Simple Chickpea Salad Sandwich Recipe

Whenever I tell people that I am mostly plant-based the first thing they say is "I could never do that.  I love (fill in the blank) too much."  The thing is there is nothing that I loved from a traditional American Standard Diet that I can't have in a plant-based version.  Sometimes y…

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5 Ingredient Meatball Subs

I'm starting something new on Fridays here on the blog.  I don't know exactly what I'm to call it.  Maybe Frugal Friday or 5 Ingredient Friday.  I think we will have to let it decide for itself, but basically I want to dedicate Fridays to inexpensive meals for you and your family that d…

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Big Mac Wrap Recipe (with Plant-Based Alternatives)

Every once in a while I get a hard core craving for a Big Mac.  I just do.  However, have you seen the prices at McDonalds these days?  YIKES! I mean who can afford to eat out anymore.  Usually I would just make my Copy Cat Big Mac at home (I will link the recipe HERE ), but as fate would have it I…

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Cheap Steak Sandwich in 16 Minutes Recipe

The other day I was in the store, trying to think of something to make that one, wouldn't take forever, and two, wouldn't break the bank.  That's when I came across this package of shaved beef in the meat section for $5.48.  It was roughly over a pound and I knew I could create several …

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Easy Vegan Mushroom Philly w/a Horseradish Mayo Recipe

One of the questions I get asked the most since going vegan is "How did you get your husband on board?"  The truth is after we did the research he was on board, BUT what kept him on board was coming up with recipes that would help satiate those carnivore cravings.  This Vegan Mushroom Phi…

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Vegan Mushroom Reuben Sandwich Recipe

As many of you already know John (Studhubs) and I have gone vegan.  In fact it's been 8 month since we made the transition and there is no going back.  One of the questions I get ask most is "What do you eat?" My answer is always "anything I want!" I simply plantify it. This…

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Candied Bacon BLT with Sriracha Mayo

I think it's safe to say at this point y'all know I love cooking for my family, but sometimes I don't want to spend hours doing it.  Some nights I just don't want a lot of dishes.  Some nights I just don't want a lot of fuss.  It's on evenings like this that nothing beats a…

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Reuben Wrap Recipe

It's Wednesday.  We're only half way through the week and it's already been crazy!  Throw in the fact that Studhubs and I are going on vacation next week, and I am feeling a little overwhelmed.  It's on nights like this that I really don't want to mess with cooking.  But, we go…

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Curried Chicken Salad Wrap Recipe

Summer is coming to an end, the kids are all heading back to school, and everyone is busy.  We are all an emotional wreak, and no one is really in the mood to cook.  It's on these nights that I love "chicken salad".  And no,  I'm not talking about the green, leafy kind.  In my ne…

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Philly Cheese Steak Sandwiches

If you follow me on just about any of my social medias you will know that I am passionate about shopping local and eating local.  Because of that my husband and I have been purchasing our beef, in bulk, from local farmers.  This year we decided to purchase from  Foggy Dale Farms in Richie Co .,  and…

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Caprese Panini

Yesterday was the hottest day we have seen all Spring! It got up to 83 degrees!   I LOVE IT!  On gorgeous Spring days like this, I enjoy inviting friends over for a nice lunch, grab some sweet tea or fresh squeezed Lemonade, and head out to the porch!  The thing is, you can't really plan fo…

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