Since I love to travel I'm always thinking about vegan friendly chain restaurants with delicious options beyond a salad without the chicken. P. F. Chang's is one place I can count on. They have been recently expanding their menu…
Month: June 2013
Baked Asparagus
Spring is wonderful for so many reasons and fresh asparagus is one of them. We got the most beautiful asparagus from our CSA and I had to bake it to melt in our mouths! I'm salivating just writing about it.…
Daiya Cream Cheese
Mmmm. I normally enjoy Daiya vegan cheese, so I was thrilled to find this cream cheese locally. It's yummy. I am very much enjoying it on toast with giant slices of heirloom tomato. The consistency is thick, but spreadable,…
Fruit Parfet
If looking for an easy, delicious, and visually stunning dessert, this is the one. What you will need: 1 can full-fat coconut milk, only the thick white part 3 TBS powdered sugar Seasonal fruit, washed and prepared into bit-size…
Chickenless Crispy Tenders
Trader Joe's does it again. These are the best vegan non-chicken nuggets I have found. They are tasty without being too close to actual chicken to creep me out. I don't actually enjoy substitutes that are too close in…
Not Chicken Salad
This is such an easy recipe for busy days or picnics in the park. The salad can be eaten over greens, part of a larger salad, or in a sandwich. What you will need: 1 package of Trader Joe's…
Caloric Density
If desiring any additional reason to load up on vegetables, this illustration works. It clearly shows why eating junk food will not help a stomach feel as full. Even eating a large portion of animal protein will not help…
Grits for Dinner
We are a little chilly right now so I am posting the last crockpot meal from last winter. I have had a super hard time naming this dish. Kept thinking maybe I should call it Southern Meets Southwest, but…
An Everyday Vegan 