Eggplant Manicotti with Tofu Ricotta


So this recipe is pretty much the amazing hippie love child of eggplant Parmesan and stuffed canneloni. This uses my delicious tofu ricotta cheese recipe.  This tofu ricotta is amazing in stuffed shells, regular manicotti noodles or on baked ziti or spaghetti. If you love fresh basil and garlic, which are components in a lot … Continue reading Eggplant Manicotti with Tofu Ricotta

South of the Border Sandwich with Cilantro Lime Chili Pepper Hummus


I really love hummus, first of all. Garbanzo beans are a great source of vegetarian protein. I was hungry, needed to buy groceries, but proceeded to open the fridge. Hmm, bread. Hmm, fresh spinach. Do I see a sandwich in my future? What will I put on it? I look in the pantry...hmm garbanzo beans? My … Continue reading South of the Border Sandwich with Cilantro Lime Chili Pepper Hummus

Vegetarian Jambalaya


Oh how I love thee, jambalaya! Your spicy, tomato-y goodness just gets me every time. Make a big pot of this and eat on it all week. It's especially comforting when it's cold outside; a few extra dollops hot sauce never hurt anyone ;) Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups brown rice 4 cups vegetable broth 3 … Continue reading Vegetarian Jambalaya

Cheesy Vegan Stuffed Avocados


Avocados are a great source of good fats and fiber, and they taste great. I saw a recipe for stuffed avocados and I immediately had to figure out how to make it dairy-free. The original recipe called for conventional cream cheese and shredded cheese, but thankfully there are products like Tofutti's Better Than Cream Cheese … Continue reading Cheesy Vegan Stuffed Avocados

Cheesy Vegan Black Bean and Corn Stuffed Peppers


Feeling like a Mexican-inspired entree but not quite in the mood for a burrito? Try roasting bell pepper halves filled with organic corn and beans topped delicious, melty, vegan amazingness in a bag, Daiya cheese. Ingredients: 3 peppers of your choice (red, green, yellow or orange) 1 can organic black beans, rinsed and drained 1 … Continue reading Cheesy Vegan Black Bean and Corn Stuffed Peppers