VIBRANT AND VEGANFULL
Food & Thoughts for your health and the planet


Cream of Chick(pea) & Noodles
Growing up, chicken and noodles was one of my favorite dishes. Amish (egg) noodles with chicken simmered all day in salted water to...

Crisp & Tangy Greek Salad
If you have ever frequented an authentic Greek restaurant or had the pleasure of enjoying this cuisine from friends or family, you will...

Smothered Garlicky Rapini & Mushroom Toasts
Italian flavors collide in this garlic forward, wonderfully crisp and creamy "toast." I adore this recipe and whenever I see a lovely...

The Super Satiety Salad
It's been a week of spectacular kitchen "fails." Some that didn't turn out exactly like I wanted but the bones are there so it's in the...

Philly Cheese"steak" Strata
I admit (gasp!), I grocery shopped without a "plan" this week. We had just gotten back from the 4th of July holiday and were quite...

Spice Market Baked Sweet Potatoes with Crispy Chickpeas & Cilantro-Tahini Dressing
Summer is a great time to relax, but it's also a great time to be outside! Growing up both my husband and I were involved in sports and...

"Sofa Sunday" Big Pan Nachos
Ah, Sunday, the day that we (usually) have it pretty easy. We go to the gym, maybe shop (if we didn't Saturday) and then, sky's the...

Sheet Pan Tofu & Veggies with Avocado Green Goddess Sauce
Simple & Easy; that's what you need on a weeknight. Sheet pan dinners are great for those nights when you want something healthy but...

Screamin' Sicilian Orzo Pasta
Making this pasta was an evolution; you should see the notebook where I had all the ingredients written, scribbled, scratched and amended....

Everyday Kale Salad with Brussels Sprouts & Sherry Vinaigrette
I don't know about you, but a simple salad doesn't really do it for me. Simple has been often equated to boring. Like the...

Brussels Sprout & Corn Burrito with Cauliflower Rice and Avocado Crema
So, I made this recipe about 5 days ago (I'm still catching up on posts; I've been on a "recipe" roll with so many great meals!) -...

Tomato-Avocado Stacks with Grilled Corn & Tempeh Bacon
So many summer recipes use corn; probably because this golden grain is the epitome of the summer harvest crop. Often it can be used to...

Smoked Rosa Sauce Pasta with Eggplant and Arugula
I had a thought. What if (and ah ha, I know this sounds a bit crazy but), what if, we smoked some tomatoes, onions and spices today, and...

Banana Blossom & Lime Scented Tortilla Soup with Grilled Poblanos & Bell Pepper
Originally, I planned this soup to be based around jackfruit, but Ooops! Turns out, I thought my can of banana blossom was jackfruit. ...

Smoked Tofu "Riblets" with Jalapeno Blackberry BBQ Sauce
Are you guys ready for the "big time?" This recipe is crazy AH-MAZ-ING! Not only does this tofu taste freaking great, but it actually...

Easy Balsamic & Olive Oil Grilled Vegetables
When I say easy, you say "yes!" - easy, yes!; easy, yes! When I say, quick you say "yes" - quick, yes!; quick yes! You will "cheer" how...

Smokey Tempeh & Broccoli Stir-Fry with Hoisin Ginger Sauce & Cilantro
What is the easiest, most throw-together, last-minute, and fastest dinner? Stir-fry! At the end of the week, it's called "use it up" in...

Creamy Cheesy Noodles with Steamed Broccoli & Hemp Seed
Who doesn't like "mac n' cheese?" I'm not sure I have met any person who has said, "No, I don't like mac n' cheese." Oh, except for my...

Grilled Tofu, Manzano & Bell Peppers with Raw-mesco Sauce & Green Beans
I love our local marketplace, we have an opportunity to find unique ingredients and play in the kitchen. So when I went to the store for...




















