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Vegan “Christmas” Lasagna

This Vegan “Christmas” Lasagna is a festive and flavorful holiday centerpiece featuring layers of pesto ricotta, savory vegan Italian sausage, and a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce. Perfect for mixed-diet gatherings, it’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Table of Contents Holiday meals should be as joyful and comforting as the season itself, and this Vegan […]

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Easy Vegan Taco Soup

This hearty vegan Taco Soup is a fall-inspired twist on classic Taco Tuesday, packed with plant-based protein and vibrant flavors. Serve it with a customizable topping bar for a meal everyone will love! Table of Contents   Taco Tuesday is a long-standing tradition in my home, dating back to when my kids were in preschool.

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Butternut Squash & Ravioli Skillet

Cozy up with this creamy, savory Butternut Squash & Ravioli Skillet, packed with Fall flavors and ready in under 40 minutes. This plant-based recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday gatherings, and easily adaptable for mixed-diet families. Table of Contents   This cozy Butternut Squash & Ravioli Skillet is the perfect answer to a

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Italian Vegetable Orzo Soup

Cozy up with a bowl of this Italian Vegetable Orzo Soup, packed with wholesome ingredients like kale, cannellini beans, and orzo. This heartier twist on classic minestrone is a nourishing, one-pot meal perfect for meal prep or a comforting weeknight dinner! Table of Contents It’s officially soup season, and I’m craving bowls of hearty, nourishing

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Cauliflower Piccata Pasta

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this Cauliflower Piccata Pasta, a vibrant plant-based twist on the classic dish. Packed with wholesome ingredients and bursting with flavor, it’s a quick and satisfying meal that everyone in your family will love! Table of Contents Kick off your culinary adventure with this deliciously bright and savory Cauliflower Piccata Pasta!

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Homemade-ish Vegan Kale Caesar Salad

A family favorite that’s both easy to make and delicious, this Homemade-ish Vegan Kale Caesar Salad is perfect for sneaking greens into your kids’ meals. All you need is just 15 minutes and some favorite store-bought ingredients. Table of Contents If you’re looking for a salad that’s as delicious as it is versatile, this Homemade-ish

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green round Dutch oven with orzo, tomatoes and vegetables on a countertop

Italian Baked Orzo

Italian Baked Orzo is the ultimate one-pan meal that’s loaded with Mediterranean flavors and wholesome ingredients. This easy weeknight dinner is perfect for mixed-diet families, with vegan and non-vegan options to keep everyone at the table happy! Table of Contents If you’re looking for a delicious, fuss-free dinner that comes together in one pan, look

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Creamy Vegan Caesar Dressing

Cashews and tahini form the base of this versatile salad dressing that adds creamy flavor to your sauces, grain bowls and more. Table of Contents Why You’ll Love This Recipe In my opinion, you can never have too many vegan Caesar dressings. Each one serves a different need. Drizzle a lighter, more vinaigrette based dressing

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Spinach Artichoke Skillet Pizza

(This post is sponsored. I received compensation to write this post but all opinions and ideas are mine alone.) My healthy spinach artichoke dip gets a delicious makeover this deep dish style pie, made in a skillet.  In this post   Pizza in a Skillet? This Spinach Artichoke Skillet Pizza is going to take pizza

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Vegan 6-Layer Dip

A party-perfect appetizer with 6 layers of flavor, each more delicious than the next, each scoop into this dip leaves me craving more.  Get ready to dazzle your taste buds and impress your guests with this mouthwatering 6-layer dip, a vegan twist on a classic party favorite. This recipe combines bold flavors and fresh ingredients

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Vegan Ravioli & Sausage Stew

Fresh pasta and store-bought sausage come together in this Vegan Ravioli & Sausage Stew for an easy weeknight meal on the table in less than 30 minutes. Table of Contents   We all have our favorites and Beyond Meat and Kite Hill are two of my go-to plant-based brands.  I’ve used Beyond Meat’s Beef to make

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Lentil Bolognese Skillet Lasagna

(This post is sponsored. I received compensation to write this post but all opinions and ideas are mine alone.) Easy enough to whip up during the weeknight but sophisticated enough to serve for a special family dinner, this Skillet Lasagna is full of flavor without any fuss.  Table of Contents Plant-powered with layers of flavor,

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Creamy Pesto Rigatoni

Store-bought pesto and homemade roasted garlic cream sauce join forces to transform an ordinary pasta dish into a weeknight wonder. Table of Contents Growing up half Italian, our family gatherings often included pasta…specifically, rigatoni. My great aunt’s family recipe is the go-to dish at family celebrations. It’s one of my kids’ most requested meals. Don’t

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Skillet Mushroom Marsala Gnocchi

Potato cauliflower pillows are surrounded in a bath of mushroom marsala sauce for a weeknight dinner that screams fancy pants, but this simple Skillet Mushroom Marsala Gnocchi is ready in 30 minutes. In this Post The Perfect Meal to Feed Me and my Non Vegan Family Pasta or potato? Gnocchi is quintessentially both! Yes, that’s right

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Two hoagie rolls on parchment paper filled with lentil bolognese sauce and topped with mozzarella slices and basil leaves

Lentil Bolognese Subs

Packed with protein-rich lentils, an array of aromatic spices, and nestled within a toasted sub roll, these Lentil Bolognese Subs are a vegan twist on a classic Italian favorite. Table of Contents This recipe was inspired by my son, who loves a meatball sub, (a great dinner idea for vegans in non vegan families BTW,

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Tempeh Mushroom Stroganoff

There’s something comforting about noodles for dinner. Top it with a creamy sauce and it’s a weeknight winner! Our Tempeh Mushroom Stroganoff has all of the traditional flavors you expect to find in this dinner favorite without the meat or dairy. Table of Contents As the weather turns colder, I am craving, hearty comfort foods.

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