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One Pot Yellow Curry

September 30, 2020 by Ariel Leave a Comment

Our leaves are starting to change up north, and with our lows are dipping down into the 30s, I’ve been reaching for warmer, cozier meals the last few days. This One Pot Yellow Curry is a family favorite! Not only is it filling and delicious, it is quick and easy to customize.

My favorite cuisine has been Thai for almost as far back as I can remember. And as much as I love noodles, a warm, creamy, filling curry has always been my dish of choice. Since we don’t have many authentic Thai restaurants nearby (and rarely eat out, as it is!), I wanted to create something that would satisfy my craving….

Instant Pot Vegan Baked Beans

September 3, 2020 by Ariel 2 Comments

September may be here, but I’m not quite ready to let go of Summer yet… So here’s one hurrah for cookouts and warm weather comfort foods! These instant pot vegan baked beans are quick, easy, naturally sweetened, and FULL of flavor. Plus, they are a great dish for every season. From sunny summer picnics to cold winter days, this is one comfort food recipe you’ll want to have handy….

Easy Vegetable Fried Rice

May 26, 2020 by Ariel Leave a Comment

Hello friends! I hope you all enjoyed a wonderful holiday weekend with your families. We have finally gotten some beautiful, sunny and warm days up north – and we couldn’t be happier!

If you’re like me, you’d rather be outside in the sunshine than inside cooking. And if that’s the case, I have the perfect meal for you! This easy vegetable fried rice is a fast and nutritious meal. And the best part is that it only requires one pan! (Yay for less dishes!)…

Chickpea Chicken Style Salad

July 22, 2019 by Ariel Leave a Comment

Hey everyone!! Summer was a little late in coming up north where we live, but the heatwave this weekend left no doubt in our mind that it has arrived. Add high humidity to the high temps, and it’s a wonder we didn’t all melt. Oh, and did I mention we don’t have air conditioning? Thankfully it’s dropped back to “normal” temps again, and hopefully for the rest of the States, too!

The hot weather had me making some of my favorite fresh recipes, and I could hardly wait to share this one with you! If you are looking for a quick, easy and delicious summer meal (and who isn’t?!) I have just the solution to your summer meal planning quandary: this Chickpea Chicken Style Salad!…

Roasted Veggie and Black Bean Quinoa Bowls

February 1, 2019 by Ariel 6 Comments

We got hit hard by the polar vortex this week (hello, -20º F), which left us huddled inside by the fire. It also left me craving some of my favorite comfort foods… And this Roasted Veggie and Black Bean Quinoa Bowl lands solidly on that list!

Packed with protein, fiber, and hearty veggies, this is a super satisfying meal option for this winter (or spring, or summer… or anytime!). Plus, it is SO easy to make. All the ingredients can be prepped ahead of time and reheated for a quick and healthy meal later in the week. (I have included prep time for the roasted veggies and quinoa in the recipe, but if you make your ingredients ahead of time, you can have a full meal ready to eat in about 5 minutes.)…

Baked Vegan Mac and Cheese

March 13, 2018 by Ariel 4 Comments

Baked Vegan Mac and Cheese… Warm, crispy, creamy mac and cheese. Comfort food, anyone?

Mac and Cheese seems to be a staple in the diet of most average kids (at least in America). I remember standing on a kitchen chair so I could stir the butter, milk, and cheese packet into my Kraft mac and cheese as a kid. I also remember my Aunt’s incredibly yummy homemade mac and cheese (still working on recreating that one…). And I remember some not-so-good attempts at making a vegan version (which usually ended up clumpy and tasting a lot like the pimentos that made it orange).

However, I’ve also had some incredible vegan mac and cheese. And let’s just say, I really hope that this recipe makes it on your list of favorites!

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Curried Red Lentils

December 12, 2017 by Ariel 4 Comments

Winter is here, and it’s snowing at our house. 🙂 Colder temps call for warmer food, and these curried red lentils hit the spot! …

Quinoa Tofu Breakfast Scramble

September 7, 2017 by Ariel Leave a Comment

Allow me to introduce my latest food obsession: Quinoa.

Yes, it’s yummy. But the best part? There are 8 grams of protein in each cup! Plus, it is a complete protein, which means that it includes all of the nine essential amino acids the body needs. That is just the kind of food that I want to be including in my diet! So I set out to discover different ways to work it into our meals….

Fast and Creamy Black Bean Soup

May 22, 2017 by Ariel Leave a Comment

You guys – I think spring has finally arrived! After a long winter, I couldn’t be happier to state that fact. Lilacs are blooming, the trees are fully robed in their emerald foliage, and I wake up to song birds every morning. However, if you live in the north like we do, you know that we can still get some chilly days …