Edamame Crunch Salad

Refreshingly crisp with an irresistible dressing, this versatile, veggie-rich salad can be served as an entrée or side dish and will be the star of any table!  Think of my Edamame Crunch Salad as the BFF of recipes. It’s easy going, will always have your back, and will go wherever you go. Okay, maybe that’s…

Baked Pumpkin Pancakes (Grain-Free)

Simple (but perhaps unexpected!) ingredients come together with ease for these protein- and fiber-rich pancakes that bake to perfection in 10 short minutes! Pumpkin and almonds hold a special affinity for one another. Generally speaking, combining these two ingredients has the potential for greatness. Yet the concept of combining them to create a nutritious and…

Oven Fried Green Tomatoes 

These Oven “Fried” Green Tomatoes give you all the irresistible crunch of the southern classic—minus the fryer. Baked until golden, the Parmesan-panko crust provides the ultimate savory, crispy contrast to the tart green tomatoes. At the end of the growing season last year, Emily had lots of green tomatoes. She picked them on the eve of the…

Tzatziki Cucumber and Chickpea Salad

Cool and creamy with a hint of tang, the simple tzatziki dressing offers an appealing balance to crisp cucumber and hearty chickpeas. Serve as a filling plant-based main or a versatile side dish.  A speedy, no-cook recipe can be a welcome gift any day. And whether it’s a sweltering summer afternoon (we’ve had a few…

Black Bean Dip (or Salsa or Salad)

Enjoy this easy, endlessly versatile recipe as a dip with chips, a salsa for fish or chicken, a super simple salad, or as the foundation of a nutritious, plant-based meal. Perfect for a potluck and can be prepared in advance! Amidst all my experimenting with new recipes, this simple combination of ingredients never grows old…

Quinoa Salad with Edamame, Bok Choy & Lemon Soy Vinaigrette

Crisp bok choy and edamame add fresh crunch to this tender quinoa salad. Tossed in a light lemon-soy vinaigrette, the versatile side pairs perfectly with salmon or chicken—or stands alone as a protein-rich meatless meal. When dinnertime rolls around, it’s easy to fall into a rhythm of the familiar meals we know by heart and…

Easy Chana Saag

This vibrant chana saag is a plant-based powerhouse packed with protein-rich chickpeas and nutrient-dense spinach. Easy to prepare with pantry and freezer staples and delicious as leftovers. I first fell in love with chana saag at a local restaurant by the name of Himalayan Curry & Grill. The chickpeas were enveloped in a smooth, creamy…

Rosemary Simple Syrup

A fragrant, easy-to-make syrup that adds an herbal twist to cocktails and mocktails — even baked goods, coffee, and tea. If you’ve made my Rosemary Paloma (which tastes great in non-alcoholic and classic form!), you already know how this simple syrup can transform the drink. A quick simmer of sugar, water, fresh rosemary, and a…

Edamame Crunch Salad

Refreshingly crisp with an irresistible dressing, this versatile, veggie-rich salad can be served as an entrée or side dish and will be the star of any table!  Think of my Edamame Crunch Salad as the BFF of recipes. It’s easy going, will always have your back, and will go wherever you go. Okay, maybe that’s…

Baked Pumpkin Pancakes (Grain-Free)

Simple (but perhaps unexpected!) ingredients come together with ease for these protein- and fiber-rich pancakes that bake to perfection in 10 short minutes! Pumpkin and almonds hold a special affinity for one another. Generally speaking, combining these two ingredients has the potential for greatness. Yet the concept of combining them to create a nutritious and…

Oven Fried Green Tomatoes 

These Oven “Fried” Green Tomatoes give you all the irresistible crunch of the southern classic—minus the fryer. Baked until golden, the Parmesan-panko crust provides the ultimate savory, crispy contrast to the tart green tomatoes. At the end of the growing season last year, Emily had lots of green tomatoes. She picked them on the eve of the…

Tzatziki Cucumber and Chickpea Salad

Cool and creamy with a hint of tang, the simple tzatziki dressing offers an appealing balance to crisp cucumber and hearty chickpeas. Serve as a filling plant-based main or a versatile side dish.  A speedy, no-cook recipe can be a welcome gift any day. And whether it’s a sweltering summer afternoon (we’ve had a few…

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