Vegan Pepperoni Courtesy of Skye Michael Conroy Sure, veggie pizza is AWESOME but if you’re looking to add some pepperoni back to that pizza, how about trying some VEGAN pepperoni? This vegan pepperoni recipe comes courtesy of Chef Skye Michael Conroy. In episode 382 of The Vegetarian Zen podcast, we talked to Chef Skye Michael …
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This blackstrap molasses oatmeal recipe certainly takes me down memory lane! When I was little and my mom would bake delicious gingerbread or oatmeal cookies (two of my dad’s favorite desserts), I would always ask for a taste of molasses. She would give me a spoonful and I would pretend that it was my “medicine”. …
Laura shares her recipe for Peanut-y Carrot Noodles which is just one of several delicious recipes in her book Vegan for Everyone. Be sure to check out our recipe with Laura in episode 359 of our podcast.
In episode 359 of our podcast, we were pleased to welcome one of our GREATEST inspirations for starting our podcast, Laura Theodore (aka The Jazzy Vegetarian). Being the GRACIOUS guest that she is, she provided us with some recipes to share with our community from her latest book, Vegan for everyone. Enjoy! Photo Credit: Laura …
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In episode 359 of our podcast, we were pleased to welcome one of our GREATEST inspirations for starting our podcast, Laura Theodore (aka The Jazzy Vegetarian). Being the GRACIOUS guest that she is, she provided us with some recipes to share with our community from her latest book, Vegan for everyone. Enjoy! Recipe from Vegan …
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One thing this Texas gal takes VERY seriously is CHILI, so I’m not joking when I say that this is truly the BEST Darn Instant Pot Vegetarian Chili I’ve EVER had! Check out episode 339 of our podcast to hear us talk about why we LOVE chili much and how an Instant Pot makes it …
No loaf pan? No problem! You can bake this wonderful, chewy easy one-bowl bread in an oven-safe dish. There’s also no need to proof your yeast — it’s added right in with the other ingredients, which are mixed with lukewarm water to activate the yeast. The recipe calls for all-purpose white and white whole wheat …
I love this Vegetarian Lasagna recipe, not only because it’s PACKED with veggies, but also for it’s versatility. It can easily be made vegan (you will see VEGAN options in parentheses). You can also substitute vegetables: yellow squash for zucchini, spinach for kale…you get the idea. Get creative! If you are making homemade sauce, it’s …
Feeling a Cough Comin’ On? Try Our Hot Lemonade Recipe! You’ve got a case of the “itchy-swallows”. You know what I mean…you swallow and it feels like there are ants crawling around in your throat. You have to scratch that itch, so you cough. And it doesn’t work. Coughing a little just makes your throat …
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Vegan Tuna Salad – Really? I have to admit it, I was SUPER skeptical the first time I saw a picture of vegan tuna salad. Having grown up eating tuna fish sandwiches for lunch, I could not imagine that anything not containing fish could taste like the tuna I once ate before becoming a vegetarian. …
Wondering why this green smoothie is called “Stress Less”? Not sure how drinking a delicious smoothie may help you to chill? Let’s take a look: Potassium in bananas and avocados helps to reduce blood pressure. Soybeans and dark leafy greens such as spinach, kale, and chard contain magnesium, which can help to combat headaches & fatigue …
I loved my Nana. She was strong and steady. She was practical and smart. She played a mean game of Scrabble. And boy, did she hate to cook (a fact I didn’t learn until years after she died). Nonetheless, she was amazing at it. She made great pot pie (I’ve adapted her chicken pot pie to …
Packed with veggies, this vegetable enchiladas recipe is simple to make, quick, and reheat very well for leftovers. What’s really great about this recipe is that you can tweak the veggies you choose with your own favorites. For ours, we typically use zucchini, onion, mushrooms, and spinach but feel free to experiment. We …
This mild taco seasoning recipe is considered a staple in our house! We keep it right but the stove! Loving Mexican food the way we do, we have crunchy tacos at least once a week. And the fact that we are vegetarian doesn’t mean we’re eating bland-tasting fake-meat tacos, either. We create our taco filling …
An Allergy Relief Smoothie? Really? Yes, really! In Episode 046 of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we talk about the fact that following a plant-based lifestyle may help alleviate the suffering caused by seasonal allergies. So what better way to fight those allergies than with a delicious allergy and asthma relief smoothie! It’s true! Some fruits, …
Guacamole. Smashed-up avocados blended with fresh pico de gallo and tart lime juice. A South Texas staple, for sure. And, despite what you may think, it’s pronounced “wak-a-molay”, not “gwac-a-mole”! Guacamole is versatile…make it as spicy or as mild as you want, depending on how hot your pico is. If you really love the taste …
Want to supercharge your mid-morning? Need a nice, refreshing afternoon pick-me-up? Try this simple and yet super-satisfying Snack Time Smoothie! You’ll get a protein power-up from the soy milk, a healthy dose of spinach- and strawberry-flavored antioxidants, and your fill of fiber from the banana. Drink up and snack well!
Great Spinach Enchiladas Start with a Great Tortilla! These spinach enchiladas are pretty much a staple in our house. One of the reasons is because they are great heated up as leftovers. For tortillas, we like to use the Food for Life Sprouted Corn tortillas. Sprouted foods are great for your stomach health. Check out …
My Nana made the most awesome pot pie. Granted, it wasn’t a vegetable pot pie but this recipe is so good, you won’t miss a thing! Packed with plenty of veggies and a delicious sauce, this s a GREAT comfort food for a cold night. It’s also great for special occasions like Thanksgiving or Christmas. …
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Fresh-squeezed orange juice AND grated orange peel? Oh, yeah! These muffins are light, moist and super-orangey. Their miniature size makes them the perfect on-the-go snack. Pile them on a plate to take to a book club meeting or mom’s meetup. Great for kids’ lunches and after-school snacks, too. What’s not to love about these little …
Inflammation is really a mixed bag. If you hurt yourself or develop an infection, inflammation is your body’s way of protecting itself in order to allow sensitive tissues time to heal. You trip over a broken sidewalk, put your hands out to catch yourself, land on your wrist and break it. Immediately that amazing body …
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These chili-lime tortilla chips so fresh and tasty it’s almost impossible to find any chips off-the-shelf that even compare! You can adjust the amount of chili powder and lime juice to suit your tastes. If you don’t care for the chili-lime flavor, you can leave it off or use other seasonings, such as cumin, garlic …
Not only are these vegan ginger muffins awesome for Saturday or Sunday brunch, but they also freeze and reheat wonderfully. To freeze, wrap muffins in plastic wrap or freezer paper and place them in a resealable plastic bag or container. For muffins that taste fresh-baked, simply bring frozen muffins to room temperature, wrap them in …
These tasty vegan oatmeal muffins prove that there’s more than one way to eat your oatmeal. They are very filling, with a satisfying combination of cakey moistness and whole-oatmeal crunch. Serve warm with some Earth Balance spread and organic preserves (think farmer’s market!) for a real treat.
I was feeling a little hungry, but a trip to the dentist had left me unable to eat for several hours. I concocted this yummy smoothie to tide me over until the numbness wore off. It filled me up for a bit and also gave me a pleasant, fruity little lift that helped me forget …
