Month: May 2019

vegan sloppy joes
Father's Day, Game Day, Lunch & Dinner, One Pot Dishes, Sandwiches, Stove Top Dishes, Summer Holidays

Vegan Sloppy Joes

In my family, we love these vegan sloppy joes! Add this childhood dream meal to your casual dinner rotation and keep the recipe handy for summer holidays, too! There are only a few core ingredients in this recipe – olive oil, onion, vegan beef crumbles, lentils – the rest are spices and herbs, plus broth […]

summer radish salad
Gluten Free, Salad Dressings, Salads, Summer Holidays, Vegetables

Summer Radish Salad

This summer radish salad is so fresh, crispy and bright – perfect for lunch or dinner at home or for taking to a cookout or potluck. I prefer English cucumbers in salads (and just to eat sliced) – the skin is thinner and the flavor and aromas are stronger than other cucumber varieties. I also […]

peanut butter chocolate blondies
Birthdays, Desserts, Father's Day, Fewer Than 6 Ingredients, Game Day, Oven Dishes, Snacks, Summer Holidays

Peanut Butter Chocolate Blondies

If you need a quick dessert to take to a cookout or picnic this weekend, these peanut butter chocolate blondies are the greatest! Non-vegans will love them, too. This recipe from Baker by Nature is so easy to make, vegan (of course!) and very delicious. I made slight alterations to the original recipe. If you […]

chipotle corn chowder
Lunch & Dinner, Mexican Cuisine, Soups, Vegetables

Chipotle Corn Chowder

The addition of chipotles in this delicious and spicy chipotle corn chowder really makes the soup! But never fear – the spiciness is a mellow-in-the-background kind of flavor. Even people sensitive to spicy heat (like me!) will likely enjoy this soup. And you can always make two batches: one with the chipotle peppers and one […]

black bean potato enchiladas
Entrees, Lunch & Dinner, Mexican Cuisine, Sides, Vegetables

Black Bean Potato Enchiladas

If you love enchiladas, this black bean potato enchiladas recipe is for you! Made with a fresh avocado cilantro sauce, and potatoes, bell peppers and beans, these tasty enchiladas will satisfy even the pickiest of Mexican food lovers. If you have someone among your family or friends who doesn’t like cilantro, you can omit it […]