being a new vegetarian in rural midwest was hard. However, restaurants made a try, usually with a pasta dish. I also made a lot of pasta in my early days because it was easy. I got really burnt out on pasta. However, many...
Bulgur Lentil Ragu with Parsnip-Rutabaga Mash
I will start out saying I'm a bit hesitant to call this ragu given there's no meat and it's not served on pasta. And yet, here I am, calling it lentil ragu primarily because it's the closest thing to describe this bulky sauce. Traditional ragu is made using stewed meats but do a quick search...
Chipotle Butternut Squash Crepes with Cilantro Crema
Post sponsored by La Crema Wines. See below for more details. With the time change, our weekday dinners become a bit cozier. It's dark by the time we eat and the temperature has dipped to the point of craving a hot, filling meal every night. These butternut squash crepes have hit the spot numerous times...
Roasted Beet Galette with Ricotta
Post sponsored by Bob's Red Mill. See below for more details. With Halloween in the rearview mirror, my brain turns to the holidays. I love planning holiday meals and while we typically go 90% traditional, I like to occasionally throw something fun into the mix. Last year I shared three different full menus (vegan, vegetarian,...
25 Vegetarian Root Vegetable Recipes
I didn't eat many root vegetables as a child. Sure, there was the occasional dip tray that had carrots but that was about as close to a root as I got. To be honest, I don't really remember the grocery store stocking roots outside of beets and carrots. However, I've come a long way (and...
Whole Roasted Tikka Masala Cauliflower
I am a bit surprised that it has taken me this long to share a whole-roasted cauliflower recipe but I was waiting for the perfect version. Turns out, the perfect version existed with a little help from one of my favorite recipes on the site: tikka masala lentils. This paste is a vegan recipe's best...
Broccoli Frittata Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Leftovers seem to be a constant battle in our house. I could easily eat the same thing for multiple days in a row but my husband isn't so keen on that. This leaves me constantly trying to reinvent leftovers (or just cook smaller batches- it's the reason almost every photo I post only has one...
Coriander Sweet Potato Soup with Buckwheat Granola
It feels as though every year I come up with a new sweet potato soup recipe that becomes my new favorite. I have a smoked paprika version, a turmeric version, and now this coriander recipe. This soup is so good, though, that it would have been sad not to share. The combination of coriander...
Roasted Carrot Polenta with Sage and Walnuts
During the fall, polenta is one of my comfort meals of choice. It's the perfect base for a myriad of flavors and toppings. Sometimes I go vegan, sometimes I go heavy on the cheese. This particular carrot polenta features the carrot puree I just featured as a component. Roasted carrots and garlic pureed together form...
Roasted Carrot Puree | Cooking Component
It's no secret that I love roasting vegetables. The sweetness that comes from the caramelization is quite apparent in carrots. This puree is often on hand during the cooler months. Carrots are fairly inexpensive and there's really so much you can make with a solid carrot puree. This puree is fairly hands-off, just a bit...
Sweet Potato Pasta with Walnut-Sage Sauce
I think in a different life, I'd be an herb farmer. There's something so dreamy about being surrounded by herbs and I've found that it's about the only thing I can easily grow in our small patio garden. If I'm having a stressful day, I walk outside and pick a bit of marjoram to rub...
21 Vegetarian Sweet Potato Recipes
It's always hard to choose favorite produce during each season because I love experimenting with all the different flavors and textures. However, during the fall, sweet potatoes become the staple for a solid amount of meals. Sweet potatoes are affordable and can be turned into almost any type of meal or snack you might be...
Brown Rice Carrot Fritters with Chipotle Sunflower Sauce
There are a few meals meals on which my husband and I can always agree. One of the easiest decisions: fritters. There's something wonderful about fritters. It might be the ability to make fritters out of almost anything or the fact that you can toss in herbs, grains, and cheese. I think it's the fact...
Millet Polenta with Romesco
One of the reasons I tout cooking in small batches of components is because it makes meals super simple and fast. Take for example, this romesco polenta. It seems like I always have romesco on hand (it's a favorite in our house) and this millet polenta is fast to whip up or reheat. Combine the...