Just a few months ago, I moved to a new apartment in a totally different neighborhood than where I had been living before. To be honest, the hardest adjustment wasn’t learning where the closest subway station was, which gym was nearby or what time to take my dog on a walk to avoid the winding lines at the elevator. Instead, the biggest challenge for me was learning to navigate the new grocery store across the street….
Main Dish
Spicy Broccoli Lentil Cakes
I’ll admit–I’m not a fan of winter in general; I hate the cold, I hate the snow and I hate the winter blues that always seem to roll around this time of year. On the plus side, though, when the temperatures drop, I find myself in the kitchen a lot more…usually huddled in front of the oven on those days when it’s cold and gloomy outside and the landlord still hasn’t turned on the heat for our building ;)…
Loaded Vegan Veggie Burger
Veggie burgers are awesome. Not only are they easy to make and sound pretty much 24/7, but they are also a great way to sneak a few extra servings of veggies into your day.
I confess that I usually have a pack of Morningstar spicy black bean burgers sitting in my freezer for when nothing else sounds good or I’m in a rush and need to eat something fast….
Chickpea Curry with Veggie Rice
Indian food is one of my favorite types of cuisine. I love the spices, the flavors and, of course, the fact that it’s super vegetarian-friendly.
However, Indian food can be hard to make at home. If you don’t have access to an extensive collection of spices, replicating that characteristic Indian taste can be close to impossible. In fact, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve tried whipping up my favorite Indian dishes at home only to be left disappointed by the lackluster flavor….
Vegan Zucchini Meatballs
Let’s be honest…we all have a dish that we tend to fall back on when we get busy or stressed out. This is your go-to meal when you’re not in the mood to cook, when you’re tired after a long day of work or when there’s nothing in the fridge that sounds good.
Mine has changed a few times throughout the past few years. At one point it was rice and beans, at another point oatmeal. Now pasta is my “default” meal when I’m fresh out of ideas and looking to fill my plate fast….
BBQ Cauliflower Tacos with Avocado Cilantro Sauce
I feel like the only real preface this recipe for cauliflower tacos really needs is the glowing review I got from my boyfriend, one of the biggest meat lovers I know, who completely polished off his plate and said, “That was amazing. I didn’t even miss the meat at all.”
He generally likes everything I make (or that’s what he tells me at least), but this was a real compliment coming from him….
Three Bean Vegan Chili
So just when I thought things would finally start to calm down and I would be able to breathe again, things got even more crazy.
I have a jam-packed schedule for the next four weeks, with a vacation, a surgery, a visit from my parents, and plenty of work-related stressors all looming over me….
Sweet Potato Spinach Enchiladas
I woke up this morning to a dreary, grey sky followed by a sudden burst of rain.
Normally I don’t mind the occasional rainy day; it’s a good chance to curl up with a blanket and have a movie marathon or get lost in a good book.
Today, however, I was a little disappointed because I had some fun plans that were ruined by the rain.
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Mini Chickpea Pot Pies
It’s been a fabulous week here, with temperatures rising up just enough to finally leave the coats at home. Plus, most schools are out here this week, which means empty trains and a nice, quiet commute.
I have to admit that I’ve been trying to enjoy the weather, spending less time in the kitchen and more time outside whenever possible….
Vegan Sweet Potato Nachos
It’s been a rough week here, mostly because I came down with a nasty respiratory infection over the weekend that kept me home sick from work and left me with a painful ear infection 🙁 Not fun.
On the bright side, I did get to binge watch Netflix, take lots of naps, and eat my weight in comfort food. So while I can’t really complain, I do have to admit that I’m excited that this week is already halfway over….