Plant focused, resourceful, from scratch cooking
These easy black bean fajita enchiladas are made with a simple pantry staple enchilada sauce and lots of veggies. It all comes together for a delicious vegetarian dinner. When I first started making homemade enchiladas I would use store bought enchilada sauce. There were a …
This honey mustard vinaigrette is nicknamed liquid gold in our house. It is a delicious addition to salads or sandwiches and makes a great dipping sauce or marinade for chicken. Our favorite way to use this honey mustard vinaigrette is to top sandwiches. It is …
Seasoned lentils make a simple delicious vegan substitute for taco meat in these homemade taco salad bowls. I like to keep simple and tasty meatless meal options in my back pocket. These lentil taco salad bowls are one of our favorites. The lentils make a …
This strawberry spinach salad is the perfect dinner for a warm summer evening. It is both filling and light, topped with nutritious quinoa and a delicious balsamic dressing. I think I fell in love with salads when I worked at a burger restaurant. I got …
This sourdough honey oat artisan bread is the best bread for your homemade grilled sandwiches! I love making it into avocado toast for breakfast or a grilled turkey sandwich filled with my favorite veggies for a lunch or dinner. I was first introduced to honey …
If you are looking for a new way to use spaghetti squash that is both satisfying and delicious, this vegetarian spaghetti squash stroganoff is for you! I am a big fan of squash and could probably eat a whole one plain with just salt and …
If you are looking for a from-scratch option for making restaurant style sweet pork at home without soda or other processed ingredients, this is the recipe for you. My husband’s favorite restaurant is Costa Vida, and we love getting their sweet pork salads. The salad …
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 …
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 …