Category: Vegan
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Vegan Shrimp Linguine Scampi
So I know that I’ve said on previous occasions that I’m not a fan of vegan foods that look like animal products and that rings true, but I am an adventurous person and on my latest online vegan food shopping spree I decided to do something bold. Something crazy. Something out of the realm of…
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Vegan Risotto alla Bolognese
Is there anything better on a cold November day than some thick and hearty carbs smothered in a creamy sauce that just makes you feel better about being stuck in the house and cold as hell? Not on this particular November day, anyway. This vegan dinner was a request from my husband a la Midnight…
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Squash & Spinach Vegan Queso Dip
I love a good dip. Maybe it’s because I love chips and vegan dips are the perfect way to enjoy them, or maybe it’s just because I love the act of dipping things into vats of creamy goodness. Who knows? Well I was really in the mood for a vegan spinach & artichoke dip but…
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Vegan Comfort Food ~ Mac & White Bean Cheese
Hello. My name is Natasha and I have a serious carb problem. Specifically a pasta/noodle problem. The problem is, I can’t get enough of it. And the bigger problem is that he can’t get enough of it either. So we’ve been eating a lot of pasta. Maybe for comfort or familiarity or maybe because is…
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Picnic Style Vegan BBQ Buddha Bowl
With the weather turning cold and 2020 being the year that never ends, I was in the mood for something simple to remind me of those times when he weather was nice, when you could outside and have a picnic without worry, when you could just go…outside. And I just got a new tablecloth and…
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Vegan Chocolate & Butternut Squash Blondies
I think we’ve already covered that when autumn rolls around, I am all about the pumpkins. And the squash. In fact, let’s just say that I’m a fan of the gourd family, as evidenced by my pumpkin cookies. And muffins. And cupcakes. This time I thought I’d try something a little different in the form…
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Vegan Takeout At Home ~ General Tso’s Soy Strips
I don’t know where you guys are in the world or what you’re options are for takeout but here in Romania, the answer is NONE. As in no options whatsoever and that goes double if you’re vegan. There are a couple of options at a nearby sushi joint and this restaurant that is both Italian…
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Easy Cheesy Mushroom & Lentil Bolognese
Happy Monday and a happier November to you all! Today we’re talking pasta and I mean, really, how many good things can you say about pasta? It’s delicious and comes in all kinds of shapes and sizes. Oh, and carbs are an important energy source for any diet. Did that cover it all? Hardly. But…
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Beyond Meatball & Brussels Sprouts Shepherd’s Pie
This is a pretty simple vegan recipe, especially if you’re already familiar with the ins and outs of making vegan Shepherd’s pie. You’ll need: protein, vegetables and of course…MASHED POTATOES!!! This isn’t one of my own creations but I saw something similar on the internet and then a few weeks later the market actually had…
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Vegan Pub Fare: Falafel Balls & Baked Fries
One of the things I’m always trying to do is find ways to take the greasy foods I love and make them a little bit healthier and more calorie friendly. Thanks to my trusty air fryer, that’s now a possibility. But there are some days when you want to just pop some stuff into the…
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The Spicy Spatula 