Recipes
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Vegan Seitan Kebabs With Turmeric Sauce
If you love to grill as much as we do you need to try these seitan kebabs pronto. They are so good! We have have made them twice this week to test and get just right and I could totally eat them again tomorrow. For the skewers we alternated pieces of seitan and cherry tomatoes. The tomatoes are a perfect combination with this. When lightly grilled they are so juicy and will burst open with flavor. We like to serve this over basmati rice or on pita bread to make a wrap. I find that turmeric can be overpowering on its own but the turmeric sauce ties everything together. Eric…
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Vegan Peach Upside Down Cake
My grandmother used to make an amazing pineapple upside down cake. Maybe thats why I love upside down cake. The name is fun too. There is just something very whimsical about the idea of an upside down cake. I love to use seasonal fruit so it was an easy choice to use peaches for this vegan upside down cake. Alabama is all about Chilton County peaches Georgia may be known as the peach state but here in Alabama we take our peaches pretty serious too. If you are ever driving down I-65 South to the beach look for the giant peach water tower in Clanton. Stop and buy some peaches.…
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Simple Summer Corn Frittata
Eric brought home some fresh eggs this weekend that one of his coworkers had given him. I would never want to raise chickens but I am grateful that we know people who do. When we have extra eggs we make a frittata. I love a frittata! They are so easy to make. It can be the star of an almost effortless meal. Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner? I don’t care. Frittata’s are great for any meal of the day. Saturday we bought some juicy looking corn that was pre-shucked (bonus points!) at the local farm stand down the road. So Sunday morning when Eric ask what I wanted for breakfast the answer…
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Vegan Buffalo Potato Salad
Classic potato salad is a staple for summer BBQs and picnics, but if you’re looking to shake things up at your next cookout, this Vegan Buffalo Potato Salad is the answer. It combines the creamy, comforting texture of a traditional potato salad with the tangy, spicy kick of buffalo sauce. The best part? It adds an extra layer of flavor without being overwhelmingly spicy. However, if you’re a “heat seeker,” feel free to add an extra splash of hot sauce. Don’t let me stop you from making your potato salad as hot as a Southern summer! Why You’ll Love This Vegan Buffalo Potato Salad Most potato salads rely solely on…
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Vegan Beet Steaks
Last updated and expanded on May 20, 2026. Steak night, Date night! When you want a sophisticated, restaurant-quality meal without a mountain of dishes, these juicy Vegan Beet Steaks are the perfect solution. We call it “steak night” at our house because it delivers all the cozy, special-occasion vibes of a classic steakhouse dinner, completely plant-based. They are incredibly easy to throw on the grill, naturally sweet and earthy, and topped with a rich, savory mushroom and onion reduction that completely steals the show. Ingredients & Flavor Swaps You only need a few simple, whole-food ingredients to bring this elegant dinner together: Tips for Prepping Fresh Beets Working with fresh…
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Spicy Hawaiian Vegan Burger
Grilling season is in full swing at our house! We love the Beyond Burger from Beyond Meat. I mean we seriously love them. Have you tried them yet? We buy them in the vegan section at Whole Foods. As amazing as they are on their own I wanted to dress them up a little and make a Spicy Hawaiian Vegan Burger. To make the Spicy Hawaiian Vegan Burger you need: Beyond Meat Burgers Buns fresh pineapple Saverne Sriracha raw kraut vegan mayo Yves Veggie Ham deli slices Sriracha Soy Sauce Agave syrup Marinate pineapple slices in soy sauce (2 tbsp), agave syrup (1/2 tbsp), and Sriracha (1/2 tbsp). Cook the…
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Tomato Salad
Tomato Salad is a summer classic. It pares so well with basically everything. I know thats a cop out but it’s true! It’s great on its own but also goes with pasta, bread, lettuce, Israeli couscous. There are so many different ways to serve Tomato Salad. To make Tomato Salad you need: 2 cups of cherry tomatoes 1 tbsp fresh oregano 1/4 cup of fresh chopped basil 2 ears of corn 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar Salt and Pepper Start by grilling two ears of corn. After you grill the corn allow it to cool enough so you can cut it off the cob. Add it to…
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Grilled Strawberry PB&J Sandwich
I don’t know how many peanut butter and jelly sandwiches I have eaten in my life. Hundreds or thousands? They are so easy and effortless to make. Plus they are pretty filling and pack some good protein. PB&Js are normally thought of as kids food but they don’t have to be. I love a good peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Sometimes changing one simple ingredient and adding some love can make all the difference in a recipe. To make my PB&J sandwich a little more grown up I replaced the sugary processed jelly with grilled strawberries. Fresh fruit on a sandwich! Grilled fruit?! Yes, you can put fruit on a sandwich and…
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Mini Spring Asparagus Frittata
Spring is here! and I love a good brunch. So what does that mean? Yep, you guessed it Mini Spring Asparagus Frittata. I have a love hate relationship with Spring. All the pollen aggravates my allergies but it also means fresh veggies and farmers markets! Asparagus is in season. I saw a few farmers selling it last weekend at the first Spring Pepper Place market. So of course I had to incorporate asparagus into my frittata. Brunch is meant to be an easy meal. Weekends are for relaxing not for working your butt off in the kitchen. These Mini Spring Frittatas may look difficult but they are really easy to…
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Pineapple Chutney
This is not a traditional Pineapple Chutney. It is more of a modern twist on it. We use this chutney a lot of different ways. It is a great fruit spread on toast as a quick and simple appetizer. Often we even bake it on to a pizza with some black olives and maybe some chopped sun dried tomatoes. It’s very versatile and easy to make. The chutney stands strong on its own but is a great relish condiment to add to different foods. As the pineapple reduces it takes on an almost meaty texture and flavor. I love the salty and sweet flavor combination. To make the Pineapple Chutney you…
