Smoky Butternut Squash Lasagna


It's time to feast your eyes because guess who got a new camera. Thank you, you may all welcome me to the DSLR world now; I am the proud owner of a Nikon D3200. Now, to learn how to use this thing. So far, I've been using it in "guide" mode and coming up with … Continue reading Smoky Butternut Squash Lasagna

Tropical Coconut Tofu Salad with Papaya Guava Vinaigrette


Here's an awesome way to get fresh fruit onto a salad that doesn't feel out of place. It actually feels perfectly in place with warm ocean breezes and tropical drinks in your hand. Guavas are one of my absolute favorite foods, aside from papaya. I used to think I didn't like fruit, but I knew … Continue reading Tropical Coconut Tofu Salad with Papaya Guava Vinaigrette

Falafel with Fattoush-Inspired Salad


I was having a craving for something fried, but didn't want to go completely crazy and actually eat something fried. Whew, since fried things taste so bad! Ha! Falafel is kind of  like a hush puppy, but it's made with chickpeas instead of cornmeal. The flavors are quite satisfactory and it goes great with Annie's … Continue reading Falafel with Fattoush-Inspired Salad

Mexican Stuffed Shells


We love stuffed shells filled with my vegan ricotta cheese recipe, so I decided to put a little twist on Italian food and basically make it Mexican pasta. What a great idea this recipe was. You can fill it with black beans, refried beans, browned seasoned tempeh or a veggie meat like Morningstar Farms crumbles … Continue reading Mexican Stuffed Shells

Sushi Nori Wraps


These wraps are chocked full of raw veggies and eliminate the empty calories regular sushi rolls contain by omitting the rice. My hubby and I both are huge sushi fans, and I wanted to make some this week for dinner, but I didn't want to take all the extra time to cook rice, then season … Continue reading Sushi Nori Wraps