Growing up going to Catholic school in Philadelphia, I’ve eaten my fair share of soft pretzels (not that I’m complaining). Back in MY day, a soft pretzel would run you about 25 cents at morning recess. Needless to say, quarters were a hot commodity, and I probably consumed one almost every day of my childhood.Read more
Are you a jarred marinara or homemade marinara type of person? Up until the past few years, I was 100% a jarred marinara person. Quite honestly, I was convinced the only people who had the skills to make homemade marinara sauce were gourmet chefs and Italian grandmothers. You know, people who really knew what they were doing,Read more
You know those nights when you’re standing in the middle of your kitchen with all the cabinets open, trying to figure out what to make for dinner? You pull out a can of this and leftover that, and start mixing and sauteing and the next thing you know, there’s a meal in front of youRead more
Ahhh, back-to-school season. It’s the time when those glorious summer mornings of peace and tranquility are replaced with pouting faces and conversations that start and end with someone shouting, “…BUT I DON’T WANNA GO TO SCHOOL!” I know it all too well. It’s the struggle of being married to a teacher. 😋 That’s why I tryRead more
A TVP and wheat gluten blend make for this AMAZING meatball with fantastic taste and a texture you will not believe!! Whether you call it a Sub, Hoagie, or Grinder, this is one Meatball Sandwich you’re sure to love!! Taking less than an hour, you won’t have to be grinding around the kitchen all dayRead more
Meaty, tender vegan french dip sandwiches made with seitan and dripping with a delicious au jus! The Superbowl is coming up, and – to me – that means one thing…I’m going to eat a lot of good food and fall asleep early! Yea, football isn’t really my thing. It totally makes me sleepy. I’m muchRead more
Ready to take your plain ol’ banana bread to the next level? Allow me to introduce, Vegan Cream Cheese Stuffed Banana Bread. Ohhhhh, yea. Tomorrow, T and I celebrate 4 years of wedded bliss. That’s 4 years since we made the last-minute decision to stand on the 118th story of the Stratosphere Tower in LasRead more
Vegan Gnocchi Mac n Cheese. That’s right; we went there. 😉 If you visited this blog today to find yourself something light and healthy to make for dinner tonight, you’ve come to the wrong place (although, I can confidently direct you here and here). Today, we are aaaaalllll about that comfort food and feeling zeroRead more
This Sweet Potato Gnocchi in Garlic Sage Cream Sauce is the PERFECT dinner recipe for those blustery fall / winter nights when you want something warm and comforting but also pretty healthy. I’ve always had a deep fondness for potatoes. I mean, who hasn’t?! Case in point: I write this sentence as I’m sitting atRead more
Bac’n Beer & Mushroom Pie: YES. WE. DID. 🙌🏻 I may have a slight obsession with creating recipes made with booze. And Bac’n. (Exhibit A // Exhibit B // Exhibit C). I’ve asked myself why this is numerous times over the past couple years, and really the only answer I can think of is –Read more