We love our annual tradition of showcasing the best recipes of each year. As we wrap up the year, we enjoy taking a look back on all that we have accomplished. We are starting our fourth year of recipe blogging – WOOT! We are so blessed to be able to share our passion of Whole…
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Vegan Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls
Vegan Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls! We are bringing ALL the deliciousness of cabbage rolls without the work. That’s right, this easy, one-pot meal is total comfort food for a faction of the effort. Winner, winner, plant-based dinner! Fragrant, satisfying, and healthy, this low-fat, oil-free Vegan Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls dish is a perfect skillet meal that that…
Spicy Pinto Bean Soup
Spicy Pinto Bean Soup! We are having a lovefest with them humble and tasty pinto beans. So versatile and creamy, this tasty bean takes a twist in a velvety BOLD soup. There is nothing quite as comforting as a delicious warming bowl of soup. This healthy, oil-free, and low-fat Spicy Pinto Bean Soup is real…
Vegan Enchilada Quesadilla Bake
Vegan Enchilada Quesadilla Bake! If quesadillas and enchiladas had a baby, you’d get this fun and flavorful dish. Creamy, cheesy, corn-rich goodness that will have your taste buds tingling! Bringing all those amazing Southwestern flavors together with this delicious and hearty Vegan Enchilada Quesadilla Bake. This dish boasts a pickled jalapeño, cheesy white bean-based spread…
Vegan Lentil “Sausage” Soup
Vegan Lentil “Sausage” Soup! Aromatic, savory Italian sausage flavors deliciously infuse this hearty, wholesome soup. Get your bowl and spoon ready for a comforting winter meal. This healthy vegan nod to Carrabba’s Sausage Lentil Soup is all that and more! Protein packed lentils, zesty onions, sweet carrots, earthy celery, tasty garlic, and rich tomatoes simmer…
Monkey and Me’s Menu 108
This week’s Monkey and Me’s Menu features some tasty recipes. Menu #108 includes a FREE bonus shopping list. All recipes are Whole Food Plant Based, vegan, plant based, oil free, refined sugar free, no highly processed ingredients, and gluten free.
Vegan Charro Beans
Vegan Charro Beans! Looking for an easy and flavorful cold-weather dish? This Instant Pot (or oven) recipe is sure to hit all those must haves of taste and texture. All those comforting Southwestern flavors come together in this cozy, oil free Vegan Charro Beans (Frijoles Charros or “cowboy beans.”) Protein-packed black beans, kidney beans, and…
Vegan Buffalo Chili
Vegan Buffalo Chili! Where’s our Buffalo lovers?! This aint your grandma’s chili, get ready for a spicy twist on chili with a little kick. Cold nights call for cozy chili, and this ultra-satisfying, oil-free Vegan Buffalo Chili is all that and more. Hearty lentils, creamy navy beans, crisp sweet corn, rich tomatoes, and a velvety buffalo…
Vegan “Cheesesteak” Pasta Skillet
Vegan “Cheesesteak” Pasta Skillet! Inspiration with some vegan ingenuity, this comfort classic has been transformed into a fun, new *get-in-my-belly* dish. The versatile cashews create a rich, velvety, tangy cheese sauce perfect for coating “meaty” lentils and tender, crisp bell peppers and onions in this ultimate Vegan “Cheesesteak” Pasta Skillet. Pasta, a comfort food must,…
Harvest Kale Quinoa Salad
Harvest Kale Quinoa Salad! Don’t mind us, we are just hunkering down with this comforting and flavorful fall salad. A sweet, savory, and tangy kale salad that just makes all other salads jealous. We are bring all the refreshing, healthy, and utterly delicious harvest salad must-haves like: nourishing kale, hearty quinoa, toasty walnuts, sweet apples,…