Classic Chicken and Sausage Gumbo Recipe (with Plant-Based Alternatives)

It's Mardi Gras season y'all and no Fat Tuesday would be complete without a delicious Classic Gumbo Recipe . Full disclosure.  I have never been to New Orleans, but I have a few friends from there, who taught me the ways of their ancestors and helped me to perfect my West Virginia version of …

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How to Make the Perfect Tofu Tacos

Most of you would totally click out of this recipe as soon as you saw the word TOFU, but hear me out.  Yes, we are a mostly plant-based home, but listen, MEAT IS EXPENSIVE.  Yes ma'am it is.  You are looking at $7 dollars or more for one pound of ground beef where as tofu is a couple of dollars…

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Easy Crockpot Gyros with Homemade Tzatziki Sauce (plant based alternatives included)

When I travel I love trying foods that I can't get at home.  Like authentic food.  It really awakens your pallet to new flavor possibilities.  Take gyros for example.  Authentic Greek food is not something you readily come by in West Virginia, but I love the flavors.  I was really craving them…

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Homemade Sloppy Joe French Bread Pizza (with plant based alternatives)

I love fun food.  Let's face it, who doesn't.  I also when you can take classic recipes and turn them into something new.  This Sloppy Joe French Bread Pizza is just that.   You can take a few pantry staples and create a delicious homemade sauce that is WAY better than the canned stuff.  Yo…

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Mushroom and Italian Sausage Risotto (wine free) (regular rice)

There are few dishes that get me more excited than a good risotto or Italian mac and cheese if you will.  lol It's rich, creamy, silky, and smooth.  Everything you want in life when it comes to food.  Add in some great mushrooms and Italian sausage and you have a real winner winner risotto dinn…

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Kung Pao Tofu Recipe

I LOVE TOFU!  I have a confession to make, and I am sure you are not going to agree with me, I would rather have tofu over chicken.  If you don't agree with me it's because you haven't had it made the right way.  Take this Kung Pao Tofu Recipe.   It's super flavorful, filling, a grea…

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15 Minute Dumpling Soup Recipe

Sometimes the best recipes come from a good fridge forage.  You know, you dig through your fridge, pantry, freezer, whatever and see what you have, then whip something up.  That is exactly what this 15 Minute Dumpling Soup Recipe was inspired with.   I saw someone eat a bowl of dumpling soup on a vi…

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Crockpot Cauliflower Korma Recipe

Crocktober continues with this amazing recipe for Crockpot Cauliflower Korma !  Full disclosure my son even KIND OF likes this Crockpot Cauliflower Korma Recipe and he doesn't like ANYTHING!  LOL Seriously this kid is the hardest child on the planet to feed.  But I digress.  This recipe is that p…

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Crockpot Jackfruit Birria Tacos Recipe

Happy Crocktober everyone!  This is my favorite time of year.  Not only is the weather amazing, and the trees here in West Virginia full of vibrant colors, but the food is always hearty and comforting.  This Crockpot Jackfruit Birria Tacos Recipe is no exception! Recently we were celebrating my neph…

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Easy Vegan Just Egg Vegetable Quiche Recipe

Breakfast is probably one of my favorite meals and while I love oatmeal, yogurt, fruit, granola, and smoothies, sometimes you just want a good hearty breakfast.  That's why I am so thankful for things on the market like Just Egg.  Because of it I can make  AMAZING vegan breakfast recipes like …

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