Author: Jessica Zotynia- Plant-based Food Blogger

can you freeze edamame beans : how to freeze edamame

can you freeze edamame beans : how to freeze edamame

Edamame has been eaten around the world for over 5000 years…and for good reason! It’s packed with vitamins, minerals, protein, and fiber and is beneficial to your overall health. Edamame is not only great for you, it also tastes delicious and is super fun to 

how long can a vegetable smoothie last in the fridge

how long can a vegetable smoothie last in the fridge

Oh the smoothie….the perfect quick and healthy meal. Smoothies are absolutely amazing! They are incredibly delicious and satisfying, can be made in under 5 minutes, can serve as a light meal, an easy snack, or a healthy dessert. Smoothies are super convenient when short on 

Indian lotus root recipe : with sweet and spicy sauce

Indian lotus root recipe : with sweet and spicy sauce

This Indian lotus root recipe is a game changer! Fresh, sliced lotus root, air fried to perfection, tossed in a sweet and spicy Indian inspired sauce, and topped with fresh mint and cilantro. This Indian lotus root recipe is incredibly easy to make and absolutely 

Edamame with garlic soy sauce : easy recipe

Edamame with garlic soy sauce : easy recipe

We’ve all had the simple version of edamame…steamed with a touch of sea salt. But have you had edamame tossed in a sauce?!?! It’s a whole new level of flavor! This Edamame with garlic soy sauce is an incredibly easy recipe to make, but it 

Air Fried Lotus Root : with garlic ginger sauce

Air Fried Lotus Root : with garlic ginger sauce

This air fried lotus root recipe is the perfect side dish for your next Asian inspired meal! Thinly sliced lotus root, air fried to perfection and tossed in a sweet and savory, garlic ginger sauce. This air fried lotus root recipe is incredibly delicious and 

Do espresso beans have caffeine (coffee vs espresso)

Do espresso beans have caffeine (coffee vs espresso)

SHORT ANSWER: Yes, espresso beans do have caffeine. A single espresso bean contains 6-13 mg of caffeine. Espresso beans do have caffeine. And there is more than one way to enjoy espresso! You can brew espresso and enjoy it as a caffeinated, liquid beverage. Or 

How long does espresso last in the fridge

How long does espresso last in the fridge

Espresso is such a beautiful alternative to coffee. With its bold, rich flavor and abundance of caffeine, espresso has become a daily staple for many. And with the growing options of at-home espresso machines hitting store shelves, many of us have the pleasure of enjoying 

Does cashew milk go bad?

Does cashew milk go bad?

SHORT ANSWER: Yes, cashew milk does go bad. Cashew milk does go bad. But there isn’t a one-size-fits-all expiration date for all cashew milks. Continue reading to learn how to tell when cashew milk has gone bad and how to extend its freshness as long 

chia seed pudding recipe with oat milk : cocoa black licorice

chia seed pudding recipe with oat milk : cocoa black licorice

Looking for the perfect chia seed pudding recipe made with oat milk? This cocoa black licorice chia seed pudding is what you’ve been waiting for! Quick and easy chia seed pudding, made with chia seeds, oat milk, maple syrup, and vanilla. Flavored with cocoa, sea 

How long does celery juice last in the fridge

How long does celery juice last in the fridge

Short answer: Celery juice can last up to 72 when stored in the fridge properly. Longer answer: How long celery juice will last in the fridge depends on your storage method and how quickly you place it in the fridge after juicing. Read on to 

Air fried enoki mushroom recipe : with miso sake sauce

Air fried enoki mushroom recipe : with miso sake sauce

This air fried enoki mushroom recipe will be your new go-to when looking for a recipe that is healthy, delicious, and easy to make! Enoki mushrooms, slathered in an easy-to-make, miso sake sauce, air fried to perfection, and topped with scallions and sesame seeds. This 

how to make chia pudding with oat milk : pistachio almond

how to make chia pudding with oat milk : pistachio almond

If you have been wondering how to make chia pudding with oat milk, this recipe is for you! Chia pudding is the perfect healthy snack or light vegan breakfast. You can even add a little extra sweetener and make it into a healthy, nutrient dense 

Easy Air Fryer Miso Eggplant recipe : with miso sake sauce

Easy Air Fryer Miso Eggplant recipe : with miso sake sauce

Japanese eggplant, slathered in miso sake sauce, air fried to perfection, and topped with scallions and black sesame seeds. This recipe is incredibly easy to make and takes less than 15 minutes from start to first bite! Serve this easy air fryer miso eggplant recipe 

Vegan Naan Bread Brands (2023)  : dairy-free flatbread

Vegan Naan Bread Brands (2023) : dairy-free flatbread

Ok…so we all love a freshly baked naan bread. There is nothing quite like that pillowy, slightly chewy, delicious piece of naan bread heaven. Although we all LOVE the freshly made version of naan bread…we do not always have the time or energy to prepare 

Steel Cut Oats Indian Recipe : Lentils and Chana Masala Oats

Steel Cut Oats Indian Recipe : Lentils and Chana Masala Oats

This savory steel cut oats Indian recipe with curry lentils and chana masala oats is the perfect way to start your cold winter morning. This blend of spices, served in hot, comforting bowl of curry lentils and steel cut oats, will warm you up from 

Do Jolly Ranchers have Gelatin : are they vegan (2023)

Do Jolly Ranchers have Gelatin : are they vegan (2023)

Jolly Ranchers have been hanging out in candy bowls and continue to be a Halloween favorite amongst the trick-or-treaters for over 70 years! Enjoying this fruity sweet treat is a fond memory for many. But as many of us age and wisen up to the 

10 of the best vegan recipes using nori flakes

10 of the best vegan recipes using nori flakes

Whether you have a bag of nori flakes sitting in your cabinet (that you bought for ONE recipe and never touched again)…or have just simply been curious about how to use nori in the first place…this list of 10 of the best vegan recipes using 

10 vegan Christmas  Breakfast and Brunch Ideas (2023)

10 vegan Christmas Breakfast and Brunch Ideas (2023)

Looking for a well balanced list of vegan Christmas Breakfast and Brunch Ideas? You’ve come to the right place! For many, Christmas is one of the most magical days of the year. Full of family, laughter, love….and if you’re lucky, good food. Here’s a list 

10 Easy Vegan Italian Starters and Appetizers

10 Easy Vegan Italian Starters and Appetizers

Looking for some mouthwatering ways to kick off an Italian meal? You are at the right place! These 10 Easy Vegan Italian Starters and Appetizers are perfect for just that! These simple vegan recipes are oh so delicious, easy to make, and are sure to 

EASY BALSAMIC BLACK GARLIC KNOTS USING PILLSBURY DOUGH

EASY BALSAMIC BLACK GARLIC KNOTS USING PILLSBURY DOUGH

Have you been curious about black garlic, but are a little too intimidated to give it a whirl in your own kitchen? This is your chance to dive into a new, exciting ingredient and serve up some gourmet garlic knots with very little time or 

BEYOND STEAK TIPS RECIPE : VEGAN STEAK AND POTATO KALE SALAD

BEYOND STEAK TIPS RECIPE : VEGAN STEAK AND POTATO KALE SALAD

This Beyond Steak Tips recipe is about to make all of your hearty salad dreams come true! Full of nutrients, packed with protein, and oh so delicious! Satisfy your hunger for hours with this killer vegan steak and potato kale salad. Made with sautéed plant-based 

Vegan Pesto Recipe With Walnuts

Vegan Pesto Recipe With Walnuts

Looking for an alternative recipe for pesto? This vegan pesto recipe with walnuts is it! Made with fresh basil, garlic, walnuts, vegan parmesan, olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt, and fresh ground pepper. With just a few simple ingredients and less then 10 minutes of 

Easy Garlic Knots Using Pillsbury Dough

Easy Garlic Knots Using Pillsbury Dough

These quick and easy garlic knots using Pillsbury dough are the perfect side dish for an Italian dinner. Made with Pillsbury dough, vegan butter, olive oil, fresh garlic, and fresh herbs. There is nothing quite like putting a platter full of fresh baked rolls in 

Marinara and Vegan Mozz Dip : with Miyoko’s Liquid Mozzarella

Marinara and Vegan Mozz Dip : with Miyoko’s Liquid Mozzarella

Looking for an easy vegan appetizer to quickly throw together and wow your guests? This recipe is it!! This Marinara and Vegan Mozz Dip with Miyoko’s Liquid Mozzarella is melty, creamy, full of flavor, and super simple to make. Made with jarred pizza sauce, canned 

WARM MARINATED OLIVES FOR CHARCUTERIE BOARD

WARM MARINATED OLIVES FOR CHARCUTERIE BOARD

These Warm marinated olives are perfect for your next charcuterie board! Castelvetrano Olives, marinated in olive oil, rosemary, thyme, fennel seed, garlic, and citrus peels, served with toasted, seasoned rosemary sourdough. This recipe is incredibly simple to make, can be prepped and ready to serve 

Vegan Blue Cheese Crumbles with Figs and Rosemary Agave

Vegan Blue Cheese Crumbles with Figs and Rosemary Agave

Vegan Blue Cheese Crumbles with Figs and Rosemary Agave is MUST MAKE recipe for your next dinner party. Made with delicious vegan blue cheese crumbles, fresh figs, and an easy-to-make rosemary agave, guests, vegan or not, will absolutely drool over this sweet and savory combo 

VEGAN TUNA MELT SNACK PLATE

VEGAN TUNA MELT SNACK PLATE

This Vegan Tuna Melt Snack Plate is a new spin on a popular classic! Made with vegan tuna salad made from shredded, seasoned tofu, topped with a fresh veggie medley, and served with rye bread topped with melted vegan cheese. All of the incredible flavor 

Chocolate Cherry Dessert Smoothie

Chocolate Cherry Dessert Smoothie

Chocolate cherry dessert smoothie, made with dark cherries, cocoa powder, banana, hemp seeds, oatmeal, and dates, topped with vegan whipped cream…because life is short and we deserve dessert for breakfast!  Ok. So who doesn’t absolutely love a good milkshake? Those creamy, dreamy babies are hard 

MISO CARAMEL AND WASABI SPREAD SNACK PLATE

MISO CARAMEL AND WASABI SPREAD SNACK PLATE

Do you love the combination of sweet, savory, and spicy? Are you looking for a new perfect snack plate to rock the worlds of your next dinner party guests? I have good news…you’ve come to the right place! This Miso Caramel and Wasabi Spread Snack 

Vegan Spicy Tuna Snack Plate

Vegan Spicy Tuna Snack Plate

This vegan spicy tuna snack plate is the perfect appetizer for your next party! A bed of vegan spicy tuna, made from shredded tofu and loaded with Asian-inspired flavor, topped with a medley of cucumbers, scallions, and sesame seeds. This recipe is satisfying, refreshing, and 

Black Licorice Dessert Smoothie

Black Licorice Dessert Smoothie

This black licorice dessert smoothie is the flavor combination you didn’t know you were missing!  Made with dark cherries, cocoa powder, and anise to recreate that black licorice flavor and blended with a base of frozen bananas, oats, dates, hemp hearts, and oat milk. Finished 

Vegan Seafood Scampi

Vegan Seafood Scampi

Vegan seafood scampi, made with shiitake mushrooms, heart of palm, chickpeas, tomatoes, and fresh parsley tossed in a white wine and vegan butter scampi sauce, served over orzo. And yes, it tastes like seafood! The trick? It’s all in the seasoning and sauce! Seafood scampi…that 

Butternut Squash Dumplings With Kale and Shiitake Mushrooms in Miso Butter

Butternut Squash Dumplings With Kale and Shiitake Mushrooms in Miso Butter

Looking for new twist on some of your favorite fall flavors? Want to impress your loved one with a gourmet dish? These Butternut Squash Dumplings with kale and shiitake mushrooms in miso butter are your answer! This dish is a mouthwatering fusion of Asian-inspired flavors 

Italian Hoagie Salad

Italian Hoagie Salad

Want that delicious flavor combo of an Italian Hoagie, but don’t want a belly full of hoagie? This vegan Italian Hoagie Salad is for you!  The light, fresh flavor of romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, carrots and cabbage combined with the savory, mouthwatering notes of vegan 

Vegan Steak and Egg Breakfast Tacos

Vegan Steak and Egg Breakfast Tacos

Vegan Steak and Egg Breakfast Tacos will quickly become one of your favorite protein packed plant based breakfasts! Made with Asian seasoned vegan Beyond steak, baked vegan Just Egg, kimchi, and cucumbers, this savory recipe is a breakfast worth jumping out of bed for. Fuel 

Smoky Fra Diavolo with Sliced Baguette

Smoky Fra Diavolo with Sliced Baguette

This smoky Fra Diavolo with sliced baguette is the flavorful, light recipe you’ve been looking for! Craving that delicious, tomato-rich Italian flavor, but hate the idea of a belly full of pasta? This smoky, spicy, veggie loaded recipe is your answer! Chickpeas, portobello mushrooms, and 

PUMPKIN VEGAN YOGURT

PUMPKIN VEGAN YOGURT

Pumpkin Vegan Yogurt made with actual pumpkin puree! This easy, breezy recipe will only take up several minutes of your time to prepare, but will make your day brighter with every bite! Made with only a few simple ingredients, this pumpkin vegan yogurt is super 

Pumpkin Spice Butternut Squash Silver Dollars

Pumpkin Spice Butternut Squash Silver Dollars

Smells like fall, tastes like heaven! This is the sweet Autumn breakfast of your dreams! Pumpkin Spice Butternut Squash Silver Dollars, made with Sweet roasted butternut squash, topped with pumpkin spice pecan maple sauce and vegan whipped cream.  Full of nutrients and taste better than 

Vegan Steak and Eggs Protein Breakfast Bowl

Vegan Steak and Eggs Protein Breakfast Bowl

Vegan Steak and Eggs Protein Breakfast Bowl, made with Asian seasoned Beyond Meat vegan steak, tofu scrambled “egg”, quinoa, kimchi, spinach, and scallions. It’s savory, rich in umami, and absolutely packed with protein.  Yes, we all know protein is important. Whether you are looking to 

Miso Tofu Tacos with Kimchi

Miso Tofu Tacos with Kimchi

Miso Tofu Tacos with Kimchi, made with garlic miso tofu, kimchi, avocado, Napa cabbage, cucumbers, scallions, cilantro, and sesame garlic sauce.  VEGAN TOFU TACOS Looking for a delicious taco that will fill you up and fuel you without weighing you down? This is it! This 

SICK DAY MISO NOODLE SOUP

SICK DAY MISO NOODLE SOUP

Sick day miso noodle soup, made with a miso and mushroom stock broth. Loaded with Japanese Somen noodles, tofu, Napa cabbage, ginger, garlic, scallions, and cilantro. Perfect easy vegan soup when you are feeling under the weather. PERFECT HEALTHY VEGAN SOUP FOR A SICK DAY 

ROSEMARY CRANBERRY BREAKFAST COOKIES

ROSEMARY CRANBERRY BREAKFAST COOKIES

Rosemary Cranberry Breakfast Cookies, made with oats, sunflower butter, bananas, sunflower seeds, and rosemary maple infused cranberries. Simple, clean, nutrient dense ingredients. Oil free, refined sugar free, and gluten free! VEGAN BREAKFAST These Rosemary Cranberry Breakfast Cookies are a true game changer! They are tart, 

VEGAN SEAFOOD WATERMELON SALAD

VEGAN SEAFOOD WATERMELON SALAD

Vegan seafood salad, made with shiitake mushrooms and heart of palm, layered with lemon and herb marinated watermelon, cucumber, spinach, and arugula. This recipe is crisp, refreshing, packed with flavor, and absolutely perfect for your Labor Day Party! VEGAN SUMMER SALAD RECIPE There is nothing 

Rosemary Maple & Blackberry Silver Dollar Sweet Potatoes

Rosemary Maple & Blackberry Silver Dollar Sweet Potatoes

Rosemary Maple & Blackberry Silver Dollar Sweet Potatoes! Made with roasted sweet potatoes, blackberries, sunflower seeds, and rosemary maple syrup. Topped off with vegan brown sugar Ice Cream! Like pancakes…but better! VEGAN BREAKFAST Love sweets in the morning? I know I do! But starting your 

BLACK BEAN & SWEET POTATO BURRITOS

BLACK BEAN & SWEET POTATO BURRITOS

Vegan burrito, loaded with roasted sweet potatoes, toasted almonds, seasoned black beans, quinoa, kale, vegan cheese and topped with cilantro tomato salad, vegan sour cream, and avocado. Packed with protein and flavor! ROASTED SWEET POTATOES AND ALMONDS Sweet potatoes are so healthy AND so delicious. 

WAFFLE SLIDERS WITH ROSEMARY MAPLE

WAFFLE SLIDERS WITH ROSEMARY MAPLE

Vegan Waffle Sliders with Rosemary Maple. Vegan breakfast sausage and sliced apple, sandwiched between mini waffles and dipped in rosemary maple syrup. Perfect combination of sweet and savory! These vegan waffle sliders with rosemary maple are an excellent way to start your day! They are 

TOFU ALMOND QUINOA SALAD

TOFU ALMOND QUINOA SALAD

Tofu Almond Quinoa Salad made with grapes, kale, cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, and a savory Asian dressing.  Summer is on its waaay!!! And healthy meals that can be made in bulk, stored for days, and are picnic friendly are an absolute must! Quinoa salads are always 

AIR FRYER BULGOGI EGG ROLLS

AIR FRYER BULGOGI EGG ROLLS

Vegan Air Fryer Bulgogi Egg Rolls, loaded with plant-based Bulgogi “beef”, rice, kimchi, and cabbage. Air-fried to perfection! VEGAN SNACK Bulgogi is an amazing dish. It’s salty, spicy, sweet, and full of that oh so satisfying umami flavor. I find it incredibly versatile as well. 

FIVE SPICE TOFU TACO

FIVE SPICE TOFU TACO

Vegan taco stuffed with spicy five spice tofu crumble, Asian red pepper slaw, fresh sliced avocado, and green onion. It is rare that a week will pass without some type of taco hitting the dinner table. Some weeks, especially during those hot summer months, tacos 

TEMPEH QUINOA KALE BOWL

TEMPEH QUINOA KALE BOWL

Toasted macadamia nut and kale salad, served with seasoned quinoa, topped with sauerkraut and smoky tempeh.  This Tempeh Quinoa Kale Bowl is soooo satisfying and so versatile! It’s an excellent way to start your day. You can serve it as a breakfast bowl, which is