Does your little one have a runny nose and cough? Warm miso soup with tofu soothes a sore throat and helps hydrate your sniffling kiddo, and the white rice and broccoli are easy on the tummy. It’s a fast dinner to get on the table, which is a lifesaver when your kids aren’t feeling well…
Vegan Jambalaya
Onion, celery, and green bell pepper—the “holy trinity” in Creole and Cajun cooking and the foundation for jambalaya. I had never attempted a jambalaya recipe until I stumbled on Life as a Strawberry’s Vegan Jambalaya. Honestly, I didn’t think that jambalaya could be veganized, but lo and behold, this version is wholesome, chock full of veggies,…
Vegan Bolognese Sauce
Revitalize spaghetti night with this rich, hearty bolognese sauce that’s perfect for a busy weekday dinner. Beyond Meat is my go-to when I’m cooking with plant-based meat, and this bolognese sauce recipe comes straight from their own website. You’ll need a package of Beyond Meat’s Beefy Crumbles, an onion, garlic, thyme, a bay leaf, red…
Banana Bread
Soft, moist, with just the right amount of sweet bananas—and it’s vegan and gluten-free. When I embarked on my gluten-free journey, I never thought that gluten-free breads and desserts could be as good as the originals. This Banana Bread recipe by Minimalist Baker is absolutely delicious, and in all honesty, I don’t miss classic banana…
Sweet Potato Mac and Cheese for the Win
Sometimes you just need a win in the kitchen—and The Colorful Kitchen’s recipe for Sweet Potato Mac and Cheese is sure to bring home the gold. It’s creamy, a little bit sweet and orange thanks to the sweet potato, and you can mix it with any pasta you’d like. When preparing the sauce, it helps…
Overnight Oats
Busy mornings are a little brighter when breakfast is ready and waiting. These Overnight Oats take about 10 minutes to prep the day before, and they’re a hearty breakfast that can be customized depending on what fruit is in season. (Blackberries are my favorite addition!) So mix up a batch, pop it in the fridge,…
Vegan Salsa Soup
The salty crunch of tortilla chips with this warm, salsa-infused soup makes this one-pot dinner a hit any day of the week. You’ll spend about 20 minutes chopping and prepping the ingredients, then everything goes into the pot to simmer for 30 minutes. I like to serve mine with sliced avocados on top, but guacamole…
Asparagus Cashew Stir Fry
This Asparagus Cashew Stir Fry recipe is savory, full of veggies, and so easy to make. Once your ginger, garlic, green onions, asparagus, and red bell pepper are chopped and ready to go, it’s just a matter of tossing them in the pan and cooking it all up with vegetable broth, cornstarch, tamari, cashews, and…
6 Tips for Feeding Picky Vegan Toddlers
One day they love the vegan mac and cheese you made for dinner, and then the next time you make it, they won’t even try a bite. Is it because it’s vegan? Should I make them regular mac and cheese instead? NO! Resist the urge to fall back on processed kid food. This is the…
Toddler Tofu Scramble
My family used to eat a lot of eggs every week—way more eggs than I’d like to disclose. I loved scrambled eggs, but more importantly, my toddler loved them too. I needed a delicious replacement for our scrambled egg breakfasts, so I started researching tofu scramble recipes and decided it was time to make a…
The Little Veggie Kitchen 