Plant Based And Broke

What Is Sofrito?

Scoot up your seats – I think it’s time to have a little chat about sofrito – specifically Puerto Rican sofrito.  The stuff appears in many of my recipes, due to my upbringing and the city I grew up in. I grew up in a Puerto Rican household in Miami where dinner plates were typically piled […]

Oven-Baked Crispy Tofu Nuggets

Crispy on the outside with perfectly juicy and tender insides. Yes, I am talking about tofu.  There are quite a few steps for this recipe, but it’s totally worth it. Especially when you want something homemade and completely from scratch – with complete control of the flavor and ingredients. Here are a few things to keep […]

6-Ingredient Sweet Potato Tofu Scramble

Don’t be shy – pile on that plate high with a sweet potato tofu scramble.  When breakfast rolls around, I like it savory, satisfying and packed with plant-based protein. Of course, I like to do this in a way that’s also affordable and approachable – so tofu scramble it is.  For a breakfast tofu scramble, […]

Chewy Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

These chewy vegan chocolate chip cookies will be eaten as fast as they are baked! Just make sure to there’s enough for seconds or thirds.  If you think you have self-control when it comes to freshly baked cookies – think again! With a glass of cold non-dairy milk or a mug of black coffee to […]

7 Things To Know About Frozen Tofu

Tofu is one of those things that you either love or hate – depending on your cooking skills.  A good block of tofu is nothing more than a blank canvas, or sponge, needing some extra help to get things going in the right direction.  I remember the first time I tried tofu, I chucked the […]

5 Free Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Mother’s Day is quickly approaching and if you’re like me, you’re scrambling around to think of a last-minute, free Mother’s Day gift ideas that’s thoughtful, yet won’t break the bank.  This is when creativity kicks in – especially during these trying times where lots of places are closed or just not as fun right now.  […]