Plant focused, resourceful, from scratch cooking
These are not your average sloppy joes, they are full of veggies and balsamic flavor, using from scratch pantry staple ingredients to make a delicious healthy filling for your favorite bun! Maybe it was because my childhood nick name was “Joe”, but sloppy joes have …
Learning to create vegetable-focused meals can be a great way to modify the meat-centered meals that we often see served. Focusing on the vegetables instead of the meats adds nutrients and flavor to any dish. It has become normal for our meals to be centered …
This air-fryer orange chicken comes together in just a few quick mess free steps. It’s crispy and delicious and really lets the orange flavor be the star of the show. There are so many recipes for orange chicken out there. I am sure I would …
This vegan sweet potato macaroni is packed with veggies and deliciously seasoned, with a hint of sweetness your kids are sure to love. It has been my goal for a long time to make a veggie filled macaroni dish that is as easy as making …
There are many reasons one might choose to meal plan. Whether you do it to eat healthier, to stick to a budget, or to curb indecisiveness, meal planning resourcefully is important. The Talent of Resourceful Cooking Shortly after I got married my husband pointed out …
This butternut squash risotto is full of Indian inspired spices to give it a creamy curried flavor. It uses coconut milk to add creaminess while still being vegan friendly. Top with roasted cashews to add a delicious nutty crunch. I first got the inspiration for …
Making granola can be a quick, easy process that takes less than 15 minutes. You can make this granola your own by adding nuts, seeds, and dried fruit of your choice. With a process so quick you really can’t make any excuses (although I often …
Enjoy this sweet potato black bean chili for your next meatless meal. It has an amazing blend of flavors with a sweetness everyone is sure to love. You may not think of sweet potatoes as a good ingredient candidate for a chili, but let me …
In order to help get a quick plant focused dinner on the table each night, it is important to keep pantry staples on hand. I want to share with you a list of the staples that I like to keep on hand in order to …
These vegetarian meatballs, made in the air-fryer, are a great substitute for any meatball centered meal. They use mushrooms as a base, but if you are not a mushroom fan don’t let that deter you (neither am I). The other flavorful ingredients make these meat …