*Please note: I am not affiliated with Blue Apron and all opinions are my own. We did it, people. We subscribed to a food box. And the short of it is, it’s amazing. “Is this really for us?” If you’ve been following along for awhile, you know how much I loathe the grocery store. Lately I’ve…… Continue reading Meatless Monday: We Tried Blue Apron and OMG
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Meatless Monday: Cashew Cheese Sauce
So this is a rare post where I don’t actually like the recipe. I figure by posting it, maybe someone out there can tell me a way to tweak it or something else to put it on or whatever. I put it on pasta, and I liked it a lot at first, but after a…… Continue reading Meatless Monday: Cashew Cheese Sauce
Meatless Monday: Rainbow Fruit Salad
Last week the northeast experienced temperatures that mimicked summer… in the middle of February. While deeply concerning, it was also seriously enjoyable. I don’t know if you’re like me, but when that sort of thing happens, my mind and body get all confused. I don’t know whether to be happy to be outside or concerned…… Continue reading Meatless Monday: Rainbow Fruit Salad
Meatless Monday: 13 Guilty-Pleasure Junk Foods That Are Accidentally Vegan
Duncan Hines cake mixes (classic carrot, moist deluxe butter golden, classic yellow, dark chocolate fudge, devil’s food, fudge marble, german chocolate, red velvet, Swiss chocolate, coconut supreme, lemon supreme, pineapple supreme AND strawberry supreme) and frosting (homestyle butter cream, caramel, classic chocolate, vanilla, coconut pecan, dark chocolate fudge, lemon supreme and strawberry cream) are all…… Continue reading Meatless Monday: 13 Guilty-Pleasure Junk Foods That Are Accidentally Vegan
Meatless Monday: Italian-Inspired Vegan Veggie Stew
‘Tis the season for hearty stews and Crock-pots. Last week I was vaguely aware there was a snowstorm coming, so I thought I would consult my vegan slow-cooker cookbook. Little did I know there was a full-on blizzard heading our way and this stew would taste better than expected. Not to mention coming inside from shoveling…… Continue reading Meatless Monday: Italian-Inspired Vegan Veggie Stew
Meatless Monday: Ridiculously Easy Roasted Carrots
Psst- this is one of my favorite comfort snacks. It’s perfect for chilly days and ridiculously easy, too. Enjoy! You’ll need… Carrots, peeled and cut to about 3″ (or baby carrots) Extra virgin olive oil Spices (such as salt, pepper, garlic, basil, rosemary, oregano… the possibilities are endless!) Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Toss…… Continue reading Meatless Monday: Ridiculously Easy Roasted Carrots
Meatless Monday: Spanakopita Triangles!
Χαίρετε! Hello! I’m back after my mini-hiatus. I hope you all had a lovely week- I know I sure did! My parents made this year extra special by eating Thanksgiving dinner together for the first time since they divorced when I was a kid. It was so nice to have my entire family together with…… Continue reading Meatless Monday: Spanakopita Triangles!
Meatless Mondays: No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
These cookies are really simple and use ingredients you probably already have in your home! I used to request a variation of these cookies all the time when my mom was baking. Her’s were always done with a lot of chocolate, but to me, there is no better combination than peanut butter and chocolate. So…… Continue reading Meatless Mondays: No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
Meatless Mondays: “Beef” Stew
Looking to eat meatless on a budget? Look no further! This week’s installment of Meatless Mondays is a recipe for a personal favorite of mine (especially on a gray, dreary day) “beef” stew! I think back to the cold, bitter winters of my childhood on Cape Cod, and I remember the house smelling so good…… Continue reading Meatless Mondays: “Beef” Stew
Meatless Monday: Vegan Baking Alternatives
Want to try being more environmentally conscious? What about being better to animals? What about your waistline? Incorporating more vegan meals into your life will help do all of these things for you, and to help, I’ve made a list of vegan substitutions you can use when baking! To replace eggs: As a leavening agent, instead…… Continue reading Meatless Monday: Vegan Baking Alternatives
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