When making our new Garlic Ginger Tahini Miso Dressing I started craving a dish to put it on, and my mind automatically went to a grain bowl with chickpeas and an Asian twist. So, after testing a few variations I came up with this beautiful Crispy Miso Chickpea Bowl with brown ... Read more →
Gado Gado with Spicy Peanut Sauce (30 Minutes!)
We've previously shared a recipe for Gado Gado — a quick, simple, and flavorful Indonesian-inspired dish perfect for weeknight cooking. We love that recipe so much we wanted to share a slightly different, but equally simple and delicious variation. This version uses sweet ... Read more →
How to Cook Brown Rice (2 Ways)
If you’ve ever cooked brown rice that turned out gummy, undercooked, or stuck to the bottom of the pan, join the club. I’ve been there. BUT, since my earlier failed attempts, I’ve discovered 2 foolproof ways to cook brown rice that produce perfectly fluffy, tender rice every ... Read more →
Smoky Tempeh Burrito Bowls
Tempeh and I have a rocky relationship. And by that I mean I keep trying to like it and I just don't. But (big but) things have changed recently! That's good news, guys! I finally found a way to enjoy it to the point that I have to stop myself from eating too much of it (the ... Read more →
Veggie Brown Rice Sushi
About once a week, I crave sushi. As in: give it to me I gotta have it. Thankfully, we have an amazing sushi shop within walking distance from our place, but every once in a while, I get the itch to make it myself. Sure, it takes more time. But it's very affordable to make ... Read more →
Spicy Red Lentil Curry
Have you tried my Sweet Potato Chickpea Buddha Bowl yet? If not, you absolutely should! It's one of our most frequently made (and praised) recipes on the blog. Because I love it so much, I wanted to make an Indian-inspired version. My first attempt was too vegetable heavy and ... Read more →
Vegan Stuffed Poblano Peppers
One of the things I initially found most challenging about eating more plant-based meals was actually feeling full. I've always been a quantity eater. I'm not the girl who takes takes three bites of my salad, holds my stomach, and sighs, "Oof, can't have one more bite. It's ... Read more →