Beans and Greens

I love making hearty veggie filled soups from scratch. This is something I learned from my dad. When winter came veggie and bean soups made with dried beans and homemade broth were practically a weekly tradition, usually accompanied by my brothers delicious biscuits. This…

Falafel Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing

Since it was just Mother’s Day, I’m posting this recipe in honor of my amazing mother! My mom is big on health and taking care of herself. She loves to eat lots of veggies and this salad is one of her absolute favorite things…

Minestrone Soup

Lately I’ve been thinking about the famous Hippocrates quote, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” This timeless quote offers wisdom that we can greatly benefit from today. I think choosing food that will nourish and fuel your body is of…

Quinoa and Veggie Stuffed Peppers

I love this meal. It’s got lots of veggies, it makes me feel good when I eat it, and it’s delicious. I cooked the veggies extra long for this dish so that they really develop a nice savory flavor. That in combination with the…

Summer Squash Tacos with Creamy Avocado Tomatillo Salsa

This recipe is based on some delicious tacos I had at a local restaurant called Handline. Their dish had 2 homemade tortillas filled with roasted summer squash, spring onions, cheese, and salsa mocha topped with fresh oregano and toasted almonds. The combination of flavors…

Veggie Dal and Rice

Dal and rice has been a staple meal in my life ever since I was a child. My dad use to make it for my brother and I when we were little and when I began cooking in 9th grade my dad taught me…

Sautéed Greens, Brown Rice, and Tempe Served with a Warm Tahini Sauce

I’ve been making this recipe for a while now. The inspiration for this dish came from a little vegetarian/vegan restaurant that I used to work at. They served a very similar dish with sautéed greens, brown rice, a protein, and a sauce. The protein…

Summer Volcano Rice and Veggie Bowl with 5 Chinese Spiced Tofu

Summer Volcano Rice and Veggie Bowl with 5 Chinese Spiced Tofu