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As a professional chef, vegetarian restaurant owner, and caterer, I’ve curated hundreds of healthy, delicious, whole-food recipes here. Enjoy easy, nourishing meals your whole family will love with many plant-based options. 💚

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Little Gem Salad with avocado, radishes, cucumber, pickled onions, pepitas, sunflower sprouts, in a Homemade Dilly Ranch Dressing.Salad RecipesThis recipe for Chicken Satay is bursting with authentic Thai flavor! Chicken (or tofu) is bathed in a fragrant marinade of coconut milk and Thai spices, then grilled to perfection and served with a flavorful peanut dipping sauce.  Vegan-adaptable!Grilling RecipesVegan Portobello Tacos made on a sheet pan. Easy flavorful and simple to make! #vegantacosVegan Recipes (or vegan-adaptable)This Grilled Chicken Greek Salad is light and healthy and full of so much flavor! The perfect summer dinner!Mediterranean Recipes

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This recipe for Chia Pudding is made with Greek Yogurt is deliciously creamy, totally healthy, and very quick and easy to make.  The perfect make-ahead breakfast to grab on the go.Breakfast DishesHow to make the most delicious, atuthentic Vietnamese Banh Mi Sandwich - fresh, light, complex and flavorful with lots of umami goodness, made with your choice of tofu, mushrooms, chicken or pork and simple pantry ingredients. Vegan-adaptable.Lunch IdeasThis Butternut Squash Lasagna recipe is a cozy and heartwarming vegetarian meal, made with a creamy roasted butternut squash sauce, no-boil noodles, mushrooms, spinach, ricotta, and crispy sage. Video + Vegan-adaptable.Dinner IdeasPavlova with fresh berries and lofty whip cream. A light and airy dessert perfect for celebrations and gatherings. With a little planning ahead, this is easier than you may think!  Desserts

Summer Grill Recipes

Grilling season has officially begun! Here are a few ideas to your creative juices flowing!

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Here is a collection of our very BEST Vegan Recipes. Whether you are simply trying to eat less meat, cook more plant-based meals, consume more vibrant healthy produce, or subscribe to the vegan lifestyle, I hope these vegan meals will inspire you on your health journey, wherever that leads.  Vegetarian & Vegan MainsFish RecipesA flavorful recipe for Chicken Mole Negro is made with Black Mole Sauce- smoky, spicy and nutty with dried chilies, and a hint of chocolate. A flavorful Oaxacan-inspired meal. #mole #molenegroChicken RecipesThis classic lasagna recipe is absolutly delectable! Made with a rich tomato-meat sauce, three kinds of cheeses, and savory Italian spices, it's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.Pasta Recipes

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Learn how to cook “like a pro” with these easy foundational recipes!

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Enjoy these easy dinner ideas, perfect for entertaining for weeknight dinners!

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All our best sourdough recipes on the blog. Whether you are just beginning your sourdough journey, or are a seasoned pro, you’ve come to the right place!

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We’ve been making these on repeat and using them throughout the week. They make everything better! ✨

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