Some recipes just happen (like this one). We had some leftover greens and a ripe mango and had just made some super saucy tempeh. I realized all that was missing was a little peanut dressing, and just like that, we had a delicious side on our hands. Bonus? It looks (and tastes) ... Read more →
Sweet Potato & Avocado Green Salad
On a recent trip to Kansas for a friend's wedding, I came to the realization that airplane food is just never going to do it for me. There are rarely any good vegetarian options that aren't slathered in five kinds of cheese, and there's hardly ever a fresh vegetable in ... Read more →
Vegan 7-Layer Salad
Raise your hand if you A) are from the Midwest, B) have ever been to a church or community potluck, or C) have eaten at your grandmother's table. Hand raised on all three. If you answered yes on any one of these, you've likely experienced a 7-layer salad. Say hello to its ... Read more →
Vegan “BLT” Sandwich
As promised, my take on a vegan "BLT" sandwich! Trust me, it was worth the wait. ... Read more →
Vegan Nicoise Salad (30 minutes!)
I'm 12 days away from turning 30. I despise public speaking, but sometimes, I do it anyway. Summer is my favorite. My hair is short, but I wish it were long. Life is still good. My husband is the best. I wake up every morning in our new house pinching myself over how ... Read more →
Spicy Buffalo Chickpea Wraps
Have I ever told you I was raised on spicy food? If I was to survey my dad's pantry right now, I'd likely only find canned soup, black pepper, and a giant jar of jalapeños. You know, the essentials. I coat my food with black pepper before ever trying it. When we eat Thai, ... Read more →
Chickpea Shawarma Sandwich
I've been eating shawarma in some form for years now. In fact, one of my first dates with John was at a little Mediterranean cafe in Kansas. We ordered shawarma and fed each other bites between adoring glances. Yes, we were that couple. That was also the day I discovered ... Read more →