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A Creamy Soup Full of Vegetables Not Heavy Cream

It's finally my favorite time of year: soup season! I am a big fan of one pot wonders packed full of flavor and satiety. I like to make big batches of soups or stews because they are easy to reheat, ...

Fatteh Veganized

The two things that are always present in Fatteh are tahini-laced yogurt and crunchy pita chips. Fatteh is a layered dish a little bit like nachos: toasted pita chips topped with a savory topping ...

Couscous from Scratch

I was preparing a curry with a Moroccan leaning. Everyone’s Favorite Grocery Store had no couscous (?) except for pearled/Israeli couscous of which it had two kinds (?). I wanted fine couscous, so of ...

Falafel-Bulgur Burgers: A Mediterranean-Inspired Meat-Free Option

I love a charred juicy cheeseburger with all the fixin’s, but every once and a while it’s nice to have a healthy, meat-free alternative. Most people, when they think of vegetarian burger options, ...

Asparagus Every Which Way but Steamed, Roasted or Grilled

It is that time of year again: asparagus season! Perhaps this time of year has lost some of its luster, some of its connection with the long-awaited Spring in the Midwest, since we can get asparagus ...

Taco Tuesday Vegetarian Style

Incorporating more vegetarian meals into my rotation is something I always try to do, especially as we enter Chicago’s warmer season. I won’t lie, getting all of my servings of vegetables in hasn’t ...

Easy Healthy Dumplings Children Can Make

As an educator, I am constantly looking for recipes that are easy to execute, fun and delicious!

The Best "Crab" Cakes Actually have No Crab

Who knew that healthy eating could be fun? When I first decided to move into plant-based eating, I was completely afraid that I would have to leave my favorites in the past. As I was always a lover ...

The Best Super Bowl Apps Are Meatless

Yep. You heard me. I’m not backing down. It’s a hot take, I know, but I’m standing by it: the best appetizers that can grace your Super Bowl spread are meatless. Forget the wings. Ditch the beef in ...

Roasted Veggies with Wine

Like geese are drawn southwards for the winter, when the temperature plummets my instinct pulls me into the kitchen to roast a passel of vegetables. And since I’ve given up trying to enjoy any dish ...

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A Creamy Soup Full of Vegetables Not Heavy Cream

Fatteh Veganized

Couscous from Scratch

Falafel-Bulgur Burgers: A Mediterranean-Inspired Meat-Free Option

Asparagus Every Which Way but Steamed, Roasted or Grilled

Taco Tuesday Vegetarian Style

Easy Healthy Dumplings Children Can Make

The Best "Crab" Cakes Actually have No Crab

The Best Super Bowl Apps Are Meatless

Roasted Veggies with Wine

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