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Fluffy baked potatoes are packed with Mexican flavor and stuffed with black beans and veggies for a healthy, delicious vegetarian meal. Gluten-free and vegan-adaptable.

This oven-baked sweet potato recipe will change how you bake sweet potatoes forever! With just sweet potatoes, salt, and my chef-tested technique, you’ll get impossibly fluffy interiors and crisp, savory skins — no oil, no foil.

In between all the holiday feasting, I like to pause and truly nourish. There’s something grounding and deeply comforting about a pot of minestrone simmering on the stove — the way it fills the home with goodness, and my whole body seems to exhale, yes… this.

Golden, caramelized, and bursting with savory flavor—this Sheet Pan Sweet Potato Hash is my secret weapon for brunch, dinner, or anytime I want comfort without the fuss. Vegan & gluten-free.

These festive Cranberry Orange Muffins are bursting with bright citrus flavor, juicy tart cranberries, and a hint of rosemary. Perfect for holiday breakfasts or brunch. Vegan and gluten-free, adapted from Boots Bakery.

This Vegetable Barley Soup is cozy, hearty, and full of wholesome goodness! Packed with tender veggies and chewy barley, it’s the perfect nourishing bowl to warm you up on a chilly day.

This light and lemony Maine-style lobster roll recipe is the best! Made with tender lobster meat, lemon zest, tarragon, chives, celery, & mayo, in a toasty split-top bun.

These Mediterranean Chickpea Bowls are loaded with crispy chickpeas, quinoa, fresh veggies, and a creamy tahini sauce. A vibrant, high-protein vegan meal that’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.

Punchy and flavorful, this Caesar Pasta Salad is packed with kale and perfect for potlucks and gatherings. Made with a creamy, no-mayo Caesar dressing, lemon zest, and garlicky toasted panko. Why You’ll Love This Caesar Pasta Salad This Kale Caesar Pasta Salad recipe is loaded up wth lacinato kale and made without mayo or egg

Easy and delicious, this corn soup is packed with flavor and uses simple, everyday ingredients to their full potential. Made with fresh corn (or frozen), it’s blended until silky smooth, topped with cilantro, jalapeno, and lime, and bursting with the flavors of summer. We grew corn this summer! I am always overly excited when something

Here is one of our favorite chickpea recipes, perfect for summer! A healthy lunch or easy dinner, quick to whip up in under 20 minutes. Serve it warm or chilled. Gluten-free & vegan-adaptable. Easy Chickpea Recipes To the Rescue! During the summer months, meals are pretty simple around here. We relish being outside, and sometimes

This delicious vegan BLT sandwich features smoky tempeh bacon, juicy ripe summer tomatoes, crisp lettuce, and toasted sourdough bread. A healthy plant-based twist on the classic that’s perfect for lunch or a light summer dinner! Why You’ll Love This BLT Sandwich Tomatoes in summer. Nothing else needs to be said. As a chef, I relish

This protein-packed Chicken Quinoa Salad is loaded with fresh herbs, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella, all tossed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette. Make it with leftover rotisserie chicken for a fast and easy meal, perfect for meal prep, summer lunches, or light dinners. Gluten-free. This Quinoa Chicken Salad is one of our favorite go-to recipes—light, refreshing,

This grilled corn salad recipe sings of summer! A fresh, healthy side dish that highlights fresh summer corn, creamy avocado, radishes, red onion, and fresh herbs, tossed in a simple, tangy lime dressing. Vegan and gluten-free. Why You’ll Love Our Corn Salad! Nothing speaks of summer like fresh, sweet corn on the cob. This corn

Here is one of my favorite tofu bowl recipes! Spicy jerk tofu served over seasoned black beans and rice with a citrusy mango salad, topped with pickled onions and avocado. Vegan and GF. Why You’ll Love This Tofu Bowl! When things begin to feel a little out of control in the diet department, I turn

These tuna tostadas are bursting with Mexican flavor! Easy to make in 30 minutes, they make a great appetizer or light meal. Gluten-free. My favorite tuna tostadas are at Contramar, a wonderful restaurant in Mexico City. I loved them from the first bite and have been experimenting with my own versions ever since! Ahi tuna

This simple white bean salad is easy to throw together and perfect for potlucks and picnics, or a quick, healthy meal! Vegan and gluten-free. Why You’ll Love This White Bean Salad! When we started our vegetarian restaurant, we always served a vegan salad with each sandwich, creating it unique and fresh daily. This white bean

This Baked Feta Pasta recipe is simple and packed with Mediterranean flavor! Perfect for a fast, easy weeknight dinner. Vegetarian and gluten-free adaptable. Why You’ll Love Baked Feta PastA When life gets busy, I often crave a comforting meal that doesn’t demand hours in the kitchen. Enter easy Baked Feta Pasta – a dish that