Beer-Simmered Seitan Carnitas

Beer-Simmered Seitan Carnitas

When I served this for dinner a few nights ago, my husband immediately said “this is a keeper!” after his first bite and my daughter ate her portion without throwing it. Success!! This is a Happy Herbivore recipe, she has easy, great tasting recipes for everyone! INGREDIENTS: * 3/4 cup vital wheat gluten * 1/4 cup chickpea … Continue reading

Black Bean & Quinoa Chili

Black Bean & Quinoa Chili

Here’s another great recipe from Melomeals: Vegan For $3.33 A Day, this is one of our favorite meals! This chili is even better the second day and even better than that thawed from the freezer! I usually double this recipe and freeze half in 2 cup portions for my hubby to take to work. This … Continue reading

Breakfast Bulgur Porridge

Breakfast Bulgur Porridge

This is one of our regular hot breakfast dishes, great for cold mornings and toddlers learning to master the use of a spoon! This is easy to make and full of protein, fiber, calcium and vitamins D and B12… plus it’s delish! Bulgur does not need to be soaked overnight. My toddler obviously enjoys this… … Continue reading

Eggless Matzo Brei

Eggless Matzo Brei

This recipe is just in time for Hanukkah! This eggless version of traditional matzo brei is really good! The mushrooms and spinach are excellent additions! I found this recipe from Chef Chloe’s website – I reduced the salt and changed a few more things.  Vegan Matzo Brei 5 sheets of Matzo – I use whole wheat 7 ounces … Continue reading

Lick-The-Bowl Cheezy Cabbage Potato Soup

Lick-The-Bowl Cheezy Cabbage Potato Soup

This is the ultimate comfort soup! It’s SO GOOD you’ll want to lick the bowl when you’re done! The cabbage and mushrooms are such nice additions too. This recipe is from Melomeals: Vegan For $3.33 A Day (FAV!) I added sliced baby portobello mushrooms because I had them and they were a nice addition! The … Continue reading

Kid Friendly Green Smoothie

Kid Friendly Green Smoothie

This is one of my toddler’s favorite Green Smoothies! Perfect for those days when it seems like your kids hate your cooking and won’t eat anything but snacks and air (it seems!). We like this one too, the peanut butter addition is good! I like to add a scoop of protein powder to this for … Continue reading