Chayote Squash & Black Bean Breakfast Burrito by Victoria Prehn

Try something different for breakfast. Chayote Squash is a highly versatile vegetable that can serve as the base for either a sweet or savory breakfast burrito. Plus, they have an amazing storage life in the fridge, ready when you are !!

Creamy Spinach Pillows by Kiki Thompson

Before my family and I changed to a plant-based diet, one of our absolute favorite recipes was the Tuna Puff or others may call it Chicken Pillows. So I decided to come up with a vegan version of one and the ending result being Creamy Spinach Pillows. They turned out better than I actually thought they would I tried looking for a…

Vegan Acorn Squash Risotto by Roxana GreenGirl

Yesterday I was in the mood for some pumpkin and my husband wanted rice so to make 2 in 1 meal I decided to go with pumpkin risotto. By the time I had my acorn squash peeled and seeded i changed my mind about the traditional risotto and give it a Asian touch and this is how this creamy risotto was born without the help of cream or…

Stuffed Zucchini Boats by Rich H

As summer draws to a close it's always nice to find a surprise in the garden. We found a few left over zucchinis hidden among the yellowing leaves and decided to make this great stuffed zucchini boat recipe. This is a filling, healthy delight for an evening dinner for two. Of course, if you have enough zucchini, simply double the…

Soy-Free Vegan Omelettes by hilda

Spanish Style Beans and Rice by Rich H

This vegan adaptation of traditional Spanish Style Beans and Rice is a nice light dish. Plate it with some fresh fruit slices for added color and flavor and you have a lovely, healthy dinner. If you choose to go more traditional, simply hard boil, peel and dice 2 eggs as a topping garnish and add it prior to serving.

Artisanal Fusilloni w/ Roasted Red Pepper Romesco Sauce & Broccoli Crumble by Victoria Prehn

Easy pasta fit for a special occasion.

Baked Apples stuffed w/ Pecan Currant Squash “Rice” & Gardein Turkey Cutlets by Victoria Prehn

Baked apples are stuffed with a butternut squash & cauliflower "rice". Served with gardein "Turkey" cutlets & gravy, this would make a simple, nutritious & really pretty holiday meal. The baked apples would also be great to take along to a potluck.

Boiled potatoes with onion and rosemary by Gourmandelle LifestyleBlog

I wanted something cooked but cooked fast and the word “potatoes” popped into my mind. I have about a sack full of baby potatoes from my boyfriend’s parents garden so I have to eat in this period a lot more potatoes that I usually eat, because I don’t want them to spoil. This dish was very tasty! Potatoes are great in general, but…

The Very Best Vegan Beef & Broccoli w/ Broccoli Slaw Fried Rice by Victoria Prehn

Make at home quicker, less expensive, tastier and healthier than Chinese Take Out.

Heavenly Cruciferea Dinner! Cauliflower Alfredo Shells w/ Roasted Cabbage Steaks by Victoria Prehn

If you love cabbage, you are going to freak out at how delicious this meal is. And if you are on the fence, this might make you a cabbage convert! While I created this meal to clear my freezer and pantry of winter, this hearty, veggie-central meal…

Black Bean Veggie Nuggets by Gourmandelle LifestyleBlog

This recipe resembles the traditional Romanian meat nuggets recipe which honestly is delicious but really unhealthy. I used a very small amount of oil, gluten free flour and black beans which are a lot better than the white ones because they contain more fibers and have an impressive amount of antioxidants.

Garbanzo Bean Spread by Unknown Chef

So, I was looking for an easy meal to make for a lazy Friday night. I poked around the various vegan and vegetarian recipe sites. Came across spreads and found garbanzo bean spreads. Read several of the recipes and decided to make it but with our favorite ingredients. One time I paired the spread with homemade french fries.…

Autumn in a plate - Oven Roasted Vegetables by Gourmandelle LifestyleBlog

I love roasted vegetables; so easy to make, so simple and yet so delicious. Of course raw vegetables are a lot healthier than cooked ones but sometimes you just need a hot meal right?! Anyway this dish is very healthy, low in calories, low in fat and also low in sodium, diet friendly and it is very filling too.

Vegan French Cuisine: Quinoa, Green Vegetables & Vanilla by Robert-Gilles Martineau

Spring is coming fast (at least in Japan!) and whatever your culinary priorities, all kinds of green vegetables are coming around the corner! Here, in Shizuoka especially, broad beans, corgettes/zucchinis and broad beans are readily available!