Affordable & Approachable Food
I was a craving a creamy bowl of vegan roasted tomato basil soup that reminded of the good ol’ days when I could just pick up a container of soup from anywhere, on days when things really busy.
Then I realized I had a 2-pound bag of Roma tomatoes that needed some love.…
Quick and easy mung bean sprout stir-fry is the perfect side dish for when you just need dinner to happen ASAP.
Sprouted mung beans are a type of young bean sprout grown in low-light areas. They are crunchy, plump, mild in flavor with a subtle essence of sweetness.…
I get it – after a long day of just being a busy human being, a 30-minute dinner recipe sounds like the perfect thing to wrap up a night (or let’s be real: takeout).
As much as I love cooking and exploring new plant-based recipes, sometimes I just want to hang up the apron and get something on the dinner table quick and easy. …
With only 6 ingredients, basic cooking equipment, and 15 minutes – you’ll have Tempeh Stir-Fry With Honey Garlic Sauce ready in no time.
Another perk? This recipe pantry-friendly, using affordable ingredients.
These tofu bites are gently tossed with a thick coating of honey, soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, and minced garlic.…
Fried sweet plantains or “maduros” are a common Puerto Rican side dish that adds a touch of sweetness to an otherwise savory dish.
Growing up, we had this at the dinner table just about every evening, along with rice, stewed beans, and a few slices of ripe avocado.…
Thinking about what to create for dinner isn’t always easy – but sometimes a peek into the refrigerator helps get the creative juices flowing. I spotted the ingredients for a savory and flavorful stewed mushroom and onions recipe.
I am in the business of making food with what I have, with the cookware I have available.…
When dinner o’clock approaches, oftentimes, I just want to cook something up that’s fast, easy, yet, still packed with flavor and love. Pan-cooked, mustard greens check all of the boxes mentioned above.
Additionally, I have been challenging myself to eat more new foods.…
This afternoon I wasn’t equipped with a recipe plan – I just knew that I needed to use a whole head of broccoli for a broccoli curry before it turned into a slimy ball of wasted money.
And I don’t like to waste money. …
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.…
Who said you had to follow a recipe for tacos?
Really, just use what you have and throw it in. Top the taco with your favorite taco sauce and there you go – that’s lunch. As much I love following new recipes, sometimes it just makes sense to use what you already have. …
