Textured vegetable protein is an underrated ingredient. If you’ve never heard of it before, TVP is dehydrated soy protein that has a texture exactly like ground beef when rehydrated. Some vegans argue that it is overly processed, or that soy is bad for you, but TVP is actually a very healthy food. Just because a…
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Vegan Avocado Quesadillas With Black Beans and Vegetables
When I was in fifth grade, my family took a cross country road trip. We traveled all the way from Ohio to California and back in the span of 18 days, all in our little Prius (I don’t recommend it). We drove anywhere from 3-18 hours each day, which, as you can imagine, drove my…
Creamy Coconut Curry With Chickpeas and Vegetables (Vegan/Gluten-Free)
Curry: it can mean so many different things. When I was growing up, curry always meant Japanese-style curry, since my mother is Japanese. Japanese curry is sweet, with potatoes and vegetables, and always served with short grain white rice. However, as I grew older, I discovered Indian curries, which often include lentils or chickpeas, and…
Vegan Chunky Monkey Muffins
Happy Veterans Day to my fellow Americans! This weekend is the time to honor the brave men and women who have served our country. Be sure to take some time out of your day to thank any veterans that you know! Being the food blogger that I am, my way of showing my appreciation for…
Teriyaki Tempeh and Vegetable Stir Fry
Picture this: it’s a weeknight, you’re desperately hungry, and you don’t want to cook. The easy solution, of course, is to pick up the phone and order takeout. I’m certain this is a scenario that you’re all familiar with, and I’d be willing to bet that 9 times out of 10, it ends with you…
Spaghetti With Fresh Basil and Sun-dried Tomatoes (Vegan)
Tomorrow will be my first day as a junior in high school. The back-to-school season is always bittersweet, as I’m sad to see summer go, but excited for fall and everything that it brings. The pumpkins, the colorful leaves, the Halloween decorations… it’s all so fun! The cooler weather is also a refreshing change from…