Curry Butternut Squash Lentil Soup with Roasted Butternut Croutons

This flavorful and filling soup is packed with nourishing and anti-inflammatory ingredients made with simple pantry-friendly ingredients. Make it quick and easy in the Instant Pot or on the stovetop. This soup will definitely become one of your favorite comfort foods on those chilly days! This recipe was inspired and adapted from Ambitious Kitchen. Watch…

Lentil & Quinoa Taco Meat (Vegan, Nut & Oil-Free)

Are you looking for a healthy, plant-based alternative to ground beef for Tacos? Well, look no further. Lentils & Quinoa are both high in protein and low in fat making them both the perfect healthy and delicious alternative for your Tacos. Add all of your favorite Taco toppings and you will be in Taco heaven!…

Vegan Bacon Bits (2 Oil-Free Options)

Yes, finally! Vegan and oil-free Bacon Bits! You have two plant-based options to choose from Coconut Bacon Flakes or TVP (Textured Vegetable Protein which is simply defatted soy flour). These plant-based bacon bits are crunchy and full of bacon flavor, with a touch of sweetness. They are the perfect addition to any soup, salad, potato,…

Southern Cornbread Dressing (Vegan, Oil-Free, and Gluten-Free)

Southern Cornbread Dressing is a must-have for Thanksgiving and Christmas. At least it is at our house! This cornbread dressing is rich with all of the traditional herbs and spices along with lots of veggies. It is so flavorful and hearty. Serve it along with some gravy and cranberry sauce and you will have a…

Meatless Loaf (Gluten, Bean, Nut, Soy, and Oil Free)

Did you know that you can make a loaf without meat, nuts, tofu, oils, beans, and gluten? You are probably asking yourself what is there left to use? Well, the whole grain, Millet, and lots of veggies make an amazing Meatless loaf. As a kid growing up, there wasn’t a week that went by that…

Southern Candied Yams (New & Improved) | No Added Sugar or Oil

Happy Healthy Holidays! Candied Yams are an all-time delicacy during the holiday season for us southern folks! These here Candied Yams are the new and improved version from the traditional addition of brown and white sugar and butter. Check out how I make these Southern Candied Yam a guilt-free indulgence for the holiday season! Who…

BBQ JACKED-UP BROWN RICE VEGGIE RIBS

Nothing says summer like food cooked on the grill. Nothing says plant-powered yumminess like these tender, tasty, BBQ Jacked-Up Brown Rice Veggies Ribs. I am super excited about these ribs because they are gluten-free! Traditional vegan ribs often use Vital Wheat Gluten Flour (Seitan) as the main staple for the ribs. Jackfruit, Cooked Brown Rice,…

Stuffed Pumpkin

During the holiday season, our dining tables are graced with special recipes that we only make during the holiday season. This Stuffed Pumpkin makes a beautiful holiday centerpiece! Not only is it beautiful, but it is also delicious, filling, and healthy! A winning combination!

SWEET AND SAVORY CABBAGES

Cabbages are one of my favorite southern comfort foods. I can remember as a kid always enjoying my mom’s and granny’s cabbages. Of course, they were seasoned with smoked meat, salt, and sugar. Needless

BRUSSELS SPROUT SLAW

When I think of slaw, I think of simple, healthy, tasty ingredients that come together quickly resulting in the perfect sweet and savory side dish or main dish for any meal. Well, this Brussels Sprout Slaw hits the mark!