Recipes
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Broccoli Quinoa Casserole
This healthy Broccoli Quinoa Casserole is delicious and comforting. Make it as a side dish for the holidays or for a simple weeknight dinner! Casseroles are hearty, filling meals that often offer time saving convenience and are easy on your budget. I love a casserole because they are easy to prep. Then you can throw it in the oven and move on with your life. They make great leftovers and are easy to freeze. This recipe makes about 8 servings. We will usually eat about half and then freeze the rest for an easy weeknight meal some other time in the future. What’s Special About This Casserole? Casseroles hold a…
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Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole
Are you looking for a new holiday side dish? or better yet something to do with your leftover mashed potatoes? This Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole is a little bit like a twice baked potato casserole but healthier than traditional versions that are normally full of bacon and heavy cream. Making a cheesy mashed potato casserole is a great way to use leftover mashed potatoes! This recipe brings your mashed potatoes back to life. Why You’ll Love This Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole Whether you are looking for the perfect holiday side dish or a clever way to repurpose last night’s dinner, this casserole is a game-changer. Here is why it’s about…
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Vegan Pumpkin Muffins
It’s that time of year when I start craving pumpkin spice. I love fall it’s my favorite time of year. These soft moist Vegan Pumpkin Muffins are packed full of fall flavor. When they bake your house will smell amazing! Imagine cinnamon, maple, nutmeg, and clove spice wafting through the air! The flavors of fall shine in these Vegan Pumpkin Muffins. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Why You’ll Love These Vegan Pumpkin Muffins If you’re looking for the ultimate fall treat, these muffins are it. Here’s why…
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Southern Vegan Tomato Cobbler
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. A Savory Twist on a Summer Classic When you hear the word “cobbler,” your mind probably goes straight to bubbling peaches or tart blackberries topped with a sugary crust. But in the South, we know that summer’s true crown jewel is the tomato. When the garden is overflowing and you’ve already had your fill of Southern Tomato Sandwiches, it’s time to turn that harvest into something hearty, rustic, and deeply savory. Enter the Southern Vegan Tomato Cobbler! Think of this as the…
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Healthy Southern Pimento Cheese
Pimento cheese is a Southern classic. Everybody has their own secret family recipe and everybody wants to have bragging rights that theirs is the best. Southern Pimento Cheese is the perfect dip and sandwich spread. It’s fast and easy to make. Pimento Cheese can be made a day in advance and will keep fresh refrigerated for a few days. What Makes It Healthy? I wouldn’t exactly say that it’s healthy but it is healthier than most versions of Southern Pimento Cheese. Most traditional recipes are pretty unhealthy. Many Pimento Cheese recipes call for a whole block of cream cheese and ungodly amounts of mayonnaise. This recipe for Pimento Cheese is…
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Spicy Firecracker Beyond Beef Bowl
This Spicy Firecracker Beyond Beef Bowl is my absolute favorite solution for busy weeknights when I’m short on time but craving something bold. Beyond Beef is such a versatile plant-based protein. It swaps perfectly into any recipe calling for ground beef, making it an easy win for vegetarian-friendly dinners. Whether you’re a longtime fan of Beyond Meat or just looking for a flavorful meatless meal, this 20-minute bowl delivers the perfect balance of heat and sweetness. For more meal ideas with plant-based protein check out my guide to 20 High-Protein Vegan Pantry Staples. Why You Will Love This Recipe What’s in this Beyond Beef Bowl? This Spicy Firecracker Beyond Beef…
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Vegan Instant Pot BBQ Seitan
We love BBQ! You have to love BBQ in The South. I think it’s a prerequisite to living here. You have to put up with the heat and humidity but you get to enjoy good BBQ year round. BBQ Seitan is easy to make. This recipe is for a ground or pulled style of barbecue that makes a great sandwich. How to Make Ground BBQ Seitan Seitan is easy to make but it helps to have a few kitchen tools. If you don’t have an Instant Pot you can bake it but the Instant Pot keeps the seitan extra moist and juicy. The seitan cooks in the instant pot for…
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Everything Bagel Vegetarian Breakfast Casserole
This Everything Bagel Vegetarian Breakfast Casserole is an easy breakfast or brunch recipe. All the prep work is done the night before so all you have to do in the morning is pop it in the oven. Super simple. Even though it’s just the two of us Eric and enjoy making a big weekend breakfast or brunch at home. I love casseroles. They are so easy to make and you can do other things while they bake. Plus did I mention the leftovers?!? Leftovers are the best. I love when I make a big weekend meal and I have leftovers for weekdays when I don’t have time to cook. What…
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Blueberry Basil Compote for Pancakes
It’s Summertime and blueberry season! What better way to enjoy some fresh juicy blueberries than on top of pancakes. This blueberry basil sauce is fast and easy to make. The prep and cook time is less than twenty minutes total. Fruit compote is amazing served right away as a warm runny sauce but if you prefer a thicker sauce make it the night before. As the sauce chills in the fridge overnight it will thicken. Summertime Freshness in Blueberry Basil Compote! We love using locally grown fruit when it’s in season. Frozen berries can also be used when out of season. Have you ever been to a local farm where…
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Chopped Seitan Salad
I love a good salad! The chopped seitan makes this salad more of a full meal than just a side. Plus it’s a great use for leftover seitan. Waste not want not. We made seitan ribs this past weekend and chopped up the leftovers. The smoky BBQ flavor was amazing on the Chopped Seitan Salad. Yum! If you have a food processor use it to chop the seitan. It shreds it in to fine little piece and the texture is really nice. Don’t have a food processor or don’t want to drag it out? No problem! Just chop it up finely with a knife. You may not get the same…
